(text-colour:white)[''Start''
Unfortunately, your date isn't going well, (text-style:"fade-in-out")[yet again...]
They showed up forty-five minutes late and with an attitude that had you considering escaping through the bathroom window the second after they arrived.]
[[Give them a chance to explain]]
[[Head to the bathroom]]They convince you to stick around after giving a good excuse and a light apology.
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"buoy")["My cat was really sick, and I had to take her to the vet. Sorry."]]
You sympathasize and decide to give them a second chance. They were probably just worried about their pet at first. Maybe they'll surprise you!
[[Surprise Me]] You use your Avenger-like skills to crawl up on the sink counter and kick the window open with your foot.
The fresh air has never felt sweeter as you drop to the ground and take off towards your apartment.
The day is bright yet brisk and the cool breeze sends an electric current through your fingers before...
(text-style:"blink")[BAM]
A ball of paper smacks you directly in the face!
[[Unfold the Paper]]Well, it certainly does surprise you when your date barks their order at the poor waiter and refuses to let you slip in a single word as they begin describing their (text-style:"expand")[//many// ]accomplishments in life.
The bathroom window starts to seem even more inviting, but you're starving after waiting all that time.
[[Continue With Hesitation]]The food finally arrives after you spend a lifetime pretending to care about your date's "ideal body type."
Things become silent as you devour your lunch and ignore their comments about your speed-eating abilities. You can't wait to get out of there.
[[Ask About Their Cat]] You ask about their cat because if there's one thing you love it's animals.
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"fidget")["What cat?" they reply, seemingly forgetting their elaborate excuse for being late.] ]
You stand up, outraged at the events of the afternoon and excuse yourself to the bathroom.
[[Crawl Out the Window]]
[[Finish Out the Date]]You use your Avenger-like skills to crawl up on the sink counter and kick the window open with your foot.
The fresh air has never felt sweeter as you drop to the ground and take off towards your apartment.
The day is bright yet brisk and the cool breeze sends an electric current through your fingers before...
(text-style:"blink")[BAM]
A ball of paper smacks you directly in the face!
[[Unfold the Paper]]You reluctantly head back to your table because they seem like the type of person to give a bad tip, but what do you know! (text-style:"fade-in-out")[They're gone!]
You're too relieved to be rid of them to be upset and pay the bill, giving a generous tip, before stepping outside.
[[Head Home]] It's a dating ad!
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[[Call the MyBorg Number]]You dial the number 1(800)245-8999
(text-colour:black)[A woman with a sugary-sweet voice answers saying, "Thank you so much for calling, MyBorg, darlin'! We're here to help you find love and keep it. How may I help you today?"]
"I guess..." you begin, "umm...I'd like to order a MyBorg? Does this thing really work?"
(text-colour:black)["You're gosh-darn tootin-right it works, darlin'! MyBorgs are the future of dating and happiness. You just help us customize your MainBorg to your liking and off they go to come and bring you joy for the remainder of your lives together." ]
"That sounds too good to be true."
(text-colour:black)["Well, as we here at MyBorg always tell our customers, love can in fact be bot! Now let's begin your MainBorg customization process. I'll read you some options. Would you like your MainBorg to be...]
[[Someone Famous]]
[[Someone You Know]]
[[A Surprise]] The fresh air has never felt sweeter as you leave the nightmare date behind and take off towards your apartment.
The day is bright yet brisk and the cool breeze sends an electric current through your fingers before...
(text-style:"blink")[BAM]
A ball of paper smacks you directly in the face!
[[Unfold the Paper]](text-colour:black)["Oh! Someone famous! What a great choice. Thank you so much for this information. Now, we will require all your platform usernames so we can view your social media accounts and determine your preferences to best pair you and your Mainborg. Could you provide me with this information please?"]
[[Provide Account Information]]
[[Ask A Question]](text-colour:black)["Okay! You'd like to be with someone you know. Completely understandable. Now, we will require all your platform usernames so we can view your social media accounts and determine your preferences to best pair you and your Mainborg. Could you provide me with this information please?" ]
[[Give Account Information]]
[[Quick Question]] (text-colour:black)["I sure do love when customers pick this option! Surprises are just so fun. Now, we will require all your platform usernames so we can view your social media accounts and determine your preferences to best pair you and your Mainborg. Could you provide me with this information please?"]
[[Provide Account Info]]
[[Time for A Question]] (text-colour:black)["Great thank you for providing that information. Now we can proceed with payment, and you should have the love of your life within a 5-7 days." ]
You provide payment information and end the phone call, elated to start the rest of your life in only a week's time.
[[Wait For Your MyBorg]]"Before I give you that information I had a quick question."
