They Always Hear What They Want To Hear

(live: 10s)[<h2>THEY ALWAYS HEAR WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR</h2>] (live:20s)[<h3>A Twine by:</h3>] (live:25s)[Brittany Williams,](live:30s)[ Daniel Petricca,](live:35s)[ Evan Sanderson,](live:40s)[ Aubrey Hill] { (Set: $Chol to 0) (Set: $Mel to 0) (Set: $Act to 0) (Set: $Pass to 0) (Set: $Thought to 0) (live: 56s)[(goto: "Wake Up")] } Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/sOKbivuzduHR/frame" frameborder="0" height="20px" width="20px"></iframe>

You wake staring at your own grave. The ornate tomb says that you were an honorable man who died two months ago, but that can't be true. You look down at your hands and realize that they are too pale and that the ground beneath you shows through them. How did this happen? You were in your [[orchard but moments ago->The Poison]].

You drift back to the orchard to try and remember. And you do. You remember lounging among the trees. You remember something wet in your ear. You remember your very blood curdling in your veins. It fills you with [[anger->anger]], [[dread->dread]], and [[sorrow->sorrow]] [[You have to tell someone->But Who?]]

The anger boils up first and it gets you racing to the castle. How dare they betray you! You were an honorable and just king, your family and your subjects wanted for nothing and your country was powerful under your rule. If you have to die then you'll be damned if the others don't follow suit. [[But How?->The Poison]] (Set: $Thought to $Thought+1)

You start to drift back towards your castle. What will happen to your kingdom? You wife? You son? Oh your sweet boy Hamlet, What will become of him now that you are in such a [[FOUL STATE?->The Poison]] (Set: $Thought to $Thought+1)

You could weep if you had tears to shed. You had so much: a beautiful kingdom, a wonderful family, subjects who would follow you anywhere. And now this. [[AND NOW THIS->The Poison]] (Set: $Thought to $Thought+1)

Who would even see you now that you exist between worlds? Will they see you, and if they do, how can you assure them that you aren’t some devil that has come to torment the residents of the castle? Maybe [[Appoaching a guard->The Guards]] would help get word to someone who can help. But maybe it’s better to do [[nothing at all->No one]].

(Live: 5s)[You drift towards the watchmen and observe them for a while. All seems normal at your castle, but you know the truth of it all. If you can just get them to notice you. Get them to see that you are there and coerce them into getting someone; then you can convince the others of the truth. But how to do it? You could use [[ALL THE GHOSTLY PRESCENCE AFFORDED TO YOU->Hauntingly]], but maybe [[SHOWING THEM THE KINDNESS THEY REMEMBER->Welcome]] would do just fine.] Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/wmRofYifYyID/frame" frameborder="0" width="20px" height="40px"></iframe>

You stare at the castle one last time before turning away and heading back to the orchard. At some point all men must die, and a king is no exception. Your family will stop mourning you, you will go down in the history books, and then you will fade away like most things do with time. THERE IS A LIGHT IN THE DISTANCE, IT WELCOMES YOU. [[Goodbye my son. Goodbye Denmark->Dorm Passage]]

Hamlet kisses his mother on the cheek. Claudius pats him on the shoulder to wish him well at college. Hamlet no longer wears black even though his heart is still clouded in sadness. He’ll be okay, things will get better [[AS ALL THINGS DO.->Final Screen]] (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $cloddead to false) (Set: $laertesdead to false) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to false) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to false) (Set: $opheliadead to false) (Set: $poloniusdead to false) (Set: $ignorant to true)

You march past them for the third time that night. It’s been like this for 2 days now; they see you and yell at you to speak but you stay idle before walking away. You want to make the impression that something ominous is happening, and you think that tonight is the night that you’ll finally [[GET RESULTS.->The fearfully run]]

At first you are hesitant about whether they would take your appearance badly. But you go for it. You approach them in good faith and they ask for proof. You tell them about the death of King Fortinbras by your hand in his very country. You regale them with tales of conquest and joy and humor had when you were alive. And as their laughter dies down from the stories, you plead with them to give you audience with [[YOUR SON->Doubtful but desperate]].

