*comment *if (alpha_testing)
*comment *input_text selected_label
*comment *gotoref selected_label

*set implicit_control_flow true
	
*comment /// temp variables

*comment *temp properlyDressed false
*comment *set attractive 4

*set HRomance false
*if (hRomancePoints > 0)
	*set HRomance true

*temp wasCrying false
*if (wasCryingCH5)
	*set wasCrying true




*temp bickersOftenWithL false
*if (bickeredL > 4) or (timesMadL > 1)
	*set bickersOftenWithL true


*temp WRomance false
*if ((romanceW > 0) and (johnAttracted))
	*set WRomance true

*temp mcIsVisiblyUpset false

*comment isModiste true

*temp straight false

*if (((sexuality = "men") and (genderMC = "woman")) or ((sexuality = "women") and (genderMC = "man")))
	*set straight true



*if (((woundedBirdPoints > 1) and (SimpH)) and (HRomance))
	*set flowersRed false
	*set flowersWhite true
	*set typeOfFlowers "white"
*elseif (((SimpH) and (HRomance)) or ((halfSimpH) and (HRomance)))
	*set flowersRed true
	*set flowersWhite false
	*set typeOfFlowers "red"


*set someKindOfSimp false
*if ((SimpH) or (halfSimpH))
	*set someKindOfSimp true


*temp heardColourChoice false


*temp knowsMasq false


*temp johnSir "sir"
*if (johnMan = false)
	*set johnSir "madam"


*set modiste "modiste"

*temp mo_woman "woman"
*temp mo_female "female"
*temp moName "???"

*temp mo_madam "madam"

*temp mo_she "she"
*temp mo_hers "hers"
*temp mo_herm "her"
*temp mo_her "her"
*temp mo_herself "herself"
*temp mo_s "s"
*temp mo_es "es"

*temp fille "gentille fille"

*temp mo_callsMC ""
*temp mo_girl ""


*if (isModiste = false)
	*set modiste "tailor"

	*temp mo_woman "man"
	*temp mo_female "male"
	*temp moName "???"

	*set fille "gentil garçon"

	*temp mo_madam "mister"

	*temp mo_she "he"
	*temp mo_hers "his"
	*temp mo_herm "him"
	*temp mo_her "his"
	*temp mo_herself "himself"
	*temp mo_s "s"
	*temp mo_es "es"

*temp mcPerson ""
*temp misterMC ""
*temp people ""


*temp mcWoman ""
*set mcWoman genderMC

*if (mcWoman = "woman")
	*set mo_callsMC "madam"
	*set mcPerson "woman"
	*set misterMC "madam"
	*set people "women"

*elseif (mcWoman = "man")
	*set mo_callsMC "monsieur"
	*set mcPerson "man"
	*set misterMC "mister"
	*set people "men"

*elseif (mcWoman = "them")
	*set mo_callsMC "détective"
	*set mcPerson "person"
	*set misterMC "mixter"
	*set people "people"


*temp lookingAtOutfit ""



*comment chapter 5 part 2

*comment *goto testingSkip

Chapter 5, Part 2

*page_break

*goto startOfCh5Part2

Reach the modiste/tailor

Get flowers and/or invite from H (or just the information)

Go home and prepare for ball (for a day and a half)

Get something from Lestrade?

Discuss if MC can dance or not?

Have conversation with H about the ROs / or with W

Ask what W will be wearing (I have an old costume from the attic).

Discuss with W what happened with L? being invited by H? Why they didn't come with before — "I could have used you there, Watson..."


//+ for chapter 6 or 5 (if mc is asked out) and w is jealous. "You are going to the ball together, as their escort?! Why did you not say?" mc: "Oh, did i not?"


*label startOfCh5Part2

*comment ADD SOMETHING ABOUT NEEDING COPING? NO? I DON'T KNOW.

A carriage is a slow thing to be in with a whirring mind.

Tick..

Tock...

*page_break

London town passes in front of your very eyes. 

Beyond your window, on the other side, goes two horses. Brown. Black. One of them old. Near limp... And their carriage does nothing to help. It is far too heavy.

With gilded carvings on the facade and too much polish—

They pass. And past them stands a governmental building. Then stands poor protesters. 

Then. Coppers. Four-Eight—Ten.

One Carriage.

Two carriages.

Three carriages—

*page_break
	
You lean back in your seat.

And take a deep breath.

[i]You are fine.[/i]

*fake_choice
	#I am fine.
	#No, but really, I am.
	#Extremely adequately fine.
		
Lestrade, ${l_he}…

*fake_choice
	#Was cruel, needlessly so.
		*set mcIsVisiblyUpset true
		Hurt you.
		
		Deeply.
		*if (wasCrying)
			$!{l_he} even made you cry…
		*else
			Lestrade [i]hurt[/i] you.
			
		You had never thought to see the day…
		
		But—
	#Had ${l_hi} opinions. $!{l_he} is entitled to them.
		The ${l_man} can say what ${l_he} likes. 
	*if (wasImpressedAtL) #Rather impressed me, to tell the truth.
		A part of you was astonished. For once, ${l_he} gave as good as ${l_he} got…
			
		It was a surprise, perhaps.
			
		But—
	*if (bickersOftenWithL) #Returned the fire, for once...
		*if (wasImpressedAtL)
			A part of you was astonished. For once, ${l_he} gave as good as ${l_he} got…
			
			It was a surprise, perhaps.
			
			But—
		*else
			You were surprised, most definitely. For once, ${l_he} gave as good as ${l_he} got…
			
			But—
	*if (wasCrying) #Made me cry...
		*set mcIsVisiblyUpset true
		You can still feel the tears pricking your eyes.
		
		The sensation of cold tears falling…
		
		But you are alright.

[i]You are fine.[/i]

*fake_choice
	#I have to be.
		You could wallow in your fathomless depths for years and get nowhere. The darkness is too comforting, the painful ideas endless, and really—
		
		It is the path of least resistance.
		
		But you have a case to solve.
		
		And that is all that has ever mattered more than… more than anything else.

		And—
	#I am not...
		Perhaps you are not fine. Not even a little bit.
		
		But you will be.
		
		You just have to push through. You know this.
		
		You [i]could[/i] wallow in your own fathomless depths for years and get nowhere. The darkness too comforting, the painful ideas endless, and really—
		
		It's the path of least resistance.
		
		But here is a case. Hope.
		
		And a case always comes with a high capability of lifting the lowest of smiles.
		
		There's always a chance—
	#Lestrade may have ${l_hi} opinions. [i]But[/i] it does not influence [i]me[/i].
		Whatever ${l_he} may say, it's no skin off your back.
		
		May ${l_he} stew in ${l_hi} frustrations. May things fall far from their place.
		
		Croaks of [i]my[/i] faults and bathes in ${l_hi} own...
		
		In the end—
		
		You have a case to solve.
		
		And that is all that has ever mattered.
	#It is as if my nerve endings itch—[i]what would I not give for distraction—for a moment of—[/i]
		[i]No.[/i]
		
		No—
		
		You already have your distraction, so you swallow this wanton thought. Relief and happiness are so near and yet so unwanted in you—and yet [i]so needed[/i]—
		
		Yet, you have your case.
		
		Find your escape in that—
		
		You have to, ${mc_name}…
	#I shall channel my anger and frustrations into the most productive of things!
		[i]I will solve this case so hard.[/i]
		
		[i]There won't be a speckle of the case left when I'm done[/i]—
		
		[i]And all my metaphors will totally work![/i]
		
		You nod to yourself. This, it shall be.

*comment (Try to ignore vice/general-bad(?)-feelings for new case)
*comment ”I want something bigger than a momentary distraction!”
*comment "L's case sucked, and so do they."
*comment /// Trying to ignore ordinary world problems while resisting the lure of the conspiracy theory world. 

This is your chance for something bigger than a momentary distraction—

You believe this.

You have to.

*page_break
The carriage stops. You have arrived.

With a few quick steps, you are at the threshold of a freshly painted blue frame. 

Hmm…

This establishment is popular, doing well… Otherwise, they would not waste the pigment on the door…

Clean… Modern… Doing [i]very[/i] well…

Which, perhaps, by who's recommendation you are here, you suppose there should be little surprise.

—You open the door and walk in.

*temp LikesDressup false
*fake_choice
	#Let us get this over with—
		The sooner this is over with, the sooner you can get reacquainted with more important things.
	
		And, there stood the creature you sought. The ${modiste}. The one you needed to get this over with. The one which you could not help but take into account because of its near caricature and [i]your[/i] bad habit of reading people and situations like book bindings—
	#Time to choose my disguise for the ball—
		*set LikesDressup true
		You took some pleasure in this—in what will be created, in what you can control, customize, and later carry.
	
		Disguises have always been the the ultimate trick up a decent detective's sleeves. 
	
		And there stood the creature you sought for this very purpose. The ${modiste}. The one you needed to assist you with this. The one which you could not help but take into account because of its near caricature and your bad habit of reading people like book bindings—
	#Dress-up dress-up dress-up—
		*set LikesDressup true
		You took pleasure in this—in what will be created, in what you can control, customize, and later carry.
	
		Giddy. Excited. jubileus—if that was a word—was a word near your heart at the very prospect. 
	
		There stood the creature you sought. The ${modiste}. The one you needed to assist you with this. The one which you could not help but take into account because of its near caricature and your bad habit of reading people like book bindings—

*comment Monsieur Antoine Dubois 
*comment Mademoiselle Colette Dubois
*page_break
The ${modiste} was a very elongated ${mo_woman}.

$!{mo_she} was shaded harshly by the midday sun, and so, you have to squint to read ${mo_her} pages and ${mo_her} words—

$!{mo_her} face was long and gaunt; ${mo_her} hands held an impressive span which contained thin, sprawling fingers. These fingers seemed uniquely well suited for poking and prodding with precision when assisted by sharp needles. Then there was ${mo_her} equally sharp eyes, which, when combined with ${mo_her} seemingly and assumed particular reputation, said ${mo_she} would not miss with these very same needles.

Alas—

*if (hasSuit)
	From ${mo_her} somewhat cruel turn of lip, you feared ${mo_she} might pretend to do so—to miss—were you to move during a fitting or suggest a yellow tie with a mauve lining.
*else 
	From ${mo_her} somewhat cruel turn of lip, you feared ${mo_she} might pretend to do so—to miss—were you to move during a fitting or suggest a yellow skirt with a mauve trim.

You can not help but imagine pinpricks against sensitive skin.
*fake_choice
	#Might be best to put on a facade worthy of the occasion.
		Steel your expression or extend its natural expressions, time to act to the public. It would not be the first time, nor the last.
	
		*if (LikesDressup)
			Your mask goes up. Then—
		*else 
			Now... how could you proceed to minimise suffering?
	#I am only myself—only ever myself.
		Unless a disguise is currently called upon and a fake name is used, you remain yourself. No matter the cost.
	
		It would have cost you more to lie and change on too many occasion…
	
		*if (LikesDressup)
			Nevertheless—you wonder who you are faced with today. Who do you prepare for? As you do with everyone you meet.
		*else
			Nevertheless—you wonder who you are faced with today. Who should you prepare against? As you do with everyone you meet.

There is not much time to analyse the ${mo_woman} as you fully enter the establishment. But enough is yet clear... 

*if (isModiste)
	The woman must be—
*else
	The man must be—
	
*fake_choice
	#French—

French; all the sought-after ${modiste}s were. 

It was a guess, yes. [i]It always was.[/i]
But how many times had you been right?

By statistics. By patterns. By, sometimes, something so hidden to even yourself, you feel it at your fingertips. You were right [i]too[/i] often…

You squint again, taking in the last pieces that ${mo_her} appearance offers. Once you know all of ${mo_herm}, you may calm.

*page_break

$!{mo_she} was young-ish and appeared already far too uninterested in ${mo_her} well-to-do position. Although, perhaps that was simply related to some French manner... you were never quite sure.

The ${mo_woman} would not waste politeness on you. Not needlessly.

$!{mo_she} shouts at you as the door chimes then closes, and ${mo_she} shakes ${mo_her} head. "No, non!" $!{mo_her} accent held something indefinable, yet undoubtedly [i]French[/i]. 

[i]Deduction really does not fail.[/i] 

"Non! I may not [i]accept[/i] new appointments—[i]non[/i] time. Au revoir, ${mo_callsMC}."
*comment Go away, ${mo_callsMC}."

*temp toneCh5 ""
*fake_choice
	#I am having a particularly difficult day. I can't possibly spare the care for politeness.
		*set toneCh5 "firm"
		"Do be quiet." Your tone is firm.

		Then, you produce the card of your new client. "$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne sent me—[i]$!{h_sir2} ${full_nameH}[/i]." 

	#$!{mo_her} abruptness and shrill tone cause me to flinch as I try and present my situation—
		*set toneCh5 "sensitive"
		*if (isModiste)
			"Now, hold on, miss—I have—"
		*else
			"Now, hold on, mister—I have—"

		Then, you produce the card of your new client. "$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne sent me—[i]$!{h_sir2} ${full_nameH}[/i]... You know ${h_him}, yes?" 
	#Nonsense. I won't be dismissed when on a case. And I know just the thing—
		*set toneCh5 "direct"
		You halt ${mo_her} dismissal with a lifted hand and produce the card of your new client. "$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne sent me—[i]$!{h_sir2} ${full_nameH}[/i]..." 

$!{mo_her} eyes widen, and ${mo_her} facial skin softens. There is a pause, then. "Mais bien sûr! Quel plaisir! Dear customer—come in—come in," ${mo_she} ushers you inside with haste. "I have been informed—I greet you, welcome!" 

[i]How a known connection to extreme wealth changes things.[/i]

*if (hasDress)
	$!{mo_she} drags you, with a hard grip, to the mirror, which hides you behind a few curtains for modesty. "Tout d'suite, we shall get you prettily done! Little time, but I shall do this miracle—for ${h_sir2} Hawthorne—[i]and for you, ${mo_callsMC}[/i]." 
*else
	$!{mo_she} drags you, with a hard grip, to the mirror, which hides you behind a few curtains for modesty. "Tout d'suite, we shall get you quickly done! Little time, but I shall do this miracle—for ${h_sir2} Hawthorne—[i]and for you, ${mo_callsMC}[/i]." 

*page_break

You stand in front of the mirror. Your eyes meet your own.

*if (wasCrying) 
	*if (skinBlushes)
		Tears have stained your cheeks. Recently. You can tell. Perhaps ${mo_she} won't.
	*else
		Tears have darkened and reddened your eyes. Recently. You can tell. Perhaps ${mo_she} won't.
*else
	Tiring days of late show on your face. It is there. As if a wrinkle across your expression. You can tell. 
	
	Perhaps ${mo_she} won't.

*page_break

$!{mo_her} eyes study you, much like you had done before, but [i]your[/i] subtlety of the art is not repeated.

*if (outfitWord = "proper")
	"May I say—" ${mo_she} says, yet does not wait for consent. Instead, ${mo_she} plucks out a measuring band and holds it in ${mo_her} talons. "I am... appeased. That you, you are not," hand waving. "[i]Lack the fashion[/i]—not as, well…" 
	*if (attractive > 2)
	
		Then ${mo_her} eyes trail down your cheek. "Praise be god… but you are a lovely thing?" Further, ${mo_her} sharp eyes search and dig.
		*if ((HRomance) and (mcWoman != h_man))
			"Of course, I think ${h_he} would not send you… [i]otherwise[/i], eh? Mmm. Bravo, ${mo_callsMC}." $!{mo_she} smirks in something akin to approval, but it is an expression built mostly of hard lines and thin, rouged lips.
		*elseif (HRomance)
			"Of course, perhaps ${h_he} would not send you… [i]otherwise[/i], eh? Mmm. Bravo, ${mo_callsMC}." $!{mo_she} smirks in something akin to approval, but it is an expression built mostly of hard lines and thin, rouged lips.
		*else
			"Tis horrible, it to not be—for moi. Some of these English ${people}... I do not... What is the English word? C'est insupportable... [i]Répugnant[/i]? Hmm?"
	*else
		$!{mo_her} eyes trail your cheek. "And you are..." $!{mo_she} studies your visage and expression with a grim grin. "Mmm. I shall [i]attempt[/i]. I shall perform miracle." 
*else
	*if ((outfitWord = "bold")) 
		"May I say—" ${mo_she} says, yet does not wait for consent. Instead, ${mo_she} plucks out a measuring band and holds it in ${mo_her} talons. "I did not expect... [i]this[/i]. You are not," hand waving. "[i]The English fashion[/i]—not as ${h_sir2} Hawthorne... Ah—no matter. I shall make the fashion."
	*elseif ((outfitWord = "delicate")) 
		"May I say—" ${mo_she} says, yet does not wait for consent. Instead, ${mo_she} plucks out a measuring band and holds it in ${mo_her} talons. "I did not expect... [i]this[/i]. You are not," hand waving. "[i]The severe fashion[/i]—not as ${h_sir2} Hawthorne... Ah—no matter. I shall make [i]this[/i] fashion."
	*else 
		"May I say—" ${mo_she} says, yet does not wait for consent. Instead, ${mo_she} plucks out a measuring band and holds it in ${mo_her} talons. "I did not expect... [i]this[/i]. You are not," hand waving. "[i]The fashion[/i]—not as ${h_sir2} Hawthorne... Ah—no matter, this. I shall make [i]this[/i] fashion."
	*if (attractive > 2)

		Then ${mo_her} eyes trail down your cheek. "Praise be god… but you are a lovely thing?" Further, ${mo_her} sharp eyes search and dig.
		*if ((HRomance) and (mcWoman != h_man))
			"Of course, I think ${h_he} would not send you… [i]otherwise[/i], eh? Mmm. Bravo, ${mo_callsMC}." $!{mo_she} smirks in something akin to approval, but it is an expression built mostly of hard lines and thin, rouged lips.
		*elseif (HRomance)
			"Of course, perhaps ${h_he} would not send you… [i]otherwise[/i], eh? Mmm. Bravo, ${mo_callsMC}." $!{mo_she} smirks in something akin to approval, but it is an expression built mostly of hard lines and thin, rouged lips.
		*else
			"Tis horrible, it to not be—for moi. Some of these English ${people}... I do not... What is the English word? C'est insupportable... [i]Répugnant[/i]? Mmm."

	*else

		$!{mo_she} studies your visage and expression. "Mmm. I shall [i]attempt[/i]." 

*if (wasCrying) 
	[i]$!{mo_she} could not tell… $!{mo_she} could not see past you as you saw past ${mo_herm}... could ${mo_she}?[/i]

	[i]Perhaps, it does not matter…[/i]
*else
	[i]Could ${mo_she} tell? Could ${mo_she} see you as well as you as you saw ${mo_herm}?[/i]
	
	[i]Perhaps, it does not matter…[/i]

*page_break

$!{mo_she} roughly pulls down a sheet covering the rest of the mirrors and begins circling you with a near-predatory eye.
"And [i]what[/i] shall we do with [i]you[/i], hmm?"

*set lookingAtSuit false


*fake_choice
	#"I require a dress."
		*if (isModiste)
			*if (hasDress)
				"Of course, ${mo_callsMC}. I thought that was... [i]determined[/i]?" $!{mo_her} eyes travel down your form further.
			*if (hasDress = false)
				"Yes—of course, ${mo_callsMC}? I rather thought that was [i]determined[/i]..." $!{mo_her} eyes travel down your form further, narrowing as they do.
				"But. It was, perhaps... présomptueuse, of me?"

			"C'est bon, yes. A dress." $!{mo_she} drags ${mo_her} measuring tape between ${mo_her} two sharp hands. "Undress," ${mo_she} orders with nothing so much as a smile.
		*else
			*if (genderMC = "man")
				"A dress, ${mo_callsMC}?" His eyes travel down your form further, narrowing as they do. "I see." He says, followed by a long pause. "How présomptueuse of me to think otherwise..."

				"C'est bon, yes. A dress. I have some." He drags his measuring tape between his two sharp hands. "Undress." He orders with nothing so much as a smile.

			*else
				"A dress, ${mo_callsMC}?" His eyes travel down your form further, narrowing as they do. "I see. How présomptueuse of me to think otherwise."

				"C'est bon, yes. A dress. I have some." He drags his measuring tape between his two sharp hands. "Undress." He orders with nothing so much as a smile.	
	#"I require a suit."
		*set lookingAtSuit true
		*if (isModiste = false)
			*if (hasSuit)
				"Of course, ${mo_callsMC}. I thought that was... [i]determined[/i]?" $!{mo_her} eyes travel down your form further.
			*if (hasSuit = false)
				"Yes—of course, ${mo_callsMC}? I rather thought that was [i]determined[/i]..." $!{mo_her} eyes travel down your form further, narrowing as they do.
				"But. It was, perhaps... présomptueuse, of me?"

			"C'est bon, yes. A suit." $!{mo_she} drags ${mo_her} measuring tape between ${mo_her} two sharp hands. "Undress," ${mo_she} orders with nothing so much as a smile.
		*else
			"A suit, ${mo_callsMC}?" $!{mo_her} eyes travel down your form further, narrowing as they do. "I see. How présomptueuse of me to think otherwise."

			"C'est bon, yes. A suit. I have some." $!{mo_she} drags ${mo_her} measuring tape between ${mo_her} two sharp hands. "Undress," ${mo_she} orders with nothing so much as a smile.	
		
*page_break
*if (hasTrousers)
	Dressing down to your drawers, edges of fingers and backs of hands touch upon you, and tape pulls and prods.
*else
	Dressing down to your shift, edges of fingers and backs of hands touch upon you, and tape pulls and parts.
*if (lookingAtSuit)
	"Yes, yes—we shall have a suit," The ${modiste} repeats. "$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne commanded, no, the word—informed me, the—payment—carte blanche. Billing, this is not the issue, no. Time. Little of it. I would not... accept, but—it is, such a name. I can not say no. You understand, you are here, correct? As am I."
*else
	"Yes, yes—we shall have a dress," The ${modiste} repeats. "$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne commanded, no, the word—informed me, the—payment—carte blanche. Billing, this is not the issue, no. Time. Little of it. I would not... accept, but—it is, such a name. I can not say no. You understand, you are here, correct? As am I."

$!{mo_she} harrumphs.





*comment if you're on wounded bird path. Then H will have recommended some clothes.
*comment todo do this for kirkers
*if ((flowersWhite) and (true))
	Then, ${mo_she} jots some final details down. "$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne had requests, of us. The colour, the style." $!{mo_she} glances up at you from ${mo_her} papers. "I believe the ${h_man} wish to know... if you shall follow ${h_his} good opinion, hmm? Is this to your satisfaction?"

	$!{mo_she} is asking... if you would allow ${hName} to choose your outfit for the ball...

