Worldwind Romance
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Part 1
Addison: Let’s go out, Danny! Are you free this Saturday?
It’s Friday afternoon, and you’ve just left an exhausting three-hour lecture.
Danny: So…tired… zzz…
Addison: Hey there, Danny! You look like you could use a pick-me-up.
Danny: Addison?
She hands you a huge cup of piping hot coffee. You take a grateful sip.
Danny: Mm… this is amazing!
Addison: I should hope so. It’s from your favorite coffee shop. Now, ready for my next surprise?
Danny: There’s more?
Addison reaches into her pocket and produces two shiny, laminated badges.
Addison: Ta-dah! Two all-access passes to the 25th Annual International Fashion Fair. It’s the year’s biggest fashion and culture event. Dozens of countries are going to send representatives to host exhibitions featuring their diverse fashions and cultural identities.
Danny: The International Fashion Fair, huh?
Addison: It’s a can’t-miss event for any fashionista, and I’d like to share it with you, Danny… It’ll be like traveling the world, all in one day. We can sip tea with Japan in beautiful kimonos, Samba with Brazil in those sexy feathered outfits, and practice a traditional ceremony with France… I hear this year, they’ve planned something involved swords. What do you say, Danny? Would you like to spend a day seeing the world with me?
Danny: You had me at sexy feathered outfits. I’d never miss a chance to see you modeling the world’s fashions.
Addison: It’s not just going to be your personal fashion show, Danny.
Danny: Yeah, yeah. That culture stuff sounds cool, too. But, you know, priorities.
Addison: Okay, Captain Flirt. Meet me tomorrow at eight in front of the convention center?
Danny: I’ll be there bright and early in my captain’s uniform… And by that I mean a really hot outfit.
Addison: I can’t wait!
Rewards
The next morning, in front of the convention center, you spot Addison waiting for you in a flirty purple and orange sundress.
Addison: Hey there, Danny.
Danny: Whoa, look at you! I guess we both made good on that ‘really hot outfit’ promise.
Addison: Well, you sure did, gorgeous. Let me take a picture of you. #fashionfair is trending worldwide and everyone deserves to see your outfit… and you.
Danny: Can’t say no to a request like that.
You step back to pose for Addison…
Part 2
Danny: Time to see the world. Where to first?
FLASH! You and Addison lean in and take a selfie together.
Danny: Aw… we look so good together!
Addison: Let’s go inside. The world awaits, Danny!
As you enter the convention center, you see vividly decorated stages everywhere you look, each proudly flying its country’s flag.
Danny: Wow! Where do we even begin?
Addison: How about Japan? They’re just about to start a tea ceremony demonstration.
Danny: Lead the way!
A Japanese representative welcomes you to their stage. While another prepares the tea ceremony, you learn the proper way to wear a traditional kimono. Afterwards, you and Addison each select a silk robe and step behind a heavy velvet curtain to change.
Addison: Can you give me a hand with this belt, Danny? I can’t quite reach behind me to tie it correctly.
Danny: It’d be my pleasure. Spin around for me?
As you tighten the knot of Addison’s belt, your fingers skim her sides. She laughs.
Addison: Hey, I’m ticklish! Did you do that on purpose?
Danny: Who, me?
Addison: I’ll be keeping an eye on you… but let’s go, the ceremony is about to start!
You step out from the changing area. Gentle, chiming music plays around you as the Japanese hosts serve the audience steaming bowls of authentic matcha green tea.
Addison: Mm… soothing. Even better than those matcha green tea lattes I love.
Danny: The real, fresh tea leaves must make all the difference.
Before you and Addison depart from Japan’s stage, you buy a souvenir tin of tea leaves. As you are paying, you hear Addison gasp beside you.
Danny: Addison?
Brian Ratzik approaches you, a beer in one hand and a smirk on his face.
Brian Ratzik: Well, isn’t this a pleasant coincidence?
Danny: Hardly.
Addison: What are you doing here?! You don’t even like fashion.
Brian Ratzik: Aww. Don’t be like that, gorgeous. I’m just here to enjoy the culture of the world. And the sights…
He sweeps his hand toward a group of nearby women.
Addison: Ugh. So creepy. I can’t believe I ever cared about you.
