The waitress brings out an Ice Cream Sunday. JoJo plucks out a spoon.\n\nJoJo: Now, it's important to eat this very-\n\nThe girl suddenly picks up thw bowl and rolls each ball of ice cream into her mouth. JoJo stares with her jaw hanging open.\n\nJoJo: Slowly.\n\nThe girl suddenly winces and her entire body seems to turn to ice. She thaws in a moment, though immediately begins to shiver and holds her head in pain.\n\nJoJo: Uh... okay. That was the most interesting brain freeze I've ever seen.\n\n[[Feed the Girl|22]]
The waitress brings out two glasses of Apple Cider. The girl has a glass, taking down the entire thing without stopping to breathe. The instant she has one, she pauses a moment, then nudges it back toward JoJo.\n\nJoJo: What? You... want more?\n\nThe girl nods.\n\nJoJo: Okay.\n\nAnd more comes. Then more. Soon she's chugging down endless glasses of the stuff as JoJo just watches in awe, alongside several patrons in the diner.\n\nJoJo: Geez. You really like that Apple Cider, huh?\n\nThe girl puts her glass down and smiles, cooing a bit.\n\nGirl: Apple Cider!\n\nJoJo: Wait, you just spoke!\n\nThe girl looks to JoJo with a big grin.\n\nJoJo: And that's all I had to do to get you to say anything to me, huh?\n\n[[Name The Girl|Cider]]
<<if $health lt 1>>\s\nFAILURE\n\n[[Start Over|Start]]\n<<else>>\s\n<<if $fight is 1>>\s\nJoJo: I don't know where she is. And even if I did... do you really think I'd just tell a couple of strange guys that're threatening me?\n\nGoon: You tell us where she is or this ends bad for you, kid.\n\nJoJo sighs. She manages to tear her arm free of the thug's grip and takes up a stance.\n\nJoJo: It'll end bad for someone, all right.\n<<elseif $fight is 2>>\s\nJoJo: She went back to the Basilica. You should go check there. Just knock on the door, ask for Mother Justine, and harass her. I'm sure she'll be cooperative.\n\nThug: Why would you send her there?\n\nGoon: She's puttin' one over on us, you mook. I guess we'll have to get a little creative to get answers out of her.\n\nJoJo rolls her eyes and mutters under her breath. Her arm becomes electrically charged and the Thug is shocked, forcing him to let her go.\n\nJoJo: All right, then. I guess you lot are looking for a holy beatdown. I can oblige.\n<<elseif $fight is 3>>\s\nJoJo stares at the hand that's gripped around her arm. She looks the Thug in the eye.\n\nJoJo: You like that hand, pal? You want it to stay in one piece?\n\nThug: You threatenin' me, little girl?\n\nJoJo: No.\n\nJoJo swivels around and punches the Thug across the jaw, freeing herself as he stumbles back.\n\nJoJo: I'm making a very violent promise.\n<<endif>>\n\nYour HP: <<print $health>>\nSpirit Energy: <<print $Charge>>\n\nThugs: <<print $enemyhealth>>\n\nFIGHT!\n\n<<if $Charge > 14>>\n[[Galvan Punch][$Charge -= 15]]\n<<endif>>\s\n\n[[Bolt][$Charge += 1]]\n\n[[Lightning High Kick!][$Charge += 2]]\n\n[[Judo Throw][$Charge += 3]]\n<<endif>>
<<set $civil>>\s\n<<set $humorous>>\s\n<<set $assertive>>\s\nYou are JoJo.\n\nTechnically "Jocelyn Josephin Knotts". But... JoJo. A tomboy going through training to become the High Priestess of Wysp, though by no choice of her own. You've always wanted to compete in the region's “Melee Superstar Tournament.” And this is the year. But first you'll have to find a way out of your Basilica duties… or just leave. Luckily for you, your duties today are being overseen by Ethel, a friend, new to her role as a Sister.\n\n[[Start Your Adventure|1]]\n\nBe particularly careful of your decisions. Though you won't see it, your actions earn points in "Morality." These points are attributed to Civil, Sarcastic, and Assertive moralities. And some decisions may vary, depending on the points you;ve gathered. Have fun. And choose wisely.
<<if $caught is 1>>\nSpent too much time trying to hide! The two creeps caught you at the Tower.\n<<elseif $caught is 2>>\nSpent too much time trying to hide! The two creeps caught you at the Garden.\n<<endif>>\n\nFAILURE\n[[Start Over?|Start]]
<<if $morality14B is 1>>\s\nJoJo: Are you all right? I noticed those two guys were chasing you. If you want, I can chaperone you around a bit.\n\nNothing.\n<<elseif $morality14B is 2>>\s\nJoJo: This again, huh? Still not talking to me? Was it something I said?\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Well, it sure wasn't anything you said.\n\nStill nothing.\n\nJoJo: You're very cooperative, you know that?\n<<elseif $morality14B is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Still being rude to me, I see. What'd I ever do to you, anyway?\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: You're a mean little girl, huh?\n\nThe girl blinks.\n\nJoJo: That a yes or a no?\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Of course it was.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nOnce again, the girl seems intent on not responding. But that doesn't stop JoJo from trying to make a friend.\n\n[[Can you speak?|16][$morality15 = 1]]\n[[You could at least laugh.|16][$morality15 = 2]]\n[[That stare is unnerving.|16][$morality15 = 3]]
JoJo: All right, then it's decided! You'll be tagging along with me on the Melee Superstar Campaign!\n\nCider: Superstar?\n\nJoJo: It's basically a really big, really fun, and really hard game. But we'll totally win!\n\nJoJo pumps her fist and grins. Then she reaches across the table, offering Cider her hand. Cider looks down at JoJo's hand and tilts her head.\n\nJoJo: So. Friends?\n\nCider immediately looks up at JoJo.\n\nCider: F-friends...\n\nA soft, almost motherly voice plays that word back in Cider's head. JoJo retracts her hand and stands up, leaning over the table, supporting herself with her arms.\n\nJoJo: Hey, Cider? What's wrong?\n\nSuddenly Cider leaps over the table and tackles JoJo, wraping her arms around her. JoJo slips back and falls into her seat, eyes wide.\n\nJoJo: Huh. So this is what that feels like.\n\nCider: Friends.\n\nJoJo pats Cider on the head.\n\n\nCongrats! You Get The GOOD Ending!\nCider accompanies you on your journey! Not only do you wind up saving the world... twice, but you also win the Melee Superstar Tournament! Talk about your success stories.
