label episode2:
    stop music fadeout 2.0
    play music gamemusic fadein 2.0
    $ corruption = 0
    scene casteenb002b with fast_dissolve
    sam "Well well, look who finally decided to show up."
    sam "You always show up when the pastries are still warm, huh?"
    sam "Lucky for you, I saved the last chocolate croissant."
    scene casteenb001 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Hey Sam, still charming everyone who walks through that door?"
    jason "This place smells like a dream, as always."
    jason "How’ve you been holding up lately?"
    scene casteenb002 with fast_dissolve
    sam "Tired but alive. These early shifts are brutal."
    sam "Still, watching people fight over brioche at 8 AM keeps things entertaining."
    jason "So, your call said that you probably found... someone?"
    scene casteenb006 with fast_dissolve
    sam "Yes! They’ve been sitting there for about fifteen minutes now, just like I told you."
    sam "The second they walked through the door, I thought of you."
    jason "Appreciate the heads-up, Sam."
    scene casteenb007 with fast_dissolve
    sam "They’re over there, corner table."
    sam "The girl’s got that look in her eyes—half fire, half fear. You’d love it."
    sam "And here’s the juicy bit: there’s tension between them."
    scene casteenb005 with fast_dissolve
    sam "He’s either her boyfriend or something close, but he’s clearly not helping her."
    sam "There’s something fragile about her right now—you could step right in."
    jason "You’re the best, Sam. Really."
    scene casteenb008 with fast_dissolve
    jason "I don’t know how you keep finding them, but I’m not complaining."
    jason "Let’s see what kind of story they are hiding."
    scene casteenb004 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "No, it’s impossible. I can’t ask my parents again."
    emilia "They’ve already done everything they could, and I can’t put them through more."
    emilia "I need to find another solution."
    scene casteenb003 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "All I’m asking for is a small advance."
    emilia "Just enough to cover my last year—I've come so far, I can't stop now."
    emilia "Architecture school wasn't supposed to end like this."
    emilia "I’ll probably have to take a job, that’s the only way now."
    emilia "But with all the school hours, the deadlines, the reviews... it’s impossible."
    scene casteenb009 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I can barely sleep as it is."
    christopher "If I had the money, I’d help you. You know that, right?"
    christopher "I’m flat broke right now. Everything's tight."
    emilia "Oh really? And yet somehow, there was enough for a brand new motorcycle last month?"
    emilia "But helping me out a little, that’s too much?"
    scene casteenb012 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Excuse me—sorry to interrupt, really."
    jason "I couldn’t help but overhear part of your conversation. I know that’s terribly rude."
    scene casteenb010 with fast_dissolve
    jason "But maybe I can offer a solution..."
    jason "I’m a fashion photographer, and I’m currently looking for fresh amateur models for a small shoot."
    scene casteenb011 with fast_dissolve
    jason "It’s nothing shady, I promise. Just a quick casting, a bit of posing, a few portraits."
    jason "There’s pay involved, and if things go well, it could lead to something more."
    jason "You’ve got a striking presence. Thought I’d take a chance and ask."
    scene casteenb013 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Oh... thanks for the offer, really."
    emilia "It’s kind of you to think of me, but I’m not interested."
    emilia "I’m focused on finishing my studies, that’s all that matters to me right now."
    scene casteenb015 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "..."
    scene casteenb016 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Come on, man. You’re wasting your time."
    christopher "She’s sweet, but she’s not cut out for that world."
    christopher "Can you imagine her in a magazine? That’d be a laugh."
    scene casteenb017 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Huuu..."
    emilia "Excuse me?"
    scene casteenb018 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Are you serious right now? You think I couldn’t be a model?"
    emilia "What the hell makes you think that? You don’t think I’m cute enough, is that it?"
    emilia "Or is it just easier for you if I keep thinking I’m not worth anything?"
    scene casteenb014 with fast_dissolve
    sam "What an idiot..."
    sam "He’s literally pushing her straight into Jason’s hands and he doesn’t even see it."
    scene casteenb019 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Come on, honey, don’t twist my words. You know what I meant."
    emilia "No, actually, I don’t. So go ahead—be clear. Say it out loud."
    christopher "You’re cute. I love you. But you’re not... model-level cute. It’s just a different league, that’s all."
    scene casteenb020 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia freezes. Her breath catches, her eyes wide in disbelief."
    "For a moment, she can’t even find the words. She just stares at him, stunned."
    scene casteenb021 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Alright."
    emilia "You know what? I'm in."
    scene casteenb022 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Jason, right? When can we start?"
    jason "We can start right now if you are free."
    jason "My studio is near this place."
    scene casteenb023 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Wait, wait—what are you doing?"
    christopher "You’re really gonna go with some guy you don’t even know?"
    scene casteenb026 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Who cares if I don’t know him?"
    emilia "At least someone finally sees my worth and is offering to help me move forward."
    emilia "Meanwhile, my so-called boyfriend is too busy tearing me down and buying motorcycles."
    scene casteenb025 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Come on, Emilia, that was a joke! You know you’re the most beautiful woman in the world to me."
    christopher "And I will find a way to get you money for your school year I promise!"
    scene casteenb027 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Too late!"
    christopher "I didn’t mean what I said, not like that. I was just... being stupid."
    emilia "Yeah, well next time maybe try thinking before you open your mouth, darling."
    scene casteenb028 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Shall we go, mister...?"
    jason "You can call me Jason."
    scene casteenb030 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Emilia, I’m really sorry! Just... think twice about this, please."
    christopher "You don’t even know this guy! For all we know, he could be a psycho!"
    scene casteenb029 with fast_dissolve
    jason "I understand your concern."
    jason "But I assure you, I’m a professional. You can ask Sam, the owner here—she knows me well."
    scene casteenb038 with fast_dissolve
    sam "I vouch for him!"
    sam "He’s been working with models for years, nothing shady."
    sam "You’ve got no reason to worry."
    scene casteenb031 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "See? Everything’s fine."
    emilia "No one’s dragging me into anything dangerous."
    emilia "You just need to calm down and wait here."
    scene casteenb036 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "I get it, okay? I screwed up."
    christopher "But let me fix it—I’ll even sell my motorcycle to help pay for your tuition."
    scene casteenb035 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Wait... seriously? You will do that for me?"
    christopher "Of course! That’s the least I can do for you. You deserve that much."
    emilia "..."
    emilia "Okay... fine."
    scene casteenb044 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Thank you, Jason, but I think I’ll pass after all."
    emilia "And... sorry for wasting your time."
    scene casteenb039 with fast_dissolve
    $ hint_e2_1_a = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_1_b = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_1_c = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "Respect her decision[hint_e2_1_a]":
            jason "You're right. If you're unsure, I won’t insist."
            jason "It’s your choice—and I respect that."
            jason "Good luck, Emilia. Truly."
            emilia "Thanks... and sorry again."
            "Jason nods once and steps back. Christopher wraps an arm around Emilia's shoulder as they turn to leave."
            jump game_over
        "Insist openly[hint_e2_1_b]":
            jason "Are you seriously choosing him over your future?"
            jason "This guy doesn’t believe in you—he just wants control."
            jason "You could have a real shot here, and you’re walking away for... that?"
            scene casteenb044 with fast_dissolve
            emilia "Jason, stop. You don’t know me, or him."
            christopher "Yeah, back off, man. You just showed your true colors."
            "Emilia glares at Jason with disappointment and walks away without another word."
            jump game_over
        "{color=#00ff00}Subtly provoke her boyfriend[hint_e2_1_c]":
            jason "You’re not wasting my time. Not at all."
            jason "But are you really sure about this?"
            jason "You’ve got the look, the attitude. Whatever your boyfriend said—he’s wrong. You’d do great in this industry."

