Augustin Le Prince & The First Motion Picture Machine

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<div id="news"> <div id="Title" style="text-align: center;">LE PRINCE, DISAPPEARED</div>\ <hr> <div id="article"><tt>As of September 16, that is, three months ago, the house of Le Prince is now one person quieter. Augustin Le Prince disappeared this past weekend on a train from Dijon to Leeds and no one is quite sure where he went. If you have any information, please send a telegram immediately to Jumel Mansion in New York City, New York, USA, addressed to Lizzie Le Prince.</tt></div></div> It's true. Augustin Le Prince disappeared in what seems to be one of the greatest movie twists of all time. But there's no way to look behind the scenes; after supposedly boarding a train from Dijon to Leeds, he was never seen again. Although we may never know what really happened to him, this game outlines the possible circumstances around his disappearance and what could have happened. There are currently four ideas speculated about what happened to Augustin Le Prince; play through the game to discover all four, and make your own decisions about the father of the moving picture. [[Travel back to 1890|week 1 travelling]].

<div id="Title">Travelling <<timed 1s>>. <</timed>><<timed 1.5s>>. <</timed>><<timed 2s>>.<</timed>></div>\ <<timed 2.5s>> [[Arrived!|week 1]] <</timed>>

<<if visited() === 1>>\ You wake up, the June Leeds air filling the room through an open window. You glance around the room and notice your door is open. Outside your room you can see another open doorway leading to a study and a staircase leading downstairs to what you can only presume is your kitchen. <<else>>\ You look around the room for something to do. <</if>>\ <<if visited() === 2 >>\ //''A knock at the door surprises you.''// You consider [[opening the door|visitors]]. <<elseif visited() === 3 && !visited("visitors")>>\ You remember that someone knocked earlier. You consider [[opening the door|visitors]]. <<set $visitorsMad to "mad">>\ <<elseif visited() >= 4 && !visited("visitors")>>\ You remember that someone knocked earlier. You consider [[seeing if they're still there|visitors]]. <<set $visitorsMad to "gone">>\ <</if>>\ You could go to your study and [[check for mail|reading letters]] or [[write some letters|writing letters]]. Alternatively, you could [[look around your house|table]] or [[head right for your workshop|workshop]]. You remember you have a son, Adolphe--he must be around here somewhere. Or if you're done, being the time traveler that you are, you could [[travel to next week|pre week 2]].

<<if !visited("From Albert") && !visited("From Edison") && !visited("From wife")>>\ You walk into your study and look at all the papers on your desk. On the top there are a few letters, unopened. <<else>>\ You look down at the desk in your study, and consider the letters sitting on top. <</if>>\ <div style="text-align: center">\ [[Albert Le Prince|From Albert]] Dijon, France [[Thomas Edison|From Edison]] New Jersey, USA [[Lizzie Whitley-Le Prince|From wife]] New York City, USA </div>\ On the front of the desk there's a drawer that [[appears full of letters|previousLetters]]. You also see your inkwell, [[ready to use|writing letters]]. Or you could just [[head back|week 1]].

You head downstairs and some papers laid out on your kitchen table catch your eye. <<if !visited("read articles") && !visited("look at sketches")>>\ You see some [[sketches of a machine|look at sketches]] and some [[scientific and photography articles|read articles]]. <<elseif visited("take articles") && visited("take sketches")>>\ The table looks pretty clean considering you've taken all the papers off the table and put them in your inventory. You [[consider what else to do|week 1]]. <<else>>\ <<if !visited("take articles")>>\ There are some [[scientific and photography articles|read articles]] that seem interesting and relevant. <</if>>\ <<if !visited("take sketches")>>\ You see some [[sketches of a machine|look at sketches]] that somehow look familiar. <</if>>\ <</if>>\

You glance around what you assume is your workshop, just a bit away from your house. You see your son, Adolphe, working on the machine in the middle of the room. <<if !visited("workshop talk Adolphe")>>\ You consider [[talking to your son|workshop talk Adolphe]]. <</if>>\ <<if !visited("do some work")>>\ You could also [[just look at the machine|look at work]], [[work on it|do some work]], or [[head back to your house|week 1]]. <<else>>\ You could also [[look closer at your handiwork|look at work]] or [[head back to your house|week 1]]. <</if>>\

<div id="Title">Travelling <<timed 1s>>. <</timed>><<timed 1.5s>>. <</timed>><<timed 2s>>.<</timed>></div>\ <<timed 2.5s>> [[Arrived!|week 2]] <</timed>> <<silently>>\ //Update all variables based on movement in Week 1 <<set $week++>> //the Ending variables based on the priorities for the week //Developing the machine <<switch $week2[0]>> <<case 1>> <<set $edisonKill +=2>> <<case 2>> <<set $edisonKill +=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $edisonKill -=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $edisonKill -=2>> <</switch>> //Physical health <<switch $week2[1]>> <<case 1>> <<set $suicide -=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $suicide +=1>> <</switch>> //Mental health <<switch $week2[2]>> <<case 1>> <<set $suicide -= 2>> <<case 2>> <<set $suicide -=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $suicide +=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $suicide +=2>> <</switch>> //Keeping tabs on Edison <<switch $week2[3]>> <<case 1>> <<set $edisonKill +=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $edisonKill -=1>> <</switch>> //Keeping up with family <<switch $week2[4]>> <<case 1>> <<set $familyKill -=3>> <<case 2>> <<set $familyKill -=2>> <<case 3>> <<set $familyKill +=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $familyKill +=2>> <<case 6>> <<set $familyKill +=3>> <</switch>> //Keeping up with Albert <<switch $week2[5]>> <<case 1>> <<set $brotherKill -=2>> <<case 2>> <<set $brotherKill -=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $brotherKill +=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $brotherKill +=2>> <</switch>> <</silently>>\

<<if visited() === 1>> You open your eyes and, just like last week, you see you're sitting in the same room. Everything seems lived-in, but you don't quite remember the specifics of what you did. As you're considering what to do, you see your son Adolphe walk by your doorway. <<else>> You look around the room for something to do. <</if>>\ You could [[head to your workshop|work on machine]] or go over to your desk and [[read some new mail|reading letters 2]] or [[write some letters|writing letters 2]]. <<if !visited("talk to son")>>\ You could also [[talk to Adolphe|talk to son]]. <</if>>\ Or if you're done, you can [[travel to next week|pre week 3]].

\ Dijon, France June 1890 Gus-- I have yet to find the time to discuss mother's will. The business being as it is, I have yet to find any time for //myself// let alone what mother would have wanted. If you really want to sort this out, you could try coming to Dijon. But no promises about finding the time even with you here. Albert <<if !visited("write to albert")>>\ You read through the letter and consider [[replying|write to albert]] or just [[putting it down|reading letters]]. <<else>>\ Once you finish reading the letter, you [[put the letter back|reading letters]]. <</if>>\

\ New Jersey, USA June 1890 Dear Augustin Le Prince, Your inventions are of pique interest to me. From inventor to inventor, would you be able to send over some blueprints? Perhaps I can help out in your endeavour to discover the newest of the new. Sincerely, Thomas Alva Edison <<if !visited("write to edison")>>\ You read through the letter and consider [[replying|write to edison]] or just [[putting it down|reading letters]]. <<else>>\ When you finish reading you [[put the letter down|reading letters]]. <</if>>\

\ New York City, USA June 1890 Gus, I pray this letter finds you well, in whatever workshop or study you find yourself in these days. We miss you dearly here in the Americas, and we hope for your return every day, though we know you are using your precious time in Leeds for greater things. Marie and the rest of the children have helped me transform Jumel Mansion, and truly made it our new home. There's even a large ballroom that would be perfect for shows. We are eager for your visit to America later this month and hope for a safe trip. With love, Lizzie Whitley-Le Prince \ <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ You read through the letter and consider [[replying|write to wife]] or just [[putting it down|reading letters]]. <<else>>\ When you finish reading, you [[put the letter down|reading letters]]. <</if>>\

You whip out a new sheet of parchment and ready your inkwell. <<if visited("write to wife") && visited("write to edison") && visited("write to albert")>>\ You look down at the pile of letters already on your desk, sealed and ready to be sent. You decide against writing more letters and [[figure out something else to do|week 1]]. <<elseif !visited("From wife") && !visited("From Albert") && !visited("From Edison")>>\ But first you should probably [[read some letters|reading letters]] before responding to anything. Or you could just put everything down and [[do something else|week 1]]. <<else>>\ <<if !visited("write to wife") && visited("From wife")>>\ You consider writing to your [[wife Lizzie|write to wife]]. <</if>>\ <<if !visited("write to albert") && visited("From Albert")>>\ You could write to your [[brother Albert|write to albert]]. <</if>>\ <<if !visited("write to edison") && visited("From Edison")>>\ You consider writing to [[Thomas Edison|write to edison]]. <</if>>\ You consider [[reading some letters|reading letters]] before responding to anything or just putting everything down and [[doing something else|week 1]]. <</if>>\

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, [[How are the children?|write to wife Children]] [[I must tell you about developments on my machine.|write to wife Machine]]

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, [[Hope the business is going well.|write to albert Good]] [[Couldn't you spare any time?|write to albert Bad]]

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, [[How are you?|write to edison How are you]] [[How dare you?|write to edison How dare you]]

You walk towards the machine in the middle of the room. It looks like a ticketbox, like something that could potentially dispense slips of paper. It's a large wooden box on spindly legs. But you know better than that. You notice the windows of the workshop are blocked with pieces of fabric and paper. Why would a ticket machine be so well hidden in this workshop? You know that this machine is of great value, as it's the first motion picutre machine ever made. It's the first projector that can replicate real-life pictures that move, and in the opposite corner is the first 16-lense camera that is necessary to record movies. There doesn't seem to be any "movie" in the machine at the moment. <<if visited("gelatine frames")>>\ But you see some shards of glass left over and you throw them away before someone notices and [[consider your other options|workshop]]. <<elseif visited("plastic spindles")>>\ But there's still the smell of burning plastic in the air. Aaah, what a lovely smell in the afternoon. You take one more whiff before [[considering your other options|workshop]]. <<elseif visited("neither")>>\ But you know better than to try and put a movie in there. You take one more look before [[considering your other options|workshop]]. <<else>>\ You consider [[working on it|do some work]] or [[finding something else to do|workshop]]. <</if>>

You see a panel on the back of the machine is open and glance inside. Evidently, there's nothing in the machine that would make it show any kind of moving picture. You decide to try putting something in there to see what happens. You notice some [[glass frames with gelatin on them|gelatine frames]] on a nearby table with some images on them and another [[set of plastic spindles|plastic spindles]] that have a row of photos on them. <<if visited("read articles")>> You debate which would work better, or if [[neither of them will work|neither]]. <</if>>\

You gently pick up the gelatine frames and place them in a compartment they fit in to nicely in the machine. You close the back panel and flick a switch you assume to be the power after shutting off the lights in the workshop. You hear some whirring before seeing a few quick frames on the bedsheet hung opposite the projector. Some people appear to be moving around a garden. Suddenly, the picture stops and you hear the sound of glass cracking and crashing to the floor. Upon investigation, the glass panes jammed up in the machine and got stuck, causing some to fall out and break on the ground. You look around guiltily even though no one's there and clean up the mess and [[standing back up|workshop]].