<<if $morality11A is 1>>\s\nJoJo: I... understand. Sorry to bother you.\n\nJoJo turns to leave and Perri watches her. She sighs and takes a step forward.\n\nPerri: Wait.\n<<elseif $morality11A is 2>>\s\nJoJo: How ever do you deal with it? All the whining and squabbling, I mean.\n\nPerri gives something of a self satisfied grin.\n\nPerri: Patience born of years with younger siblings.\n\nJoJo: Ah. So an iron will. You're clearly a stronger woman than I. Able to go crushing people's hopes and dreams so readily.\n\nPerri: I... if not for these rules, we'd have chaos.\n\nJoJo: Yes. Surely the world would come to an end if a few extra people were allowed entry into a tournament restricted to a single region.\n\nJoJo turns and proceeds to walk off. Perri sees her down the center's front steps and reaches out.\n\nPerri: Hold on a moment.\n<<elseif $morality11A is 3>>\s\nJoJo: No offense, lady, but your job kinda sucks.\n\nPerri glares at JoJo and folds her hands in front of her.\n\nPerri: I'm... terribly sorry you feel that way, Miss. If there were any way I could help you-\n\nJoJo: You could start by not pretending you care.\n\nPerri: I am not pretending!\n\nJoJo arches and eyebrow and crosses her arms at Perri's outburst. She gives Perri a smug little grin and Perri returns to glaring at her.\n\nPerri: You... are impossible.\n\nJoJo: I try.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nPerri: Listen, Miss. I can't get you registered on your own. But you can get in if you have a Party Pass.\n\nJoJo: A wha?\n\nPerri rubs her temple and sighs.\n\nPerri: A Party Pass. It's a special tournament pass that allows you to participate as part of a team. Here. I have an extra one. Go find someone willing to partner with you. Come back here by tonight and you're in. Understood?\n\n[[Thank You!|13][$civil += 1;$morality12 = 1]]\n[[Your job still sucks.|13][$assertive += 1;$morality12 = 3]]\n[[Do you have charts?|13][$humorous += 1;$morality12 = 2]]
<<if $morality11B is 1>>\s\nJoJo: Okay, JoJo, just remain calm. This'll sort itself out. Uh... Cass, do you know when they're reopening?\n\nCass: If they reopen at all, it'd be later tonight. And then you'd probably never get in in time. The line would be ridiculous.\n<<elseif $morality11B is 2>>\s\nJoJo: I'm dreaming. That's what this is. It's all a terrible nightmare. I'll wake up soon and everything will be all better.\n\nCass suddenly pinches JoJo.\n\nJoJo: Ow! What was that for?!\n\nCass: To show you you're awake.\n<<elseif $morality11B is 3>>\s\nJoJo: They said registration would be open 'til tonight! Those friggin' liars! I'll... I'll...\n\nCass: You'll what? Cute them to death? You don't exactly look threatening, kid.\n\nJoJo: I can fight.\n\nCass crosses her arms with a smug smirk.\n\nCass: You can fight an army?\n<<endif>>\s\n\nJoJo: There has to be a way for me to get in this competition.\n\nCass: There is. Use a Party Pass.\n\nJoJo: Huh?\n\nCass: A Party Pass is a Tournament Pass registered to a group. I have one but no party, so far.\n\nSuddenly JoJo drops down to her knees, hands folded. She beams at Cass with puppy-dog eyes and Cass sighs. She shrugs and plucks out her Party Pass.\n\nCass: All right, kid. You're on. But on one condition.\n\nJoJo: Name it!\n\nCass: That girl we were talking about. The little white one with the horns. I wanna talk to her. Find her and see if you can get her back to me. I'll be at the registration center, straightening all this out. She went that way.\n\n[[Thanks A Thousand Times!|13][$civil += 1;$morality12 = 4]]\n[[Consider It Done!|13][$assertive += 1;$morality12 = 6]]\n[[Talk? To Her? Uh... Right.|13][$humorous += 1;$morality12 = 5]]
<<if $safe is 1>>\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Of course. Well, let's get you something to eat.\n<<elseif $safe is 2>>\nJoJo: All right. Mother Justine said to get you some food. I don't really know what you eat, though.\n<<endif>>\n\nJoJo and the girl stop on 4th Street and look around.\n\nJoJo: A few places around here to check out. Let's see...\n\n[[Diner|21B]]\n[[Cafe|21C]]\n[[Candy Story|21A]]
Nowhere to hide, here. Unless we dig a hole for ourselves.\n\n[[Back to Front|17B]]
<<if $morality21 is 1>>\nJoJo: Do you like it, here?\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: We'll... work on those communication skills.\n<<elseif $morality21 is 2>>\nJoJo: Well don't go rushing by yourself or anything.\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: You are such a problem child, you know that?\n<<elseif $morality21 is 3>>\nJoJo: I've seen worse, anyway. If you ever meet her, stay as far away from Sister Petrice's cooking as you can. Shiver.\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo hunches over.\n\nJoJo: Why do I even bother?\n<<endif>>\n\nJoJo: I've still got time before I have to be back at the registration center. We can sit and eat for a bit. Do you have a preference, or...\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Right. I'll just... I'll order for you. Let's see what they have.\n\n[[Cheeseburger with House-Cut Fries|Option 1]]\n[[Fresh Cream Cheesecake|Option 2]]\n[[Fried Green Tomatoes|Option 5]]\n[[Ice Cream Sunday|Option 8]]\n[[Sub Sandwich|Option 9]]\n[[Apple Cider|Option 10]]
<<set $damage = 100>>\s\nCharge up a fist and and unleash holy terror on your foes. One good punch brings a lightning down from the sky on your enemies for massive damage and an electrifying finish.\n\n<<print $damage>> Damage!\n\n[[The Thugs Make Their Move|Thugs Attack][$enemyhealth -= $damage]]
JoJo walks all around the area, looking around for the little girl.\n\nJoJo: She couldn't have gotten too far. And it isn't like she can hide all that easily. The kid gives new meaning to "albino".\n\nShe bumps into a woman with red hair, a bright, yellow jacket, and a notepad in one hand.\n\nJoJo: Oh. Sorry.\n\nThe woman turns and sizes JoJo up.\n\nWoman: Hm? Hmmm... you're a Basilica Sister. Bit young. No habit. Lay Sister, I'm guessing. Still, I guess you'd know a little. Could you answer a few questions for me?\n\nJoJo: Wha-?\n\nWoman: About the Basilica. I'd like a few questions answered. Oh! You're all confused because I never gave you a name! Sorry. It's Cass. Reporter for the Snowflake. So what do you say?\n\n[[Make it quick. In a hurry, here.|11B][$assertive += 1;$morality10B = 3]]\n[[Oh, this'll be fun.|11B][$humorous += 1;$morality10B = 2]]\n[[I'll... try.|11B][$civil += 1;$morality10B = 1]]
<<set $damage = random(20,30)>>\s\nA lightning infused swift high kick to the jaw sends enemies literally spinning through the air.\n\n<<print $damage>> Damage!\n\n[[The Thugs Make Their Move|Thugs Attack][$enemyhealth -= $damage]]
