NTW Screenplay Dialogue Match

(if: $EarlyParty1 is false and $EarlyParty2 is false and $EarlyParty3 is false) [ THREE MONTHS LATER I walk up the front door of Chad's house and I'm a little underwhelmed. The house is nice, but the training program showed party streamers and pounding music, bright lights and bottles on the lawn. It is just... a house? A big house, but you'd never think a party is going on. Maybe that's the point? Oh well, I'm adaptable. I wonder how many times I've seen this house and thought these thoughts, each time I fail my mission my memory is wiped from time travel sickness. Inside is more lively, but it's smaller than I is expecting. I thought I'd see a sea of teenagers but it's pretty much just our class. Not that I'm mad, but the training certainly prepared me for worse. This should be a cake walk (side note: what is that even supposed to mean? How can a cake walk, there's no legs!) I saw [[Isaac->Isaac Early]] working with something by the TV and [[Helen and Chad->Chad Early]] are talking by the bar. Poor [[Sally->Sally Early]] is crying on the couch. I heard something is wrong at school, I'll try to see what's up. ] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true or $EarlyParty2 is true or $EarlyParty3 is true and $NotAllEarly is true) [ [[Chad ->Chad Early]] is behind the bar, mixing who knows what, and [[Helen ->Chad Early]] is on the other side of the bar swirling her Heineken. [[Isaac->Isaac Early]] is getting set up by the TV, I'm getting excited! I wish there is something I could do for [[Sally->Sally Early]], but maybe I can just see if she needs anything. ] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true and $NotAllEarly is false) [Ok, this is going well. Maybe I can save the timeline. It is good to catch up with everyone, but I'm starting to see that I need to be sure people stay safe tonight. In the meantime, what is that wonderful smell? [[Head to the kitchen ->Mid Party Hub]] ] CODE: EarlyHub

Man, what a delectable treat! Maybe I can sneak some of this back home, it's a shame there's no more pizza in the future. On my way to the living room I hear a [[knock at the door. ->Daniel Arrival]] CODE: MidHub

I grab the controller and sit down next to my opponent. The music begins to swell as the screen lights up. It's game time! [[Continue->Late Party Hub 2]] CODE: LateHub1

(if: $EarlyParty1 is false) [ Chad notices me, his eyes aglow wih excitement. "Hey dude, welcome to my party! Help yourself to a drink. My mom bought us some beer, but the good stuff came from my uncle's lake house...I nicked some at the last family cookout. Also, this Jungle Juice I made is off the chain. You've got to try it! You are always saying beer doesn’t get you drunk." Helen sits across the table from Chad, looking dismissively. "Pffft, you and your "good stuff." No one needs to go bankrupt to have a good time. And I don't trust anything you've mixed up yourself, Chad. I'll just stick to my Heineken, thank you very much. The first time I drank Jungle juice from you it was fine, but the last time it was so strong I was a wreck the next day." [[Continue -> Chad Convo 1]] ] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true) [I should come back once Chad made the shots. [[I should talk with someone else ->Early Party Hub]] ] CODE: ChadEarly (set: $NotAllEarly to true)

(if: $EarlyParty2 is false) [Chad walks up to Isaac to talk with him. Isaac raises his head out of the nest of cables his hands currently find themselves occupied by. "Oh, hey Chad, check it out, I found my Dad’s old N64 in the basement and thought it'd be sick to bring tonight. Look, I even found an old Super Smash Bros cartridge! I’ve only ever played it on emulators before and so far I’ve only turned it on to make sure everything works. Hoping to get some actual competition tonight if anyone else is sober enough to remember how a combo works! I know that Brian’s never stepped back from a challenge." CHad's eyes light up in excitement. "That’s sick! I might try it out after I take care of getting everyone drinks. Are you sure you don’t want some Chad Juice? I’m trying out a new mix. Apparently last time got people a little too far gone. I’m using the same brand I did the first time when it was a lot smoother." [[Continue->IE2]]] (if: $EarlyParty2 is true)[I should let Isaac get his game on [[Go back->Early Party Hub]]] CODE: IsaacEarly

(if: $EarlyParty3 is false)[Sally sits alone bent over her phone, furiously texting. Her eyes look teary as if she's been crying. Chad approaches her. "Hey Sally, super bummed to hear about you and Samantha. I made you a special batch of my Chad Juice. Cooler name, right? Breakups suck, but I will make sure tonight you have a blast and forget about her. If you ever want a top up, you can totally skip the line." She sighs, but the distraction seemed to have somewhat improved her mood. "Honestly, anything is better than Jungle Juice, I’m like 50% sure its racist or something. I wasn’t going to drink because my doctor just started me on something new after being in such a funk last semester. I doubt a drink or two is going to be a problem, though. Besides, I need to loosen up if I don’t want to be all Emo tonight. [[Chad pulled me aside->SE2]] [[NEW SCANNER SUGGESTIONS->S-Scan]] ] (if: $EarlyParty3 is true)[I should give Sally some space. [[Go back->Early Party Hub]]] CODE: SallyEarly

No Time Wasted : An Alcohol Harm Reduction Game Developed by XR Pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine Last Updated: 8/16/23 | Version 0.6 [[Let's Start The Party ->Briefing]] (text-style:"underline")[''Play Instructions:''] Read each text segment presented to you. Click the blue highlighted text to continue to next portion of the story. Your choices will matter and change the outcomes of the story. (set: $EarlyParty1 to false) (set: $EarlyParty2 to false) (set: $EarlyParty3 to false) (set: $NotAllEarly to false) (set: $MidParty1 to false) (set: $MidParty2 to false) (set: $MidParty3 to false) CODE: Start (set: $LateParty1 to false) (set: $LateParty2 to false) (set: $LateParty3 to false)

Helen looks at me. "Are you going to try it? I'll have some if you do." [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->Scan1Hub]] CODE: ChadTalk

Helen has already started drinking at the party. A scan of her liver shows signs of damage from excessive drinking. How can a human already have damage at such a young age? Her blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0.01. BAL is a measurement of how much alcohol is in someone's blood; the higher the number, the more drunk they are. [[Go Back ->Scan1Hub]] CODE: HelenScan1 <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_01-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

Space records show that Heineken is a pretty typical beer of the time period. It's alcohol per volume is 5.0%. Alcohol by volume is a measurement of how strong an alcoholic drink is; the higher the percentage, the more of the drink is made up by alcohol. Heineken follows a standard beer measurement of 12 oz. [[Go Back ->Scan1Hub]] CODE: Heineken1

Chad has already had a bit to drink. His blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0.02. BAL is a measurement of how much alcohol is in someone's blood; the higher the number, the more drunk they are. [[Go Back ->Scan1Hub]] CODE: ChadScan1 <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_02-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

Yikes! Chad's Jungle Juice is strong. It's alcohol by volume is 18.0%! Without a no-drunk-inator this can be dangerous. Alcohol by volume is a measurement of how strong an alcoholic drink is; the higher the percentage, the more of the drink is made up by alcohol. Jungle Juice is a term referring to a homemade mixture of alcohols and juices. Due to the unknown mixture and lack of suggested measurements, Jungle Juice can be a considerable danger. [[Go Back ->Scan1Hub]] CODE: JuiceScan

Helen looks offended, as if I've just wounded her pride. "What? You think I can't handle Chad's Jungle Juice? Are you kidding me? I've been drinking since I was 14. I know my limits. I also know better than to drink that garbage. I can handle my own, but his mix is junk." Helen snaps her fingers at Chad. "So, where’s that bourbon, Chad? Let’s go. Shot for shot." [[I should see who else is here ->Early Party Hub]] CODE: AltDrink (set: $EarlyParty1 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