(live: 10s)[The Talk- The next night, as you drift to the towers of the castle, you see Hamlet. He wears all black and looks like he’s been destroyed from the inside out. At first he calls you a devil, playing tricks on his mind in order to make him go mad, but as you tell him of the crimes against you he starts to doubt himself. You think with based on you say next he will finally be willing to understand reason. But what does that mean? [[Consider Vengence->thought 1]] or [[Consider Forgiveness->thought 2]]] (live:10s)[Do you look for [[BLOOD->Revenge]] or [[PEACE->Forgiveness]]?] Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/Gzr_jkRUJwjf/frame" frameborder="0" width="20px" height="20px"></iframe>

You can’t help but feel anger bubble into you again. You are cursed to endure the tortures of purgatory day after day with no end because your brother could only gain power through ill means. To have him at your side while you endure such horrors may make it feel a bit better. [[Back->The Talk]] (Set: $Thought to $Thought+1)

Maybe there is a reason that you walk on this earth still. Maybe God has given you a test to see if you can do one last honorable thing on this earth. You can save your son the heartache and turmoil of your death. Maybe someone just knowing is enough to let you rest easy. [[Back->The Talk]] (Set: $Thought to $Thought+1)

{(Set: $Act to $Act+1) You want blood, and you tell Hamlet as much. Your brother must pay and who better to do it than your son, his nephew? Every moment you spend suffering is because that man is still alive. Hamlet has to end it or else Denmark will never be free of [[MISERY->Need to be Sure]].}

{(Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) You quietly look at your son for a moment before staring at the sky. You tell hamlet that you just needed someone to know. You say that while you feel guilty for leaving him with this burden, the fact that someone knows the truth may be enough to let you find peace. You want your son to be happy and live a full life [[FROM NOW ON->Need to be Sure]].}

Hamlet ponders for a while. Regicide is a heavy crime and even if the ghost of his father is saying he needs to be sure this is real. He decides that he will figure out the truth of this matter himself. [[FOLLOW UP ON HIS PLAN->HOW WILL HE DO IT?]] As the sun begins to rise you don’t feel yourself fading away from the world. Maybe telling Hamlet was the right choice. Now you can witness what your son will do and maybe help him along the way. [[TRUST HIS INSTINTS AND FOLLOW HIM->Your wife and brother]]

{(Set: $Mel to $Mel+1) You finally hear them make a decision as the sun casts you away from the men. They will tell your son. They will get him to come here. And you will finally be able to [[TELL THE TRUTH OF YOUR DEATH.->The Talk]]}

{(Set: $Chol to $Chol+1) They look at each other for a moment before looking back at you. They agree and say that at the first opportunity they will [[LET HAMLET KNOW->The Talk]] that the king is not truly dead.}

Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/tL3xNpZ-ur47/frame" frameborder="0" width="20px" height="20px"></iframe> (Live:10s)[Later as you shadow Hamlet he encounters your wife and brother. They sit and peacefully eat breakfast as your son sinks into a chair. As Gertrude and Claudius speak to your son they start to scold him. He needs to move on, they say, that two months is a long time to mourn for one person. He needs to start living his life again, and with it he needs to accept and bond with his new father. Hamlet seems at a loss with these words. You quickly whisper in his ear: [[MAYBE THEY ARE RIGHT ->let it go elsa]] [[SON, HOLD YOUR TEMPER ->Keep Temper]] [[THEY WOULD SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT WHEN THEY HOLD SUCH GUILT ->Retort]] {(If: $promad is true)[[[DON'T LET THEM TELL YOU WHAT TO DO. HOW's YOUR MADNESS COMING? *wink wink* ->Throw a tantrum]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<Strike>DON'T LET THEM TELL YOU WHAT TO DO. HOW's YOUR MADNESS COMING? *wink wink*</strike>]]}]

(Set: $Chol to $Chol+1) You remember Hamlet’s plan to feign madness in order to soften the lips of those around him. What a perfect opportunity, you say, to put your acting skills to the test. (live: 10s)[(goto: "whine about it")]

{(Set: $Mel to $Mel+1) Those two have no right to tell Hamlet what to do and you tell him so. Murderers and Harlots are worth nothing to your son, the future king. But now is not the time to burst out in anger, you say. He must remain calm if he wants to figure out the truth of the matter as he says.} (live: 10s)[(goto: "storm off")]

(Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) You didn’t tell Hamlet about your death because you wanted anything more from it. He has a life he has to get back to and you tell him that this is a good step for him to start a new life. This is no way for a future king to act. (live: 10s)[(goto: "but move on")]