	*fake_choice
		#"I couldn't possibly say until I know what is offered—"
			*set heardWhatOutfitHWants true

			"Hmph. $!{h_he} wished you to be
			*if (lookingAtSuit)
				the knight.
			*else
				the angel.
			But. Forget this, if not welcome, we shall work with the unfinished pieces. Yes? No other choice—"

		#"No, of course not! I won't be dressed by anyone else. The money is one thing, but the decision is mine."
			"Hmph. We shall work with the unfinished pieces then. Yes? No other choice—"

			"There is—
		#"No, [i]thank you[/i]."
			"Hmph. We shall work with the unfinished pieces then. Yes? No other choice—"

			"There is—
		#"If... that is ${h_his} wish, then I would be happy to accommodate."
			*label dressUpAsHWants
			*set heardWhatOutfitHWants true

			"Mmm. C'est bon, 			
			*if (lookingAtSuit)
				the knight.

				$!{mo_her} hands come back with a set of a costume and an accompanying mask—on a mannequin of your similar build—and holds it forth—

				"The [i]charming Galahad[/i]." A knightly display of royal blue and shining silver.

				*page_break
				*goto galahadText
			*else
				the angel.

				$!{mo_her} hands come back with a set of a dress and an accompanying mask—on a mannequin of your similar build—and holds it forth—

				"The [i]angel[/i]." A delicate white material enamoured with feathers and pearls.

				*page_break
				*goto angelText

		#"It's ${h_his} ball, and ${h_his} money. $!{h_he} may do as he pleases, I do not mind."
			*goto dressUpAsHWants 
		#"I admit I am now a little curious to know if our tastes align..."
			*set heardWhatOutfitHWants true

			"Hmph. $!{h_he} wished you to be
			*if (lookingAtSuit)
				the knight.
			*else
				the angel.
			But. Forget this, if not welcome, we shall work with the unfinished pieces. Yes? No other choice—"
			*comment C'est bon! (?)

	*goto iAddedThatHChoosesOutfitThing




Then, ${mo_she} jots some final details down. "We shall work with the unfinished pieces. Yes? No other choice—"

"There is—

*label iAddedThatHChoosesOutfitThing

*set lookingAtOutfit ""
*temp hasTheNewOutfits false
*label chooseOutfit1
*fake_choice
	*if (lookingAtSuit = false) #"Un expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, almost at completion..."
		*set lookingAtOutfit "properL"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"Un expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, almost at completion... 'returned', it was. [i]But[/i], between you, and ah—me, woman-to-woman–the client paid half deposit, then... uh... her gambling made her to," ${mo_she} whispers, "travel to bath..." ${mo_she} says as if it is the most shocking thing.
		*else
			"Un expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, almost at completion... 'returned', it was. [i]But[/i], between you, and ah—me. The client paid half deposit, then... uh... her gambling made her to," ${mo_she} whispers, "travel to bath..." ${mo_she} says as if it is the most shocking thing.
	*if (lookingAtSuit = false) #"Un truly charming, delicate debutante dress. But... it was... it, it no longer fit this young woman, you see..."
		*set lookingAtOutfit "delicateL"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"Un truly charming, delicate debutante dress. But... it was... it, it no longer fit this young woman, you see..." ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Between you, and ah-me, woman-to-woman—the lady was... in a [i]delicate condition[/i]? And the poor lacing was not... uh, able to... ah... how you say, keep up?"
		*else
			"Un truly charming, delicate debutante dress. But... it was... it, it no longer fit this young woman, you see..." ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Between you, and ah-me. The lady was... in a [i]delicate condition[/i]? And the poor lacing was not... uh, able to... ah... how you say, keep up?"
	*if (lookingAtSuit = false) #"Un delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... non-delivered. It is too bold, for the people in this town—"
		*set lookingAtOutfit "boldL"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"Un delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... non-delivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—" ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Yet, between you, and ah—me, woman-to-woman—the problem was... the husband's wife found this ticket. The purchase ticket. [i]And, ah... it was not in her size...[/i]"
		*else
			"Un delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... non-delivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—" ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Yet, between you, and ah—me. The problem was... the husband's wife found this ticket. The purchase ticket. [i]And, ah... it was not in her size...[/i]"
	*if (lookingAtSuit = false) #"A hideous, simple dress. Movable, [i]too practical[/i]. It was built for a governess, who... was... ah... [i]unable[/i] to claim it?"
		*set lookingAtOutfit "simpleL"
		"A hideous, simple dress. Movable, [i]too practical[/i]. It was built for a governess, who... was... ah... [i]unable[/i] to claim it? I am, not, clear what happened... it is rather a mystery." ${mo_she} whispers the next, " I have heard such puzzling stories? $!{mo_she} passed in the fever, married her wealthy stern master, or fell into a inheritance—then moved away. Perhaps, all three... But, it uh, it was the most strange thing? Oui, to-day, the dress remains here. I do not dare to move it..."
	*if ((lookingAtSuit = false) and (hasTheNewOutfits)) #The other, more specific, dress—
		*goto theSpecialDresses







	*if (lookingAtSuit) #"Un expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, almost at completion..."
		*set lookingAtOutfit "properL"
		"Un expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, almost at completion... 'returned', it was. [i]But[/i], between you, and ah—me, the client paid half deposit, then... eh... his gambling made him to," ${mo_she} whispers, "travel to bath..." ${mo_she} says as if it is the most shocking thing.
	*if (lookingAtSuit) #"Un truly charming, delicate suit. But... it was... it, it no longer was needed for the young man? You see..."
		*set lookingAtOutfit "delicateL"
		"Un truly charming, delicate suit. But... it was... it, it no longer was needed for the young man? You see..." ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Between you, and ah-me, the man... there was a duel. The poor man was not... uh, able to... ah... how you say, keep up?"
	*if (lookingAtSuit) #"Un delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... non-delivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—"
		*set lookingAtOutfit "boldL"
		"Un delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... non-delivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—" ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Yet, between you, and ah—me, the problem was... the wife's husband found this ticket. The purchase ticket. [i]And... it was not in his size...[/i]"
	*if (lookingAtSuit) #"Un hideous, simple suit. Movable, [i]practical[/i]. It was built for a bookkeeper, who... was... um... [i]unable[/i] to claim it?"
		*set lookingAtOutfit "simpleL"
		"Un hideous, simple suit. Movable, [i]too practical[/i]. It was built for a bookkeeper, who... was... um... [i]unable[/i] to claim it? I am, uh, unsure what happened... it's rather a mystery." $!{mo_she} whispers the next, " I have heard such, this uh puzzling stories? He passed in the fever, absconded with the wealth of his master, fell into debt—then moved abroad. Oui, may-be these three... But, it, it was the most strange thing? To-day the suit remains here. I do not dare to move it..."
	*if ((lookingAtSuit) and (hasTheNewOutfits)) #The other, more specific, suit—
		*goto theSpecialSuits

"This is the base, but, of course—I can make adjustments. For style, trim, fit—et cetera—"

*label dress_deduction


*comment Turning the black and white page, you read about masquerade balls—filled with the respectable but rumoured to be anything but, stories of matrimony between the well-bred, and the soaring trend of pigeons as pets.
*comment“Oh certainly! Miss Eliza Bellbottom and Lord Honeychurch are finally getting married—their dalliance has been the talk of the town this season. I've also read that bird hats are in style again. And there is a gala of some sort, or was it a museum unveil? Anyhow, it is in three days’ time, and anyone who is anyone will be there in masks and feathers."
*label loopbackModiste
*if (heardColourChoice)
	"Shall you have it, ${mo_callsMC}? With adjustments or no—"
*fake_choice
	#"You are the ${modiste}—tell me what you think."
		*comment "You are the ${modiste}—educate me on the expert opinion."
		*if (lookingAtSuit = false)
			*comment dress colour req
			*if (heardColourChoice = true)
				"I've already said," ${mo_she} scoffs but repeats.
				
			*set heardColourChoice true
			*comment Peut-être = May-hap's

			"For the colour, for the dress…" $!{mo_she} eyes you up and down, only to linger on the top of your head.
			*if (hairColourC = "blonde")
				"Hmm. Fair hair... Dress in gold. Perhaps... light blue? This would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Lavender, hmm?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "red")
				"Hmm. Rouge... Red hair... no deep colour, nothing... [i]deep[/i]—for the dress. Peut-être, olive green, russet—this, this would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Possible, a warm brown?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "brown")
				"Hmm. Brunette... Deep colour for a dress, d'accord? Emerald green, royal blue—this, would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Peut-être, a strong rouge?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "black")
				"Hmm. Dark hair... Rich colours for a dress, d'accord? Purple, royal blue—this, would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Peut-être, ah, an emerald green?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "white")
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... cool fabrics, lighter tones, d'accord?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "silver")
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... cool fabrics, lighter tones, d'accord?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "greying")
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... hmm, dark fabrics peut-être?"
			*else 
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... hmm, white fabrics peut-être?"
				
			*if (heardColourChoice = false) and (mcWoman = "woman")
				$!{mo_she} pauses, then comments, "This... Woman detective… is [i]unusual[/i], correct? In England?"

				$!{mo_she} pauses again.
				*if (attractive > 2)
					"The men, they must… they feel threatened? Non—they enjoy o-ogling a pretty face?" ${mo_she} says and laughs to ${mo_herself}, a too-cold and too-amused laugh, and continues ${mo_her} own conversation with ease. "Both, hmm. Oui... Bien sûr."
				*else
					"The men, they must… they feel threatened? Are cruel? Non—oui... Bien sûr. Pourquoi ne pas les faire tourner autour du pot? Une fausse piste lors d'une enquête. De quoi les faire patauger dans la boue pendant quelques jours?" ${mo_she} says unabashedly and laughs to ${mo_herself}, a too-cold and too-amused laugh, and continues ${mo_her} own little conversation with ease, "La vérité peut patienter le temps d'une petite vengeance, mh?"

					*comment "The men, they must… they feel threatened? Are cruel? Non—Oui... Bien sûr. Il faudrait peut-être glisser un de ces petits poignards dans leurs poches," ${mo_she} says unabashedly and laughs to ${mo_herself}, a too-cold and too-amused laugh, and continues ${mo_her} own conversation with ease, "Pour leur apprendre le respect."

					*comment "The men, they must… they feel threatened? Are cruel? Non—Oui... Bien sûr. Tu devrais glisser l'un de ces couteaux dans sa poche," ${mo_she} says unabashedly and laughs to ${mo_herself}, a too-cold and too-amused laugh, and continues ${mo_her} own conversation with ease. "Juste pour rire..."

					*comment 		"Mets donc un des couteaux dans les poches de ces imbéciles." "Put one of the knives in these idiots' pockets."

					*comment		"Glisse donc un de ces couteaux dans leurs poches, pour qu'ils apprennent." “Slip one of these knives into their pockets, so they can learn.”

					*comment		"Il faudrait peut-être glisser un de ces petits poignards dans leurs poches... pour leur apprendre le respect." "Perhaps we should slip one of those little daggers into their pockets... to teach them respect."


			*page_break
			*goto loopbackModiste

		*else
			*comment suit colours req
			*if (heardColourChoice = true)
				"I've already said," ${mo_she} scoffs but repeats.
				
			*set heardColourChoice true
			*comment Peut-être = May-hap's
			"For the colour, for the suit…" $!{mo_she} eyes you up and down, only to linger on the top of your head.
			*if (hairColourC = "blonde")
				"Hmm. Fair hair... Detail in gold. Perhaps... light blue? This would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Lavender hmm?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "red")
				"Hmm. Rouge... Red hair... Oui, no deep colour, nothing... [i]deep[/i]—for the detail. Peut-être, olive green, russet—this, this would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Possible, a warm brown?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "brown")
				"Hmm. Brunette... Deep colour for detail, d'accord? Emerald green, royal blue—this, would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Peut-être, a strong rouge?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "black")
				"Hmm. Dark hair... Rich colours for detail, d'accord? Purple, royal blue—this, would be 'a la mode', ${mo_callsMC}. Peut-être, ah, an emerald green?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "white")
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... cool fabrics, lighter tones, d'accord?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "silver")
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... cool fabrics, lighter tones, d'accord?"
			*elseif (hairColourC = "greying")
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... hmm, dark fabrics peut-être?"
			*else 
				"Hmm. You are a puzzle, ${mo_callsMC}... hmm, white fabrics peut-être?"
				
			*goto loopbackModiste
	#"Yes. This is the one—"
		*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
	#"No."
		*goto chooseOutfit1
	*disable_reuse *if (gossipedWithWatsonAndHeardAboutBalls) #Deduce—
		*set knowsMasq true

		You look around you. At the clothes surrounding you.
		
		On the sides of a few of the dresses hang masks or elaborately veiled hats; a few too many to be coincidences...

		You remember something from earlier in the day—

		[i]Turning the black and white page, you read about masquerade balls—filled with the respectable but rumoured to be anything but, stories of matrimony between the well-bred, and the soaring trend of pigeons as pets.[/i]

		And what Watson had said in the carriage—

		[i]“Oh certainly! Miss Eliza Bellbottom and Lord Honeychurch are finally getting married—their dalliance has been the talk of the town this season. I've also read that bird hats are in style again. And there is a gala of some sort, or was it a museum unveil? Anyhow, it is in three days’ time, and anyone who is anyone will be there in masks and feathers."[/i]

		“Ah.” You thought perhaps ${h_sir2} Hawthorne could have mentioned it… 
		
		It’s rather a trickier job now. “And for how long have masquerades been in style, ${mo_madam}?” you ask the ${modiste} as you once again return ${mo_her} gaze.

		*if (lookingAtSuit = false)
			“Hmm? Oh—too long, as is trend," ${mo_she} says, slithering the s as a z. Then sighs. "Now, nothing is ball if not masquerade. And [i]this[/i] is no exception, ${mo_callsMC}. Hmm… I was of the thought, we, with this little time–for you, we wear regular gown, and sew a detail, or two, on it—and a mask, correct? This way, there is much choice, ${mo_callsMC}—”
		*if (lookingAtSuit)
			“Hmm? Oh—too long, as is trend," ${mo_she} says, slithering the s as a z. Then sighs. "Now, nothing is ball if not masquerade. And [i]this[/i] is no exception, ${mo_callsMC}. Hmm… I was of the thought, we, with this little time–for you, we wear regular suit, and sew a detail, or two, on it—and a mask, correct? This way, there is much choice, ${mo_callsMC}—”

		*goto specialDressUp

	*disable_reuse *if (gossipedWithWatsonAndHeardAboutBalls = false) #Ask the ${modiste} about the ball.
		“Hold on a moment—what do you know of this ball? What should I prepare for—I imagine you may have some insight into this world.”

		“This, à la mode, biggest pomp since the debutante season, ${mo_callsMC}. This follows all the trends of this year, the one before, yes?”

		*fake_choice
			#“You are rather useless… forget I asked—”
				*goto loopbackModiste
			#“Which are—“
				*set knowsMasq true
				"The halls that echo, [i]the locations[/i], ${mo_callsMC}, oh. Then there are costumes, très elaboraté. And they all beg to be unique—heaven forbid a ball has two swans—if you’d know the many dresses I have made for this occasion—“
				
				You remember something—

				[i]Turning the black and white page, you read about masquerade balls—filled with the respectable but rumoured to be anything but, stories of matrimony between the well-bred, and the soaring trend of pigeons as pets.[/i]
				
				At that, you look around the room and notice that, on the sides of a few of the dresses, hangs a mask or an elaborately veiled hat… Too many to be… a coincidence….
				
				“Ah.” You thought perhaps ${h_sir2} Hawthorne could have mentioned it… It’s rather a trickier job now… “And for how long have masquerades been in style, ${mo_callsMC}?”

				*if (lookingAtSuit = false)
					“Hmm? Oh—nothing ever same, as is trend," ${mo_she} says, the s slithering like a z. Then sighs. "Now, nothing is ball if not masquerade. And [i]this[/i] is no exception, ${mo_callsMC}. Hmm... I was of the assumption we, with this little time–for you, we wear regular gown, and sew a detail, or two, on it—and a mask, d'accord? This way, there is much choice, ${mo_callsMC}—”
				*if (lookingAtSuit)
					“Hmm? Oh—nothing ever same, as is trend," ${mo_she} says, the s slithering like a z. Then sighs. "Now, nothing is ball if not masquerade. And [i]this[/i] is no exception, ${mo_callsMC}. Hmm... I was of the assumption we, with this little time–for you, we wear regular suit, and sew a detail, or two, on it—and a mask, d'accord? This way, there is much choice, ${mo_callsMC}—”

				*label specialDressUp
				*set hasTheNewOutfits true
				*fake_choice
					#“Yes.”
						*goto loopbackModiste
					#“No. I shall need a clear theme, too. I do not wish to lag behind the ton. Do you truly have nothing ready?” 
						$!{mo_she} scoffs but relents. “[i]Ehh[/i]… There’s, there [i]is[/i] this... one—“
						
						$!{mo_her} hands come back with a set of a 
						*if (lookingAtSuit)
							costume and an accompanying mask—on a mannequin of your similar build—and holds it forth—
						*else
							dress and an accompanying mask—on a mannequin of your similar build—and holds it forth—
						*if (lookingAtSuit)
							*label theSpecialSuits
							*fake_choice
								#"The one and only, Zeus." It is a revealing toga with thin and tight trousers.
									*set lookingAtOutfit "Zeus"
									Draped across the chest, revealing more than shoulder and arm, the deceptively thin and white fabric falls down to a golden belt, then to a mid thigh. 

									A sash covers one shoulder and ties at the belt. This, in a splendid light and dark gold brocade of leaves and crowns, flowers and forms. 

									Regal. Royal. Revealing.

									With the thin tights, strung along legs, in a colour of your skin.

									Finally, the mask is a Venetian Colombina, covering no more than barely around the eyes, in a similar  fabric to the sash and detailed by what looks like leaf gold along its edges.

									*if (mcWoman = "man")
										"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a beauty—if only a man in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways..." 
									*else
										"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a beauty—if only a person in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways..." 

									*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
								#"The proud peacock." An elegant and intricate, gilded suit in green, blue, and gold.
									*set lookingAtOutfit "Peacock"
									A firm, high neck lapel of feathers. Stiff, with gilded corners. This, began our display—of wealth and of colour.

									Of moire fabrics, shiny silks, and brocaded satin.

									Greens, blues, hints of purple. 

									Edges of a deep pale gold.

									Patterns of peacock feathers, sown into the shape of the waistcoat, and a vibrant suit lining of dark satin blue.

									It gives a proper appearance. Because of a somewhat muted tone to its vibrancy, and the sheer perfection of it all. Yet, is pulled tight on the figure, and firm. Showing well the wearer—

									And their form.

									It ends with a pointed tail to the well tailored evening jacket, giving yet another fowl form. And follows with a matching dark blue pant. 

									Finally, the mask is a Venetian Colombina. Covering not more than barely around the eyes in a similar satin and silk and what appears a thread of gold. 

									Wealth. Power. Sophistication—

									From the neat cravat at the neck, down to the hem of the pant.

									*line_break

									"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a elegant thing. Expensive... If the one who wears can match the suit, one is a force, ${mo_callsMC}."

									*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
								#"The charming Galahad." A knightly display of royal blue and shining silver.
									*label galahadText
									*set lookingAtOutfit "Galahad"

									A royal blue evening jacket covers a silver, and pale blue waistcoat. Below this, is a crisp white dress-shirt of a high crisp neck. Ending with a darker pant of steel blue satin.

									Strapped to the shoulders is a thick, heavy cloak with a knightly motif, and a sword hangs low at its side.

									It is charming and elegant in its simplicity.

									Yet cuts a well handsome figure with a tapered shape.

									*line_break

									"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a handsome piece—if one wear it well, it shall be the most charming thing."
									*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
						*else
							*label theSpecialDresses
							*fake_choice
								#"The Goddess Aphrodite." It's a thin, revealing fabric and a bold form, all in a blushing peach tone.
									*set lookingAtOutfit "Aphrodite"
									Draped across the chest, as though clinging on for dear life, the thin layered fabric falls as if it did not intend to hug the tight-laced waist so intimately.

									Then, it continues, the prettiest drapery down the helped hip by a flaring bustle at the back.

									The sheer fabric—

									It is reminiscent of the early century little white dress in that it gives the illusion of showing the woman beneath, unassisted and unhindered. Yet, truly, it is not so. The fabric at the base is simply the colour of your skin. But the appearance, guided by the form...

									It might be truly shocking. Or awe-inspiring.

									The shoulders are bare. held by the smallest gilded straps that threaten to fall past where the clavicle becomes the acromion.

									The skirt is long but deceptively transparent, and the bodice is tight and low. The only material that is opaque is the long silk gloves travelling up high on the arms and the gold clasps and details that finalize the goddess's dress.

									Finally, the mask is a Venetian Colombina, covering no more than barely around the eyes, in a similar sheer fabric and what looks like spun gold.

									--

									*if (mcWoman = "woman")
										"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. She is a beauty—if only a woman in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways..." 
									*else
										"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. She is a beauty—if only a person in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways..." 

									*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
								#"The angel." A delicate white material enamoured with feathers and pearls.
									*label angelText
									*set lookingAtOutfit "Angel"
									With a rounded neckline, further softened by the most delicate lace, it displayed not more than clavicle and the beginnings of a décolletage. And hence, it remained a pure, innocent display.

									Further down, the feathered trimmings of the dress competed for attention with the white-bone base fabric.  Trimmings with inlay-ed pearls and shimmering opalescent pieces of crushed tropical shells. At every moment, it shone and shifted in all the brightest colours of a midday sky.

									The arms began and ended shortly. Then, were accompanied by long white silk gloves to cover all but a shimmer of skin.

									At the waist of the tightened corset, the form of a soft bell-like curve, with a flair of the hip—the fabrics appeared suddenly to then fall down in a princess skirt of tulle and pretty swirls of motif lace beneath. 

									On the back were a pair of small, soft, feathered wings.

									Finally, the mask is a Venetian Colombina, covering not more than barely around the eyes in a similar tulle and lace and what appears the softest feathers of cloud white. 

									--

									"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. She is... delicate dress—but if one wear it well, it shall be the prettiest petite thing."

									*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
								#"Shimmering Starlight." The colour of dusk, purple and blue, into midnight black, with expensive and proper stitching.
									*set lookingAtOutfit "Starlight"
									With a high neckline that reaches to the base of the throat, it gives a proper appearance. But the lace that reached between this very top to just above the corset is thin and drawn incredibly firm, hinting at the skin beneath.

									The figure, with the bustle at the back and the shape beyond, was the utmost trend. It had a flaring hip, a tight-laced waist, and yet an all-covered expose.

									Colours were strong and bold and built from the hem in warm purple, to deep blue at the waist, and bold satin black at the bodice.

									The gloves were long.

									And the train was extended.

									Every step one would take would be followed by rich fabric. Inlaid with gems that sparkle at all light—further heightened by the embroidery of the most careful patterns—of stars in the night sky.