JoJo looks around. Her eyes meet a clock on the street corner.\n\nJoJo: The Registration Center's got a Guardhouse nearby. I can report this after I'm signed up.\n\nWith that, she's off. Upon arriving at the registration center, JoJo finds a large group of people dispersing. Standing at the front door is a woman in a grey jacket and skirt with a bun tied in her hair and a name tag that reads "Perri". JoJo hops up the stairs to her.\n\nJoJo: Hey, what's going on, here?\n\nPerri: These people were all leaving. That's generally how it goes when registration closes.\n\nJoJo's eyes shoot open and her jaw drops.\n\nJoJo: W-w-what?! Registration isn't supposed to close until night time!\n\nPerri: That was supposed to be the case, but an incident outside of Neos has caused the competition to tighten its grip a bit.\n\n[[Just let me talk to a receptionist.|11A][$assertive += 1;$morality10A = 3]]\n[[I don't suppose saying pretty please would work.|11A][$humorous += 1;$morality10A = 2]]\n[[Do you know of any other way to get in?|11A][$civil += 1;$morality10A = 1]]
<<if $morality14A is 1>>\s\nJoJo walks into the middle of the fray with her Ironhide spell active. She holds out both arms, keeping the parents away from one another.\n\nJoJo: Hey. Hey! Knock it off, you two! You're the parents, here! You're supposed to set an example! What's the matter with you people?\n\nBoth parents back down and JoJo steps back to let them shake hands.\n<<elseif $morality14A is 2>>\s\nJoJo approaches the children of these bickering parents and watches the fighting.\n\nJoJo: Hey, uh, kids? I hate to intrude, but... would you like to be parents for a day?\n\nThe two children look to one another, then shrug and go to break up their parents.\n\nJoJo walks over to them and their parents once the fighting's stopped. She looks between both parents with her arms crossed.\n\nJoJo: Really?\n<<elseif $morality14A is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Hey! I don't care who started it. If I have to finish it, no one's gonna be happy!\n\nThe two scrapping parents look to JoJo, seeing her fists crackle with electricity. Then they look back to one another and back off.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nHaving dealt with that situation, JoJo walks off.\n\n[[Back to Intersection|13]]
The Basilica is a haven for the faithful to come, should they seek guidance or shelter. Its bell tower, though heeded less these days, still stands tall amidst the progressive world around it. Time stands still for this temple and those in it. And JoJo, a Sister-in-Training, sitting in the front row of the Basilica's pews, fidgets about, as if trying to get time moving, again. Hands folded, eyes shut, head bowed, and yet she can't help opening one eye to glance at the clock, or over her shoulder at Sister Ethel, who stands at the back of the aisle, hands behind her back.\n\n[[Congratulations, Ethel.|2][$civil += 1;$morality1 = 1]]\n[[Done, Ethel!|2][$assertive += 1;$morality1 = 3]]\n[[My, the habit looks good on you, Ethel.|2][$humorous += 1;$morality1 = 2]]
<<if $morality2 is 1>>\s\nJoJo: I... you're right. Sorry. I really don't wanna get you into trouble or anything. It's just...\n\nEthel: Mother Justine is only worried about you, JoJo.\n\nJoJo: I know it. But, she just... she doesn't understand, Ethel.\n\nA hand reaches out and rests on JoJo's shoulder. Mother Justine stands there, smiling down on the girl with a yardstick in her other hand.\n\nMother Justine: Oh, don't I?\n\nJoJo: M-Mother Justine! Ah... how long were you... I mean... nevermind.\n\nJoJo hangs her head.\n<<elseif $morality2 is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Ah, grow a backbone, Ethel! You gonna let the old lady scare you the rest of your-\n\nMother Justine: Jocelyn.\n\nJoJo swivels around and hides behind Ethel, holding the girl by the shoulders and using her as a human shield.\n\nJoJo: Yipe!\n\nEthel: W-w-wait a minute! When did I agree to this?!\n<<elseif $morality2 is 2>>\s\nJoJo: Pft. What's that old woman gonna do, spank us?\n\nCRACK!\n\nJoJo leaps up into Ethel's arms as a yardstick slams into the back of one of the pews nearby. At the end of the stick is Mother Justine, eyes closed and smiling sweetly. JoJo nervously snickers and gulps as Ethel stares straight ahead, eyes wide and face flushed white as a sheet.\n\nJoJo: H-hi, Mother Justine.\n\nJoJo hops down from Ethel's arms and clears her throat.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nMother Justine: Jocelyn, how many times have we been over this? You're needed, here.\n\nJoJo: Ah... Mother Justine, I know you and my dad and all these other people think that, but... I've been here since I was eight and all I've done is learn a bunch of rites and collect communion every week.\n\nThe revered mother opens one eye.\n\nMother Justine: And you think those things have no merit?\n\nJoJo: N-No! I mean yes! T-that's not what I-! I only. L-listen. I just mean there's gotta be other ways to help people, right?\n\nJustine holds her yardstick like a cane, folding her hands over the tip. JoJo looks her in the eye in a game of Psychological Chicken. Suffice it to say, she loses, only to make the mistake of letting her eyes fall upon the yardstick. She gulps.\n\nMother Justine: I have only one question for you, Jocelyn.\n\nJustine pulls a radio program from her sleeve and glances over it before handing it to JoJo.\n\nMother Justine: Are you so intent on participating in this competition because it is an opportunity to help people... or because you want the fame that comes with winning?\n\n[[Of course I want to help people!|4][$civil += 1;$morality3 = 1]]\n[[What, I can't have both?|4][$humorous += 1;$morality3 = 2]]\n[[We could use the attention.|4][$assertive += 1;$morality3 = 3]]
<<if $morality1 is 1>>\s\nJoJo stands and hurried down the aisle, stopping before Ethel and looking at her with an inviting smile and her hands folded behind her back.\n\nJoJo: Afternoon, Sis. Are you still with us?\n\nEthel looks up from her sweeping and turns to JoJo.\n\nEthel: Hm? Oh, hello, JoJo. You're done with your benedictions?\n\nJoJo nods with a big grin and tilts her head to one side.\n\nJoJo: Uh-huh. Hey, something just occurred to me.\n\nEthel blinks.\n\nJoJo: Spacey as ever, huh, Sis? Well, I just realized I forgot to congratulate you on becoming full fledged Sister. It's a big step, right? I couldn't think of a more deserving person.\n\nEthel: JoJo, I don't think it's about what I "deserve".\n\nJoJo recoils.\n\nJoJo: N-no! I didn't mean it like that! I-I just mean... you always wanted to be Sister as long as I've known you. So I'm happy you got it!\n\nJoJo laughs a bit nervously and rubs the back of her head. Ethel stares at her a moment and smiles a soft, warm smile, as welcoming as the Basilica, itself, should be.\n\nEthel: Thank you, JoJo.\n\nJoJo: Don't mention it.\n<<elseif $morality1 is 3>>\s\nThe bell rings and Ethel glances up in the direction of the tower. The moment her eyes fall back on level with the pews, JoJo stands before her, eyes wide and mouth curled up into a grin. Ethel nearly jumps back and JoJo leans further forward as Ethel leans back.\n\nEthel: Ah! J-JoJo, how did you-\n\nJoJo: Benediction time's over, finished my chores and I'm ahead on my studies!\n\nEthel stares at JoJo then blinks.\n\nEthel: That's... terrific, JoJo.