As young Hamlet walks through the halls mumbling of the audacity of the new king he spots <i>her</i>. Beautiful Ophelia, whom you know the boy holds feelings for, is headed straight towards your son. [[You try to grasp your son’s shoulder; this could be a good opportunity, you say. Talk to her, tell her what you’re struggling with and maybe this will help you in some way. ->Confide]] {(If: $Chol>0 and $Act>0)[[[What a useless girl. All she wants you for is your status. I've felt it all along. She would obviously be more useful <i>elsewhere</i>.->Insult]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<strike>What a useless girl. All she wants you for is your status. I've felt it all along. She would obviously be more useful <i>elsewhere</i>.</strike>]] } {(If: $promad is true)[[[You have to keep up the act of madness, you say. Even she could know vital information about my murder.->Madness]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<strike>You have to keep up the act of madness, you say. Even she could know vital information about my murder.</strike>]] } {(If: $Mel>0 and $Pass>0)[[[She needs not be involved, you tell Hamlet. You fear that if she becomes aware of the happenings in this foul house she will surely succumb to them.->Hide]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<strike>She needs not be involved, you tell Hamlet. You fear that if she becomes aware of the happenings in this foul house she will surely succumb to them.</strike>]] }

{(Set: $Act to $Act+2) Hamlet breaks down as soon as Ophelia approaches. He tells her everything about you and what you’ve said about his death at the hands of your brother, the new king. At first she is confused, and then she denies it. But after talking more about it with Hamlet she finally seems to believe him to some extent. She says that she has much to think about and walks off.} [[HAMLET CARRIES ON->Months Later]] (Set: $confide to true)

{(Set: $Chol to $Chol+2) Ophelia begins to talk Hamlet, but with every word he seems to get angrier. Finally he has had enough and yells at her to leave for a nunnery. Tears well in her eyes and she runs past Hamlet, who only stands there for a moment before storming off.} [[HAMLET CARRIES ON->Months Later]] (Set: $nunnery to true)

{(Set: $Chol to $Chol+1) (Set: $Act to $Act+2) Hamlet begins to walk backwards as Ophelia approaches. When she tries to talk to Hamlet he starts to recite prose from a play, something about a rose still being a rose before walking off. Later that night, Hamlet will go to Ophelia’s room pale-faced and disheveled. Scaring her into talking to her father about his condition.} [[HAMLET CARRIES ON->Months Later]] (Set: $madness to true)

{(Set: $Mel to $Mel+1) (Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) Just before Ophelia spots Hamlet he dashes into a room. He cracks the door just enough to see her walk by and give a sigh. Once she is out of view, he leaves his hiding spot and walks dejectedly down the hallway.} [[HAMLET CARRIES ON->Months Later]] (Set: $avoid to true)

You must admit that the actor does a good job at playing you until the end. But that’s not what’s important. You look at Claudius who has begun to sweat and fidget in his seat and Hamlet sees the same. You know that it would probably be best to [[QUIETLY OBSERVE->Call out the king]] him more, but it could also be the time to [[STRIKE->Stay silent]].

You knew something was off from the elaborate clothes that Hamlet decided to change into. You watch in confusion as your son plays you in the play. After the actor playing your brother kills Hamlet, he rises again and starts to monologue on the horror of the situation. Claudius is getting more irate by the second. [[Call out Claudius->Call out Claudius]] [[SIT DOWN!->Sit down!]]

{(Set: $Act to $Act+1) Take your time, you have to look for a tell, you say. Anything that will give the man away could be his admission of guilt. But just as Claudius begins to squirm in his seat Hamlet jumps up. He says that this play has happened in real life and that the killer of his father and king has stolen the crown and sits by his mother. This begins a yelling match of denial and proof between Hamlet and Claudius that ends with the king storming out of the room. } [[Hamlet believes you now, and it is time for him to do something about it.->The Prayer]]

(Set: $Act to $Act+1) You scoff into Hamlet’s ear. Like that man could ever replace you. You’re twice the man he is even in death. You tell Hamlet that there is no way that he should ever be satisfied with him as a father. Don't foregt Claudius is to blame. (live: 10s)[(goto: "be cold")]

Hamlet looks downcast but doesn’t respond to his mother and uncle. He gets up from the table and walks away with the pleas of his mother [[AT HIS BACK->Beautiful Ophelia]].

