My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story]

[x] Go shopping first and see if anyone follows you.

Let your inner shopaholic out. Go on.

You could add these locations as well:

I think NewFuture is the only one worth adding, since most of those places were really one time things, especially the festival.

Entry 46. June 16, 2009.

[x] Go shopping first and see if anyone follows you.

"Sounds like a great plan. See? You stupid voices aren't so bad sometimes. This way I can try calming Melanie down some more and see how serious these guys are about following us before checking out Linden's."

Felix and Melanie get out of the car and walk to the front entrance of Trissany City Mall. Like a good gentleman, Felix holds the door for Melanie. "Why thank you, kind sir," Melanie mocks. "Don't push it Mel..." Felix thinks about closing it on her. Trissany City Mall is very well known around the area for being a quality shopping spot. With over 100 stores, it can take a long time to get bored inside. "Let's just kill time shopping wherever you want first, Mel. We should relax and enjoy ourselves," Felix tells her. "And you want to check if anyone follows us?" she replies, not fooled for a second. "Eh...heh. Yeah, but don't worry about it. Let's have fun. I've never been shopping with you before," he realizes. "So do you think your girlfriend is crazy about shopping or couldn't really care much for it?" she asks, playfully. "Well...you are pretty ditsy sometimes... Probably a typical female," he answers. "What's that supposed to mean!" she says as she hits him in the arm.

After walking around for a bit, Melanie notices one of her favorite stores and pulls Felix, helplessly, inside with her. "Felix! Isn't this top so cute?" she squeals. "Super cutee~" he mocks her. Melanie hits him again, this time much harder. "Ouch...dang, I'm sorry. Hahaha," he laughs. "Okay, but seriously. Wouldn't I look great in this?" she asks. Felix considers this new, dangerous situation he's been placed into for the first time. "Honestly Mel, you look amazing in anything," Felix answers. "Oh really? How about that top?" she asks, smiling. The top Melanie points to is absolutely hideous--by anyone's standards. "You'd be absolutely sexy in that!" he jokes. Melanie rolls her eyes and walks off to a different section. Felix casually looks out into the mall for anyone that might catch his eye. Nothing out of the ordinary.

After what felt like hours to Felix, Melanie finally says she's done with that store. She ended up buying a couple of tops. Felix carries the bag for her as she clings to his arm, obviously in much better spirits once again. "You'll be useful for carrying my bags and stuff...but you're kinda worthless if you can't give me helpful opinions," Melanie teases, as she starts pulling Felix towards another store. This time Felix tries being a bit less like a typical male and tells Melanie what he thinks looks good. The two continue to shop and even Felix begins to enjoy himself...kind of.

Around 4 PM, when Melanie decides she's gotten enough new clothes for one day, Felix suggests they check out Linden's. As they are walking to the store, Felix notices a man watching them who quickly pulls a newspaper over his face when Felix looks at him. Inside Linden's, a clothing store for older women, Felix realizes he really doesn't know what to do from here. The message may have intended to lead him here, but it's not like it told him who to talk to. He doesn't remember the exact man who sold his mother the robe. "So now that we're here... What do we do?" Melanie asks. Suddenly, a man who had to be at least in his 60s approaches them and says, "Ah, Felix. How good to see you again. Rose told me to be expecting you. Come, come." The man gestures for them to follow him to the back of the store. Inside his office, Melanie and Felix both wonder what's going to happen in their crazy lives now.

"Rose says she is sorry she couldn't be here in person, but was sure you'd understand," the man says.
"Heh. Yeah, I totally understand," Felix grunts.
"You probably don't remember me, Felix. My name is Oscar Kurst. I have been friends with Rose's family for almost my entire life. I've known your mother ever since she was born."
"You know where my mother is? What she's been doing?"
"I am terribly sorry, but I was told to not speak much about Rose. I am merely the messenger."
"For what? What is going on?"
"Your mother told me to give you this."

Oscar hands Felix a small, wrapped box.

"The hell is this?" Felix asks.
"It's something she says you will find very interesting. She told me it is of the utmost importance and to guard it with your life," Oscar explains.
"Why should I trust you? Why should I trust HER?"
"She figured you would say that. She says you have no reason to, and if you still don't trust her after opening that box, then it's fine if you never do. She found the word 'trust' amusing, by the way."
"I bet she would. Frickin' psycho woman."
"Rose is not psychotic."

As Felix and Melanie are just about to leave, Oscar notices something on the small security monitors set up in his office. "Dammit. You two were careless. You've been followed by them," Oscar says, beginning to panic. "What? By who?" Felix asks. "It doesn't matter. You must not let them get this box. Do you understand?" Oscar says. "What's the big deal anyway? Maybe I should just give it to them now and be done with this stupidity," Felix replies. "LISTEN TO ME FELIX. THE MEN AFTER YOU WILL CLAIM TO BE ON YOUR SIDE. THEY ARE NOT. YOU CAN NOT LET THEM HAVE THIS BOX. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?" Oscar yells, holding on to Felix. "Crazy old man... What the hell is going on?" Felix demands. Melanie's mood quickly reverts to distress as the intense situation unfolds around her. "There is no more time. FOLLOW ME," Oscar shouts, the anxiety apparent on his face.

[] Follow Oscar through the back.
[] Ignore Oscar and try escaping the way you came in.
[] Defy Oscar and give the box to the guys who came in.
[] Leave the box and get away however possible.