Brian Ratzik: Addi, I’m touched that you care.
Danny: She said cared, Ratzik. Now what are you going here?
Brian Ratzik: I’m here for the same reason you and Addison are… I’m on a date!
You hear a shrill voice calling Brian’s name, and suddenly you spot Jenni weaving through the crowd.
Jenni: Where have you been?! I’ve sent you like 1,000 texts!
Danny: Jenni? You’re dating Jenni?
Brian Ratzik: Looks like I’ve got somewhere to be. Can’t keep a girl like that waiting, can I? Well, it was just terrific running into the two of you. Addison, we’ll… reconnect.
With that, and a lecherous wink, Brian slinks away into the crowd towards Jenni.
Brian Ratzik: I’m coming, Honey Bunny!
Rewards
You and Addison turn to each other with matching wide-eyed expressions.
Danny: Wow. I definitely did not see that one coming. Talk about your terrible twosomes.
Addison: Poor Jenni… or maybe poor Brian? I honestly don’t know which one of them to feel worse for. At least Jenni’s sure to keep him too busy to bother us.
Danny: That is one perk to that unholy union. But are you sure you’re okay, Addison?
Addison hesitates for a moment before responding.
Addison: Yeah, I’m okay. How about we get back to our date? I see Brazil right up ahead.
Danny: Then let’s Samba!
Part 3
Addison: May I have this dance, Danny?
At Brazil’s exhibition, you are led into a private changing area to dress up for your Samba lesson.
Danny: I believe I remember something about sexy feathered outfits?
Addison: You remember correctly. Let’s get changed!
A while later, Addison reappears wearing a sparkling silver bikini with radiant blue feathers fanning out from her head and back.
Danny: You weren’t kidding about the sexy part.
Addison: You really know how to flatter a girl, Danny. Should we take another picture for #fashionfair?
Danny: Definitely!
After Addison snaps a photo, you rush back out just in time to see the instructor begin her demonstration. Addison picks up every move with ease.
Danny: I knew you were a good dancer, but I didn’t know you could Samba!
Addison: I couldn’t! I’m just learning as we go along.
Danny: Well, you already move like a pro.
Addison: You’re not doing so bad yourself, Danny. I— Oh!
Addison suddenly misses a step. You quickly catch her in your arms, steadying her before she can fall.
Danny: Addison, what’s wrong?
She stares at something behind you, and you suddenly hear Brian’s voice coming from that direction. You turn and see him flirting with a tall brunette.
Brian Ratzik: You want the world? Well, Sugar Babe. I’ll give you the world. Ever fly in a private jet?
Danny: Whoa… that is definitely not Jenni.
Time - 4 hours
You lead Addison off the dance floor and away from Brian.
Danny: Addison, are you really sure you’re okay?
Addison: I just can’t believe Brian is treating Jenni the same way he treated me.
Danny: Addison…
Addison: I’m sorry, Danny. Seeing Brian act this way brought back all those memories of how he ruined my career, how he lied to me, how he lied about me… I don’t want to see the same things happen to Jenni, but I guess there’s nothing I can do about it.
Danny: Yeah. Besides… It’s none of our business. We don’t know what their relationship is like, and I for one don’t want to find out. Why should we spend our amazing date worrying about other people?
Addison: You’re right, Danny. I came here to spend the day with you, and that’s what I intend to do. I’m done thinking about Brian, and I know just where to go to take our minds off this.
Rewards
Addison takes your hand and leads you through the crowd. Within minutes, you arrive in France, where a row of swords glimmer beneath the lights.
Danny: Whoa! Are those… real?!
Part 4
Addison: Amour is in the air tonight…
POP! A champagne cork whizzes through the air right in front of you and Addison!
Danny: Was that—?
Addison: A champagne cork.
Danny: And did that guy just—?
Addison: Pop it off with a sword? Yep. This is called sabrage. It’s a special French ceremony that uses sabers to open champagne bottles. By hitting the bottle’s neck, right at the seam in the glass, you can make the cork pop off.
Danny: So that’s what the swords are for.
Addison: Do you want to try it out, Danny?
Danny: Um… how do I put this? Hell yes!
Addison: That’s the Danny I know! Hang on… let me get my phone out to record this.