\n\nJoJo stands upright and punches a thumb's up into the air.\n\nJoJo: You know it is!\n<<elseif $morality1 is 2>>\s\nJoJo stands upright with a smirk stretched across half her face and swiftly approaches Ethel. She taps Ethel, wraps her arm around Ethel's shoulder, and smiles at her.\n\nJoJo: Hey, there, Sis. Did any of the other Sisters tell you, yet, that you look quite nice in that habit?\n\nEthel blinks.\n\nEthel: I... do?\n\nJoJo: Oh, definitely. I'm sure they're all green with envy. I mean look at yourself. You were already adorable. Now you're just... radiant.\n\nEthel turns to the door and peers into her reflection.\n\nEthel: O-oh. Well...\n\nShe clears her throat.\n\nEthel: Thank you, JoJo.\n\nJoJo: Not at all, Sis. I just wanted to be the first to offer up the compliment, you see.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nEthel: You still can't go.\n\nJoJo hunches over, deflated.\n\nJoJo: Why do you wound me, so?\n\nEthel: JoJo, please don't be upset with me. We both know Mother Justine would have my head if I let you just leave. And I fear more what she'd do to you than me.\n\n[[It'd be funny to see her try something.|3][$humorous += 1;$morality2 = 2]]\n[[Grow some backbone, Sis!|3][$assertive += 1;$morality2 = 3]]\n[[I'm sorry...|3][$civil += 1;$morality2 = 1]]
<<if $morality4 is 1>>\s\nJoJo sighs and picks up the broom.\n\nJoJo: She's probably right, anyway.\n\nJoJo sweeps halfheartedly and Ethel stares at her in complete disbelief, eyes wide and jaw hanging open.\n\nEthel: Wait, really? I... wouldn't have expected you to say something like that.\n\nJoJo: She is. She's right about me. But I just don't belong here.\n\nJoJo grips the broomstick tighter and it cracks between her hands. Ethel glances at it, then back to JoJo.\n\nJoJo: But how am I supposed to learn to resist that temptation if I'm locked up in this place all my life?\n\nEthel watches JoJo sweep the same spot for a bit. Then she leaves the room. She returns with JoJo's travel bag and takes the broom back. When JoJo turns to her, Ethel shoves the bag into JoJo's arms.\n\nJoJo: What are you-\n\nEthel: Go.\n\nJoJo: What?\n\nEthel: I'll distract Mother Justine. She'll think you snuck off after I sent you to get another broom.\n\nJoJo beams at Ethel, who returns to sweeping the floors.\n\nEthel: Go, JoJo. Before I lose my nerve, and you know I will.\n\nJoJo turns her gaze to the door, then back to Ethel. A moment later, she nearly knocks Ethel over, wrapping her arms around her like a constrictor.\n\nJoJo: Sis, have I ever told you you're the best?\n\nEthel: Losing my nerve, now.\n\nJoJo: Right. Bye!\n\nJoJo zips off, through the front door. Ethel looks back as the door closes and sighs.\n\nEthel: Neorah preserve me. Mother Justine certainly won't.\n<<elseif $morality4 is 2>>\s\nJoJo swivels around and conjures up her signature 'No Problem' grin and a thumbs up.\n\nJoJo: Hey, it's fine, right? I just gotta... figure a way to convince Justine. Then I'm scot free!\n\nShe looks down a moment.\n\nJoJo: Uh... 'scuse me, all right?\n\nJoJo turns on her heel and makes a beeline for her quarters\n\nEthelIs it really so bad, here, JoJo?\n\nJoJo stands in her room, the radio sitting on the desk across the room.\n\nRadio DJ: -That's right, it's the Melee Superstar Tournament, folks! It's been going strong for a week and today's the last day for registration! If you want to be a Superstar, lock your spot before the roster closes! Superstar Melee: Play to Wi-\n\nJoJo shuts off the radio. She sits at her desk, staring at a flyer on her wall with the competition information on it.\n\nEthel walks up to the door with a two brooms.\n\nEthel: JoJo, Mother Justine wanted you to help- \n\nShe knocks and the door swings open. No one's inside.\n\nEthel: Clean? ...Uh oh.\n<<elseif $morality4 is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Yeah, you're sorry! You totally left me hanging, there!\n\nEthel: W-what? I didn't want any part of-\n\nJoJo: Ya couldn't stand up for me at all? What kind of best friend does that?\n\nEthel: Y-you're guilt tripping me?!\n\nJoJo: I mean, I stook up for you when that apple pie Mother Justine made mysteriously went missing before dinner.\n\nEthel winces.\n\nEthel: W-well...\n\nJoJo: And the time that money Sister Carolyn gave you for a new cane for Mother Justine was stolen... on 4th Street... conveniently right near that candy store.\n\nEthel: Wait, this is Blackmail!\n\nJoJo: Ooh. Or the time we sent you to get a cake for Mother Justine's birthday and when we bit into it it was mysteriously hollow.\n\nEthel's eyes shoot open, wide as saucers. She sighs and grabs the broom.\n\nEthel: You win, JoJo. Go. I'll... think of something to tell Justine.\n\nJoJo dashes off, waving behind her.\n\nJoJo: You're the best, Sis!\n<<endif>>\s\n\nOut in the city, JoJo rushes toward the Registration Center, a smile stretched across her face.\n\nJoJo swerves around a corner in her Basilica gown like a one-girl stampede, kicking up a trail of dust behind her and shoving through people.\n\nJoJo: Gangway! All right. Registration Center. Fastest way there...\n\n\n[[The Main Road goes straight there.|6A]]\n[[Cut through the Park?|6B]]\n[[The Back Alleys should be a good shortcut.|6C]]
<<if $morality3 is 1>>\s\nJoJo: I want to help people, Revered Mother.\n\nJustine closes her eyes back and smiles again, chuckling inwardly and turning around.\n\nMother Justine: Jocelyn, if you don't even believe yourself, how am I supposed to believe you.\n\nJoJo: I...\n<<elseif $morality3 is 2>>\s\nJoJo: The brighter the spotlight, the more people will be able to see my daring good deeds, am I right?\n\nMother Justine: Always the clever one, you. I suppose that is one way of looking at it.\n\nJoJo: So I can participate?\n\nMother Justine: No.\n\nJoJo: B-but-!\n<<elseif $morality3 is 3>>\s\nJoJo mumbles.\n\nJoJo: As if a little recognition would kill you.\n\nJustine opens one eye and grips the yardstick tighter, again.\n\nMother Justine: Beg pardon, dear?\n\nJoJo winces.\n\nJoJo: I-I was just saying that a little recognition for a Sister would be good for the Basilica! It might get people coming back! Attendance has been on the decline, lately, r-right? That's all!\n\nJustine holds a hand to her chin and taps the yardstick to the floor a few times.\n\nMother Justine: That much is true. Except that you aren't a Sister, yet. Ethel is more qualified for that than you are.\n\nEthel: W-what?!\n\nMother Justine: Don't fret over it, dear. I have no intention of making you do that. Jocelyn, my final answer on the matter is still no.\n\nJoJo: But-!\n<<endif>>\s\n\nThe Revered Mother places a hand on Jocelyn's head and looks her in the eye.\n\nMother Justine: The tale of Neorah teaches us many things, Jocelyn. Chief among them is Humility. She asks not for our recognition. She asks only that we use those abilities she grants us without giving in to the temptations of pride. And, sadly, Jocelyn... I am not yet certain you would be able to resist such temptation. Now, help Ethel sweep the chapel, dear.\n\nWith that, Mother Justine disappears into the Basilica's back rooms.JoJo stands in the aisle and Ethel places a hand on her shoulder.\n\nEthel: I'm sorry, JoJo. Maybe next time.\n\n<<if $humorous is 3>>\s\n[[Sneak Out|5][$humorous += 2; $morality4 = 2]]\n<<elseif>>\s\n[[Sneak Out|P4 Game Over][$GO = 1]]\n<<endif>>\s\n<<if $civil is 3>>\s\n[[Convince Ethel|5][$civil += 2; $morality4 = 1]]\n<<elseif>>\s\n[[Convince Ethel|5][$humorous = 0; $civil = 0; $assertive = 0]]\n<<endif>>\s\n<<if $assertive is 3>>\s\n[[Blackmail Ethel|5][$assertive += 2; $morality4 = 3]]\n<<elseif>>\s\n[[Blackmail Ethel|P4 Game Over][$GO = 2]]\n<<endif>>