Hamlet tries to hold in his anger but he can’t. He throws insults at his mother and uncle before storming off into the hall. [[FOLLOW HIM.->Beautiful Ophelia]]

Oddly, Hamlet starts to keen at his mother. He whines that mourning is the only thing he knows how to do anymore. Now that the cow is the one that calls a new day and fish have been begging him to give them wine, what else can he do to anchor him to reality? As Claudius begins to question Hamlet’s reasoning your son jumps up and makes a mad dash out of the room. [[AFTER HIM->Beautiful Ophelia]]

Hamlet quietly gets up from his seat and starts to walk off. He looks over his shoulder at his uncle, simply saying that he had a father that he will never replace. You have never heard such a cool statement give such a scalding effect. [[DRIFT AFTER HIM, IMPRESSED->Beautiful Ophelia]]

{(Set: $Act to $Act+1) Hamlet looks to Claudius and then to you. You nod and he points a finger at the king. He states that this play was no work of fiction and that the true king killer is right before our very eyes. } Your brother sputters before getting up. He denies such accusations and will not take it sitting down, so he walks off. [[Hamlet sees this as an admission of guilt and finally takes your word for what it’s worth.->The Prayer]]

{(Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) Both you and Claudius yell at the boy to sit down. You suppose you can admit you are related in that sense. Hearing both you and his uncle yelling at him makes Hamlet stop in his tracks. He jumps off the stage and goes to sit in an empty seat in the front row. An awkward silence fills the air as the play is finished. Claudius doesn’t say anything as he gets up and storms out of the room, which peaks Hamlet’s interest. He mutters that you may have been right after all and follows the king. } [[YOU FOLLOW HAMLET->The Prayer]]

{(Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) You urge Hamlet to call out the king but he does nothing just staring intently at his uncle. Finally, Claudius gets up and dashes from the play, leaving confusion in his wake. } [[Hamlet jumps up in victory declaring that he believes you, and runs off after the man.->The Prayer]]

(Live:10s)[You find Hamlet listening into the prayer of King Claudius. He finally admits his crimes, this is what you’ve been waiting for. Hamlet clutches the sword at his side, <i>he hesitates</i>. (If: $Chol > 1 and $Act > 2)[[[Now is the time->Bloody cross]] (Text-colour:Red)[<strike>Speak up</strike> <strike>...but he just can't<strike>]] (Else:)[[[Speak up->Confront Hamlet]]] (If: $Pass > 2)[[[...but he just can't->Hamlet bitches out]]]] Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/nlIi2u3x7eiZ/frame" frameborder="0" width="20px" height="20px"></iframe>

{(Set: $Act to $Act+1) (Set: $Chol to $Chol+1) Hamlet bursts into the room after Claudius finishes his prayer. He tells him he’s heard everything, and that god himself will give him the power to punish the man. Claudius responds that no one will believe his tale and walks off. Hamlet seethes as he tries to come up with a plan} [[There she is->Ophelia ]]

But it’s only for a moment. Without another thought Hamlet kicks Claudius to the ground and flips him over. Before your brother can even question the situation, before he can even beg for his life Hamlet stabs him in the chest. Over and over he stabs into the man as blood chokes him into silence. Hamlet finally drops his sword after the 23rd stab. You feel a satisfying shiver in your ghostly form. [[IT’S OVER->Final Screen]] (Set: $cloddead to true) (Set: $hothead to true) (Set: $opheliadead to false) (Set: $happilyeverafter to false) (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $laertesdead to false) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to false) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to false) (Set: $poloniusdead to false)

{(Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) (Set: $Mel to $Mel+1) Hamlet begins to unsheathe his sword before he puts it back. He walks off saying that while his uncle didn’t give you the honor of praying for his sins, he will not do the same. You don’t really know what to feel.} [[FOLLOW->Ophelia ]]

As Hamlet leaves the room, a servant comes up to him with news of Ophelia. You tense up as you wonder if your advice has helped or hurt the situation. (If:$Act>3 and $Chol>0)[[[Listen in to the news->Runaway]]] (If:$Pass>2 and $Mel>1)[[[Listen in to the news-> Ophelia leaves Denmark]]] (Else:)[[[Listen in to the news->Ophelia Dies]]]

