label ep4_start:
    stop looping_sound fadeout 1.0
    stop looping_sound2 fadeout 1.0
    $ persistent.gallery_button_unlocked = True
    if 3 not in persistent.completed_episodes:
        $ persistent.completed_episodes.append(3)

    pause(0.5)
    $ renpy.movie_cutscene("animations/intros/ep4intro.webm", stop_music=False)
    jump ep4_morning

label ep4_morning:
    scene black with Dissolve(2.0)
    stop looping_sound fadeout 1.0
    stop looping_sound2 fadeout 1.0
    pause
    play music "music/positive_theme.ogg" fadein 1.0
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning with dissolve
    pause
    show ep4_p1_bedroom_morning_2
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning2
    y "Ahh, finally a Saturday to just relax."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning3
    x "Maybe I can catch up on some sleep."
    show ep4_p1_bedroom_morning3_2
    x "Or..."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning4
    y "Actually, some gaming sounds perfect right now."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning5 with dissolve
    play sound "sounds/game_startup.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning6
    x "Let's see if Alex is online."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning7
    play sound "sounds/sendmessage.ogg"
    pause

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning8
    play sound "sounds/getmessage.mp3"
    pause

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning9
    play sound "sounds/sendmessage.ogg"
    pause


    scene ep4_p1_bedroom_morning10
    pause
    play sound "sounds/teleport.mp3"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame with dissolve
    $ renpy.music.set_pause(True, channel="music")
    $ renpy.music.set_volume(0.00, delay=1, channel='music')

    play music2 "music/vr_zombie.mp3" fadein 0.5
    pause

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame2_wide
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame3
    al "Ready to kill some zombies [z]?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame4
    y "Of course, let's kill them all."
    play sound "sounds/zombiehorde.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame5
    pause

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame6
    y "Here we go!"

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame7
    play sound "sounds/gunboth.ogg"
    pause


    play sound "sounds/gunsolo3.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame9
    y "Watch behind you!"
    play sound "sounds/zombie.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame10
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame11
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame12
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo3.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame13
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame14
    y "More are coming Alex! Hurry!"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame15_2
    play sound "sounds/zombiehorde2.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame15
    al "Oh fuck."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame16
    y "Let's hide inside."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom2_ingame17
    pause

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building
    pause
    play sound "sounds/opendoor2.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building2
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building3
    al "It looks clear."
    play sound "sounds/closedoor2.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building4
    y "That could have gone badly. I didn't know this level was this hard!"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building5
    al "Do you think we're supposed to defend this place?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building6
    y "I guess so."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building7
    y "Wait, what is that?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building8
    y "I think something is behind you."

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building9
    y "Uh, Alex, isn't that..?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building10
    so "Alex, have you seen my.."

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building11
    al "Sophia?!"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_irl with vpunch
    $ renpy.music.set_pause(True, channel="music2")
    $ renpy.music.set_volume(0.2, delay=1, channel='music2')
    play sound "sounds/scratch.ogg"
    so "Huh? What's with the VR headset?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building12
    al "You're showing up in the game! The sensors picked you up."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building13
    so "What? How?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building14
    y "The camera must have scanned her when she walked in."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_irl2
    so "Wait, are you playing with [z]?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_irl3
    so "Oh no, did he..."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_irl4
    pause

    $ renpy.music.set_volume(0.5, delay=1, channel='music2')
    $ renpy.music.set_pause(False, channel="music2")
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building15 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building16
    al "Wow... I really didn't expect Sophia to walk in like that."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building17
    al "Maybe I should have told her the game projects people into it."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building18
    y "Yeah, that was a surprise. You think she's alright?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building19
    al "I hope so. She stayed over last night, but things have been a little tense lately."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building20
    y "Tense how?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building21
    al "We've been talking less, and anytime I bring up what's bothering her, she just dodges the conversation."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building22
    y "Maybe she's got something on her mind. If she stayed over, she probably wants to be close, but maybe she's not ready to talk."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building23
    al "Yeah... I just wish she'd open up."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building24
    y "Give her some time, and try talking again. As long as you guys are together, there's a chance to work things out."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_building25
    $ renpy.music.set_volume(1, delay=1, channel='music2')
    al "You're right, [z], as usual. Now, let's kills some zombies."
    play sound "sounds/zombiehorde.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight2
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight3
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo3.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight4
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight3
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo2.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight5
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight6
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight7
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight8
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunsolo3.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight9
    pause
    play sound "sounds/dryfire.mp3"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight10
    pause
    play sound "sounds/dryfire.mp3" 
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight11
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight12
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight13
    pause
    play sound "sounds/jump.ogg"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight14
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight15
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight16
    pause
    play sound "sounds/gunfire.mp3"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight17
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_fight18
    pause

    $ renpy.music.set_volume(0.5, delay=3, channel='music2')

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk
    y "You know, I've got my own weird vibe with Luna."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk2
    al "Didn't you just hang out with her at the lake yesterday?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk3
    y "Yeah. It was going great. Then she just left without saying why."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk4
    al "Any clue what set her off?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk5
    y "No idea. She seemed happy, then poof, gone."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk6
    al "So what's next?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk7
    y "She's got an art exhibition tonight, so I'm definitely going. Maybe I can figure out what's going on."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk8
    al "Nice. Need backup?"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk9
    al "Might be good for me and Sophia to get out, too."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk10
    y "Sure, if you guys are up for it. It could help lighten the mood."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk11
    al "I'll check with Sophia. It could be our chance to smooth things over."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk12
    y "Alright, sounds great."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk13
    al "Cool. Hopefully it helps both of us."

    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk14
    play sound "sounds/zombiehuge.ogg"
    pause


    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk15
    y "What is that?"


    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk16 with vpunch
    stop music2 fadeout 1.0
    play sound "sounds/gameshutdown.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom3_ingame_talk16_2
    y "What the..?"
    $ renpy.music.set_pause(False, channel="music")
    $ renpy.music.set_volume(1, delay=3, channel='music')
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_1
    y "Great, power's out."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_2
    mom "[z], the electricity just went out!"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_3 with dissolve
    y "I noticed!"
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_4
    mom "I think they cut us off... I couldn't pay the bill on time."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_5
    y "It's okay, Mom. I have a shift at the library anyway."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_4
    show ep4_p1_bedroom4_4_2
    mom "I'm sorry, dear."
    scene ep4_p1_bedroom4_5
    show ep4_p1_bedroom4_5_2
    y "Don't worry about it. We'll figure it out."
    jump ep4_library



label ep4_library:

    play sound "sounds/biking.ogg"
    scene ep4_p2_library0_outside with dissolve
    pause

    play sound "sounds/flattire.ogg"
    scene ep4_p2_library0_outside1
    x "No, no, no... not a flat tire! Ugh, guess I'll have to walk home."
    stop sound fadeout 2
    scene ep4_p2_library0_outside2
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library1_1
    play sound "sounds/door_pling.ogg"
    x "Another day at the library. Luckly Boss doesn't work on Saturdays."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_2
    pause

    play sound "sounds/lightswitch.mp3"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_3
    pause
    play sound "sounds/opendoor2.ogg"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_4
    x "I wonder if Luna will stop by today..."