(text-colour:black)["Sure thing, darlin'. Ask me anything you like."]
"Will they look real?"
(text-colour:black)["Oh 100%. MyBorgs are created to look like anybody else on the street, well not just anybody, your perfect anybody! The one who will complete you and fulfill your every dating need. We've had extremely high success rates ever since distribution began, and I am pleased to tell you that we have had absolutely no returns or complaints. Our customers are satisfied."]
"Alright then, I'm ready to get my MyBorg!"
[[Provide Account Information]] You've struggled to focus on anything other than your MyBorg the past week, getting into trouble with your boss and aggravating friends, but the wait is over.
Your MyBorg has arrived and is waiting outside your front door!
[[Open the Door]]Outside the door stands your MyBorg! You can't believe your luck. They're an exact replica of your favorite celebrity and look like a real human-no metal to be seen! You invite them inside, and they grab you gently by the hand explaining how grateful they are to be in your life now. It's the perfect start to your new life, and you can't wait to share everything with them.
[[Sit Down to Talk]] "Before I give you that information I had a quick question."
(text-colour:black)["Sure thing, darlin'. Ask me anything you like."]
"Will they look real?"
(text-colour:black)["Oh 100%. MyBorgs are created to look like anybody else on the street, well not just anybody, your perfect anybody! The one who will complete you and fulfill your every dating need. We've had extremely high success rates ever since distribution began, and I am pleased to tell you that we have had absolutely no returns or complaints. Our customers are satisfied."]
"Alright then, I'm ready to get my MyBorg!"
[[Provide Account Info]] "Before I give you that information I had a quick question."
(text-colour:black)["Sure thing, darlin'. Ask me anything you like."]
"Will they look real?"
(text-colour:black)["Oh 100%. MyBorgs are created to look like anybody else on the street, well not just anybody, your perfect anybody! The one who will complete you and fulfill your every dating need. We've had extremely high success rates ever since distribution began, and I am pleased to tell you that we have had absolutely no returns or complaints. Our customers are satisfied." ]
"Alright then, I'm ready to get my MyBorg!"
[[Provide Social Media Information]] (text-colour:black)["Great thank you for providing that information. Now we can proceed with payment, and you should have the love of your life within a 5-7 days." ]
You provide payment information and end the phone call, elated to start the rest of your life in only a week's time.
[[Waiting Time]] (text-colour:black)["Great thank you for providing that information. Now we can proceed with payment, and you should have the love of your life within a 5-7 days." ]
You provide payment information and end the phone call, elated to start the rest of your life in only a week's time.
[[Waiting Time]] Outside the door stands your MyBorg! You can't believe your luck. They're an exact replica of your very best friend and look like a real human-no metal to be seen! You invite them inside, and they grab you gently by the hand explaining how grateful they are to be in your life now. It's the perfect start to your new life, and you can't wait to share everything with them.
[[Sit Down to Talk]] Outside the door stands your MyBorg! You can't believe your luck. They're absolutely perfect with beautifully sculpted features. They even look like a real human-no metal to be seen! You invite them inside, and they grab you gently by the hand explaining how grateful they are to be in your life now. It's the perfect start to your new life, and you can't wait to share everything with them.
[[Sit Down to Talk]] For the next two hours you get to know your MyBorg and share about your life. They are kind and compassionate but know how to laugh and have a keen interest in all-things-you. You can already feel yourself falling in love! It's time to decide what to do tonight...
[[Go On A Double Date]]
[[Introduce Them To Your Parents]]
[[Take A Walk Together]]You can't wait to show your MyBorg off to the rest of the world! It's a beautiful day out, and it's the perfect opportunity to go to the nearby park.
[[Walk Around The Park]]This is the first time you've been able to go out on a double-date with your friend Shellie and her boyfriend. You call them up excitedly to make dinner plans and decide to meet at a fancy restaurant a few hours later. You can't wait to see the expression on Shellie's face when she meets your new partner as she's always teasing you about being single.
[[Show Up To The Restaurant]]It's time for your partner to meet your parents; the ones always giving you grief for being single! You decide to surprise them with a visit that afternoon and anticipate a fun family day.
[[Visit Your Parents]]The shocked expression on Shellie's face as you walk into the restaurant arm-and-arm with your MyBorg is priceless. She informs you that her boyfriend is parking the car and should be entering soon. Then, she begins to ask you both some questions...
(text-colour:black)["So how did you two meet?" ]
[[Explain Your MyBorg]] Your parents are elated to meet your partner. They are grateful you've found someone so loving and caring, and you all play a boardgame together. It's the perfect day spent surrounded by your loved-ones, and the best part is that your brother and his girlfriend will be coming for dinner tonight!