She wants to see him, and so he goes. She tells him that with all that has happened over the past few months she is worried and wants to know if there is any way she can help.{(If:$confide is true)[You sure are glad you told Hamlet to tell her everything.](If: $madness is true)[It sure is lucky that Hamlet's mad farce didn't drive Ophelia into a depression.](If: $nunnery is true)[Now you see how wrong you were about her. Good thing Hamlet managed to treat her well anyway.](If: $avoid is true)[It's sort of embarassing now to think you told Hamlet to hide this woman.]} Hamlet is quiet for a long time before holding Ophelia in his arms. He says he wants to leave this place. He says that he wants to go far far away from the land of Denmark where he can forget all the misery he has felt after your death and he wants her to go with him. He tells her that no man loves her more than he does and that he wants to make a new life with her somewhere. Tears are in her eyes as she says yes. They embrace for a while before making plans to leave for France tomorrow morning. You feel at peace with this. They will [[BE HAPPY->Final Screen]]. (Set: $opheliadead to false) (Set: $happilyeverafter to true) (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $cloddead to false) (Set: $laertesdead to false) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to false) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to false) (Set: $Poloniusdead to false)

His mother wants to talk to him. She dabs at her eyes before saying that Ophelia is dead. Hamlet’s madness had infected the girl so much that she walked into a lake and couldn’t come out. {(If: $confide is true)[You'll never forgive yourself for telling Hamlet to tell her everything.](If: $madness is true)[It's a tragedy that Hamlet's mad farce and standofishness drove Ophelia into a deep depression.](If: $nunnery is true)[It looks like you were wrong about her. You can't believe you got Hamlet to tell her off.](If: $avoid is true)[It's sort of embarassing now to think you told Hamlet to withdraw from this devoted woman.]} You were far too erratic in your advice to Hamlet and now he and Ophelia have paid a high price. Hamlet is distraught. All that pretend has led to the death of his one true love. How will he [[GO ON NOW->The closet]]? (Set:$opheliadead to true)

(Live:15s)[As he mourns the loss of Ophelia Hamlet decides has to talk to his mother. Now that he knows the truth of what has happened he needs to know where Gertrude stands in all this. He listens to his mother as she begs him to make her understand what’s going on. You say this has to be handled [[TACTICALLY->Reasonable]] [[FORCEFULLY->Mean]]] Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/KnPF6DrXblfO/frame" frameborder="0" width="20px" height="20px"></iframe>

{(Set: $Mel to $Mel+1) (Set: $Act to $Act+1) She is nothing but an incestuous adulterer. You tell Hamlet that she deserves no mercy.} [[There's a rat here->Polonius Dies]]

{(Set: $Pass to $Pass+1) (Set: $Chol to $Chol+1) You gently tell Hamlet that his mother is probably just a pawn. She was seduced by this man and blinded to the horrors he committed.} [[Polonius will hear the truth too->Polonius lives Gertrude breaks down]]

Press me: <iframe src="https://imgrush.com/mU7uwfi_207N/frame" frameborder="0" height="20px" width="20px"></iframe> Hamlet reads his mother her rights. Telling her that she is weak and was caught by a man that is far lower than you were. She tries to deny it, tries to walk away, but Hamlet stops her. She screams for help and more cries come from the curtains. Without hesitation, Hamlet takes the sword at his side and stabs into the folds. Out comes tumbling Polonius who lies bleeding on the ground. Things are not going AS EXPECTED. [[This was not planned->What did you do?]] (Set: $poloniusdead to true)

Hamlet implores that his mother realize the error of her ways. She begins to break down and admit that she was too hasty in her marriage and that she dishonored your memory. Hamlet holds his mother and tells her what you have told him. She weeps harder and begs god for forgiveness as Polonius comes from behind a curtain and asks Hamlet if it’s all true. Hamlet nods and they all sit in silence AS GERTRUDE WEEPS You burst out[[I TOLD YOU NOT TO BRING HER INTO THIS!->What did you do?]] (Set: $poloniusalive to true)

