Playing Cupid
Stand-Alone Time-Sensitive Quest.
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Part 1
Danny: Relive seven amazing Valentine’s Dates in this classic HSS quest! Scuba diving, horseback rides, chocolate flambe, and more!
We’re bringing back this classic HSS quest! Relive the dates and send all-new characters, or experience it for the first time! But get it while it lasts!
Payton: Danny! I’m so glad I caught up to you! The most exciting, exhilarating, thrilling thing ever has happened! And just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Danny: You’ve planned an awesome date?
Payton: Even better! A bunch of awesome dates have been planned FOR me! Or rather, there’s this local company that plans dates for people, and it noticed that I give LOVE advice on Twitter. Now the company wants me to try out the new dates they’ve planned, so that I’ll recommend them to couples for Valentine’s Day!
Danny: That IS fun.
Payton: Only problem is I can’t go on all of these by myself…
Danny: Why not?
Payton: Well, maybe, but… it might be fun to pick other people to go instead. Want to help me figure out who to send?
Danny: No, I do not want to act as your co-matchmaker… …said no one ever! Of course I want to help!
Rewards
Payton: So the first date is tomorrow morning, and it involves heights… who do you think should go?
Part 2
Payton: All right, Danny, who should I send on this date? Don’t pick anyone who’s afraid of heights!
Very early the next morning, Channing and Greyson drive out to a large empty field…
Channing: Yawn… I know I’m supposed to be excited for this date, but really, the sun’s not even out yet…
Greyson: What time is it? This had better be worth… oh, wow! What’s that over there?!
Channing: It’s a hot air balloon!
Time - 3 hours
Greyson and Channing walk over to the red, white, and pink hot air balloon.
Channing: This is so cool.
Greyson: I like the colors. Very on theme with Valentine’s Day.
The crew gestures Channing and Greyson into the basket, and the balloon gently ascends into the air…
Greyson: This is awesome! Look at the view!
Channing: I can see our school from here!
Riding the wind currents, the balloon drifts lazily across a lush, green valley!
Channing: Look there! Do you see the deer? There are some fawns following their mom!
Greyson: I’m looking at the river we’re following. It’s so picturesque!
One of the crewmen asks if either would like to control the balloon! Channing takes the helm.
Channing: Where to, Greyson? We can go anywhere we want!
Greyson: Or at least, wherever the wind want to take us! Let’s go higher!
Under the careful watch of the hot air balloon’s captain, Channing makes the flames rise, causing the balloon to lift higher! The basket wobbles unsteadily!
Channing: Uh, you know what? I think instead of steering the balloon, I’ll just let the Ballon Captain do that. I’m more of a Balloon Beautiful Thing Observer anyway.
Greyson: Heh. Just in time, Observer! The sun’s rising over there!
Together, Channing and Greyson turn to look at the sunlight spill into the hills beneath, turning everything a brilliant gold.
Channing: …
Greyson: …
After an hour of enjoying the landscape, the balloon lands…
Channing: We’re going in rather fast, aren’t we?
Greyson: Hold on!
The basket hits the ground, starts skidding, and topples over! Channing and Greyson tumble out of the basket and roll on the soft grass. When they finally stop, they start cheering.
Channing: Ha ha! Woo hoo! What a landing!
Greyson: Let’s do that again!
Rewards
Later that afternoon, Payton tracks you down to talk about the date, giggling.
Payton: Aren’t balloon rides fun?
Danny: Yeah, that was a fun first date offer…
Payton: Yeah, but this next date sounds even MORE fun! It has to do with animals… hanging out with them, petting them, swimming with them! I wonder who should go on this one…
Danny: Sounds like this date was made for you, Payton!
Payton: Hee, well, if you insist… I’m not going to say ‘no’!
Part 3
Payton: I definitely HAVE to go on this date. It involves sea animals! Who’s with me?
Payton and Zayn arrive at the beach!
Payton: OMG, OMG, OMG… this is going to be the bestest!
Zayn: What are we doing, Payton?
Payton points to a catamaran floating in the water.
Payton: That! Put your swimsuit on, Zayn! We’re going on a boat!
Time - 4 hours
Payton and Zayn ride out on the catamaran, moving fast across the surface of the water!
Payton: Woo hoo!
Zayn: Whoo, go faster!
Payton: Are you having fun?
Zayn: Of course I am! How about you!
Payton: Are you kidding me?! I’m ON A BOAT! It feels so awesome… someone should make a song about it!
Zayn: I think they… You’re kidding, aren’t you?
Payton: Gotcha! Oh, I saw a couple sea lions playing around when we left the dock, and… oh wow! Look! There’s a dolphin swimming over there! It looks so happy! I wish I was swimming with it right now…
Zayn: I think you’re getting your wish…
An instructor walks over, holding out masks and gear in bright pink for scuba diving.
Payton: Hurry up, Zayn! We’re going to look at animals in the ocean!
Payton and Zayn don the scuba gear, and after the boat comes to a stop in a safe cove, they jump into the ocean.
Payton: Where should we swim first?
Zayn: The guide said there’d be an underwater cave and some colorful fish to look at near those rocks over there…
Payton: Let’s go!
In the crystal blue water, it’s almost like another world. Payton and Zayn swim alongside fish with bright red scales and big white stripes. They see emerald green seaweed, almost glowing in the sunlight that streams down into the ocean. A turtle swims by, and Payton swims with it!
Payton: …!
Eventually, Payton and Zayn find a hole carved into a large rock and swim into it. They come up for air inside a small, private grotto.
Payton: Ooh, it’s so cozy in here!
Zayn: I don’t mind if you don’t.
Zayn puts an arm around Payton, drawing her closer and kissing her. Payton leans in as the warm water laps around.