"Yeah, you're right," Helen says. She seems almost disappointed but that soon gives way to a sense of relief. "Usually I drink a beer, then a big glass of water, then I go for another bottle. That pretty much covers me for a *regular* night--I won't even get buzzed." She looks back to Chad with a newfound confidence. "I'm not here to get totally wasted. If I do decide to catch a little buzz, maybe I'll do some shots with you later. Knowing you, you still have some of the bourbon you brought to that party a couple weeks ago, get that out for later," she says, before leaving the room. [[I should see who else is here ->Early Party Hub]] CODE: WaterBreak (set: $EarlyParty1 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

"Hell yeah I do! My dad won’t even notice it’s gone. I’ll get everything set up. Hey new kid, come join us for shots later!" [[I should see who else is here ->Early Party Hub] CODE: WaterBreak2 (set: $EarlyParty1 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

"I’ll go get the bourbon. My dad keeps it in the cabinet. He won’t even notice it’s gone. I’ll get everything set up. Hey new kid, come join us for shots later!" [[I should see who else is here ->Early Party Hub] CODE: AltDrink2 (set: $EarlyParty1 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

Helen sighs, a little bit of disappointed but mostly relieved. "You're right. No bourbon for me. I'll just keep drinking beer—I’ve been nursing this buzz all night and why mess with success." I’m floored, these people really do need my help, how are they supposed to know that’s not true? New Scanner suggestions pop up on my eye implants. Response Options: [[1. Taking shots is really exciting because you can feel the alcohol effects immediately. But that doesn't mean you don't get drunk after a beer; it just takes some time for the effects to set in. Enjoy that buzz you've already got going. ->BeerBuzz]] [[2. You're already buzzed from your beer. It takes more time for beer to take effect than shots, but that also means once you feel buzzed you can maintain it easier. Shots are much stronger than your beer. Doing shots with Chad will make you feel sick. And you have a system that works, but only if you actually use it. ->ChadSick]] CODE: 2Beers

Helen's face swells with pride. "I have a reputation to uphold! I can go shot for shot with Chad and he'll be on the floor before I even feel a thing! He might be bigger than me, but he doesn’t have my tolerance." Response Options: [[1. Even if you could out drink Chad, would you enjoy doing that? You can enjoy your beer-buzz without getting sick just to one up him. ->OneUp]] [[2. It doesn’t make a difference if you have a tolerance or not, women literally have less water in their bodies, they reach a higher concentration of alcohol in their blood with fewer drinks. It isn’t a stereotype, it’s just chemistry. ->BodyWeight]] CODE: Don'tProve

Helen's eyes look around inquisitively. "Huh, I never really thought of that. Maybe that's why I like beer so much. It makes it easier to have a drink or two without getting so drunk that I forget to play by my own rules. You should do branding or something!" Helen strikes a pose and says heroically, "Beer. The party longer, party better, alternative to shots." [[It's almost time for shots.->HC Drink]] CODE: BeerBuzz (set: $MidParty1 to true) (set: $MidParty1_PosEnd to true) (set: $MidParty1_NegEnd to false)

Helen waves her hand. "I'll be fine, it's not my first time drinking. I’ve been drinking since, like, forever. And while Brian may have read somewhere that girls just can’t drink at the same level as boys, I’m the exception. Seriously, I might not be as big as Chad, but my tolerance totally makes up for it." [[It's almost time for shots->HC Drink]] CODE: Defiance (set: $MidParty1 to true) (set: $MidParty1_NegEnd to true) (set: $MidParty1_PosEnd to false)

Helen's brow furrows in anger. "That is so messed up, and total bull. I have a high tolerance, we'd get equally wasted if we drank the same thing. It isn’t just my tolerance either, even if Chad and I were just as drunk, you know I would keep it together way better than him. I’ll go shot for shot with Chad. I promise Chad will be on the floor while I stand there waiting for your apology." That could have gone better, I think to myself. I have to be more careful of how I'm talking to people. [[It's almost time for shots->HC Drink]] CODE: BodyWeight (set: $MidParty1 to true) (set: $MidParty1_NegEnd to true) (set: $MidParty1_PosEnd to false)

Helen's eyes widen, as if only realizing now that she's already got a buzz going. "I guess I am feeling a little buzzed. It’s weird, part of me feels good and part of me is like: is it really a party if things don’t get totally out of control? Like, I know that the more you drink doesn’t mean the more fun you have, quality over quantity, but when I think about a really good party, I can’t help but think of scenes from movies where things get wild. Is that weird? Well, I’m weird. Either way, I don’t want to leave my car here again. I’ll go let Chad know I’m out." [[It's almost time for shots->HC Drink]] CODE: OneUp (set: $MidParty1 to true) (set: $MidParty1_PosEnd to true) (set: $MidParty1_NegEnd to false)

(if: $MidParty1_NegEnd is false) [Chad notices me as I walk back into the living room. "Hey, look who finally decided to join us! I found that bourbon and poured out a bunch of shots, I figured I would pass them around, but I knew you would want first dibs." Chad looks back at Helen, saying, "You want to say last one to get three down, no spit outs, has to start the dance party off? Winner picks the tunes?" Helen shakes her head in response. "I'm gonna pass. You and new kid can knock yourselves out. For real though Chad, you know I’m trying to stick my system and that I drove here. You’re always first to call party foul but I’d rather spill my beer than get a DUI. I’ve been having a good time, but I think I need to head out. I’m just here to see if you have any coffee." Chad's face doesn't hide his disappointment, but more in himself. He said, "whoa, whoa, dude. Fair. Fair. I wasn’t trying to get you wasted, I was just trying to be a good host and got a little carried away. I know that being a good host means making sure that everyone has a good time and, for real, forgot you brought your car. It’s like, I’m not going anywhere, so I guess I wasn’t thinking about everyone else who had to drive. Maybe I’ll pour some of these back in the bottle if no one else has a ride lined up. We’re cool right?" [["That's a good call, glad you two could work things out."->H-PosEnd]] ] (if: $MidParty1_NegEnd is true)[ [[Chad notices me as I walk back into the living room. "Hey, look who finally decided to join us! I found that bourbon and poured out a bunch of shots, I figured I would pass them around, but I knew you would want first dibs. You want to say last one to get three down, no spit outs, has to start the dance party off? Winner picks the tunes?" Helen's face exudes confidence and her competitive spirit shines. "Definitely! Might as well start planning your solo now. Since I’m a gracious winner, I’ll let you choose between Polka and show tunes." Helen and Chad drink their first 2 shots in unison, but Chad taps out before number 3, and Helen seizes the opportunity to beat him with one last shot. She struggles as she drinks her last. And then it hit her, and it hit her hard. "Alright! That was… Oh man… What is the proof on that? I’m cool, I’m cool… okay, I’m not cool. I need to use the bathroom. Can someone tell Debbie to bring me a glass of water?" Chad taps my shoulder to get my attention. He says, "Yo, don't worry. Debbie'll take care of Helen, and she'll be fine once she pukes and gets all the alcohol out of her system. I’m amazed she got 3 full shots down, I could barely get 2!" [["That's not true. 20% of what you drink is absorbed into your esophagus. A lot of what Helen drank has already been absorbed into her blood. Puking won't help!"->H-NegEnd]] ] CODE: DrinkingTime