You pick up the plastic spindles and let them fall into place on the machine. Standing back, you think that everything fits very well. It makes sense too-- going from spool to spool seems like an efficient way to display frames. You hit a switch that you assume turns on the machine and lo, it does. You watch as a few frames flicker into place on the blank wall opposite the machine. A man starts walking around a garden before you start to smell something suspicious. Almost immediately you see a few wisps of smoke rise from the machine and the picture start to yellow and distort. In the same moment, you turn off the machine and rush over. Inspecting the damage you see that the plastic was not strong enough to withstand the focused heat from the projector light. Evidently you'll have to find something else to use. You sigh and clean up the mess, but make sure not to throw anything away for fear of spies stealing your ideas. Even the bad ones. Then you stand up and [[look around your workshop|workshop]].

You recall an article you read about photography and other scientific advancements. You also remember the article explaining how //neither// the glass panes nor the plastic spindles could work for what you're trying to do. While you aren't sure what //would// work, you know it's not anything you have in the shop. You hope there's someone else doing that kind of research. You shrug and [[look for something else to do|workshop]].

You pick up one of the sketches. It's an incredibly intricate yet well labeled. It appears to be some kind of machine that projects images in some way. [img[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/Sketch_of_three-lens_Le_Prince_camera_by_James_Longley.jpeg/800px-Sketch_of_three-lens_Le_Prince_camera_by_James_Longley.jpeg]] You consider [[taking the sketches|take sketches]] or [[leaving them there|leave sketches]].

You nod, trying to understand the technical jargon, and you manage to understand it for the most part. One of the science articles explains the use of gelatine as an exposure method for photography and how fragile the glass is that the gelatine sits on. Another article from a photography magazine explains a new kind of film being developed that's both clearer and more flexible than previous films, a kind of film that is wound around in a cylinder for use. You consider [[taking the articles with you|take articles]] or [[leaving them on the table|leave articles]].

You walk into your workshop a few minutes away from your house. <<if $week2[0] < 4>>\ While it looks clean, there are materials sprawled everywhere in organized chaos. You've been rather focused on the machine past week, so there are a lot of different parts of the project everywhere. <<else>>\ The workshop seems rather... empty. You didn't focus on the machine this past week, and it really shows. <<if $week2[0] === 6>> There are a few spiders occupying the corners of the room.<</if>> <</if>>\ Luckily, there are no signs of a break-in. You shrug, unsure of how to continue the work here. You turn around and [[head back to your house|week 2]].

You whip out a new sheet of parchment and ready your inkwell. <<if $writeWife2 && $writeEdison2 && $writeAlbert2>>\ You look down at the pile of letters already on your desk, sealed and ready to be sent. You decide against writing more letters and [[figure out something else to do|week 2]]. <<elseif !$readWife2 && ! !$readAlbert2 && !$readEdison2>>\ But first you should probably [[read some letters|reading letters]] before responding to anything. Or you could just put everything down and [[do something else|week 1]]. <<else>>\ <<if !$writeWife2 && $readWife2>>\ <<if $wife1>> You consider writing to your [[wife Lizzie|write to wife 2-1]]. <<else>> You consider writing to your [[wife Lizzie|write to wife 2-2]]. <</if>> <</if>>\ <<if !$writeAlbert2 && $readAlbert2>>\ <<if $albert1>> You could write to your [[brother Albert|write to albert 2-1]]. <<else>> You could write to your [[brother Albert|write to albert 2-2]]. <</if>> <</if>>\ <<if !$writeEdison2 && $readEdison2>>\ <<if $edison1>> You consider writing to [[Thomas Edison|write to edison 2-1]]. <<else>> You consider writing to [[Thomas Edison|write to edison 2-2]]. <</if>>\ <</if>>\ You consider [[reading some letters|reading letters 2]] before responding to anything or just putting everything down and [[doing something else|week 2]]. <</if>>\

"Adolphe," you say, walking down the stairs and into the living room. Adolphe looks up from the letter he's writing. "Yeah dad?" <<if $sendAdolphe>> [["\"You should pack.\""|go back to america]] <</if>> [["\"How are you this week?\""|talk to son How are you]] [["\"Who are you writing to?\""|talk to son Letter]]

"You should pack," you say abruptly. "Just uh... You should pack." "For what, exactly?" Adolphe puts his pen down and really turns to look at you now. "Where am I going?" "Well.. I wrote to your mother, and you're going to go back to America." "With you, though, right?" "...No, actually, you're going to go ahead of me. To help mother prep the Mansion." "To prep it for //you//, right?" Adolphe says somewhat venomously. "Sure thing. I'll pack right now." Adolphe gets up and brushes past you, closing the door to his bedroom. You sigh, [[consider what to do next|week 2]]. <<set $familyKill++>>\ <<set $suicide++>>\

<<silently>> <<set $same to false>> <<for _x to 0; _x lt $week2.length; _x++>> <<for _y to 0; _y lt $week2.length; _y++>> <<if _x != _y>> <<if $week2[_x] === $week2[_y]>> <<set $same to true>> <</if>> <</if>> <</for>> <</for>> <</silently>> <<if $same>>\ You look down at your list and realize your priorities aren't exactly... ranked. Two or more are exactly the same. Please [[resolve that before continuing|pre week 2]]. <<else>>\ You take a deep breath, wish for the best, and [[close your eyes|week 2 travelling]]. <</if>>\

Before you time-travel, you have to consider the week that you will be skipping over. What will your priorities be for the coming week? ((Click on the number next to the item to cycle through the options. 1 is the highest and 6 is the lowest.)) <table> <tr> <td>Developing the machine:</td> <td><<cycle "$week2[0]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Physical health:</td> <td><<cycle "$week2[1]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mental health:</td> <td><<cycle "$week2[2]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Keeping tabs on Thomas Edison:</td> <td><<cycle "$week2[3]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Staying in touch with Lizzy and the kids:</td> <td><<cycle "$week2[4]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Communicating with your brother, Albert:</td> <td><<cycle "$week2[5]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> </table> Once you're finished, you can go ahead and [[continue on to the next week|continue week2]].

Before you time-travel, you have to consider the week that you will be skipping over. What will your priorities be for this next coming week? ((Click on the number next to the item to cycle through the options. 1 is the highest and 6 is the lowest.)) <table> <tr> <td>Developing the machine:</td> <td><<cycle "$week3[0]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Physical health:</td> <td><<cycle "$week3[1]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mental health:</td> <td><<cycle "$week3[2]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Keeping tabs on Thomas Edison:</td> <td><<cycle "$week3[3]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Staying in touch with Lizzy and the kids:</td> <td><<cycle "$week3[4]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Communicating with your brother, Albert:</td> <td><<cycle "$week3[5]" autoselect>> <<option 1>> <<option 2>> <<option 3>> <<option 4>> <<option 5>> <<option 6>> <</cycle>> </td> </tr> </table> Once you're finished, you can go ahead and [[continue on to the next week|continue week3]].

<<silently>> <<set $same to false>> <<for _x to 0; _x lt $week3.length; _x++>> <<for _y to 0; _y lt $week3.length; _y++>> <<if _x != _y>> <<if $week3[_x] === $week3[_y]>> <<set $same to true>> <</if>> <</if>> <</for>> <</for>> <</silently>> <<if $same>>\ You look down at your list and realize your priorities aren't exactly... ranked. Two or more are exactly the same. Please [[resolve that before continuing|pre week 3]]. <<else>>\ You take a deep breath again, wish for the best, and [[close your eyes|week 3 travelling]]. <<set $week++>> <</if>>\

<div id="Title">Travelling <<timed 1s>>. <</timed>><<timed 2s>>. <</timed>><<timed 3s>>.<</timed>></div>\ <<timed 4s>> [[Arrived!|week 3]] <</timed>> <<silently>>\ //Update the Ending variables based on the priorities for the week //Developing the machine <<switch $week3[0]>> <<case 1>> <<set $edisonKill +=2>> <<case 2>> <<set $edisonKill +=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $edisonKill -=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $edisonKill -=2>> <</switch>> //Physical health <<switch $week3[1]>> <<case 1>> <<set $suicide -=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $suicide +=1>> <</switch>> //Mental health <<switch $week3[2]>> <<case 1>> <<set $suicide -= 2>> <<case 2>> <<set $suicide -=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $suicide +=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $suicide +=2>> <</switch>> //Keeping tabs on Edison <<switch $week3[3]>> <<case 1>> <<set $edisonKill +=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $edisonKill -=1>> <</switch>> //Keeping up with family <<switch $week3[4]>> <<case 1>> <<set $familyKill -=3>> <<case 2>> <<set $familyKill -=2>> <<case 3>> <<set $familyKill +=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $familyKill +=2>> <<case 6>> <<set $familyKill +=3>> <</switch>> //Keeping up with Albert <<switch $week3[5]>> <<case 1>> <<set $brotherKill -=2>> <<case 2>> <<set $brotherKill -=1>> <<case 4 5>> <<set $brotherKill +=1>> <<case 6>> <<set $brotherKill +=2>> <</switch>> <<if $week3[0] < 3 && $week2[0] < 3>> very focused on the machine <<set $edisonKill +=3>> <<elseif $week3[0] > 4 && $week2[0] > 4>> not focused on machine <<set $suicide++>> <</if>> <<if $week3[1] < 3 && $week2[1] < 3>> very focused on physical health <<set $suicide-->> <<set $edisonKill-->> <<elseif $week3[1] > 4 && $week2[1] > 4>> not focused on physical health <<set $suicide +=2>> <<set $familyKill++>> <</if>> <<if $week3[2] < 3 && $week2[2] < 3>> very focused on mental health <<set $suicide-=2>> <<elseif $week3[2] > 4 && $week2[2] > 4>> not focused on mental health <<Set $suicide +=3>> <</if>> <<if $week3[3] < 3 && $week2[3] < 3>> very focused on edison <<set $edisonKill +=3>> <<elseif $week3[3] > 4 && $week2[3] > 4>> not focused on edison <<set $edisonKill-->> <</if>> <<if $week3[4] < 3 && $week2[4] < 3>> very focused on family <<set $familyKill-=3>> <<elseif $week3[4] > 4 && $week2[4] > 4>> not focused on family <<set $familyKill+=2>> <</if>> <<if $week3[5] < 3 && $week2[5] < 3>> very focused on albert <<set $brotherKill-->> <<elseif $week3[5] > 4 && $week2[5] > 4>> not focused on albert <<set $brotherKill+=2>> <</if>> If you didn't write to your wife but you read her letter week 1 <<if !visited("write to wife") && visited("From wife")>> <<set $familyKill+=3>> <</if>> If you didn't write to your wife but you read her letter week 2 <<if !$writeWife2 && $readWife2>> <<set $familyKill++>> <</if>> If you did the above both weeks in a row <<if !visited("write to wife") && !$writeWife2 && $readWife2 && visited("From wife")>> <<set $familyKill++>> <</if>> If you only wrote rude letters to Albert <<if visited("write to albert Bad") && visited("write to albert 2-1 rude") && visited("write to albert 2-2 rude")>> <<set $brotherKill+=2>> <</if>> If you only wrote rude letters to Edison <<if visited("write to edison How dare you") && visited("write to edison 2-1 rude") && visited("write to edison 2-2 rude")>> <<set $edisonKill+=2>> <</if>> <<if !visited("reading letters") && !visited("writing letters") && !visited("workshop") && !visited("table") && !visited("visitors") && !visited("reading letters 2") && !visited("writing letters 2") && !visited("talk to son") && !visited("work on machine")>> <<set $suicide +=4>> <</if>> <</silently>>\