									Finally, the mask is a Venetian Colombina. Covering not more than barely around the eyes in a similar satin and lace and what appears a glittering of diamonds at display. 

									Wealth. Power. Sophistication.

									--

									"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. She is a elegant thing. Expensive... If the one who wears can match the dress, one is a force, ${mo_callsMC}."

									*gotoref lookingAtOutfit
								#No, I would rather have the more changeable piece—"
									*goto chooseOutfit1


*label Starlight
*set StarlightStyle true
*set bTheme "starlight"
*set bProper true

*set BallApprovalA + 1
*set BallApprovalH + 1

*set BoldColour false
*set RegalColour true
*set LightColour false
*set DarkColour true

*set ApprovesOfColourL true
*set ApprovesOfColourA false
*set ApprovesOfColourW false
*set ApprovesOfColourH true

*set WearsAnyPreferenceA true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceH true

*set bMainColour "midnight blue"
*set bMainColourPhrase "blackened purple blue"
*set bMainTrueColour "black"
*set bMainColourSynonym "onyx"
*set bMainColourAdjective "regal"
*set bMainColourOf "glittering night"

*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering purple black"
*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
*comment or is it purple... or blue... dang im not sure
*comment TODO

*goto chooseADress

*label Angel
*set LightColour true
*set RegalColour true

*set ApprovesOfColourW true
*set ApprovesOfColourH true

*set WearsAnyPreferenceW true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceH true

*set BallApprovalH + 3
*set BallApprovalW + 3

*comment im not entirely sure it should say swan tbh, they have similarities sure but... hmm
*comment *set SwanStyle true 
*set AngelStyle true
*set bTheme "angel"
*set bdelicate true

*set bMainColour "delicate white"
*set bMainColourPhrase "pale white, as pure as the driven snow"
*set bMainTrueColour "white"
*set bMainColourSynonym "light"
*set bMainColourAdjective "pure"
*set bMainColourOf "feathers and pearls"

*set bSecondaryColour "blinding, opalescent white"
*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"

*goto chooseADress

*label Aphrodite
*set LightColour true
*set RegalColour true

*set ApprovesOfColourW true
*set ApprovesOfColourH true

*set WearsAnyPreferenceL true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceA true

*set BallApprovalL + 2
*set BallApprovalA + 2
*set BallApprovalH + 1
*set BallApprovalW + 1

*comment *set GoddessStyle true
*set AphroditeStyle true
*set bTheme "aphrodite"
*set bBold true

*set bMainColour "delicate peach"
*set bMainColourPhrase "pale peach, all pretty and pink"
*set bMainTrueColour "pink"
*set bMainColourSynonym "peach"
*set bMainColourAdjective "pale pastell"
*set bMainColourOf "cherry blossoms"

*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"

*goto chooseADress


*label Galahad
*comment todo
*set bMainColour "royal blue"


*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
*set GalahadStyle true
*set bTheme "galahad"
*set bCharming true
*set bMainColourOf "a blue sky"

*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"

*goto chooseADress

*label Peacock
*set bMainColour "iridescent green"


*set bMainTrueColour "green"
*set PeacockStyle true
*set bTheme "peacock"
*set bProper true
*set bMainColourOf "iridescent dark feathers"

*set bSecondaryColour "pale gold"
*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"

*goto chooseADress

*label Zeus
*set bMainColour "godly white"


*set bMainTrueColour "white"
*set ZeusStyle true
*set bTheme "Zeus"
*set bBold true
*set bMainColourOf "a greek statue in gold"

*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"

*goto chooseADress


*label properL
*set bProper true

*set BallApprovalA + 1
*set BallApprovalH + 1

*set BoldColour false
*set RegalColour false
*set LightColour false
*set DarkColour false

*set ApprovesOfColourL false
*set ApprovesOfColourA false
*set ApprovesOfColourW false
*set ApprovesOfColourH false

*set WearsAnyPreferenceA true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceH true

*if (lookingAtSuit)
	*set PrinceStyle true
	*set KingStyle true

	*comment DevilStyle true
	*comment Godstyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle true
	*comment CatStyle true
	*comment SwanStyle true

	*comment GodStyle false
	*comment KingStyle false
	*comment PrinceStyle false
	*comment KnightStyle false
	*comment DraculaStyle false
	*comment FlowerStyle true


	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Bold bright red
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourH true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set DevilStyle true

			*set bMainColour "bright red"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "vibrant ruby red"
			*set bMainTrueColour "red"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "crimson"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "vibrant"
			*set bMainColourOf "a ruby"

			*fake_choice
				#A satin black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set DraculaStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A champagne gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GodStyle true
					*set KnightStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A deep green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set DraculaStyle false

					*set bSecondaryColour "emerald green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set KnightStyle true
					*set DraculaStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "stark white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same bold red
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true
					
					*set DraculaStyle true
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "ruby red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"

		#Expensive blue
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true

			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set KnightStyle true
			*set GodStyle true

			*set bMainColour "bold blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "brilliant royal blue"
			*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "azure"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "regal"
			*set bMainColourOf "a sapphire"

			*fake_choice
				#A deep purple blue
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mazarine blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#light blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "fair sky blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A blinding white
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set SwanStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bone white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
		#Bold Black
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set BoldColour true
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourL true
			*comment *set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set DraculaStyle true
			*set CatStyle true

			*set bMainColour "jet black"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "midnight black"
			*set bMainTrueColour "black"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "onyx"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "midnight"
			*set bMainColourOf "ink"
			*fake_choice
				#A deep Purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "powerful purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A shining steely blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GodStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "royal blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Brilliant Gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "stark white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same bold Black
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "midnight black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
		

		#Vibrant green
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set PrinceStyle true
			*set FairyStyle true
			*set KingStyle false

			*set bMainColour "vivid green"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "elegant emerald green"
			*set bMainTrueColour "green"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "emerald"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "vibrant"
			*set bMainColourOf "a shaded meadow"

			*fake_choice
				#Pale blue purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "charming mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A champagne gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GodStyle true
					*set KingStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Paler green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "Parisian green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set KnightStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same green
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "emerald green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"


	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GodStyle) #God
			*set bTheme "god"
		*if (PrinceStyle) #Prince
			*set bTheme "prince"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (DraculaStyle) #Dracula
			*set bTheme "dracula"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"
		*if (Knightstyle) #Knight
			*set bTheme "knight"
		*if (KingStyle) #King
			*set bTheme "king"


*else

	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Bold bright red
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourH true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set QueenStyle true
			*set BrideOfDraculaStyle true

			*set bMainColour "bright red"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "vibrant ruby red"
			*set bMainTrueColour "red"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "crimson"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "vibrant"
			*set bMainColourOf "a ruby"

			*fake_choice
				#A satin black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set DevilStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A champagne gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A deep green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "emerald green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "stark white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same bold red
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true
					
					*set DevilStyle true
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "ruby red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"


		#Expensive blue
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true

			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set QueenStyle true
			*set GoddessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "bold blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "brilliant royal blue"
			*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "azure"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "regal"
			*set bMainColourOf "a sapphire"

			*fake_choice
				#A deep purple blue
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mazarine blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#light blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale baby blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "cool white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"


		#Deep dark purple
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set QueenStyle true
			*set GoddessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "royal purple"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "brilliant regal purple"
			*set bMainTrueColour "purple"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "nightshade"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "regal"
			*set bMainColourOf "a crown"

			*fake_choice
				#A satin black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set BrideOfDraculaStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#light purple blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FairyStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale mazarine blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Pale pinkish purple
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "light lilac"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#The same purple
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "proper purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"

		#Vibrant green
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set QueenStyle true
			*set FairyStyle true

			*set bMainColour "vivid green"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "elegant emerald green"
			*set bMainTrueColour "green"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "emerald"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "vibrant"
			*set bMainColourOf "a shaded meadow"

			*fake_choice
				#Pale blue purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "charming mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A champagne gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Paler green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "Parisian green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same green
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "emerald green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"



	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GoddessStyle) #Goddess
			*set bTheme "goddess"
		*if (PrincessStyle) #Princess
			*set bTheme "princess"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (BrideOfDraculaStyle) #Bride of Dracula
			*set bTheme "bride of Dracula"
		*if (FairyStyle) #Fairy
			*set bTheme "fairy"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"

*goto dressDescription1









*label delicateL
*set bDelicate true

*set BallApprovalW + 1
*set BallApprovalH + 1

*set BoldColour false
*set RegalColour false
*set LightColour false
*set DarkColour false

*set ApprovesOfColourL false
*set ApprovesOfColourA false
*set ApprovesOfColourW false
*set ApprovesOfColourH false

*set WearsAnyPreferenceW true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceH true

*if (lookingAtSuit)

	*comment DevilStyle true
	*comment Godstyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle true
	*comment CatStyle true
	*comment SwanStyle true

	*comment GodStyle false
	*comment KingStyle false
	*set PrinceStyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle false
	*comment FlowerStyle true
	*comment KnightStyle true


	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Soft lavender
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set FairyStyle true
			*set FlowerStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pale purple"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "palest lavender"
			*set bMainTrueColour "purple"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "lavender"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "charming"
			*set bMainColourOf "pale lavender petals and blueberry sunsets"

			*fake_choice
					#Deeper purple
						*set BallApprovalL + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourL true

						*set bSecondaryColour "deepest indigo"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
					#light blue
						*set BallApprovalW + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourW true

						*set bSecondaryColour "pale sky blue"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
					#Deep silk gold
						*set BallApprovalA + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourA true

						*set GodStyle true
						*set KnightStyle true

						*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
					#pinkish purple
						*set BallApprovalH + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourH true

						*set bSecondaryColour "light lilac"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
					#The same lavender
						*set bSecondaryColourSame true
						*set BallApprovalL + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourL true

						*set bSecondaryColour "pale purple"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"


		#Stark white
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourH true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set PrinceStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pure white"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "brightest white"
			*set bMainTrueColour "white"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "light"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "angelic"
			*set bMainColourOf "falling snow"

			*fake_choice
				#Coal Black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set CatStyle true
					*set SwanStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A pale bright blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set KnightStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sky blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A pale green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mint green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same white
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set CatStyle true
					*set SwanStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pure white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"

		#Deep apricot
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourH true
			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set FairyStyle true

			*set bMainColour "warm apricot"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "blushing gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "orange"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "orange"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "warm"
			*set bMainColourOf "the ripest apricot"

			*fake_choice
				#light purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "purple periwinkle"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A lightened gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GodStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Deep silk brown
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set GodStyle true
					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming bronze"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "brown"
				#A warm off white
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sand white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same apricot
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "warm apricot"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "orange"


		#Lightened gold
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set GodStyle true
			*set KnightStyle true

			*set bMainColour "champagne gold"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "pale gleaming gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "gold"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "gold"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "sparkling"
			*set bMainColourOf "champagne"

			*fake_choice
				#Pale blue-purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "charming mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A pale bright blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sky blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A delicate peach
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pleasant peach"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "pink"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "stark white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same gold
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"






	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GodStyle) #God
			*set bTheme "god"
		*if (PrinceStyle) #Prince
			*set bTheme "prince"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (DraculaStyle) #Dracula
			*set bTheme "dracula"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"
		*if (Knightstyle) #Knight
			*set bTheme "knight"
		*if (KingStyle) #King
			*set bTheme "king"






*else

	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Soft lavender
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set FairyStyle true
			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set PrincessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pale purple"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "palest lavender"
			*set bMainTrueColour "purple"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "lavender"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "delicate"
			*set bMainColourOf "pale lavender petals and pretty sunsets"

			*fake_choice
					#Deeper purple
						*set BallApprovalL + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourL true

						*set bSecondaryColour "deepest indigo"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
					#light blue
						*set BallApprovalW + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourW true

						*set bSecondaryColour "pale baby blue"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
					#Deep silk gold
						*set BallApprovalA + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourA true

						*set GoddessStyle true

						*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
					#pinkish purple
						*set BallApprovalH + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourH true

						*set bSecondaryColour "light lilac"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
					#The same lavender
						*set bSecondaryColourSame true
						*set BallApprovalL + 1
						*set ApprovesOfColourL true


						*set bSecondaryColour "pale purple"
						*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"

		#Stark white
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourH true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set PrincessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pure white"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "brightest white"
			*set bMainTrueColour "white"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "light"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "pure"
			*set bMainColourOf "falling snow"

			*fake_choice
				#Coal Black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set CatStyle true
					*set SwanStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A pale bright blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sky blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A pale green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mint green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same white
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set CatStyle true
					*set SwanStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pure white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"

		#Deep apricot
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourH true
			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set PrincessStyle true
			*set FairyStyle true

			*set bMainColour "warm apricot"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "blushing gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "orange"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "orange"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "warm"
			*set bMainColourOf "the ripest apricot"

			*fake_choice
				#light purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "purple periwinkle"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A lightened gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A warm off white
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "cream white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same apricot
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "warm apricot"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "orange"


		#Lightened gold
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set GoddessStyle true
			*set PrincessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "champagne gold"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "pale gleaming gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "gold"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "gold"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "sparkling"
			*set bMainColourOf "champagne"

			*fake_choice
				#Pale blue purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "charming mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A pale bright blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sky blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A delicate peach
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pleasant peach"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "pink"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "stark white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same gold
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"



	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GoddessStyle) #Goddess
			*set bTheme "goddess"
		*if (PrincessStyle) #Princess
			*set bTheme "princess"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (BrideOfDraculaStyle) #Bride of Dracula
			*set bTheme "bride of Dracula"
		*if (FairyStyle) #Fairy
			*set bTheme "fairy"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"

*goto dressDescription1







*label boldL
*set bBold true

*set BallApprovalL + 1
*set BallApprovalA + 1

*set BoldColour false
*set RegalColour false
*set LightColour false
*set DarkColour false

*set ApprovesOfColourL false
*set ApprovesOfColourA false
*set ApprovesOfColourW false
*set ApprovesOfColourH false

*set WearsAnyPreferenceL true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceA true


*if (lookingAtSuit)

	*comment DevilStyle true
	*comment Godstyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle true
	*comment CatStyle true
	*comment SwanStyle true

	*comment GodStyle false
	*comment KingStyle false
	*comment PrinceStyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle false
	*comment FlowerStyle true
	*comment KnightStyle true


	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Deep red
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set BoldColour true
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourH true
			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set DraculaStyle true

			*set bMainColour "scarlet red"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "deep and dark scarlet red"
			*set bMainTrueColour "red"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "crimson"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "dark"
			*set bMainColourOf "blood"

			*fake_choice
				#Coal Black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A lightened gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set PrinceStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set GodStyle true
					*set KingStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set KnightStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same deep red
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "scarlet red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"

		#Deep dark purple
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set KingStyle true
			*set PrinceStyle false

			*set bMainColour "royal purple"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "brilliant regal purple"
			*set bMainTrueColour "purple"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "nightshade"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "regal"
			*set bMainColourOf "a crown"

			*fake_choice
				#A satin black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set DraculaStyle true
					*set DevilStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#light purple blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FairyStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale mazarine blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set KnightStyle true
					*set GodStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Pale pinkish purple
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set FairyStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "light lilac"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#The same purple
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set KnightStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "proper purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"


		#Brilliant Gold
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set GodStyle true

			*set bMainColour "shining gold"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "gilded gleaming gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "gold"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "gold"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "gleaming"
			*set bMainColourOf "money"
			*fake_choice
				#A bold Purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set KingStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "powerful purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A Lighter, paler gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set PrinceStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A deep green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set KnightStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "emerald green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright red
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set KingStyle true
					*set PrinceStyle true
					*set KnightStyle true
					*set DraculaStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "ruby red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"
				#The same brilliant gold
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set KingStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"

		#Mazarine blue
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set KnightStyle true
			*set KingStyle true

			*set bMainColour "purple and blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "Silk mazaraine blue"
			*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "Mazarine"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "shining"
			*set bMainColourOf "butterfly wings"
			*fake_choice
				#Coal black
					*set BrideOfDraculaStyle true
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set DevilStyle true
					*set DraculaStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A deep blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set PrinceStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "brilliant blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Brilliant Gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set GodStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set PrinceStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same purple blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set DevilStyle true
					*set PrinceStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mazarine blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"







	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GodStyle) #God
			*set bTheme "god"
		*if (PrinceStyle) #Prince
			*set bTheme "prince"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (DraculaStyle) #Dracula
			*set bTheme "dracula"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"
		*if (Knightstyle) #Knight
			*set bTheme "knight"
		*if (KingStyle) #King
			*set bTheme "king"

*else

	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Deep red
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set BoldColour true
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourH true
			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set BrideOfDraculaStyle true

			*set bMainColour "scarlet red"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "deep and dark scarlet red"
			*set bMainTrueColour "red"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "crimson"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "dark"
			*set bMainColourOf "blood"

			*fake_choice
				#Coal Black
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A lightened gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#Deep silk gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same deep red
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "scarlet red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"

		#Bold Black
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set BoldColour true
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourL true
			*comment *set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set BrideOfDraculaStyle true
			*set CatStyle true

			*set bMainColour "jet black"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "midnight black"
			*set bMainTrueColour "black"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "onyx"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "midnight"
			*set bMainColourOf "ink"
			*fake_choice
				#A deep Purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "powerful purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A pale bright blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sky blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Brilliant Gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A blinding white
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "stark white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same bold Black
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set SwanStyle true
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "midnight black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"

		#Brilliant Gold
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set RegalColour true
			*set BoldColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourA true

			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set GoddessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "shining gold"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "gilded gleaming gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "gold"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "gold"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "gleaming"
			*set bMainColourOf "money"
			*fake_choice
				#A bold Purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "powerful purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A Lighter, paler gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "champagne gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A deep green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "emerald green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright red
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "ruby red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"
				#The same brilliant gold
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"

		#Mazarine blue
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true
			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set GoddessStyle true

			*set bMainColour "purple and blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "silk mazaraine blue"
			*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "Mazarine"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "shining"
			*set bMainColourOf "butterfly wings"
			*fake_choice
				#Coal black
					*set BrideOfDraculaStyle true
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "bold black"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "black"
				#A deep blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "brilliant blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#Brilliant Gold
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "gleaming gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same purple blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mazarine blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"

	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GoddessStyle) #Goddess
			*set bTheme "goddess"
		*if (PrincessStyle) #Princess
			*set bTheme "princess"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (BrideOfDraculaStyle) #Bride of Dracula
			*set bTheme "bride of Dracula"
		*if (FairyStyle) #Fairy
			*set bTheme "fairy"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"

*goto dressDescription1



*label simpleL
*set bSimple true

*set BallApprovalW + 1
*set BallApprovalL + 1

*set BoldColour false
*set RegalColour false
*set LightColour false
*set DarkColour false

*set ApprovesOfColourL false
*set ApprovesOfColourA false
*set ApprovesOfColourW false
*set ApprovesOfColourH false

*set WearsAnyPreferenceW true
*set WearsAnyPreferenceL true

*if (lookingAtSuit)

	*comment DevilStyle true
	*comment Godstyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle true
	*comment CatStyle true
	*comment SwanStyle true

	*comment GodStyle false
	*comment KingStyle false
	*comment PrinceStyle true
	*comment DraculaStyle false
	*comment FlowerStyle true
	*comment KnightStyle true



	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#Faded and darkened blue
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set LightColour true
			*set RegalColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set CatStyle true
			*set KnightStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pale silver blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "stormy sky blue"
			*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "steel blue"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "pale"
			*set bMainColourOf "a storm by the sea"

			*fake_choice
				#A pale bluish purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set KingStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "muted mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A deep steely blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GodStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "royal blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A pale green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale parisian green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set PrinceStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true
					
					*set DevilStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"

		#A deep darkened brown
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourA true
			*set ApprovesOfColourW true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set KnightStyle true

			*set bMainColour "dark copper brown"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "darkened reddened gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "brown"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "copper"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "vibrant"
			*set bMainColourOf "a polished halfpenny"

			*fake_choice
				#A dark steel-grey
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "steel grey"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "grey"
				#A light champagne gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GodStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A lighter rust
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale copper"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "orange"
				#A deep dark red
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set DraculaStyle true


					*set bSecondaryColour "scarlet red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"
				#The same brown
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "copper brown"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "brown"



		#A de-saturated dark purple-blue
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set DevilStyle true
			*set KnightStyle true


			*set bMainColour "dark purple and blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "grey-toned midningt mauve"
			*set bMainTrueColour "purple"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "mauve"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "dark"
			*set bMainColourOf "an unplucked plum"

			*fake_choice
				#Deeper purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "deepest indigo"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A deep blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "dark violet-blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A vibrant green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "deep Parisian green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set DraculaStyle true
					*set KingStyle true
					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same purple-blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set FlowerStyle true
					*set CatStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "palid mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"

		#A greying white
			"With detailing, thread, and lining in–"
			*set DarkColour true
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourH true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set CatStyle true
			*set DevilStyle true
			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set KnightStyle true
			*set PrinceStyle true


			*set bMainColour "muddled grey"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "storming white"
			*set bMainTrueColour "white"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "grey"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "muted"
			*set bMainColourOf "a stormcloud"

			*fake_choice
				#A pale bluish purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "muted mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A light muted blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "steel blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A soft pale green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mint green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#Off white
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "tempered white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same white
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set DevilStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "grey"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"







	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GodStyle) #God
			*set bTheme "god"
		*if (PrinceStyle) #Prince
			*set bTheme "prince"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (DraculaStyle) #Dracula
			*set bTheme "dracula"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"
		*if (Knightstyle) #Knight
			*set bTheme "knight"
		*if (KingStyle) #King
			*set bTheme "king"

*else


	"It is—"

	*fake_choice
		#light shimmering blue
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set LightColour true
			*set RegalColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourW true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 2

			*set FlowerStyle true
			*set CatStyle true
			*set DevilStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pale silver blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "stormy sky blue"
			*set bMainTrueColour "blue"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "steel blue"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "pale"
			*set bMainColourOf "a storm by the sea"

			*fake_choice
				#A pale bluish purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "muted mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A deep steely blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "royal blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A pale green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale parisian green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true
					
					*set DevilStyle true
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"

		#A deep darkened brown
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourA true
			*set ApprovesOfColourW true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalA + 2

			*set CatStyle true
			*set DevilStyle true

			*set bMainColour "dark copper brown"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "darkened reddened gold"
			*set bMainTrueColour "brown"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "copper"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "vibrant"
			*set bMainColourOf "a polished halfpenny"

			*fake_choice
				#A dark steel-grey
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "steel grey"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "grey"
				#A light champagne gold
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set GoddessStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "sparkling gold"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "gold"
				#A lighter rust
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale copper"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "orange"
				#A deep dark red
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "scarlet red"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "red"
				#The same brown
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set DevilStyle true
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "copper brown"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "brown"