HELLO AGENT... MISSION EVALUATION: - Debbie: (if: $SallyEnd1 is true)[Has to spend her night watching over Sally and Daniel while they smoke and walk.](if: $SallyEnd2)[Sally and Debbie spend the night chilling out together.] - Sally: (if: $SallyEnd1 is true)[After smoking a joint with Daniel, Sally stayed for hours, getting home really late and getting grounded](if: $SallyEnd2)[After Debbie makes sure that Sally is safe, Sally rests at home.] - Isaac: Heads home after a cool night of games. - Brian: (if: $ChadEnd1 is true)[Chad's parents take him to Urgent Care and make sure he is safe.](if: $ChadEnd2 is true)[Emergency services take him to the ER for treatment.] - Daniel: (if: $SallyEnd1 is true)[Walks with Sally and gets sick from his edible and his joint.](if: $SallyEnd2)[After Debbie and Sally leave, Daniel heads home alone.] - Helen: (if: $HNegEnd is true)[Helen spends her night puking and feels incredibly sick.](if: $HPosEnd is true)[Helen sobers up at home and gets a good night's rest.] - Chad: (if: $ChadEnd1 is true)[Chad stepped up and cleaned the mess he made.](if: $ChadEnd2 is true)[After his guests got sick and he didn't step up to help, Chad is held liable for the harm that happened under his watch.] (if:$ChadEnd1 is true or $HPosEnd is true)[Mission Successful. Harm Minimized. Congratulations, time crisis averted! [[End Mission->Formal End]]] (if: $ChadEnd2 is true or $HNegEnd is true)[Mission Failed. Preventable Harm Detected. Time branch variance growing. [[- Relinquish Mission to New Agent->Formal End]] [[- Try Again->START]] ] CODE: Debrief

BRIEFING START... AGENT EYES ONLY The year is 2167. In the future, humanity has spread across the galaxy. The universe enjoys a golden age of boundless prosperity. Galactic anthropologists have recently determined the root of all of humanity’s splendor back to 2023. One quiet morning in small town America became host to an advanced Alien race that landed in its fields, ready to join in union with humanity. The night before, a group of high school students held a party at a house. Incomplete reports indicate that at least one of these partygoers will become one of the chief representatives for Earth. Time Cartographers have recently noticed a deviation in the timelines. A new branch has split which threatens this chain of events. The change? In this new timeline the teenagers aren't drinking responsibly and will be too hungover to act as a representative of Earth. This change can prove disastrous as this variance grows. It is your job to prevent this and ensure the party goes as planned and minimize any dangers. You will be provided with a fake identity and be embedded into their high school. You will also be given a scanner embedded in your eyes to assist you on your mission. A glossary has also been provided to provide you with detailed information in the field. It is up to you to save the universe! [[GOOD LUCK AGENT->Early Party Hub]] BRIEFING END... CODE: Briefing

REFLECTION BREAK Please take a moment to reflect on the previous section and answer any questions researchers may have. [[Ok, now really go to the kitchen->Mid Party Hub]

REFLECTION BREAK Please take a moment to reflect on the previous section and answer any questions researchers may have. [[Continue->Late Party Hub]

Chad looks at me, his kind host demeanor replaced with a more solemn disposition. "Yo, dude, just take it easy around Sally. Sam dumped her. Over text. That’s brutal. They were together for like four months. I gave her a little extra C Juice to get her over the hump. These folks are lucky, I can get usually get hooked up with liquor without it being a big deal." [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED]] CODE: SallyEarly2

Chad looks confused. "Uh, bro. We're like a year apart. I’m also a minor so what are they going to do? Plus, it's my house. We're just chillin' and unless we start screaming in the backyard it’s not like anyone is calling the cops." [["You know it is illegal to serve alcohol to minors, even if you’re a minor. It is kinda double bad. It’s true that people who intervene to help someone that’s sick or at risk usually aren’t charged, but that’s for being a Good Samaritan, it’s not a Get Out of Jail Free card."->SE4]] CODE: ChadSally2

Chad's face contorts smugly as he dismisses my words. "Dude, what are they gonna do, take my liquor license? Chillax! Let's all have a good time tonight and help Sally remember she doesn't need Sam to have fun!" Just then the doorbell dings. "Right on! That's the pizza. Gotta run, dude. Catch ya later," Chad says as he jogs away to the door. [[Head Back ->Early Party Hub]] CODE: ChadSally2 (set: $EarlyParty3 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

Isaac shook his head. "Nah, I'm good Chad. Not my jam. For your sake though I hope your POUR is a little lighter this time, it isn’t the brand that makes the difference... Both times I had to peel you off the floor after you totally blacked out. I can’t stay out too late this time so you need to find another buddy to keep you from waking up in a puddle of yesterday’s lunch. I’ll take a soda though. Got anything caffeinated? I want to stay sharp while kicking ass as Kirby later." Chad looks embarassed and disappointed in himself. "Damn, I totally forgot! I was so focused on making sure we had booze for tonight I didn’t get anything else. The only other thing I’ve got is from the tap. I used up all the juice when I mixed the drinks. Party foul on me!" Chad makes his excuses and walks back to the living room. [[NEW SCANNER SUGGESTIONS]] [[I should head back. ->Early Party Hub]] CODE: IsaacEarly2 (set: $EarlyParty2 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

"Hey, Isaaaac, my guy! Can I interest you in some Chad Juice?" "Nah, I'm good Chad. Not my jam. Is that the same mix as your last party," "You know it. There's only one Chad Juice." "Then definitely not, I don't think I could pick you up off the floor again. Besides, I only got two hands and both of them are on the controller." "No worries bro, kick some ass!" [head back. ->Early Party Hub]] [NEW SCANNER SUGGESTIONS]] CODE: IsaacEarly3 (set: $EarlyParty2 to true) (if: $EarlyParty1 is false or $EarlyParty2 is false or $EarlyParty3 is false) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to true)] (if: $EarlyParty1 is true and $EarlyParty2 is true and $EarlyParty3 is true) [ (set: $NotAllEarly to false)]

Sally hasn't drunk anything yet, so her BAL is 0.00. If she drinks that cup, her BAL will rise. Anti-depressant detected in system. Alcohol Consumption on medication is not advised. Side effects can include: - Severe Exhaustion - Anxiety - Reduced cognitive and motor function Even 1 drink can produce side effects [[Go Back->S-Scan]] CODE: SallyScan1 <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

Isaac isn't a drinker so his BAL is 0.00, meaning there's no alcohol in his body. [[Go Back ->NEW SCANNER SUGGESTIONS]] CODE: IsaacScan1 <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

I need to figure out who she is, I can see she's already been drinking. Her BAL is 0.01. She's in the buzz zone right now, but she could be at risk too, I should keep an eye out for her again. CODE: GirlScan1 <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_01-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

SCANNER RECORDS INDICATE THAT SOCIAL HOST LAWS FROM THIS TIME DO NOT INCLUDE EXEMPTIONS FOR MINOR HOSTS. IT IS STILL AGAINST THE LAW FOR A HOST TO SERVE MINORS, EVEN IF THE HOST IS A MINOR THEMSELVES. Recommended Response: [["Chad, won't you get in trouble for serving her a drink?"->SE3]] CODE: SallyScanAlert

ALCOHOLIC SUBSTANCES DETECTED. SUGGESTED ACTION IS TO USE SCANNER TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION. Scan Options: [[- Examine Helen ->HelenInfo]] [[- Examine Helen's Heineken ->HeinekenInfo]] [[- Examine Chad -> ChadInfo]] [[- Examine Chad's Jungle Juice->JJInfo]] Recommended Response Options: [[1. Why not have a glass of water after you finish your beer? ->Water Break]] [[2. Whoa, that’s some strong stuff Chad made. Maybe go for something weaker? ->Alternative Drink]] CODE: HC-ScanHub

ALCOHOLIC SUBSTANCES DETECTED. SUGGESTED ACTION OF SCANNING SURROUNDINGS TO LEARN MORE. SCAN OPTIONS: [[- Scan Isaac->IS1]] [[- Scan Chad -> ChadInfo2]] [[- Scan Beer ->JJInfo-Isaac]] [[Go Back ->IE2]] CODE: IsaacScan3