<<if $morality6B is 1>>\s\nJoJo: Uh... hi?\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Was that your ball I tripped on? I'm sorry.\n\nJoJo picks herself up and dusts herself off. Then she kneels down to the little snow white girl.\n\nJoJo: This is a pretty big place for a kid to be alone in. Where're your parents?\n<<elseif $morality6B is 2>>\s\nJoJo: I know it's cold in Wysp, kid, but yeesh, do you need a tan.\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Oookay. Not a laugh-y kid. You weren't aiming this ball of yours at me, were ya? Because if you were... good shot.\n<<elseif $morality6B is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Hey, kid, watch where you're playing!\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo picks herself up and shakes it off, then proceeds to stare at the child.\n\nJoJo: What? What're ya sittin' there, staring at me for?\n<<endif>>\s\n\nStill nothing.\n\nJoJo: You're a quiet one, ain'tcha?\n\n[[The quiet ones are always trouble.|8][$humorous += 1;$morality7 = 2]]\n[[What were you playing?|8][$civil += 1;$morality7 = 1]]\n[[You know, that's kinda rude.|8][$assertive += 1;$morality7 = 3]]
JoJo stops by the playground around the corner and stops.\n\nA couple of parents bicker at the playground over whose child is superior to the other. The disagreement soon takes a violent shift as screeching and hair-pulling gets involved.\n\nJoJo rolls her eyes.\n\n[[Clearly the children are the adults, here.|14D][$humorous += 1;$morality14A = 2]]\n[[All right, break it up.|14D][$civil += 1;$morality14A = 1]]\n[[Don't make me split this up.|14D][$assertive += 1;$morality = 3]]
<<if $getaway is 1>>\s\nJoJo: I don't know where she is. And even if I did... do you really think I'd just tell a couple of strange guys that're threatening me? Let me go and maybe I'll help you find her. Maybe.\n\nGoon: Ah, let her go. She doesn't know nothin'.\n\nThe Thug grunts and lets JoJo go. He gives her a sneering glare before turning and walking off with his buddy.\n<<elseif $getaway is 2>>\s\nJoJo: She went back to the Basilica. I sent here there to wait in case her parents turn up. You wouldn't happen to be that happy couple, would you? She's quite the angel.\n\nThug: You little-\n\nGoon: Enough. The brat doesn't know nothin'. Boss'll get ticked if we go messin' with bystanders.\n\nThug: Hmph.\n\nThe Thug lets JoJo go and the pair walks off, leaving her standing there, holding her wrist.\n\nJoJo: What a cute couple, those two.\n<<elseif $getaway is 3>>\s\nJoJo stares at the hand that's gripped around her arm. She looks the Thug in the eye.\n\nJoJo: You like that hand, pal? You want it to stay in one piece?\n\nGoon: I wouldn't threaten my friend, brat. Just tell us what we wanna know.\n\nJoJo: I don't know where she went. That's the honest truth. And if you don't let go of me, you're gonna learn what 100,000 volts feels like.\n\nThe Thug flinches and lets go of JoJo as she bucks at him. Then he and the Goon walk off.\n<<elseif $getaway is 4>>\s\nJoJo adjusts her gloves and stares down at the two, splayed out in the grass.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nJoJo: Well. That's a crisis averted. I suppose I should go find that girl to make sure she's all right. But... registration's close by...\n\n[[Pursue the Girl|10B]]\n[[Go to Registration|10A]]
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The waitress bring in an order of the Cheeseburger with House-Cut Fries. JoJo sits across from the girl and reaches to take a fry, popping it into her mouth.\n\nThe girl stares at the food then picks up the burger and nibbles at it, scarfing down the entire meal in a matter of seconds. JoJo, meanwhile, just stares at her.\n\nJoJo: Uh... oookay. Are you... still hungry?\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: I'll just... order something else for you.\n\n[[Feed the Girl|22]]
<<set $damage = random(15,20)>>\s\nBasically? Lightning HADOUKEN!\n\n<<print $damage>> Damage!\n\n[[The Thugs Make Their Move|Thugs Attack][$enemyhealth -= $damage]]
JoJo pops by the Deli, where she sees the same two creeps from earlier. The second she notices them, she takes cover around a corner and peaks around.\n\nThug: What're we doing here?\n\nGoon: That kid's apparently got an appetite. Boss says she can and will eat anything if she's hungry enough. Figure we'll lure her with food.\n\nThug: But if she can eat anything, why would ham lure her out?\n\nGoon: Because it's ham, you mook. No one can resist ham.\n\nJoJo stares at the two during their exchange as they walk into the store. She proceeds to run off.\n\nJoJo: Those two from before. Bet they're looking for the girl. Hm... maybe she can be a member of the party. Whatever I do about her, I need to find her before they do.\n\n[[Back to Intersection|13]]
The waitress brings in a Fresh Cream Cheesecake. The girl stares at it and JoJo urges her to take a bite. The girl picks up the slice and plops it into her mouth. From there she sits and chews awkwardly for a moment.\n\nJoJo: Ah. Yeah. It's a texture thing, huh?\n\nThe girl swallows the cake and winces.\n\nJoJo: Don't worry. I'll get you something that'll go down easier.\n\n[[Feed the Girl|22]]
JoJo: I am really lucky all this is on the Basilica's Tab.\n\nJoJo waves to the waitress for another glass.\n\nJoJo: You really like this stuff, huh?\n\nThe girl nods and immediately begins wolfing down Apple Cider as the waitress brings another few glasses.\n\nJoJo: Hey. Do you think you'd like it if I called you that from now on? Cider?\n\nThe girl sets down her glass and nods, vigorously.\n\nGirl: Uh huh! Cider!\n\nJoJo: So you do no more words than just what you like. But all right. Then it's settled. Henceforth, you are Cider! At least until I figure out who you really are.\n\nCider beams at JoJo.\n\nJoJo: Now I just need to figure out what to do with you. I suppose my best option is to take you along with me, huh? You think you'd like that?\n\nCider nods again and continues to beam at JoJo, now much more happily and less passively.\n\nJoJo: Aw. You're so cuuute!\n\n[[Take Cider]]\n<<if $safe is 1>>\n[[Send Cider to the Basilica]]\n<<endif>>