You rub your face and stretch. Glancing around you realize you're in your study and when you look down at a calendar you see you're scheduled to leave for France right about... now. <<if visited("visitors yes")>>\ "And he's just so //darling//," you hear a woman say downstairs. In that moment you remember that you agreed to go to France with another couple three weeks ago. You glance out your study doorway and see an open suitcase on your bed. Evidently you haven't packed yet. <<else>>\ You look around quickly, and something in your room catches your eye. You walk over and see that you haven't packed yet. <</if>>\ You debate whether you should [[pack quickly now|packing]] or [[not go to France at all|don't go to France]].

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, [[I'll be in the nearest port to the Mansion.|write to wife 2-1 Port]] [[Actually, the machine needs more work...|write to wife 2-1 Not Going]] \ <<set $writeWife2 to true>>\

You hold your quill, deciding how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, [[I'm glad to hear that we're on good terms.|write to albert 2-1 nice]] [[You're making quite a few assumptions.|write to albert 2-1 rude]] \ <<set $writeAlbert2 to true>>

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, [[What a pleasant correspondence!|write to edison 2-1 nice]] [[You're being very forward, don't you think?|write to edison 2-1 rude]] \ <<set $writeEdison2 to true>>

<<if !$readAlbert2 && !$readEdison2 && !$readWife2>>\ You walk in to your study and look at all the papers on you desk. On the top there are a few letters, unopened. <<else>>\ You look down at the desk in your study, and consider the letters sitting on top. <</if>>\ <div style="text-align: center">\ <<if $albert1>>\ [[Albert Le Prince|From Albert 2-1]] Dijon, France <<else>>\ [[Albert Le Prince|From Albert 2-2]] Dijon, France <</if>>\ <<if $wife1>>\ [[Lizzie Whitley-Le Prince|From wife 2-1]] New York City, USA <<else>>\ [[Lizzie Whitley-Le Prince|From wife 2-2]] New York City, USA <</if>>\ <<if $edison1>>\ [[Thomas Edison|From Edison 2-1]] New Jersey, USA <<else>>\ [[Thomas Edison|From Edison 2-2]] New Jersey, USA <</if>>\ </div>\ On the front of the desk there's a drawer that [[appears full of letters|previousLetters]]. You also see your inkwell, [[ready to use|writing letters 2]]. Or you could just [[head back|week 2]].

\ Dijon, France June 1890 Gus-- Your understanding is truly welcome in these trying times. With my family growing as well as my business, I really do wish I had the time for the will but I really do not. <<if $albertGoing>>\ As I read you were coming over, I realized it is probably for the best. I will try to make time for you, dear brother, but I must emphasize that I'm not sure I'll be able to. <<else>>\ As I write this, it comes to mind that perhaps you should come to Dijon to resolve this. I'm not sure how far we can get over pen and paper, but perhaps in person we can resolve this once and for all. <</if>>\ I shall prep the guest room for you and alert the rest of the family. Albert You consider [[responding|write to albert 2-1]] or [[finding something else to do|week 2]]. <<set $readAlbert2 to true>>\

\ New Jersey, USA June 1890 Dear Augustin Le Prince, I thank you immensely for your previous sending. The sketches and blueprints make complete sense as I see them sitting here on my desk. You did a tremendous job of explaining this mystical machine over paper, the drawings really do bring it all to life. The only thing you didn't seem to include is what you're using to hold the photos as they move through the machine? I see a few drawings using spools, and some that evidently use glass panes. Which will you end up using in the final invention? <<if $edisonGoing>>\ Also, perhaps we could also set up that meeting in New York when you're nearby? Please let me know when works for you. <</if>>\ Curiously, Thomas \ You consider [[replying|write to edison 2-1]] or [[finding something else to do|week 2]]. <<set $readEdison2 to true>>

\ New York City, USA June 1890 Gus, The children and I thoroughly enjoyed your last writing. <<if visited("write to wife Machine")>> Good to hear your machine is well in the works. <<else>> They are doing well, and are prepping more and more each day for your return.<</if>> From which port shall we pick you up? And what do you think about sending Adolphe ahead of you? I think he'd be a big help in the weeks leading up to your presentation. With even more love, Lizzie \ <<if !$writeWife2>> You hold the letter in your hand, considering if you want to [[write back|write to wife 2-1]] or [[find something else to do|week 2]]. <<else>> You hold the letter in your hand before [[putting it back|reading letters 2]]. <</if>>\ <<set $readWife2 to true>>\

You walk into your room to inspect the empty suitcase. It's definitely empty. Then you debate what to put in it: <<silently>>\ <<if $week2[0] < 3 && $week3[0] < 3>> <<set $machine to true>> <<else>> <<set $machine to false>> <</if>> <</silently>>\ <label><<checkbox "$hasClothes" false true `$hasClothes ? 'checked' : ''`>> Clothing</label> <<if $machine>><label><<checkbox "$hasMachine" false true `$hasMachine ? 'checked' : ''`>> Motion Picture Machine sketches and blueprints</label> <</if>>\ <label><<checkbox "$hasFood" false true `$hasFood ? 'checked' : ''`>> Food for the trip</label> <label><<checkbox "$hasPhotos" false true `$hasPhotos ? 'checked' : ''`>> Photographs of your family</label> <<if $suicide > 3>><label><<checkbox "$hasGun" false true `$hasGun ? 'checked' : ''`>> Gun</label> <</if>>\ <label><<checkbox "$hasMap" false true `$hasMap ? 'checked' : ''`>> Map of London and France</label> <label><<checkbox "$hasMoney" false true `$hasMoney ? 'checked' : ''`>> a decent amount of money from your stash</label> <label><<checkbox "$hasDebtPaper" false true `$hasDebtPaper ? 'checked' : ''`>> your debt papers</label> Once you've decided what to take, you [[attempt to close your suitcase|check suitcase]].

Considering all your options, no trip to France at all sounds significantly better than a haphazard one. At the same time, you recall that the newspaper article describe Le Prince's disappearance on a train from Dijon, so [[you know what you must do|packing]].

//Priority arrays for responses to pre-week 2 / 3 <<set $week2 to [0,0,0,0,0]>> <<set $week3 to [0,0,0,0,0]>> //inventory for packing the suitcase at the end <<set $inventory to []>> //Reaction & tracker variables <<set $visitorsMad to false>> <<set $week to 1>> tracks the week they're on //depending on what kind of letter they wrote in week 1 (true, going; false, not going) <<set $edison1 to false>> <<set $wife1 to false>> <<set $albert1 to false>> <<set $wife2 to false>> same thing as wife1 but for week 2 <<set $sendAdolphe to false>> whether or not you tell your wife you're gonna send adolphe back early <<set $readEdison2 to false>> <<set $writeEdison2 to false>> <<set $edisonGoing to false>> flags whether or not Player told Edison to visit when they're in NYC next <<set $readWife2 to false>> <<set $writeWife2 to false>> <<set $readAlbert2 to false>> <<set $writeAlbert2 to false>> <<set $albertGoing to false>> flags whether or not Player told Albert they were going to visit in their first letter (dependent on whether or not the player knew they were going to visited Albert before they wrote his letter //Track which ending they're headed towards <<set $edisonKill to 0>> <<set $suicide to 0>> <<set $familyKill to 0>> <<set $brotherKill to 0>> //testers <<set $testing to 0>> visited() turns()

<<silently>> <<set $packing to 0>> <<if $hasClothes>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasMachine>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasFood>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasPhotos>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasGun>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasMap>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasMoney>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <<if $hasDebtPaper>> <<set $packing++>> <</if>> <</silently>> <<if $packing > 4>>\ You press down on the suitcase but it doesn't shut properly. You evidently have too many things packed, so you [[have to take some things out|packing]]. <<elseif $packing === 0>>\ You pack... literally nothing. Seems like it'll be an easy trip. You easily close your suitcase--in fact, you leave it on your bed-- and you [[head out|to France]]. <<set $inventory.push(["suitcase","nothing"])>> <<else>>\ You turn around, take one last look at your house, and [[head out|to France]]. <<set $inventory.push(["suitcase","something"])>>\ <</if>>\

