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Today is the day before //El dia de los muertos//! Abuela wants me to look for things to put in my [[ofrenda]] [[Get out of bed]]

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The word ofrenda means offering in Spanish. They are also called altares or altars, but they are not for worshiping. Some people mistakenly think that Mexicans that set up altars for their defunct relatives are actually worshiping them.

(unless: $hascleanedroom)[Your room is a mess, good luck trying to find anything for your [[ofrenda]].](else:)[Your room looks cleaned and organized. (print: "<script>$('html').removeClass('notclean')</script>") ] (unless: $hasnecklace)[ [[Check desklamp]] ] (unless: $hasphone)[[[Check under pillow|pillow]]] (unless: $hascleanedroom)[[[Clean up room|clean up]]] [[Leave room]]

You see a necklace. (unless: $hasnecklaceflashback)[[[//Your necklace.//|necklace flashback]]] [[Pick up necklace|Get out of bed]] (set: $hasnecklace to true)

{(if: $kitchenlightson is false)[It's dark and quiet. Everyone else is still asleep] (else:)[You see a light coming from the kitchen.] } [[Go to kitchen]] [[Check Closet]] [[Go to abuela's room]] [[Go back to your room|Get out of bed]]

Mom made you this necklace when you were 5. She taught you how to put the beads into the string and tie the knot. [[Thanks mom|Check desklamp]] (set: $hasnecklaceflashback to true)

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You see your phone under the pillow [[Grab phone|Get out of bed]] (set: $hasphone to true)

You gather your clothes and throw them under the bed, fix your bed, and spray some air freshener. [[Smell that fresh air|Get out of bed]] (set: $hascleanedroom to true)

(if: $kitchenlightson is false)[The birds are chirping outside. The kitchen lights [[are off]]](else:)[You hear the birds chirping outside.{ (print: "<script>$('html').removeClass('kitchen')</script>") }] (if: ($hascorrectbread or $hasincorrectbread) is false)[ [[Check cabinet]] ] [[Go to hall|Leave room]] [[Go to dining room]]

You see a couple of coats(unless: $hascandles)[, some junk and some candles.](else:)[ and some junk.] [[Rummage through coats]] (unless: $hascandles)[ [[Take some candles]] ] [[Close closet|Leave room]]

(if: $hasabuewakenup is true)[It's cold and the curtains are closed.](if: $hasabuewakenup is false)[Abuela is asleep, you can't go in there.] { (else:)[ [[Check under the bed]]<br> [[Check desklamp|documents]]<br>] [[Go back |Leave room]]<br> }

(if: $hasvhs is false)[You find a dusty VHS tape that seems family appropriate.](else:)[You see dust and cobwebs] (if: $hasvhs is false)[ [[Grab VHS labeled picnic]] ] [[Get up from under the bed|Go to abuela's room]]

You find nothing [[Oh well|Check Closet]]

[[You take the candles and magically somehow put them in your pockets|Check Closet]](set: $hascandles to true)

You have: { (if: $hasnecklace is true)[ (link: "Necklace")[ (display: "Necklace") ] <br>] (if: $hasportrait is true)[ (link: "Picture of Mom")[ (display: "Picture of Mom") ] <br>] (if: $hasphone is true)[ (link: "Phone")[ (display: "Phone") ] <br>] (if: $hascorrectflowers is true)[ (link: "Marigolds")[ (display: "Marigolds") ] <br>] (if: $hasincorreectflowers is true)[ (link: "Daisies")[ (display: "Daisies") ] <br>] (if: $hasincorrectbread is true)[ (link: "Pan de muerto")[ (display: "Pan de muerto") ] <br>] (if: $hascorrectbread is true)[ (link: "Pan dulce")[ (display: "Pan dulce") ] <br>] (if: $hascandles is true)[ (link: "Candles")[ (display: "Candles") ] <br>] (if: ($hasnecklace or $hasportrait or $hasphone or $hascorrectflowers or $hasincorreectflowers or $hascorrectbread or $hasincorrectbread or $hascandles) is false)[Nothing :(] }

(if: (passage:)'s tags contains "nofoot" is false)[ (link: "Inventory")[ (display: "Inventory") ] ]

''Necklace'': Mom made you this necklace when you were 5. She taught you how to put the beads into the string and tie the knot.

This is a picture of mom 3 years before. She looks pretty good for a gal her age

''Phone'': (link: "Make Call")[ (display: "Make Call") ]

''Marigolds:'' Pretty orange flowers with several layers that originate from North and South America. They're also useful for keeping mosquitoes away, mosquitoes hate marigolds!

