myList="Welcome to this quiet place. How has your journey fared so far?" It's been difficult, but I've made it thus far. 2 I'm wondering, did THE King really call me? Will I ever get to see him? 4 What does the dragon want with me? 3 "That is good. What shall you do now?" I'm not sure what to do about the dragon? 3 I want to know more about the king. 4 I'm not sure, what do you think? 6 "The dragon knows only how to seek out and destroy his prey. He hates the king, and will do anything and everything in his power to turn the seekers away from the king. He has been very successful. Perhaps you have met some along your way whose hearts belong to the dragon? He does not always destroy the body, but first goes after the soul." I noticed in the Forest of Fear that Hans and Morrid questioned the King's very existence. Does the dragon have control of them? 7 I'm still not sure I understand. 8 "So much can be said about the King. His ways are not the same as those of Kaleoans. What he does, may not always seem to make sense. But, you can trust he called you on this journey, and you can trust that he cares about you. " How do you know I can trust him? 11 Have you ever met the king? Can you help me get to him? 12 "I hope for the best as you continue your journey. Remember that I am here if you need help." Ok, thanks, goodbye. exit "The journey is yours. You've heard different things about the dragon, the king, and what you should do. You need to decide." What should I do with the dragon? 3 What about the king? 4 Well, thanks for your help. 5 "For now, yes. Fear of the dragon has blinded them from the truth." Will they ever find the truth? 9 I don't want to be controlled by the dragon. How can I avoid this? 10 Who sent the dragon? 8 "The Dark Prince Ravaan sent out the dragon, Vyle, to destroy Kaleo. Sometimes the dragon takes the people all at once, but often he creeps in by taking their hearts, one bit at a time. Think about the people you met in Karnivale. They love their things and their own selves." I see, and what else? 15 Why do you think that's so? 15 "I hope so. I care for everyone in Kaleo. I sincerely hope that all who are lost find the king. In the end however, it is their choice. For now they have chosen to be controlled by fear, hate, and lies – they are controlled by the dragon." I do too. Thanks for sharing. exit I don't want to be controlled by the dragon -- how can I avoid this? 10 "Listen carefully; you need to trust in me. The very thing you hope will protect you from the dragon may not be as helpful as you think." But I have a lot of weapons that will surely defeat the dragon. I need to try those. 20 What would that be? 19 My shield will protect me and my weapons will help me defeat the dragon -- what do you mean? 16 "Trust me, you can trust him. He is truth. Every promise he has made has come to pass." Can you help me get to the king? 12 Ok, thanks for sharing. I'm going to continue on with my journey. 5 "You have done well on this journey. There have been many whom have sought to distract you and detain you, yet you have pushed forward. Continue doing that. When you come to the bridge, then follow what you know to be true. The king will be waiting. He has been waiting for you." How can I cross the bridge? 10 I think I'll go find a way to defeat the dragon! 13 I look forward to seeing the king. I better be on my way. 13 "Very well, but remember what I said about trusting your heart and knowing what is true." Ok, thanks. Bye! exit "Trusting in me will help you more than any shield." Ok, I'll trust you. 17 No, my shield was given to me and I need to use it against the dragon's fiery breath. 13 I'll try to fight the dragon on my own. 13 "Those feelings are not King-focused. They don't even care to find the King. Instead they enjoy, no thanks to Vyle's lies, worshipping their clothing and impressive amounts of toys and their own beauty and fame. Vyle has them under his control and Ravaan's goals are accomplished." I don't want to be conrolled by the dragon and his lies -- how can I avoid this? 10 Can you help me find the way to the king? 12 This is good to know, I think I'll go fight the dragon! 20 "You are trusting in yourself and your ways. You need to trust in me. Can you do that?" No, I really want to try -- I do believe I can win! 20 Ok, I will. 17 "Trust me. Lay your shield down and go out to face the dragon." I can't give up my shield! I'll be scorched! 14 Giving up my shield doesn't seem like it makes sense. But I do trust you, so I'll do it. 18 That doesn't make sense. You seem wise and everything, but I know I can defeat the dragon on my own. 14 "Here, let me take your shield and weapons away from you. Go now and face the dragon. Be bold. Stand courageous. And trust me, Vyle can be defeated!" Ok! lose_shield "You trust in your own protection -- your shield. It may protect you but it cannot defeat the dragon. Neither can any of your weapons." Then, what do I need to do? 17 I haven't tried all my weapons yet, I really think I can do it on my own. 20 My way has gotten me this far. I'm sure the dragon can be defeated. Most everyone says he can. Thanks for your advice though. 20 "I hope for the best as you battle the dragon. Remember that I am here to help you." Ok, thanks. Bye! exit &loaded=1