What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?

 Spoiler

Massive DERP at myself... Yeah, I can't believe I forgot NewFuture in that list. I added it. No scenes have taken place there yet, but it is certainly an important location. Thanks. I didn't include people's houses because it's not necessary.

@ Takebacker

Good observation there. I wonder. Have you figured out who's following them already too?

[w] Follow Oscar through the back.

I bet it's candy in the box. :3

It's really hard to choose this time man. Oscar and your mother could be involved in the third party that Patrick and the others were talking about on the car ride to Patrick's house quite awhile back. Chad said not to trust Rose. None of these groups have any trust in each other, yet they all want Felix on their side.

 Spoiler

[x] Follow Oscar through the back.

Going with my gut instinct on this one.

[x] Follow Oscar through the back.

Those guys had a crow on their van! A CROW! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS, THE LAKE DIES NEXT.

[69] Follow Oscar through the back.

Remember last time you followed some random dude? Avoided bad end. Should probably continue that, plus i wanna know what's in the box.

@ felix:

 Spoiler

I have some idea, lol.

[X] Follow Oscar through the back.

I would trust Rose rather than Chad.

[] Follow Oscar through the back.

No point of losing the box after all this to get it. And who would seem more reliable? A guy who knows you, told you his name and everything or a stalker?

@Wingzero
It's interesting you used the word "trust."

@ Felix
"You stupid voices aren't so bad sometimes."
You better not anger the voices!

[] Follow Oscar through the back.

No point of losing the box after all this to get it. And who would seem more reliable? A guy who knows you, told you his name and everything or a stalker?

@Wingzero
It's interesting you used the word "trust."

@ Felix
"You stupid voices aren't so bad sometimes."
You better not anger the voices!

Yea, I realized that when I was reading over the entry. We don't know too much about Rose,but we already know how crazy Chad is, so what I meant was that even though we can't trust anyone, Rose is more trustable(can't find the word) than Chad.

[X] Ignore Oscar and try escaping the way you came in.

This guy's weird.

[X] Ignore Oscar and try escaping the way you came in.

This guy's weird.

Guy you just met vs guys who have been stalking you ALL DAY LONG.

You could just follow this dude, open the box, and if you don't like what's in the box, give it away to the stalkers.

 Spoiler

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Guy you just met vs guys who have been stalking you ALL DAY LONG.

You could just follow this dude, open the box, and if you don't like what's in the box, give it away to the stalkers.

Doubt you have time for that. I still say grab the box and run.

Doubt you have time for that. I still say grab the box and run.

Well, i mean he'll run and then felix will probably just have the next option be "open the box". Lol.

[x] Follow Oscar through the back.

Fuzzbuns will be inside. He may be living; he may be dead.

[coconut] Follow Oscar through the back.

and run away asap

[x] Follow Oscar through the back.

This is getting dark man. Black novel incoming.

[x] Follow Oscar through the back.

Oh man this is getting more and more interesting.

Entry 47. June 16, 2009.

[x] Follow Oscar through the back.

"Dangit, seriously? Remember what happened last time we went off with strange people... Whatever. Better to trust this guy than those stalkers, I suppose. OH GOD WHAT DO I KNOW. Not like I have a choice right now anyway..."

Felix, holding onto the box, and Melanie run through the back door with Oscar, deciding to trust him for the time being. Oscar locks the door to prevent them from being followed this way. "That will buy us plenty of time. Let's get going," Oscar tells them as he runs forward. "I can't believe we're doing this all over again Felix," Melanie whispers. "You're telling me..." Felix sighs as they start running after him. Outside, Oscar leads them to his car. "Get in," he says. "Old man, you're seriously going to have to give us some answers before we get in another car with a stranger," Felix protests. "You are just as stubborn as your mother. Fine, okay. The men who followed you work for NewFuture. They want the information from your father's project. Have you met Patrick?" Oscar asks. "Yeah, he's like the only person who's given us any answers...even though he's crazy too," Felix answers. "I figured he would want to be the first to you. Patrick is considered the leader of their small group. He managed to get several NewFuture employees to help him in discovering your father's project," Oscar explains, shocking both Felix and Melanie.

Curious for more answers, Melanie and Felix decide to get in the car with Oscar. "Wait where are we going... I'm not going to leave my car behind," Melanie protests as he starts driving. "Felix keep her quiet. We don't have time for her nonsense," Oscar says rudely. "Whoa old man. No one talks to Melanie like that except me," Felix says as he reaches his foot across the seat and slams on the brakes. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKES AND LET ME DRIVE," Oscar shouts. "We switch to her car, or we're getting out now and handing this stupid box over," Felix tells him. "Too stubborn..." Oscar says, relenting. "I was only supposed to be the damn messenger," he mutters to himself...

Oscar drives his car around the mall to the other side's parking lot where Melanie's car is parked. He drives up close to her car and stops, cursing their foolish stubbornness. Across the parking lot, Felix notices two guys running towards them from the entrance.

[] Stick with Oscar.
[] Join the guys from NewFuture.
[] Knock out Oscar and leave with just Melanie.

What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?

 Spoiler

Short entry, I know. You guys chose to keep the box and avoided a public scene, but what will you choose now? Let my clues and your personal judgment be your guide...

[x] Stick with Oscar.

Because I'm convinced that Rose and Oscar are less crazy than the folks from NewFuture.