<<if $morality12 is 1>>\s\nThe next thing Perri knows, she's nearly bowled over as JoJo all but tackles her with a hug like being rammed by an ox.\n\nPerri: What in-?!\n\nJoJo: Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You!\n\nWith that, JoJo rushes off, leaving Perri at the top of the steps with a dumbstruck expression on her face.\n<<elseif $morality12 is 2>>\s\nJoJo: Oh, I'm afraid I don't understand, actually. I'm really quite terrible with this. Do you have charts?\n\nPerri: If you're going to get cute, I can rescend the offer.\n\nJoJo: No, no! Much appreciated! I'll get right to it! Thanks!\n\nJoJo zips off, kicking up a trail of dust behind her.\n<<elseif $morality12 is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Yeah, I get it. Your job still kinda sucks, thought.\n\nPerri: It... wasn't my first choice.\n<<elseif $morality12 is 4>>\s\nJoJo dives, hugging Cass at her waist, nearly dragging the woman to the ground with her.\n\nCass: Whoa!\n\nJoJo: Thank You! A Thousand Times, Thank You! You're The Absolute Best!\n\nCass: Uh... it's no problem, kid. Now you wanna let go of my legs?\n<<elseif $morality12 is 5>>\s\nJoJo: You intend to... speak with her?\n\nCass: Hm? What's wrong with that. Just a couple questions about the Non in Neos versus the rest of the region.\n\nJoJo: N-nothing's wrong with it, per se. Just... good luck with that. I'll... get out of your hair for now.\n<<elseif $morality12 is 6>>\s\nJoJo hops up and salutes with a fire in her eye, much to Cass's surprise.\n\nCass: Oookay.\n\nJoJo: Consider it done! I'll bring her to you if I have to drag her!\n\nCass: Well, don't go kidnapping her or anything. If she's not cooperative, just trick her into swinging by the Reg Center.\n\nJoJo: Aye, aye!\n\nWith that, JoJo darts away. Cass blinks as she disappears around the corner.\n\nCass: Energetic kid.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nJoJo gets to an intersection and looks around for a moment.\n\nJoJo: All right. Where to look first.\n\n[[Deli|14C]]\n[[Schoolhouse|14B]]\n[[Playground|14A]]
<<set $damage = 10>>\nThese guys just need a hug. Go show 'em your some Holy Hospitality. Wrap your foes in your arms and send them on a little trip... through air... very fast... and hitting the ground very hard.\n\n<<print $damage>> Damage!\n\n[[The Thugs Make Their Move|Thugs Attack][$enemyhealth -= $damage]]
<<if $GO is 1>>\nJoJo swivels around and conjures up her signature 'No Problem' grin and a thumbs up.\n\nJoJo: Hey, it's fine, right? I just gotta... figure a way to convince Justine. Then I'm scot free!\n\nShe looks down a moment.\n\nJoJo: Uh... 'scuse me, all right?\n\nJoJo turns on her heel and makes a beeline for her quarters\n\nEthelIs it really so bad, here, JoJo?\n\nJoJo stands in her room, the radio sitting on the desk across the room.\n\nRadio DJ: -That's right, it's the Melee Superstar Tournament, folks! It's been going strong for a week and today's the last day for registration! If you want to be a Superstar, lock your spot before the roster closes! Superstar Melee: Play to Wi-\n\nJoJo shuts off the radio. She sits at her desk, staring at a flyer on her wall with the competition information on it.\n\nEthel walks up to the door with a two brooms.\n\nEthel: JoJo, Mother Justine wanted you to help- \n\nShe knocks and the door swings open. JoJo is halfway through the window with her bag.\n\nJoJo: Uh... hi, Ethel.\n<<elseif $GO is 2>>\nJoJo: Yeah, you're sorry! You totally left me hanging, there!\n\nEthel: W-what? I didn't want any part of-\n\nJoJo: Ya couldn't stand up for me at all? What kind of best friend does that?\n\nEthel: JoJo, I'm far more afraid of what she'll do to me if you get away than if she finds out I have a sweet tooth.\n<<endif>>\n\nFAILURE\n[[Start Over?|Start]]
<<set $health = 100>>\s\n<<set $enemyhealth = 210>>\s\n<<set $Charge = 0>>\s\n<<if $morality7 is 1>>\s\nJoJo: Well, uh... what game were you playing? Were you playing with anyone? I could maybe help you find them.\n\nOnce again, nothing.\n<<elseif $morality7 is 2>>\s\nJoJo: I swear, ya never can trust them quiet sorts. They's nothin' but trouble.\n\nOnce again, nothing. Though at least this time the girl blinks.\n\nJoJo: Sheesh. Tough crowd.\n<<elseif $morality7 is 3>>\s\nJoJo: What, am I just noise to you or something? C'mon, speak up, kid.\n\nOnce again, nothing.\n<<endif>>\s\n\n???: HEY!\n\nJoJo looks over her shoulder.\n\nJoJo: Hm?\n\nA couple of guys in suits and shades barrel down the alley, making a beeline for the girls.\n\nGoon: Hey you!\n\nOne of them barks. JoJo blinks and looks back to the girl. Or, rather, she looks back to where the girl had been. She does a double take as the girl is now gone, disappearing over a hill.\n\nJoJo: Wha- hey! Whoa. That kid's stealthy.\n\nThe two men stop at JoJo and one of them looks her over.\n\nThug: Hey, I know that getup. You're a Basilica Sister.\n\nJoJo: Lay Sister, actually.\n\nGoon: She must know something.\n\nThug: Where'd you send the girl?!\n\nThug grabs JoJo by the arm.\n\n<<if $humorous is 9>>\s\n[[Trick Thugs|9][$humorous += 2;$morality8 = 2;$getaway = 2]]\n<<else>>\s\n[[Trick Thugs|Fight][$fight = 2;$getaway = 4]]\n<<endif>>\s\n<<if $assertive is 9>>\s\n[[Threaten Thugs|9][$assertive += 2;$morality8 = 3;$getaway = 3]]\n<<else>>\s\n[[Threaten Thugs|Fight][$fight = 3;$getaway = 4]]\n<<endif>>\s\n<<if $civil is 9>>\s\n[[Talk Down Thugs|9][$civil += 2;$morality = 1;$getaway = 1]]\n<<else>>\s\n[[Talk Down Thugs|Fight][$fight = 1;$getaway = 4]]\n<<endif>>\s\n[[FIGHT!|Fight][$getaway = 4]]
<<if $morality10A is 1>>\s\nJoJo: Is there any way, at all, that I could just register? Who would I have to talk to? There has to be some sort of compromise.\n\nPerri: Perhaps. But it'd be grossly unfair to the other thousand people that want in.\n\nJoJo: I... I suppose that's true.\n<<elseif $morality10A is 2>>\s\nJoJo: I don't suppose it'd be enough to just ask very nicely and smile? Maybe bribe you with sugary treats or something of the sort.\n\nPerri: No.\n\nJoJo: You, ma'am, wound me.\n<<elseif $morality10A is 3>>\s\nJoJo: I don't have time for this, lady. I need to get into that tournament, now.\n\nPerri: Then perhaps you should've registered a week ago, when registration opened.\n\nJoJo: What'd you say?\n\nPerri: I'm pretty sure I was speaking clearly.\n\nJoJo: I was... detained.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nPerri: My... sincerest of apologies. But, I'm only doing my job, Miss.\n\n[[I understand...|12A][$civil += 1;$morality11A = 1]]\n[[How do you put up with it?|12A][$humorous += 1;$morality11A = 2]]\n[[Lady, your job sucks.|12A][$assertive += 1;$morality11A = 3]]
The ladder's missing. A Lay Sister must be using it for something. There's no way up!\n\n[[Back to Front|17A]]
JoJo snakes through the crowds. She reaches the end of the street and pauses with a wince.\n\nJoJo: Awww crap!\n\nFurther down, the crowd thickens for the early day rush. JoJo looks around like a rogue caught in the act.\n\nJoJo: Gotta find another way there.\n\n[[Find Another Route|5]]