    scene ep4_p2_library1_5 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library1_6
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library1_7 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library1_8 with dissolve
    play sound "sounds/door_pling.ogg"
    ash "[z], there you are."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_9
    ash "We need to talk about that... misunderstanding at the lake."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_10
    y "Ashley? What are you doing here?"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_11
    ash "I wanted to apologize for my friends' behavior."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_12
    ash "They can be so dramatic sometimes."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_13
    y "You said some pretty awful things too, in case you forgot."

    scene ep4_p2_library1_14
    ash "Oh please, you know I was just playing along."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_15
    ash "Would you rather I defended you in front of them?"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_16
    y "That's not an apology. You called us weirdos!"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_17
    ash "Ugh, fine. If it makes you feel better: 'Sorry we hurt your little girlfriend's feelings.'"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_18
    ash "Happy now?"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_19
    ash "But you know how it is, people talk. Especially about your little artist friend..."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_20
    y "Luna's done nothing wrong."

    scene ep4_p2_library1_21
    ash "Hey, I'm on your side!"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_22
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library1_23
    ash "Which is why I convinced Dad to extend your family's loan terms."

    play sound "sounds/movechair.ogg"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_24
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library1_25
    y "What? How do you even..."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_26
    ash "Small town, big ears. Come by my place later and I'll show you a way to make those payments a little easier."

    scene ep4_p2_library1_27
    y "Why would you help me?"
    scene ep4_p2_library1_28
    ash "Maybe I don't like seeing you struggle. Or maybe..."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_29
    ash "...I don't like seeing you waste time on people who can't appreciate you properly."
    scene ep4_p2_library1_30
    pause

    play sound "sounds/door_pling.ogg"
    scene ep4_p2_library2_1
    mira "[z], ready to.."
    scene ep4_p2_library2_2
    mira "Oh."
    scene ep4_p2_library2_3
    mira "Should I come back later?"
    scene ep4_p2_library2_4
    ash "We're done here."
    scene ep4_p2_library2_5
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library2_6 with dissolve
    y "I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be."
    scene ep4_p2_library2_7
    mira "Great! Let's get started."
    scene ep4_p2_library2_8
    x "That was weird."


    scene ep4_p2_library3_1 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library3_2
    mira "So... who was that?"
    scene ep4_p2_library3_3
    y "Well, that was Ashley."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_4
    mira "No offense, but she seemed a little... forceful. Are you two... together?"
    scene ep4_p2_library3_5
    y "Me and Ashley?"
    scene ep4_p2_library3_6
    y "Absolutely not."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_7
    mira "Oh! Sorry, I just, she was leaning in so close and talking about helping you. It almost looked like a couple's argument."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_8
    y "Trust me, there's nothing romantic there. She's... complicated."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_9
    y "And not really my type."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_10
    mira "Got it. I guess I'm just a sucker for romance. I read too many books where enemies turn into lovers."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_11
    y "It's not going to happen in this story."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_12
    y "Actually, I'm... kind of seeing someone else."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_13
    mira "Oh? Really? That's nice! So there's someone in your life."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_14
    y "I mean, it's not official or anything, but..."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_15
    y "...we do have something... special. It's complicated right now."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_16
    mira "That's so sweet. I'm rooting for you. I want everyone to get their happy ending."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_17
    y "Thanks. I'll admit, it's nice having someone cheering me on, even if we barely know each other."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_18
    mira "We might be new friends, but I'm still rooting for you. Seriously."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_19
    y "I appreciate it, Mira."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_20
    mira "Hey, I just like seeing people happy."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_21
    y "Heh. Well, thanks for being so positive."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_22
    y "Alright, let's get back to work."
    scene ep4_p2_library3_23 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library3_24 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library3_25 with dissolve
    pause




    play sound "sounds/door_pling.ogg"
    scene ep4_p2_library4_1
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library4_2
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library4_3
    pause
    scene ep4_p2_library4_4
    ash "I'll be outside for exactly two minutes. If you want real help..."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_5
    ash "...try to keep up."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_6
    y "I'm not your puppet, Ashley."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_7
    ash "Then prove it. Follow me and help your family."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_8
    ash "Or stay here shelving books with the human equivalent of beige wallpaper."

    scene ep4_p2_library4_9
    ash "Clock's ticking, [z]. A little curiosity never hurt anyone."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_10
    x "Fuck..."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_11
    y "Mira, can you close today?"
    scene ep4_p2_library4_12
    mira "Are you sure about that?"
    scene ep4_p2_library4_13
    y "Of course! You'll do great."
    scene ep4_p2_library4_14
    mira "Alright... if you say so."
    jump ep4_ashley_drivingtohouse

label ep4_ashley_drivingtohouse:
    play looping_sound "sounds/citysounds.mp3" fadein 1.0

    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse_wide with dissolve

    pause
    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse2
    x "I can't believe I'm actually considering going to Ashley's place."
    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse3
    x "But if she can really help my family, maybe it's worth the risk."

    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse4
    x "Better start walking."
    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse5
    x "This feels off. Ashley has always been... difficult."
    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse6
    x "But Mom needs help. I can't just ignore that."

    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse7
    play sound "sounds/car_horn.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse8
    ash "Hey, [z]! Need a lift?"

    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse9
    y "Ashley?"
    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse10
    ash "Who else? Hop in."

    scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse11
    x "Should I get in?"
    menu:
        "{color=#00ff00}Get in the car":
            $ get_in_car = True
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12
            y "Uh, sure. Thanks."

            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving1

            play looping_sound2 "sounds/drivingcar.mp3" fadein 1.0
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving2

            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving3
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving4
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving5
            ash "So... beautiful day, huh?"
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving6
            y "Yeah."

            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving7
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving8
            ash "You seem tense."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving9
            y "Can you blame me? One minute we're practically at each other's throats, and now I'm heading to your place."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving10
            ash "I told you I'd help your family."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving11
            ash "If that's weird, then so be it."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving12
            y "I just hope I don't regret this."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving13
            ash "Regret's part of the fun. Buckle up, we're almost there."

            play sound "sounds/cargas.ogg"
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving14
            y "You might want to watch your speed."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving15
            ash "Relax, I know these roads like the back of my hand."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving16
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving17
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving18 with vpunch

            y "Look out!"
            play sound "sounds/tires_screech.ogg"
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving19
            pause
            play sound "sounds/carhorn.ogg"
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving20
            ash "Idiot! Didn't even signal."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving21
            y "That was close."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving22
            ash "See? I have quick reflexes."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving23
            x "She's reckless..."