Chad was already at the door and on the other side was another kid from my class. "H- hey new kid," said the teen, his voice shaking anxiously. The teen then turned back to Chad. "Hey Chad. Thanks for inviting me. Total honesty, I just ate a gummy and it’s not really kicking in fast enough, do you have anything I can drink in the meantime? I am trying these new ones that are supposed to kick in faster but maybe that’s just a sales pitch, I don’t want to be a drag in case it takes like an hour." [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->ScannerDan]] CODE: Daniel1

I could see Brian is playing with Isaac. He was in my history class, but I haven't really spoken with him yet. He always seemed so nice though, I wonder why he's so mad. Brian stands up from the game. "No fair, Isaac, you got to practice all week, whatever you claim! I don’t want to keep playing this if you are going to just mop the floor with me every time. Besides, this is a party, I don’t want to sit in front of a TV all night, I would rather play a real game. You might be the master of M54 games or whatever but I will destroy you in Beer Pong, I promise you are going down. Lets do this! " Isaac is doing his best to stay calm, hoping to bring down Brian's energy. "Brian, you know I don’t drink. Frankly, the best side effect of being on stuff for my ADHD is not having to make excuses to avoid hangovers and barfing. I don’t really feel like just watching you get wasted throwing ping pong balls into plastic cups. You do you. I might start a tournament or something, so at least everyone gets to play against each other. Seriously… " [[Things are getting tense->IB2]] CODE: IB-Game

As I'm watching Brian play Beer Pong, I can suddenly hear a ruckus coming from the bar. I walk over to find Chad in the middle of setting up a string of shot glasses, pouring bourbon into each. He takes great care to keep the measures equal as he pours. But as he's pouring, I can see on Helen's face that something is wrong. She's trying to cover it but I can seem her face strain the smile on her face. [[I ask her what's wrong.->H-Hesitation]] CODE: HC-Drinks

Debbie and I walk over to him. He's holding a ping pong ball and looks to Debbie saying, "Actually, we should do mixed teams. Teams will be fun and that way dudes won’t have an advantage, I mean Helen says she can drink like a guy all the time but if it didn’t actually make a difference I wouldn’t have gotten a C on my biology exam after believing her. Either that or one beer drinker and the other person is on punch. Debbie, we should make our own tournament, since Isaac’s already got half the people here signing up for his in the other room. Besides, having some time away from the table between matches might mean the rest of you have a chance to recover enough to compete with me!" Debbie walks over with Brian, the two of them begins setting up the teams. [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->B-Scan2]] CODE: BrianGame

Isaac had stepped away in the midst of everything. Once Debbie brought Brian back down, she walks over to Isaac to check on him. She looks concernedly at Isaac."Yo Isaac, are you alright? Brian is cool but once he gets competitive it is like, well, like he can be a jerk. I didn’t realize you weren’t drinking either. At least I don’t have to worry about you. If at least one of us has it together, the furniture won’t get wrecked and Chad’s parents will let him keep hosting. Remember the last party when you had to keep Chad from puking on his parents couch?" Isaac nods softly. "Totally. I’m fine. I say it is the medication I’m taking, which is sorta true, but honestly I just don’t want to black out again. I did that once and totally made a sloppy move on a friend who is still pissed at me. I don’t even remember doing it. That’s what Tik Tok is for though. Their friend posted it and the whole school got to watch me get rejected, which I deserved, and you know everyone’s parents are on there lurking. It may look fun in a show, but I’m still living down mistakes I don’t even remember making." Debbie nods in understanding. Isaac grabs a clip board and begins to fill in information. "I’m going to get a Smash Bros tournament going for anyone not in the mood for beer pong and, honestly, that’s like peak party for me. I have been wanting to make something like this happen for ages." [[Continue->IsaacGame2]] CODE: IsaacGame

Sally is sitting alone on the couch. She looks terrible, her face is distraught, her breathing fast and shallow. Beside her, an empty Solo cup sits at her feet. [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->SallyScan3]] CODE: SallyLate

Brian lays still on the floor. His skin is pale and his eyes are shut. Chad walks in besides me and must see the concern on his face because he does a double take of Brian, and then looks confusedly at me. "What? Brian’s just lying on the floor in the living room? Dude! I need to bring the energy up if people are nodding off, I can’t believe I never put on any tunes because there were like two tournaments going on. I break out the Karaoke machine, he is so competitive he will totally wake up and prove he’s the best singer, which, like, is probably true. He'll be up and at it once she hears my rendition of 'Karma Chameleon.' I guarantee it! One, he is secretly obsessed with that song, and two, I’m borderline tone-deaf. No way he will stay down while I butcher his favorite song, I bet he grabs the mic away before I am halfway through!" [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->BrianScan2]] CODE: BrianLate

- Chad sees the dying energy and wants to start a dance party - Thinks Brian's just tired and he can hype her up - Chad is drunk and his decision making skills are impacted - Player must convince him to take control and be a responsible host

SUBSTANCE IN STOMACH DETECTED. INITIALS SCANS INDICATE MARIJUANA EDIBLE IN STOMACH. - BRAND NAME: DEVIL'S LETTUCE. - PRODUCT NAME: VEGGIE BROWNIE. DECOMPOSITION SUGGESTS INGESTION 20 MINUTES AGO, ESTIMATED TIME OF EFFECT, 30-40 MINUTES FROM NOW. SCAN OPTIONS: [[- Scan Subject]] NO RECOMMENDED RESPONSE, ADVISED TO KEEP [[MONITORING FOR CHANGES->Daniel2]]. CODE: DanielScanner

Chad looks nonchalant. "Dude, whatever, you’re never a drag! No fears though, I am on it, I made some Jun… Chad Juice, and, not a sales pitch, but it’s really pretty good. I swear it’s better than last time. FYI, if it is the Devil’s Lettuce stuff you tried, I heard it might kick in fast but its not on a clock or anything, so don’t double dip. Even if it does take like an hour, when it hits it hits." Daniel takes a solo cup with Chad Juice and Chad walks back to the bar. [["Hey Daniel, I heard you had an edible? You probably shouldn't mix marijuana and alcohol because that can cause some nasty side effects."->Daniel3]] CODE: Daniel2

A scan of the subject indicates a BAL of 0.00. This person has not been drinking. However, the edible in their system indicates an increased risk of side effects should they drink while it remains it their system. Possible side-effects can include increased risk of sickness or impaired cognitive/motor function. [[RETURN->ScannerDan]] CODE: DanScan <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_02-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

Debbie moves her way through the crowd. Debbie is a natural mediator. President of the debate club, I've seen her in action, she's the real deal. If she can't calm Brian, no one can. "I'll be your opponent," she says. "I’m not drinking tonight, I’m on party-mom duty, but honestly I have mad skills at beer pong. I just think it’s a fun game. Chad acted like he was out of stuff to drink but I found a huge bottle of fruit punch in the pantry. If you hit it with tabasco sauce it might taste like road kill but it definitely makes you want to win! I'll mix up a batch for anyone who wants to play Pong but has to drive home." [[Another group walks over to Isaac.->IsaacGame]] CODE: IB2

INCREASED ALCOHOL INTAKE DETECTED. SCANNING SUGGESTED. SCAN OPTIONS: [[- Scan Brian]] [[- Scan Beer Pong Cups]] NO RECOMMENDED RESPONSE, ADVISED TO KEEP [[MONITORING FOR CHANGES->HC Drinks]]. CODE: BrianScanner

SUBJECT HAS A BAL OF 0.04. SUBJECT IS APPROCAHING EDGE OF DRUNKENESS AT 0.055. INTERVENTION RECOMMENDED. [[RETURN->B-Scan2]] CODE: BrianScan <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_04-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

BEER PONG UTILIZES STANDARD 16 OZ CUPS. EACH CUP IS FILLED APPROX. 5.3 OZ. MULTIPLIED BY 10 CUPS, EACH SIDE HAS 53.3 OZ OF BEER. THIS QUANTITY IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 4 BEERS. [[RETURN->B-Scan2]] CODE: BeerPongScan