''Daisies:''Asteraceae or Compositae, known as the aster or sunflower family. Or just pretty flowers with a yellow center and white petals.

''Pan de muerto:''Unlike what the name implies, this bread is not made out of dead.

''Pan dulce:''A sweet favorite of mine, best when served with milk.

''Candles:''Decorative candles for any situation, good to have around.

(put: (prompt: "Who would you like to call?") into $number) (if: $number is "5532333" )[Calling kitchen phone... (set: $hasabuewakenup to true)](elseif: $number is "911")[911 calling has been blocked from your phone plan...](else:)[Calling... No answer]

(set: $kitchenlightson to true)[ [[You turn the lights on|Go to kitchen]] ]

[[Go to kitchen]] [[Go to living room]]

Abuela gave you permission to put the ofrenda in the living room. (if: $hasvhs is true)[ [[Insert VHS and press play|picnic]] ] (if: ($hascorrectflowers and $hascorrectbread and $hascandles and $hasnecklace and $hasvhs) is true)[ [[Finish Ofrenda]] (set: $goodending to true) ] (if: ($hasincorrectflowers and $hasincorrectbread and $hasnecklace and $hascandles and $hasvhs) is true)[ [[Finish Ofrenda]] (set: $badending to true) ] (if: ($hascorrectflowers and $hasincorrectbread and $hasnecklace and $hascandles and $hasvhs) is true)[ [[Finish Ofrenda]] (set: $badending to true) ] (if: ($hasincorrectflowers and $hascorrectbread and $hasnecklace and $hascandles and $hasvhs) is true)[ [[Finish Ofrenda]] (set: $badending to true) ] [[Go back to dining room|Go to dining room]]

[[You grab the VHS tape|Check under the bed]] (set: $hasvhs to true)

It is hot and dry and you are soaking in sweat. Mama is talking to your uncles. [[Grab water]] [[Look inside the basket]] [[Go to mom]] (if: $hasgiven is true)[ [[Go to flower patch]] ] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

(if: $hasbadending is true )[Mom stops you and frowns] (if: $hasgoodending is true)[You feel your mom's soft pat on your back. You turn to her and smile, she gives you a warm smile.]

You see two breads that your abuela made last night. [[Grab pan dulce]] [[Grab pan de muertos]] [[Go back|Go to kitchen]]

You reach into the picnic basket and look for water. Nothing [[Look around]] [[Look inside the basket]] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

You look inside the basket and see nothing but pan dulce. [[Look around]] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

You look around and see a flower patch. [[Go to flower patch]] [[Go back to where Mama is|picnic]] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

There's a colorful array of flowers. But only two flowers stand out. (if: ($hasincorrectflowers or $hascorrectflowers) is false)[ [[Pick marigolds]]<br> [[Pick daisies]] ] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

You pick the daisies and go back to where your picnic is set up.(if: $hasgiven is false)[ You should show Mama.] (set: $hascorrectflowers to false) [[Go back to the picnic|picnic]] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

(if: $goodending is true)[You stand back and look at your ofrenda. You're sure Mama would be proud. You feel nice and warm.] (if: $badending is true)[You finish your ofrenda and go to your room]

You pick the marigolds and go back to where your picnic is set up. (if: $hasgiven is false)[ You should show Mama.] (set: $hascorrectflowers to true) [[Go back to the picnic|picnic]] [[Eject|Go to living room]]

[[You take the pan dulce|Go to kitchen]] (set: $hascorrectbread to true)

[[You take el pan de muerto|Go to kitchen]] (set: $hasincorrectbread to true)

It's littered with mail. Some have Mama's name on it, her last hospital bills. [[Go back|Go to abuela's room]]

You approach Mama and tug at her blouse. [[ When can we go home?|when can we go home ]] (if: $hascorrectflowers is true)[ [[ I brought you these orange flowers! ]] ] (if: $hasincorrectflowers is true)[ [[ I brought you these white flowers! ]] ] [[ Go back|picnic]]

//These flowers are called marigolds// She says with a smile // I used to pick them all the time when I was little, they were my favorite.// [[ I want you to have it ]]

//These are called daisies, they're really pretty.// She says. [[ Here you can have it! ]]

//Soon// She says [[ ookaaay|Go to mom]]

// Thank you // She says with a smile. //If you want to take one ''home'' go grab another one.// (set: $hasincorrectflowers to false) (set: $hasgiven to true) [[ I will!|picnic]]

// Thank you // She says with a smile. //If you want to take one ''home'' go grab another one.// (set: $hascorrectflowers to false) (set: $hasgiven to true) [[ I will!|picnic]]