		#A de-saturated darker purple-blue
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set DarkColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourL true

			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 2

			*set CatStyle true
			*set DevilStyle true

			*set bMainColour "pale purple and blue"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "grey-toned mauve"
			*set bMainTrueColour "purple"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "mauve"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "pale"
			*set bMainColourOf "an unplucked plum"

			*fake_choice
				#Deeper purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "deepest indigo"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A deep blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "dark violet-blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A vibrant green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "deep Parisian green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#A bright Silver
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "shimmering silver"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "silver"
				#The same purple-blue
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set DevilStyle true
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "pale purple"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"

		#A greying white
			"With details and trim in–"
			*set DarkColour true
			*set LightColour true

			*set ApprovesOfColourH true

			*set BallApprovalW + 1
			*set BallApprovalL + 1
			*set BallApprovalH + 2

			*set CatStyle true
			*set DevilStyle true
			*set FlowerStyle true

			*set bMainColour "muddled grey"
			*set bMainColourPhrase "storming white"
			*set bMainTrueColour "white"
			*set bMainColourSynonym "grey"
			*set bMainColourAdjective "muted"
			*set bMainColourOf "a stormcloud"

			*fake_choice
				#A pale bluish purple
					*set BallApprovalL + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourL true

					*set bSecondaryColour "muted mauve"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "purple"
				#A light muted blue
					*set BallApprovalW + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourW true

					*set bSecondaryColour "steel blue"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "blue"
				#A soft pale green
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true

					*set bSecondaryColour "mint green"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "green"
				#Off white
					*set BallApprovalH + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourH true

					*set bSecondaryColour "tempered white"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"
				#The same white
					*set bSecondaryColourSame true
					*set BallApprovalA + 1
					*set ApprovesOfColourA true
					
					*set DevilStyle true
					*set FlowerStyle true

					*set bSecondaryColour "grey"
					*set bSecondaryTrueColour "white"


	*if (knowsMasq)
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the theme is—"
	*else
		"With decorations and dress, how call it... the inspiration is—"

	*fake_choice
		*if (GoddessStyle) #Goddess
			*set bTheme "goddess"
		*if (PrincessStyle) #Princess
			*set bTheme "princess"
		*if (CatStyle) #Cat
			*set bTheme "cat"
		*if (DevilStyle) #Devil
			*set bTheme "devil"
		*if (BrideOfDraculaStyle) #Bride of Dracula
			*set bTheme "bride of Dracula"
		*if (FairyStyle) #Fairy
			*set bTheme "fairy"
		*if (SwanStyle) #Swan
			*set bTheme "swan"
		*if (FlowerStyle) #Flower
			*set bTheme "flower"

*goto dressDescription1











*comment ... i don't think we ever get here?
*fake_choice
	#"An expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, well, almost at completion..."
		*set lookingAtOutfit "properL"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"An expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, well, almost at completion... 'returned', it was. [i]But, between you, and ah—me, woman-to-woman–[/i]the client paid half deposit, then... uh... her gambling made her to," ${mo_she} whispers, "relocate to bath..." ${mo_she} says as if it is most shocking.
		*else
			"An expensive, oh, most fashionable, regal, [i]proper[/i] piece—is, well, almost at completion... 'returned', it was. [i]But, between you, and ah—me.[/i]The client paid half deposit, then... uh... her gambling made her to," ${mo_she} whispers, "relocate to bath..." ${mo_she} says as if it is most shocking.
	#"A truly charming, delicate debutante dress. Yet... it was... it, it no longer fit this young woman, you see..."
		*set lookingAtOutfit "delicateL"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"A truly charming, delicate debutante dress. Yet... it was... it, it no longer fit this young woman, you see..." ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Between you, and ah-me, woman-to-woman—the lady was... in a [i]delicate condition[/i]? And the poor lacing was not... uh, able to... ah... how you say, keep up?"
		*else
			"A truly charming, delicate debutante dress. Yet... it was... it, it no longer fit this young woman, you see..." ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Between you, and ah-me. The lady was... in a [i]delicate condition[/i]? And the poor lacing was not... uh, able to... ah... how you say, keep up?"
	#"A delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... undelivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—"
		*set lookingAtOutfit "boldL"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"A delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... undelivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—" ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Yet, between you, and ah—me, woman-to-woman—the problem was... the husband's wife found this ticket. The purchase ticket. [i]And, ah... that it was not in her size...[/i]"
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"A delivery from Paris, the great fashion house—yet, sadly, it remained... undelivered. It is too bold for the people in this town—" ${mo_she} whispers the next, "Yet, between you, and ah—me. The problem was... the husband's wife found this ticket. The purchase ticket. [i]And, ah... that it was not in her size...[/i]"
	#"A hideous, simple dress. Movable, [i]practical[/i]. It was built for a governess, who... was... um... [i]unable[/i] to claim it?"
		*set lookingAtOutfit "simpleL"
		"A hideous, simple dress. Movable, [i]practical[/i]. It was built for a governess, who... was... um... [i]unable[/i] to claim it? I am, uh, unsure what happened... it's rather a mystery." $!{mo_she} whispers the next, " I have heard such, this uh puzzling stories? She passed in the fever, married her wealthy stern master, or fell into a inheritance—then moved away. Perhaps, all three... But, it uh, it was the most strange thing? So, now, the dress remains here. I do not dare to move it..."
	*if (hasTheNewOutfits) #The other, more specific, dress—
		*goto theSpecialDresses





*label dressDescription1

*if (lookingAtSuit)

	*if (bTheme = "Zeus")
		This is the toga that you will wear.
	*else
		This is the suit.

*else
	*if (knowsMasq)
		$!{mo_her} hands come back with a set of a dress and an accompanying mask—on a mannequin of your similar build—and holds it forth—
	*else
		$!{mo_her} hands come back with a dress on a mannequin of your similar build—and holds it forth—

	*if (bBold)
		The shoulders are bare. Held barely by the smallest straps that threaten to fall past where the clavicle becomes the acromion, as if one wrong step might unwrap and unveil the whole thing—

		It is not so, of course. But one can not be blamed for [i]wondering such a thing[/i] with such a daring yet appealing appearance.

		The dress is further helped by a corset and bustle, both lifting and pulling to such degrees that the figure's hills and valleys would leave the Alps envious. 

		The appearance, and guided by the form—

		It might be truly shocking. Or... awe-inspiring?

		The skirt is long but deceptively sheer, and the bodice is tight and low. The only truly opaque material is the long gloves travelling up high on the arms, leaving the skin above looking all the more tantalizingly uncovered.

		*if (bTheme = "bride of Dracula")
			A dark vial, a necklace,  of red hangs low and dangles between an exposed bosom. The fabric is dressed with dark gemstones. And a Choker pulls at the exposed neck.

			*if (knowsMasq)
				Finally, a Venetian-style Colombina mask finishes the look in a barely covering lingerings of lace, forming an impression of a veil. 
			*else
				It all paints the image—

			Of a dark, bloodied bride.
		*if (bTheme = "devil") 
			In the back, above the bustle and below the breast, holds two small pliable bat wings. Further below falls a tail, and on top, there are two horns. 

			*if (knowsMasq)
				Finally, a Venetian-style Colombina mask finishes the look with barely covering lace.

			It all screams of a dangerous devil.
		*if (bTheme = "goddess")
			The fabric is pleated draping, a Roman statue, an early-century feeling. The arm cuffs are draped in gems, forming faux foliage.

			And—

			*if (knowsMasq)
				Finally, a Venetian-style Colombina mask finishes the look with barely covering lingerings of leaves and vines across the eyes.

			The image tells of nothing but a glorious goddess.
		*if (bTheme = "cat")
			A tail sways in the back, to-and-fro. A headpiece adds two soft ears. The neck is dressed in a small ribbon with a single beguiling bell. 

			And—

			*if (knowsMasq)
				Finally, a delicate Venetian-style Colombina mask finishes the look with feathers and furs and an exaggerated feline form.

			It all whispers of a charming cat.
		*if (bTheme = "swan")
			The back of the bustle has a swan-like shape from pointed trim. The neck, covered by the thinnest shawl. 

			Feathered wings, small and supple, dress the back of the dress. Tulle is incorporated into the train and trim. Then, there is further dressing of feathers and pearls in the design, from tip to toe. 
			
			*if (knowsMasq)
				Finally, a Venetian-style Colombina mask finishes the look in barely covering black and white.

			The image paints nothing but that of an elegant swan.

	This is the dress.

*page_break
The ${modiste} interrupts your study of the outfit.

*if (lookingAtSuit)
	*if (bBold)
		*if (mcWoman = "man")
			"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a beauty—if only a man in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways..." 
		*else
			"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a beauty—if only a person in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways..." 

	*if (bProper)
		"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. He is a wonder—if only someone in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, can afford to wear him—" 
	*if (bSimple)
		"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. But.... He is a—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Eyesore. In all the ways, I wish him out of my store, yet I can not put him on—" 
	*if (bCharming)
		"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finish the theme. He is a handsome piece—if one wear it well, it shall be the most charming thing."
*else
	*if (bBold)
		*if (mcWoman = "woman")
			"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. She a beauty—if only a woman in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways, to wear her—" 
		*else
			"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. She a beauty—if only a person in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, has the... capacité. In all the ways, to wear her—" 
		
	*if (bProper)
		"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. She a wonder—if only a woman in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, can afford to wear her—" 
	*if (bSimple)
		"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. But.... She is a—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Eyesore. In all the ways, I wish her out of my store, yet I can not put her on—" 
	*if (bDelicate)
		"We would send with decorations, bien sûr. To finalise theme. She a delicate thing—if only a woman in this—" $!{mo_she} simply takes a deep, stirring breath through ${mo_her} nose. "Town, would do her justice. In all the ways, to wear her—" 


*fake_choice
	#"I'll take it."

*comment #"You are the modiste—educate me on the expert opinion."

*label chooseADress
*page_break
*comment Dress up response







*if ((bSimple) and (attractive < 3))
	*comment (she doesn't 100% approve of your choices) 
	"Hmm... But, this? [i]This?[/i] Are you... positive? Certain? Very well, yes."
*elseif (bSimple)
	*comment (refuse) 
	*comment "No! No—you may not force me, hang the bag of potatoes on you, I will not. I will not make this—monstrosity—not even for Sir Hawthorne!"
	"Oh, mon ${fille}. It is sad... To [i]force[/i] me, to hang the bag of potatoes on you..." $!{mo_she} regains some backbone as ${mo_she} stretches further up by the strength of ${mo_her} own refusal. "Non—non! I will not make this—monstrosity—not even for $!{h_sir2} Hawthorne!"

	"Then you will not be paid."

	"Then I [i]shall[/i] make it."

	"..."

	"..."

	"Well—good?"

	"Oui."

*elseif ((attractive > 2) and (bCharming))
	*goto charmingSkipHere

*elseif (((bProper) or (bDelicate)) and (attractive > 2))
	*comment (happy) 
	*label charmingSkipHere
	*if (straight)	
		"Ah—${fille}!" $!{mo_she} smiles at the prospect. "This, this I can accomplir. I shall have it done. And they will all, how you say, fall to this ground? A ${bMainTrueColour} vision, you shall be, ${mo_callsMC}."
	*else
		"Ah—${fille}!" $!{mo_she} smiles at the prospect. "This, this I can accomplir."
		*if (genderMC = "woman")
			$!{mo_her} eyes linger on you a little too long. "You will—how you say? Wrap, le hommes, around your finger? Les filles be [i]green[/i] of envy, peut-être a carnation shall soothe it, hmm? You are a woman of my own heart. This wish is my now wish. It shall be done, correct?" $!{mo_she} nods to ${mo_herself}.
		*elseif (genderMC = "man")
			$!{mo_her} eyes linger on you a little too long. "You will—how you say? Wrap, les filles, around your finger? Le hommes be [i]green[/i] of envy, peut-être a carnation shall soothe it, hmm? You are a man of my own heart. This wish is my now wish. It shall be done, correct?" $!{mo_she} nods to ${mo_herself}.
		*else
			"Ah—${fille}!" $!{mo_she} smiles at the prospect. "This, this I can accomplir. I shall have it done. And they will all, how you say, fall to this ground? A ${bMainTrueColour} vision, you shall be, ${mo_callsMC}."

*elseif ((bProper) or (bDelicate))
	*comment(happy) 
	"Ah—${fille}!" $!{mo_she} smiles at the prospect. "This, this I can accomplir. I shall have it done. And they will all, how you say, admire my work to heavens? A ${bMainTrueColour} vision, it shall be, ${mo_callsMC}."
*elseif ((bBold) and (attractive < 3))
	*comment(excited) 
	"Yes—yes!" $!{mo_she} smiles wide at the prospect. "Exactement, ma ${fille}! This is à la mode, we are not in the 18th century, no longer, ${mo_callsMC}. We look to the future! And I shall take you to this—new wonder, d'accord?"
*elseif (bBold)
	*comment(jokey answer) 
	*if (mcWoman = "woman")
		"ah—to make the men at the ball, excite?" $!{mo_she} smiles wide at the prospect. "D'accord? Ah, belle of night, you will—how you say? Wrap,
		*if (straight)
			le hommes, around your finger?
		*else
			le hommes, around your finger?" $!{mo_her} eyes linger on you a little too long. "Les filles be [i]green[/i] of envy, peut-être a carnation shall soothe it, hmm?
		You are a woman of my own heart. This wish is my now wish. It shall be done, d'accord?" $!{mo_she} nods to ${mo_herself}.
	*elseif (genderMC = "man")
		"ah—to make the women at the ball, excite?" $!{mo_she} smiles wide at the prospect. "D'accord? Ah, casanova, you will—how you say? Wrap,
		*if (straight)
			les filles, around your finger?
		*else
			les filles, around your finger?" $!{mo_her} eyes linger on you a little too long. "Le hommes be [i]green[/i] of envy, peut-être a carnation shall soothe it, hmm?
		You are a man of my own heart. This wish is my now wish. It shall be done, d'accord?" $!{mo_she} nods to ${mo_herself}.
	*else
		"ah—to make the men and women at the ball, excite?" $!{mo_she} smiles wide at the prospect. "D'accord? Ah, coup de cœur, you will—how you say? Wrap, les filles et le hommes, around your finger? You are a treasure of my own heart. This wish is my now wish. It shall be done, correct?" $!{mo_she} nods to ${mo_herself}.
		*comment "Coup de cœur" - Heart's blow 
		*comment "Enchantement vivant" - Living enchantment?
		*comment "Sens interdit" - Forbidden sense?
		*comment "Mélange pimenté" - Spicy mix?
*else
	Yeah ngl something went wrong if you got this. Send me an error report message on one of the platforms plz.

*page_break

*comment "A woman detective… how [i]unusual[/i]."

*comment She pauses.

*comment "The men, they must… do they feel threatened or do they enjoy a pretty face? Both, hmm?" She says and laughs to herself, a too-cold and too-amused laugh.

*comment *page_break

*comment Dress up end

"I add to the ${h_sir2} Hawthorne account, ${mo_callsMC}," ${mo_she} says as ${mo_she} writes measurements and notes with ${mo_her} long fingers on light parchment. 

"—The package must be delivered to [i]your[/i] door, ${mo_callsMC}, d'accord? The day, that is not tomorrow? Day of this ball, hm? And, there is no time for adjustments, [i]so[/i] it is not needed. Do not worry, I am excellent—"

"But," ${mo_she} pauses as if thinking on how to phrase it, seemingly less because of propriety or manner, and more a lack of vocabulary. "Not to eat brioche? Brioche—is… ce yeast. Yeast… the word... you shall," ${mo_she} blows up ${mo_her} cheeks, and ${mo_her} hands make the shape of a growing balloon. "If you do eat this, take four cups of coffee, one—then other, four times, and you will fit, again. D'accord? Good."

"Now—go go. Tout de suite. I have no more time. I have to work—" $!{mo_she} almost pushes you out of the door, barely a smile on ${mo_her} lips to hide any in-politeness. "Yes. Adieu!"

The door shuts behind you. Then it locks, and the shutters close in a sign of closure.

*page_break



*comment im setting this here... yeah. Why not. You didnt see this. look i had to. its weird i know.
*if (lookingAtSuit)
	*set bWearingDress false
	*set bWearingSuit true
	*set bWearingSkirt false
	*set bWearingPants true

*if (lookingAtSuit = false)
	*set bWearingDress true
	*set bWearingSuit false
	*set bWearingSkirt true
	*set bWearingPants false






Well.

That was that.

A whirlwind of a day. And it has yet to truly begin. 

Now, at least, you may return home—

*page_break

Walking beyond the threshold of two-two-one B Baker Street again, you are met with a previously absent sight.

*comment add the green flowers for same sex maybe?

*if (HRomance)
	*if (flowersWhite)
		By the door, on the credenza, next to Mrs Hudson's small silver stag statue, stands twenty-four white roses. Tall and proud, in Mrs Hudson's finest vase. Then, to the side of it, there lies a letter, sealed with shining, tantalizing scarlet red wax.
	*elseif (flowersRed)
		By the door, on the credenza, next to Mrs Hudson's small silver stag statue, stands twenty-four red roses. Tall and proud, in Mrs Hudson's finest vase. Then, to the side of it, there lies a letter, sealed with shining, tantalizing scarlet wax.
	*else
		By the door, on the credenza, next to Mrs Hudson's small silver stag statue, rests one single unusual-looking rose in Mrs Hudson's finest vase. Below it lies a letter sealed with shining, tantalizing scarlet red wax.
*else
	By the door, on the credenza, there lies a letter, sealed with shining, tantalizing, scarlet wax.
	
It calls to you—

How could it not?

Despite you having every idea of its contents—

*fake_choice
	#I remove the seal, unfold the paper, and read the words.

In a most perfected cursive hand, it reads—

*page_break

*if ((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp))
	Dear ${mc_miss} ${mc_lastname},
*elseif (SimpH)
	Esteemed ${mc_miss} ${mc_lastname},
*else
	$!{misterMC} ${mc_lastname},

*if ((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp))
	*if (hMan)
		I hope you are most well since we parted? I, myself, have found my spirit invigorated by the meeting. I wish, for you, the same.

		—I pray the flowers arrived as well as they departed. If the delivery does not keep their bloom and beauty, or their proud height, please—[i]do inform me[/i]. I should not stand for it and promptly send another. When one goes to the trouble of plucking roses from the greenhouse when it is not their habit, nor hobby... Well. I wish for the efforts to not be in vain. 

		Furthermore, I do apologise I could not deliver them myself and make sure they remain in pristine shape. 
		You never deserve anything less, ${mc_miss} ${mc_lastname}.
		I hope to convey this sentiment in our future meetings.
		Each and every time.
	*else 
		I hope you are most well since we parted? I, myself, have found that—my spirit is invigorated by our meeting.
		*line_break 
		I wish, for you, the same.

		—I pray the flowers arrived as well as they departed. If the delivery did not keep its bloom and beauty, or its proud height, please—[i]do inform me[/i]. I will not stand for it, and will promptly send another. I admit—when one goes to the trouble of plucking roses from the greenhouse when it is not ones habit, nor hobby... 
		*line_break
		Simply, I wish for the efforts to not be in vain. 

		Would you allow me to apologise I could not deliver them myself? To ensure they had remain in pristine shape... 
		You never deserve anything less, ${mc_miss} ${mc_lastname}.
		I hope to convey this sentiment in our future meetings.
		Truly.

		*comment Well—as I tend to repeat, [i]if one wishes things to be done right[/i]... Alas. I could not find the time to get away from my business at this hour.

	Enclosed are the three invitations to the ball for the day after tomorrow. 

	The information you require will be delivered as soon as it is collected. Do let me know if you require any further clarifications or assistance.

*else
	*if (someKindOfSimp)
		I hope you are most well since we parted? I, myself, have found my spirit invigorated by the meeting. I wish, for you, the same.
		
	Enclosed are the three invitations to the ball the day after tomorrow. 
	I will send a carriage to collect you and your companions on the day.

	The information you require will be delivered as soon as it is collected. Do let me know if you require any further clarifications or assistance.

*if (((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp)) and (gotAskedToBall = false))
	*comment The writing distance from the previous passage and the new extends, as if a pause.
	*line_break
	*page_break
	[i]On a more personal note,[/i]
	I desire to ask, presumptuous as it may be, a manner of favour of you—
	*line_break
	—Firstly—I feel hauntingly compelled to clarify that this is singularly uncommon of me—nonetheless, I have to ask:

	*if (hMan)
		My ${mc_lady}, would you do me the great honour of accompanying me on the day of the ball?
	*else
		My ${mc_lady}, would you do me the great honour of accompanying me on the day of the ball? As my most honoured guest.
	*line_break
	There are many things one could say, but more than anything, I ask simply because I wish it.

	Further reasons are as noted below: 
	*if (hMan)
		As my personal guest for the evening, you would be regarded in the highest esteem. Additionally, I would take great pleasure in being able to escort you in my carriage to the ball on the night in question for each and everyone’s comfort. Lastly, we may speak more; I wish terribly to do so, and I fear the ball itself will leave little room.
		*line_break
		If this is unwanted, put it out of your mind, and leave no response. Think nothing of it.

		[i]However—[/i]
		*line_break
		Should it entice you, even if only by the smallest speck, you need only send me a message with any encouragement; One assent, no matter how meek or small, and I shall seek to be your most ardent admirer.

		With bated breath, I await your words.
	*else
		As my personal guest for the evening, you would be regarded in the highest esteem by everyone. Additionally, I would take greatly appreciate being able to escort you in my carriage to the ball on the night in question, for each and everyone’s comfort. 
		*line_break
		Lastly, there we may speak more; I wish terribly to do so, and I fear the ball itself will leave little room.
		*line_break
		If this is unwanted, please put it out of your mind, and leave no response. Think nothing of it.

		[i]However—[/i]
		*line_break
		Should it appeal to you, even if only by the smallest speck, you need only send me a message with any encouragement; One assent, no matter how meek or small, and I shall seek to be your most ardent follower, ${mc_madam}.

		I await your words, with bated breath.

	Only profound respect and sincere regards,
	*line_break
	Yours, ${h_sir2} ${hName} Hawthorne.

*elseif (((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp)) and (gotAskedToBall))
	*comment The writing distance from the previous passage and the new extends, as if a pause.

	*line_break
	*page_break
	[i]On a more personal note,[/i]
	$!{mc_miss}, I hope it is not too bold to say that I, I find my mind—far too easily, lingers on thoughts—of this coming night.
	*line_break
	Am I? Being too bold, my ${mc_lady}?