Addison grabs her phone as you listen to safety instructions from the French representative.
Danny: I got this. Let’s do it!
The representative hands you a saber and an ice-cold bottle of champagne. Addison begins to film.
Addison: Good luck, Danny!
You raise the sword high over your head and strike the bottle at the seam! You hit the bottle’s seam dead on. The cork flies off and champagne bubbles out in a dazzling arc!
Addison: Wow! That looked even cooler than I thought it would.
As you return the saber to the rack, you notice a poster plastered to the side of a model Eiffel Tower.
Danny: Hey, Addison. Look at this.
Addison: ‘Please join us backstage at 6PM for an exclusive night of romance. The first ten couples to arrive will experience the total encapsulation of haute couture and haute cuisine.’
Danny: Fancy food and fancy dress? That sounds amazing.
Addison: We better not miss it, then. We still have a few more hours to explore the rest of the world, though. Where to next?
You and Addison spend the afternoon exploring exhibits and watching demonstrations from all around the world. You see China’s ribbon dancing presentation…
Addison: Wow… they’re so graceful. How do they keep their ribbons from tangling?
…New Zealand’s fire poi dance routine…
Danny: Manipulating weighted ropes sounds hard enough… but weighted ropes on fire? Epic!
…and India’s traditional sari exhibition.
Addison: The silk is so soft, and the colors are so vivid. I feel inspired to design just looking at these.
Rewards
At six o’clock nears, you begin to make your way back to the French exhibit. Just as you reach the stage, someone calls your name.
May Gordon: Danny! …and Addison Sinclair? Well, isn’t this a happy coincidence. You’re just who I need to complete my story, Miss Sinclair.
Addison: Story?
May Gordon: Yes. It was nothing more than a fluff piece about a new faux-celebrity couple, but now… With you as my subject, Addison, I’m about to get the scoop of the week.
Part 5
Danny: Oh no… what is May planning?
May waves Jenni over from a nearby stage.
Jenni: Addison? And Danny? What are you two doing here? You’d better not be stalking me… I just got rid of the last one.
Danny: Wy would we ever stalk you?
May golds up a tape recorder.
May Gordon: It might not be you Miss Sinclair in stalking. You’re here with Brian Ratzik, correct?
Jenni: So? He’s not married anymore.
May Gordon: Oh, I know. But did you know that on the set of ‘Far Side of the Sun’, Miss Sinclair here and your Mister Ratzik were rumored to have gotten… intimate?
Addison: Hey! That’s none of your business.
Jenni: Ew! Addison, you were with Brian? And, what, now you’re here to steal him back from me?
Addison: What? No! I’m on a date with Danny.
Jenni: Whatever. Not that you could steal Brian from me, anyway. What would a charming, handsome, sophisticated man like him want with a talentless brat like you?
Danny: Are you sure you’re talking about Brian Ratzik?
Addison: Jenni, I’m not interested in him at all.
Jenni: Whatever. Back off, Addi, because we’re in love. And I mean real love. Brad and Angelina love. Kim and Kanye love. I’m his whole world, and he only has eyes for me.
Addison: You’re wrong! I’m almost… no, I’m genuinely sorry to have to tell you this, but you’re wrong. Brian isn’t devoted to you.
May Gordon: Oh, please do go on…
Jenni: Whatever. Go ahead and make a fool of yourself.
At that moment, Brian himself emerges from the crowd and spots the four of you.
Brian Ratzik: What’s this? Are you guys talking about me?
Time - 6 hours
On France’s stage, Brian steps up and wraps an arm around Jenni’s waist. You turn and whisper to Addison.
Danny: Jenni won’t believe anything we say about Brian unless we have proof.
Addison: We do have proof, Danny. We’ve seen Brian flirting with everything that moves, and people have been taking pictures all day. If we just go to the event’s hashtag, we’re bound to find a ton of proof of his sleazy behavior.
Danny: Great idea, Addison!
You turn back to the others.
Danny: Jenni, go to Twitter and check out #fashionfair.
Addison: Exactly, Danny! Jenni, all the proof you’ll need is there.
Jenni pulls out her phone and goes to #fashionfair. Her eyes go wide.