Helen walked over to Brian while I am scanning her. "Hey Brian, can I join you? I bet the two of us can mop the floor!" "No way Helen. You know I love ya but I'll only take a guy's help. You're too much of a lightweight. Hit the road, bud." Helen looks furious and hurt, and she stomps off giving Brian the finger. Helen emerges from off-screen. "TA-DAA!!! I found the punch Chad used for his Jungle Juice. Today's your luck day, if you don't wanna drink, bust still wanna play, you can play with this." "That's BS and you know it Deb, beer pong is beer pong not punch pong." Debbie ignored her complaining. "No, beer pong can be anything. If it makes you feel any better, you can pretend they're drinking too," Deb said with a sly smile. "Uhhhh, fine. I'll still flex on all of you," Brian exclaimed. And she did. Brian is like a machine and even between rounds she kept drinking her beers. Bottle after bottle, game after game. [[I need to talk to her.]] CODE: BrianScan2

I try to work my way over to her, but she's too in the zone. Between everyone else around and the noise of both her and Isaac's games, there is no way she could hear me. [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->HC Setup] CODE: BrianWarn

As I [[RECOMMENDED ACTION: Investigate Source->HC Drinks] CODE: ChadDetect

Helen can see my concern. "I told Chad I'd do shots with him, but I made a plan to only drink two beers tonight. I have a system so that I don’t get too wasted. Beer then water, or like my cousin in college says ‘one an hour, keep the power’. Sorta cringe, obviously, but it does work… " Helen stares out past me, talking to herself. "I do love that fancy-ass bourbon though... And I don't want him to think I chickened out!" She stares out for a moment, and then her gaze snaps back to me. "Hey, I know! Why don't you go do shots with him and tell him I'll come over later? I haven’t seen you drinking at all so you’ll be fine." [[NEW SCANNER SUGGESTIONS AVAILABLE->H-Scan]] CODE: HelenHesitate

HELEN IS CURRENTLY NEARING THE THRESHOLD FOR THE BIPHASIC CURVE. ADDITIONAL ALCOHOL WILL RESULT IN DRUNKENESS AND POTENTIAL SICKNESS. SCAN OPTIONS: [[- Scan Helen]] [[- Scan Shots]] [[-Scan Chad]] RECOMMENDED RESPONSE: [[1. You should stick to your two beers. Chad’s busy and won’t even notice. ->2beers]] [[2. You don’t need to prove anything to Chad! ->Don'tProve]] CODE: HC-Scanner2

Helen turned to Debbie who was now watching the situation unfold. "Hey, when you found that punch in the pantry did you see any coffee? I’m pretty buzzed actually, not that I want to admit that to Chad, and need to sober up real quick so I can drive home. I was keeping to my rhythm most of the night but still, but I did just finish a beer." Debbie looked receptive, but aware Helen would need more help than a cup of coffee. "Hey Helen, look, Chad's out of chips. I'm going to swing by the store to pick some up. Your place is on the way. Do you just want a ride home? Besides, you know that coffee won’t sober you up. It might give you energy, but then you are just drunk with energy, and also not getting any sleep. Chad’s parents are cool if you leave your car, you know that, I think they actually prefer it. Tomorrow, I can pick you up for hockey practice and then drop you off here on my way home." Helen put her keys back in her pocket and says, "Thanks. If my parents know I had to get a ride, then they totally know I was drinking. I’d rather they didn’t know, but at least it shows I was responsible enough not to drive. They’ll probably just be annoyed, not pissed." I watch Debbie and Helen off. [[That was stressful, I could use some video games after that. I should meet with Isaac.->Transition2]] CODE: HelenBuzz (set:$HPosEnd to true)

Debbie got between Chad and I and I'm just glad she wasn't mad with me. "I'm taking Helen home. I know you are all convinced that a cup of coffee is some kind of cure for being drunk but that’s just stupid. She is insisting that she can drive and that all she needs to do is eat a bagel or something. As if food can absorb the alcohol that is ALREADY in your system! I took her keys but can you guys help me if she makes a scene? I can’t believe you guys started competing over shots! Helen might drink a lot but, no matter what she says, girls get drunk faster than boys regardless of how much they weigh. If you want to be such a great host why don’t make sure your friends have a good time instead of throwing up in your bathroom or having to chauffeur people around!" Debbie took a breather and looked to me. "Can you at least check on Sally for me, I’m her ride tonight and supposed to be watching out for her, I mean she got dumped like 4 hours ago." Helen struggled to walk to join the conversation. "I can drive myself! I just need some coffee and I'll be fine. I've done it before. I always bring a bagel or something in my purse just in case, it’s no big deal. Let me chug a glass of water and wait it out for like 10 minutes, I will be fine, you guys are overreacting." Chad looked to Helen, shaking his head. "No, Debbie is right, this is my party foul, I shouldn’t have challenged you to shots. And, if you are packing bagels or whatever, you need to hit those before you drink anyways. Look, just leave your car and let Debbie take you home, my parents are totally chill with you guys leaving your cars if it means you aren’t driving drunk. Besides, if you go home driving drunk and get into an accident, that can land me in trouble too, so if you’re too proud to get a ride for your own sake do it as a favor to me. Debbie, I know you are pissed off but take this for her, it has a little straw thing so she can drink it on the ride home. The water really does help with the hangover." Chad pulls out a water bottle and makes sure it was filled before he handed it to Helen. Chad and I watch Helen and Debbie leave, and he excuses himself to take some time to himself. [[That was exhausting, I could use some video games after that. I should meet with Isaac.->Transition2]] CODE: HelenDrunk (set:$HNegEnd to true)

Isaac saw me walking toward him. "Yo, dude, you ready?" I give a big double thumbs up and grab a controller. I'd have to start from the bottom of the bracket. [[Let's do this! ->Late Party Hub]] CODE: Transition2

Chad has already had a bit to drink. His blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0.02. BAL is a measurement of how much alcohol is in someone's blood; the higher the number, the more drunk they are. [[Go Back ->NEW SCANNER SUGGESTIONS]] CODE: ChadScanIsaac <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_02-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

SCAN OPTIONS: [[- Scan Sally->SC1]] [[- Scan Cup ->JJInfo2]] [[- Scan Chad -> ChadInfo3]] [[Go Back->Sally Early]] CODE: SallyScanHub

Chad has already had a bit to drink. His blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0.02. BAL is a measurement of how much alcohol is in someone's blood; the higher the number, the more drunk they are. [[Go Back->S-Scan]] CODE: ChadScanSally <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_02-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

HELEN HAS A BAL OF 0.043. ADDITIONAL ALCOHOL MAY CAUSE DEPRESSIVE EFFECTS OR SICKNESS. [[Go Back->H-Scan]] CODE: HelenScan <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_043-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

BOURBON HAS AN ALCOHOL PER VOLUME OF 40%. EACH GLASS CONTAINS 1.5 OZ OF BOURBON, A STANDARD SIZE FOR BOURBON SHOTS. [[Go Back->H-Scan]] CODE: ShotScan

CHAD HAS A BAL OF 0.035. ADDITIONAL DRINKS MAY CAUSE FURTHER INTOXICATION. [[Go Back->H-Scan]] CODE: ChadScan2 <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_035-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