	Do not feel compelled to answer. I shall know when we meet again. 
	These are my feelings on the night, yet I assure you, there are perks to you for accompanying me as well:
	*line_break
	As my personal guest for the evening, you will be regarded in the highest esteem. Moreover, I shall send two carriages. One for your chaperones and one for us. So that we may [i]all[/i] travel in comfort.

	I believe I shall take much pleasure in being able to escort you to the ball on the night in question.
	There are so few moments one can share undisturbed, are there not?

	*line_break

	I count the minutes till we meet again, My ${mc_lady}.

	With profound respect and sincere regards,
	*line_break
	Yours, ${h_sir2} ${hName} Hawthorne

*elseif ((someKindOfSimp))
	With profound respect and sincere regards,
	*line_break
	Yours, ${h_sir2} ${hName} Hawthorne
*else
	[i]With profound respect and sincere regards[/i],
	*line_break
	$!{h_sir2} ${hName} Hawthorne

*if ((someKindOfSimp = false) and (HRomance))
	Ps. While walking through my greenhouse gardens, I discovered this rose, and immediately thought of you. I thought it apt to share it with the recipient. Do be mindful of the thorns.

*temp didntTouchTheFlower false

*fake_choice
	*if ((someKindOfSimp = true) and (HRomance)) #Bend down and smell the roses.
		*goto smellTheRoses
	*if ((someKindOfSimp = false) and (HRomance)) #Pick up the rose and breathe it in.
		*goto smellTheRose
	*if ((someKindOfSimp = true) and (HRomance)) #Flowers, at least these, hold little interest to you. You simply turn the letter over to see if that is all there is.
		But there is nothing of interest even on the back. 
		*goto romanceButDontWantToSmellFlowers
	*if ((someKindOfSimp = false) and (HRomance)) #Flowers, at least this one, hold little interest to you. You simply turn the letter over to see if that is all there is.
		But there is nothing of interest even on the back. 

		There is only...
		*set didntTouchTheFlower true
		*goto romanceButDontWantToSmellFlower
	*if (HRomance = false) #You turn the letter over to see if that is all there was.
		But there is nothing of interest on the back.

*page_break

*label testingSkip
*if (HRomance = false)
	Your landlady hurries into the hallway from where she must have been waiting nearby for your return and bleats, "[i]Oh[/i]! Sherlock, did you see?!" Mrs Hudson asks, despite there being no need, as she spies your very hand already on the delivery. 

	"I was most pleased to accept this post on your behalf. Of course, we all know who it is from, even [i]I[/i] could deduce [i]that[/i]." 

	Her smile grows wide and wild. "You have done very well. Very well indeed."

	*page_break
	*goto skipFlowers

*label smellTheRoses

*if (flowersWhite)
	Roses are habitually fragrant flowers, but had they ever smelt this sweet? 

	Been so pristine. 		

	Bloomed so white and so green?
*elseif (flowersRed)
	Roses are habitually fragrant flowers, but had they ever smelt this sweet? 
	
	So red and so green.

The petals were velvet to touch. The thorns were all cut but at the very top. The amount was abundant to excess upon excess. Furthermore, here was that same quality. You could not escape the condition. The attention to detail necessary to achieve it... 

Perhaps there is worth to ${h_his} personal touch if this is the delivery?

Perhaps—

By your side, there's a ruckus.

*label romanceButDontWantToSmellFlowers

Your landlady hurries into the hallway from where she must have been waiting nearby for your return and bleats, "[i]Oh[/i]! Sherlock, did you see?!" Mrs Hudson asks, despite there being no need, as she spies your very hand already on the delivery. 

"And well done, [i]well done[/i], dear! I was most pleased to accept this post on your behalf. Of course, we all know who they are from, even [i]I[/i] could deduce [i]that[/i]." 

Her smile grows wide and wild. "And we all know what this display means, do we not?"

*fake_choice
	#"Mrs Hudson, I implore you, speak. You wish to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it."
		Mrs Hudson's eyes narrow at your far too familiar line, "I feel an implication being made I am not quite a part of, and I find I will mind it very much once I grasp it in its entirety, Sherlock! [i]However[/i], we have matters of more import at our doorstep! These flowers symbolise much,"

		*label mrsHudsonFlowers

		The landlady continues,
		*if (mcWoman = h_man)
			*if (flowersRed)
				"A large bouquet, red roses, this fine—the thorns cut so tenderly, it is a clear display—a very clear display—"

				"Of?"

				"Is it not obvious, darling? It would indicate... well, love, ${mc_name}? Of a passionate, enduring kind. A good, smooth, soft, comfortable kind, a path without thorns. Now—do not get me wrong, I am sure it is a friendly sort of love—and it is yet early—but it can be a hope. Of this kind. Of a dear, dear friendship." 
			*elseif (flowersWhite)
				"A large bouquet, white roses, this fine—the thorns cut so tenderly, it is a clear display—a very clear display—"

				"Of?"

				"Well. Is it not obvious, darling? It would indicate... love, ${mc_name}? Of a pure, innocent kind. A smooth and serene, soft and comfortable kind, a path without thorns. Gentle and free from pain and toil. Of course—do not get me wrong, it is yet early—but it can be a hope. Of this kind." 
		*else
			*if (flowersRed)
				"A large bouquet, red roses, this fine—the thorns cut so tenderly, it is a clear display—a very clear display—"

				"Of?"

				"Is it not obvious, darling? It would indicate... well, love, ${mc_name}? Of a passionate, enduring kind. A good, smooth, soft, comfortable kind, a path without thorns. Now—do not get me wrong, I am sure it is a friendly sort of love—and it is yet early—but it can be a hope. Of this kind. Of a dear, dear friendship."  
			*elseif (flowersWhite)
				"A large bouquet, white roses, this fine—the thorns cut so tenderly, it is a clear display—a very clear display—"

				"Of?"

				"Well. Is it not obvious, darling? It would indicate... love, ${mc_name}? Of a pure, innocent kind. A smooth and serene, soft and comfortable kind, a path without thorns. Gentle and free from pain and toil. Of course—do not get me wrong, it is yet early—but it can be a hope. Of this kind." 

	#"No. We do not."
		Mrs Hudson's eyes narrow, "All this great mind wasted on peculiarities and nothing practical—Sherlock—these flowers symbolise much! There is an entire language to it—"

		*goto mrsHudsonFlowers
	#"No—nevertheless, I doubt I can escape the enlightenment—"
		Mrs Hudson's eyes narrow, and her mouth scoffs, "All this great mind wasted on peculiarities and nothing practical—Sherlock—these flowers symbolise much! There is an entire language to it—"

		*goto mrsHudsonFlowers
	#"I am afraid I do know..." It's rather a display of interest, a specific one.
		*goto sherlockFlowers
	#"Oh, yes. I am aware."
		*goto sherlockFlowers

	#"Twenty-four... of this very shade... I... yes..."
		*label sherlockFlowers
		These flowers symbolise much. 

		Flower meaning has come up more than once in your detective work. There is an entire language to it...
		*comment TODO MAYBE ADD MORE VARIATION // And more yet than that in your personal life (//tho you do not know why...). etc etc

		A large bouquet of twenty-four... It can symbolize the hours in a day. A constant.

		Carefully cut thorns but at the very top of the long stems... Thorns of the rose, found in tales of Aphrodite to Corinthians, Paul... It speaks of a balance. A smooth path with realities seen. The rose is presented and seen as it is. With, perhaps, some trimming and design.

		*if (flowersRed)
			And finally. Red roses, this fine...

			It would indicate. 

			Love. 

			A passionate, enduring kind.
		*elseif (flowersWhite)
			And finally. White roses, this fine...

			It would indicate. 

			Love. 

			Of a pure, gentle kind.
			
		*if (mcWoman = h_man)
			Mrs Hudson interjects, "Is it not lovely? Of course, ${mc_name} do not forget, it is yet early—but it can be a hope. Of this kind. Of a dear, dear friendship. Is it not lovely? To find one so clear in their affections—" 
			
		*else
			Mrs Hudson interjects, "Is it not lovely? Of course, ${mc_name} do not forget, it is yet early—but it can be a hope. Of this kind. But is it not romantic? To find one so clear in their affections—" 


*page_break
*goto skipFlowers

*label smellTheRose
You suppose this is a part of the game you two have begun to play.

$!{hName} wants to know if you are clever enough—or perhaps ${h_he} is simply so eccentric it can not be said in any common-way, to ask you—to understand ${h_his} meaning—

$!{h_his} feelings.

*label romanceButDontWantToSmellFlower

That one dark, blackened, red rose, unbloomed, and many thorns sharp, screams ${h_his} sentiments from tip to stem.

It is a warning.

*page_break

A single long, bud rose with thorns intact. 

The colour of old blood. 

Not yet a scent that is sweet, but too ripe and bitter.

*if (didntTouchTheFlower = false)
	Your fingertips linger on a sharp edge.

The rosebud may symbolise promise and potential in romance and love, but the presence of thorns threatens obstacles and difficulties ahead. 

As if that was not enough, it is in a shade not scarlet, crimson, nor maroon. But a dark mahogany. A puddle of death in mud mixed with the faintest hint of wine.

Much like the death the day before.

As the rain mixed with the man, earth and insides blended in a most intimate fashion.

*if (didntTouchTheFlower)
	*goto skipChoiceOneFlower

*fake_choice
	#[i]How romantic.[/i]
		[i]How strangely romantic it is...[/i]
		*fake_choice
			#My finger rests on the knife’s edge of the flower's thorn, of the bloom chosen solely for me.
				It pricks the skin. $!{h_his} flower pricks your skin.

				A drop of blood appears, caresses and coats as it rounds, then drips on the dark wood of the credenza below.

				*comment (if got the thorn comparison)
				*comment (change depending on what you got)
				[i]I find myself here, pricked.[/i]

				And then you were two.

			#I pull away.
				But the edge pricks your skin. $!{h_his} flower pricks your skin.

				A drop of blood appears, caresses and coats as it rounds, then drips on the dark wood of the credenza below.

				*comment (if got the thorn comparison)
				*comment (change depending on what you got)
				[i]I find myself here, pricked.[/i]

				And then you were two.
	#How rude!
		Strange, [i]rude[/i] manner. 

		Send a proper bouquet—if one does—or do not do it at all!

	#How deplorable.
		It's all strange and shameful to send such a thing.

		It is hardly polite.
	#How... little I care—
		A rose.

		You find even with this name, it did not smell sweet.

		Thankfully, it is of no consequence to you.

		$!{h_he} may send strange gifts, and you may choose to ignore them completely—

*label skipChoiceOneFlower
*page_break 

Your landlady hurries into the hallway from where she must have been waiting nearby for your return and bleats, "[i]Oh[/i]! Sherlock, did you see?!" Mrs Hudson asks, despite there being no need, as she spies your very hand near the delivery. 

"And well done, [i]well done[/i], dear! I was most pleased to accept this post on your behalf. Of course, we all know who they are from, even [i]I[/i] could deduce [i]that[/i]." 

Her smile grows wide and wild. "You have done very well. Very well indeed."

*page_break

*label skipFlowers

*comment //should it really only be for romance?

*comment Talk with Mrs H.
*comment Have conversation with mrs H about the ROs.

*if (HRomance)
	"$!{h_sir2} Hawthorne…" Mrs Hudson lingers with her words. "[i]Quite a ${h_man}[/i]… Quite. A. $!{h_man} To even send you flowers."
	
	*if (someKindOfSimp = false)
		"Flower," you correct.
		
		"Pish posh. It must simply mean… that you are a singular ${mcPerson}. Yes. That's it! It was entirely a compliment. Surely so. Not as if the ${h_man} couldn't afford to fill the house in bloom, should ${h_he}  wish. These rich folk do not think as the rest of us. Their minds work in mysterious ways." She nods, satisfied with her self-convincing.
	*else
		*fake_choice
			#"Such good friends ${h_he} and I are already," I say with sarcasm.
				*if (mcWoman != h_man)
					"Oh—don't play the fool, Sherlock. It suits you most ill! $!{h_his} intentions could not be more clear! Play your cards right, and you will dine in all the best houses and wear the finest clothes!"
				*else
					"Yes! It is all I could have ever dreamt of—[i]for you[/i], with your wants and wishes in mind, of course…" she smiles.

			#"Such good friends $!{h_he} and I are already!" I say with the most enthusiastic belief. 	
				*if ((mcWoman != h_man))
					"Oh… Sherlock… I—never you mind. Yes, great friends. Great, good friends. And remember to keep very close by my side at the ball… For your general... protection…"
				*else
					"Yes! It is all I could have ever dreamt of—[i]for you[/i], with your wants and wishes in mind, of course." She smiles.
			*if (someKindOfSimp = false) #"I do rather like the flower... It is a very lovely gesture, do you not think, Mrs Hudson?"
				"It is, my dear. Very lovely," She says with a warm tone, as she smiles so softly. "It is, indeed."
			*if (someKindOfSimp) #"I do rather like the flowers... It is a very kind gesture, do you not think, Mrs Hudson?"
				"It is, my dear. Most kind," She says with a warm tone, as she smiles so softly. "It is, indeed."
			*if (h_man = "man") #"Handsome too..."
				*if ((mcWoman != h_man))
					"Oh, [i]yes[/i]. Very… I am grateful for your good taste, dear. Handsome and rich with a title to boot."
				*else
					"Yes… I suppose so… But really, Sherlock, having handsome friends are entirely a wasted endeavour. Money. Status. Now [i]those[/i] are the best traits of friendships, I have found. Thankfully, you have secured these too!"
			*if ((h_man = "woman")) #"Quite becoming too..."
				*if ((mcWoman != h_man))
					"Oh, [i]yes[/i]. Very… I am grateful for your good taste, dear. Elegant, becoming, and rich with a title to boot."
				*else
					"Yes… I suppose so… But really, Sherlock, having handsome or pretty friends are entirely a wasted endeavour. Money. Status. Now [i]those[/i] are the best traits of friendships, I have found. Thankfully, you have secured these too!"
			#"A wasted gesture."
				*if (mcWoman != h_man) 
					"Oh!" She sounds entirely offended, her hand almost flinging to swat your arm. "Sherlock—you wouldn't know romance if it hit you atop of the head!"
				*else
					"Oh!" She sounds entirely offended, her hand almost flinging to swat your arm. "Sherlock—you wouldn't know gentile courtesy if it hit you atop of the head!"
	*page_break

*if ((true))
	*comment always on
	*comment // other version could bring up the biscuits again?
	
	Mrs Hudson speaks again, making a point to hesitate before she speaks, "Watson gave me an earful earlier about leaving you alone with that ${h_man}, $!{h_sir2} Hawthorne? Highly irregular of ${j_him}, I should have thought! You always take your clients alone. I was simply being respectful to your complex process, which I, of course, am too lacking in mental faculties to understand. I say, let genius work. I do not interfere. Never. Not ever." 
	
	*fake_choice
		#"$!{j_he} was rather... [i]testy[/i]."
			"$!{j_he} was rather... [i]testy[/i]."
			
			"Aflame, really."
			
			"Quite?"
			
			"Colour changed entirely."
			
			"Anger strikes ${j_him} rarely. But when it does—"
			
			"Poor man might erupt at this rate."
			
			"Mmm."
		#"You know Watson. Entirely impossible to understand, at times."
			"Oh, [i]yes[/i]. Yes. You are right. $!{j_he} acts in ${j_hi} own little manner, I'd do best to remember that."
			
			"Quite right."
		#"The talking to was entirely justified, Mrs Hudson."
			"Oh—not you too! I give up. No, I simply give up. The generation today, you all act in such manners, I do not understand it at all! One day, up is down, and down is up. I shall have a headache if I hear more of this!"
		#"Poor ${johnName}..."
			"Poor me! Poor [i]me[/i], Sherlock! I did absolutely nothing to deserve such derision!"

	*page_break
	
*if ((true))
	*comment always on? hmmm unsure
	Mrs Hudson's eyes you and the door for a moment before speaking once again, "You headed to that detective of yours in a hurry. $!{l_hi} name appears all the more recently… I did not realise you were close?"
	
	*fake_choice
		#"We are not."
			*set talkedToMrsAboutL "not close"
			"We are not."
			
			"Indeed? So many years of cases spent together to not be close… $!{l_hi} loss, Sherlock. Believe you me. I'm sure you can find a much better detective to work with," she says, smiling, entirely believing you can acquire a new cooperative copper as easily as purchasing red herring at the fishmongers.
		#"Not anymore."
			*set talkedToMrsAboutL "not close"
			"Not anymore."
			
			"Indeed? Entirely ${l_hi} loss, Sherlock. I'm sure you can find a much better detective to work with," she says, smiling, entirely believing you can acquire a new cooperative copper as easily as purchasing red herring at the fishmongers.
		#"I thought we were..."
			*set talkedToMrsAboutL "sad"
			"I thought we were..."
			
			"If ${l_he} implied otherwise, ${l_he} is a fool. And it is entirely ${l_hi} loss. I'm sure you can find a much better detective to work with," she says, smiling, entirely believing you can acquire a new cooperative copper as easily as purchasing red herring at the fishmongers.
		#"Eh..."
			*set talkedToMrsAboutL "not close"
			"Eh..."
			
			"No, indeed? So many years of cases spent together to not be close… $!{l_hi} loss, Sherlock. Believe you me. I'm sure you can find a much better detective to work with." she says, smiling, entirely believing you can acquire a new cooperative copper as easily as purchasing red herring at the fishmongers.
		#"We are... in a way."
			*set talkedToMrsAboutL "sad"
			"We are... in a way."
			
			"In a way? So many years of cases spent together to not be closer… Well, either way, it's ${l_hi} loss, Sherlock. Believe you me. I'm sure you can find a much better detective to work with." she says, smiling, entirely believing you can acquire a new cooperative copper as easily as purchasing red herring at the fishmongers.
		#"So—about this ball—" I say only to deflect.
			*set talkedToMrsAboutL "deflect"
			Her eyebrows lift, and her forehead wrinkles further. "Yes?"
			
			"… Quite… something. No?"
			
			"Yes." She nods. "Yes. Indeed."
			
			"… Mmm."
			
	*page_break


*page_break
*comment Discuss if MC can dance or not?

"And on the topic of the case—Sherlock, I have to ask—can you dance?"

*fake_choice
	#"Very well, very well, indeed." I say with full conviction.
		*set canDance true
		"I thought so. Yes. Of course, you must know. Brilliant as you are."
	#"I can... well enough." I say with some modesty.
		*set canDance true
		"I thought so. Yes. Of course, you must know. Brilliant as you are."
	#"Very well, very well, indeed..." I lie to a ridiculous degree.
		"I thought so. Yes. Of course, you must know. Brilliant as you are."
	#"No..." 
		"No? No, as in… not at all? Oh, dear… Well, perhaps it won't come up. You are there to work, so… you might not have to dance at all? Yes, yes, we shall make do. It won't be a problem. Don't you worry yourself about it, dear."
	#"How could that possibly be relevant to my case?" I ask, almost appalled. Why would I have ever cared to learn or commit that to memory?
		"You may be asked to dance?" Mrs Hudson says.
		
		"Don't be preposterous."

		*elseif (attractive > 2)
			She eyes your face and figure further, her face crinkling into some sort of disbelief. "I'm afraid to say that you may... ${mc_name}. There is a danger... of that."

		*if (attractive = 2)
			She eyes your face and figure further. "You may... my dear. There is that danger..."

		*else 
			Her eyes narrow as she scrutinizes your face and then figure. "... You may..." She says as if measuring the possibility.


*comment #"Well enough."
*comment "Good. [i]Good[/i]. 	I thought so. Yes. Of course, you must know. Brilliant as you are. Of course, you must have picked it up somewhere."
	
*page_break

*comment W walks in—
*comment //+ for chapter 6 or 5 (if mc is asked out) and w is jealous. "You are going to the ball together, as their escort?! Why did you not say?" mc: "Oh, did i not?"
*comment --
*comment Discuss with W what happened with L? being invited by H? Why they didn't come with before — "I could have used you there, Watson..."


Watson enters the hallways where you and Mrs Hudson seemingly, to the good doctor, fuss over the delivery of the previously visiting gentleman.

"What's the big idea anyway," ${j_he} bellows.
*if ((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp))
	"It's a bundle of flowers and a card. Are we really supposed to be impressed by such displays? Please tell me you are not being charmed by this act—"

*elseif (HRomance)
	"It's [i]one[/i] unseemly rose and a card. Are we really supposed to be impressed by such things? Please tell me you are not being charmed by this act—"

*else
	"It's a letter. Are we really supposed to be impressed by such things? Please tell me you are not being charmed by this act—"

"Oh, most certainly!" Mrs Hudson interjects.

*if ((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp))
	"Anyone can send flowers! I could send—"
*elseif (HRomance)
	"Anyone can send a flower! I could send—"
*else
	"Anyone can send a card! I could send—"

*if (HRomance)
	"Well, have you recently, ${johnSir}? No, I think not. My house has been decidedly lacking in fresh-cut blooms."
*else 
	"Well, have you recently, ${johnSir}? No, I think not."

*page_break

*if (HRomance)
	"I only mean—now, hold on a minute there, Madam. Why and to [i]whom[/i] should I even deliver these flowers? I have had no such occasion in—"
*else 
	"I only mean—now, hold on a minute there, Madam. Why and to [i]whom[/i] should I even send these cards? I have had no such occasion in—"


*if (johnMan)
	"Dear boy, there does not need to be an occasion! The height of romance and affection, love and friendship, are the smaller things, the gifts where you least expect them. Whether that be a card or a kind word." She scoffs, "You really do have a lot to learn, but do not worry, I shall instruct you—"
*else
	"Dear girl, there does not need to be an occasion! The height of romance and affection, love and friendship, are the smaller things, the gifts where you least expect them. Whether that be a card or a kind word." She scoffs, "You really do have a lot to learn, but do not worry, I shall instruct you—"

You see Watson turns all the more scarlet. But for once, it is in a manner more rare to see—although strangely common this particular day—where it is not shy, reserved, nor pleased.
"You shall do no such thing, Mrs Hudson!" $!{j_hi} tone is raised, and ${j_hi} expression rather grim.

A gasp comes from Mrs Hudson's general direction. "Why I never!" followed by a dramatic sigh and a little too-long pause. "I am capable of knowing where I am not wanted. Don't you worry, ${johnName}. I shan't bother to help any longer—" The older woman leaves with a louder-than-normal stomp, followed by a roaring call for the maid to join her upstairs.

*page_break

As Mrs Hudson departs, Watson looks much placated and somewhat deflated, yet ${j_he} takes no steps to stop her. 

Rather unusual too…

The doctor, your previous constant, [i]now near constant[/i], companion, walks over to the credenza and seizes the letter before you have any chance to interject.

A grimmer sight overtakes ${j_hi} countenance than before. Lip thinned, jaw ticking, eyes narrowed, erasing all sweet softness you have come to expect.
*if ((gotAskedToBall = true))
	"You have accepted an offer for ${h_him} to escort you to the ball?!"
*elseif (((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp)) and (gotAskedToBall = false))
	"You can't seriously be considering this offer, for ${h_him} to escort you to the ball?!"
*else
	"$!{h_he} speaks very candidly for a new acquaintance—did you encourage this?"