<<silently>>\ Checks if all the player brought was a gun <<if $packing === 0 && $hasGun>> <<set $suicide +=3>> <</if>> Puts all the endings in an array Finds the highest out of all the numbers Saves the index number in $end, with suicide being 0, etc. <<set $endings to [$suicide, $familyKill, $brotherKill, $edisonKill]>> <<set $end to 0>> <<set $highestNum to 0>> <<for _x to 0; _x lt $endings.length; _x++>> <<if $endings[_x] > $highestNum>> <<set $end to _x>> <<set $highestNum to $endings[_x]>> <</if>> <</for>> <</silently>>\ Once you stow your suitcase away, you plop down on the seat in your carriage. <<if $end === 0>>\ [[You glance out the window, contemplating life.|suicide]] <<elseif $end === 1>>\ [[You think about your family, and all that's happened in the last few weeks.|family kill]] <<elseif $end === 2>>\ [[You think about your family in Dijon, and your last conversation with your brother.|brother kill]] <<else>>\ [[You think about Thomas Edison, and how his work could rival yours.|edison kill]] <</if>>\

You walk to the front of the house and open the door. <<if $visitorsMad eq "gone">>\ Your front step is empty, and there are no traces of anyone being there. Maybe some kids tricked you, a classic knock a door run. You shrug and [[head back inside|week 1]]. <<else>> <<if $visitorsMad eq "mad">>\ A woman sighs loudly to the man next to her on your front step but quickly composes herself and smiles. <<else>>\ A woman and a man smile at you on your front step. <</if>> "Augustín!" she grins. "Richard and I here were just wondering if you're headed to France any time soon." "We are really sorry about your mother there, old pal," the man who you assume to be Richard says. "If you're headed that way, we'd love to head with you and make a real trip of it." <<if visited("From Albert")>> You think back to Albert's letter and feel a twinge of guilt. Your mother has been dead for about two years now, but Albert has yet to settle the will. These neighbors of yours seem very well-meaning, and you consider the proposition. <<else>> You keep your face steady, trying to give the impression that you know what they're talking about. These people seem nice enough. <</if>> "Yes, maybe see Paris, you take the time you need in Dijon, then right on back to London," the woman says. [["\"Yes, that would be quite nice.\""|visitors yes]] [["\"Ah... I'd rather not, actually.\""|visitors no]] <</if>>

The woman nods politely and the man tips his hat a little. "It's planned, then. Let's say, maybe two weeks' time? We've tele'd our hotel reservations already, but we'll request another room, no trouble," the woman says. "No trouble at all!" Richard agrees. "And your old bank account is doing just fine, my good sir. Just fine indeed." The couple waves to you before turning away and walking down the street. <<if visited("From Albert")>>\ You watch them leave for a moment, processing what you just agreed to, but deciding it's probably for the best that you travel to France to see Albert and discuss the will. <<else>>\ You watch them leave for a moment, processing what you just agreed to. You're not quite sure what they were talking about, so you figure you should probably read some of the mail you got. That might have some helpful information. <</if>>\ You [[close the front door|week 1]].

The woman frowns a little and the man tips his hat a little. "All right then, best to you," the woman says. The couple waves to you before turning away and walking down the street. <<if !visited("From Albert")>> You watch them leave for a moment. You're not quite sure what they were talking about, so you figure you should probably read some of the mail you got. That might have some helpful information. <</if>>\ You [[close the front door|week 1]].

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\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, How are the children? I hope you haven't been working them too hard. [[I'm excited to see what Jumel Mansion has become.|write to wife Going]] [[I wish I could see them sooner, but I'll have to stay in Leeds for a while longer.|write to wife Not Going]] <<set $familyKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, How are the children? I hope you haven't been working them too hard. I'm excited to see what Jumel Mansion has become. I'm sure you and the children have made it quite the place to behold. I hope you're throwing parties at every chance you get, darling. <<linkreplace "With more love,">>With more love, Gus<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Lizzie", "How are the children? I hope you haven't been working them too hard.\n\nI'm excited to see what Jumel Mansion has become. I'm sure you and the children have made it quite the place to behold. I hope you're throwing parties at every chance you get, darling."])>>\ <<set $familyKill-->>\ <<set $wife1 to true>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, How are the children? I hope you haven't been working them too hard. I wish I could see them sooner, but I'll have to stay in Leeds for a while longer. It turns out the machine needs just a //little// bit more work. I promise to return home with haste when possible. <<linkreplace "With more love,">>With more love, Gus<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Lizzie", "How are the children? I hope you haven't been working them too hard.\n\nI wish I could see them sooner, but I'll have to stay in Leeds for a while longer. It turns out the machine needs just a //little// bit more work. I promise to return home with haste when possible."])>> <<set $familyKill++>>\

You watch the wax drip from the sealing wax before stamping down on the envelope. You put it on your desk, ready to be mailed out. You look around, [[considering what to do next|week 1]].

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, I must tell you about developments on my machine. They have truly been extraordinary-- I'd put it in writing but for fear of security, I shall merely say that they're incredible. In other news, I'm excited to see what Jumel Mansion has become. I'm sure you and the kids have brought the house back to its former glory. I count the days until I see you again. <<linkreplace "With more love,">>With more love, Gus<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Lizzie", "I must tell you about developments on my machine. They have truly been extraordinary-- I'd put it in writing but for fear of security, I shall merely say that they're incredible.\n\nIn other news, I'm excited to see what Jumel Mansion has become. I'm sure you and the kids have brought the house back to its former glory. I count the days until I see you again."])>>\ <<set $familyKill-->>\ <<set $wife1 to true>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, I must tell you about developments on my machine. They have truly been extraordinary-- I'd put it in writing but for fear of security, I shall merely say that they're incredible. In other news, I wish I could see them sooner, but I'll have to stay in Leeds for a while longer. I wish I knew what was wrong so I could tell you how to fix it, but if that was the case, I'd already be in America. Know that I miss you all every day. <<linkreplace "With more love,">>With more love, Gus<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Lizzie", "I must tell you about developments on my machine. They have truly been extraordinary-- I'd put it in writing but for fear of security, I shall merely say that they're incredible.\n\nIn other news, I wish I could see them sooner, but I'll have to stay in Leeds for a while longer. I wish I knew what was wrong so I could tell you how to fix it, but if that was the case, I'd already be in America. Know that I miss you all every day."])>> <<set $familyKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, How are you? I hope America is treating you well, and that new Jersey is better than the old. [[I'd love to share my work with you.|write to edison Give info]] [[Unfortunately, I will not be sending you some of my work.|write edison Don't give info]]

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, How dare you? Thinking you could get information out of me? [[But I'm getting ahead of myself. Inventors help inventors.|write to edison Give info 2]] [[What do you take me for?|write to edison Don't give info 2]]

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, How are you? I hope America is treating you well, and that new Jersey is better than the old. I'd love to share my work with you. You should find some sketches and things attached. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>>\ You can also find me in New York City near the end of June. I would enjoy meeting up with you and discussing the discoveries of today. <<set $edisonGoing to true>> <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Thomas Edison", "How are you? I hope America is treating you well, and that new Jersey is better than the old.\n\nI'd love to share my work with you. You should find some sketches and things attached.\n\nYou can also find me in New York City near the end of June. I would enjoy meeting up with you and discussing the discoveries of today."])>>\ <<else>>\ I hope you find them comprehensible and helpful. Feel free to send anything back you feel comfortable sharing as well. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Thomas Edison", "How are you? I hope America is treating you well, and that new Jersey is better than the old.\n\nI'd love to share my work with you. You should find some sketches and things attached.\n\nI hope you find them comprehensible and helpful. Feel free to send anything back you feel comfortable sharing as well."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Sincerely,">>Sincerely, Augustin Le Prince<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $edison1 to true>>\ <<set $edisonKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, How are you? I hope America is treating you well, and that new Jersey is better than the old. Unfortunately, I will not be sending you some of my work. I don't feel comfortable sharing such information over the post, especially with someone I don't know as well as I probably should. I'm sure you are a stand-up gentleman when it comes to it, but for now simply feel free to ask questions over post and I shall do my best to answer them. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin Le Prince<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Thomas Edison", "How are you? I hope America is treating you well, and that new Jersey is better than the old.\n\nUnfortunately, I will not be sending you some of my work. I don't feel comfortable sharing such information over the post, especially with someone I don't know as well as I probably should.\n\nI'm sure you are a stand-up gentleman when it comes to it, but for now simply feel free to ask questions over post and I shall do my best to answer them."])>>\ <<set $edisonKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, How dare you? Thinking you could get information out of me? But I'm getting ahead of myself. Inventors help inventors. You'll find some sketches enclosed, and hopefully they help. But perhaps next time at least come visit the workshop before asking for blueprints. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>>\ You can also find me in New York City near the end of June. I would enjoy meeting up with you and discussing the discoveries of today. <<set $edisonGoing to true>> <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Thomas Edison", "How dare you? Thinking you could get information out of me?\n\nBut I'm getting ahead of myself. Inventors help inventors. You'll find some sketches enclosed, and hopefully they help. But perhaps next time at least come visit the workshop before asking for blueprints.\n\nYou can also find me in New York City near the end of June. I would enjoy meeting up with you and discussing the discoveries of today."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Thomas Edison", "How dare you? Thinking you could get information out of me?\n\nBut I'm getting ahead of myself. Inventors help inventors. You'll find some sketches enclosed, and hopefully they help. But perhaps next time at least come visit the workshop before asking for blueprints."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Sincerely,">>Sincerely, Augustin Le Prince<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $edison1 to true>>\ <<set $edisonKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, How dare you? Thinking you could get information out of me? What do you take me for? Some kind of fool who will give away trade secrets to anyone who writes to them? Best of luck to you, as you may need more than you already have. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin Le Prince<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Thomas Edison", "How dare you? Thinking you could get information out of me?\n\nWhat do you take me for? Some kind of fool who will give away trade secrets to anyone who writes to them? Best of luck to you, as you may need more than you already have."])>>\ <<set $edisonKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes... [[...but I understand.|write to albert Understand]] [[...and I'm sure that must disappoint her as well.|write to albert Don't understand]] <<set $brotherKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes... [[...but I understand.|write to albert Understand 2]] [[...and I'm sure that must have been what she wanted.|write to albert Don't understand2]] <<set $brotherKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes but I understand. I hope all is well in Dijon. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>> I'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then. <<set $albertGoing to true>> <</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $albert1 to true>>\ <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes but I understand.\n\nI hope all is well in Dijon.\n\nI'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes but I understand."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $brotherKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes and I'm sure that must disappoint her as well. Is this really what she would have wanted? I hope all is well in Dijon. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>> I'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then. <<set $albertGoing to true>>\ <</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes and I'm sure that must disappoint her as well. Is this really what she would have wanted?\n\nI hope all is well in Dijon.\n\nI'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Hope the business is going well. It's disappointing that you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes and I'm sure that must disappoint her as well. Is this really what she would have wanted?\n\nI hope all is well in Dijon."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $brotherKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes, but I understand. I know times are hard now more than ever, what with the tensions in Paris rising and Prussia right on the brink. Hold fast, brother. I hope all is well in Dijon. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>> I'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then. <<set $albertGoing to true>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes, but I understand. I know times are hard now more than ever, what with the tensions in Paris rising and Prussia right on the brink.\n\nHold fast, brother. I hope all is well in Dijon.\n\nI'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes, but I understand. I know times are hard now more than ever, what with the tensions in Paris rising and Prussia right on the brink.\n\nHold fast, brother. I hope all is well in Dijon."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $albert1 to true>>\ <<set $brotherKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes and I'm //sure// that must have been what she wanted. Why else would you execute her will so poorly? The mother who treated you so well? Regardless, I hope all is well in Dijon. <<if visited("visitors yes") || visited("write to wife Going")>> I'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then. <<set $albertGoing to true>> <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes and I'm //sure// that must have been what she wanted. Why else would you execute her will so poorly? The mother who treated you so well?\n\nRegardless, I hope all is well in Dijon.\n\nI'll be headed out there soon, at the end of June. We may speak then."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Letter to Albert", "Couldn't you spare any time? It's a right shame you haven't found the time to dedicate to mother's wishes and I'm //sure// that must have been what she wanted. Why else would you execute her will so poorly? The mother who treated you so well?\n\nRegardless, I hope all is well in Dijon."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> You look at your desk and reach for the wax to [[seal the envelope|seal envelope]]. <<set $brotherKill++>>\