As JoJo rushes through the park, she trips over something and tumbles forward, rolling to a stop. She sits up, holding her jaw and rubbing her head.\n\nJoJo: Ow\n\nA little blue ball rolls into view and a child trots in to pick it up. The little girl has white skin and hair, big, red eyes, and tiny, black stubs on either side of her head. Like horns. She turns to JoJo, staring and tilting her head as curious children often do.\n\n[[Hello?|7][$civil += 1;$morality6B = 1]]\n[[Come here often?|7][$humorous += 1;$morality6B = 2]]\n[[Watch it, kid!|7][$assertive += 1;$morality6B = 3]]
While slipping through the back alleys, a scream for help rings out and JoJo stops. She looks around before slipping into the opening of another alley. There is a woman, fighting a rogue for her purse.\n\nJoJo: Hey!\n\nThe mugger turns himself towards JoJo.\n\nMuggler: What's this, a little girl come to save the day.\n\n[[Really?|6D][$humorous += 2;$morality6C = 2]]\n[[I've been looking for something to hit.|6D][$assertive+= 2;$morality6C = 3]]\n[[You're making a mistake.|6D][$civil += 2;$morality6C = 1]]
<<if $morality6C is 1>>\s\nJoJo: Think hard about what you're doing, pal. Here, in Neos, there're guards all over the place. You really wanna take the chance?\n\nThe muggler looks down for a moment. Then he shoves the woman aside and runs off, pushing past JoJo.\n<<elseif $morality6C is 2>>\s\nJoJo: Dude, that bag doesn't go with your outfit at all!\n\nMuggler: Buzz off, brat!\n\nThe mugger shoves the woman aside and charges JoJo. However, JoJo sighs and uses an overhead fire escape to hoist herself up. Then she gives the muggler a drop kick for his trouble, launching him across the alley and into a collection of trash bins.\n\nJoJo trots over to the mugger and grabs two trashcan lids, clapping them around his head.\n\nJoJo: You really ought to clean up your act.\n<<elseif $morality6C is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Drop it, creep.\n\nMugger: What, because some kid says so?\n\nJoJo: Basilica Sisters learn how to fight as well as the City Guard and I've been itching for something to hit. Care to be my dummy, dummy?\n\nThe mugger sneers and lets the woman go, charging at JoJo. JoJo stands there with her hands on her hips.\n\nJoJo: Ironhide.\n\nHer skin takes on a metallic sheen as the mugger tries to hit her. There is a crunch of bone and the mugger lurches back, holding his hand.\n\nMugger: Gah!\n\nJoJo suddenly spins around with a hook kick, straight to the mugger's head, forcing him to faceplant the brick wall to his side. When JoJo retracts, the mugger drops to the ground.\n\nJoJo: You were warned.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nVictim: T-thank you, miss-\n\nJoJo: Don't mention it! Gotta Go! Bye!\n\nJoJo tears off through the alleyways.\n\nJoJo: The park is closer to here than the main road and I don't wanna risk this happening again, so I guess I know where I'm headed.\n\n[[To The Park!|6B]]
The waitress brings out Fried Green Tomatoes for the girls. JoJo eats one and nearly spits it back out, having to instead force it down. She reaches across the table.\n\nJoJo: D-don't! Too spicy.\n\nShe looks at the hand where the girl was holding a tomato slice and blinks.\n\nJoJo: Uh oh.\n\nSuddenly the girl breathes fire right in JoJo's face. JoJo, now charred, coughs up a bit of ash.\n\nJoJo: All right... new plan.\n\n[[Feed the Girl|22]]
<<if $morality10B is 1>>\s\nJoJo: I'll answer any questions I know the answers to. But I can't really promise anything, I'm sorry.\n\nCass: No problem. Just a question or two.\n<<elseif $morality10B is 2>>\s\nJoJo: You want to ask ME about the Basilica? Oh, this should be entertaining for all parties. Shoot.\n\nCass: That's what I'm going for. Here we go.\n<<elseif $morality10B is 3>>\s\nJoJo: As long as it's quick. I'm kind of in a hurry.\n\nCass: I heard that. Neos only has two speeds. Zero and Mach Five. Let's get started, then.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nCass: Does the Basilica intend to keep the identity of the next High Priestess a secret for much longer? Do they even have one, yet?\n\nJoJo: Uh... I... am not at liberty to discuss that.\n\nCass: Riiight. So it's you, then.\n\nJoJo: I-I'm just a Lay Sister!\n\nCass: And a bad liar, evidently. Don't worry. If you don't want that info out there, just say so. Next question, then?\n\nJoJo: S-sure.\n\nCass: Priestess Maven Le Fer. The official story is that she died of some sort of illness. But she was perfectly healthy, last anyone spoke to her. Care to comment on that? Could it maybe have been dark magic? I have noticed a Noman or two running around.\n\nJoJo: Wait, really?! Was one of them a little albino girl with horn stubs?!\n\nCass: Aha! So you've seen her too! So she's responsible!\n\nJoJo: What? N-no! I mean... I don't think so. I just saw her earlier and some people were after her so I wanted to make sure she was all right.\n\nCass: I see. All right, then I guess I just have one left. Does the Basilica have any intention of participating in Melee Superstar, this year?\n\nJoJo: Actually, that's what I was just on my way to do.\n\nCass: Oh yeah?! You're registered and everything?\n\nJoJo: Well... not yet.\n\nCass: Uh huh. Kid, you may have a bit of a problem. Registration's closed at the moment.\n\nJoJo: W-what?!\n\nCass: Sorry.\n\n[[Okay, JoJo, remain calm.|12B][$civil += 1;$morality11B = 1]]\n[[I'm dreaming.|12B][$humorous += 1;$morality11B = 2]]\n[[Friggin' Liars!|12B][$assertive += 1;$morality11B = 3]]
JoJo and the little one walk around town for a bit, JoJo talking the girl up and acting in a theatrical manner. Anything to get the girl to speak, but to no avail. Then the tyke's stomach grumbles.\n\n[[I guess you would be hungry after all that.|20]]\n[[Well, that's the first sound I've heard from you.|20]]\n[[Okay, now you're just mocking me.|20]]
JoJo guides the girl to the side of the building. She pries open her window and helps the girl inside before diving in, herself and shutting the curtains. She and the girl slip under the bed and wait.\n\nElsewhere in the chapel there is a banging. The two creeps barge right in, through the front door. JoJo gets out from under the bed and presses her ear against the door. There is a loud thud, followed by the sound of two grown men, screaming, and a bang. JoJo grins.\n\n\nJoJo: And we're in the clear. We should probably get going, now.\n\n[[Leave|19]]
The waitress brings out a Sub Sandwich and before JoJo can even reach for it, the girl manages to scarf down the entire thing in one go.\n\nJoJo: Holy-\n\nThe girl hiccups and looks across the table at JoJo.\n\nJoJo: You're... still hungry?\n\n[[Feed the Girl|22]]
Without even really meaning to, JoJo stumbles across the little girl, staring through a schoolhouse window at all the kids inside. \n\n<<if visited("12A")>>\s\nJoJo holds her hands to her chin for a moment.\n\nJoJo: Maybe this could be my partner on the Party Pass. She wouldn't have to fight, I can keep an eye on her, I may even be able to return her to her home, wherever that is.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nJoJo walks up to her and taps her on the top of her head. The girl turns her head directly upwards and looks JoJo in the eye. She turns around and stares up at JoJo, who waves at her.\n\nJoJo: Hi.\n\nNothing.\n\n[[So, this again, huh?|15][$morality14B = 2]]\n[[Are you all right?|15][$morality14B = 1]]\n[[Rude as everm I see.|15][$morality14B = 3]]