Jenni: Is that… a picture of Brian? With… with his arm around some nobody?
Addison: It took two seconds for you to find something like that in the #fashionfair tag.
Danny: Still think you can trust him?
Jenni: Hardly.
Brian Ratzik: Oh, come on, Sugar Boots. Whatever’s on that phone, it’s not what it looks like. Who are you going to believe, me or Twitter?
Jenni: I believe Twitter, you slimeball! Photographs might be tampered with… but Twitpics never lie. We’re through.
SMACK! Jenni slaps Brian, hard, and storms off with May chasing after her. Brian rounds on you and Addison, furious.
Brian Ratzik: How dare you. I had something special with that girl!
Danny: Oh, yeah? What’s her name?
Brian Ratzik: I… Jen… Jenna, of course.
Danny: Wow… that’s pretty pathetic, even for you.
Addison: Yeah. I’m glad Jenni saw the real you.
Brian Ratzik: You’re going to regret this, Addi. I’ll make sure of it.
Danny: Don’t talk to her like that.
Brian Ratzik: What are you going to do about it?
Danny: I’m going to…
You spot the sabrage swords next to you, and you grab one off the rack. Brian screams like a little child when you brandish it in his face.
Danny: Does this answer your question?
Brian Ratzik: You’re insane!
Danny: Maybe I am, maybe I’m not.
You straighten your arm, and the tip of the sword flicks the air close to his nose.
Brian Ratzik: This isn’t over, Danny!
Danny: Oh, yeah? Then why are you backing away?
With each word, he takes a nervous step back.
Brian Ratzik: I just… have somewhere to be! I have a… a very important meeting. Yeah… that’s it.
Ratzik flees into the crowd, and you return the sword to the rack with a flourish.
Addison: I can’t believe you just did that, Danny!
Danny: Yeah… neither can I! I hope I haven’t ruined our date…
Addison: Are you kidding? Seeing Brian put in his place makes this date so much better.
Rewards
Addison: But… oh no! It’s already past six! We’re missing the couples’ dinner.
Danny: Oh no. We have to get backstage! Hurry!
Part 6
Addison: Quick! Maybe we can still make it!
You and Addison sprint across the stage, but a sign tells you all spots have been filled.
Addison: We missed it…
Danny: The romantic evening… the clothes… the food… the romance… the food…
Your stomach gives a forlorn growl that resonate across the empty stage.
Danny: Maybe we an have dinner somewhere else. I think I saw a burger joint on my way here this morning.
Addison: Absolutely not!
Danny: Addison?
Addison: I’m not going to let Brian Ratzik or May Gordon or anyone else ruin our date. We will have our romantic dinner. I might have a plan… Wait right here!
Time - 10 hours
A few minutes later, Addison returns with the French representative. He leads you through a trap door… and suddenly, you’re below the stage!
Danny: Addison, what exactly was your plan?
Addison: Just a few more steps, Danny. You’ll see!
You duck beneath a support beam and see a beautiful table for two. Fairy lights strung through the stage’s foundation light up the area, and heaps of red and gold cushions soften the darker corners. At the center of the table, two candles burn brightly in ornate silver candlesticks.
Addison: It’s not quite the perfect romantic evening, but I got them to set up an extra table for us. This way we can at least enjoy the special dinner: a six-course 18th century meal based on recipes used by Maria Antoinette’s own kitchen staff. Even though we’ll be eating down here… it’s better than nothing, right?
Danny: No, this is the perfect evening. I can’t think of anything better than being here with you.
Rewards
Five delectable courses later, you and Addison pile the cushions together and settle down, curling up next to each other…
Addison: Thank you for today, Danny. I wanted this to be the perfect date…
Danny: Our dates always are, Addison.
Addison: Yeah. Even though there were some ups and downs, it really was just perfect.
Addison snuggles closer and beams up at you.
Danny: I can think of one way to improve this night…
Addison: Oh? What’s that?
You lean in and sweetly kiss Addison. You smile at each other, then kiss again and again, more and more deeply…
Addison: Mm… okay. I was wrong. Now this night is perfect.
Danny: I couldn’t agree more.
Addison: Let’s go out, Danny! Are you free this Saturday?
- Preview!