            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving24
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving25
            ash "You okay? You look like you've seen a ghost."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving26
            y "Just didn't expect almost dying already."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving27
            ash "Don't worry. You're safe with me."

            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving28 with dissolve
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving29_wide
            stop looping_sound fadeout 1.0
            stop looping_sound2 fadeout 1.0
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving30
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving31
            stop music fadeout 3.0
            ash "Here we are."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving32
            y "Thanks for the ride, I guess."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving33
            ash "Anytime. Let's head inside."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_driving34
            x "I should probably stay on guard."
            jump ep4_ashley_house
        "Decline the ride":

            $ get_in_car = False
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12
            y "Thanks, but I prefer walking."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse10
            ash "Suit yourself. See you at my place."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking1
            pause
            play sound "sounds/car_engine_start.ogg"
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking2
            x "Well, that wasn't awkward at all."

            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking3
            pause
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking4
            y "Maybe this is a bad idea."
            scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking5
            y "But if she can help Mom..."

            if mira_follows == True:

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow1
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow2
                x "...I swear I can feel eyes on my back..."
                play sound "sounds/footsteps.ogg"
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow3
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow4


                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow5
                y "Hello?"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow6
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow7
                x "Guess I'm still rattled from Ashley..."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow8
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow9 with dissolve
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow10
                pause
                play sound "sounds/footsteps.ogg"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow11
                x "Footsteps?!"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow12
                y "I know someone's there!"

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow13
                x "Must be my imagination..."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow14 with dissolve
                y "Ashley's place should be close by..."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow15 with dissolve
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow16
                y "Her family has always had too much money for this small town..."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow17 with dissolve
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow18
                stop music fadeout 2.0
                mira "What is he doing?"
            else:

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow1
                y "Guess I'm on my own here..."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow1
                play sound "sounds/mjao.ogg"
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow2
                y "Huh? A cat...?"

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow3
                do "You there! Did you see a cat with a fish in its mouth?!"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow4
                y "Uh, yeah, it just ran past me."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow5
                do "Stole my best catch of the day! I'll catch that furball yet!"
                play sound "sounds/fast_footsteps.ogg"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow6
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow7
                y "O-kay... That was random."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow10 with dissolve
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow8
                x "Those two look like they're practicing hard..."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow9 with dissolve
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow10
                pause(0.1)
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow11
                pause(0.1)
                play sound "sounds/tennis-ball.mp3"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow12
                pause(0.1)
                with hpunch
                scene black with hpunch
                y "Oww... My head!"
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow13
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow14
                g2 "Oh no—[z]? Are you okay?! I didn't realize it was you!"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow15
                tgirl2 "You know him, Taylor?"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow16
                g2 "Yeah, he's in my class. We... uh, didn't exactly get along yesterday."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow17
                x "Figured she'd be the one to hit me."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow18
                g2 "I swear, I'm not always this rough, I mean, sorry if I smacked you too hard."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow19
                tgirl2 "That didn't sound weird at all..."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow20
                y "I'll live. But next time, maybe aim away from innocent bystanders."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow21
                x "Or at least warn me before you whack me..."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow22
                do "Hey! Either of you see a cat? It ran off with my fish again!"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow23
                y "Not this guy again..."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow24
                play sound "sounds/mjao.ogg"
                pause
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow25
                do "Stop, thief!"
                play sound "sounds/fast_footsteps.ogg"
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow26
                pause

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow27
                g2 "Anyway..."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow28
                g2 "...about yesterday... I might have said some stuff that was uncalled for. I'm sorry."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow20
                y "Apology accepted. I appreciate that."
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow21
                x "At least she's not doubling down on being mean..."

                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_nofollow29 with dissolve
                y "I should get going. Later."
                x "And hopefully no more surprises."
                stop music fadeout 3.0
                scene ep4_p3_drivingtohouse12_walking6_follow15 with dissolve
                y "This place is huge."


            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse1
            play sound "sounds/doorbell.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse2
            ash "You made it after all."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse3
            y "Yeah, I guess so."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse4
            ash "Come in."
            jump ep4_ashley_house

label ep4_ashley_house:
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse5
    stop looping_sound fadeout 1.0
    stop looping_sound2 fadeout 1.0
    play music "music/ashley_theme.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse6
    x "Wow… She really does live in a different world."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse7
    ash "Just wait here for a sec. I need to grab something from upstairs."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse8
    ash "Don't go snooping around too much, okay?"

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse9 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse10
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse11
    x "What is that?"
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse12
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse12_2
    if get_in_car == False and mira_follows == False:
        x "Wait a second, isn't that the same cat as from earlier?"
    else:
        x "A cat? With a fish?"


    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse13
    x "She says not to snoop, but it's hard not to look around..."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse14
    x "Everything looks so expensive..."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse14_2
    x "There's a giant TV..."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse14_3
    x "...some designer furniture..."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse14_4
    x "Whoa... some trophies. I didn't even know Ashley was this good at anything."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse14_5
    x "Fancy wine? I didn't think Ashley was into this kind of stuff..."
    x "Maybe it's her dad's... or maybe there's more to her life than she lets on."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse14_6
    x "Family photos... Looks like Ashley and her dad. They look more like colleagues than family."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse15
    x "She never talks about her mom. I wonder what happened..."


    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse16
    ash "Alright, done."

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse17 with dissolve
    ash "Make yourself comfortable."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse18
    y "So… you said you could help me, and my mom. What's the catch?"
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse19
    ash "Remember when I mentioned your family's mortgage? My father is well-connected with the bank."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse20
    ash "He might be able to grant a more lenient repayment schedule or reduce the interest rates. But..."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse21
    y "Right, the catch. You don't do charity."

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse22
    ash "Exactly. I just need you to take some pictures for my social media."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse23
    ash "My so-called 'friends' bailed, and I need new content."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse24
    y "So I'm your stand-in camera guy?"
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse25
    ash "Pretty much. You do this little favor for me, and I'll talk to my dad about cutting you some slack."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse26
    y "That's... big. And it feels a little too convenient."