    scene casteenb041 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Didn’t you hear her? She said no."
    christopher "So why don’t you take your dick somewhere else and go hit on someone else?"
    scene casteenb040 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "If I wasn’t here, I know exactly what would’ve happened."
    christopher "You’d charm her, isolate her, and try something. But I’m not letting that happen."
    scene casteenb042 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Back off, or I swear I’ll knock your ass out right here."
    scene casteenb043 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "God... you’re such a dumbass sometimes."
    emilia "You really don’t know when to shut up, do you?"
    scene casteenb044 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Forget what I said, Jason. I’m still in."
    emilia "Let’s go before I heard anything more dumb from him."
    scene casteenb045 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Wait—what? What did I say?!"
    christopher "I was just telling the truth. I know this type of guys, he is able to corrupt any girl!"
    scene casteenb046 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "You said it’s nearby, right? How long will it take?"
    jason "Thirty minutes of your time. That’s all I need."
    scene casteenb047 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Emilia?! What the hell?!"
    emilia "That’s fine by me!"
    scene casteenb048 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "EMILIA?!?"
    emilia "And how much do you pay?"
    scene casteenb049 with fast_dissolve
    jason "It depends on the client, but for this one, I can offer five hundred dollars for ten good photos."
    jason "I know it’s not a huge amount, but for someone starting out, it’s actually pretty good."
    jason "And if the client likes your shots, they might request you again—and next time, the pay would be even better."
    scene casteenb050 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Thank you Sam. Keep that chocolate croissant on hold for me, I’ll grab it after the shoot."
    sam "Sure thing, Jason. Have a good session!"
    scene casteenb051 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia hesitates for a second, glancing at Sam as if seeking reassurance."
    emilia "..."
    sam "Don’t worry, girl. You’re in good hands."
    sam "It’ll be a great experience for you, I promise. Just be yourself and have fun with it."
    scene casteenb054 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Do you... really know that guy? I mean, is he really a photographer?"
    christopher "Or is he just some smooth talker with a nice camera?"
    scene casteenb053 with fast_dissolve
    sam "Yes, I know him well. He’s been working in this area for a few years now."
    sam "And in the fashion world, he’s extremely well-known. No joke."
    sam "Sit down, enjoy the smell of fresh bread and some pastries. She’s perfectly safe, I guarantee it."
    scene casteenb055 with fast_dissolve
    "Christopher watches them walk away together, unsure."
    "He doesn’t say anything, just follows them with his eyes until they exit."
    scene casteenb057 with fast_dissolve
    christopher "Alright then... I’ll take a coffee. And maybe a few pastries while I wait."
    "He sighs and finally relaxes a little."
    christopher "I’ll trust you on this, Sam."
    scene casteenb056 with fast_dissolve
    "Sam is grabbing a cup and smiling faintly to herself."
    sam "(You have no idea...)"
    scene black with fast_dissolve

    scene casteenb058 with fast_dissolve
    show screen gauge_display
    jason "Here we are—my studio."
    jason "It’s not huge, but I’ve done all kinds of professional shoots right here."
    jason "Small space, big results. You’d be surprised what this room has seen."
    scene casteenb059 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia steps inside and glances around, quietly observing the space."
    "The walls are lined with lights, backdrops, and a few framed photos."
    "Her eyes linger for a moment on a black-and-white portrait near the window."
    scene casteenb060 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "It’s small but... cozy. Comfortable, even."
    emilia "And I can see you’ve got some serious equipment here. Those lenses look expensive."
    emilia "You really weren’t lying about being a professional."
    scene casteenb062 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Thanks, I take my craft seriously."
    jason "Feel free to sit on the couch over there, no rush."
    jason "We’ll get started in just a bit—whenever you’re ready."
    scene casteenb061 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Actually... Jason, I need to be honest with you."
    emilia "I’m not really interested in doing the shoot. I only said yes to piss off my boyfriend."
    emilia "I thought I’d come here, waste a bit of time, then head back just to make him stew."
    scene casteenb063 with fast_dissolve
    $ hint_e2_2_a = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_2_b = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_2_c = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "Stay calm and explain[hint_e2_2_a]":
            jason "I get it, Emilia. You had your reasons, and I’m not judging that."
            jason "But since you’re already here, why not take a moment for yourself?"
            jason "This isn’t about your boyfriend, or anyone else—it’s just you, in a space where you get to feel seen."
            jason "No pressure, no expectations. Just one photo. If you don’t like it, we stop."
            jason "But sometimes the best moments come from things we never planned."            
        "{color=#00ff00}Push her to try[hint_e2_2_b]":
            jason "You said you’re not interested, but your eyes say something else."
            jason "You think this is just about getting back at your boyfriend? It’s not. This is about discovering who you really are."
            jason "You’re already here. Don’t back down now. Not when something real is starting to happen."
        "Call her out[hint_e2_2_c]":
            jason "So that’s it? You used my time just to get revenge on someone?"
            jason "You dragged me into your little relationship drama for fun?"
            jason "I don’t work with people who waste my time, Emilia."
            jason "Either you’re serious about this or you walk out right now. Your choice."
            scene casteenb068 with fast_dissolve
            show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is stunned.") with dissolve
            emilia "You..."
            emilia "You didn’t have to talk to me like that!"
            scene casteenb095 with fast_dissolve
            emilia "I’ll go. Don’t worry—you won’t waste any more time on me."
            "She avoids his eyes and heads for the door."
            jump game_over