- Spend 5000 Cash
It’s Friday afternoon, and you’ve just left an exhausting three-hour lecture.
Danny: So…tired… zzz…
Addison: Hey there, Danny! You look like you could use a pick-me-up.
Danny: Addison?
She hands you a huge cup of piping hot coffee. You take a grateful sip.
Danny: Mm… this is amazing!
Addison: I should hope so. It’s from your favorite coffee shop. Now, ready for my next surprise?
Danny: There’s more?
Addison reaches into her pocket and produces two shiny, laminated badges.
Addison: Ta-dah! Two all-access passes to the 25th Annual International Fashion Fair. It’s the year’s biggest fashion and culture event. Dozens of countries are going to send representatives to host exhibitions featuring their diverse fashions and cultural identities.
Danny: The International Fashion Fair, huh?
Addison: It’s a can’t-miss event for any fashionista, and I’d like to share it with you, Danny… It’ll be like traveling the world, all in one day. We can sip tea with Japan in beautiful kimonos, Samba with Brazil in those sexy feathered outfits, and practice a traditional ceremony with France… I hear this year, they’ve planned something involved swords. What do you say, Danny? Would you like to spend a day seeing the world with me?
Danny: You had me at sexy feathered outfits. I’d never miss a chance to see you modeling the world’s fashions.
Addison: It’s not just going to be your personal fashion show, Danny.
Danny: Yeah, yeah. That culture stuff sounds cool, too. But, you know, priorities.
Addison: Okay, Captain Flirt. Meet me tomorrow at eight in front of the convention center?
Danny: I’ll be there bright and early in my captain’s uniform… And by that I mean a really hot outfit.
Addison: I can’t wait!
Rewards
- none
The next morning, in front of the convention center, you spot Addison waiting for you in a flirty purple and orange sundress.
Addison: Hey there, Danny.
Danny: Whoa, look at you! I guess we both made good on that ‘really hot outfit’ promise.
Addison: Well, you sure did, gorgeous. Let me take a picture of you. #fashionfair is trending worldwide and everyone deserves to see your outfit… and you.
Danny: Can’t say no to a request like that.
You step back to pose for Addison…
Part 2
Danny: Time to see the world. Where to first?
- Change Danny’s hairstyle
- Change Danny’s outfit
FLASH! You and Addison lean in and take a selfie together.
Danny: Aw… we look so good together!
Addison: Let’s go inside. The world awaits, Danny!
As you enter the convention center, you see vividly decorated stages everywhere you look, each proudly flying its country’s flag.
Danny: Wow! Where do we even begin?
Addison: How about Japan? They’re just about to start a tea ceremony demonstration.
Danny: Lead the way!
A Japanese representative welcomes you to their stage. While another prepares the tea ceremony, you learn the proper way to wear a traditional kimono. Afterwards, you and Addison each select a silk robe and step behind a heavy velvet curtain to change.
Addison: Can you give me a hand with this belt, Danny? I can’t quite reach behind me to tie it correctly.
Danny: It’d be my pleasure. Spin around for me?
As you tighten the knot of Addison’s belt, your fingers skim her sides. She laughs.
Addison: Hey, I’m ticklish! Did you do that on purpose?
Danny: Who, me?
Addison: I’ll be keeping an eye on you… but let’s go, the ceremony is about to start!
You step out from the changing area. Gentle, chiming music plays around you as the Japanese hosts serve the audience steaming bowls of authentic matcha green tea.
Addison: Mm… soothing. Even better than those matcha green tea lattes I love.
Danny: The real, fresh tea leaves must make all the difference.
Before you and Addison depart from Japan’s stage, you buy a souvenir tin of tea leaves. As you are paying, you hear Addison gasp beside you.
Danny: Addison?
Brian Ratzik approaches you, a beer in one hand and a smirk on his face.
Brian Ratzik: Well, isn’t this a pleasant coincidence?
Danny: Hardly.
Addison: What are you doing here?! You don’t even like fashion.
Brian Ratzik: Aww. Don’t be like that, gorgeous. I’m just here to enjoy the culture of the world. And the sights…
He sweeps his hand toward a group of nearby women.
Addison: Ugh. So creepy. I can’t believe I ever cared about you.
Brian Ratzik: Addi, I’m touched that you care.