Payton: Mmmm…
After a long moment, Payton pulls away, smiling.
Payton: Oh, Zayn, look up! It’s so shiny!
On the rooftop of the cavern are myriad stones that sparkle like diamonds!
Zayn: That’s impressive!
After a couple more moments, Payton and Zayn swim back to the boat, which takes them back to shore to dry off and change.
Payton: Ready for part two of our date?
Zayn: There’s a SECOND part?!
An instructor arrives, holding the reins of two horses. Payton and Zayn climb on and start up a trail.
Zayn: Do you know where this leads? Because I wouldn’t mind if it led to food…
Payton: I guess we’ll have to see! Yah!
The horses trot along the trail as the path snakes upwards. As the sun sets, Payton and Zayn reach the top of an overlook!
Payton: Look how far out we can see! The ocean just goes on and on forever!
Zayn: And look, there’s a picnic!
Payton and Zayn sit down on the heart-shaped blanket and feast on pink-frosted cookies and raspberry parfaits from the picnic basket. Zayn puts an arm around Payton, and she leans into the embrace.
Zayn: I’m so glad I’m up here with you… there’s no one I’f rather be here with than you.
Payton: Me too…
Payton kisses Zayn deeply.
Rewards
Danny: So… what’d you think of the date?
Payton: It went swimmingly well! I’d definitely go again if I had the chance… Of course, I’m open to trying new things… like this water sports date offer I got here… What do you think? Should I go again? Or is it someone else’s turn?
Part 4
Payton: Who should go on this date?
The next afternoon, James and Uma meet at the docks, where two hot pink jet skis with big red bows are waiting for them.
James: Whoa, are those for us? This is going to be sweet!
Uma: Jet skiing! Awesome! I always wanted to try it! Happy Valentine’s Day to us!
An instructor beckons James and Uma forward.
James: Let’s do this!
Time - 5 hours
After watching a safety video and learning the basics, James and Uma climb onto their jet skis and take off!
Uma: Yeah! Yee-haw!
James: It’s like we’re flying!
They weave in and out of each other’s wakes.
Uma: Look at me! I’m going to take this jump!
Uma steers into a platform in the water and flies high into the air!
Uma: YEAH!
James: Want to race to that buoy over there?
Uma: You’re on! Last one there swims with the fishes!
James: Are we really racing… to the death?!
Uma: Go, go, go!
They race towards the buoy, the wind in their hair and water spraying in their faces! They’re almost at the buoy, neck and neck, when James pulls ahead and wins!
James: Ha ha! Who’s the jet ski champion now?!
Uma: Hey, look!
James looks where Uma is pointing, and a school on tiny fish sparkles in the water beneath them!
James: Ooh!
A few minutes later, with the sun setting, they ride their jet skis back to land. A waiter dressed in fine livery leads them to the beach where a tiki hut and torches surround a low table of exotic, tropical food! Salads are served in mangos, and roast meat and vegetables lie on platters decorated with fresh pineapple rings!
Uma: It’s so fancy! I feel like I’m in Hawaii!
James: It’s like being on The Bachelor!
Uma: Want some coconut juice… in a coconut?
James: Yes please!
Rewards
Danny: That was a fun date! What’s the best one?
Payton sorts through her Tweets to find the next offer.
Payton: Right here. It’s A Gondola Built for Two…
Danny: I’ve always wanted to ride in a gondola…
Payton: Well, you should go!
Danny: Really?
Payton: Yes, really! Grab your date, and get out there!
Danny: All right!
Part 5
Danny: I’m definitely looking forward to going on this date with someone I really care about.
You and Berry drive out to a small lakeside town in the country.
Danny: Well, this is quaint. The town’s really cute.
Berry: It must be pretty peaceful living out here. It’s gorgeous. I like it. The colorful cottages, the clear air, the green trees…
Danny: …the gondola waiting at the dock with chocolates and sparkling cider?
Berry: Did I say ‘I like it’? I LOVE it! Come on, Danny, let’s get into that boat!
Time - 6 hours
You and Berry walk to the pier where a gondolier ushers you into a beautiful, black lacquered gondola! You rest against heart-shaped pillows. Flutes of sparkling cider sit in between you and Berry. Berry holds up one of the glasses.
Berry: A toast?
Danny: Of course. To us! For being the most awesome, most cool, most best…
Berry: Most best?
Danny: Yeah! You heard me! The ‘most best’ people around!
You both drink the sparkling cider and sit down. Berry takes your hand and smiles shyly at you.
Berry: You forgot to toast to our love.
Danny: I didn’t forget. I just didn’t think I needed to toast to something so obvious.
You kiss Berry affectionately. Seeing that you are finished with your toast, the gondolier pulls away from the dock, and the boat glides silently and slowly through the water, around the town.
Danny: This is really peaceful. You know, it’s nice to be away from the school for a little bit…
Berry: Yeah! No more homework! No more classes! Just us against the world!
Danny: I meant, you know, the scenery’s nice.
Berry: Oh, yeah, that too. Especially this scenery. Look at the way the mountains turn purple and orange at sunset. It’s just beautiful.
The gondolier steers the boat into a small cove where fireflies and a grove of flowering trees surround the two of you.
Danny: This seems like the perfect place for a kiss…
Berry: Don’t have to tell me twice…
You kiss one another sweetly, as the boat glides in gentle circles. On the way back, the gondolier bursts into song, his rich baritone sweeping the notes of something sweet, romantic, and Italian. Back in town, you and Berry get to shore and are invited into a cafe where latte cups of hot chocolate are set down before you with demitasse spoons.
Berry: It’s so thick and creamy! I love it!