*fake_choice
	#"What has gotten into you? [i]That letter[/i] is my personal property and you have [i]no[/i] right—"
		"You frequently read the letters and journals of strangers in your cases, without flinching—don't pretend this to be above you—"
		
		"I am not a stranger—"
		
		"All the more reason then!" $!{j_he} breathes heavy. $!{j_hi} eyes on you. A pause and one-half of a realisation. "My reasons are as noble as yours, ${mc_name}, in your constant battle against misdeeds and criminality."
		
		"—Our battle, I should think."
		
		$!{j_he} sighs. "Yes. [i]Our battle[/i]. I seek to protect you—"
		
		*label WFight
		*fake_choice
			#"You go too far."
				"[i]I[/i] go too far—[i]this[/i], of all things is where you draw the line? What spell has ${h_he} over you? Please tell me it is not because ${h_he} is..."

				*if ((HRomance = false) and (someKindOfSimp = false))
					"What—" You question ${j_hi} implication, "Do you even refer to—"
					
					"$!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort—'"

					"I do not see how any of this is even relevant—" you ask, whether this to be the truth or not.
					
					"The sooner ${h_he} is out of our lives, the better." There is a finality to it; to ${j_hi} tone. Then a pause. 

					Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.

					*goto whyDidYouNotTellMe
				*else
					"What—" You question ${j_hi} implication. "Say it…"
					
					"$!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort.'"
					
					"You think me this shallow?" you ask. Whether this to be the truth or not, the mere accusation is... it's too much.
					
					"I wish, beyond all, that you are not," there is a finality to it, to ${j_hi} tone. 

					Then a pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
					Then another.

				*goto watsonHatesH2
			#"Don't."
				"Do not what—[i]this[/i], of all things is where you draw the line? What spell has ${h_he} over you? Please tell me it is not because ${h_he} is..."

				*if ((HRomance = false) and (someKindOfSimp = false))
					"What—" You question ${j_hi} implication, "Do you even refer to—"
					
					"$!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort—'"

					"I do not see how any of this is even relevant—" you ask, whether this to be the truth or not.
					
					"The sooner ${h_he} is out of our lives, the better." There is a finality to ${j_hi} tone. Then, a pause. 

					Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.

					*goto whyDidYouNotTellMe
				*else
					"What—" You question ${j_hi} implication. "Say it…"
					
					"$!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort.'"
					
					"You think me this shallow?" you ask. Whether this to be the truth or not, the mere accusation is... it's too much.
					
					"I wish, beyond all, that you are not," there is a finality to it, to ${j_hi} tone. 

					Then a pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
					Then another.

				*goto watsonHatesH2

			#"And in most cases, I would not mind—"
				"But you do. Here? [i]This[/i], of all things, is where you draw the line. What spell has ${h_he} over you? Please tell me it is not because ${h_he} is..."

				*if ((HRomance = false) and (someKindOfSimp = false))
					"What—" You question ${j_hi} implication, "Do you even refer to—"
					
					"$!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort—'"

					"I do not see how any of this is even relevant—" you ask, whether this to be the truth or not.
					
					"The sooner ${h_he} is out of our lives, the better." There is a finality to ${j_hi} tone. Then, a pause. 

					Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.

					*goto whyDidYouNotTellMe
				*else
					"What—" You hasten ${j_hi} implication. "Say it…"
					
					"$!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort.'"

					"You think me this shallow?" you ask, whether this to be the truth or not, as the storm of the argument takes you.
					
					"I wish, beyond all, that you are not," there is a finality to it, to ${j_hi} tone. 

					Then a pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
					Then another.
				
				*label watsonHatesH2
				
				*if ((HRomance = false) and (someKindOfSimp = false))
					*goto whyDidYouNotTellMe

				*else
					Watson pauses.
					"$!{h_he} showers you with all this lavishness and attention—do you not think it strange? And ${h_him} trying to monopolise you not yet a day after knowing you?"
				
				*fake_choice
					#"First of all—rude—" I deserve the world; how dare ${j_he} imply otherwise!
						*if (genderMC != h_man)
							"First of all—rude—there is nothing strange for a ${h_man} to lavish me with attention. I deserve nothing less. Ever."
							
							You continue, "And second of all—I'd rather have possessiveness to passiveness in a ${h_man}. In the end, it is [i]I[/i] that decides if I shall be monopolised or not, and for you to have [i]any[/i] opinion on the matter is, frankly, ridiculous and a point mute—"

						*else
							"First of all—rude—there is nothing strange for anyone to lavish me with attention. I deserve nothing less. Ever."
							
							You continue, "And second of all—I'd rather have possessiveness to passiveness. Moreover, in the end, it is [i]I[/i] that decides if I shall be monopolised or not, and for you to have [i]any[/i] opinion on the matter is, frankly, ridiculous and a point mute—"

						"I see."

						There is a pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
						Then another.

					*if (someKindOfSimp) #"$!{h_he} may be as overtly lavishing as ${h_he} wishes, and I shall use it to my advantage—"
						"$!{h_he} may be as overtly lavishing as ${h_he} wishes, and I shall use it to my advantage—there is hardly any fault to it, Watson—"

						"No fault?!" $!{j_hi} face is grim, but ${j_he} does pause.

						Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
						Then another.

						As the moment drags.

					#"Perhaps it is a [i]little[/i] strange..."
						"Perhaps it is a [i]little[/i] strange..."

						"Only a [i]little[/i]?" $!{j_hi} face is grim, but ${j_he} does pause.

						Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
						Then another.
						
					#"I do not wish to speak of this any longer—"
						"I do not wish to speak of this any longer—" you insist. 

						$!{j_hi} face is grim, but ${j_he} does pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
					#"How is that possibly strange, ${johnName}?" I do not understand this—
						"How is that possibly strange, ${johnName}?" you ask in confusion to the current tension, and the doctor's own question.

						*if (genderMC != h_man)
							"I—" ${j_hi} eyes look towards the door and away from you. "If you do not see it, what can I do..." ${j_he} says as if more to ${j_himself} than to you.
						*else
							"I—" ${j_hi} eyes look towards the door and away from you. "I... I suppose I hardly understand it myself," ${j_he} says quietly, almost as if more to ${j_himself} than to you.


						There is a pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.
						
						Then another.
						

		*goto whyDidYouNotTellMe
				
			
	#"My plans are of no concern of yours!"
		"It is every concern!" $!{j_he} breathes heavy. $!{j_hi} eyes on you. A pause and one-half of a realisation. "My reasons are as noble as yours, ${mc_name}, to defend why you act beyond normality in your constant battle against misdeeds and criminality—"
		
		"It's not our battle, then, any longer?"
		
		$!{j_he} sighs. "Yes. Of course, [i]our battle[/i]. I seek to protect you—"
		*goto WFight
	*if (gotAskedToBall = true) #"I—Yes?" you did accept ${hName}'s offer, but you did not expect to be questioned about it—
		"Why?" ${j_he} asks clipped, tone insistent and hard, as if it be a terrible mistake which you now need to defend.  

		"Because—" many reasons fill your mind, but—

		"Please tell me it is not because ${h_he} is..."

		"What?" You hasten ${j_hi} implication.
		
		"It occurs to me, that... $!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${h_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort.' That is the sort of person you care to be around then?"
		
		"You think me this shallow?" you ask, whether this to be the truth or not, the mere accusation is... it is too much.
		
		"I wish, beyond all, that you are not," there is a finality to it, to ${j_hi} tone.

		*goto watsonHatesH2

	*if (((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp)) and (gotAskedToBall = false)) #"Yes?" you were considering accepting ${hName}'s offer, but you did not expect to be questioned about it.
		"Why?" ${j_he} asks clipped, tone insistent and hard, as if it would be a terrible mistake which you now need to defend.

		"Because—" many reasons fill your mind, but—

		"Please tell me it is not because ${h_he} is..."

		"What?" You hasten ${j_hi} implication.
		
		"It occurs to me, that... $!{h_he} is a lot of things I am not, isn't ${j_he}?" The bitter tone is entirely unfitting of ${johnName}. Unflattering. "Moneyed, titled, some inimitable manner that clocks ${h_him} as the 'better sort.' That is the sort of person you care to be around then?"
		
		"You think me this shallow?" you ask. Whether this to be the truth or not, the mere accusation is... it's too much.
		
		"I wish, beyond all, that you are not," there is a finality to it, to ${j_hi} tone.

		*goto watsonHatesH2

	*if ((false) and (gotAskedToBall = true)) #"No," you lie.
		*set McLiedToWatsonAboutHCh5 true
		$!{j_hi} brows lift. "No?"

		"No," you repeat.

		"Ah." There is a pause. "Of course..." there is a regretfulness to it; to ${j_hi} tone. Then another pause. 

		Followed by a heavy sigh from the doctor.

	*if (gotAskedToBall = false) #"No."
		*if ((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp))
			*set McLiedToWatsonAboutHCh5 true
		$!{j_hi} brows lift. "No?"

		"No," you repeat.

		"Ah." There is a pause. "Of course..." there is a regretfulness to it; to ${j_hi} tone. Then another pause. 

		Followed by a heavy sigh from the doctor.

	#"Watson, I have no wish to speak more on this topic."
		"Watson, I have no wish to speak more on this topic," you insist. 

		$!{j_hi} face is grim, but ${j_he} does pause. Then, a heavy sigh from the doctor.

		*goto whyDidYouNotTellMe



*label whyDidYouNotTellMe
*if ((false) and (gotAskedToBall))
	*comment disabled section.
	"Why did you not tell me that ${h_he} asked to escort you to the ball?"
	*fake_choice
		#"I simply did not have the time, nor did you make it easy—"
			"I simply did not have the time, nor did you make it easy—"

		#"I would have, had you not badgered me and then promptly abandoned me right after the fact—"
			"I would have, had you not badgered me and then promptly abandoned me right after the fact—when had you expected me to, huh? Somewhere in between the angry tone and the shocking desertion?"

		#"When, Watson—when could I have?"
			"When, Watson—when could I have? You were not around much after the fact. When did you expect me to detail this to you?"


		#"Why were you avoiding me?!"
			"Why were you avoiding me?!"

			"I—I was not avoiding, I—you had to scurry off to Lestrade, across town, I simply could not accompany you at this time—"

		#"This topic is over. [i]Over[/i], Watson."
			"This topic is over. [i]Over[/i], Watson." You press.

			Another pause and another sigh. "Is Lestrade well?" ${j_he} asks, changing the direction of the conversation.
			*goto skipToLestradeQ2

	*fake_choice
		#"I could have used you there, Watson..."
			"What dangers could there be in such a place, Sherlock?" ${j_he} asks, bent brows and kind eyes. Said softly, too softly—[i]as if you are inventing or exaggerating some circumstance[/i]—
			
			"I [i]needed[/i] you there. Watson." (If u cried: Your eyes almost flood at remembering their earlier situation). // based on how u acted there. "I did."
		#"Lestrade was horrible to me!"
			"What?"
		#"If you had, you would have seen a new side to Lestrade. A most unwelcome one."
			Watson frowns, ${j_hi} eyes darkening at implied possibilities. "I—of what do you speak, Sherlock?"
		#"Nevermind..." I can not tell ${j_him}... It shall not lead to anything good.
		#"Fine." You say with intended finality. The topic is... exhausted. You want to hear no more of it.

*else
	*label skipToLestradeQ1
	*comment TODO
	*comment ADD THING WHERE THE TURN IS A BIT DIFFERENT IF U JUST ARGUED
	
	"Is Lestrade well?" $!{j_he} asks as if to change the topic.
	
	What a question.
	
	The answer would rather be [i]no[/i], but do you wish to reveal as much?
	
	*comment TODO (Need to rebalance this convo a bit tbh...)
	*label skipToLestradeQ2
	*temp seriousNoAvailable true
	*temp alreadySaidLWasNotGood false
	*fake_choice
		#I swallow. "... I wish you had come. I could have... I needed you there, ${johnName}."
			*label IwishYouHadCome
			*set mcIsVisiblyUpset true
			*set seriousNoAvailable false
			$!{j_he} pauses at your words, but...

			"What dangers could there be in such a place, Sherlock?" ${j_he} asks, bent brows and kind eyes. Said softly, too softly—[i]as if you are inventing or exaggerating some circumstance[/i]—
			
			*if (wasCrying)
				"I [i]needed[/i] you there. ${johnName}." Your eyes nearly flood again, simply from remembering the moment. "I did."
			*else
				"I [i]needed[/i] you there. ${johnName}." Your voice takes on a new, sombre tone. "I did."

			$!{j_hi} brows lower further in a twitch, the corners of the lips which were raised in kindness sink. $!{j_hi} voice now dark, "Did something happen, ${mc_name}?"

			*label LestradeWasHorribleToMe
			*fake_choice
				#"Lestrade was horrible to me!"
					*set mcIsVisiblyUpset true
					"Lestrade was horrible to me!"

					"What?"

					*goto tellWatsonEverything
				#"Only that, if you had come with, you would have seen a new side to Lestrade. A most unwelcome one."
					"Only that, if you had come with, you would have seen a new side to Lestrade. A most unwelcome one."

					Watson frowns, ${j_hi} eyes darkening at implied possibilities. "I—of what do you speak, Sherlock?"

					*label tellWatsonEverything

					*if (triedToHelpL)
						You begin to explain. That mood of Lestrade's which was clear from the start. Followed by you simply trying to help—
					*else
						You begin to explain. That mood of Lestrade's which was clear from the start. Followed by you simply trying to leave once the business was concluded—
					
					$!{j_he} does not speak for many moments. As you repeat some of the words Lestrade had spoken, you see
					*if (johnMan)
						${j_hi} wide neck pulse and tense above ${j_hi} collar.
					*else
						her temple pulse with some firm expression.
					*if ((bickersOftenWithL) and (wasCrying = false))
						"Sherlock..." $!{j_he} exhales a slow controlled breath. "I realise you and Lestrade, are prone to... arguments." $!{j_he} swallows. "Nevertheless. $!{l_he} has no right to talk to you that way—[i]no bloody right[/i]. You hear me?"
					*else
						"Sherlock—" ${j_hi} voice was so controlled, yet barely contained. "$!{l_he} has no right to talk to you that way—[i]no bloody right[/i]. You hear me?"

					*if (touchAverseCh2)
						$!{j_hi} hand reaches out for your shoulder but hesitates, then returns to ${j_hi} side, clenched and wound.

						"Even if the words held true—[i]which they do not[/i]—I want that made very clear." $!{j_hi} blue eyes travel across your features. "You are doing all you can, in fighting this—this dark mood of yours. Do not let [i]${l_hi}[/i] words, affected by ${l_hi} own troubles, affect [i]you[/i]."
					*else
						$!{j_hi} hand reaches out for your shoulder, one warm palm on you, holding firm.

						"Even if the words held true—[i]which they do not[/i]—I want that made very clear." A thumb makes patterns against the fabric of your arm. "You are doing all you can, in fighting this—this dark mood of yours. Do not let [i]${l_hi}[/i] words, affected by ${l_hi} own troubles, affect [i]you[/i]."

					*if (((WRomance) and (wasCrying)) and (touchAverseCh2 = false))
						You do not know why. But. A tear you held onto for so long, that had remained, it falls.

						One cold tear falls across one heated cheek.

						And ${j_hi} thumb is soon there to cease its descent. And softly rubs at that very cheek with that very warm palm. Close to you. With blue eyes peering so deep into your eyes, it steals your breath away.

						"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}..." $!{j_he} whispers, ${j_hi} voice so near to your ears and so unfamiliarly low. "I don't know what to do with myself when you cry. I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put ${l_him} out of your mind. And I'll make sure it never happens again. Would you do that, precious? For me?"
						
						*fake_choice
							#I nod. It's all I can do.
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"Yes." The words sound so small...
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"Yes." I can, with ${johnName} by my side. 
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good." Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"I shall try." I rouse.
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good." Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"Precious?!"
								Blue eyes open wide, and a hand and breath, and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quickly—roughly—as ${j_he} steps away. As ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

								${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "No—yes, well—you see—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and closes like a small fish. "It's a thing people say, is it not—" ${j_hi} voice cracks, and at such new heights of tone compared to the previous lows.

								[i]Precious[/i]. [i]Precious[/i]. [i]Precious[/i].

								"—The way some say love, or dear, or darling—practically half the population spares no—"

								[i]'Would you do that, precious? For me?'[/i]

								"—Growing up, it was precious this, precious that—"

								"..."

								"—Sweetling, sweetheart, I even heard sugarplum once—"

								"..."

								"—The point is, Sherlock, the point is—"

								"..."

								"We have a ball to prepare for—yes? [i]So[/i], let's!" 

								You swear ${j_he} has no breath left after running so ragged...

								So, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.

							#"Watson, no need to worry about me—I'm alright—I swear it."
								*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

									"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "If you say so... No more of this then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

									But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
								*else
									Blue eyes widen, and a hand and breath, and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quite quickly as ${j_he} steps away. As ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

									${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I—yes—of course—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and closes like a small fish. "I overstepped again, didn't I? Foolish of me—you—you're most unaffected, surely. As you should be—" ${j_hi} voice cracks and at such new heights of tone compared to the previous lows.

					*elseif ((WRomance) and (touchAverseCh2 = false))
						You do not know why. [i]How[/i]. It happens but...

						*if (hairStyleLoose)
							$!{j_hi} other hand, the one not already on you, reaches your temple. Then, it softly brushes away some errant locks away from view. The back of the fingers linger against your cheek, and blue eyes peer so deep into your eyes that it steals your very breath away.
						*else 
							$!{j_hi} hand, it lifts from your shoulder—onto your cheek, with that very warm palm. Blue eyes peering so deep into your eyes it steals your breath away.

						*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
							"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}..." $!{j_he} whispers, ${j_hi} voice so near to your ears and so unfamiliarly low. "I don't know what to do with myself when you are upset. I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put ${l_him} out of your mind. And I'll make sure it never happens again. Would you do that, precious? For me?"
						*else
							"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}..." $!{j_he} whispers, ${j_hi} voice so near to your ears and so unfamiliarly low. "I don't know what to do with myself when you're treated wrongly. I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put ${l_him} out of your mind. And I'll make sure it never happens again. Would you do that, precious? For me?"
						
						*fake_choice
							#I nod.
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"Yes." I can easily, with Watson by my side. 
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good." Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"I shall try." I rouse.
								$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good." Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

								"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

								But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
							#"Precious?!"
								Blue eyes open wide, and a hand and breath, and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quickly—roughly—as ${j_he} steps away. As ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

								${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "No—yes, well—you see—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and closes like a small fish. "It's a thing people say, is it not—" ${j_hi} voice cracks, and at such new heights of tone compared to the previous lows.

								[i]Precious[/i]. [i]Precious[/i]. [i]Precious[/i].

								"—The way some say love, or dear, or darling—practically half the population spares no—"

								[i]'Would you do that, precious? For me?'[/i]

								"—Growing up, it was precious this, precious that—"

								"..."

								"—Sweetling, sweetheart, I even heard sugarplum once—"

								"..."

								"—The point is, Sherlock, the point is—"

								"..."

								"We have a ball to prepare for—yes? [i]So[/i], let's!" 

								You swear ${j_he} has no breath left after running so ragged...

								So, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.

							#"Watson, no need to worry about me, I'm alright—I swear it."
								*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

									"Well..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "If you say so... No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

									But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
								*else
									Blue eyes widen, and a hand and breath, and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quite quickly as ${j_he} steps away. As ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

									${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I—yes—of course—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and closes like a small fish. "I overstepped again, didn't I? Foolish of me—you—you're most unaffected, surely. As you should be—" ${j_hi} voice cracks and at such new heights of tone compared to the previous lows.
							#"This is wholly unnecessary—"
								*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and breath and ${j_hi} closeness robbed from you too quickly.

									"Right..." You notice a blush across ${j_hi} cheek, right where... ${j_he} had touched—the doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "If you say so... No more of this then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

									But, then, for too many breaths, no one speaks.
								*else
									Blue eyes widen, and a hand and breath, and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quite quickly as ${j_he} steps away. As ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

									${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I—yes—of course—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and closes like a small fish. "I overstepped again, didn't I? Foolish of me—you—you're entirely unaffected, surely. As you are. As you should—" ${j_hi} voice cracks and at such new heights of tone compared to the previous lows.


					*else
						*if (touchAverseCh2 = false)
							$!{j_hi} expression speaks such kindness, as it almost always does.
							*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
								"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}," ${j_he} whispers. "I don't know what to do with myself when you are upset. I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put him out of your mind. And I'll attempt to make it so this never happens again. Would you do that, ${mc_name}?"
							*else
								"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}," ${j_he} whispers. "I don't know what to do with myself when you're treated wrongly I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put ${l_him} out of your mind. And I'll attempt to make it so this never happens again. Would you do that, ${mc_name}?"
						*else
							$!{j_hi} hand is steadying on you, firm support, as ${j_he} almost always is. 
							*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
								"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}," ${j_he} says softly. "I don't know what to do with myself when you are upset. I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put ${l_him} out of your mind. And I'll attempt to make it so this never happens again. Would you do that, ${mc_name}?"
							*else
								"Forget all about ${l_him}, ${mc_name}," ${j_he} says softly. "I don't know what to do with myself when you're treated wrongly I—I'll too soon commit crimes of passion, ones I'll hardly regret, but..." $!{j_he} smiles. "Put ${l_him} out of your mind. And I'll attempt to make it so this never happens again. Would you do that, ${mc_name}?"
						
						*fake_choice
							#I nod.
								*if (touchAverseCh2 = false)
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and closeness removed abruptly.

									"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

									Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
								*else
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further.

									"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

									Then, for many moments, no one speaks.

							#"Yes." I can easily, with Watson by my side. 
								*if (touchAverseCh2 = false)
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good." Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and closeness removed abruptly.

									"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

									Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
								*else
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good."

									"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

									Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
							#"I shall try." I rouse.
								*if (touchAverseCh2 = false)
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good." Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and closeness removed abruptly.

									"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

									Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
								*else
									$!{j_he} smiles yet further. "Good."

									"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of that then. We have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's—" 

									Then, for many moments, no one speaks.

							#"Watson, no need to worry about me. I'm alright—I swear it."
								*if (touchAverseCh2 = false)
									*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
										$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and closeness removed abruptly.

										"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "If you say so, no more of that then. We do have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

										Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
									*else
										Blue eyes widen, and a hand and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quite quickly, as ${j_he} steps away. $!{j_hi} expression turning red and crimson.

										${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I—yes, of course—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and close. "I assumed once again, didn't I? Foolish of me, you—you're most unaffected, surely. As you should be—" ${j_hi} voice cracks, and ${j_hi} words cease.
								*else
									*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
										$!{j_he} smiles yet further.