Danny: She said cared, Ratzik. Now what are you going here?
Brian Ratzik: I’m here for the same reason you and Addison are… I’m on a date!
You hear a shrill voice calling Brian’s name, and suddenly you spot Jenni weaving through the crowd.
Jenni: Where have you been?! I’ve sent you like 1,000 texts!
Danny: Jenni? You’re dating Jenni?
Brian Ratzik: Looks like I’ve got somewhere to be. Can’t keep a girl like that waiting, can I? Well, it was just terrific running into the two of you. Addison, we’ll… reconnect.
With that, and a lecherous wink, Brian slinks away into the crowd towards Jenni.
Brian Ratzik: I’m coming, Honey Bunny!
Rewards
- none
You and Addison turn to each other with matching wide-eyed expressions.
Danny: Wow. I definitely did not see that one coming. Talk about your terrible twosomes.
Addison: Poor Jenni… or maybe poor Brian? I honestly don’t know which one of them to feel worse for. At least Jenni’s sure to keep him too busy to bother us.
Danny: That is one perk to that unholy union. But are you sure you’re okay, Addison?
Addison hesitates for a moment before responding.
Addison: Yeah, I’m okay. How about we get back to our date? I see Brazil right up ahead.
Danny: Then let’s Samba!
Part 3
Addison: May I have this dance, Danny?
- Danny
- Addison
At Brazil’s exhibition, you are led into a private changing area to dress up for your Samba lesson.
Danny: I believe I remember something about sexy feathered outfits?
Addison: You remember correctly. Let’s get changed!
A while later, Addison reappears wearing a sparkling silver bikini with radiant blue feathers fanning out from her head and back.
Danny: You weren’t kidding about the sexy part.
Addison: You really know how to flatter a girl, Danny. Should we take another picture for #fashionfair?
Danny: Definitely!
After Addison snaps a photo, you rush back out just in time to see the instructor begin her demonstration. Addison picks up every move with ease.
Danny: I knew you were a good dancer, but I didn’t know you could Samba!
Addison: I couldn’t! I’m just learning as we go along.
Danny: Well, you already move like a pro.
Addison: You’re not doing so bad yourself, Danny. I— Oh!
Addison suddenly misses a step. You quickly catch her in your arms, steadying her before she can fall.
Danny: Addison, what’s wrong?
She stares at something behind you, and you suddenly hear Brian’s voice coming from that direction. You turn and see him flirting with a tall brunette.
Brian Ratzik: You want the world? Well, Sugar Babe. I’ll give you the world. Ever fly in a private jet?
Danny: Whoa… that is definitely not Jenni.
Time - 4 hours
You lead Addison off the dance floor and away from Brian.
Danny: Addison, are you really sure you’re okay?
Addison: I just can’t believe Brian is treating Jenni the same way he treated me.
Danny: Addison…
Addison: I’m sorry, Danny. Seeing Brian act this way brought back all those memories of how he ruined my career, how he lied to me, how he lied about me… I don’t want to see the same things happen to Jenni, but I guess there’s nothing I can do about it.
Danny: Yeah. Besides… It’s none of our business. We don’t know what their relationship is like, and I for one don’t want to find out. Why should we spend our amazing date worrying about other people?
Addison: You’re right, Danny. I came here to spend the day with you, and that’s what I intend to do. I’m done thinking about Brian, and I know just where to go to take our minds off this.
Rewards
- 50 Cash
Addison takes your hand and leads you through the crowd. Within minutes, you arrive in France, where a row of swords glimmer beneath the lights.
Danny: Whoa! Are those… real?!
Part 4
Addison: Amour is in the air tonight…
- Sabrage!
POP! A champagne cork whizzes through the air right in front of you and Addison!
Danny: Was that—?
Addison: A champagne cork.
Danny: And did that guy just—?
Addison: Pop it off with a sword? Yep. This is called sabrage. It’s a special French ceremony that uses sabers to open champagne bottles. By hitting the bottle’s neck, right at the seam in the glass, you can make the cork pop off.
Danny: So that’s what the swords are for.
Addison: Do you want to try it out, Danny?
Danny: Um… how do I put this? Hell yes!