Danny: It’s like drinking a chocolate bar… it’s perfect!
Berry: This day was perfect!
Danny: Hear hear! Cheers!
You both clink mugs.
Rewards
Danny: So… what’s next on the date agenda? Don’t tell me we’ve run out!
Payton: We’ve still got some left… I have one here… And, ooh! This date is all about sports. I bet we both know who would be perfect for it!
Part 6
Payton: I know EXACTLY who should go on this date… Julian!
The next morning, Julian and Berry arrive at a massive football stadium.
Berry: So… what exactly are we doing?
Julian: According to Payton, it’s something I’m going to love, so it’s going to be pretty sports- heavy. You down with that?
Berry: I’m down with anything.
They walk into the coliseum and are led right onto the field to meet the football team!
Julian: This is going to be awesome!
Time - 7 hours
Inside the stadium, the grass is cut, the lines have been freshly drawn, and the lights are on in anticipation of the game that night!
Julian: This day is going to be awesome! Can you smell how awesome the grass smells? And look how awesome the endzone is!
Berry: You’re saying awesome a lot…
Julian: Well, it IS awesome!
Berry: Can’t argue with that logic. It feels so… big! How can the players focus on playing? I’m nervous just standing here… Wait, who’s that over there?
Julian: Oh! It’s only the quarterback who’s set the single-season touchdown record!
Berry: Well, it looks like he wants to throw the ball to you… get it, Julian!
Julian goes long as the football spirals towards him. With an impressive leap, he jump forward, snatches the ball, and rolls to his feet in the end zone! Berry runs over and gives him a huge high-five!
Berry: Yeah, that’s my man, Julian!
Julian runs back to the quarterback!
Berry: Well, at least he’s having fun…
Julian throws the ball around with some of the pro players and even practices a warmup drill with them!
Julian: Yeah!
When he runs back to Berry, he’s holding up an autographed jersey!
Julian: Did you see that? Did you SEE that?!
Berry: I saw everything! And I’m glad you’re happy. But can we get to our seats, so we can watch the game now?
Julian: Sure thing.
Julian and Berry are then led into a luxury box to watch the football game that night from leather sofas. Gourmet hot dogs, freshly baked pretzels, and other fancy game-day snacks are served to them. Julian reclines against a plush pillow, sipping an iced soda with an umbrella in it.
Julian: Okay, I don’t usually go for stuff like this, but seriously, I could get used to being treated this way.
Berry: You mean if you spent every football game being served soda in glass tumblers and buffalo wings on china plates?
Julian: Hey, it’s a good deal. Are you having fun?
Berry: Except for the part where you ditched our date to hang out with other people… I’m not complaining.
Berry settles comfortable in the couch and plucks a pretzel bite from a nearby platter of food.
Berry: Not complaining at all.
Rewards
Payton: I hope Julian had fun!
Danny: I think he did. It seems like everyone’s enjoying the dates you’ve been offered, Payton. What’s up next?
Payton: Well, after all these whirlwind dates, it’s definitely time for something more relaxing… which couple deserves a break the most?
Danny: I choose…
Part 7
Payton: This date is the most relaxing of them all! Who should go on it?
Berry and Ashton arrive at the Serenity Spa. Wearing plush pink robes, they are ushered into a quiet, tiled room with paintings in soft colors, a bubbling fountain, and soothing music.
Berry: It smells like lavender in here…
Ashton: I hear lavender relaxes you. Perfect for our head and neck massages!
Berry: What are we waiting for? Let’s get our massage person and get started!
Time - 8 hours
Berry and Ashton sit in massage chairs, getting excellent head and neck massages.
Berry: Mmmm… yep, that’s the spot…
Ashton: I didn’t even know I HAD muscles there!
A little later, Berry and Ashton are sitting at a table at the spa’s healthy cafe, eating salads with fresh herbs and chilled fresh fruit!
Ashton: I feel so relaxed! Massages are wonderful, so great, I…
Suddenly, Ashton’s phone beeps. Ashton glances at the screen, unlocks the phone, and boots up a game!
Ashton: Hey, my characters are ready to do their next quest!
Berry: Uh, yay? But as I was saying, the massage was great! I feel like I slept for a week, and…
Ashton: I feel exactly the same way, you know, I kind of…
Ashton’s phone beeps again.
Ashton: Just a sec, Berry, that reminds me I need to do one thing in this game…
Berry: Uh, okay…
Several minutes go by…
Ashton: Oh, yeah! Successfully answered that question right! And guess who just leveled up a character!
Berry: I guess it’s you.
Ashton looks up suddenly as if surprised. Berry does not look very happy.
Berry: …
Ashton: Uh, er… I’m sorry. I got distracted. But it’s all you from now on. I swear. It’s out night out.
Ashton puts the phone away.
Berry: Good. More salad?
Ashton: You know, I never thought I’d be excited by it, but fresh salad tastes awesome!
After dinner, Berry and Ashton are shown to an outdoor, heart-shaped hot tub in a private courtyard. The night sky can be seen above, the stars twinkling. They slide into the tub and enjoy the warm water in the cool breeze of the evening.
Berry: Ahhh… hot water is so nice to soak in. I could get spoiled by tonight…
Ashton: As if you weren’t spoiled before.
Berry: HEY!
Ashton: Just kidding! You’re not spoiled. You’re fun to be around. And I’m glad we did this together.
A firework bursts into the sky, lighting it with a fountain of bright red light!
Ashton: I’m even more glad now!
More fireworks arc into the air, and colors shimmer through the air in front of them!
Berry: This is spectacular!
Ashton: Ha ha, yeah! A great ending to a great night!
Rewards
Payton: Whoo! Another successful date done!