										"Well..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "If you say so, no more of that then. We do have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

										Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
									*else
										Blue eyes widen, and ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

										"I—yes, of course—" ${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I assumed once again, didn't I? Foolish of me, you—you're most unaffected, surely. As you should be—" ${j_hi} voice cracks, and ${j_hi} words cease.
							#"This is wholly unnecessary—"
								*if (touchAverseCh2 = false)
									*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
										$!{j_he} smiles yet further. Then takes a step back, ${j_hi} hand and closeness removed abruptly.

										"Right..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of this then. We do have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

										Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
									*else
										Blue eyes widen, and a hand and ${j_hi} closeness is torn from you quite quickly, as ${j_he} steps away. $!{j_hi} expression turning red and crimson.

										${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I—yes, of course—" $!{j_hi} mouth opens and close. "I assumed once again, didn't I? Foolish of me, you—you're most unaffected, surely. As you should be—" ${j_hi} voice cracks, and ${j_hi} words cease.
								*else
									*if (mcIsVisiblyUpset)
										$!{j_he} smiles yet further.

										"Right..." The doctor clears ${j_hi} throat. "No more of this then. We do have a ball to prepare for. [i]So[/i], let's?" 

										Then, for many moments, no one speaks.
									*else
										Blue eyes widen, and ${j_hi} expression turns red and crimson.

										"I—yes, of course—" ${johnName} clears ${j_hi} throat. "I assumed once again, didn't I? Foolish of me, you—you're most unaffected, surely. As you should be—" ${j_hi} voice cracks, and ${j_hi} words cease.

				#"I..." I nod a few times. "Yes."
					"I..." You nod a few times. "Yes."

					"Tell me—" $!{j_he} urges gently as ${j_hi} hands clench and tighten by ${j_hi} side. "Please. Would you tell me what occurred?"

					*goto tellWatsonEverything

				*selectable_if (alreadySaidLWasNotGood = false) #"No... No—I simply wish you had been by my side. Like always..."  I can not tell ${j_him}. It shall not lead to anything good.
					*if ((seriousNoAvailable = false) and (wasCrying))
						Your doctor's expression softens again. To that too soft, too kind, too understanding gaze, which lingers on yours with tears threatening to fall. "I [i]wish[/i] I could be with you always." $!{j_hi} fair lips part; hesitates. Exhales. Almost trembles... "You know this, don't you? ${mc_name}? Please... do not doubt that. Not ever."
					*else
						Your doctor's expression softens again. To that too soft, too kind, too understanding gaze. "I [i]wish[/i] I could be with you always." $!{j_hi} fair lips part. Hesitates. "You know this, don't you? ${mc_name}? Please... do not doubt that. Not ever."

					*fake_choice
						#I only nod.
						#"Yes..."
						#"Yes."
						#"..."
				*selectable_if ((seriousNoAvailable) and (alreadySaidLWasNotGood = false)) #"No. Of course not."
					"No. Of course not," you say perfectly convincingly.

					Your doctor's expression softens. To that too soft, too kind, too understanding gaze. "Good. I'm glad, ${mc_name}." $!{j_hi} fair lips part. Hesitates. "But you know you can, tell me anything... don't you? Should there ever be anything—"

					*fake_choice
						#I only nod.
						#"Yes..."
						#"Yes."
						#"..."

				*if (seriousNoAvailable = true) #"This topic is over. [i]Over[/i], Watson."
					"This topic is over. [i]Over[/i], Watson." You press.

					Watson frowns. You suppose ${j_he} wanted to push, yet chose not to.
					*goto youStandThere


		#"No..."
			*set alreadySaidLWasNotGood true
			"No..." 

			$!{j_he} pauses at your words. "No?" ${j_he} repeats, asking for clarification.
			*label clarifyTheNo
			*fake_choice
				#"No." 
					$!{j_hi} brows lower with a twitch, and the corners of the lips, which were raised in kindness, dip. $!{j_hi} voice now serious, "Did something happen, ${mc_name}?"

					*goto LestradeWasHorribleToMe
				#"I—No. Alright?"
					You suppose ${j_he} knows you well enough to read further into your tone and expression than what you spoke in words—

					$!{j_hi} brows lower with a twitch, and the corners of the lips, which were raised in kindness, dip. $!{j_hi} voice now dark, "Are [i]you[/i]—did something happen, ${mc_name}?"

					*goto LestradeWasHorribleToMe
				#"I wish you had come. I could have... I needed you there, ${johnName}."
					*goto IwishYouHadCome
				#"No. But I do not wish to talk about it—"
					Watson frowns. You suppose ${j_he} wanted to ask further, but chose not to.
					*goto youStandThere 
	
		#"No."
			*set alreadySaidLWasNotGood true
			"No."

			$!{j_he} pauses at your words. "No?" ${j_he} repeats, asking for clarification.
			*goto clarifyTheNo
		#"Well enough." That's not exactly something you'd care to get into.
			"Well enough." That's not exactly something you'd care to get into.

			$!{j_he} pauses at your words. "Well enough?" ${j_he} repeats, asking for clarification.
			$!{j_hi} brows lower with a twitch, ${j_hi} voice now serious, "Did something happen, ${mc_name}?"

			*goto LestradeWasHorribleToMe
		#"Not particularly. But do we not have more important matters to attend to?"
			Watson frowns. You suppose ${j_he} wanted to ask, but chose not to. 

			"Yes..." $!{j_he} nods. "I suppose we do."

*page_break
*label youStandThere

You stand there. 

It is… almost awkward, in a way it never has been before.

*fake_choice
	#"So... what will you be wearing to the ball?" I ask in the hopes of dispelling the stale air.
		*if (johnMan)
			"Mrs Hudson allowed me to scour the attic. With some sewing, and alterations, I'll be able to piece something together…" $!{j_he} looks down at ${j_hi} suit and smooths down the front at some invisible crease. "And you?"
		*if (johnMan = false)
			"Mrs Hudson allowed me to scour the attic. With some sewing, and alterations, I'll be able to piece something together…" She looks down at her dress and smooths down the front at some invisible crease. "And you?"

		"Oh… well—"
	#"Are you all prepared for the ball?" This is how one makes conversation, yes?
		*if (johnMan)
			"No, not quite yet. Mrs Hudson allowed me to scour the attic. With some sewing, and alterations, I'll be able to piece something together…" $!{j_he} looks down at ${j_hi} suit and smooths down the front at some invisible crease. "And you?"
		*if (johnMan = false)
			"No, not quite yet. Mrs Hudson allowed me to scour the attic. With some sewing, and alterations, I'll be able to piece something together…" She looks down at her dress and smooths down the front at some invisible crease. "And you?"

		"Oh… well—"
	#"Well... yes, the ball?" 
		*if (johnMan)
			"Yes... Mmm, Mrs Hudson allowed me to scour the attic. With some sewing, and alterations, I believe I'll be able to piece something together…" $!{j_he} looks down at ${j_hi} suit and smooths down the front at some invisible crease. "And you?"
		*if (johnMan = false)
			"Yes... Mmm, Mrs Hudson allowed me to scour the attic. With some sewing, and alterations, I believe I'll be able to piece something together…" She looks down at her dress and smooths down the front at some invisible crease. "And you?"

		"Oh… well—"
	#"I have acquired an outfit, for the ball."
		"Oh, yes?" $!{j_he} asks.

Then, you begin to explain your disguise, your weapon of choice for the ball. Once the topic returns to work, to a case, the conversation returns to the room. The air lifts. The staleness evaporates, and for a moment, all is right again.
*page_break

*comment Placeholder for a scene I really need to finish Ch6 first to write...

*comment Prepare for ball (for a day and a half)
*comment A day passes.
*comment Quick telling.

*comment TODO
*comment *fake_choice
*comment	#You spend no more time on Lestrade's idiotic words.
*comment		There is truth to the saying, do not take criticism from anyone you would not take advice from. And as Lestrade is hardly the paragon of good behaviour, his comments shall be thrown down the endless well of 'I do not even care enough to remember' that exists in the back of your mind.
*comment	#
*comment	#

*page_break

*if (((HRomance) and (someKindOfSimp)) and (gotAskedToBall = false))
	The day passes in a blur of building plans and tearing old ones down.

	And so does the next day.

	You find much enjoyment in it all.

	There had been no need to plant a trap in a very long time. Not since... [i]Him[/i]. You try and not think on the past too much. You rarely do... And—talking rather of the future—

	You decided to:
	*fake_choice
		#Send a letter to ${hName}—accepting ${h_his} offer.
			*set driver false
			*set goingWithH true


			You decide to accept ${hName}'s offer.

			Because—

			*fake_choice
				#I find ${h_him} intriguing.
				#What's the harm in accepting? None, surely.
				#It might help the case to accept. Open a few more doors I may need...
				#I want to give Watson something to really complain about!
				#Everyone else ignores or complains about me, so why shall I not accept the one that does not.
		#Ignore ${h_his} request.
			*set McLiedToWatsonAboutHCh5 false
			*set driver true
			*set goingWithH false

			You decide to decline ${hName}'s offer by not replying.

			Because—

			*fake_choice
				#It all moves too fast, too sudden. $!{h_his} affections are too strong—
				#I believe letting this ${h_man} wait for, and stew over, my affections will only strengthen them.
				#$!{h_he} is a strange ${h_man}, and I do wish not to know ${h_him} further. 
				#It would feel... wrong, for some reason that I can't quite name.
				#Because I have no interest in accepting.


*else
	The day passes in a blur of building plans and tearing old ones down.

	And so does the next day.

	You find much enjoyment in it all.

	There had been no need to plant a trap in a very long time. Not since... [i]Him[/i]. You try and not think on the past too much. You rarely do... And—


Then, before you know it.

It is the day of the ball.

And all hell breaks loose.
*page_break
Metaphorically speaking.

*page_break

*comment You get a letter from Lestrade?
*comment TODO

*page_break

*if (sleepTime != "early morning")
	One would hope an important day begins as any other, or to some improvement. But they never do. And this one was no exception.

	Had you expected Mrs Hudson to let you get proper sleep or simply to perform as she always does, in some regular fashion of nerves and moderate drama, then you would have been mistaken.

	Because, before the lark rose…

	Her shouts echoed through the house.

	And to your [i]almost[/i] astonishment, they never ceased.
*else
	One would hope an important day begins as any other, or to some improvement. But they never do. And this one was no exception.

	Had you expected Mrs Hudson to let you get any more sleep than you normally do, or simply to act as she always does, in some regular fashion of nerves and moderate drama, then you would have been mistaken.

	Because, before the lark rose…

	Her shouts echoed through the house.

	And to your [i]almost[/i] astonishment, they never ceased.

*page_break

The delivery came from the ${modiste} before noon.

And before the preparations for all accounts, professional and personal, racked up, it was near time—

Time to dress up.

*page_break




















After a preliminary trying of the garment with the assistance of the ${maid}, where everything was found to fit just as it should, the true test began.

Appeasing Mrs Hudson's ever-wanting ways.

*temp tonebefore "TODO"
*fake_choice
	#"I said no, Mrs Hudson—"
	#"There's really only so much time—"
	#"Not even you can think that would work–"
	#"I beg of you, madam—"

*if (lookingAtSuit = false)
	"I have seen it done—and it won't hurt [i]much[/i] ${mc_name}!" Mrs Hudson objects but is thankfully interrupted by the ${maid} entering back in with the decorations and details that accompany the dress.

	The ${maid} enters holding a pair of long gloves,
	*if (bTheme = "aphrodite")
		a laurel leaf diadem, golden arm cuffs formed as faux foliage, and a soft and sheer mask in pale pink.

	*elseif (bTheme = "goddess")
		a laurel leaf diadem, golden arm cuffs dripping in gems and formed as faux foliage, and a gilded mask.

	*elseif (bTheme = "cat")
		a cat-eared headband, a small ribbon necklace, and a feline-shaped mask.
	*elseif (bTheme = "devil")
		a pair of pointed-tip shoes, small pliable bat wings, a tail, a horned headband, and a laced mask.

	*elseif (bTheme = "bride of Dracula")
		a necklace filled with blackened red ink, a thin shawl to wrap around a neck, and a laced mask.

	*elseif (bTheme = "swan")
		a thin neck shawl, a pair of soft small wings, ballet flats, and a monochromatic mask.

	*elseif (bTheme = "fairy")
		a pair of small, iridescent wings and a shimmering mask. 
	*elseif (bTheme = "princess")
		a tiara with matching stones, a delicate sash, and a shimmering mask.
	*elseif (bTheme = "flower")
		a diadem of delicate lace flowers and a winding mask of petals.
	*elseif (bTheme = "queen")
		a crown of gold and matching stones, a shimmering sash, and a gilded mask.
	*elseif (bTheme = "angel")
		a pair of soft small feathered wings, and a delicate mask.
	*elseif (bTheme = "starlight")
		a diamond diadem, and a bejeweled and striking mask. 
	*else 
		ERROR I must have missed something, plz message me.
*else
	"I have seen it done—and it won't hurt [i]much[/i] ${mc_name}!" Mrs Hudson objects but is thankfully interrupted by the ${maid} entering back in with the decorations and details that accompany the outfit.

	*comment TODO

*comment *page_break

*comment Dressing / styling MC, choices on how to prim (attraction score) -

*comment Mrs Hudson —

*comment (if H is coming to pick u up and opposite sex, and romance points, and attractive "I knew you could not be so pretty for naught.") 
*comment ""I knew how it would be. I always said it must be so, at last. I was sure you could not be so beautiful for nothing." — p&p  (don't use kirkers says reference isn't clear enough).

Mrs Hudson smirks a slow-growing grin, one that would terrify many a brave men. 

You would ask what is on her mind… But you're rather sure she is about to tell you.

She begins to circle your form, eyes staring—[i]scrutinizing[/i]—your every inch. There is something too predatory, too bloodied teeth, too much of the leader of a lion pack circling a gazelle to be entirely comfortable at the moment. "Mrs Hudson—"

"How far?" she asks.

*if (toneBefore = "TODO")
	"Excuse me?"
*else
	"TODO"

"How far do you want us to take this? What is your desired impression at the ball, how far shall we dazzle and discombobulate?"

*fake_choice
	#"First of all—I did not expect you to know the meaning of that word—secondly, [i]please explain yourself further[/i]..."
	#"How far can we feasibly go?"
		"Further, darling."
	#"As far as to best serve the case. I take my disguises, as they are, seriously, Mrs Hudson."
		"Yes, yes. But—"
	#"I have no interest in—"
		"Oh, pish posh! You are not so singular a ${mcPerson} that you do not have the same cares—" 
	#"You are a very peculiar woman..."
		"Oh, Sherlock—all I'm saying is—"

The landlady continues, "You want to... impress? Am I not right?" She smiles, widely, as if she is letting you in on a secret. "I believe I am. Yet, I believe we can do so much more than impress. I suggest we induce rapture." She steps closer.

*temp wantsPretty true
*comment i genuinly can't find a good place to set this... I'll ask beta 
*comment ill tie it to suits for a while





*if (lookingAtSuit = false)
	"I was thinking," she says as she studies your visage in detail. "All the expected fixings and prettying up, but then—also 
	*if (bTheme = "aphrodite")
		pearls and lace flowers in your hair, and a soft warming blush?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "goddess")
		*if (hair = "very short")
			lace flowers for the hair?"
		*else
			lace flowers and soft ironed curls for the hair?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "cat")
		kohl around the eyes, drawn in a cat-like shape?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "devil")
		black kohl around the eyes and a reddening blush?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "bride of Dracula")
		a red lip and black kohl around the eyes?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "swan")
		kohl around the eyes, and a tiara of pearls and feathers?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "fairy")
		hair clips of crushed pearls and a sparkling blush?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "flower")
		further lace flowers in your hair, and a warming blush?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "princess")
		a soft blush, elaborate pearl adorned hair, and diamond earrings?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "queen")
		a framing blush, elaborate hair, and diamond earrings?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "angel")
		a soft blush, and elaborate pearl and feather adorned hair? Perhaps some pearl earrings?"
	*elseif (bTheme = "starlight")
		black kohl around the eyes and a dusting of pearl shimmer across your skin?"
	*else 
		ERROR I must have missed something, plz message me.

	*comment *fake_choice
	*comment #"Nothing quite so [i]pretty[/i] and precious, Madam."
	*comment #"Nothing quite so [i]pretty[/i], Madam."

*else
	*comment TODO add the flavour text

*if (wantsPretty = false)
	*comment choose "handsome" more masc styling
	TODO



Her eyes approach far too near to you. "${mc_name}, let us pretend that there is an 'object to impress' at the ball. Would it not be such joy to shatter the poor man or woman?"

*label shatterThemC6
*fake_choice
	*disable_reuse #Why—why do you assume a particular person?!"
		"No reason. Pretence, nothing more. Well?"
		*goto shatterThemC6
	#"I want, someone, to lose all sense at their sight of me. Is that... wrong?"
		*set bAttractive + 1
		*set bPrettied "more"
		"No, dear. It is not wrong. In fact, I am most happy to hear such a desire from you! You, the wonderful thing you, deserve to be admired—at the very least by the one you care for. And I believe you will be, If you are not already."
	#"Shattered, shook, and spellbound should suffice."
		*set bAttractive + 1
		*set bPrettied "more"
		"Difficult to improve on perfection, but we can bring forward any misplaced perfection from hiding, perhaps?"
	#"I want to bring them to their knees."
		*set bAttractive + 1
		*set bPrettied "more"
		*if ((mcWoman = "woman") and (straight))
			"For your sake, I will lift what is remarkable of you. For me—and my enjoyment—I will ensure every man loses his jaw at the sight of you."		
		*elseif ((mcWoman = "man") and (straight))
			"For your sake, I will lift what is remarkable of you. For me—and my enjoyment—I will ensure every every woman swoons at the sight of you."		
		*else
			"For your sake, I will lift what is remarkable of you. For me—and my enjoyment—I will ensure every man loses his jaw, and every woman swoons at the sight of you."		
	#"Do you believe we could... improve me a little? Enough to. Have people admire me, in some way?"
		*set bAttractive + 1
		*set bPrettied "more"
		"Of course, dear," she speaks softly, tenderly.
	#"I put myself entirely in your hands, Madam."
		*set bAttractive + 1
		*set bPrettied "more"
		"Excellent."
	#"I am going with no finishes, Mrs Hudson. The task is already accomplished."
		*set bPrettied "none"
		"It is such a shame, but." She sighs dramatically. "Very well."
	#"I am only myself... nothing more. I do [i]not[/i] wish for more."
		*set bPrettied "none"
		She sighs dramatically. "Very well."
	#"In fact, let's do our utmost to make me as unappealing and hidden as possible. I want to be as unforgettable and difficult to look at as possible—for the case—"
		*set bAttractive - 1
		*set bPrettied "less"
		"You're jesting… [i]You are[/i]—Oh, Sherlock, you—you're not… I truly do not understand how your intellect operates at times…"
		
*page_break

*temp pretty "pretty"
*if (lookingAtSuit)
	*set pretty "handsome"
Once it is all said and done.

You stand and face the full-length looking-glass and gaze at your mirror image.
*set bAttractive bAttractive + attractive
*if (bPrettied = "more")
	*if (bAttractive > 3)
		The reflection is, in some way, more than it had ever been.
	*else
		The reflection is, in some way, more than it had ever been.
*if (bPrettied = "none")
	The reflection is, in some way, much the same as it ever was.
*if (bPrettied = "less")
	The reflection is, in some way, lesser than what it often was. 

*if (bPrettied = "more")
	*if (bAttractive = 6)
		"You look breathtaking, dear, as always." 
	*elseif (bAttractive = 5)
		"You look breathtaking, dear." 
	*elseif (bAttractive = 4)
		"You look wonderful, dear."
	*elseif (bAttractive = 3)
		"You look quite ${pretty}, dear." 
*elseif (bPrettied = "none")
	*if (bAttractive = 5)
		"You look breathtaking, dear, as always." 
	*elseif (bAttractive = 4)
		"You look wonderful, dear."
	*elseif (bAttractive = 3)
		"You look quite ${pretty}, dear."
	*elseif (bAttractive = 2)
		"You look... charming, dear."
*elseif (bPrettied = "less")
	*if (bAttractive = 4)
		"I suppose you still look quite wonderful, dear, I'm afraid." 
	*elseif (bAttractive = 3)
		"I suppose you have achieved your sought plainer look, dear. Well done." 
	*elseif (bAttractive = 2)
		"I suppose you have achieved your... less approachable look, dear. Well done." 
	*elseif (bAttractive = 1)
		"Well... You achieved what you sought, dear. Well done."

*comment ADD MORE DESCRIpTION HERE TODO
*page_break
*goto sexOrigins

*if (bPrettied = "more")
	*fake_choice
		*if (bAttractive != 6) #"I do, yet... I do not look like myself."
			"Nonsense, ${mc_name}. It is simply a rare sight to you, yet it does not need to be. I would help you any day," she declares and smiles.
		#"Yes. I believe I do."
		#"I look marvellous! London town shall quake and shiver in my wake—"
		#"Do I? I suppose I can never really tell with such things."
		#My eyes simply remain on the sight, awed by the change.

*if (bPrettied = "none")
	*fake_choice
		#"I do, thank you."
		#"I suppose? I can never tell with such things."
		#"Mrs Hudson—I look marvellous! London town shall quake and shiver in my wake—I just know it!"
		#"It is what it is." I say simply. There is not much else to say.
		#My eyes simply remain the reflection, studying the sight.
		







*comment cut scene
*comment W —

*comment(if L romance points and W is platonic)

*comment "And you want to... impress? Am I right?" He smiles, widely, as if you let him in on a secret. "I believe I am. But I believe we can do so much more than impress. I suggest we (). For now, let us pretend that this 'object to impress' will be at the ball. How far shall we shatter the poor (woman/man L)?"

*comment *label shatterThemC6
*comment *fake_choice
*comment *disable_reuse #H—how do you—why do you assume a woman/man?!"
*comment		"No reason. Slip of the tongue, that is all."
*comment		*goto shatterThemC6
*comment#"I am going with no finishes, Watson. I don't care to do more."
*comment	#"Do you believe we could... improve me a little? Enough to. Have people admire me, in some way?"
*comment #"I put myself in your hands Watson." 
*comment	#"Shattered, shook, and spellbound should suffice."
*comment		"Difficult to improve on perfection, but we can bring forward any misplaced perfection from hiding.
*comment	#"I want to bring them to their knees."






























































*page_break
*label sexOrigins
The clock on the wall approaches the hour. It is nigh time, and you have to go over your plans one final time. You begin to step out of the room but are soon stopped.