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse27
    ash "Look, I'd ask someone else if I could, but my options are... limited. So let's just get this over with."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse28
    y "So I'm just another convenient option, huh?"
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse29
    ash "Call it whatever you want. You help me, maybe your mom catches a break. If not..."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse30
    y "Yeah, I get it."

    if mira_follows == True:
        scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse30_2
        pause
        show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse30_2_2
        pause
        hide ep4_p4_ashleyhouse30_2_2
        pause
        show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse30_2_2
        x "Is that… Mira outside the window? What is she doing here...?"
        x "It looks like from a horror movie."
        scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse30_3
        ash "Hey, focus. You want my help, right?"
        scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse31
        x "She hasn't see Mira. Huh…"

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse31

    menu:
        "{color=#00ff00}Accept Ashley's filming request":
            $ accepted_ashley_proposition = True
            $ persistent.accepted_ashley_proposition_flag = True
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept
            y "Fine. I'll do it."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept2
            ash "I knew you'd come around. The camera's upstairs."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept3
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room with dissolve
            ash "We'll set up the first shoot here. But hold on..."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room2
            ash "I'm gonna change into something more... photo-friendly."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room3
            y "Photo-friendly?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room4
            play sound "sounds/closedoor.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room5 with dissolve
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room6
            x "She's taking this way too seriously... but if it helps my mom, I'll manage."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room7
            x "Just need to keep a straight face, snap some pictures, and get out of here."


            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room8 with dissolve
            play sound "sounds/opendoor.ogg"
            ash "Ta-da! How does this look?"

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room8_sexy with Dissolve(1.0)
            pause

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room9
            y "Uh... it's definitely... eye-catching."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room11
            show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room10
            ash "Good. That's the point."
            hide ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room10
            ash "Alright, let's get a few pictures with this outfit. Think you can handle it?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room12
            y "Sure. Where do you want me?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room13
            ash "Take the phone and stand right there. Make sure you get my good angles."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room14
            y "All your angles, got it..."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room15_picture1
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room16
            ash "You're too far away."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room17
            y "I'm no photographer, but your phone kinda sucks."


            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room18_picture2
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room19_picture3
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room20_picture4
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room21
            x "This is so weird... but I have to keep it professional, I guess..."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room22
            ash "You're looking a bit flustered, [z]. You're not used to this, are you?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room23
            y "No, not really. I mean, I'm not a fashion photographer or anything."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room24
            ash "You're doing fine. Just keep snapping."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room25
            ash "This pose might be better."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room26_picture5
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room27_picture6
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room28_picture7
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room29
            ash "Let me see."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room30
            ash "These are decent, but I need variety for my feed."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room31
            ash "One sec, I've got an idea for a second outfit."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room32
            play sound "sounds/closedoor.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room33
            x "Variety? How many outfits does she plan on wearing?"


            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room34 with dissolve
            play sound "sounds/opendoor.ogg"
            pause



            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room34_sexy
            $ renpy.movie_cutscene("animations/E4/ep4_pan2.webm", stop_music=False)
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room35
            ash "Alright, let's try this."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room36
            y "Wait, you're wearing that?!"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room37
            ash "Yes. Underwear. It'll get a thousand likes in under an hour if we do it right."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room38
            x "Um, is that really necessary?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room39
            ash "My followers love this stuff. Just roll with it."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room40
            ash "Or do you want me to tell my dad you couldn't handle the job?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room41
            y "Fine... let's just get this done."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room42
            ash "Let's take some photos by my vanity. Take some closeups too."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room43_photo
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room44_photo
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room45_photo
            play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
            pause


            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room46
            x "I'm definitely not used to seeing a classmate this... exposed."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room47
            ash "Alright, let me check these shots... Hm, nice composition, decent lighting. Not bad."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room48
            ash "You know what, let's take some more photos in my bedroom. Bring the light."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room49 with dissolve
            x "Bring the light... It's like I'm her assistant or something."

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude with dissolve
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude_2 with dissolve
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude2
            ash "If you want, we can do a special bonus shoot, maybe even film a little?"
            show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude2_2
            menu:
                "{color=#00ff00}Yes":
                    $ accepted_ashley_proposition_more = True
                    $ persistent.accepted_ashley_proposition_more_flag = True
                    $ persistent.gallery_unlocked = True
                    $ persistent.scene1_unlock = True
                    call ep4_ashleyhouse_scene from _call_ep4_ashleyhouse_scene
                "No":

                    $ accepted_ashley_proposition_more = False
                    $ persistent.accepted_ashley_proposition_more_flag = False
                    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude3_no
                    y "What the... No way. You know I have something with Luna."
                    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude3_no2
                    ash "Alright, you've done more than enough."



            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending with dissolve
            ash "These should boost my engagement for the week."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending2
            y "Uh, glad I could help... I guess."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending3
            ash "You're a lifesaver, [z]. I'll talk to my dad ASAP. He owes me a favor, and you too, now."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending4
            ash "By the way, there's an art showcase tonight at the old gallery."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending5
            ash "I hate going alone, so I want you there. As my date."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending6
            y "Your date? That wasn't part of the deal."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending7
            ash "Think of it as an add-on. I heard your power got shut off. I can probably fix that, too."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending8
            y "Alright... I'm not promising anything flashy. Just walking in together, okay?"

            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_ending9
            ash "That's all I'm asking. See you tonight."
            jump ep4_art_exhibition_prep
        "Refuse and leave immediately":

            $ accepted_ashley_proposition = False
            $ accepted_ashley_proposition_more = False
            $ persistent.accepted_ashley_proposition_flag = False
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse
            y "No. You know what? I'm not your personal cameraman. Find someone else."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse2
            ash "Wow, ungrateful much?"
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse3
            ash "Fine, it's your choice. Door's that way."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse4
            y "Yeah, I'll see myself out."

            if mira_follows == True:
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse5

                pause
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse6
                y "Mira?!"
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse7
                y "You... followed me all the way here?"

                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse8
                mira "I... yeah. I got worried when you ran off with Ashley. I had a feeling she was up to something."


                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse9 with dissolve
                y "I appreciate the concern, but you know it's illegal to sneak onto someone else's property, right?"
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse10
                y "But... I guess you did help me from getting lured into something I'd regret."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse11
                mira "What did she want from you?"

                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse12
                y "She offered me a deal, something about helping with my family's mortgage."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse13
                y "In exchange, I had to take some photos for her social media. But knowing Ashley, these wouldn't be just ordinary pics."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse14
                y "I'm already in enough complications with... other things, and I didn't want to owe her any favors."

                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse15
                mira "Seriously? That's... weirdly generous of her. And also sketchy."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse16
                mira "Still, that's a lot to turn down given your situation."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse17
                y "Yeah. It was tempting, but the price was too high."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse18
                mira "Well, I'm glad you didn't cave in."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse19
                y "Same here. Though, next time, if you're worried, maybe just text me or something, instead of sneaking in?"

                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse20
                mira "Fair enough. So, do you want to head out?"
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse21
                y "Great. Let's get out of here."

                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse22
                y "Oh, before we go our separate ways, are you planning to check out the art exhibition at the old gallery tonight?"
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse23
                mira "Actually, I was thinking about going."
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse24
                y "Maybe I'll see you there, then."
                jump ep4_art_exhibition_prep
            else:


                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse_nofollow
                play sound "sounds/footsteps_pavement.ogg"
                y "What a waste of time..."