Danny: You were given some really great deals! Are there any more?
Payton: There’s one last date left… it’s a tres romantic dinner date at the new French restaurant in town.
Danny: Very fancy! Who should we send?
Payton: You know, I was thinking… you should go on it! You’ve been so helpful with all this stuff… I think you’d enjoy it.
Danny: Well, okay!
Part 8
Payton: A Paris-themed dinner? Tres romantic! You should go!
You and Ashton walk into a French restaurant with cafe-style metal tables, a string quartet, and an impressive mural of the Eiffel Tower!
Ashton: I always wanted to spend time in Paris!
A maitre d’ escorts you both into a private booth hidden form other patrons by thick, red curtains. The table is set, complete with sparkling glassware, fresh bread, and red roses. You slide into the booth, sitting across from Ashton.
Ashton: This is really something!
Danny: Everything looks amazing!
Ashton: C’est magnifique! I can’t wait to eat!
Time - 9 hours
You and Ashton enjoy your meal, dining on a delicate cheese fondue!
Danny: Mmmm… delicious! Have you tried these lobster bites? They taste great with cheese! You’ve got to try them!
You spear up some lobster with a stick and give it to Ashton.
Ashton: Mmmm, yeah! That IS tasty! I haven’t really had fondue much before. I didn’t know it could be this good! Thanks for sharing, Danny.
Danny: Anytime! I’m glad you came out with me. I like spending time with you…
Ashton: Me too. You ready for dessert?
For dessert, a waiter brings out an elegant chocolate flambe. A bright orange flame burns cheerfully atop a mountain of chocolate cake in a shallow bowl.
Danny: Looks great!
Ashton: But how do you even eat this thing?
Danny: Hmmm… maybe just shake it a little, and the fire’ll go out?
Ashton picks up a fork and pokes the cake so hard, it topples over! Flame starts to catch on the edge of Ashton’s napkin! You and Ashton back quickly away from the table!
Ashton: Oh no… this isn’t good! THIS IS NOT GOOD!
Danny: Quick, do something!
Panicked, Ashton grabs the edge of the tablecloth and tries to pat out the fire. It’s not enough! The tablecloth catches too!
Ashton: Danny! Just wait right here! I have an idea!
Ashton dashes off, but you’re still left with the burning table!
Danny: Uh…
You look at the heavy curtains to your right and the water glasses still on the table. You grab the water glasses! You throw them over the fire! The flame dies down!
Danny: Whew! That’s a relief!
Ashton rushes in, fire extinguisher in hand!
Ashton: Stand aside, Danny!
Danny: Hold on… I just…
Ashton sprays the table down, covering everything in a fine foam!
Danny: …put it out.
Ashton: Yeah! I got it!
In relief, you and Ashton hug!
Ashton: So… now that that’s happened, what do we do?
Danny: Well, first, emotionally we should probably feel bad that we almost burned down the restaurant’s table…
Ashton: Okay, I feel that. What about NOT emotionally? What about, you know, repercussions- ly?
Danny: You mean like that angry waiter coming our way?
Ashton: That’s exactly what I mean!
Danny: I think we apologize to him from way over here… and then run!
Ashton: Sorry!
Danny: Sorry!
You both run out of the restaurant. Once outside, you turn to each other… and burst out laughing.
Danny: Ha ha, last time I take you anywhere fancy!
Ashton: Ha ha, me? I’m the one who took care of it! Well, I’m just glad we didn’t burn the restaurant down… too bad we didn’t save our dessert…
Danny: I think I have a contingency plan…
You point at a creperie a few doors down from the French restaurant.
Ashton: I’m up for it if you are…
You nudge Ashton forward.
Danny: Let’s do this!
Laughing, you and Ashton run down the block.
Rewards
Payton: That date was awesome! Who knew there were so many things to do in this town?
Danny: I didn’t before!
Payton: Well, now everyone will… as soon as I get to writing up all these reviews…
Danny: Need help?
Payton: I will never turn good help down. First things first, Danny, grab us some peppermint lattes! We have some serious Tweeting to do!
Part 9
Payton: All right, Danny, let’s get some lattes in us. We’re going to be tweeting all night!
You bring over some peppermint lattes as Payton puzzles over the blog article she’s writing.
Payton: Does it sound better to call scuba diving an ‘unforgettable underwater experience’ or a ‘turtle-lovers’s total dream come true’?
Danny: Well, how many turtle-lovers do you think follow you on Twitter?
Payton: Hm, good point. ‘Unforgettable experience, it is!
She jots down the sentences, then turns back to you.
Payton: So what are you writing about? Which date was your favorite?
Danny: The Gondola Ride! I’d have to go with the gondola ride. How often do you get serenaded in your life? And the view was amazing!
Payton: Nice way of putting it. Write that down!
A few hours later…
Payton: And that’s the last of it! I’ve written up all my posts for my blog and given recommendations to my followers on Twitter! I’ve bolded heart and tagged every hash! Go me!
Danny: I helped too…
Payton: Go us!
Rewards
The next day, you run into Payton at school. She’s texting furiously on her phone and doesn’t see you at first.
Danny: Earth to Payton… you okay? Something wrong?
Payton: No, actually, everything’s great! The businesses loved my reviews, and my followers loved the businesses!
Danny: That’s good to hear! I’m excited for you!
Payton: Hey, you should be excited too! You’re the one who helped me… …which means I’m sure you’d be glad to help out because the company promised me they’d give me more offers!
Danny: More offers? So soon?
Payton: Well, not right this minute… but someday! Brace yourself, Danny! We’re in for a lot of fun in the future!
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Payton: Danny! I’m so glad I caught up to you! The most exciting, exhilarating, thrilling thing ever has happened! And just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Danny: You’ve planned an awesome date?