    scene casteenb067 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I don’t know..."
    emilia "I really don’t think I’m made for this."
    emilia "I’ve already got so much going on in my life—I can’t imagine adding something like this on top of it."
    scene casteenb066 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Totally fair. So let’s make a deal."
    jason "I’ll take just a few casual pictures—nothing posed, nothing official."
    jason "If you don’t like them, we delete them on the spot and you walk out. No strings attached."
    jason "But if you do like them, you stay and we do the real shoot. Sound good?"
    scene casteenb067 with fast_dissolve
    $ corruption += 1
    show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is relaxing a bit.") with dissolve
    emilia "I... I don’t know..."
    emilia "It sounds simple, but I still feel nervous."
    emilia "What if I end up regretting it?"
    scene casteenb065 with fast_dissolve
    jason "You have nothing to lose, Emilia."
    jason "No commitment. Just a test. One click at a time."
    scene casteenb066 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Just a few photos?"
    jason "Yes. Just a few. And if you hate them—we pretend none of this ever happened."
    scene casteenb071 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Okay... let’s try it."
    emilia "But I’m warning you, I’ll probably look ridiculous."
    jason "Perfect! Just relax and be yourself. That’s all I need."
    "*click*"
    "The camera shutter echoes softly in the studio."
    scene casteenb072 with fast_dissolve
    "Jason lowers the camera and glances at the screen on the back."
    "He pauses for a moment, eyes widening slightly in surprise."
    jason "Oh wow..."
    jason "You’re really good, Emilia. I’m not just saying that."
    jason "There’s something real in your expression—raw, honest. That’s rare."
    scene casteenb073 with fast_dissolve
    $ corruption += 1
    show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is relaxing a bit.") with dissolve
    emilia "I’m sure you’re just being kind. There’s no way that turned out well."
    emilia "You probably say that to everyone on their first try, right?"
    emilia "I mean, I barely even knew how to stand."
    scene casteenb074 with fast_dissolve
    jason "One of my best qualities is that I never lie—especially not in this business."
    jason "In fashion, fake compliments don’t help anyone. The results speak for themselves."
    jason "Believe me, Emilia, you are naturally photogenic. There’s a softness in your gaze that’s rare."
    jason "Can we try another one, if you’re okay with it?"
    scene casteenb075 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Well... maybe just one more, then!"
    jason "You’re starting to enjoy it, aren’t you?"
    emilia "I don’t know... maybe a little."
    "*click*"
    scene casteenb072 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Excellent! This one’s really good too."
    jason "There’s confidence in your posture now—like something clicked."
    jason "Can you turn your head slightly to the left?"
    scene casteenb076 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Like that?"
    jason "Yes, exactly. Don’t move!"
    "*click* *click*"
    scene casteenb077 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I must admit... it’s not unpleasant!"
    emilia "It feels strange but exciting at the same time."
    jason "As a professional photographer, I have to say—you're incredibly natural."
    jason "You’ve really never done anything like this before?"
    scene casteenb078 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Alright, now—look straight at me. Right into the lens."
    "*click*"
    scene casteenb081 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "No, never. I mean... I used to play model with my friends when we were kids."
    emilia "We’d dress up and take silly pictures with an old phone."
    "*click*"
    scene casteenb080 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Why did you stop doing it?"
    emilia "It was just a game, you know? A little fantasy when we were young."
    emilia "Then we grew up and... I realized it wasn’t realistic. It was just a dream—not something to actually chase."
    jason "Look at me—when I was a kid, I dreamed of being a fashion photographer."
    jason "Everyone told me it was impossible. But I chased it anyway."
    jason "And here I am. Living the life I once only imagined."
    scene casteenb079 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Yeah, but you’re... different."
    jason "Different how? I wasn’t born holding a camera."
    "*click*"
    emilia "I see what you’re trying to do... and I kind of like this feeling of chasing a dream again."
    emilia "But it’s not my dream anymore. I want to be an architect. That’s what matters now."
    scene casteenb082 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Why not both?"
    jason "I know plenty of models who had side careers—medicine, law, design."
    jason "Modeling doesn’t have to replace your path. It can support it."
    jason "And if it takes off? You’d have the freedom to build the life you want, on your own terms."
    scene casteenb083 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "That’s wishful thinking. That’s not my world, and I’m not fit for it."
    emilia "People like me don’t end up on magazine covers. They finish their studies and get their jobs."
    $ hint_e2_3_a = " {color=#5ec200}(+1 corruption){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "{color=#00ff00}Blame her own insecurity[hint_e2_3_a]":
            scene casteenb085 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Who told you that? A professional in the industry?"
            jason "Because I am one—and I’m telling you, you have exactly what it takes to make it."
            jason "You’re not being realistic, you’re just being scared. And that’s okay."
            jason "But don’t confuse fear with truth. You’ve got something rare, Emilia. Don’t bury it just because it intimidates you."
            jason "You don’t have to choose one path. You just have to stop closing doors before even seeing what’s behind them."
            scene casteenb087 with fast_dissolve
            $ corruption += 1
            show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is destabilized.") with dissolve
            emilia "I..."
            emilia "You make it sound so easy. Like I can just step into this and magically belong."
            emilia "But I’ve spent my whole life focused on architecture. On proving I’m not just a pretty face."
            emilia "What if I’m not strong enough for both?"

        "Blame her boyfriend":
            scene casteenb084 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Let me guess—your boyfriend told you that."
            jason "That you weren’t good enough. That you’d never fit in that world."
            jason "Funny how quick people are to label others, just to keep them small and dependent."
            jason "You can believe him... or you can believe the photos we just took. One of them is lying."
            scene casteenb084 with fast_dissolve
            show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is angry.") with dissolve
            emilia "Wow. Seriously?"
            emilia "You don’t know him, Jason. You don’t know what we’ve been through."
            emilia "He may have said some hurtful things, but he’s always been there for me when it counted."
            emilia "Just because I’m shaken doesn’t mean I’ll let you turn me against him like that."
            scene casteenb085 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Okay… I’m sorry. That’s not what I meant."
            jason "I didn’t mean to insult him—or you."
            jason "I just hate seeing people with potential stop themselves because of someone else’s opinion."
            "Jason looks away for a second, letting the silence settle."
            jason "You deserve to make that call for yourself. That’s all I’m saying."

    scene casteenb074 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Let me suggest something—you're enjoying this shoot so far, right?"
    emilia "Yes, but..."
    jason "Then let’s just keep going and see where it leads."
    jason "You’re right, this is a tough industry. No one makes it easily, and it’s full of rejection and competition."
    scene casteenb085 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Today, it’s just me believing in you. But I’ve seen hundreds of models."
    jason "And I’ve developed an instinct for who has what it takes—and who doesn’t."
    jason "Of course, I’ve been wrong before. There are always false positives."
    scene casteenb086 with fast_dissolve
    jason "And I get it—you’re scared of the unknown. Of stepping outside your comfort zone."
    jason "That fear is normal, Emilia. And I’d never push you past your limits."
    jason "But I want you to try. Just try."
    jason "If tomorrow you decide it’s not for you, that’s okay."
    jason "But what if it is? What if you were made for this—and you end up regretting never giving it a shot?"
    scene casteenb087 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "You..."
    emilia "You’re right."
    emilia "*sigh*"
    scene casteenb088 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "But I don’t want false hope."
    emilia "Life is already heavy enough as it is, I can’t carry more disappointment."
    emilia "Do you really mean what you said? Do you truly believe I have a chance—even a small one?"
    scene casteenb089 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Don’t you remember what I said earlier?"
    jason "I don’t lie—not in this business. I can’t afford to."
    jason "One bad call, and I lose everything I’ve built. My dream goes down the drain overnight."
    jason "So when I say you’ve got everything it takes, I mean it—with the utmost sincerity and the objectivity this field demands."
    scene casteenb083 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Alright... I’ll give it a try."
    emilia "What do I need to do?"
    scene casteenb090 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Like I explained earlier, I’ve got a client project to deliver."
    jason "The photos we took so far were just warm-ups—to see if you had that spark."
    jason "And believe me, Emilia—you do."
    jason "But modeling is usually about showcasing clothing. It’s all about selling the look, the design."
    scene casteenb083 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "What kind of clothing are we talking about?"
    jason "For this particular client... it’s one of the biggest lingerie brands in the world."
    jason "And—"
    scene casteenb084 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Wait, what? Lingerie?"
    emilia "No. That’s not happening."
    scene casteenb091 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia stands up abruptly, the shift in her body language sharp and tense."
    emilia "No, no, this is going way too far."
    jason "Wait—just calm down for a second. Let me explain."
    scene casteenb092 with fast_dissolve
    jason "This is completely normal in the fashion world. It’s strictly professional, I swear."
    jason "The shoots are tasteful, controlled, and handled with respect."
    scene casteenb094 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "No, really... it’s too much."
    emilia "I’m not comfortable with that. I thought this was just a creative thing—not... this."
    jason "Wait Emilia I..."
    scene casteenb093 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "This whole situation is making me feel uneasy."
    emilia "I think I’d rather leave now."
    scene casteenb095 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Thank you for the experience, Jason. Honestly."
    emilia "But my boyfriend’s waiting, and so is my normal life."
    scene casteenb096 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "This world... it’s not for me."
    $ hint_e2_4_a = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_4_b = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe path if corruption>3){/color}{color=#c22a1f}(else Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_4_c = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "Let her leave[hint_e2_4_a]":
            jason "Alright... I understand."
            jason "Thank you for giving it a shot, Emilia."
            "She nods faintly, avoids eye contact, and walks toward the door without looking back."
            "Jason stays still, watching her silhouette disappear through the hallway."
            jump game_over
        "{color=#00ff00}Grab her arm to stop her[hint_e2_4_b]":
            scene casteenb098 with fast_dissolve
            "Jason reaches out and grabs her arm."
            jason "Wait—please. Don’t just leave like that."
            jason "I know this feels overwhelming. I know it’s scary. But that fear… it’s not a sign you should run."
            scene casteenb097 with fast_dissolve
            jason "It’s a sign that you’re at the edge of something new. And new things always look like danger at first."
            jason "You said life is already hard. I get it. But what if this moment—right now—is the one thing that could make it easier?"
            emilia "Jason..."
            scene casteenb099 with fast_dissolve
            jason "I’m not asking you to say yes to everything. I’m asking you to try. Just one more step."