                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse_nofollow2
                x "Is Ashley... taking pictures in the window like that?"
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse_nofollow2_2 with dissolve
                pause
                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse_nofollow3
                y "Seriously, what's her deal...?"

                scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_refuse_nofollow4
                x "I'm done here. I just hope I can find another way to help Mom."

                jump ep4_art_exhibition_prep

            jump ep4_art_exhibition_prep

label ep4_ashleyhouse_scene:
    image ep4_hj_pov = Movie(channel="movie_dp", play = "animations/E4/ep4_hj_pov.webm")
    image ep4_hj_side = Movie(channel="movie_dp", play = "animations/E4/ep4_hj_side.webm")
    image ep4_hj_pov2 = Movie(channel="movie_dp", play = "animations/E4/ep4_hj_pov_fast.webm")
    image ep4_hj_side2 = Movie(channel="movie_dp", play = "animations/E4/ep4_hj_side_fast.webm")
    image ep4_bj_side = Movie(channel="movie_dp", play = "animations/E4/ep4_bj_side.webm")
    image ep4_bj_side2 = Movie(channel="movie_dp", play = "animations/E4/ep4_bj_side_fast.webm")
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude3
    y "I mean... I guess, why not."


    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude4
    pause

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude5_photo
    play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude6_photo
    play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude7_photo
    play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude8
    ash "You know what the viewers would love?"
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude9
    y "What?"
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude10
    ash "This."
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude11
    play sound "sounds/rustling_clothes.ogg"
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude12
    pause
    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude13
    ash "Just start filming."
    show ep4_hj_pov
    pause
    show ep4_hj_side
    pause
    show ep4_hj_pov2
    pause
    show ep4_hj_side2
    pause

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude14
    ash "Why don't we take things a step further…"

    scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude15
    pause
    show ep4_bj_side
    pause
    show ep4_bj_side2
    pause

    menu:
        "Cum inside":
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude16
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude17
            ash "Too bad you came so fast. Otherwise we could have done more."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude18
            y "I think I'm probably lucky nothing more happened."
        "Cum on face":
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude19
            pause
            show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude20
            pause
            hide ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude20
            show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude21
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude22
            ash "Too bad you came so fast. Otherwise we could have done more."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude18
            y "I think I'm probably lucky nothing more happened."
        "{color=#00ff00}Mod: Both":
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude16
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude17
            ash "Too bad you came so fast. Otherwise we could have done more."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude18
            y "It's not enough for me...I want to come again!!"
            pause
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude19
            pause
            show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude20
            pause
            hide ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude20
            show ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude21
            pause
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude22
            ash "Too bad you came so fast. Otherwise we could have done more."
            scene ep4_p4_ashleyhouse_accept_room_nude18
            y "I think I'm probably lucky nothing more happened."


    return

label ep4_art_exhibition_prep:

    stop music fadeout 2.0
    scene ep4_p5_home with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p5_home2
    if accepted_ashley_proposition_more:
        x "I can't believe I went through with that..."
        x "How am I supposed to look Luna in the eye now?"
    elif accepted_ashley_proposition and not accepted_ashley_proposition_more:
        x "At least I didn't let things get any crazier..."
        x "But this still feels so wrong helping Ashley."
    else:
        x "I thought my house would be closer."


    play music "music/positive_theme.ogg" fadein 1.0

    if accepted_ashley_proposition:

        scene ep4_p5_home_light1 with dissolve
        x "Home at last, and the lights are on."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light2
        mom "[z], welcome back!"
        scene ep4_p5_home_light3
        mom "Good news: our electricity's back."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light4
        y "That was quick. How did you manage that?"
        scene ep4_p5_home_light5
        mom "The power company said a partial payment was made on our behalf. I'm not sure who paid."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light6
        x "Ashley must've helped already."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light7
        y "I'm just glad it's back."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light8
        mom "Me too. I was worried it'd take days."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light9 with dissolve
        mom "But you look tired. Everything okay?"
        scene ep4_p5_home_light10
        y "Just a long day. I dropped by Ashley's, and she offered some help with the mortgage."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light11
        y "Apparently, her dad has connections at the bank."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light12
        mom "Really? I'm not sure how to feel about that... but if it keeps a roof over our heads, I'm grateful."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light14
        y "Anyway, there's an art exhibition tonight."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light13
        y "I'm going to support a friend."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light15
        mom "An art exhibition? You do have something decent to wear, right? I can iron a shirt if you'd like."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light16
        y "No, it's okay. I think I'll find something."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light17 with dissolve
        y "Let me find that old suit..."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light18
        x "Ugh, it's been a while since I wore this."

        scene ep4_p5_home_light19 with dissolve
        pause
        scene ep4_p5_home_light20
        mom "You look handsome."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light21
        mom "Well, good luck. Enjoy your evening, [z]."
        scene ep4_p5_home_light22
        y "Thanks, Mom. I'll be back later, don't wait up."
        scene black with Dissolve(2.0)
        pause
        jump ep4_art_exhibition
    else:


        scene ep4_p5_home_dark1 with dissolve
        x "Still dark, still no power."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark1_2
        mom "[z], welcome home!"
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark2
        mom "Oh, watch the candles. No word from the power company yet."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark3
        mom "We're overdue on payments, so we'll have to wait."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark4
        y "I'm working on it too. I guess we'll manage for now."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark5
        y "Also, there's an art exhibition tonight. I promised I'd go."

        scene ep4_p5_home_dark6
        mom "We can't even iron your clothes..."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark7
        y "I'll deal with it. Let me change real quick."

        scene ep4_p5_home_dark8 with dissolve
        x "Let me find that old suit..."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark9
        x "Ugh, it's been a while since I wore this."

        scene ep4_p5_home_dark10 with dissolve
        pause
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark11
        mom "You look handsome."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark12
        mom "Well, good luck. Enjoy your evening, [z]."
        scene ep4_p5_home_dark13
        y "Thanks, Mom. I'll be back later, don't wait up."
        jump ep4_art_exhibition



label ep4_art_exhibition:
    stop looping_sound fadeout 1.0
    stop looping_sound2 fadeout 1.0
    play looping_sound2 "sounds/outdoors_nighttime.mp3" fadein 0.5
    scene ep4_art_exhibition1_outside1 with dissolve
    pause
    if accepted_ashley_proposition:


        scene ep4_art_exhibition1_outside2
        ash "Hey, you made it. Glad to see you can keep a promise."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition1_outside3
        y "Yeah, yeah."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition1_outside4
        ash "Just don't complain if I drag you around for a few photos."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition1_outside5
        y "Fine. Just... let's keep it simple. I'd rather not make a spectacle."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition1_outside6
        ash "Relax. Let's go inside and see what all the fuss is about."
    else:

        y "I hope things won't be awkward with Luna after yesterday."
    stop looping_sound2 fadeout 0.5
    play looping_sound "sounds/background_art.ogg" fadein 0.5
    play music "music/art_theme.ogg" fadein 0.5
    if accepted_ashley_proposition:
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside1 with dissolve
        y "Wow... there are more people here than I expected."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside2
        x "Luna's work must have drawn quite a crowd."
    else:
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside1_2 with dissolve
        y "Wow... there are more people here than I expected."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside2_2
        x "Luna's work must have drawn quite a crowd."


    if accepted_ashley_proposition:
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside3 with dissolve
        ash "It's a decent turnout. I've seen bigger crowds, but for a local gallery, this is solid."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside4
        y "Yeah, definitely more than I was expecting."