Out the window, you see the entire world flashing by. All its loveliness and downfalls. You think about your debts, mounting ever more as you travel to Dijon. You think about all the trouble you've caused your family, coming back and forth from Europe to America, and the risky business of inventing.<<if $hasGun>> You think about the gun in your suitcase.<</if>> You think about the speed of the train, and the forest terrain that's to come in the ride up ahead. You get up, thinking about whether or not the back train to the door opens easily. It does. You think, and [[then you don't|the end]].

Out the window, you see the entire world flashing by. All its loveliness and downfalls. You think about your debts, your family, your wife, Lizzy. You consider your motion picture machine, not yet ready for the public. But you're oh-so-close, if only Lizzie could understand that. You remember the fact that she's put her work on hold to prepare for you to present the machine in the States. You remember again that the machine isn't even ready yet. A knock at your door breaks your train of thought. "Come in," you say without thinking. Two men stand in the doorway, two men you haven't seen before. At least, you don't think you've seen them before. "Augustin?" They ask. "Yes?" you say. You wonder who they are, and how they knew your name. You think about all these things, and [[then you don't|the end]].

Out the window, you see the entire world flashing by. All its loveliness and downfalls. You think about your debts, your motion picture machine, and Thomas Edison. You consider all the time you spend pondering him and his work, and how much time he must have spent pondering you and your machine. You wander to the sleeper car, all the way in the back of the train. Just as you lean towards a window to see the scenery, you hear the door to the car slam shut. "A bit early for a sleep, don't you think?" you laugh. "A bit late, I think," someone says. You turn to face the stranger and they continue to stride toward you. "Hey, now," you say defensively. "I'm just here to get back to Leeds." "Aren't we all?" they say, pushing you towards the back door of the train. You start to panic but defenseless without your luggage. You wonder who this person is and who could of sent them, but all too quickly you [[can't think anymore|the end]].

As you're looking out the window, your brother waves his arms frantically. "Augustin!" he shouts. "Gus! Augustin!" You blink in surprise, opening the compartment window. "What is it, Albert?" "You //must// come back to the platform," he shouts. You get up, walking towards the door of the train to hear him better. You lean out. "On to the platform, Gus," Albert says, walking closer to you. The train blows its horn and both of you are engulfed in steam. "It's about to leave, Albert. I can't just get off." "Just for one moment, Augustin!" he pleads. "Don't you trust me?" You consider everything up until this point. Hopping off the train for //just one moment//, you step closer to Albert. He grabs you, and the last thing you see is the train leaving the station without you. You think, trying to figure it all out, and then you [[can't think anymore|the end]].

And that's how it could have ended. In reality, we don't know for sure what happened to Augustin Le Prince nor his luggage from his final trip from Dijon. In fact, we're not even sure if he got on the train or not. Based on the novel "The Missing Reel", a biography of Augustin Le Prince by Christopher Rawlence. You've reached just one of the four endings. [[Play again, rewrite history.|ending transition]] <<linkreplace "Spoiler warning: Show me my scores for this timeline.">>\ The numbers denote how many choices you made leaning towards one ending or another. All endings start at 0. You got the ending with the highest value. ((Ties are resolved by the listed ranking, eg. if brotherKill and familyKill are tied, you will see the familyKill ending since it's higher in the list)). Suicide: $suicide FamilyKill: $familyKill BrotherKill: $brotherKill EdisonKill: $edisonKill <</linkreplace>>\

In the drawer there are quite a few letters spanning from the last few months. At a glance, you see one mentioning some kind of [[will|Albert Will Letter]], another discussing [[progress on the machine|Lizzie Machine Letter]], one about [[a trip to Dijon, France|Albert Dijon Letter]], and one about [[debts|Lizzie Debt Letter]]. <<if $week === 1>>\ You consider reading some of them, putting them away and [[reading the newer letters on the desk|reading letters]], or just putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<else>>\ You consider reading some of them, putting them away and [[reading the newer letters on the desk|reading letters 2]], or just putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 2]]. <</if>>\

\ Dijon, France October 1889 Gus, It's a strange world when you beg your brother to stop bothering you about your mother's will, but here we are. Just give me a few month's break and I'll have this resolved by the end of the year or so. You can give me that time, can't you? Albert \ You finish reading and notice that it's a little too late to reasonably respond to this letter. <<if $week === 1>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<else>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters 2]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 2]]. <</if>>\

\ New York City, USA April 1888 Gus, all these wonderful news about your machine is just music to my ears (or should I say movement to my eyes?). I'm forever impressed by the work you're doing to bring a new dimension to this ever-expanding world. I know you'll go down in history for this and all I ask is that you remember your family when you've become more famous than anyone before. I'm sure you will, Gus; always humble, always understanding. Love, Lizzie \ You finish reading and notice that it's a little too late to reasonably respond to this letter. <<if $week === 1>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<else>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters 2]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 2]]. <</if>>\

\ Dijon, France January 1884 Gus-- I know your last trip to Dijon was not as productive as it could have been. With a new child in the family my time has truly been split. I hope you can visit sometime in the future when I have more time to talk with you. Albert \ You finish reading and notice that it's a little too late to reasonably respond to this letter. <<if $week === 1>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<else>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters 2]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 2]]. <</if>>\

\ New York City, USA September 1886 Gus, I'm not sure I understand where all this is coming from. It was my understanding that you were fully funded for at least a few more months, if not the next half-year. If I have any say still, I'd say to not sign for those new loans. We're still managing the old, and with the move to New York City I doubt it's the best decision. But as always, I trust you know what you're doing and that you'll do the best for the family. We cannot wait until the next time the family is together again. Kisses, Lizzie \ You finish reading and notice that it's a little too late to reasonably respond to this letter. <<if $week === 1>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<else>>\ Anyway, there are [[newer letters on the desk|reading letters 2]]. You also consider putting everything down and [[looking for something else to do|week 2]]. <</if>>\ <<if visited()===1>><<set $suicide+=2>><</if>>

\ New York City, USA June 1890 Augustin, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ It's worrying that you have yet to reply to my previous writing. <</if>>\ I do hope you consider coming back to New York sooner rather than later. Marie and the other children have been praying for your safe return. Words can't possibly express how much we miss you, Gus. I've also been thinking about my dear Adolphe. Would you consider sending him ahead of you to America? He may be helpful in the following weeks. <<if $week2[4] > 4>>\ And I must say, I can't quite put my finger on it, but I feel like we've been put on the bottom of your list. I hope it's just nervousness about your inevitable trip over here. <</if>>\ Yours, Lizzie \ <<if !$writeWife2>>\ You pause, considering if you want to [[write back|write to wife 2-2]] or [[find something else to do|week 2]]. <<else>>\ You hold the letter in your hand before [[putting it back|reading letters 2]]. <</if>>\ <<set $readWife2 to true>>\

\ New Jersey, USA June 1890 Dear Augustin Le Prince, <<if !visited("write to edison")>>\ It must be said that I'm a little disconcerted that you didn't even reply to my last letter. Regardless, I must reiterate my request to see some blue prints or sketches. I find your work quite intriguing, and I believe seeing it in its true ink I could actually wrap my mind around it, and even perhaps help you out. <<else>>\ I must say I'm disappointed in your previous writing. I'm not sure what's holding you back from the greatness you know so well you possess, but I'd like to help you realize it. Please feel free to send over your sketches and blueprints as I'm working on similar projects--as you know-- that involve electricity and other world-changing inventions. Apart, we are geniuses. Just imagine what we could do cooperatively. <</if>>\ <<if $edisonGoing>>\ We could also set up that meeting in New York when you're nearby. Please let me know when works for you. <</if>>\ Consider it. Thomas You consider [[replying|write to edison 2-2]] or [[finding something else to do|week 2]]. <<set $readEdison2 to true>>

\ Dijon, France June 1890 Gus-- <<if visited("write to albert")>>\ I thought brothers were supposed to, at the very least, respond to each other's letters. But it seems as though you're too far gone from that. <</if>> I'm sure your complete lack of understanding for my situation is //precisely// what mother would have wanted. <<if $albertGoing>>\ As I read you were coming over, I realized it is probably for the best. I will try to make time for you, but I must emphasize that I'm not sure I'll be able to. <<else>>\ As I write this, I realize you should probably just come to Dijon so we may discuss this in person. I'm not sure how far we can get over pen and paper, but perhaps in person we can resolve this once and for all. <</if>>\ I shall prep the guest room for you and alert the rest of the family. Albert \ You consider [[responding|write to albert 2-2]] or [[finding something else to do|week 2]]. <<set $readAlbert2 to true>>\

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ I apologize for not writing sooner. <</if>>\ [[I plan to come back to New York soon.|wrote to wife 2-2 Port]] [[I need more time in Leeds.|wrote to wife 2-2 Not Going]] \ <<set $writeWife2 to true>>

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, [[I do apologize for my previous correspondence.|write to edison 2-2 nice]] [[I do not apologize for my previous correspondence.|write to edison 2-2 rude]] \ <<set $writeEdison2 to true>>

You hold your quill, deciding how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, [[It's good to hear from you.|write to albert 2-2 nice]] [[You're just as pleasant as ever.|write to albert 2-2 rude]] \ <<set $writeAlbert2 to true>>\

You watch the wax drip from the sealing wax before stamping down on the envelope. You put it on your desk, ready to be mailed out. You look around, [[considering what to do next|week 2]].