<<if $civil is 15>>\s\nJoJo and the girl burst through the doors of the Basilica.\n\nJoJo: Mother Justine! Bad guys! Bad guys approaching!\n\nThe Revered Mother, kneeling at the statue of Neorah at the front of the chapel, turns and stands at JoJo's entrance.\n\nMother Justine: Jocelyn?\n\nThe Goon and the Thug burst through the doors. Mother Justine narrows her eyes and approaches the pair. She rolls up her sleeves and walks toward them.\n\nMother Justine: Hello, dears. May I help you?\n\nThug: You can start by handing over that brat, hiding behind you, Mother.\n\nGoon: She's got somethin' we want.\n\nThug: And we got somethin' we owe her.\n\nMother Justine: Is that so?\n\nThug: Yeah. So get to steppin', ya old broad.\n\nMother Justine smiles at the two men. A moment later, the Basilica doors fly open and the both of them are sent flying through them. A couple of Basilica sisters shuts the doors behind them.\n\nJoJo: And don't come back, ya creeps.\n\nThe little girl looks to JoJo, then turns her head to find Mother Justine looming over them.\n\nJoJo: O-oh! Revered Mother!\n\nMother Justine: Start explaining, dear.\n\nJoJo: I-I... this girl was being pursued by those men and I helped her escape.\n\nMother Justine: And you were out of the Basilica because?\n\nJoJo: I... sneaked out to register for the Melee.\n\nMother Justine: I see. And what do you think your punishment should be for that?\n\nJoJo looks down for a bit. Her eyes fall on the little girl and something clicks in her head. She turns to Mother Justine.\n\nJoJo: None.\n\nMother Justine: I beg your pardon?\n\nJoJo: This little girl is my responsibility. I want to see to it that she returns home, safely, myself.\n\nMother Justine: You don't fool me, JoJo. You're going to leave and join this tournament.\n\nJoJo: Is that such a bad thing? If I get some attention, we boost the chances someone'll know who she is and we can get her home that much faster.\n\nThe Revered Mother stands there with her arms crossed. She turns away from JoJo for a moment and sighs. Then the sound of a growling stomach fills the chapel. JoJo and Mother Justine both turn and look at the girl, who is staring down at her stomach.\n\nJoJo: You're hungry, huh?\n\nThe girl turns to JoJo and stares.\n\nMother Justine approaches the girls and rests a hand on JoJo's head.\n\nMother Justine: Go ahead, Jocelyn.\n\nJoJo: Wha- R-really?\n\nMother Justine: Yes. Before I change my mind. Get this girl something to eat once you're gone. I trust that you will be able to resist the temptations of Pride, Jocelyn. Please prove me right.\n\nJoJo leaps up to her feet and bows before the Revered Mother.\n\nJoJo: I-I... thank you, Mother.\n\nMother Justine: And, Jocelyn.\n\nJoJo: Y-yes?\n\nMother Justine: Make us proud.\n\nJoJo nods and offers a hand to the girl. The girl takes it and looks up at JoJo. Then the two of them are off.\n[[Find Restaurant|20]]\n<<else>>\s\nJoJo and the girl burst through the doors, warning of the oncoming goons. But after Mother Justine throws them out, she scolds JoJo somethin' fierce! Looks like she won't be going anywhere for a while.\n\nFAILURE.\n\n[[Start Over?|Start]]\n<<endif>>
JoJo: All right, here we are. But we've gotta hide. There's NO way I'm going through the front door.\n\n<<if visited("Tower")>>\s\n[[Garden|Caught1][$caught = 1]]\n<<else>>\s\n[[Garden]]\n<<endif>>\s\n[[JoJo's Room|18]]\n<<if visited("Garden")>>\s\n[[Tower|Caught1][$caught = 2]]\n<<else>>\s\n[[Tower]]\n<<endif>>
<<if $enemyhealth lt 1>>\s\nHA! These goons got beat up by a 16 year old nun.\n\n[[Next|9]]\n<<else>>\s\n<<set $coinflip = either(1,2,3,4)>>\s\n<<if $coinflip is 1>>\n<<set $damage = 0>>\s\nWow. These mooks couldn't hit water if they fell out a boat.\n<<print $damage>> Damage.\n[[The Fight Goes On!|Fight][$health -= $damage]]\n<<else>>\n<<set $damage = random(5,15)>>\s\nReal tough, guys. Hitting a teenage girl?\nOw! That hurt a little. Enemies do <<print $damage>> Damage!\n[[The Fight Goes On!|Fight][$health -= $damage]]\n<<endif>>\n<<endif>>
<<if $morality10A is 1>>\s\nJoJo: You can speak, right? I mean, I don't want to offend you or anything by asking you all this if you're mute.\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Maybe deaf? Can you hear? Wait. If she doesn't speak or hear, how would she tell me? Hm...\n<<elseif $morality10A is 2>>\s\nJoJo: You know, it's the very least you could do to laugh at my attempts at humor, once in a while. Just to let me know I'm not talking to a wall.\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: You are a cruel little girl.\n<<elseif $morality10A is 3>>\s\nJoJo: Okay, that wide-eyed stare of yours? Kinda creepy. What with the red eyes and all.\n\nNothing.\n\nJoJo: Can you... stop just staring at me?\n\nThe little girl tilts her head.\n\nJoJo: Aaand that made it worse.\n<<endif>>\s\n\nGoon: HEY!\n\nJoJo looks over her shoulder. The Thug and the Goon from before approach from down the street.\n\nJoJo: Uh oh.\n\nThe girl turns her head to them but JoJo grabs her arm and races off with her in tow.\n\nJoJo: C'mon! We've gotta lose 'em!\n\nThe two creeps chase JoJo and the girl around the whole block before JoJo finds a place to pause. She pants while the girl simply looks up at her.\n\nJoJo: Where can we go? Maybe... the Basilica? Mother Justine would have them literally thrown out. But if she sees me, I'm probably as doomed as they are. Still... if they see us...\n\n[[Hide|17A][$safe = 1]]\n[[Take Cover|17B][$safe = 2]]
JoJo: This place has a nice atmosphere to it. I guess this is it.\n\n[[Seen worse, at least.|22][$morality21 = 3]]\n[[Do you like it, here?|22][$morality21 = 1]]\n[[Well don't go rushing off on your own or anything.|22][$morality21 = 2]]
JoJo brings the girl into a cafe and orders a few drinks and coffee cake. JoJo tries to feed the girl, but she refuses to open her mouth.\n\nJoJo: Oookay. New plan, then.\n\n[[Leave|20]]
JoJo: Let's try the candy store, first! What kid doesn't love candy, right?\n\nJoJo takes the girl inside and buys some candy for her. The girl watches JoJo eat her own, then pops her candy in her mouth. A few moments later, she's bouncing, quite literally, from wall to wall.\n\nJoJo: Hey! Slow down!\n\nJoJo manages to catch the girl. She rummages through a bowl of sugar-free gum and force feeds a stick of it to the girl. In seconds she stops fidgeting and bouncing around.\n\nJoJo: That got her.\n\nJoJo turns to the cashier and nervously laughs, leaving a few coins on the counter before dragging the girl out.\n\n[[Leave|20]]
Chris G.
So, while at the Basilica, Cider was forcefully taken by those thugs from before. About a month later the world came to an end. Yeah. Way to go.\n\nFAILURE\n[[Start Over?|Start]]