Addison: That’s the Danny I know! Hang on… let me get my phone out to record this.
Addison grabs her phone as you listen to safety instructions from the French representative.
Danny: I got this. Let’s do it!
The representative hands you a saber and an ice-cold bottle of champagne. Addison begins to film.
Addison: Good luck, Danny!
You raise the sword high over your head and strike the bottle at the seam! You hit the bottle’s seam dead on. The cork flies off and champagne bubbles out in a dazzling arc!
Addison: Wow! That looked even cooler than I thought it would.
As you return the saber to the rack, you notice a poster plastered to the side of a model Eiffel Tower.
Danny: Hey, Addison. Look at this.
Addison: ‘Please join us backstage at 6PM for an exclusive night of romance. The first ten couples to arrive will experience the total encapsulation of haute couture and haute cuisine.’
Danny: Fancy food and fancy dress? That sounds amazing.
Addison: We better not miss it, then. We still have a few more hours to explore the rest of the world, though. Where to next?
You and Addison spend the afternoon exploring exhibits and watching demonstrations from all around the world. You see China’s ribbon dancing presentation…
Addison: Wow… they’re so graceful. How do they keep their ribbons from tangling?
…New Zealand’s fire poi dance routine…
Danny: Manipulating weighted ropes sounds hard enough… but weighted ropes on fire? Epic!
…and India’s traditional sari exhibition.
Addison: The silk is so soft, and the colors are so vivid. I feel inspired to design just looking at these.
Rewards
- none
At six o’clock nears, you begin to make your way back to the French exhibit. Just as you reach the stage, someone calls your name.
May Gordon: Danny! …and Addison Sinclair? Well, isn’t this a happy coincidence. You’re just who I need to complete my story, Miss Sinclair.
Addison: Story?
May Gordon: Yes. It was nothing more than a fluff piece about a new faux-celebrity couple, but now… With you as my subject, Addison, I’m about to get the scoop of the week.
Part 5
Danny: Oh no… what is May planning?
- Danny
- Addison
May waves Jenni over from a nearby stage.
Jenni: Addison? And Danny? What are you two doing here? You’d better not be stalking me… I just got rid of the last one.
Danny: Wy would we ever stalk you?
May golds up a tape recorder.
May Gordon: It might not be you Miss Sinclair in stalking. You’re here with Brian Ratzik, correct?
Jenni: So? He’s not married anymore.
May Gordon: Oh, I know. But did you know that on the set of ‘Far Side of the Sun’, Miss Sinclair here and your Mister Ratzik were rumored to have gotten… intimate?
Addison: Hey! That’s none of your business.
Jenni: Ew! Addison, you were with Brian? And, what, now you’re here to steal him back from me?
Addison: What? No! I’m on a date with Danny.
Jenni: Whatever. Not that you could steal Brian from me, anyway. What would a charming, handsome, sophisticated man like him want with a talentless brat like you?
Danny: Are you sure you’re talking about Brian Ratzik?
Addison: Jenni, I’m not interested in him at all.
Jenni: Whatever. Back off, Addi, because we’re in love. And I mean real love. Brad and Angelina love. Kim and Kanye love. I’m his whole world, and he only has eyes for me.
Addison: You’re wrong! I’m almost… no, I’m genuinely sorry to have to tell you this, but you’re wrong. Brian isn’t devoted to you.
May Gordon: Oh, please do go on…
Jenni: Whatever. Go ahead and make a fool of yourself.
At that moment, Brian himself emerges from the crowd and spots the four of you.
Brian Ratzik: What’s this? Are you guys talking about me?
Time - 6 hours
On France’s stage, Brian steps up and wraps an arm around Jenni’s waist. You turn and whisper to Addison.
Danny: Jenni won’t believe anything we say about Brian unless we have proof.
Addison: We do have proof, Danny. We’ve seen Brian flirting with everything that moves, and people have been taking pictures all day. If we just go to the event’s hashtag, we’re bound to find a ton of proof of his sleazy behavior.
Danny: Great idea, Addison!
You turn back to the others.
Danny: Jenni, go to Twitter and check out #fashionfair.
Addison: Exactly, Danny! Jenni, all the proof you’ll need is there.
Jenni pulls out her phone and goes to #fashionfair. Her eyes go wide.