*if (genderMC = "man")
	"Sherlock—" Mrs Hudson pulls you aside, away from the ${maid}, and whispers, "I have to ask—I like to think of myself, in this manner today, as... not only some chaperon, because frankly, I rather made up the need, you are a young man and hardly require my assistance–you live your life as you like. But... ${mc_name}, there is something to be said of not being alone in the world, without familial bonds, especially at such places where such things are so expected—" 
*else
	"Sherlock—" Mrs Hudson pulls you aside, away from the ${maid}, and whispers, "I have to ask—I like to think of myself, in this manner today, as... not only some chaperon, because frankly, I find it all rather unnecessary–you live your life as you like. But... ${mc_name}, there is something to be said of not being alone in the world, without familial bonds, especially at such places where such things are so expected—" 

She continues, "What I am trying to say is, I think of myself as more of a... A maternal figure to you, perhaps, in a way? No matter how small, and if you are offended by that notion, do not tell me, [i]or I will raise your rent[/i]—but—there is a matter I find I am obliged to mention—"

*if ((mcWoman = "woman")  and (straight))
	"Sherlock... Do you know," she clears her throat but it devolves into a hacking cough. "Th—The," [i]Wheeze[/i], "ways of men?"
*elseif ((mcWoman = "man") and (straight))
	"Sherlock... Are you familiar with," she clears her throat but it devolves into a hacking cough. "Th—The," [i]Wheeze[/i], "womanly flesh?"
*else
	"Sherlock... Are you familiar with," she clears her throat but it devolves into a hacking cough. "Th—The," [i]Wheeze[/i], "ways of the flesh?"

*fake_choice
	#"I do beg your pardon—"
		"No, no, this is an honest question, and you owe me no answer, but I wish to know you are safe in the world, as well as you are able—"

	#"Mrs Hudson!"
		"No, no, this is an honest question, and you owe me no answer, but I wish to know you are safe in the world, as well as you are able—"

	#"In... uh, what sense, exactly?"
		*if ((mcWoman = "woman") and (straight))
			Her eyes are upon you. "The ways of men? The birds and the bees? The dangers, and pleasures of the flesh—"
		*elseif ((mcWoman = "man") and (straight))
			Her eyes are upon you. "The womanly ways? The birds and the bees? The dangers, and pleasures of the—"
		*else
			Her eyes are upon you. "The intimacies of others? The birds and the bees? The dangers, and pleasures of the—"

		*goto ofTheFlesh
	#"Oh yes."
		"Oh? My, my..." She chuckles, her hand to her mouth. "Well, do be sure to use your knowledge wisely then, dear. Lest the wrong lesson falls upon your lap, hmm?"

		You see,” Mrs Hudson begins to list all the ways of fortune hunters and scoundrels, and her own personal experiences with a little too much detail.
		*goto sexChoices1
	#"..."
		"Sherlock—this is an honest question, and you owe me no answer, but I wish to know you are safe in the world, as well as you are able—"

*if ((mcWoman = "woman") and (straight))
	Her eyes are upon you. "So I ask again, do you know the ways of men? The birds and the bees? The dangers, and pleasures of the flesh—"
*elseif ((mcWoman = "man") and (straight))
	Her eyes are upon you. "So I ask again, do you know the womanly ways? The birds and the bees? The dangers, and pleasures of the flesh—"
*else
	Her eyes are upon you. "So I ask again, do you know the intimacies of others? The birds and the bees? The dangers, and pleasures of the flesh—"

*label ofTheFlesh
*fake_choice
	*disable_reuse #"Alright—I—I get the picture—"
		"And?" She says as if expecting some further response.
		*goto ofTheFlesh
	#"I won't dignify that with an answer."
		"…I suspect you sort of rather did, Sherlock… But, well, fair enough, I won't force it. I simply hope you are... [i]safe[/i]. That is all."

		"You see,” Mrs Hudson begins to list all the ways of fortune hunters and scoundrels, all of which one might meet inside a ball and outside of it.
	#"I am well versed in the theoretical—"
		"I hasten to say, you often are—but occasionally, ${mc_name}, there are matters where books are not enough to [i]know[/i]."

		"You see,” Mrs Hudson begins to list all the ways of fortune hunters and scoundrels, which one might meet inside a ball and outside of it.
	#"Educated and always well received, madam."
		"Oh? My, my..." She chuckles, her hand to her mouth. "How energetic the youth are. Well, do be sure to use your education wisely then, dear. Lest the wrong lesson falls upon your lap, hmm?"

		"You see,” Mrs Hudson begins to list all the ways of fortune hunters and scoundrels, and her own personal experiences with a little too much detail.
	#"Yes."
		"Oh? Well..." She chuckles. "Good! And do be sure to use your knowledge wisely then, dear. Lest the wrong lesson falls upon your lap, hmm?"

		"You see,” Mrs Hudson begins to list all the ways of fortune hunters and scoundrels, and her own personal experiences with a little too much detail.
	#"..."
		"Sometimes... no answer is more of an answer, Sherlock. But, fair enough, I won't force it. I simply hope you are... [i]safe[/i]. That is all."

		"You see,” Mrs Hudson begins to list all the ways of fortune hunters and scoundrels, all of which one might meet inside a ball and outside of it.

*label sexChoices1
As she goes on, you find yourself not exactly listening.

Rather, deliberately steering your mind to other things while your head nods, potentially, politely.

But... you could never completely control your mind...

The truth is—
*goto sexChoices
*label sexChoices

*temp sexy_she "she"
*temp sexy_hers "hers"
*temp sexy_herm "her"
*temp sexy_her "her"
*temp sexy_herself "herself"
*temp sexy_s "s"
*temp sexy_es "es"
*temp sexy_woman "woman"
*set loverMan "woman"

*if ((straight) and (genderMC = "woman"))
	*set sexy_she "he"
	*set sexy_hers "his"
	*set sexy_herm "him"
	*set sexy_her "his"
	*set sexy_herself "himself"
	*set sexy_s "s"
	*set sexy_es "es"
	*set sexy_woman "man"
	*set loverMan "man"

*if ((sexuality = "men") and (genderMC = "man"))
	*set sexy_she "he"
	*set sexy_hers "his"
	*set sexy_herm "him"
	*set sexy_her "his"
	*set sexy_herself "himself"
	*set sexy_s "s"
	*set sexy_es "es"
	*set sexy_woman "man"
	*set loverMan "man"



*fake_choice
	#You are not experienced. There has never been anything [i]of that sort[/i]. 
		*fake_choice
			#There was someone once, but it never got there—you did not allow it to—
				There was someone once, but it never got there—you did not allow it to—

				It all ended before it began.

				But...

				*if (sexuality = "bi")
					*fake_choice
						#He was—
							*temp sexy_she "he"
							*temp sexy_hers "his"
							*temp sexy_herm "him"
							*temp sexy_her "his"
							*temp sexy_herself "himself"
							*temp sexy_s "s"
							*temp sexy_es "es"
							*temp sexy_woman "man"
						#She was—

				$!{sexy_she} was—
				*fake_choice
					#Someone too smooth-talking, who’d surely lie only to abandon.
						*set formerLover "Adler"
						*if ((mcWoman = false) and (straight))
							*comment for straight dudes
							There was a woman once.
							
							She spoke such pretty lies.
							
							“You are the only one, Darling. The [i]only[/i] one..." She whispered in your ear.
							
							“How could I ever want another…”
							
							But you knew she would deceive. With such ease and lightness to cause you to think that you had imagined it.
							
							So you said no.
							
							The bed remained clean.
							
							Your heart spared a large messy break.
							
							Surely many small cuts hurt much less—
							
							Yes?

						*else
							There was a $!{sexy_woman} once.
							
							$!{sexy_she} spoke such pretty lies.
							
							“I want to make you mine, Darling, [i]all[/i] mine…” $!{sexy_she} whispered in your ear.
							
							“How could I ever let you go…”
							
							But you knew ${sexy_she} would. With ease and such lightness to cause you to think that you had imagined it.
							
							So you said no.
							
							The bed remained clean.
							
							Your heart spared a large messy break.
							
							Surely many small cuts hurt much less—
							
							Yes?


					#Someone too good and honest, who, when finding out who you truly are, would surely abandon you.
						*set formerLover "Watson"
						There was a $!{sexy_woman} once.
						
						$!{sexy_she} was… 
						
						A friend. At the time, the closest you had ever had…
						
						“I care for you. Deeply. Eternally—“
						
						But you knew—
						
						You knew that—if you were to truly open up and spill your guts.
						
						You would be met with scorn.
						
						So you declined.
						
						And your bed remained clean from heartbreak and love affairs.
						
						Your heart spared a large, messy break.
						
						Surely all these small cuts hurt all the less—
						
						Yes?

					#Someone too broken, too scarred, that once it began—they would surely push you away.
						*set formerLover "Lestrade"
						*if ((mcWoman = true) and (badAt = "strength and speed"))
							There was a $!{sexy_woman} once.
							
							Your lives collided enough times.
							
							And there were such similarities—
							
							Topics to touch, tensions that built—
							
							One day, there you were…
							
							In ${sexy_her} arms, and “I need you more than breath—”
							
							At the time, you could not believe ${sexy_herm}.
							
							You let the need go unfulfilled.
							
							Your heart spared.
							
							Surely all these small cuts hurt all the less—
							
							Yes?

						*else
							There was a $!{sexy_woman} once.
							
							Your lives collided enough times.
							
							And there were such similarities—
							
							Topics to touch, tensions that built—
							
							One day, there you were…
							
							In each other's arms, and “I need you more than breath—”
							
							At the time, you could not believe ${sexy_herm}.
							
							You let the need go unfulfilled.
							
							Your heart spared.
							
							Surely all these small cuts hurt all the less—
							
							Yes?
					
					#Someone who showered you with gleeful affection but would surely soon bore of you when your pieces do not fit perfectly into their exalted world.
						*set formerLover "H"
						There was a $!{sexy_woman} once.
						
						$!{sexy_she} had the world at ${sexy_her} feet.
						
						But ${sexy_she} had begged at yours.
						
						Pleaded for you to be ${sexy_hers}, every move made—
						
						“I want nothing *more* than you.”
						
						You could not believe ${sexy_herm}.
						
						It could never last…
						
						And so your bed remained clean from heartbreak and love affairs.
						
						Your heart spared a large, fatal break.
						
						All these small cuts hurt less—
						
						Yes?

					#No… There never was anyone.
						You never let anyone in.
						
						Anyone close…
						
						And so your bed remained clean from heartbreak and love affairs.
						
						Your heart spared a large, fatal break.
						
						All these small cuts… they hurt less—
						
						Yes?
			#There never was anyone. There simply... never was. You never let anyone that close—
				You never let anyone in.
				
				Anyone close…
				
				And so your bed remained clean from heartbreak and love affairs.
				
				Your heart spared a large, fatal break.
				
				All these small cuts… they hurt less—
				
				Yes?
			#There never was anyone. You do not crave [i]it[/i]. Ever. In any sense. And you never will.
				It was never an issue. Never a thought beyond the hypothetical of others.

				Love, of certain kinds, remained on your mind. 

				But, lovemaking of that particular kind?

				That was never your interest.

				And you felt all the better for it.

				But the lack of that love...

				How you never let anyone in.
				
				Anyone close…
				
				Your bed remained clean.
				
				Your heart spared a large, fatal break.
				
				All these small cuts… they have hurt less—
				
				Yes?

			#There never was anyone. You do not crave [i]any of it[/i]. Ever. In any sense. And you never will.
				It was never an issue. Never a thought beyond the hypothetical of others.

				Love, of certain kinds. Lovemaking of that particular kind. 

				These were never [i]your[/i] interests.

				And you felt all the better for it.
	#You are very experienced. You took every opportunity to learn. 
		A spark of curiosity was created when you realised the gap of knowledge that existed in the sensuous world.

		You were drawn to things in life. Certain things, more than others, and sought to concur them. Criminology, the study of puzzles, and behind closed doors, the carnal knowledge.

		*goto sexyQ2
	#You are very experienced. You took every opportunity to... [i]well...[/i]
		You were drawn to things in life. Certain things, more than others, and sought to concur them. Criminology, the study of puzzles, and behind closed doors, the carnal knowledge.

		All equally practised interests.

		Some more urgently than others.

		*label sexyQ2
		*fake_choice
			#It began later in life.
				It was a hobby picked up as you grew older, more mature to the art, and all the more... ready for the experience.
				*fake_choice
					#Something made you realise there was a certain shaped hole in your knowledge that needed filling.
						You had always been the curious sort.

						You took every opportunity to [i]learn[/i], especially when you realized you were behind the curve.

						And this all began with... well—

						*goto letsGoHere

					*if (attractive < 2) #There was no caller, no real offer. Before you grew into your reputation, there was nothing. But then—
						That quickly changed.

						To carry an impressive name, a name with its own myths and speculations. It comes with interest and attraction.

						It seemed to... [i]hide[/i] whatever before was not enough.

						And then it all began with... well—

						*goto letsGoHere
					*if (wasUgly) #There was no caller, no real offer. Before you grew into your appearance, there was nothing—but then—
						That quickly changed.

						How quickly it changed. Suddenly you were in a new world. Of soft smiles and cruel eyes. 

						All wanted a piece of what you had always felt you were. When before you were poison, now you were a potion that would cure all their ailments of hearts and aches and ill-begotten throbbings.

						What before was not enough, was now celebrated.

						Cherished.

						And desperately wanted.

						*line_break

						It all began with... well—

						*goto letsGoHere
					*if (alwaysWasPretty) #Dodging callers and offers for years, one suddenly found its way to your heart and bed—
						There was someone at the start of your exploratory journey. You had avoided such things... until you... didn't. But after that ended, it was never more than a frequent, forgettable, yet fantastic thing—

						But...
						*if (sexuality = "bi")
							*fake_choice
								#He had been—
									*temp sexy_she "he"
									*temp sexy_hers "his"
									*temp sexy_herm "him"
									*temp sexy_her "his"
									*temp sexy_herself "himself"
									*temp sexy_s "s"
									*temp sexy_es "es"
									*temp sexy_woman "man"
								#She had been—
						[i]$!{sexy_she}[/i] had been—
						*goto sexyStartChoice
				*goto letsGoHere
			#You were always curious about such things. It came naturally to you at an earlier age. 
				*fake_choice
					#Something made you realise there was a certain shaped hole in your knowledge that needed filling.
						You had always been the curious sort.

						You took every opportunity to [i]learn[/i].

						And this all began with... well—
						*page_break
						*goto letsGoHere
					*if (attractive > 2) #There were callers and offers, and one found its way to your heart and bed—
						There were callers and offers, and one found its way to your heart and bed—

						*if (sexuality = "bi")
							*fake_choice
								#And he was—
									*temp sexy_she "he"
									*temp sexy_hers "his"
									*temp sexy_herm "him"
									*temp sexy_her "his"
									*temp sexy_herself "himself"
									*temp sexy_s "s"
									*temp sexy_es "es"
									*temp sexy_woman "man"
								#And she was—
						And [i]${sexy_she}[/i] was—
						*goto sexyStartChoice
		*label letsGoHere
		*fake_choice
			#There was someone at the start of your journey—
				*label sexyStart
				There was someone at the start of your journey—but after that, it was never more than a frequent, forgettable, yet fantastic thing—
				
				*comment Backgrounds that reflect the ROs, in the worst ways (what could be a reason to be hesitant to get into a relationship with the ROs)

				*label skipToChoiceOfSexyGender

				But...

				*if (sexuality = "bi")
					*fake_choice
						#He was—
							*temp sexy_she "he"
							*temp sexy_hers "his"
							*temp sexy_herm "him"
							*temp sexy_her "his"
							*temp sexy_herself "himself"
							*temp sexy_s "s"
							*temp sexy_es "es"
							*temp sexy_woman "man"
						#She was—

				[i]$!{sexy_she}[/i] was—
				*label sexyStartChoice
				*fake_choice
					#Someone too smooth-talking, who’d lie only to abandon.
						*set formerLover "Adler"
						*if ((mcWoman = false) and (straight))
							*comment for straight dudes
							There was a woman once.
							
							She spoke such pretty lies. 
							
							“You are the only one, darling. The [i]only[/i] one..." She whispered in your ear.
							
							“How could I ever want another…”
							
							But she did. With such ease and lightness, you thought you had imagined the words.
							
							You did not.
							
							The bed was still wrinkled.
							
							Her still lips covered the glass that had rolled off the bedside table.
							
							And only you were left to pick up the pieces.
							
							“Never, baby, never—I could never give you up.“

						*else
							There was a ${sexy_woman} once.
							
							$!{sexy_she} spoke such pretty lies. 
							
							“I want to make you mine, darling, [i]all[/i] mine...” ${sexy_she} whispered in your ear.
							
							“How could I ever let you go…”
							
							But ${sexy_she} did. With ease and such lightness, you would think that you imagined it.
							
							You did not.
							
							The bed was still wrinkled.
							
							$!{sexy_her} lips covered the glass that had rolled off the bedside table.
							
							And only you were left to pick up the pieces.
							
							“Never, baby. Never—I couldn't give you up.“
					#Someone too good and honest, who, when finding out who you truly are, abandoned you.
						*set formerLover "Watson"
						*if ((mcWoman = false) and (straight))
							*comment for straight dudes
							There was a ${sexy_woman} once.
							
							$!{sexy_she} was… 
							
							A friend. At the time, the closest you had ever had…
							
							“I care for you. Deeply. Eternally—“
							
							And you gave all that you had. Body. Soul.
							
							You trusted ${sexy_herm}.
							
							Opened up and spilt your guts.
							
							And you were met with scorn.
							
							Perhaps the colour red of your heart was the wrong shade.
							
							“You are not someone I can—[i]whatever we had[/i]—“
							
							And so ${sexy_she} went.
							
							Leaving you to bleed out on the wrinkled sheets you shared.
							
							“Always. And forever.”

						*else
							There was a ${sexy_woman} once.
							
							$!{sexy_she} was… 
							
							A friend. At the time, the closest you had ever had…
							
							“I care for you. Deeply. Eternally—“
							
							And you gave yourself away.
							
							You trusted ${sexy_herm}.
							
							Opened up and spilt your guts.
							
							And you were met with scorn.
							
							Perhaps the colour red of your heart was the wrong shade.
							
							“You are not someone I can—[i]whatever we had[/i]—“
							
							And so ${sexy_she} went.
							
							Leaving you to bleed out on the wrinkled sheets you shared.
							
							“Always. And forever.”
					#Someone too broken, too scarred—that once it truly began—pushed you away, “for your sake”.
						*set formerLover "Lestrade"
						*if ((mcWoman = true) and (badAt = "strength and speed"))
							There was a ${sexy_woman} once.
							
							Your lives collided enough times.
							
							And there were such similarities—
							
							Topics to touch, tensions that built—
							
							One day, there you were…
							
							In ${sexy_her} arms, and “I need you more than breath—”
							
							At the time, you believed ${sexy_herm}.
							
							You let the need be filled. The bed, followed by the floor.
							
							Nothing spared—
							
							Not your heart—when ${sexy_she} left.
							
							“I can’t. You’re better without—“
							
							Better with a broken heart?
							
							“But you’re everything…” ${sexy_her} voice had echoed.

						*else
							There was a ${sexy_woman} once.
							
							Your lives collided enough times.
							
							And there were such similarities—
							
							Topics to touch, tensions that built—
							
							One day, there you were…
							
							In each-others arms, and “I need you more than breath—”
							
							At the time, you believed ${sexy_herm}.
							
							You let the need be filled. The bed, followed by the floor.
							
							Nothing spared—
							
							Not your heart—when ${sexy_she} left.
							
							“I can’t. You’re better without—“
							
							Better with a broken heart?
							
							“But you’re everything…” ${sexy_her} voice had echoed.
					#Someone who showered you with awe and affection but soon bored when your pieces did not fit perfectly into their exalted world.
						*set formerLover "H"
						There was a ${sexy_woman} once.
						
						$!{sexy_she} had the world at ${sexy_her} feet.
						
						But ${sexy_she} had begged at yours.
						
						Pleaded for you to be ${sexy_her}, every move made—
						
						“I want nothing [i]more[/i] than you.”
						
						You threw caution to the wind and believed ${sexy_herm}.
						
						Once the bed was sufficiently wrinkled, heart hopeful, and the novelty worn.
						
						$!{sexy_she} had left.
						
						“Never would this last—“
						
						$!{sexy_she} had said as ${sexy_she} left.
						
						All other things now seemingly [i]more[/i] than you…
						
						As your heart broke into further pieces.
					#No, no. It began unremarkably. 
						*goto unremarkableSex
					#It began unremarkably. And beyond that, matters of the heart... they never interested you.
						*goto unremarkableSexAro
				*page_break
				The times after all ended before they truly began.

				Except...

				*goto flingsChoice

			#It began unremarkably. 
				*label unremarkableSex
				It began unremarkably. You never gave the encounter much look back. But it began a string of meetings too many to count.

				Never any more than a frequent, forgettable, yet fantastic thing.

				Except...

				*goto flingsChoice

			#It began unremarkably. And beyond that, matters of the heart... they never interested you.
				*label unremarkableSexAro
				Separating love and lust was never an issue. Never a thought beyond the hypothetical of others.

				Lovemaking of that particular kind was a draw. But... Love, of certain kinds—

				That was never [i]your[/i] interest.

				And you felt all the better for it.

				*line_break

				Your journey of sexual exploration began unremarkably. You never gave the encounter much look back. But it began a string of meetings too many to count.

				Never any more than a frequent, forgettable, yet fantastic thing.

				Except...

				*goto flingsChoice


*goto afterFlings

*label flingsChoice

*fake_choice
	*selectable_if (true) # Watson's favourite professor, Dr Elias Davenport... (Watson has, of course, never been informed).
		But that is a story for another day...
	*selectable_if (true) # Lestrade's cousin, Mrs Adélia Argonne... (Lestrade has, of course, never been informed).
		But that is a story for another day...
	*selectable_if (true) # An old childhood 'friend', Avery Welch.
		But that is a story for another day...
	#No one.

		*comment A re connection to an old “friend”
		*comment (does not end well)

		*comment add gender choice

		*comment ruins your coat or something , bumps into you, and then a mini meetcute, and they don't want you to walk away—without making ammends
		*comment "When we were children... I was never kind to you, was I? All I remember are ill-guided galling... Well, this being the case, I believe I owe you an apology over this too, mx." they say and smile warmly. Like they never did before.
		*comment If mc is or was and is attractive. (if mc was attractive it was teasing cause of crush, otherwise it was just... bullying? lol Hello who ever is reading this. Go sleep!)



*goto afterFlings

*label afterFlings

*page_break
Watson is waiting downstairs.

Time to face the music—


*finish




*page_break



*page_break


*page_break
*comment end

[b]The next chapter will include:[/b]
*line_break
The ball!

It's a lot, like a lot, a lot.

But there's dancing and crime and romance and new people and all sorts of things!

[i]If you liked the demo or have any thoughts you would like to share, I would love to hear from you in the forum thread or on tumblr/discord/patreon :)[/i]

*ending