Payton: Even better! A bunch of awesome dates have been planned FOR me! Or rather, there’s this local company that plans dates for people, and it noticed that I give LOVE advice on Twitter. Now the company wants me to try out the new dates they’ve planned, so that I’ll recommend them to couples for Valentine’s Day!
Danny: That IS fun.
Payton: Only problem is I can’t go on all of these by myself…
Danny: Why not?
Payton: Well, maybe, but… it might be fun to pick other people to go instead. Want to help me figure out who to send?
Danny: No, I do not want to act as your co-matchmaker… …said no one ever! Of course I want to help!
Rewards
- 1000 books
Payton: So the first date is tomorrow morning, and it involves heights… who do you think should go?
Part 2
Payton: All right, Danny, who should I send on this date? Don’t pick anyone who’s afraid of heights!
- A Classmate (Channing)
- A Classmate (Greyson)
Very early the next morning, Channing and Greyson drive out to a large empty field…
Channing: Yawn… I know I’m supposed to be excited for this date, but really, the sun’s not even out yet…
Greyson: What time is it? This had better be worth… oh, wow! What’s that over there?!
Channing: It’s a hot air balloon!
Time - 3 hours
Greyson and Channing walk over to the red, white, and pink hot air balloon.
Channing: This is so cool.
Greyson: I like the colors. Very on theme with Valentine’s Day.
The crew gestures Channing and Greyson into the basket, and the balloon gently ascends into the air…
Greyson: This is awesome! Look at the view!
Channing: I can see our school from here!
Riding the wind currents, the balloon drifts lazily across a lush, green valley!
Channing: Look there! Do you see the deer? There are some fawns following their mom!
Greyson: I’m looking at the river we’re following. It’s so picturesque!
One of the crewmen asks if either would like to control the balloon! Channing takes the helm.
Channing: Where to, Greyson? We can go anywhere we want!
Greyson: Or at least, wherever the wind want to take us! Let’s go higher!
Under the careful watch of the hot air balloon’s captain, Channing makes the flames rise, causing the balloon to lift higher! The basket wobbles unsteadily!
Channing: Uh, you know what? I think instead of steering the balloon, I’ll just let the Ballon Captain do that. I’m more of a Balloon Beautiful Thing Observer anyway.
Greyson: Heh. Just in time, Observer! The sun’s rising over there!
Together, Channing and Greyson turn to look at the sunlight spill into the hills beneath, turning everything a brilliant gold.
Channing: …
Greyson: …
After an hour of enjoying the landscape, the balloon lands…
Channing: We’re going in rather fast, aren’t we?
Greyson: Hold on!
The basket hits the ground, starts skidding, and topples over! Channing and Greyson tumble out of the basket and roll on the soft grass. When they finally stop, they start cheering.
Channing: Ha ha! Woo hoo! What a landing!
Greyson: Let’s do that again!
Rewards
- 3000 coins
Later that afternoon, Payton tracks you down to talk about the date, giggling.
Payton: Aren’t balloon rides fun?
Danny: Yeah, that was a fun first date offer…
Payton: Yeah, but this next date sounds even MORE fun! It has to do with animals… hanging out with them, petting them, swimming with them! I wonder who should go on this one…
Danny: Sounds like this date was made for you, Payton!
Payton: Hee, well, if you insist… I’m not going to say ‘no’!
Part 3
Payton: I definitely HAVE to go on this date. It involves sea animals! Who’s with me?
- Payton
- A Classmate (Zayn)
Payton and Zayn arrive at the beach!
Payton: OMG, OMG, OMG… this is going to be the bestest!
Zayn: What are we doing, Payton?
Payton points to a catamaran floating in the water.
Payton: That! Put your swimsuit on, Zayn! We’re going on a boat!
Time - 4 hours
Payton and Zayn ride out on the catamaran, moving fast across the surface of the water!
Payton: Woo hoo!
Zayn: Whoo, go faster!
Payton: Are you having fun?
Zayn: Of course I am! How about you!
Payton: Are you kidding me?! I’m ON A BOAT! It feels so awesome… someone should make a song about it!
Zayn: I think they… You’re kidding, aren’t you?
Payton: Gotcha! Oh, I saw a couple sea lions playing around when we left the dock, and… oh wow! Look! There’s a dolphin swimming over there! It looks so happy! I wish I was swimming with it right now…
Zayn: I think you’re getting your wish…
An instructor walks over, holding out masks and gear in bright pink for scuba diving.
Payton: Hurry up, Zayn! We’re going to look at animals in the ocean!
Payton and Zayn don the scuba gear, and after the boat comes to a stop in a safe cove, they jump into the ocean.
Payton: Where should we swim first?
Zayn: The guide said there’d be an underwater cave and some colorful fish to look at near those rocks over there…
Payton: Let’s go!
In the crystal blue water, it’s almost like another world. Payton and Zayn swim alongside fish with bright red scales and big white stripes. They see emerald green seaweed, almost glowing in the sunlight that streams down into the ocean. A turtle swims by, and Payton swims with it!
Payton: …!
Eventually, Payton and Zayn find a hole carved into a large rock and swim into it. They come up for air inside a small, private grotto.
Payton: Ooh, it’s so cozy in here!
Zayn: I don’t mind if you don’t.
Zayn puts an arm around Payton, drawing her closer and kissing her. Payton leans in as the warm water laps around.
Payton: Mmmm…
After a long moment, Payton pulls away, smiling.
Payton: Oh, Zayn, look up! It’s so shiny!
On the rooftop of the cavern are myriad stones that sparkle like diamonds!
Zayn: That’s impressive!