[[Your Brother Arrives]] The skies are clear and your heart is full as you and your partner step outside. You meander about, discussing your goals and future together, until you arrive at the park, stretching out a checkered blanket which you both lie down upon. There's music in the distance, but despite the crowded scene, it feels like you are the only two people in the world.
[[You Feel Hungry]] You explain to Shellie all about Myborg and watch as the smile completely disappears from her face.
(text-colour:black)["Wait. You're telling me that your partner is a MyBorg?" ]
"I know it sounds a little crazy, but..."
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"shudder")["YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW!"]]
[[Ask Shellie What's Wrong]] "What?" you exclaim, "What's going on?"
(text-colour:black)["(text-style:"rumble")[HE'S GOING TO BE HERE IN SECONDS.] You need to go. Hurry." ]
You look at your partner in confusion and slowly begin to slide out of the restaurant booth to leave...
[[Shellie's Boyfriend Arrives]]Shellie's boyfriend finally enters the restaurant, and she runs over, attempting to push him back outside. He's halfway out the door when he jerks his head away from her and locks eyes with your partner.
Your partner's behavior drastically changes, and they drop your hand.
Before you have the chance to express your confusion, Shellie's boyfriend and your partner charge forward!
[[Scream]]You scream as the two begin fighting in the center of the restaurant. Patrons are flung from their seats and tables are pushed to the very edges of the room.
The fight intensifies as both throw continious punches at the other's face and violently slam into one another.
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"sway")[Shellie appears next to you yelling, "Didn't you read the disclaimer? They're going to kill each other. MyBorgs are never meant to be in the same room together!]"]
[[What Disclaimer?]] You hurriedly reach into your purse where the Myborg flier still remains and notice the ripped bottom for the first time.
You can't believe this is happening and have no idea how to stop the fight.
Shellie frantically dials a number on her cell phone as you watch the two MyBorgs battle it out in horror.
[[Ask Shellie Who She's Calling]]
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</div>(text-colour:black)["It's the MyBorg emergency line" she yells over the sound of the two MyBorgs attempting to rip one another's arms from their torsos. "They're on their way!" ]
Within a minute, a swarm of individuals in metal protective gear enters the restaurant. They struggle to restrain the fighters and start dragging them both outside of the restaurant. Shellie grabs your arm to prevent you from following, her eyes clouded in despair, but you must protect the love of your life!
[[Follow Them]]You run outside where the sight of the emergency line workers strapping what appears to be explosives to the two struggling MyBorgs stops you in your tracks.
(text-style:"rumble")["NO DON'T DO THIS!"] you scream, but it's too late.
(text-style:"blink")[BOOM]
The MyBorgs disintegrate in a small yet fiery explosion, and you fall to your knees.
They're gone forever.
[[Recieve Comfort]] Shellie gingerly places a hand on your shoulder, and you turn your tear-streaked face towards her.
(text-colour:black)["I really thought that one was going to last," she grimaces. "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it eventually. I had to go through at least three of them before figuring out how to best avoid others."]
"You mean you've done this before?"
(text-colour:black)["Oh sure. Most people go through (text-style:"expand")[at least ten in a lifetime]." ]
You're shocked but decide in that moment that you will never put yourself through such pain again.
[[A Few Months Go By]]A few months after the death of your MyBorg, you're ready to put yourself out there again. You've had time to heal and mend your heart with some self-care.
When you arrive at the restaurant, you are pleasantly surpriesed to see that ''your date has also arrived early, and they even brought flowers!'' You end up having a wonderful time getting to know your date and share about yourself. For the first time in a long while, (text-style:"expand")[you feel hopeful].
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[''The End.'']Your brother arrives and explains that his girlfriend will be arriving as soon as she gets off work. This gives you the opportunity to introduce your partner to your brother who smiles and asks how you finally managed to find someone.
[[Explain MyBorg]]You explain to your brother all about Myborg and watch as the smile completely disappears from his face.
(text-colour:black)["Wait. You're telling me that your partner is a MyBorg?" ]
"I know it sounds a little crazy, but..."
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"shudder")["YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW!"]]
[[Ask Your Brother What's Going On]]"What?" you exclaim, "What's going on?"
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"rumble")["SHE'S GOING TO BE HERE IN SECONDS.] You need to go. Hurry."]
You look at your partner in confusion and begin to say goodbye to your parents.
[[Your Brother's Girlfriend Arrives]]Your brother's girlfriend, Catie, arrives at your parent's house. He runs over to her, attempting to push her back outside, and she's halfway out the door when she jerks her head away from him.
She locks eyes with your partner.
Your partner's behavior drastically changes, and they drop your hand.
Before you have the chance to express your confusion, Catie and your partner charge forward!