After all that’s happened you confront Hamlet again. You never wanted him to talk to his mother about these matters and now everything is a mess. You realize you don't any control over what he’ll do next. But you may have had a hand in getting him there. {(If: $Chol>4)[[[The world will burn->The Warrior king]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<Strike>The world will burn</strike>]]} [[He doesn't need this place->Back to school]] {(If: $Chol>1 and $Act>3)[[[None of them deserve life->Poison]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<Strike>None of them deserve life->Poison them</strike>]]} {(If: $Chol>1 and $Mel>1 and $Act>2)[[[This duel will be the last->Duel]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<strike>This duel will be the last->End it</strike>]]} {(If: $Mel>3 and $opheliadead is true)[[[None of this is worth it->Suicide]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<strike>None of this is worth it->End yourself</strike>]]} {(If: $Pass>1 and $Thought>2)[[[Hew to the law->Hear ye]]] (Else:)[(Text-colour:Red)[<Strike>Hew to the law-> Trial</strike>]]}

What I should have done a long time ago, your son says. That night he invites everyone to an elaborate dinner. The ingredients are the finest and the drink is the best. He apologizes to everyone for the way he acted over the past months and that with a toast everything will be as it should. With relief in everyone’s hearts they all drink and feast. They feast and laugh and drink as Rosencrantz’s head hits the table then Gertrude’s. One by one they all start to collapse and choke and wretch before falling into a permanent sleep. Hamlet continues to laugh and drink his personal bottle of wine as everything grows quiet around him. As his laughs fill the hall you look around to see the dinner guests just as pale as you are. You shake your head. MAYBE HE WENT MAD AFTER ALL. [[End->Final Screen]] (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $cloddead to true) (Set: $poloniusdead to true) (Set: $laertesdead to true) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to true) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to true)

[What I should have done a long time ago, your son says. The next day, he convinces Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to come with him back to the college. You watch as your son rides the carriage away to a ship set for England. You can feel yourself fading away the farther he gets. You suppose THIS IS IT. [[End->Final Screen]] (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $cloddead to false) (Set: $laertesdead to false) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to false) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to false)

He looks at you and says he doesn’t know before walking away. Days later, after an altercation with Laertes, a duel is planned in order to defend his sister’s honor. That day there is blood, and poison and sadness that chills the bones of Fortinbras who comes to witness the bloody scene. As they carry Hamlet’s body off you stare at your son who is just as pale as you are. Oh what a PRICE TO PAY [[End->Final Screen]] (Set: $laertesdead to true) (Set: $hamletdead to true) (Set: $RandGdead to true) (Set: $cloddead to true) (Set: $gertrudedead to true)

Press me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/D4cYlYCkFIs5/frame" frameborder="0" height="20px" width="20px"></iframe> (Live:3s)[Hamlet just laughs at you. He says that everything needs to be fixed and he knows just how to do it. He gathers a group of loyal soldiers together and sheds blood throughout the castle. More troops that don’t wish to die follow him as he sets fire to the lands of Denmark and watches it all turn to ash. But he doesn’t stop there. He treads a bloody path throughout the neighboring countries. All fall by his hand and yet he is still not satisfied. He takes to the seas and goes far and wide carving his name into the backs of kings and striking fear into many for decades. He will go down in history as a truly FEARSOME RULER [[End->Final Screen]]] (Set: $burnit to true) (Set: $cloddead to true) (Set: $poloniusdead to true) (Set: $laertesdead to true) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to true) (Set: $gertrudedead to true) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to true)

You pushed Hamlet to Be: Melancholy: $Mel Choloric: $Chol Active: $Act Passive: $Pass {You were this thoughtful: $Thought Did you drive Ophelia away? (If:$lostheranyway is true)[YES :-(](Else:)[No], Did you live happily ever after?(If:$happilyeverafter is true)[Yes](Else:)[No], Did you let Hamlet live in blissful ignorance?(If:$ignorance is true)[Yes](else:)[No], Did you push hamlet to act without thinking?(If:$hothead is true)[Yes](else:)[No] } Who Died? {(If: $burnit is true)[Everyone, including all of Norway], (If: $cloddead is true)[Claudius], (If: $poloniusdead is true)[Polonius], (If: $laertesdead is true)[Laertes], (If: $fortinbrasdead is true)[Fortinbras], (If: $gertrudedead is true)[Gertrude], (If: $hamletdead is true)[Hamlet], (If: $RandGdead is true)[Rozencrantz and Guildenstern], (If: $opheliadead is true)[Ophelia]} Who Was Saved? {(If: $burnit is false)[All of Norway,] (If: $cloddead is false)[Claudius,] (If: $poloniusdead is false)[Polonius,] (If: $laertesdead is false)[Laertes,] (If: $fortinbrasdead is false)[Fortinbras,] (If: $gertrudedead is false)[Gertrude,] (If: $hamletdead is false)[Hamlet,] (If: $RandGdead is false)[Rozencrantz and Guildenstern,] (If: $opheliadead is false)[Ophelia]} [[Try Your Hand at Parenting From Beyond the Grave Again?->They Always Hear What They Want to Hear]]