After a couple more moments, Payton and Zayn swim back to the boat, which takes them back to shore to dry off and change.
Payton: Ready for part two of our date?
Zayn: There’s a SECOND part?!
An instructor arrives, holding the reins of two horses. Payton and Zayn climb on and start up a trail.
Zayn: Do you know where this leads? Because I wouldn’t mind if it led to food…
Payton: I guess we’ll have to see! Yah!
The horses trot along the trail as the path snakes upwards. As the sun sets, Payton and Zayn reach the top of an overlook!
Payton: Look how far out we can see! The ocean just goes on and on forever!
Zayn: And look, there’s a picnic!
Payton and Zayn sit down on the heart-shaped blanket and feast on pink-frosted cookies and raspberry parfaits from the picnic basket. Zayn puts an arm around Payton, and she leans into the embrace.
Zayn: I’m so glad I’m up here with you… there’s no one I’f rather be here with than you.
Payton: Me too…
Payton kisses Zayn deeply.
Rewards
- 4000 coins
Danny: So… what’d you think of the date?
Payton: It went swimmingly well! I’d definitely go again if I had the chance… Of course, I’m open to trying new things… like this water sports date offer I got here… What do you think? Should I go again? Or is it someone else’s turn?
Part 4
Payton: Who should go on this date?
- A Classmate (James)
- A Classmate (Uma)
The next afternoon, James and Uma meet at the docks, where two hot pink jet skis with big red bows are waiting for them.
James: Whoa, are those for us? This is going to be sweet!
Uma: Jet skiing! Awesome! I always wanted to try it! Happy Valentine’s Day to us!
An instructor beckons James and Uma forward.
James: Let’s do this!
Time - 5 hours
After watching a safety video and learning the basics, James and Uma climb onto their jet skis and take off!
Uma: Yeah! Yee-haw!
James: It’s like we’re flying!
They weave in and out of each other’s wakes.
Uma: Look at me! I’m going to take this jump!
Uma steers into a platform in the water and flies high into the air!
Uma: YEAH!
James: Want to race to that buoy over there?
Uma: You’re on! Last one there swims with the fishes!
James: Are we really racing… to the death?!
Uma: Go, go, go!
They race towards the buoy, the wind in their hair and water spraying in their faces! They’re almost at the buoy, neck and neck, when James pulls ahead and wins!
James: Ha ha! Who’s the jet ski champion now?!
Uma: Hey, look!
James looks where Uma is pointing, and a school on tiny fish sparkles in the water beneath them!
James: Ooh!
A few minutes later, with the sun setting, they ride their jet skis back to land. A waiter dressed in fine livery leads them to the beach where a tiki hut and torches surround a low table of exotic, tropical food! Salads are served in mangos, and roast meat and vegetables lie on platters decorated with fresh pineapple rings!
Uma: It’s so fancy! I feel like I’m in Hawaii!
James: It’s like being on The Bachelor!
Uma: Want some coconut juice… in a coconut?
James: Yes please!
Rewards
- 5000 coins
Danny: That was a fun date! What’s the best one?
Payton sorts through her Tweets to find the next offer.
Payton: Right here. It’s A Gondola Built for Two…
Danny: I’ve always wanted to ride in a gondola…
Payton: Well, you should go!
Danny: Really?
Payton: Yes, really! Grab your date, and get out there!
Danny: All right!
Part 5
Danny: I’m definitely looking forward to going on this date with someone I really care about.
- Danny
- A Classmate (Berry)
You and Berry drive out to a small lakeside town in the country.
Danny: Well, this is quaint. The town’s really cute.
Berry: It must be pretty peaceful living out here. It’s gorgeous. I like it. The colorful cottages, the clear air, the green trees…
Danny: …the gondola waiting at the dock with chocolates and sparkling cider?
Berry: Did I say ‘I like it’? I LOVE it! Come on, Danny, let’s get into that boat!
Time - 6 hours
You and Berry walk to the pier where a gondolier ushers you into a beautiful, black lacquered gondola! You rest against heart-shaped pillows. Flutes of sparkling cider sit in between you and Berry. Berry holds up one of the glasses.
Berry: A toast?
Danny: Of course. To us! For being the most awesome, most cool, most best…
Berry: Most best?
Danny: Yeah! You heard me! The ‘most best’ people around!
You both drink the sparkling cider and sit down. Berry takes your hand and smiles shyly at you.
Berry: You forgot to toast to our love.
Danny: I didn’t forget. I just didn’t think I needed to toast to something so obvious.
You kiss Berry affectionately. Seeing that you are finished with your toast, the gondolier pulls away from the dock, and the boat glides silently and slowly through the water, around the town.
Danny: This is really peaceful. You know, it’s nice to be away from the school for a little bit…
Berry: Yeah! No more homework! No more classes! Just us against the world!
Danny: I meant, you know, the scenery’s nice.
Berry: Oh, yeah, that too. Especially this scenery. Look at the way the mountains turn purple and orange at sunset. It’s just beautiful.
The gondolier steers the boat into a small cove where fireflies and a grove of flowering trees surround the two of you.
Danny: This seems like the perfect place for a kiss…
Berry: Don’t have to tell me twice…
You kiss one another sweetly, as the boat glides in gentle circles. On the way back, the gondolier bursts into song, his rich baritone sweeping the notes of something sweet, romantic, and Italian. Back in town, you and Berry get to shore and are invited into a cafe where latte cups of hot chocolate are set down before you with demitasse spoons.
Berry: It’s so thick and creamy! I love it!
Danny: It’s like drinking a chocolate bar… it’s perfect!
Berry: This day was perfect!
Danny: Hear hear! Cheers!
You both clink mugs.