            if corruption < 3:
                show screen show_message_screen("Emilia's corruption is too low.") with dissolve
                scene casteenb095 with fast_dissolve
                jason "You’re making a mistake, Emilia."
                jason "You have no idea how rare it is to have what you have—and you’re throwing it away."
                jason "I’m not trying to push you. I just don’t want you to regret walking out on something real."
                emilia "Maybe I will regret it. But I’d rather regret this than regret going too far."
                "She exhales, steady but clearly shaken, and leaves without another word."
                jump game_over
            elif corruption >= 3:
                show screen show_message_screen("Emilia's corruption is high enough.") with dissolve
                "Emilia hesitates. She doesn't move, but she doesn't pull away either."
                scene casteenb102 with fast_dissolve
                emilia "I’m scared."
                jason "So was I, when I started. And yet, here we are."
                jason "Please. Stay. One more shot. Then you decide."
            "Silence."
        "Tell her she's making a mistake[hint_e2_4_c]":
            scene casteenb095 with fast_dissolve
            jason "You’re making a mistake, Emilia."
            jason "You have no idea how rare it is to have what you have—and you’re throwing it away."
            jason "I’m not trying to push you. I just don’t want you to regret walking out on something real."
            emilia "Maybe I will regret it. But I’d rather regret this than regret going too far."
            "She exhales, steady but clearly shaken, and leaves without another word."
            jump game_over

    scene casteenb100 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "You're... hurting me a little, Jason."
    "Her voice is quiet, almost uncertain. She doesn’t pull away immediately, but the discomfort is clear in her eyes."
    $ corruption += 1
    show screen show_message_screen("Emilia like it.") with dissolve
    "Or it seems that way..."
    scene casteenb101 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Oh—sorry. I didn’t mean to."
    jason "I got caught in the moment, that’s all."
    jason "Losing a model like you would’ve been a real blow. Not just professionally... but because I truly believe in your potential."
    scene casteenb103 with fast_dissolve
    jason "You don’t realize it, but finding someone like you is rare."
    jason "I’ve worked with hundreds of women—beautiful, talented, polished."
    jason "But you... you have something real. Something people don’t learn in front of a mirror."
    scene casteenb104 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I don’t get it. You’ve seen thousands of models before."
    emilia "Why push so hard for me?"
    emilia "I’m not glamorous. I’m not trained. I’m just... me."
    scene casteenb106 with fast_dissolve
    jason "That’s exactly what makes you special."
    jason "You’ve got something the others try to fake—and they never quite get it."
    jason "And I’ll be honest, part of why I’m insisting is technical too."
    jason "You have the ideal body type for this campaign. The proportions, the energy, the presence—it’s all there."
    jason "You might think you’re replaceable, but in this industry, finding the perfect match is closer to a miracle."
    scene casteenb105 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "And this brand... is it really that big?"
    jason "It is. One of the biggest lingerie brands in the world."
    jason "You’ve probably bought something from them already. Maybe you’re even wearing one of their pieces right now."
    emilia "If I go through with this shoot... does that mean my face will be everywhere?"
    scene casteenb106 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Only if you want it to."
    jason "In lingerie work, it’s common to crop out the face—the focus stays on the product."
    jason "If you prefer to remain anonymous, we can totally arrange that."
    jason "You’d still be paid, still get the experience, and still be seen—without being seen, if that’s what you need."
    jason "You keep the control, Emilia. That’s my promise."
    scene casteenb107 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I don't know..."
    jason "Think of it like going to the beach. You wear even less there."
    jason "And the fact that you're still here tells me maybe... it's not a lost cause?"
    scene casteenb105 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I think I’d like to try... maybe. But this is so far outside my comfort zone."
    jason "Alright, let’s treat it like a warm-up. Nothing serious yet."
    jason "Just stand over there, against that wall."
    scene casteenb109 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "That one?"
    jason "Yes, exactly."
    emilia "Okay. What now?"
    scene casteenb110 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Same as earlier. Just pose naturally and I’ll take the shots."
    "*click*"
    jason "Still absolutely stunning."
    scene casteenb111 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I think... I kind of like this."
    emilia "You’re good at convincing people, huh? Feels like you’re manipulating me without me noticing."
    jason "I would never do anything without your consent. That’s a promise."
    scene casteenb113 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "What should I do now?"
    jason "Keep going… yes, like that. Hold it."
    "*click*"
    jason "Now just take off your top—but keep the tank top underneath. That’s still okay, right?"
    scene casteenb112 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I guess… You mean just this shirt?"
    emilia "Should I take it off slowly or...?"
    scene casteenb113 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Whatever feels comfortable for you."
    jason "Then pose however you feel. Let it flow."
    scene casteenb114 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "It’s funny… it’s not nearly as awkward as I thought it’d be."
    jason "You see? Sometimes what scares us the most ends up feeling natural."
    scene casteenb115 with fast_dissolve
    $ corruption += 1
    show screen show_message_screen("Emilia liked it.") with dissolve
    emilia "It’s even... a little exciting."
    scene casteenb116 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I think I like being the center of attention."
    jason "And you absolutely should! I bet people love looking at you, too."
    scene casteenb117 with fast_dissolve
    jason "You’re a beautiful woman—I’m sure you get catcalled all the time, don’t you?"
    emilia "All the time! It drives Christopher crazy. But I kind of enjoy it."
    jason "Alright, turn a bit so I can get a view of your back."
    scene casteenb118 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "That’s a nice way to put it. But are you sure you’re not really trying to check out my ass?"
    $ hint_e2_5_a = " {color=#5ec200}(+1 corruption){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_5_c = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "{color=#00ff00}Nod playfully[hint_e2_5_a]":
            scene casteenb119 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Maybe just a little."
            jason "Can you blame me though?"
            jason "You’ve got a pretty amazing figure—front and back."
            emilia "*smirks* At least you're honest."
            $ corruption += 1
            show screen show_message_screen("Emilia liked it.") with dissolve
        "Stay professional":
            scene casteenb119 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Not at all. I'm focused on the shot, nothing more."
            jason "If I wanted to look at your ass, I wouldn’t hide it behind my lens."
            emilia "*laughs* Fair enough. I like the honesty."
        "Say 'I'd rather spank it'[hint_e2_5_c]":
            jason "Honestly? I’d rather spank it right here right now!"
            scene casteenb126 with fast_dissolve
            show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is shocked.") with dissolve
            "The moment freezes. Emilia's expression hardens."
            emilia "Wow. That’s... not okay."
            emilia "I thought you were different. Guess I was wrong."
            "She grabs her shirt, eyes burning, and starts walking away."
            jump game_over

    scene casteenb119 with fast_dissolve
    jason "So how do you feel? Do you think we can go further?"
    if corruption >= 6:
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia corruption is high.") with dissolve
        emilia "I... guess we can try!"
    else:
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia corruption is not enough.") with dissolve
        scene casteenb125 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I am sorry Jason. It was fun but... it is really not for me."
        jump game_over

    scene casteenb120 with fast_dissolve
    "Jason walks over to a cabinet, opens a drawer, and pulls out a sleek bag."
    "He brings it to Emilia and holds it out with a calm, reassuring expression."
    jason "Here, this is the set I was telling you about. It’s from the actual collection the client requested."
    scene casteenb121 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia eyes it carefully, hesitating."
    scene casteenb122 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "What’s in it exactly?"
    emilia "Is it like... super revealing?"
    scene casteenb123 with fast_dissolve
    jason "*smiling* It's elegant, tasteful. Nothing vulgar."
    jason "It’s meant to be classy, not provocative."
    jason "But if you don’t feel comfortable, we don’t have to force anything."
    scene casteenb124 with fast_dissolve
    "She finally opens the bag and takes a peek inside."
    "Her expression tightens slightly as she stares at the delicate fabric."
    "She takes a deep breath."
    scene casteenb125 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Okay… but only if you turn around while I change."
    emilia "I don’t want you watching me undress."
    $ hint_e2_6_a = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_6_b = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "{color=#00ff00}He agrees and turns around[hint_e2_6_a]":
            scene casteenb127 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Of course. That’s absolutely fair."
            jason "Take your time, I’ll be right here—looking the other way."
            "Jason turns his back to her and crosses his arms, giving her the space she asked for."
            "Emilia seems reassured."