(text-style:"underline","superscript")[//To go back, please click the grey arrow pointing left in the top left of the screen.//] (text-style:"underline")[''- Intoxication:''] Intoxication is the name for when a person becomes drunk, or becomes somehow weakened or slowed by alcohol. Signs of intoxication include: &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Bloodshot or watery eyes &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Slurred speech &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Annoying or aggressive behavior &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Swaying or stumbling (text-style:"underline")[''- Blood Alcohol Level (BAL):''] The BAL is a measurement of how much alcohol is in someone's bloodstream. The higher it is, the more intoxicated the person becomes. A 0.8 BAL is the legal limit for adults 21 and over. Nothing above a 0.0 BAL is legally allowed for people under 21. (text-style:"underline")[''- Alcohol Per Volume:''] Alcohol per volume is a measure of how much of a drink is made up by alcohol. A beer or seltzer typically is around 5% while hard liquors such as bourbon, whiskey, or vodka can reach in the higher double digits. The higher the alcohol per volume, the more quickly intoxicated a person drinking it will become. (text-style:"underline")[''- Alcohol Poisoning:''] A very dangerous emergency condition caused by drinking a lot of alcohol in a short time span. It requires immediate medical attention and can lead to coma or death. Signs of alcohol poisoning include: &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Confusion &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Vomiting &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Seizures &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Slow/Irregular breathing &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Pale skin &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Low body temperature &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;- Passing out and can't be woken up

SUBJECT HEART RATE INCREASED. BAL SHOWS VALUE OF 0.066. TOXICOLOGY SCANS INDICATE ADVERSE REACTION TO ANTI-DEPRESSANT MEDICATION. RECOMMENDED ACTION: [[Keep subject away from other substances.->Sally2]] CODE: SallyLateAlert <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_066-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

Chad walks up to Sally, cautiously approaching her. "Hey Sally, you cool? Do you want another Chad Juice? I gave you like a huge pour but if you want I can get another, maybe a beer or something? Debbie ran Helen home, FYI, but she said for sure she is coming back to give you a ride." Sally shakes her head at Chad. "No, I'm not feeling too good… My heart is kinda racing. And Sam won't text me back! Sorry I’m just a little out of breath or something. Debbie’s not here, oh man." Sally takes a deep breath, realizing what she just said. "Wait, is Debbie not here, she’s my ride, where’s Debbie?" [[Continue->Debbie]] CODE: SallyLate2

"No way. Her nerves are just fried. It’s anxiety, I mean that is why she is taking the medicine in the first place, I’m probably on the same stuff. Look, I live a block away and I have some high-quality hash back at my house, it’s Indica, total body high, it'll take the edge off. You just need some chill beats and a good distraction. And you need to forget about Sam, if she’s ghosting you she doesn’t deserve you. That’s probably what is making your heart race." Debbie looks frustratedly at Daniel. "Are you joking? She's having a reaction to her medication. She needs to get checked out and definitely doesn't need you, or any more drugs in her system. If you’re right than like whatever, we made a stupid trip that was a buzz kill, but if I’m right and she gets high it could get even worse and she could get hurt. Daniel, don’t be such a cliché. At the very least I should take her home." Whether it was his own intoxication or a lack of awareness, Daniel looks unphased by the situation. "Look, I know an anxiety attack when I see one. I get anxious all the time, especially at parties. I’m not saying we should go do gravity bong rips, I’m saying I’ll mix a little, like just a little, hash with some tobacco and make a joint to calm her down. She isn’t going to calm down at some clinic that costs a ton of money in the middle of the night." Sally gets between them. "I just don't want to be alone right now." [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->SallyResponse]] CODE: SallyDaniel

SITUATION COMPLEXITY INCREASED. IN LOCAL TERMINOLOGY, DANIEL IS A "know it all". WEED MAY CAUSE FURTHER HARM. HOWEVER, A WALK-IN CLINIC IS VERY EXPENSIVE. RISK OF MAJOR HEALTH HARM IS LOW-MODERATE. POSSIBLE RESPONSES: [[- "Sally, Daniel is right. You probably don't need to go to an urgent care, and you shouldn't be alone, either."->SallyEnd1]] [[- "Sally, go with Debbie to urgent care. You need to be sure nothing else is going to happen with your medication."->SallyEnd2]] [[- "Debbie, can you take Sally home? Even with the jungle juice, so long as Sally doesn't have anything else, she just needs to go home and rest."->SallyEnd3]] CODE: SallyLateScanner

Sally looks at Daniel. "How far is your house? You said that it was a block or two away? I could use the fresh air, I think I need to just catch my breath. I can’t believe I am getting so worked up, this has been such a brutal week with everything going on at school, and then Sam just… I definitely need to go for a walk." Daniel nods. "We can walk for sure and, if you need, we can even circle the block a few times if the walking makes you feel better. The neighborhood here is pretty chill, the weather is nice, we can do whatever you want. If you need a ride home I can call an uber or something." Debbie gets between them. "First off, she is definitely going to need a ride home Daniel. Secondly, I can be her ride. I will walk over with you guys and, I guess, I will watch you smoke a joint or whatever. I promised Sally I had her back to night and, while I love you dearly Daniel, I’m not leaving her alone with you at your place listening to slow Jazz and getting stoned while she is drunk and heartbroken." All three of them get together and head out for the night, Debbie's anger still radiating in the air. [[I should make sure Brian is alright.->CURRENTSPOT Brian]] CODE:SallyDanielLeave (set:$SallyEnd1 to true)

Sally looks questioningly at Debbie. "You really think so? What if I am just stressed? This week has been brutal and I… I mean Sam breaking up with me and everything going on with school... I probably just need to go for a walk and I don’t know if I can afford it anyways Debbie, it would be like half of what I saved from last summer. I mean, I don’t even know how much it costs." Debbie looks consolingly at Sally. "You probably are just stressed out, but we need to make sure you're not having a reaction or something. Listen, lets walk around the block a couple times and have a glass of water. If you’re feeling better, I’ll take you home, if you’re not, lets just make sure you’re okay. This way you don’t have to worry about money or hospitals or anything, cause if you feel better, you feel better, and if you don’t you’ll still be safe because we have a place to go and whatever it costs is worth it." Ched nods in agreement. "Hey, listen, if you actually need to go to a clinic, I will get my parents to spot the cash. They might grill me over it, but they are cool and they always say that if we are going to do stupid stuff they just want to know we are doing it smartly. They can’t get too pissed. I’ll just say that I had to make the offer or you might not have gone and I wanted to make sure that you were safe. I don’t even think that’s a lie!" Sally and Debbie leave together, I'm relieved Debbie's there to keep her safe. Daniel stays a bit longer, but soon he's gone as well. It seems things are quieting down. [[I should make sure Brian is alright.->CURRENTSPOT Brian]] CODE: SallyMedical (set:$SallyEnd2 to true)

Sally nods, thinking to herself. "Maybe you're right. I just need to sleep this off. I've never felt like this before, but even going to a clinic might make me feel worse. Debbie, I’m sorry for tonight, I just… I can’t believe that Sam broke up with me, I’m so upset with everything going on at school right now, and I just feel embarrassed making everyone worry about me. I’m so sorry Debbie!" Debbie looks consolingly at her. "Well how about this? I'll stay over with you tonight, and if you any feel worse, we'll go see a doctor. Deal? I literally showed up tonight to make sure you were okay and I’m not mad and you don’t need to be sorry, I know you would take care of me if I was dealing with everything that you are dealing with." Sally and Debbie leave together, I'm relieved Debbie's there to keep her safe. Daniel stays a bit longer, but soon he's gone as well. It seems things are quieting down. [[I should make sure Brian is alright.->CURRENTSPOT Brian]] CODE: SallyDebbie (set:$SallyEnd3 to true)

SUBJECT IS HEAVILY INTOXICATED. BAL INIDCATES 0.14. LOCAL TERMINOLOGY REFERENCES TERM "Blacked Out." INTERNAL SCANS SHOW BUILDING NAUSEA. BREATHING IS SHALLOW AND SKIN TONE IS PALE.SWEAT BUILDUP DETECTED. EXTREME CAUTION NEEDED. RECOMMENDED RESPONSE: 1. [["No, Brian needs help. He's in real trouble if he starts to throw up."->BrianResponse1]] 2. [["Chad, are you serious? He’s not responding to anything! Step up and be a good host."->BrianResponse2]] CODE: BrianScan <img src="https://xrpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAC-numbers-_014-scaled.jpg" width=70% height=70%\>