Rewards
- 6000 coins
Danny: So… what’s next on the date agenda? Don’t tell me we’ve run out!
Payton: We’ve still got some left… I have one here… And, ooh! This date is all about sports. I bet we both know who would be perfect for it!
Part 6
Payton: I know EXACTLY who should go on this date… Julian!
- Julian
- A Classmate (Berry)
The next morning, Julian and Berry arrive at a massive football stadium.
Berry: So… what exactly are we doing?
Julian: According to Payton, it’s something I’m going to love, so it’s going to be pretty sports- heavy. You down with that?
Berry: I’m down with anything.
They walk into the coliseum and are led right onto the field to meet the football team!
Julian: This is going to be awesome!
Time - 7 hours
Inside the stadium, the grass is cut, the lines have been freshly drawn, and the lights are on in anticipation of the game that night!
Julian: This day is going to be awesome! Can you smell how awesome the grass smells? And look how awesome the endzone is!
Berry: You’re saying awesome a lot…
Julian: Well, it IS awesome!
Berry: Can’t argue with that logic. It feels so… big! How can the players focus on playing? I’m nervous just standing here… Wait, who’s that over there?
Julian: Oh! It’s only the quarterback who’s set the single-season touchdown record!
Berry: Well, it looks like he wants to throw the ball to you… get it, Julian!
Julian goes long as the football spirals towards him. With an impressive leap, he jump forward, snatches the ball, and rolls to his feet in the end zone! Berry runs over and gives him a huge high-five!
Berry: Yeah, that’s my man, Julian!
Julian runs back to the quarterback!
Berry: Well, at least he’s having fun…
Julian throws the ball around with some of the pro players and even practices a warmup drill with them!
Julian: Yeah!
When he runs back to Berry, he’s holding up an autographed jersey!
Julian: Did you see that? Did you SEE that?!
Berry: I saw everything! And I’m glad you’re happy. But can we get to our seats, so we can watch the game now?
Julian: Sure thing.
Julian and Berry are then led into a luxury box to watch the football game that night from leather sofas. Gourmet hot dogs, freshly baked pretzels, and other fancy game-day snacks are served to them. Julian reclines against a plush pillow, sipping an iced soda with an umbrella in it.
Julian: Okay, I don’t usually go for stuff like this, but seriously, I could get used to being treated this way.
Berry: You mean if you spent every football game being served soda in glass tumblers and buffalo wings on china plates?
Julian: Hey, it’s a good deal. Are you having fun?
Berry: Except for the part where you ditched our date to hang out with other people… I’m not complaining.
Berry settles comfortable in the couch and plucks a pretzel bite from a nearby platter of food.
Berry: Not complaining at all.
Rewards
- 7000 coins
Payton: I hope Julian had fun!
Danny: I think he did. It seems like everyone’s enjoying the dates you’ve been offered, Payton. What’s up next?
Payton: Well, after all these whirlwind dates, it’s definitely time for something more relaxing… which couple deserves a break the most?
Danny: I choose…
Part 7
Payton: This date is the most relaxing of them all! Who should go on it?
- A Classmate (Berry)
- A Classmate (Ashton)
Berry and Ashton arrive at the Serenity Spa. Wearing plush pink robes, they are ushered into a quiet, tiled room with paintings in soft colors, a bubbling fountain, and soothing music.
Berry: It smells like lavender in here…
Ashton: I hear lavender relaxes you. Perfect for our head and neck massages!
Berry: What are we waiting for? Let’s get our massage person and get started!
Time - 8 hours
Berry and Ashton sit in massage chairs, getting excellent head and neck massages.
Berry: Mmmm… yep, that’s the spot…
Ashton: I didn’t even know I HAD muscles there!
A little later, Berry and Ashton are sitting at a table at the spa’s healthy cafe, eating salads with fresh herbs and chilled fresh fruit!
Ashton: I feel so relaxed! Massages are wonderful, so great, I…
Suddenly, Ashton’s phone beeps. Ashton glances at the screen, unlocks the phone, and boots up a game!
Ashton: Hey, my characters are ready to do their next quest!
Berry: Uh, yay? But as I was saying, the massage was great! I feel like I slept for a week, and…
Ashton: I feel exactly the same way, you know, I kind of…
Ashton’s phone beeps again.
Ashton: Just a sec, Berry, that reminds me I need to do one thing in this game…
Berry: Uh, okay…
Several minutes go by…
Ashton: Oh, yeah! Successfully answered that question right! And guess who just leveled up a character!
Berry: I guess it’s you.
Ashton looks up suddenly as if surprised. Berry does not look very happy.
Berry: …
Ashton: Uh, er… I’m sorry. I got distracted. But it’s all you from now on. I swear. It’s out night out.
Ashton puts the phone away.
Berry: Good. More salad?
Ashton: You know, I never thought I’d be excited by it, but fresh salad tastes awesome!
After dinner, Berry and Ashton are shown to an outdoor, heart-shaped hot tub in a private courtyard. The night sky can be seen above, the stars twinkling. They slide into the tub and enjoy the warm water in the cool breeze of the evening.
Berry: Ahhh… hot water is so nice to soak in. I could get spoiled by tonight…
Ashton: As if you weren’t spoiled before.
Berry: HEY!
Ashton: Just kidding! You’re not spoiled. You’re fun to be around. And I’m glad we did this together.
A firework bursts into the sky, lighting it with a fountain of bright red light!
Ashton: I’m even more glad now!
More fireworks arc into the air, and colors shimmer through the air in front of them!
Berry: This is spectacular!
Ashton: Ha ha, yeah! A great ending to a great night!
Rewards
- 8000 coins
Payton: Whoo! Another successful date done!