        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside5
        ash "Hey, there's Carla!"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside6
        ash "I need to show my face and talk to her for a minute."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside7
        ash "Wait here, okay? Don't disappear on me."


    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside8 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside9
    y "These paintings are incredible."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside10 with dissolve
    y "The colors, the emotions... it's like they're alive."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside11 with dissolve
    x "This one... it feels so familiar."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside12
    x "Wait, isn't this the painting she did with me?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside13
    x "I can't believe it."


    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside14
    al "Hey [z]! Is that you?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside15
    y "Alex! Sophia! You made it!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside16
    so "Yup! After you told us about this art exhibition, we figured it'd be a fun way to spend the evening."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside17
    al "And we knew you'd be here supporting Luna. Thought we'd tag along."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside18
    y "You know me too well."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside19
    so "So, is she around? We'd love to finally meet her."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside20
    y "Yeah, she should be here somewhere. Let's go find her."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside21 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside22 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside23 with dissolve
    x "Hmmm where is she?"

    if accepted_ashley_proposition:

        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside24 with dissolve
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside25
        ash "[z], there you are."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside26
        ash "You can't just arrive with me and then disappear, you know?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside27
        ash "We're supposed to at least pretend to enjoy each other's company for a bit."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside28
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside29
        al "Ashley? What are you doing talking to [z]?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside30
        so "I didn't know you two were... friends?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside31
        ash "Well, hello Sophia."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside32
        ash "Alex."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside33
        al "Hi... Ashley."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside34
        x "This is awkward."

        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside35
        ash "Anyway, don't wander off yet. People are starting to ask who I came with."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside36
        y "Right, but I was just..."

        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside37
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside38
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside39
        al "Since when does Ashley talk to you like that?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside40
        so "Yeah, did we miss something?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside41
        y "It's complicated. She asked me to accompany her tonight."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside42
        al "Wait, you're here with Ashley? The Ashley from our class?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside43
        y "I know it's surprising. She needed a date for the evening."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside44
        so "That doesn't sound like her at all."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside45
        y "Trust me, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it."
    else:
        scene ep4_art_exhibition2_inside24_2 with dissolve
        pause

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna1
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna2
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna3
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna4
    y "Wait, isn't that..."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna5 with Dissolve(1.0)
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna6 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna7 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna8
    y "Luna!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna9
    luna "Oh! [z]! You made it."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna10
    luna "Thank you so much for coming."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna11
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna12
    y "First of all, I don't like you wearing heels."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna13
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna14
    y "Anyway... how are you holding up?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna15
    luna "Nervous, honestly. But seeing you here... it helps."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna16
    y "I was worried after..."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna17
    luna "It's okay. We can talk later, somewhere more private."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna18
    luna "For now, let's just enjoy the evening."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna19
    y "Sure, of course."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna20
    y "I'm really proud of you, Luna. The exhibition is amazing."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna21
    luna "Thank you. I'm just glad everything came together."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna22
    luna "Oh! And you brought friends?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna23
    y "Of course. I want you to meet my best friends."


    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna24
    y "Luna, this is Alex and Sophia."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna25
    y "Guys, this is Luna."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna26
    luna "It's wonderful to meet you both."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna27
    so "We've heard so much about you."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna28
    al "Yeah, he can't stop talking about you."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna29
    y "Guys!"

    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna30
    luna "All good things, I hope."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna31
    so "Absolutely! Also, your artwork is stunning."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition3_luna32
    luna "Thank you so much."


    play sound "sounds/microphone_feedback.ogg"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage1
    organizer "Ladies and gentlemen, please gather around for a few words from our featured artist, Luna!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage2 with dissolve
    pause
    play sound "sounds/micfeedback.ogg"
    stop looping_sound fadeout 2.0
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage3 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage4
    luna "Um... h-hello everyone."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage5
    luna "Thank you so much for being here tonight. I'm a little... overwhelmed."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage6
    luna "I just moved here, and I barely know anyone, so this is... well, it's a big deal for me."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage7
    luna "The pieces you see here come from different moments and feelings in my life..."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage8
    luna "I hope, in some way, they speak to you as they have to me."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage9
    luna "And to the person who's made me feel at home here... "
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage10 with dissolve
    luna "Thank you."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage11
    luna "Again, thank you all for coming... and please enjoy the rest of the evening."
    play sound "sounds/applause.mp3"
    play looping_sound "sounds/background_art.ogg" fadein 2.0


    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage12
    y "That was awesome. She's so composed up there."
    stop sound fadeout 2.0
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage13 with dissolve
    so "Yeah, I'm super impressed!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage14 with dissolve
    al "And she didn't even look nervous. I'm glad we came."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage15
    so "I think Alex and I are going to check out the snack bar before everything disappears."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage16
    al "Want us to grab you something?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage17
    y "Nah, I'm good. You two go ahead. I'll stick around here for a bit."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage18
    so "Cool. We'll be right back!"


    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage19
    x "They seem to be having fun. I should probably check on Luna."


    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1

    if accepted_ashley_proposition:
        ash "There you are! I turn around for one second and you vanish again."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley2
        x "Here we go again..."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley3
        ash "First of all, thanks from earlier, I already got tons of likes."
        if accepted_ashley_proposition_more == True:
            scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley4
            ash "Especially on that video."

        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley5
        ash "Secondly, don't forget you agreed to be my date tonight. I've got someone important I want you to meet."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley6
        y "Alright, alright. Lead the way, Princess."