Jenni: Is that… a picture of Brian? With… with his arm around some nobody?
Addison: It took two seconds for you to find something like that in the #fashionfair tag.
Danny: Still think you can trust him?
Jenni: Hardly.
Brian Ratzik: Oh, come on, Sugar Boots. Whatever’s on that phone, it’s not what it looks like. Who are you going to believe, me or Twitter?
Jenni: I believe Twitter, you slimeball! Photographs might be tampered with… but Twitpics never lie. We’re through.
SMACK! Jenni slaps Brian, hard, and storms off with May chasing after her. Brian rounds on you and Addison, furious.
Brian Ratzik: How dare you. I had something special with that girl!
Danny: Oh, yeah? What’s her name?
Brian Ratzik: I… Jen… Jenna, of course.
Danny: Wow… that’s pretty pathetic, even for you.
Addison: Yeah. I’m glad Jenni saw the real you.
Brian Ratzik: You’re going to regret this, Addi. I’ll make sure of it.
Danny: Don’t talk to her like that.
Brian Ratzik: What are you going to do about it?
Danny: I’m going to…
You spot the sabrage swords next to you, and you grab one off the rack. Brian screams like a little child when you brandish it in his face.
Danny: Does this answer your question?
Brian Ratzik: You’re insane!
Danny: Maybe I am, maybe I’m not.
You straighten your arm, and the tip of the sword flicks the air close to his nose.
Brian Ratzik: This isn’t over, Danny!
Danny: Oh, yeah? Then why are you backing away?
With each word, he takes a nervous step back.
Brian Ratzik: I just… have somewhere to be! I have a… a very important meeting. Yeah… that’s it.
Ratzik flees into the crowd, and you return the sword to the rack with a flourish.
Addison: I can’t believe you just did that, Danny!
Danny: Yeah… neither can I! I hope I haven’t ruined our date…
Addison: Are you kidding? Seeing Brian put in his place makes this date so much better.
Rewards
- 50 Cash
Addison: But… oh no! It’s already past six! We’re missing the couples’ dinner.
Danny: Oh no. We have to get backstage! Hurry!
Part 6
Addison: Quick! Maybe we can still make it!
- Danny
- Addison
You and Addison sprint across the stage, but a sign tells you all spots have been filled.
Addison: We missed it…
Danny: The romantic evening… the clothes… the food… the romance… the food…
Your stomach gives a forlorn growl that resonate across the empty stage.
Danny: Maybe we an have dinner somewhere else. I think I saw a burger joint on my way here this morning.
Addison: Absolutely not!
Danny: Addison?
Addison: I’m not going to let Brian Ratzik or May Gordon or anyone else ruin our date. We will have our romantic dinner. I might have a plan… Wait right here!
Time - 10 hours
A few minutes later, Addison returns with the French representative. He leads you through a trap door… and suddenly, you’re below the stage!
Danny: Addison, what exactly was your plan?
Addison: Just a few more steps, Danny. You’ll see!
You duck beneath a support beam and see a beautiful table for two. Fairy lights strung through the stage’s foundation light up the area, and heaps of red and gold cushions soften the darker corners. At the center of the table, two candles burn brightly in ornate silver candlesticks.
Addison: It’s not quite the perfect romantic evening, but I got them to set up an extra table for us. This way we can at least enjoy the special dinner: a six-course 18th century meal based on recipes used by Maria Antoinette’s own kitchen staff. Even though we’ll be eating down here… it’s better than nothing, right?
Danny: No, this is the perfect evening. I can’t think of anything better than being here with you.
Rewards
- 50 Cash
Five delectable courses later, you and Addison pile the cushions together and settle down, curling up next to each other…
Addison: Thank you for today, Danny. I wanted this to be the perfect date…
Danny: Our dates always are, Addison.
Addison: Yeah. Even though there were some ups and downs, it really was just perfect.
Addison snuggles closer and beams up at you.
Danny: I can think of one way to improve this night…
Addison: Oh? What’s that?
You lean in and sweetly kiss Addison. You smile at each other, then kiss again and again, more and more deeply…
Addison: Mm… okay. I was wrong. Now this night is perfect.
Danny: I couldn’t agree more.
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