Inventory: <<if $inventory.length < 1>>\ Your pockets are empty. <<else>>\ //((Click to inspect.))// <<for _x to 0; _x lt $inventory.length; _x++>> <<link `$inventory[_x][0]` `$inventory[_x][0]`>><</link>> <</for>> <</if>>

<<if $week > 1>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you still remember the first letter you wrote to your wife, Lizzie, during the first week of June: <<else>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember what you wrote to your wife, Lizzie: <</if>>\ \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<for _x to 0; _x lt $inventory.length; _x++>>\ <<if $inventory[_x][0] == passage()>>\ <<print $inventory[_x][1]>> <</if>> <</for>> With more love, Gus \ <<back Return.>>

<<if $week > 1>> Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember the first letter you wrote to another inventor, Thomas Edison, during the first week of June: <<else>> Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember what you wrote to another inventor, Thomas Edison: <</if>> \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, <<for _x to 0; _x lt $inventory.length; _x++>>\ <<if $inventory[_x][0] == passage()>>\ <<print $inventory[_x][1]>> <</if>> <</for>> Sincerely, Augustin \ <<back Return.>>

<<if $week > 1>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember the first letter you wrote to your brother, Albert, during the first week of June: <<else>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember what you wrote to your brother, Albert: <</if>>\ \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, <<for _x to 0; _x lt $inventory.length; _x++>>\ <<if $inventory[_x][0] == passage()>>\ <<print $inventory[_x][1]>> <</if>> <</for>> Best, Augustin \ <<back Return.>>

One of the science articles explains the use of gelatine as an exposure method for photography and how fragile the glass is that the gelatine sits on. Another article from a photography magazine explains a new kind of film being developed that's both clearer and more flexible than previous films, a kind of film that is wound around in a cylinder for use. <<back Return.>>

It's an incredibly intricate yet well labeled sketch. It appears to be some kind of machine that projects images in some way. [img[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/Sketch_of_three-lens_Le_Prince_camera_by_James_Longley.jpeg/800px-Sketch_of_three-lens_Le_Prince_camera_by_James_Longley.jpeg]] <<back Return.>>

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, I'll be in the nearest port to the Mansion. Best wear your brightest clothes so I can see you as soon as the coast appears! As for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a great plan! He should really get used to travelling by himself and I believe I can handle the machine on my own for the time being. He'll head out a week before I do. Expect him in two weeks. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I'll be in the nearest port to the Mansion. Best wear your brightest clothes so I can see you as soon as the coast appears!\n\nAs for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a great plan! He should really get used to travelling by himself and I believe I can handle the machine on my own for the time being.\n\nHe'll head out a week before I do. Expect him in two weeks."])>>\ <<set $sendAdolphe to true>>\ <<set $familyKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, I'll be in the nearest port to the Mansion. Best wear your brightest clothes so I can see you as soon as the coast appears! As for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a perhaps re-consider-able plan. Or is it reconsiderate? Regardless, I believe it needs to be reconsidered, darling. I need Adolphe here with me for a bit longer. Don't worry about us, we're all right here. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I'll be in the nearest port to the Mansion. Best wear your brightest clothes so I can see you as soon as the coast appears!\n\nAs for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a perhaps re-consider-able plan. Or is it reconsiderate? Regardless, I believe it needs to be reconsidered, darling. I need Adolphe here with me for a bit longer. Don't worry about us, we're all right here."])>>\ <<set $familyKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, Actually, on second thought, I don't think I'll be able to visit you and the children as soon as previously written. The machine needs ever more work than I thought, so I think it's best I stay here. As for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a great plan! Expect him in two weeks. I'll send him as soon as possible. He'll send my best with him. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "Actually, on second thought, I don't think I'll be able to visit you and the children as soon as previously written.\n\nThe machine needs ever more work than I thought, so I think it's best I stay here.\n\nAs for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a great plan! Expect him in two weeks. I'll send him as soon as possible. He'll send my best with him."])>>\ <<set $sendAdolphe to true>>\ <<set $familyKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, Actually, on second thought, I don't think I'll be able to visit you and the children as soon as previously written. The machine needs ever more work than I thought, so I think it's best I stay here. As for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a perhaps re-consider-able plan. While you may need him there, I still need help here in Leeds. We'll head over together, whenever that may be. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "Actually, on second thought, I don't think I'll be able to visit you and the children as soon as previously written.\n\nThe machine needs ever more work than I thought, so I think it's best I stay here.\n\nAs for sending Adolphe ahead of me, that sounds like a perhaps re-consider-able plan. While you may need him there, I still need help here in Leeds. We'll head over together, whenever that may be."])>>\ <<set $familyKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, What a pleasant correspondence! It is great to hear back from you. And what an asuste question about the image protocol itself. Only a true inventor would have seen between the lines to notice I had not included that kind of information. <<if visited("plastic spindles")>>\ As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using plastic spindles with plastic film. An initial test proved very... smokey. The plastic cannot handle the high temperatures of the light needed to project the image, even for the short amount of time necessary to hold it in front of the screen. <<elseif visited("gelatine frames")>>\ As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using glass-covered gelatine frames. While that works for photography and other still-life imagery, the glass frames get jammed in the runner and occasionally break the machine, but more often than not break themselves as they crash to the floor. <<elseif visited("neither") || visited("articles")>>\ As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm not going to use neither gelatine glass frames nor plastic film, as they each have their own faults. I'm currently waiting out for a better solution. If you know of one, please write back with haste. <<else>>\ As for the specifics, I genuinely don't know what I'll be using. While I seem to have most of the machine figured out, the most important piece is always the hardest. Isn't that how it goes? <</if>>\ Hope this information is helpful in your quest for knowledge. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<silently>>\ <<set _letter to "What a pleasant correspondence! It is great to hear back from you.\n\nAnd what an asuste question about the image protocol itself. Only a true inventor would have seen between the lines to notice I had not included that kind of information.\n\n">> <<if visited("plastic spindles")>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using plastic spindles with plastic film. An initial test proved very... smokey. The plastic cannot handle the high temperatures of the light needed to project the image, even for the short amount of time necessary to hold it in front of the screen.">> <<elseif visited("gelatine frames")>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using glass-covered gelatine frames. While that works for photography and other still-life imagery, the glass frames get jammed in the runner and occasionally break the machine, but more often than not break themselves as they crash to the floor.">> <<elseif visited("neither") || visited("articles")>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm not going to use neither gelatine glass frames nor plastic film, as they each have their own faults. I'm currently waiting out for a better solution. If you know of one, please write back with haste.">> <<else>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, I genuinely don't know what I'll be using. While I seem to have most of the machine figured out, the most important piece is always the hardest. Isn't that how it goes?\n\n">> <</if>>\ <<set _letter += "Hope this information is helpful in your quest for knowledge.">> <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Edison",_letter])>> <</silently>>\ <<set $edisonKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, You're being very forward, don't you think? I've already sent you so much material you could practically make a machine yourself, if you had the time and patience. But perhaps //I'm// being too forward now. I appreciate your question about the projection of images already taken in a rapid fashion. <<if visited("plastic spindles")>>\ As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using plastic spindles with plastic film. An initial test proved very... smokey. The plastic cannot handle the high temperatures of the light needed to project the image, even for the short amount of time necessary to hold it in front of the screen. <<elseif visited("gelatine frames")>>\ As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using glass-covered gelatine frames. While that works for photography and other still-life imagery, the glass frames get jammed in the runner and occasionally break the machine, but more often than not break themselves as they crash to the floor. <<elseif visited("neither") || visited("articles")>>\ As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm not going to use neither gelatine glass frames nor plastic film, as they each have their own faults. I'm currently waiting out for a better solution. If you know of one, please write back with haste. <<else>>\ As for the specifics, I genuinely don't know what I'll be using. While I seem to have most of the machine figured out, the most important piece is always the hardest. Isn't that how it goes? <</if>>\ Hope this information is helpful in your quest for knowledge. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<silently>>\ <<set _letter to "You're being very forward, don't you think? I've already sent you so much material you could practically make a machine yourself, if you had the time and patience.\n\nBut perhaps //I'm// being too forward now. I appreciate your question about the projection of images already taken in a rapid fashion.\n\n">> <<if visited("plastic spindles")>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using plastic spindles with plastic film. An initial test proved very... smokey. The plastic cannot handle the high temperatures of the light needed to project the image, even for the short amount of time necessary to hold it in front of the screen.">> <<elseif visited("gelatine frames")>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm //not// using glass-covered gelatine frames. While that works for photography and other still-life imagery, the glass frames get jammed in the runner and occasionally break the machine, but more often than not break themselves as they crash to the floor.">> <<elseif visited("neither") || visited("articles")>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, all I know is that I'm not going to use neither gelatine glass frames nor plastic film, as they each have their own faults. I'm currently waiting out for a better solution. If you know of one, please write back with haste.">> <<else>>\ <<set _letter += "As for the specifics, I genuinely don't know what I'll be using. While I seem to have most of the machine figured out, the most important piece is always the hardest. Isn't that how it goes?\n\n">> <</if>>\ <<set _letter += "Hope this information is helpful in your quest for knowledge.">> <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Edison",_letter])>> <</silently>>\ <<set $edisonKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, I'm glad to hear that we're on good terms. It's finally some good news in these trying times. As for going to Dijon... [[...please prep the room.|write to albert 2-1 Prep]] [[...don't make too much of a fuss.|write to albert 2-1 Don't Prep]] \ <<set $brotherKill-->>