She wants to see him, and so he goes. She tells him that she can no longer handle this life of confusion and despair that plagues the house of Denmark. She will be much better off somewhere that will give her a peace of mind. She wants him to know that she will be leaving first thing tomorrow morning to go to a nunnery in the south of France where the only man in her life will be the lord. {(If: $confide is true)[It's too bad you told Hamlet to tell her everything.](If: $madness is true)[It's just lucky that Hamlet's mad farce didn't drive Ophelia all the way into a depression.](If: $nunnery is true)[It looks like you were right about her. Good thing you got Hamlet to tell her off.](If: $avoid is true)[It's sort of embarassing now to think you told Hamlet to hide this woman.]} As much as Hamlet tries to convince her otherwise she turns away telling him this is their last goodbye. Hamlet walks off with even more despair in his heart than [[BEFORE->The closet]]. (Set: $opheliadead to false) (Set: $lostheranyway to true)

Hamlet sadly says "The only thing worth doing that won't hurt any else that I love." You watch him with a grave sense of unease as he walks away. You give him some privacy. The next thing you hear is that Hamlet has disappeared. The only trace of him is a soggy love letter floating in the same water Ophelia died in. [[HOW WILL YOU EVER FORGIVE YOURSELF->Final Screen]] (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $cloddead to false) (Set: $laertesdead to false) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to false) (Set: $hamletdead to true) (Set: $RandGdead to false)

The only thing I can do, he says. The next day you are standing in the court watching as your brother is put on trial for the crimes against you. Gertrude tearfully admits that she was seduced by the wretched man. Hamlet is able to find the apothecary that gave Claudius the poison and use him as a witness. He is even able to make Rosencrantz and Guildenstern give him the letter that would have sent Hamlet to his death. The crimes against Denmark are too great and your brother is immediately sentenced to death. You can’t help but smile, maybe seeing your brother with you in the afterlife will alleviate the suffering. But until then, you think you’ll pay a visit TO HIS PRISON CELL. [[End->Final Screen]] (Set: $burnit to false) (Set: $cloddead to false) (Set: $laertesdead to false) (Set: $fortinbrasdead to false) (Set: $gertrudedead to false) (Set: $hamletdead to false) (Set: $RandGdead to false)

(Live:10s)[It has been months now. Hamlet has been playing the role of madman as more people come to the castle to take him out of this condition. Actors arrive to see your son and he hatches a plan to finally see the true colors of the king. You grow restless as you continue to watch your son hatch this plan. Days later, the royal court and their guests are invited to a play that has a gruesome tale. Seduction and Murder are the themes of the night as a man kills the king and takes the queen as his own. But who it the one playing the murdered king? (If: $Mel > $Chol)[[[AN ACTOR->The Normal Play]]] (Else:)[[[HAMLET HIMSELF->Hamlet in the play]]]] Click Me:<iframe src="https://imgrush.com/gJt8LiQ757mP/frame" frameborder="0" width="20px" height="20px"></iframe>

Wake Up! Something is foul in your [[Kingdom->You are dead]]

Press me: <iframe src="https://imgrush.com/b8Dvq3oN9B_K/frame" frameborder="0" height="20px" width="20px"></iframe> (Live:10s)[Madness. Your son has decided that in order to tease out the friend frome the foe and the false from the true that madness is the order of the day. For people speak less guardedly in the presence of those they deem mad. You tell him this is [[AN EXCELLENT IDEA]] [[A SURE WAY TO HURT HIMSELF]]]

{(Set: $promad to true) Your encouragement gives him the assurance he needs to [[TRY HIS PLAN->Your wife and brother]].}

Your doubts are enough to persuade him that [[OTHER MEANS ->Your wife and brother]] are necesarry. (Set: $promad to false)

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