Danny: You were given some really great deals! Are there any more?
Payton: There’s one last date left… it’s a tres romantic dinner date at the new French restaurant in town.
Danny: Very fancy! Who should we send?
Payton: You know, I was thinking… you should go on it! You’ve been so helpful with all this stuff… I think you’d enjoy it.
Danny: Well, okay!
Part 8
Payton: A Paris-themed dinner? Tres romantic! You should go!
- Danny
- A Classmate (Ashton)
You and Ashton walk into a French restaurant with cafe-style metal tables, a string quartet, and an impressive mural of the Eiffel Tower!
Ashton: I always wanted to spend time in Paris!
A maitre d’ escorts you both into a private booth hidden form other patrons by thick, red curtains. The table is set, complete with sparkling glassware, fresh bread, and red roses. You slide into the booth, sitting across from Ashton.
Ashton: This is really something!
Danny: Everything looks amazing!
Ashton: C’est magnifique! I can’t wait to eat!
Time - 9 hours
You and Ashton enjoy your meal, dining on a delicate cheese fondue!
Danny: Mmmm… delicious! Have you tried these lobster bites? They taste great with cheese! You’ve got to try them!
You spear up some lobster with a stick and give it to Ashton.
Ashton: Mmmm, yeah! That IS tasty! I haven’t really had fondue much before. I didn’t know it could be this good! Thanks for sharing, Danny.
Danny: Anytime! I’m glad you came out with me. I like spending time with you…
Ashton: Me too. You ready for dessert?
For dessert, a waiter brings out an elegant chocolate flambe. A bright orange flame burns cheerfully atop a mountain of chocolate cake in a shallow bowl.
Danny: Looks great!
Ashton: But how do you even eat this thing?
Danny: Hmmm… maybe just shake it a little, and the fire’ll go out?
Ashton picks up a fork and pokes the cake so hard, it topples over! Flame starts to catch on the edge of Ashton’s napkin! You and Ashton back quickly away from the table!
Ashton: Oh no… this isn’t good! THIS IS NOT GOOD!
Danny: Quick, do something!
Panicked, Ashton grabs the edge of the tablecloth and tries to pat out the fire. It’s not enough! The tablecloth catches too!
Ashton: Danny! Just wait right here! I have an idea!
Ashton dashes off, but you’re still left with the burning table!
Danny: Uh…
You look at the heavy curtains to your right and the water glasses still on the table. You grab the water glasses! You throw them over the fire! The flame dies down!
Danny: Whew! That’s a relief!
Ashton rushes in, fire extinguisher in hand!
Ashton: Stand aside, Danny!
Danny: Hold on… I just…
Ashton sprays the table down, covering everything in a fine foam!
Danny: …put it out.
Ashton: Yeah! I got it!
In relief, you and Ashton hug!
Ashton: So… now that that’s happened, what do we do?
Danny: Well, first, emotionally we should probably feel bad that we almost burned down the restaurant’s table…
Ashton: Okay, I feel that. What about NOT emotionally? What about, you know, repercussions- ly?
Danny: You mean like that angry waiter coming our way?
Ashton: That’s exactly what I mean!
Danny: I think we apologize to him from way over here… and then run!
Ashton: Sorry!
Danny: Sorry!
You both run out of the restaurant. Once outside, you turn to each other… and burst out laughing.
Danny: Ha ha, last time I take you anywhere fancy!
Ashton: Ha ha, me? I’m the one who took care of it! Well, I’m just glad we didn’t burn the restaurant down… too bad we didn’t save our dessert…
Danny: I think I have a contingency plan…
You point at a creperie a few doors down from the French restaurant.
Ashton: I’m up for it if you are…
You nudge Ashton forward.
Danny: Let’s do this!
Laughing, you and Ashton run down the block.
Rewards
- 9000 coins
Payton: That date was awesome! Who knew there were so many things to do in this town?
Danny: I didn’t before!
Payton: Well, now everyone will… as soon as I get to writing up all these reviews…
Danny: Need help?
Payton: I will never turn good help down. First things first, Danny, grab us some peppermint lattes! We have some serious Tweeting to do!
Part 9
Payton: All right, Danny, let’s get some lattes in us. We’re going to be tweeting all night!
- Spend 4000 coins
You bring over some peppermint lattes as Payton puzzles over the blog article she’s writing.
Payton: Does it sound better to call scuba diving an ‘unforgettable underwater experience’ or a ‘turtle-lovers’s total dream come true’?
Danny: Well, how many turtle-lovers do you think follow you on Twitter?
Payton: Hm, good point. ‘Unforgettable experience, it is!
She jots down the sentences, then turns back to you.
Payton: So what are you writing about? Which date was your favorite?
Danny: The Gondola Ride! I’d have to go with the gondola ride. How often do you get serenaded in your life? And the view was amazing!
Payton: Nice way of putting it. Write that down!
A few hours later…
Payton: And that’s the last of it! I’ve written up all my posts for my blog and given recommendations to my followers on Twitter! I’ve bolded heart and tagged every hash! Go me!
Danny: I helped too…
Payton: Go us!
Rewards
- 50 books
The next day, you run into Payton at school. She’s texting furiously on her phone and doesn’t see you at first.
Danny: Earth to Payton… you okay? Something wrong?
Payton: No, actually, everything’s great! The businesses loved my reviews, and my followers loved the businesses!
Danny: That’s good to hear! I’m excited for you!
Payton: Hey, you should be excited too! You’re the one who helped me… …which means I’m sure you’d be glad to help out because the company promised me they’d give me more offers!
Danny: More offers? So soon?
Payton: Well, not right this minute… but someday! Brace yourself, Danny! We’re in for a lot of fun in the future!