        "He insists it’s part of the job[hint_e2_6_b]":
            jason "I get your concern, but nudity is part of this business."
            jason "In a professional setting, we don’t treat it like something shameful."
            jason "I’ve seen it all before, and I only see the art in it."
            emilia "That’s easy for you to say."
            emilia "You said I’d be in control. That doesn’t feel like control to me."
            emilia "Let's stop here then!"
            jump game_over

    scene casteenb128 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Promise me you won’t turn around…"
    scene casteenb129 with fast_dissolve
    jason "You can trust me, Emilia."
    jason "I would never do anything to hurt you—physically or otherwise."
    jason "This studio is my sanctuary. I want every model who steps in here to feel safe."
    scene casteenb130 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia slowly begins undressing behind him, her breath shallow, hands trembling slightly."
    emilia "Have there been... um, a lot of models who’ve undressed here?"
    scene casteenb131 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Plenty. Honestly, most of them change right here—it's part of the job."
    jason "But none of them ever had a complaint about how I handle things."
    jason "Professionalism always comes first here."
    scene casteenb132 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I... I think I’m ready."
    emilia "But I still feel a bit uneasy..."
    scene casteenb133 with fast_dissolve
    jason "I’m sure you look incredible in that set."
    jason "Can I turn around?"
    emilia "I... I think yes."
    scene casteenb134 with fast_dissolve
    "Jason turns slowly and sees her standing there."
    jason "Wow… Even better than I imagined. Stunning."
    "Emilia blushes deeply, her arms instinctively brushing over her stomach."
    scene casteenb135 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Let me take a few initial shots—just to break the ice."
    emilia "Jason, I…"
    "*click*"
    jason "You’re too tense, Emilia. Try to let go, just a little."
    scene casteenb136 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Lift your chin… look at me."
    emilia "I feel… completely naked."
    "*click*"
    jason "I know. But you’re perfect just like this."
    scene casteenb137 with fast_dissolve
    jason "If you want, I can share a little technique that helps some models feel more comfortable."
    emilia "A technique? Yes, please—I'll take anything right now."
    jason "They usually close their eyes and imagine a familiar, empowering place."
    jason "Most of them picture themselves walking a fashion runway."
    jason "Try it. Close your eyes for a moment."
    scene casteenb138 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Imagine yourself gliding down a beautiful runway, wearing a one-of-a-kind designer gown."
    jason "The crowd is roaring, paparazzi lights flashing. Everyone's chanting your name."
    "*click*"
    scene casteenb140 with fast_dissolve
    jason "That’s it. Perfect. You are perfect."
    jason "Tell me—how do you feel now?"
    emilia "Better. Way better. It's incredible…"
    emilia "I can picture the crowd staring at me, admiring what I wear, wanting to be me."
    scene casteenb141 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Exactly. They all want to be you."
    jason "Now… lower yourself to your knees, but keep your eyes closed."
    "*click*"
    jason "Beautiful. What are you imagining right now?"
    scene casteenb142 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I imagine young women dreaming of being in my place…"
    emilia "And men… staring at me."
    emilia "Undressing me with their eyes."
    scene casteenb143 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Keep going… you're doing amazing."
    emilia "I’m here… sitting in something barely there, completely exposed."
    emilia "At the mercy of all those eyes, all those hands that wish they could touch me..."
    $ corruption += 1
    show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is feeling hot.") with dissolve
    scene casteenb144 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia shifts slightly, her eyes still closed, her breathing deeper now."
    "Her lips part as her body slowly adjusts, her back arching just a bit more naturally than before."
    emilia "I can feel their eyes all over me…"
    emilia "Like whispers against my skin. I… I think I like it."
    scene casteenb145 with fast_dissolve
    "*click*"
    jason "Good. Let that feeling guide you."
    jason "You’re safe here. Let go as much as you need."
    scene casteenb146 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "They don’t just want to touch me."
    emilia "They want to own me. Control me."
    emilia "Like I'm theirs… completely theirs."
    scene casteenb148 with fast_dissolve
    "Her voice is barely a whisper now, carried by fantasy rather than reason."
    emilia "They pull me deeper into their gaze, their desire."
    emilia "They tell me to obey… and I do."
    scene casteenb149 with fast_dissolve
    "*click*"
    jason "You’re embodying it perfectly."
    jason "Whatever you’re imagining… stay there."
    scene casteenb150 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Now I’m lying down."
    emilia "My arms… they’re being held."
    emilia "Tied above my head, softly—but firmly."
    emilia "I can't move, and I don’t even want to."
    $ corruption += 1
    show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is feeling hot.") with dissolve
    scene casteenb151 with fast_dissolve
    "Jason lowers the camera slightly, his breath caught for a moment."
    jason "That’s… intense. But powerful."
    jason "Do you want to keep going?"
    emilia "Yes… don’t stop."
    emilia "Take more pictures. I want to remember how this feels."
    "*click* *click*"
    scene casteenb152 with fast_dissolve
    $ corruption += 1
    "Emilia shifts her body again, she start to touch her breasts, her skin, her body."
    "Her chest rises with each breath, slow and steady, as her imagination spirals deeper."
    emilia "Their hands… they explore me. Not rough, but demanding."
    emilia "They don’t ask. They *take* what they want."
    "*click*"
    "Jason doesn't say anything, he wants to know how further she can go."
    scene casteenb154 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "They whisper to me… telling me I belong to them now."
    emilia "That I’m their toy, their prize."
    emilia "And I don’t want to escape it. I welcome it."
    scene casteenb155 with fast_dissolve
    "Her hands go down slowly, as if attracted by an invisible force."
    "She start gently stroking her clitoris on top of the fabric."
    "She tilts her head, lips parted, eyes still closed, surrendering completely to the moment."
    emilia "I can’t speak anymore. I can only obey."
    "*click* *click*"
    scene casteenb156 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "They lift me… and tie my ankles too."
    emilia "I'm open. Vulnerable. Offered like a gift they unwrap slowly."
    emilia "I see the lust into their eyes. And I love it… I love being theirs."
    "Jason watch silently. The air is heavy—charged."
    "He doesn’t speak, doesn’t move, just lets her drift deeper."
    emilia "I want them to do anything. Everything."
    emilia "And I want them to keep me… forever."
    scene casteenb157 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia’s breathing becomes heavier, almost trembling with each exhale."
    "Her body shifts slightly, no longer posing—but surrendering."
    emilia "They’re above me now… surrounding me."
    emilia "Hands on my skin, lips brushing my ear, voices telling me I’m theirs…"
    emilia "I can’t resist. I don’t want to."
    emilia "I’m tied, open, vulnerable—and it’s all I ever wanted."
    emilia "To be desired this way. Claimed like this."
    scene casteenb158 with fast_dissolve
    "Her back arches slightly, her chest rising with a sharp breath as if something invisible just consumed her entirely."
    "She lets out a low moan—soft, involuntary."
    emilia "Yes…"
    emilia "Yes… I’m yours… take me…"
    emilia "YESSSS!!!"
    "She trembles. Her fingers curl against her thighs, her head tilted back, eyes still shut tightly."
    "The air around her is charged, like static before lightning."
    "Then—silence."
    scene casteenb154 with fast_dissolve
    "*click*"
    "Jason slowly lowers the camera, his hands still, his breath caught in his chest."
    "He doesn’t say a word. He just watches her… glowing, trembling, lost and found at once."
    "Emilia stays there for a moment, still, slowly coming back to herself."
    emilia "*softly, almost in disbelief*"
    emilia "What… was that…?"
    scene casteenb159 with fast_dissolve
    "She sit up, reflecting on what she has just done."
    "Emilia doesn’t move. Her breath catches in her throat, as if frozen between fear and desire."
    "Her body trembling slightly from the intensity of what she felt."
    emilia "What… just happened?"
    scene casteenb160 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "I... I don’t know what came over me."
    emilia "This isn’t me. I don’t do this. I don’t let go like that…"
    emilia "What the hell was I thinking?"
    scene casteenb161 with fast_dissolve
    jason "What you were thinking doesn’t matter. What you were feeling does."
    jason "And what I saw… was honest. Free. Beautiful."
    scene casteenb162 with fast_dissolve
    jason "You weren’t pretending, Emilia. You were alive."
    jason "And that's what I always aim for: immortalizing the beautiful and the living."
    scene casteenb163 with fast_dissolve
    "She stand up and clenches her jaw, fighting back the wave of emotions rushing through her."
    emilia "You must think I’m a slut now."
    emilia "Some random girl, getting off in front of a guy she barely knows..."
    scene casteenb162 with fast_dissolve
    jason "No. I think you’re human."
    jason "I think you were brave enough to listen to your body, your imagination."
    jason "If anything, I admire you more now."
    scene casteenb163 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia stays silent, her eyes shining but still avoiding his."
    "She takes a deep breath, like she’s been holding something in for far too long."
    emilia "I don’t know if I should thank you… or run away and never look back."
    scene casteenb164 with fast_dissolve
    jason "You’re not the first model who’s been overwhelmed, Emilia. Believe me."
    jason "This kind of shoot—it brings up a lot. Desire, shame, identity, memory… it’s all tangled."
    jason "I’ve seen people cry after. Laugh. Panic. Want to erase everything."
    jason "And that's what make a photo unique! Capturing these emotions."
    scene casteenb166 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia’s eyes widen. Her breath catches."
    "Suddenly overwhelmed, she covers her face with her hands, her fingers trembling against her skin."
    emilia "God… don’t say that. I can’t even… I don’t know how to deal with this."
    scene casteenb168 with fast_dissolve
    emilia "Just being in front of the camera… it did something to me. It turned me on, it made me feel… seen."
    emilia "And now I just— I want those pictures gone. All of them."
    "Jason doesn’t argue. He doesn’t try to convince her."
    scene casteenb169 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Okay. But first, let’s just sit down and breathe, alright?"
    jason "We’ll talk about it. No pressure, no rush."
    jason "Come on—sit on the couch with me. Just… let’s figure it out together."
    scene casteenb170 with fast_dissolve
    "Emilia steps toward the couch, slow and hesitant, like her legs no longer belong to her."
    "Her gaze stays locked on the floor, avoiding Jason’s entirely."
    scene casteenb171 with fast_dissolve
    jason "Want something to drink? I only have vodka, though."
    emilia "*half-laughs*"
    emilia "I could really use that right now."
    scene casteenb172 with fast_dissolve
    "Jason stands and walks to his desk."
    "He pulls out a half-full bottle of vodka and a small glass."
    scene casteenb173 with fast_dissolve
    "He walks back over and crouches slightly to hand her the glass."
    emilia "This never happened before... And in front of a stranger..."
    "Emilia hesitates a moment, then takes it, her fingers brushing his briefly."
    scene casteenb174 with fast_dissolve
    "She stares into the liquid, searching for courage at the bottom of the glass."
    "Her lips part as if to speak—but nothing comes."
    emilia "..."
    scene casteenb175 with fast_dissolve
    $ emiliaDrink += 1
    "She raises the glass to her mouth and drinks it in one long, continuous swallow."
    "The burn is instant, visible in the flicker of her eyes and the sharp inhale through her teeth."
    "But she doesn’t stop. She finishes every drop, then lowers the glass slowly."
    "Jason tilts his head, eyebrows raised in mild surprise."
    "A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth, but he keeps his tone warm, not teasing."
    jason "You weren’t kidding."
    $ hint_e2_7_a = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_7_b = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_7_c = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_7_d = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "{color=#00ff00}Propose another fill[hint_e2_7_a]":
            jason "Another?"
            emilia "I don't think that... would be reasonable."
            scene casteenb176 with fast_dissolve
            $ emiliaDrink += 1
            "He pours her another, filling the glass just under halfway."
            "Emilia watches, her expression unreadable—caught somewhere between relief and confusion."
            scene casteenb175 with fast_dissolve
            "She takes it again, slower this time, the tension in her shoulders slightly less rigid."
            menu:
                "Propose her another one[hint_e2_7_b]":
                    jason "I think you need another one!"
                    scene casteenb177 with fast_dissolve
                    $ emiliaDrink += 1
                    "She nods, unable to think straigh."
                    "He pours again."
                    scene casteenb178 with fast_dissolve
                    "She continue drinking, lost in the alcohol."
                    "He watches her in silence for a moment, letting the burn do its work."
                    "She feels tipsy."
                    jason "You feel better! Ready to continue the casting?"
                    emilia "I... I..."
                "{color=#00ff00}Stop right here[hint_e2_7_c]":
                    scene casteenb169 with fast_dissolve
                    jason "I think that's enough for now. We don't want you drunk don't we?"
                    emilia "*soft chuckle* no we clearly don't! With what happened before, I don't know how I would behave!"
                    "She starts laughing."
                    jason "You feel better right now."
                    emilia "I still don't know how I went this far but... yes I am better. Thanks Jason!"
                    jason "Ready to continue the casting then?"
                    emilia "I... I think I will stop here."