"Haha, alright. Now I know it's a party. Up top, dude." *Chad tries to give a high five, but is left hanging* 1. [["No, no alright. Brian needs help. I can tell she's nauseous."->BrianResponse1] 2. [["Chad, are you serious? She can't move. Step up and be a good host."->BrianResponse2] CODE: ChadBrian

Chad looked confused. I think this is the first time he's ever realized just how dangerous alcohol poisoning can be. [["He's unconscious and white as a ghost. He can't puke. If he does, he'll choke and you'll be responsible."->Chad1]] CODE: ChadResponse1

"Chill, new kid. No one's gonna get hurt. I'll wake him up, you’re right, I can carry him over to the bathroom or something. Oh man, are you serious! He spilled juice all over the couch, my parents are going to kill me, Dude go get a towel, and maybe water or something. I have to clean this up before it stains; I don’t want my parents to say I can’t have people over anymore!" - [["Forget your couch! Brian needs help, fast!"->ChadGood]] - [["That's it. I'm calling for help. This isn't how you host a party."->ChadBad]] CODE: ChadResponse2

Chad's epiphany seems to have come with a new wave of concern. He keeps his phone gripped tightly in his hand. "Okay, wait, he looks super bad, let me google this, he is definitely passed out and unresponsive, can you check his breathing, and see if he is cold, if his breath is shallow or weird he might have alcohol poisoning, this sucks! "This says to get him on his side and get him warmed up. Grab that blanket off the chair and wrap him up, I think I need to call my mom." Chad puts the phone to his ear, his face almost cringing as the line rings. "Hey mom. Hey so, uh, something happened at my party. Yeah, no I know. It's my fault. Brian passed out. No, he won't drink water—he won't sit up. Yeah, yeah, he's breathing fine, I think, a friend is checking that now. He just looks like he's asleep! No—yeah, we put a blanket over him. No I get it, I was dumb. I should have been more careful. Okay—you're almost home? Good. Thanks. Brian really needs the help." *Image fades* [[The End->Debrief]] CODE: ChadEnd1 (set:$ChadEnd1 to true)

Chad snaps into focus. "You're right. Screw the couch. Here, let’s get him on his side and get him warmed up. Grab the blanket and drape it over him while I make a call, my mom’s good with this kind of thing.ou're right, screw the couch. Here, lets get her on her side and get the nausea down. I'll call my parents and they'll take her to get checked out once things settle. I'm sorry, I should have been more careful." Chad puts the phone to his ear, his face almost cringing as the line rings. "Hey mom. Hey so, uh, something happened at my party. Yeah, no I know. It's my fault. Brian passed out. No, he won't drink water—he won't sit up. Yeah, yeah, he's breathing fine. He just looks like he's asleep! No—yeah, we put a blanket over him. No I get it, I was dumb. I should have been more careful. Okay—you're almost home? Good. Thanks. Brian really needs the help." [[The End->Debrief]] CODE: ChadEnd2 (set:$ChadEnd1 to true)

I can't wait anymore, and neither can Brian. Every second that passes puts him in more danger. I grab the house phone from the wall and Dial 911. Chad notices and rips the phone from my hand as the call connects. "Dude, did you just call 911! Way out of line, I haven’t even called my parents! Give me that now, seriously, let me talk to them!" Chad puts the phone to his ear, his look of annoyance changing to worry as he talks to the dispatcher. "Uh, hi. Yeah. I think he's stable. No, he can't sit up....that's right, he's unconscious. Yes, he's on her side. I'm next to her. Yeah, I'm not going anywhere. Yeah, yeah, we put a blanket over him….yeah, yeah, he's breathing steady. Ummm… yeah, I'm uh, the host. I'm uhhh…17. Yeah, yeah, I know. Yeah, my parents aren't home. I should have been more careful. Okay—when will the ambulance be here? Okay, yeah, I can text my mom. She should be here then, too. Yeah…I'll stay on the line until she gets here…" It's a costly lesson to learn, but hopefully this reminds Chad of what he needs to do to be a safe and effective host. But at least now I know Brian will get the care he needs. [[The End->Debrief]] CODE: ChadEnd3 (set:$ChadEnd2 to true)

Daniel gives me a reassuring smile. "I'll be fine. The Devils Lettuce hasn't kicked in yet. I need this to loosen up. Parties are fun, but it takes me a while to get out of my own head sometimes." Daniel takes a drink from his cup. "You know how it is," he says, before walking away. From the living room I hear a voice. [["Aww, man, that's not fair Isaac."->CURRENT SPOT IsaacBrian]]

After Isaac leaves to set up the tournament, Daniel walks up to Debbie. "Seems like you showed up just in time. I dig how Isaac doesn’t give a damn, I’m just not that confident. Seriously, I am not looking to get wasted or anything but, but if I don’t have something to drink or smoke, I end up just sitting in the corner half the time. Chad is such a fun guy, and I usually can’t say no to a drink just because I don’t want to make a scene about it. I’m feeling like the edibles I took earlier are just about to kick in which is nice." Debbie shakes her head. "I don’t know if Isaac is that much more confident than you, or if you are just hard on yourself. He probably brought the game forexactly this reason, so there would be activities for everyone not drinking. I genuinely just like playing Beer Pong. If that stuff kicks in and Chad keeps offering you drinks, just keep a glass of juice or anything else on hand and say you are still working on something. That’s what I do." Daniel stays quiet, perhaps reflecting on her words. Helen shows her Solo Cup filled before taking a sip. [["Hey, I thought Brian said you weren't drinking tonight?"->IsaacGame3]] CODE: IsaacGame2

"I guess you're right. I'm gonna talk with Chad." [[It's almost time for shots->HC Drink] CODE: OneUp2 (set: $MidParty1 to true) (set: $MidParty1_PosEnd to true) (set: $MidParty1_NegEnd to false)

"You're right, screw the couch. Here, lets get her on her side and get the nausea down. I'll call my parents and they'll take her to get checked out once things settle. I'm sorry, I should have been more careful." *Chad calls parents* "Hey mom. Hey so, uh, something happened at my party. Yeah, no I know. It's my fault. Brian's blacked out. I don't know what to do. No I get it, I was dumb. I should have been more careful. Look, can you please come home, I need help. Also, uh, I spilled some drinks on the couch. Yeah, grandma's couch. Look, I'm- yes -no, look I'm really sorry. We can talk more about this later, Brian really needs the help right now." *Image fades* [[The End->Debrief] (set:$ChadEndGood to true)

*Call Ends* "Not cool dude, this is my party. I could have helped Brian if you just waited. Just get out, I'll handle it." *Chad calls parents* "Hey mom. Hey so, uh, something happened at my party. Brian's blacked out and this new kid just called 911. I don't know what to do, he screwed me over. What do you mean it's my fault? I've held parties before, I know what I'm doing. No, I didn't mean it that way. Look, can you please come home, I need help. Also, uh, I spilled some drinks on the couch. Yeah, grandma's couch. Look, I'm- yes -no, no. Look, can we talk more about this later? Someone's gonna be here in a couple minutes." [[The End.->Debrief] (set:$ChadEndBad to true)

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Helen chuckles, showing me the inside of her cup. "Oh this? It’s fruit punch, a decoy, I just told Daniel, it’s my whole strategy to avoid Chad’s efforts to win ‘host of the year’ or something. I’m the DD but that doesn’t always mean people remember or respect that you’re not drinking at all. I know Helen has a system of making sure she is sober enough, where she only has a beer an hour and drinks water between. It works, but only if you actually stick to it. And to be honest, I just don’t like beer!" She sighs. "I know everyone lovingly calls me the party mom, I don’t always want to be a chauffeur. It would be nice if other people kept it together every once in a while, so I get a night off. " Brian calls out from across the room, [["Alright, who's my next victim?"->BrianGame]] CODE: IsaacGame3

