Eli #245: Hand in Hand
Player
Over here, Eli! This is this theme park's most popular attraction, the House of Horrors!
Eli
Really? I thought roller coasters were usually the most popular at theme parks, but I guess I was wrong.
Player
According to the pamphlet I got, it's like a maze in there. It's super hard to find your way around, and the actors who come out to spook you are top-notch!
Eli
Really? That sounds awful. I can't wait.
Player
Hey, uh, Eli? You're, uh…talking pretty weird.
Eli
Y-Yeah, it's just because I'm so excited, that's all.
Player
Eli…
| Option 1: “Maybe we shouldn't go.” |
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| Player You're not good with scary stuff, right? Maybe we shouldn't go. Eli Ugh… |
| Option 2: “I forgot that you don't like scary things.” |
| Player I'm sorry, I forgot that you don't like scary things. You don't have to force yourself. We can go on a different ride. Eli But… |
Player
It's probably going to be really scary.
Eli
Yeah, it probably will be, but…
Player
In that case…
Eli
But this was something you were really looking forward to, right? You even had it marked in the guidebook. I want to go.
Player
I just want to have fun with you, Eli. I don't want you to be scared.
Eli
*Chuckle* I knew you would say that. But I want you to have fun, too. I want to enjoy my time with you. So go on. We'll go together.
Player
Eli…
Eli
You're right that I don't like haunted houses, but it might not be so scary if I'm with you.
Player
You promise you're not pushing yourself?
Eli
Not at all. Though…could I maybe have some time to mentally prepare myself?
Player
Don't say you're not pushing yourself if you're totally gonna push yourself!
Eli
It's fine. I'm going, no matter what. I'm going to enjoy the day with you and that's final. Besides, a student council president should never go back on their word.
Player
(Her eyes are getting teary…)
Eli
I have to prepare myself. I know, I'll take some deep breaths. Breathe in… Breathe out… You've got this, Eli. You're going to be all right…
Player
Eli, do you want to hold hands?
Eli
Huh?
Player
If we go in holding hands, we won't be separated. And you can bet I won't let go!
Eli
Thank you. You're so kind. That's what I love about you.
Player
Huh? What was that?
Eli
Oh, it was nothing!
Eli
Umm… Well, if you're offering, then let's hold hands. I'll feel much safer if I'm with you.
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