        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley7
        ash "Over here, I want you to meet Carla. She's one of my sponsors for the upcoming event."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley8 with dissolve
        carla "Hey, Ashley."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley9
        carla "And... so you're the lucky date tonight?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley10
        y "Uh, guess so. I'm [z]. Nice to meet you."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley11
        carla "Nice to meet you too. Ashley mentioned this exhibition just yesterday. I'm impressed it all came together so quickly."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley12
        carla "For something so last-minute, it's surprisingly classy."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley13
        ash "He's not as clueless as he looks. When he wants to, he can be pretty decent company."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley14
        y " Wow, thanks for that glowing endorsement."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley15
        carla "You two are cute. Enjoy the night, I'll catch you later."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley16
        ash "She's important for my future collaborations, so I needed to show her I'm not just all talk."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley17
        y "Makes sense. I'll behave for the rest of the evening... mostly."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley18 with dissolve
        ash "You better. This is a big deal for me."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley19
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley20
    else:
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_2
        y "Ashley? What are you doing here?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley3
        ash "You think you can turn me down and still slip out of my sight unscathed?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_3
        ash "Nice try. But I will show you what you missed out on."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_4
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_5
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_6
        y "Wait... is that you?!"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_7
        ash "Mhm. This bikini shot is just the appetizer, [z]."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_8
        y "Right..."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_9
        ash "Anyway, standing here won't do either of us any good."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_10
        ash "Follow me. I want to show you something."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley1_11
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley20_2


    luna "[z]? Hey..."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley21
    luna "Ashley... I didn't expect to see you two talking."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley22
    y "Luna! Uh, right, it's not what it looks like."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley23
    ash "Relax. We're just chatting."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley24
    luna "About yesterday?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley25
    ash "You mean when you two spied on us?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley26
    luna "We weren't spying on you. We were just grabbing our stuff, and you went off on us."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley27
    ash "Look, I have better things to do than stand here arguing."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley28
    ash "Besides, this exhibit isn't half bad. I can see why people showed up, your pieces do stand out."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley29
    ash "Anyway, I'll catch you later, [z]."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley30
    ash "Enjoy the rest of the evening."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley31 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley32
    y "I'm sorry if I brought any tension to your big night."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley33
    luna "Don't worry. Lets just focus on the art, okay?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley34
    luna "Still... it's kind of strange seeing Ashley act so kind. That's not what I expected."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley32
    y "I know exactly what you mean. I'm still trying to figure her out myself."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley35
    organizer "Luna, a journalist is here, and they want to interview you about the featured pieces."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley36
    luna "A journalist? That sounds exciting. I'd love to."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley37
    luna "Sorry, [z]. Do you mind if I go talk to them for a minute?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley38
    y "Not at all. Take your time."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley39
    luna "Thanks. I'll be back soon, okay?"


    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley40
    y "She's got a lot on her plate tonight."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition5_ashley41
    y "Still, I'm glad to be here for her."





    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira1 with dissolve
    if accepted_ashley_proposition:
        x "I need a breather... This whole Ashley 'date' thing is weird. And I haven't had a real chance to talk with Luna yet."
    else:
        x "I need a breather... I haven't had a real chance to talk with Luna yet."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira2
    x "I'll just sit here and collect my thoughts for a minute."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira3
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira4
    pause

    if accepted_ashley_proposition == False and mira_follows == True:

        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready1
        mira "Didn't expect to bump into you again so soon."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready2
        y "Heh, well, I did say I was coming here. Glad you decided to check it out."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready3
        mira "Yeah, I wanted to see Luna's art..."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready4
        mira "...and make sure you're still okay after earlier."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready5
        y "I'm fine. Thanks for backing me up back there. I definitely made the right call walking away."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready6
        mira "That's a relief. Let's enjoy the exhibition, then."

    elif accepted_ashley_proposition == True and mira_follows == True:

        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk1
        mira "Oh, hi [z]! I didn't realize you were here too."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk2
        y "Mira? I didn't know you'd be coming."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk3
        mira "So... you went through with Ashley's little arrangement after all."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk4
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk5
        y "I guess you saw me at her place. Sorry if it looked... sketchy."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk6
        mira "Did everything go okay?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk7
        y "It was intense, but I'm managing. Thanks for looking out for me, though."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk8
        mira "Of course. Just be careful around her."
    else:



        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk1
        mira "Oh, hi [z]! I didn't realize you were here too."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_sawnotalk2
        y "Mira? I didn't know you'd be coming. Enjoying the artwork so far?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready3
        mira "Absolutely—some of these pieces are gorgeous. Thought I'd support the local art scene."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira5_talkedalready5
        y "That's awesome. I needed a breather from the crowd, so this bench looked inviting."




    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira6
    mira "Art gallery or not, you look like you're juggling a million things."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira7
    y "High school drama never really stops, does it?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira8
    mira "Nope, part of the experience, I guess."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira9
    y "Anyway, let me introduce you to my friends. I think you'll get along great."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition6_mira10
    mira "Sure, I'd love that."


    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone1 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone2
    y "Oh, look. Luna's back... and it seems she's chatting with Sophia."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone3
    mira "She's the artist, right? The one with the turquoise dress over there?"
    y "Yep, that's her. She just gave this big speech. She did great."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone4
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone5
    al "[z]! There you are. We lost you for a minute."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone6
    so "Luna and I were talking about her creative process. It's super inspiring!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone7
    luna "It's mostly just me throwing paint around until something sticks."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone8
    so "Don't be modest."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone9
    y "Well, everyone, this is Mira, my new coworker at the library."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone10
    mira "Nice to finally meet you guys. I'm glad I came here. [z] has been a huge help on my first day."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone11
    so "Aw, that's sweet of him."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone12
    al "Always good to have another buddy in the group. Welcome aboard!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone13
    luna "Great to meet you, Mira."


    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone14 with dissolve
    so "Hey, since we're all here, how about we take a group photo?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone15
    al "Sophia, that's your solution for everything, pics or it didn't happen, right?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone16
    so "Exactly! Besides, we need proof we were all cultured for one night."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone17
    mira "I'm in. Let's commemorate the moment!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone18
    luna "Yeah, let's do it. Just make sure everyone fits in the shot."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone19 with dissolve
    so "Alright, everyone squeeze in! [z], move closer."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone20
    y "Dude, I'm as close as I can be!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone21
    al "Watch where you're stepping. I have expensive shoes on."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone22
    mira "Someone's fancy... Must be nice."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone23
    al "Hey, we're at an art exhibition. I have to look the part."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone24 with dissolve
    so "Three, two, one, smile!"
    scene white
    pause(0.1)
    play sound "sounds/camera.ogg"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone25
    so "Perfect! Although, I think you blinked, Alex."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone26
    al "No way, let me see!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone27
    so "Knew it."
    al "Ugh, you're right. I blinked. We should retake it!"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone28
    so "Alex, no retakes! This is the moment, imperfections and all."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone29
    al "But a perfect shot matters! Come on, just one more try?"
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone30
    so "Life isn't a photo studio, Alex. Embrace the blink!"