        "Continue the casting[hint_e2_7_d]":
            jason "I think that will be enough."
            jason "Ready to continue the casting?"
            emilia "I.... I think I will stop here."

    scene casteenb182 with fast_dissolve
    if emiliaDrink <= 1:
        "She rises slowly, straightening herself with quiet determination."
        "Her gaze meets Jason’s just briefly—tender, but distant."
        emilia "Thank you for everything. Really. But I think I should go now."
        jason "Wait, the casting is nearly done and..."
        scene casteenb185 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I think we have done enough Jason."
        emilia "What I have done... shouldn't have happened"
        emilia "I went too far..."

    elif emiliaDrink == 2:
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is tipsy.") with dissolve
        "Emilia stands, but wavers slightly, her balance betraying her calm tone."
        emilia "I…"
        "She blinks, trying to steady herself, a hand instinctively reaching for the edge of the couch."
        "Jason watches her closely, already rising just in case."
        jason "Careful. Maybe sit down a little longer?"
        scene casteenb184 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Right, I need to sit down a bit."
        emilia "I know I shouldn't have drink this much but..."
        jason "I know how you feel."
        jason "You have done something out of your confort zone and know you are wondering in what mess you just step in."
        scene casteenb183 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "That's... Pretty much on point!"
        emilia "It feels like you can read me as an open book."
        scene casteenb186 with fast_dissolve
        jason "That's perfectly normal. All amateur models pass through the same feelings."
        jason "I know it is something disturbing but all changes are disturbing."
        jason "And at the end all the models who continue into this path were happy about all of this."
        emilia "Maybe... But I don't think they have... done what I have done."
        scene casteenb187 with fast_dissolve
        jason "That's where you are wrong! I have seen a bunch of models going through the same."
        jason "Generally it's because they are frustrated in their own personal life..."
        jason "And they are looking for something exceiting, something new!"
        scene casteenb188 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Jason what... what are you doing? I don't..."
        jason "I can give you this new and exciting life."
        jason "I can give such a cute woman like you the experience of her life!"
        scene casteenb189 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Jason! That's... You shouldn't say things like this!"
        emilia "It is not..."
        jason "Didn't all of this excite you? Don't you want to go further?"
        scene casteenb182 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I... I think that's enough."
        emilia "I thank you very much for everything but..."
        scene casteenb190 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I think this is going too far!"