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, I'm glad to hear that we're on good terms. It's finally some good news in these trying times. As for going to Dijon, please prep the room. I expect I'll be there for a few days, or until we can sort out this will. In fact, maybe don't even prep the room. Just the will. I'd like to sort it out as soon as possible. <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","I'm glad to hear that we're on good terms. It's finally some good news in these trying times.\n\nAs for going to Dijon, please prep the room. I expect I'll be there for a few days, or until we can sort out this will. In fact, maybe don't even prep the room. Just the will. I'd like to sort it out as soon as possible."])>>\ <<set $brotherKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, I'm glad to hear that we're on good terms. It's finally some good news in these trying times. As for going to Dijon, don't make too much of a fuss. Hopefully I won't have to be there too long, and if I do... well, we'll get there when we get there. <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","I'm glad to hear that we're on good terms. It's finally some good news in these trying times.\n\nAs for going to Dijon, don't make too much of a fuss. Hopefully I won't have to be there too long, and if I do... well, we'll get there when we get there."])>>\ <<set $brotherKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, You're making quite a few assumptions there, aren't you? I'm not entirely sure that we're on the same page as to why I'm going. Please understand that while I enjoy the company of your family, I'm there to resolve the will. So please don't make too much of a fuss. I'm staying there until we figure out the will and no longer.<<if $wife2>> I have an America to get to, so I'll have to get things done with haste.<</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<if $wife2>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","You're making quite a few assumptions there, aren't you? I'm not entirely sure that we're on the same page as to why I'm going. Please understand that while I enjoy the company of your family, I'm there to resolve the will.\n\nSo please don't make too much of a fuss. I'm staying there until we figure out the will and no longer. I have an America to get to, so I'll have to get things done with haste."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","You're making quite a few assumptions there, aren't you? I'm not entirely sure that we're on the same page as to why I'm going. Please understand that while I enjoy the company of your family, I'm there to resolve the will.\n\nSo please don't make too much of a fuss. I'm staying there until we figure out the will and no longer."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $brotherKill++>>\

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ I apologize for not writing sooner. <</if>>\ I need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest. As for Adolphe... [[...I agree, I'll send him before me.|wrote to wife 2-2 Send Adolphe 2]] [[...I disagree, he needs to stay with me.|wrote to wife 2-2 Don't Send Adolphe 2]] \ <<set $familyKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ I apologize for not writing sooner. <</if>>\ I plan to come back to New York soon, within the next few weeks. I'll be in the port closest to the mansion. As for Adolphe I agree, I'll send him before me. He should, after all, learn how to travel without me. Expect him about a week earlier than me. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie","I apologize for not writing sooner.\n\nI plan to come back to New York soon, within the next few weeks. I'll be in the port closest to the mansion.\n\nAs for Adolphe I agree, I'll send him before me. He should, after all, learn how to travel without me. Expect him about a week earlier than me."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["I plan to come back to New York soon, within the next few weeks. I'll be in the port closest to the mansion.\n\nAs for Adolphe I agree, I'll send him before me. He should, after all, learn how to travel without me. Expect him about a week earlier than me."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $sendAdolphe to true>>\ <<set $familyKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ I apologize for not writing sooner. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I apologize for not writing sooner.\n\nI plan to come back to New York soon, within the next few weeks. I'll be in the port closest to the mansion.\n\nAs for Adolphe I disagree, Adolphe will leave when I leave. I need him here to help with the machine--but rest assured we'll leave together, and he will arrive safely."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I plan to come back to New York soon, within the next few weeks. I'll be in the port closest to the mansion.\n\nAs for Adolphe I disagree, Adolphe will leave when I leave. I need him here to help with the machine--but rest assured we'll leave together, and he will arrive safely."])>>\ <</if>>\ I plan to come back to New York soon, within the next few weeks. I'll be in the port closest to the mansion. As for Adolphe I disagree, Adolphe will leave when I leave. I need him here to help with the machine--but rest assured we'll leave together, and he will arrive safely. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $familyKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ I apologize for not writing sooner. <</if>>\ I need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest. As for Adolphe I agree, I'll send him before me. You should have some help while I can not be there. I'm sure you'll make the mansion two-fold what it is now. <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I apologize for not writing sooner.\n\nI need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest.\n\nAs for Adolphe I agree, I'll send him before me. You should have some help while I can not be there. I'm sure you'll make the mansion two-fold what it is now."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie","I need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest.\n\nAs for Adolphe I agree, I'll send him before me. You should have some help while I can not be there. I'm sure you'll make the mansion two-fold what it is now."])>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $sendAdolphe to true>>\ <<set $familyKill-->>\

You hold your pen and hover over the page, considering how to start. \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<if !visited("write to wife")>>\ I apologize for not writing sooner. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I apologize for not writing sooner.\n\nI need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest.\n\nAs for Adolphe I disagree, he needs to stay with me. As I get closer to finishing the machine, I find that there are less and less men I can trust here. I need Adolphe now more than ever for his handiskills. I swear I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home before you know it, and famous before you can say \"cheese\"."])>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Lizzie", "I need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest.\n\nAs for Adolphe I disagree, he needs to stay with me. As I get closer to finishing the machine, I find that there are less and less men I can trust here. I need Adolphe now more than ever for his handiskills. I swear I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home before you know it, and famous before you can say \"cheese\"."])>>\ <</if>>\ I need more time in Leeds. You know how it is, with the machine and everything going on. I really do think I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home in a few months, next year the latest. As for Adolphe I disagree, he needs to stay with me. As I get closer to finishing the machine, I find that there are less and less men I can trust here. I need Adolphe now more than ever for his handiskills. I swear I'm on the brink of it, though. I'll be home before you know it, and famous before you can say "cheese". <<linkreplace "With the most love,">>With the most love, Gus<</linkreplace>> \ You hold the letter on your hands, ready to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $familyKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, I do apologize for my previous correspondence. I don't know what came over me but I hope we can move past it. As for the sketches and pictures of the machine... [[...I'll send them right over.|write to edison 2-2 Send Proto]] [[...I'm really not going to send them to you.|write to edison 2-2 Don't Send Proto]] \

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, I do apologize for my previous correspondence. I don't know what came over me but I hope we can move past it. As for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'll send them right over. You and I know, perhaps better than anyone, the value of sharing ideas, iteration, and cooperation. I look forward to our future work relationship. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Edison","I do apologize for my previous correspondence. I don't know what came over me but I hope we can move past it.\n\nAs for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'll send them right over. You and I know, perhaps better than anyone, the value of sharing ideas, iteration, and cooperation.\n\nI look forward to our future work relationship."])>>\ <<set $edisonKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, I do apologize for my previous correspondence. I don't know what came over me but I hope we can move past it. As for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'm really not going to send them to you. I understand they may help you in your progress, but I'm just not at the point in the design process where I can send you that kind of information. I know you will understand. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<$set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Edison","I do apologize for my previous correspondence. I don't know what came over me but I hope we can move past it.\n\nAs for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'm really not going to send them to you. I understand they may help you in your progress, but I'm just not at the point in the design process where I can send you that kind of information.\n\nI know you will understand."])>>\ <<set $edisonKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, I do not apologize for my previous correspondence. I think I've handled the situation appropriately, and honestly I'm not sure why I'm sending this letter back to you. As for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'll send them right over. I can look beyond the past to see the value in collaboration, and hopefully this letter can be the olive branch we need. I will try to work on my own politeness only if you promise to work on yours. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Edison","I do not apologize for my previous correspondence. I think I've handled the situation appropriately, and honestly I'm not sure why I'm sending this letter back to you.\n\nAs for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'll send them right over. I can look beyond the past to see the value in collaboration, and hopefully this letter can be the olive branch we need. I will try to work on my own politeness only if you promise to work on yours."])>>\ <<set $edisonKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, I do not apologize for my previous correspondence. I think I've handled the situation appropriately, and honestly I'm not sure why I'm sending this letter back to you. As for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'm really not going to send them to you. I'm not sure why you think sending me letters is going to somehow persuade me into help you, but rest assured Thomas Alva, we are //not// on the same team. Please stop all correspondence immediately. <<linkreplace "Signed,">>Signed, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Edison","I do not apologize for my previous correspondence. I think I've handled the situation appropriately, and honestly I'm not sure why I'm sending this letter back to you.\n\nAs for the sketches and pictures of the machine, I'm really not going to send them to you. I'm not sure why you think sending me letters is going to somehow persuade me into help you, but rest assured Thomas Alva, we are //not// on the same team.\n\nPlease stop all correspondence immediately."])>>\ <<set $edisonKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, You're just as pleasant as ever. That is to say, not at all. I'm not sure how you think you're representing mother well, but please rest assured, you're absolutely not. So please... [[...prep the room.|write to albert 2-2 Prep 2]] [[...don't make too much of a fuss.|write to albert 2-2 Don't Prep 2]] \ <<set $brotherKill++>>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, It's good to hear from you. While your words were rather harsh, I understand that you've been under a lot of stress as of late and have to express it //somewhere//. As for my visit to Dijon, please don't make a fuss. I don't want to overstay my welcome and I certainly don't want to put any more stress on you than this situation already has. I'll stay in the room, regardless of how it looks, and think no differently of you. I merely would like to resolve this issue in the most mannered way possible. <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","It's good to hear from you. While your words were rather harsh, I understand that you've been under a lot of stress as of late and have to express it //somewhere//.\n\nAs for my visit to Dijon, please don't make a fuss. I don't want to overstay my welcome and I certainly don't want to put any more stress on you than this situation already has. I'll stay in the room, regardless of how it looks, and think no differently of you.\n\nI merely would like to resolve this issue in the most mannered way possible."])>>\ <<set $brotherKill-->>\

\ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Albert, You're just as pleasant as ever. That is to say, not at all. I'm not sure how you think you're representing mother well, but please rest assured, you're absolutely not. So please don't make too much of a fuss. I'm staying there until we figure out the will and no longer.<<if $wife2>> I have an America to get to, so I'll have to get things done with haste.<</if>>\ <<linkreplace "Best,">>Best, Augustin<</linkreplace>> \ You look at the letter before moving to [[seal it|seal envelope 2]]. <<if $wife2>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","You're just as pleasant as ever. That is to say, not at all. I'm not sure how you think you're representing mother well, but please rest assured, you're absolutely not.\n\nSo please don't make too much of a fuss. I'm staying there until we figure out the will and no longer. I have an America to get to, so I'll have to get things done with haste."])>> <<else>>\ <<set $inventory.push(["Another Letter to Albert","You're just as pleasant as ever. That is to say, not at all. I'm not sure how you think you're representing mother well, but please rest assured, you're absolutely not.\n\nSo please don't make too much of a fuss. I'm staying there until we figure out the will and no longer."])>> <</if>>\ <<set $brotherKill++>>\

You walk over to Adolphe and he looks up from his work. "Hey pop," he smiles up at you. [["\"What're you working on there?\""|workshop talk Adolphe 1]] [["\"How are you doing?\""|workshop talk Adolphe 2]]

"What're you working on there?" you ask, leaning over to see his workspace better. "Oh, remember you told me to work on the wooden spacers? I just finished sanding them down, so I'm putting them back into place, see?" Adolphe stands up and shows his handiwork. There are countless nearly invisible bolts twisted to exactly the right angle, perfectly tight. You pat your son on the shoulder and [[consider what to do next|workshop]].