Awhile later I arise victorious, having beaten everyone, and Isaac packs his games, ready to call it a night and head home. Chad calls out to Isaac as he's leaving. "Hey, stay safe Isaac. Thanks for being an absolute goat tonight. I can’t wait to see what other games you found! I didn’t even get to play tonight!" After Isaac leaves, Chad turns to me, questioning what his next moves should be. Then he says, "Dude, it's too quiet now that the game tournament is over. I know what'll pick this back up, we need some music." [[Something's wrong. Where's Sally?->Sally]]

(if: $HPosEnd is true)[The front door shuts and Debbie walks into the room. "I'm back. Helen's going to be fine." and then she sees Sally on the couch and looks angrily into my eyes. "What happened? I thought you were going to watch her?" Before I can reply, she turns her attention to tending to Sally. "Sally you look super pale. How much did you drink? You said the doctor told you not to drink because you were starting a new medicine. I can practically hear your heart from over here, I think you are having a reaction or something. I saw your glass earlier and it was filled to the brim, I assumed it was just the plain punch. Sally that was a ton of alcohol, we need to go to urgent care and make sure you aren’t getting a reaction from your medicine. What is the stuff you’re taking called, I want to google it really quick?" Debbie grabs her phone and waits for Sally's reply. Sally seems frustrated and says, "I'm not high! I just had 1 cup of Chad's juice mix. I don’t know the name of the medicine off the top of my head, it was like twenty syllables long. I think I will be fine now that you’re here." She takes a deep breath, trying to console herself, "I just… did I tell you Sam didn’t text me back yet? I’m ok, I’m fine, I… I don’t know the name of the medicine, it was long it like… I don’t know it had like twenty syllables." [[Daniel chimes in->Daniel]]] (if: $HNegEnd is true)[Sally starts panicking, "didn’t you say that Debbie was just taking Helen home, why isn’t she back yet! I think I need to go home or something, my heart is racing like really hard. And I don’t… Is Debbie not here? I keep texting Sam and she won’t even... Look, I think I might need to go home, wasn’t she just supposed to be dropping Helen off? Why was she dropping off Helen? I just started taking some new meds, I mean it was just one drink, right, Chad what was in the drink you gave me." Chad tries to calm her down, "Sally, seriously, everything is cool, it was basically just vodka and fruit punch, nothing weird. Debbie texted to tell me to check on you cause Helen threw up in her car. She pulled over to let Helen finish on the curb, she’s coming back after she gets Helen sorted and grabs some paper towels from a gas station. If it makes you feel better, she’s blowing up my phone with expletives because I was the one who talked Helen into taking shots. She’s coming back and she has me watching your back. Just don't freak out. Do you want a beer or anything, or no, sorry I’m being stupid, you want some water or a juice or whatever?" Sally shakes her head violently, her voice fluctuating between panic and anger. " I am freaking out, Chad! My heart feels like its beating out of my chest! Sorry, you’re right… I just started taking a new medicine and they said not to drink on it, but it was just one drink, right? I mean, do I like need to go to a hospital or something? I just want to google it and I can’t remember the name; it was like twenty syllables long. I mean it can’t be that big of a deal though, right? It was just one drink, Chad what did you say was in that drink?" [[Daniel steps into the conversation->DanielSally]]]

"No way you need to go to a hospital! Your nerves are just fried. It’s anxiety, I mean that is why you are taking the medicine in the first place, I’m probably on the same stuff. Look, I live a block away and I have some high-quality hash back at my house, it’s Indica, total body high, it'll take the edge off. You just need some chill beats and a good distraction. And you need to forget about Sam, if she’s ghosting you she doesn’t deserve you. That’s probably what’s making your heart race." Sally looks unsure, "Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just upset... I can’t believe Sam isn’t getting back to me, I know we broke up but still… " Daniel sighs, "Look, I know an anxiety attack when I see one. I get anxious too, especially at parties. I know weed affects everyone differently but for me it helps when I’m all over the place. If you go to the hospital that will be a major pain in the ass, super expensive, and all they are going to do is like judge you and call your parents. I will make a really light joint that is like 80% tobacco with just a little hash, it’ll calm you down and we can listen to some of those new records I told you about earlier. Debbie can pick you up from my place, or I can call you an Uber if you want to go home." [[WARNING: SCANNER ATTENTION REQUIRED->SallyResponseAlt]]

SITUATION COMPLEXITY INCREASED. IN LOCAL TERMINOLOGY, DANIEL IS A "know it all". WEED MAY CAUSE FURTHER HARM. HOWEVER, A WALK-IN CLINIC IS VERY EXPENSIVE. RISK OF MAJOR HEALTH HARM IS LOW-MODERATE. POSSIBLE RESPONSES: [[- "Sally, Daniel is right. You probably don't need to go to an urgent care, and you shouldn't be alone, either."->SallyEndDAN]] [[- "Sally, please go to urgent care. You need to be sure the alcohol isn't interacting with your medication."->SallyEndDAN2]] [[- "Sally you need to go home. If you don't drink or smoke anything else, you'll be fine with some rest."->SallyEndDAN2]] CODE: SallyLateScanner2

Sally looks unsurely at Daniel. "How far is your house? You said that it was a block or two away? I could use the fresh air, I think I need to just catch my breath. I can’t believe I am getting so worked up, this has been such a brutal week with everything going on at school, and then Sam just… I definitely need to go for a walk." Daniel nods at her. "We can walk for sure and, if you need, we can even circle the block a few times if just walking makes you feel better. The neighborhood here is pretty chill, the weather is nice, we can do whatever you want. If you need a ride home I can call an uber or something." Chad looks relieved. He looks at Daniel, "Dan, you’re the man, I’ll text Debbie that you guys are heading to your place and see what she wants to do. Next time though bring the records and weed here! Debbie has your number right? I know she’ll get my text because she is sending me one every two minutes! I’ll just say that Sally is fine and she can relax if she needs to just go home and clean her car out or something." Sally and Daniel leave the house, I'm unsure if I made the right choice, hopefully Debbie can check in on Sally soon. [[I should make sure Brian is alright.->CURRENTSPOT Brian]] (set:$SallyEnd1 to true)

Sally looks shocked. "No way, I'm not going to a clinic all by myself in the middle of the night! Daniel, how far is your house? Can we please walk there and not rush, I might just need fresh air to clear my head. This has been a brutal week; I’m so mad at Sam, and I can’t believe Debbie just left me here without a ride. I don’t want to end up at some clinic till four in the morning. Plus, it would probably cost half of what saved from my job last summer. I’d rather just be with someone and chill out." Daniel shakes his head, piggy-backing on Sally's reaction. "We can walk for sure and, if you need, we can even circle the block a few times if just walking makes you feel better. The neighborhood here is pretty chill, the weather is nice, we can do whatever you want. If you need a ride home I can call an uber or something. Don’t be too brutal with Debbie either, if Helen was throwing up in her car, she probably needed to be driven home, I’ve got you covered." Chad looks relieved. He looks at Daniel, "Dan, you’re the man, I’ll text Debbie that you guys are heading to your place and see what she wants to do. Next time though bring the records and weed here! Debbie has your number right? I know she’ll get my text because she is sending me one every two minutes! I’ll just say that Sally is fine and she can relax if she needs to just go home and clean her car out or something." Sally and Daniel leave the house, I'm unsure if I made the right choice, hopefully Debbie can check in on Sally soon. [[I should make sure Brian is alright.->CURRENTSPOT Brian]] (set:$SallyEnd1 to true)