    elif emiliaDrink == 3:
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is drunk.") with dissolve
        "Emilia tries to stand but stumbles immediately, landing back on the floor with a soft thud and a burst of laughter."
        scene casteenb181 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Okay wow—nope! Gravity wins."
        "She giggles, her cheeks flushed."
        "Jason chuckles, amused, and quietly concerned."
        jason "Alright, you’re definitely not going anywhere for now."
        scene casteenb180 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia slowly leans back against the couch, then slides down until she’s lying on her side."
        "Her eyes are half-lidded, voice a whisper lost between thought and sleep."
        emilia "*murmuring*"
        emilia "I… I think I’ll just rest a little… Just a minute…"
        "Jason watches her in silence, hopeful for a second—until her breathing slows and evens out."
        "Her lips part slightly, arms curled close to her chest."
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia fell asleep.") with dissolve
        "Jason exhales, rubbing his face with both hands, muttering something under his breath."
        jason "I went too much on the drink I think..."
        jason "Fuck."
        "Silence falls again. Not intimate this time—just empty."
        jump game_over
    $ hint_e2_8_a = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_8_b = " {color=#c22a1f}(Game Over){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    $ hint_e2_8_c = " {color=#5ec200}(Safe Path){/color}" if persistent.show_solution else ""
    menu:
        "Let her go[hint_e2_8_a]":
            scene black with fade
            scene casteenb193 with fast_dissolve
            jason "No problem, I think we are done here."
            emilia "Thank you for your professionalism Jason."
            scene casteenb192 with fast_dissolve
            emilia "I need to go back to my boyfriend now."
            jason "I will call you once I have news of the brand!"
            jump game_over
        "Propose her to finish the casting[hint_e2_8_b]":
            scene casteenb195 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Can we at least complete the casting?"
            jason "I need a few more poses from you and..."
            emilia "I don't think this is a good idea."
            emilia "I will... I need to go back to my boyfriend."
            scene casteenb193 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Are you sure you don't want at least one last shot?"
            emilia "I am fine. Thank you Jason."
            scene casteenb192 with fast_dissolve
            jason "I will call you once I have news of the brand!"
            emilia "Yes let's do that..."
            jump game_over

        "{color=#00ff00}Be forceful[hint_e2_8_c]":
            scene casteenb194 with fast_dissolve
            jason "Too far?"
            jason "I saw in your face that you were craving for it."
            jason "That's what your real feelings are."
            emilia "No that's not true..."
            scene casteenb196 with fast_dissolve
            jason "I heard you when you were pleasuring yourself."
            jason "You like when you are being dominated!"
    
    if emiliaDrink<=1:
        scene casteenb190 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Stop Jason! No you are wrong."
        emilia "And you are going too far. I... Don't like it."
        emilia "I want to leave now."
        jason "But..."
        scene black with fade
        scene casteenb193 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "When I say no it is no Jason."
        emilia "Thank you for your time but it ends here."
        scene casteenb192 with fast_dissolve
        jason "Ok..."
        jason "I will call you once I have news of the brand!"
        emilia "No need. Bye Jason."
        jason "..."
        jump game_over

    elif emiliaDrink>=2:
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is tipsy.") with dissolve
        scene casteenb197 with fast_dissolve
        jason "Emilia, you're not the first model to feel overwhelmed. Believe me."
        jason "This kind of shoot—it brings up a lot. Desire, shame, identity, memory… it’s all tangled."
        jason "I’ve seen people cry after. Laugh. Panic. Want to erase everything."
        scene casteenb198 with fast_dissolve
        jason "And you, deep inside, you crave to be dominated."
        jason "Because you don't have the courage to do it yourself."
        scene casteenb199 with fast_dissolve
        jason "You need someone strong to drive that desire."
        emilia "Jason, what...?"
        $ corruption += 1
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is starting to feel hot.") with dissolve
        "Emilia's breath is accelerating, her cheeks flushed."
        jason "I can see it on your face. You want to be used."
        scene casteenb200 with fast_dissolve
        jason "You want someone strong to take you right here, right now."
        jason "Someone strong to fuck your mind out!"
        emilia "That's... my boyfriend is waiting..."
        scene casteenb201 with fast_dissolve
        jason "I understand, Emilia. But tonight, I will be the one to fulfill your desires."
        emilia "Haaa! No, that's... wrong!"
        emilia "I... can't!"
        scene casteenb202 with fast_dissolve
        $ corruption += 1
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is horny.") with dissolve
        jason "Your mouth says no, but your body speaks louder. Look how wet you are!"
        emilia "Jason, I... I can't think straight."
        emilia "I think I drank too much and I shouldn't..."
        scene casteenb203 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason leans in, his breath hot on her ear, his hands roaming her body."
        jason "You're not drunk, Emilia. You've had just enough to let your inhibitions go and your body take over."
        emilia "Haaaa!"
        jason "Look at you, trembling with each of my touches."
        scene casteenb204 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia's back is pressed against Jason's chest, his arms wrapped around her, his hands exploring her body."
        emilia "Jason, what... haaa... are you doing?"
        jason "I'm just touching your ass. God, you must work out a lot!"
        jason "Such a perfect ass, begging to be fucked!"
        emilia "Don't talk... like that!"
        scene casteenb205 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's hands move to her butt, squeezing and teasing."
        "He then tarted to remove her panties."
        emilia "No no no, Jason, this is so wrong..."
        jason "Nothing is wrong, Emilia. The only thing wrong is denying your true feelings."
        jason "You want it, you need it!"
        scene casteenb206 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia's breath hitches as Jason grabs her body from behind."
        emilia "Hhhaaa!"
        jason "You want to be used like the slut you are!"
        emilia "I am not a..."
        jason "Oh yes, you are. A dirty, willing slut."
        scene casteenb207 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's voice is a low growl in her ear, his body pressing against hers."
        jason "Look at you, being taken by a stranger while your boyfriend waits."
        jason "He’s waiting for his slutty girlfriend to finish being fucked!"
        scene casteenb208 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's hands grip her hips tightly, his body pressing against her from behind."
        emilia "No, I'm not... Hhaaaaa!"
        jason "Look at these magnificent breasts. They can't hide anymore; they need to be shown!"
        scene casteenb209 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's hands move to her breasts, removing har bra in one fast movement."
        emilia "Jason, noooo."
        jason "You're not in control anymore, slut. I control you, and I decide what happens to you."
        jason "And now..."
        emilia "What??"

        scene casteenb210 with fast_dissolve
        $ corruption += 1
        show screen show_message_screen("Emilia is dripping with arousal.") with dissolve
        "Jason's dick moved between her legs, pressing against her wet pussy."
        jason "And now, my dick will gently caress your wet pussy."
        jason "Fuck, look at you. You're dripping."
        jason "I guess you've wanted this since the beginning."
        jason "I should have fucked you the moment you entered my studio!"
        scene casteenb211 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia's breath hitches as Jason tease her, her body pressing back against his."
        emilia "Hhaaa, Jason, that's..."
        jason "You like being fucked raw, slut?"
        jason "Ask me to fuck you raw."
        emilia "I... Jason, I..."
        jason "Ask me to fuck you raw, bitch!"
        emilia "I... want..."