"How are you doing, son?" "Oh, you know," he looks back at his work. "Trying my best to make this machine perform some real magic." "So... you're doing okay?" "Well... If I'm totally honest, I wish I was headed home-- er, to New York state, in America-- soon. I miss mom. Has she written? Do you know how she is?" You pause. <<if visited("From wife")>> [["\"She's doing just fine.\""|workshop talk Adolphe 2-1]] <<else>> [["\"I haven't heard from her.\""|workshop talk Adolphe 2-2]] <</if>>

<<if visited("write to wife")>> "She's doing just fine. She wrote to me, she's doing well. I wrote back, let her know that we're still okay." <<else>> "She's doing just fine. She wrote to me, I just haven't responded yet. I probably will when I head back inside the house." <</if>> Adolphe nods silently and gets back to work. You watch him for a moment before [[considering what else to do|workshop]]. <<set $familyKill-->>\

"I haven't heard from her, actually," you say. "Haven't heard from her? Surely she's written by now?" Adolphe repeats, concern filling his voice. "Oh, but, I'm sure she's //fine//," you recover, remembering that this isn't your life and you actually aren't positive if your wife is doing well or not. Maybe you should read some letters or something to learn more. "Yes, I'm sure she's written. I'll... remember to check when I go back inside the house." You watch as Adolphe calms down and slowly gets back to work. You really dodged a bullet there. You walk over to the main table in the workshop and [[consider what to do|workshop]]. <<set $familyKill++>>\

You fold put the articles, put them in your pocket, and consider [[looking at the sketches|look at sketches]] or [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<set $inventory.push(["articles","something fun and scientific"])>>\

You put the articles back down on the table and consider [[looking at the sketches|look at sketches]] or [[looking for something else to do|week 1]].

You fold the sketches carefully and put them in your pocket before considering [[looking at the articles|read articles]] or just [[looking for something else to do|week 1]]. <<set $inventory.push(["sketches","little doodles you do"])>>\

You put the sketches down and consider [[looking at the articles|read articles]] or just [[looking for something else to do|week 1]].

<<run Engine.restart()>>

<<if $week > 2>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you still remember the letter you wrote to your wife, Lizzie, during the second week of June: <<else>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember what you wrote to your wife, Lizzie: <</if>>\ \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dearest Lizzie, <<for _x to 0; _x lt $inventory.length; _x++>>\ <<if $inventory[_x][0] == passage()>>\ <<print $inventory[_x][1]>> <</if>> <</for>> With the most love, Gus \ <<back Return.>>

You spend a very nice time in France. Although you could skip these few days like you've skipped around the last few weeks, you determine that the date is close enough to the newspaper clipping you read. You know something is going to happen soon. You spend some time with the Wilsons before visiting your brother and his family in Dijon by yourself. It's a lovely few days you spend with Albert and his family, waking up to the early French air and eating delicious food. On your last day, you wake up with a pit in your stomach. You know today's the day-- you see the train timetable on the dresser. Walking downstairs, you see Albert is there, reading the morning paper and sipping a drink. [["\"Don't you think it's about time we discuss the will?\""|will Rude]] [["\"Albert... I'd like to resolve the will, if you have time.\""|will Nice]]

"Don't you think it's about time we discuss the will?" you demand. "I've already been here for a few days, I reckon it's about time." "Oh, that's what //you// 'reckon', is it, Gus?" Albert sneers, looking at you over his paper. He takes a sip of orange juice. "It's all about you, isn't it?" [[Take a deep breath.|will Rude 1]] [["\"Well it ought to be, you've taken long enough.\""|will Rude 2]]

"Albert... I'd like to resolve the will, if you have time," you say, stepping into the kitchen and sitting down at the kitchen table. Albert looks over at you, folding his paper up. "You're right, Gus," he sighs. "I suppose we should talk about it." [["\"I think we should split what's left 50/50.\""|will Nice 2]] [["\"I think you should get everything that's left.\""|will Nice 3]] [["\"I think I should get everything that's left.\""|will Nice 4]]

You take a deep breath and compose yourself. "You know, Albert," you say. "Perhaps we can solve this another time." "Perhaps so," he says in a monotone voice, looking back at his paper. "Let me know when you've finally packed and are [[ready to leave|get on the train]]." <<set $familyKill-->>\ <<set $edisonKill-->>\

"Well it ought to be, you've taken long enough." Albert puts his paper down to look you right in the eyes. "I've //taken// long enough? You expected that to get me to //help// you?" "It's not just //helping me//, Albert. It's //executing our mother's will//." Albert sits there silently, glaring at you. He doesn't speak to you for the rest of the afternoon and, after all that, you miss the morning train. You [[head to the station in the mid-afternoon train|get on the train]], the car ride and subsequent drop off incredibly tense. <<set $familyKill-=2>>\ <<set $edisonKill-=2>>\ <<set $brotherKill+=2>>\

Anything not tagged is not officially finished. (Except transitional passages, eg. pre-weekX || traveling, etc.) Still have to do: Done: -write more letters for Edison & Albert. -manage endings / fight with brother at the end (whether you're early/ontime/late to the train should be in the "get on the train" passage because of the brother kill ending, he kills you before you can even get on the train -write workshop stuff for week 2 -write Adolphe week 2 dialogue -make sure all inventory items are pushed (letters, misc, items in suitcase) What I wanted to add to week 3: if focused on Edison: you're been focusing too much on Edison if focused on Family: you've been preoccupied with family affairs if focused on Albert: you've been worrying so much about the will if focused on machine: you've been too focused on your machine if focused on mental health: you have packed

<<if $week > 2>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you still remember the letter you wrote to Thomas Edison during the second week of June: <<else>>\ Even though you've sealed the letter, you remember what you recently wrote to Thomas Edison: <</if>>\ \ Leeds, UK June 1890 Dear Thomas Edison, <<for _x to 0; _x lt $inventory.length; _x++>>\ <<if $inventory[_x][0] == passage()>>\ <<print $inventory[_x][1]>> <</if>> <</for>> Signed, Augustin \ <<back Return.>>

"I think we should split what's left 50/50," you offer. "After all, that's what Mother wrote in her will." <<if $brotherKill > 5>>\ "50/50?" Albert thinks on it for a moment. "I'm thinking more of a 60/40, in my favor. After all I've done, you know? I think that's what she really would have wanted." You squint at your brother. "All you've... done?" "With the will, with the family, with everything, you know." You pause, considering his offer. [["\"Fine.\""|will Nice 2-1]] [["\"Absolutely not.\""|will Nice 2-2]] <<else>>\ "50/50?" Albert thinks on it for a moment before smiling a little. "Sure thing, brother." He holds out his hand and you take it, shaking on it. "Now let's [[get you to the station|get on the train]], oui?" <</if>>\

"I think you should get everything that's left," you say. Albert stops reaching for his orange juice in surprise. "Everything? Mon dieu," he says. "...Yes, I think you should get everything," you reiterate. <<if $brotherKill > 5>>\ "Well, d'accord," Albert says. "All right. I.. can't disagree with that. I just appreciate that you've taken all my work into consideration." Albert offers his hand and you take it, shaking on it. "Now let's get you to the [[train station|get on the train]]." <<set $brotherKill-=2>> <<else>>\ "Oh, Gus, I don't know about //all// of it. In fact, I was planning on splitting it with you, 60/40. I think you could still use a little money for your projects, no?" You smile and nod at him. You shake hands and head out so you can [[catch your train|get on the train]]. <<set $brotherKill-->> <</if>>\

"I think I should get everything that's left," you say. Albert spits out the orange juice he just sipped. "You think you should get //how much//? Everything? Mon dieu," he laughs. "A funny joke, Gus. Mother left it as a 50/50 split, but I believe a 60/40 split is much more fair." [["\"Fine.\""|will Nice 2-1]] [["\"Absolutely not.\""|will Nice 2-2]]

"Fine. 60/40 split it is," you say. "With you getting 60." Albert offers his hand to you and you take it, shaking on it. He smiles, "Wonderful. Now let's [[get you to the station|get on the train]] on time, oui?" <<set $brotherKill-->>

"Absolutely not," you say quickly. "Absolutely not! There's no way that's what mother would have wanted." Albert snickers. "You think //you// knew what mother would have wanted? Is that why she made //you// the executor?" You bite back harsher words. Looking at the clock you realize you're already late for the morning train. You sulk back to the guest room you've been staying in and [[wait out for the afternoon train|get on the train]]. <<set $brotherKill++>>

<<silently>>\ <<set $inSuitcase to "">> <<if $packing === 0>> <<set $inSuitcase to "Literally nothing. Why didn't pack anything at all?">> <<else>> <<if $hasClothes>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- clothing">> <</if>> <<if $hasMachine>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- your motion picture machine">> <</if>> <<if $hasFood>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- some food">> <</if>> <<if $hasPhotos>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- some photographs">> <</if>> <<if $hasGun>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- a gun">> <</if>> <<if $hasMap>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- a map of France and London">> <</if>> <<if $hasMoney>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- some euros">> <</if>> <<if $hasDebtPaper>> <<set $inSuitcase += "\n- your debt papers">> <</if>> <</if>> <</silently>>\ You open your suitcase to inspect the items inside: <<print $inSuitcase>> <<back Return.>>

"How are you this week?" you ask. Adolphe shrugs. "I... don't know why you're asking about my whole //week//, considering it's only the beginning..." "Oh, it's the start of the week?" you mumble to yourself. "What was that?" Adolphe asks. "Oh, nothing, uh. How are you these days?" "...I just saw you yesterday. I'm basically the same." You laugh nervously. "Yeah, right, I was just joking," you attempt to recover. "Haha." "Haha?" Adolphe almost mocks you, turning back to the letter he was writing. You tug at your shirt collar, [[consider what to do next|week 2]].

"Who are you writing to?" you ask. Adolphe puts his pen down and starts to blush. "Oh, you know. Uhm..." You catch on quickly and wink like a cool dad. "Say no more," you nod and walk away, [[finding something else to do|week 2]].