    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone31
    y "Tonight's all about enjoying the little moments."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone32
    mira "Absolutely. It makes everything better."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone33
    luna "Couldn't agree more. This is perfect."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone34
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone35 with dissolve
    pause



    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone36 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone37 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone38 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone39 with dissolve
    y "This is nice... all of us here together."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition7_everyone40
    luna "It really is."


    jump ep4_art_exhibition_part2


label ep4_art_exhibition_part2:

    scene ep4_art_exhibition4_stage1 with dissolve
    organizer "Thank you all for coming! Have a wonderful night."
    stop looping_sound fadeout 2.0
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending1 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending2
    al "We should get going."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending3
    so "Yeah, but let's hang out again soon."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending4
    y "Definitely. Thanks for coming."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending5
    luna "It was great meeting you both."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending6
    so "You too, Luna. Keep up the amazing work."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending7
    mira "I should head out as well. See you at work, [z]."
    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending8
    y "See you, Mira."

    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending9 with dissolve
    organizer "Luna, could I talk to you for a second?"


    if accepted_ashley_proposition:
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending10_2
        pause
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending11
        ash "There you are."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending12
        y "Hey. Everything go well?"
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending13
        ash "Yes. Thank you again for your help."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending14
        y "No problem."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending15
        ash "I need to leave now."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending13
        ash "But I'll see you later."
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending14
        y "Alright. Goodnight, Ashley."
    else:
        scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending10
        pause

    scene ep4_art_exhibition8_ending16
    pause
    stop music fadeout 2.0
    scene ep4_p7_outside1 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside2
    x "I should probably wait for Luna."

    play music "music/love.ogg"
    scene ep4_p7_outside3 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside4
    y "Hey, Luna. Over here."
    scene ep4_p7_outside5
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside6
    luna "Sorry for making you wait."
    scene ep4_p7_outside7
    luna "They needed me for a few last-minute things inside."
    scene ep4_p7_outside8
    y "Don't worry about it. I was happy to wait for you."

    scene ep4_p7_outside9
    luna "Tonight was... overwhelming. In a good way, but still a lot to handle."
    scene ep4_p7_outside10
    y "I can imagine. You did an amazing job, though. The place was packed, and everyone loved your work."
    scene ep4_p7_outside11
    luna "I'm just relieved it all went smoothly."
    scene ep4_p7_outside12
    luna "Thank you for coming, and for bringing your friends."
    scene ep4_p7_outside13
    y "They all thought your artwork was incredible. I'm proud of you."
    scene ep4_p7_outside14
    luna "Thanks."
    scene ep4_p7_outside15
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside16
    luna "So, about yesterday..."
    scene ep4_p7_outside17
    y "I've been worried, to be honest. You disappeared so quickly after we.."
    scene ep4_p7_outside18
    luna "..kissed. I know. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to run away like that."


    scene ep4_p7_outside19
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside20
    luna "It wasn't that I didn't want it."
    scene ep4_p7_outside21
    luna "It just hit me... harder than I expected."
    scene ep4_p7_outside22
    y "You don't have to apologize."
    scene ep4_p7_outside23
    y "I only want to make sure you're okay."


    scene ep4_p7_outside24
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside25
    luna "You deserve to know why I reacted that way. It's... something personal about me."
    scene ep4_p7_outside26
    y "I'm listening."


    scene ep4_p7_outside27
    luna "I have a rare form of synesthesia, but it's not about sounds or letters..."
    scene ep4_p7_outside28
    luna "Basically, I feel strong emotions, both mine and other people's, as intense bursts of color."
    scene ep4_p7_outside29
    luna "Sometimes it's really beautiful... but it can be overwhelming."
    scene ep4_p7_outside30
    y "Wow... I've heard of synesthesia, but I never realized it could be so intense."
    scene ep4_p7_outside31
    luna "Yeah. Usually, I manage it fine. But strong emotions, especially something as intimate as a kiss, can flood my senses."
    scene ep4_p7_outside32
    luna "It's hard to describe."
    scene ep4_p7_outside33
    luna "Imagine every color turning neon-bright in your mind all at once."
    scene ep4_p7_outside34
    y "That must feel like sensory overload..."
    scene ep4_p7_outside35
    luna "Exactly. I've lost friends who thought I was being 'dramatic' or that I was pushing them away when I couldn't explain why I needed space."
    scene ep4_p7_outside36
    luna "So I just... freaked out a bit yesterday."


    scene ep4_p7_outside22
    y "I'm sorry you went through that."
    scene ep4_p7_outside37
    y "And I'm sorry if I pushed too hard. I had no idea."
    scene ep4_p7_outside38
    luna "No, don't blame yourself. I just didn't know how to tell you before."
    scene ep4_p7_outside39
    luna "I... I'm still learning to trust people with this."
    scene ep4_p7_outside40
    y "Thank you for trusting me enough to share it now."
    scene ep4_p7_outside41
    luna "Thank you for understanding, [z]. Really."


    scene ep4_p7_outside42 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside43
    y "So... does that mean you're okay if we... keep exploring these feelings between us?"
    scene ep4_p7_outside44
    luna "Yes, of course. I like you, [z]."
    scene ep4_p7_outside45
    luna "Just know that sometimes I might get overwhelmed in the heat of the moment. "
    scene ep4_p7_outside46
    luna "It doesn't mean I want to stop, I just might need a second to catch my breath."
    scene ep4_p7_outside47
    y "I can handle that."


    scene ep4_p7_outside48
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside49
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside50
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside51
    y "Can I...?"
    scene ep4_p7_outside52
    luna "Yes..."
    play sound "sounds/heartbeat.ogg"


    scene ep4_p7_outside53
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside54 with dissolve
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside55
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside56
    luna "That was... better than the first time. Less panic, more color."
    scene ep4_p7_outside57
    y "I'll take that as a good sign."

    scene ep4_p7_outside58 with Dissolve(1.0)
    pause
    scene ep4_p7_outside59
    luna "Thank you [z]. Honestly, my nerves were all over the place. But having you there made it easier."

    scene ep4_p7_outside60
    luna "Sorry... I guess the adrenaline crash is hitting me."
    scene ep4_p7_outside61
    y "You look exhausted. It's been a long day, maybe we should head home?"

    scene ep4_p7_outside62
    y "Come on. I'll walk you back. You've definitely earned some rest."
    scene ep4_p7_outside63
    luna "Thanks, [z]. That sounds perfect."


    scene ep4_p7_outside64 with dissolve

    if accepted_ashley_proposition_more:
        x "Luna's smile tonight means everything... and here I am, pretending I didn't just mess around with Ashley."

        x "I don’t know how much longer I can keep acting like this won’t catch up to me..."

    jump ep4_outro


label ep4_outro:
    stop music fadeout 2.0
    scene black with Dissolve(2)
    pause
    show e4_outro with dissolve
    pause
    hide e4_outro
    if 4 not in persistent.completed_episodes:
        $ persistent.completed_episodes.append(4)
        show newpostsunlocked with dissolve
        pause
        hide newpostsunlocked
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