        scene casteenb212 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason pushes his dick inside her, his hands gripping her hips tightly as they stand."
        jason "Fuck! I didn't plan to enter you right away..."
        jason "But you were too wet. It slipped right in."
        emilia "Jason, please use a cond..."
        scene casteenb213 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason starts to fuck her from behind, his hips moving in a steady rhythm."
        jason "Tonight, you are my bitch."
        jason "And I decide for you. And I just decided to keep fucking you raw!"
        emilia "MMmmmhhhpfff."
        scene casteenb214 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's movements become more urgent, his breath ragged as he fucks her."
        jason "Fuck, your pussy is so hot."
        jason "I think I'm already going to come..."
        emilia "MMmppggghhh mmmmpppffff."
        jason "It's the first time that I..."
        scene casteenb215 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's body tenses as he comes, his grip on her mouth tightening."
        with hpunch
        jason "Hhhaa fuck! I'm coming!!!"
        with hpunch
        emilia "Mmmppppphhhppfpfff!!"
        jason "Fuck! You like that? Feeling my cum inside you?"
        scene casteenb216 with fast_dissolve
        "Jasonkeep his penis inside, his breath ragged, his body glistening with sweat."
        jason "But don't think we're finished yet. We've only just started!"
        jason "Damn! Your body is a killer!"
        jason "I think I could fuck you all night."
        scene casteenb217 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia bends over, her breath coming in short gasps."
        emilia "Mmmmmppphhhhffff."
        jason "Yes, bend just like that. Can you feel my dick going deep inside you?"
        jason "I bet your boyfriend never fucked you like this, right?"
        scene casteenb218 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's hands grip her hips as he starts to fuck her again, his movements strong and deliberate."
        emilia "Mmmppfff mmmmppffff."
        jason "I don't understand you, and I don't care. You don't need to talk. Just take my big dick inside you."
        scene casteenb219 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's movements become more urgent, his breath ragged as he fucks her."
        jason "Hhaaa, I love that!"
        emilia "Fuuuuuck!"
        jason "You like that, bitch? You like being used like a slut?"
        scene casteenb220 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia's body arches back, her breath coming in short gasps."
        emilia "Ahhh yes, fuck me! Fuck me like that!"
        jason "Say that you are a slut!"
        emilia "Ahhhh yes, I am a slut! Fuck me!"
        jason "You are MY slut! Say it!"
        scene casteenb221 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia falls to her knees, Jason grabbing her hands and pulling her arms back."
        emilia "Fuck! Yes! I... am... your slut!"
        emilia " I am coming..."
        jason "Fuck yes, I am coming too. I can't..."
        scene casteenb222 with fast_dissolve
        with hpunch
        "Emilia's knees and arms are on the ground, her body shaking with the force of her orgasm."
        with hpunch
        emilia "HHHAAAAAA!!!"
        with hpunch
        jason "Fuuuuuck!!"
        with hpunch
        jason "I can't stop cumming. Take everything inside!"
        scene casteenb223 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason breath ragged, his body glistening with sweat."
        emilia "I... I can't... anymore..."
        jason "Did I say we're finished? I'm not!"
        jason "So take this! We won't end this until I say so!"
        jason "Got it, bitch?"
        emilia "Y... yessss. Fuck me!"
        scene casteenb224 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's body presses against hers, his hands roaming her body."
        jason "I would love to see your boyfriend come right here."
        jason "Seeing his shy girlfriend being pounded by a real man!"
        jason "What do you think, bitch?"
        emilia "Hhaaa. Fuck me!"
        scene casteenb225 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia is completely against the floor, Jason on top of her, his body pressing her down."
        jason "Damn right on spot. You want to be fucked like a real slut?"
        jason "Take this then!"
        emilia "Hhhaaa yes!"
        scene casteenb226 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's movements become more urgent, his breath ragged as he fucks her."
        emilia "My... pussy is... burning!"
        jason "You weren't fucked like that before, right?"
        jason "Haaaa, you are so good!"
        emilia "Hhaaaa haaaa."
        scene casteenb227 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's body is completely on top of hers, his arms wrapped around her neck, his breath hot on her ear."
        jason "You are mine now. You will never fuck another guy again!"
        jason "I will be the only one to fuck you!"
        emilia "Hhaaaaa."
        jason "Got it?"
        emilia "HHHaaa I... I... Haaaa"
        jason "GOT IT BITCH?"
        emilia "Hhaaa yes! Yeees!"
        scene casteenb228 with fast_dissolve
        jason "You will find an excuse every day to come back."
        jason "And I will fuck you roughly, just like this."
        jason "Every."
        jason "Fucking."
        jason "Day!"
        scene casteenb229 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Fuck."
        jason "Your pussy is a heaven. Even after all this pounding, it's still absorbing my dick like a goddess."
        jason "Fuck!!"
        scene casteenb230 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason's body pushes her head against the floor, his weight pressing her down."
        emilia "Hhhaaaaa!"
        jason "Fuck, I am close again!"
        jason "How many times will your pussy be able to be filled?"
        jason "Do you want to be filled again?"
        scene casteenb231 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Yessss. Yes please, fill me again!"
        emilia "I am your slut."
        emilia "I am your cum dump!"
        emilia "Use me every day if..."
        scene casteenb232 with fast_dissolve
        with hpunch
        jason "HOLYYY FUUUUUUUUCK!"
        with hpunch
        jason "Fuck fuck fuck!"
        with hpunch
        jason "I love it!"
        with hpunch
        emilia "Hhaaaaaaaa!"
        scene casteenb234 with fast_dissolve
        "Jason pulls out, his breath ragged, his body glistening with sweat. Emilia remains on the floor, her body shaking."
        jason "Damn. I am out..."
        jason "I don't have any juice left."
        emilia "Haaaaa. Haaaaa."
        scene casteenb233 with fast_dissolve
        jason "Your pussy is a real vacuum. It took everything!"
        jason "If I were your boyfriend, I would never let you go!"
        scene casteenb235 with fast_dissolve
        jason "But I am not your boyfriend. I am your owner now!"
        jason "And you are mine!"
        scene casteenb236 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Haaaa. That was... Haaaaa."
        emilia "I am... full."
        scene casteenb237 with fast_dissolve
        "Emilia slowly gets to her feet, her body shaking, her breath ragged."
        emilia "You... you will not say anything to my boyfriend, right?"
        jason "And not being able to make you cheat on him anymore?"
        jason "That's such a turn-on, I will never do that!"
        scene casteenb238 with fast_dissolve
        jason "But I will wait for you tomorrow."
        jason "Same place. Same time."
        scene casteenb239 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "But tomorrow I have my class and..."
        jason "Do I care? I own you now. And if I told you to come, you come."
        jason "Got it?"
        scene casteenb240 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I..."
        emilia "I don't know how I... Will explain..."
        jason "That's your problem."
        jason "Now put your clothes back on!"
        scene black with fade
        scene casteenb242 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I... I didn't find my shirt. Do you know where it..."
        jason "Yes, I kept it."
        emilia "But I can't... Go away like this. It's too revealing and..."
        scene casteenb241 with fast_dissolve
        jason "But the world needs to know that you are a slut. Right?"
        jason "Aren't you my slut?"
        scene casteenb243 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "I... Yes, but..."
        emilia "How will I explain that to..."
        jason "You are a smart girl. You will find a way."
        jason "But I forbid you to leave him or be thrown out!"
        scene casteenb244 with fast_dissolve
        jason "I will only fuck you if you stay with him."
        jason "Got it?"
        emilia "Yes... Jason..."
        scene casteenb245 with fast_dissolve
        jason "Call me master. Because next time, you will see what a true master is."
        jason "I have been quite soft with you today."
        scene casteenb246 with fast_dissolve
        emilia "Alright, master. See you..."
        jason "Tomorrow."
        emilia "See you tomorrow, master."
        scene casteenb247 with fast_dissolve
        jason "See you tomorrow, slut."
        jason "I can't wait to use you again!"
        jump end
return