[[Yell]]You yell "stop" as the two begin fighting in the center of the living room. Your family scurries to the side of the room, and you gasp as the two crash through the glass coffee table.
The fight intensifies as both throw continious punches at the other's face and violently slam into one another.
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"sway")[Your brother appears next to you yelling, "Didn't you read the disclaimer? They're going to kill each other. MyBorgs are never meant to be in the same room together!"]]
[[Check For A Disclaimer]] You hurriedly reach into your purse where the Myborg flier still remains and notice the ripped bottom for the first time.
You can't believe this is happening and have no idea how to stop the fight.
Your brother frantically dials a number on his cell phone as you watch the two MyBorgs battle it out in horror.
[[Ask Your Brother Who He's Calling]]
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</div>(text-colour:black)["It's the MyBorg emergency line" he yells over the sound of the two MyBorgs attempting to rip one another's arms from their torsos. "They're on their way!" ]
Within a minute, a swarm of individuals in metal protective gear enters the home. They struggle to restrain the fighters and start dragging them both outside of the house. Your brother grabs your arm to prevent you from following, his eyes clouded in despair, but you must protect the love of your life!
[[Follow Them Outside]]You run outside where the sight of the emergency line workers strapping what appears to be explosives to the two struggling MyBorgs stops you in your tracks.
(text-style:"rumble")["NO DON'T DO THIS!"] you scream, but it's too late.
(text-style:"blink")[BOOM]
The MyBorgs disintegrate in a small yet fiery explosion, and you fall to your knees.
They're gone forever.
[[Get Comforted]] Your brother gingerly places a hand on your shoulder, and you turn your tear-streaked face towards him.
(text-colour:black)["I really thought that one was going to last," he grimaces. "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it eventually. I had to go through at least three of them before figuring out how to best avoid others." ]
"You mean you've done this before?"
(text-colour:black)["Oh sure. Most people go through (text-style:"expand")[at least ten in a lifetime]."]
You're shocked but decide in that moment that you will never put yourself through such pain again.
[[A Few Months Go By]]You're feeling a bit hungry, so you ask your partner if you can grab some ice cream at the nearby stand. Together you walk over to the stand where another couple waits in line.
It surprises you when one of them jerks their head towards your partner and locks eyes with them.
Your partner's behavior drastically changes, and they drop your hand.
Before you have the chance to express your confusion, they charge forward!
[[Shout]]You shout "what's going on?" as the two begin fighting in the center of the park. They trample over peoples' food and picnic baskets, flinging others to the side.
The fight intensifies as both throw continious punches at the other's face and violently slam into one another.
(text-colour:black)[(text-style:"sway")[The other half of the couple appears next to you yelling, "Didn't you read the disclaimer? They're going to kill each other. MyBorgs are never meant to be in the same room together!"]]
[[Look For The Disclaimer]]You hurriedly reach into your purse where the Myborg flier still remains and notice the ripped bottom for the first time.
You can't believe this is happening and have no idea how to stop the fight.
The person standing next to frantically dials a number on their cell phone as you watch the two MyBorgs battle it out in horror.
[[Ask Them Who They're Calling]]
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</div>(text-colour:black)["It's the MyBorg emergency line" they yell over the sound of the two MyBorgs attempting to rip one another's arms from their torsos. "They're on their way!"]
Within a minute, a swarm of individuals in metal protective gear enters the park. They struggle to restrain the fighters and start dragging them both away from the crowd. The stranger grabs your arm to prevent you from following, their eyes clouded in despair, but you must protect the love of your life!
[[Go After Them]] You run outside where the sight of the emergency line workers strapping what appears to be explosives to the two struggling MyBorgs stops you in your tracks.
(text-style:"rumble")["NO DON'T DO THIS!"] you scream, but it's too late.
(text-style:"blink")[BOOM]
The MyBorgs disintegrate in a small yet fiery explosion, and you fall to your knees.
They're gone forever.
[[Get Comfort]]The stranger gingerly places a hand on your shoulder, and you turn your tear-streaked face towards them.
(text-colour:black)["I really thought that one was going to last," they grimaces. "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it eventually. I had to go through at least three of them before figuring out how to best avoid others." ]
"You mean you've done this before?"
(text-colour:black)["Oh sure. Most people go through (text-style:"expand")[at least ten in a lifetime]." ]
You're shocked but decide in that moment that you will never put yourself through such pain again.
[[A Few Months Go By]](text-colour:black)["Great thank you for providing that information. Now we can proceed with payment, and you should have the love of your life within a 5-7 days." ]
You provide payment information and end the phone call, elated to start the rest of your life in only a week's time.
[[Time to Wait]]