Rebel With A Cause
Rebel Help Quest
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On your way to class, Matt storms angrily past you, ranting.
Matt: Those dirty, two-faced, administrative mouth-breathers!
Danny: Uhh... you okay, Matt?
Matt: Haven’t you heard?! The school district’s making everyone at this school wear uniforms!
Danny: No way!
Matt: ‘No way’ is right. I saw this before at my old school. It starts out small... a rule here, a rule there... Before you know it, you can’t even park your motorcycle on the lawn without some egotistic, power-mad hall monitor suspending you!
Danny: Uh, that’s not an issue for most people.
Matt: It doesn’t matter. The point is... change is coming, and it isn’t the good kind!
Danny: No offense, but you don’t seem like the type who usually, you know, cares. Why is this so important to you?
Matt: Don’t worry about me. Worry about your school.
Danny: Right. Touchy subject. But do you really think this uniform thing is going to be a big deal?
Matt: Just wait, you’ll see...
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Later that week, the whole school’s wearing uniforms! A crowd gathers around you, filled with students wanting to voice their opinion.
Nick: Danny! Look! I’m not even me anymore! I mean, these clothes are nice, but I’m--
Maya: --Super. Cute. That outfit is TOTALLY trending right now!
Nick: That’s because everyone’s wearing it! These uniforms are seriously limiting our self-expression. When I put on clothes, I want them to say something about me.
Maya: What do you think about them, Danny?
Danny: I think uniforms are awful! We’re human beings. We like to be free and express ourselves!
Nick: Exactly. I can’t express much with this.
Danny: Besides, nothing is more depressing than feeling like you’re just like everyone else...
Maya: But... the color... the fabric... the cuteness.
Danny: It LOOKS good, Maya, but looks aren’t everything.
Maya: Yeah, you’re probably right...
Nick: I just don’t want to feel like a--
Matt: --Sheep?
The crowd turns to Matt, who’s sitting at the top of a staircase.
Matt: One of the herd? A programmed robot? A mindless drone slobbering along and doing exactly what they’re told? What if I told you that the reason we have to wear uniforms is because Hearst High arranged it?
The crowd gasps!
Matt: That’s right! Max’s dad, Principal Warren, manipulated the district board members. He convinced them to implement uniforms in every school that opened in the last year.
Danny: But that only applies to OUR school!
Matt: Exactly! And what if I told you that many students can’t even wear uniforms because they’re too expensive? Principal Warren just HAPPENED to pick the most outrageously expensive uniforms!
Maya: They don’t cost THAT much... do they?
Nick: They do. I could barely afford mine, but some of my friends couldn’t. Now they’re all afraid of what’s going to happen to them...
Matt: Well guess what?! They’re going to get SUSPENDED simply because they’re not rich!
Danny: Wait, where’s YOUR uniform?!
Matt: Please. I wear MY clothes, and no one tells me otherwise!
Nick: So... what can we do?
Matt: I’ll tell you what we do!
Time - 10 hours
Matt: You want to get rid of these dumb uniforms?! You want to start a revolution?! All we have to do is...
Danny: Wait wait wait! Time out!
You rush up the stairs!
Danny: Sorry, everyone, head back to class. The party’s over.
The crowd reluctantly disperses.
Matt: What gives, Danny?! I was just about to share my plan for revolution!
Danny: I know... that’s why I stopped you.
Matt: So you’re on THEIR side?! Are you nothing but a do-goody, obedient, rule-follower?!
Danny: Stopping you has nothing to do with what side I’m on.
Matt: So why’d you do it then?
Danny: Hmm... how can I put this delicately? ...I’m concerned that someone, uh... like you... might get a lot of classmates into A LOT of trouble.
Matt: You don’t know me.
Danny: I could be wrong. What was your plan?
Matt: Okay, fine... maybe it involved the school board offices and a FEW stink bombs.
Danny: That’s exactly the kind of thing I think we should avoid.
Matt: So what, you’re saying we just accept these cookie cutter clothes? Just give in to authority?
Danny: No, not at all. Especially if students are going to get unfairly suspended. But there are other, more conventional ways.
Matt: You’re not talking about who I think you are, are you?
Danny: Yep! The student body government knows exactly how to handle these types of situations!
Matt: Student government? Pfft, you mean The Man In Training!
Danny: Are you coming with me or not?
Matt: Fine. It’s a colossal waste of time, but I don’t have any better ideas than Operation Stinkbottom.
Danny: Really? That’s what you came up with?
Matt: Yep. Deal with it.
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You and Matt step into an impeccably organized office.
Brandon: How can we help you, Danny?
Danny: We want to repeal the uniform requirement.
Maddie: Oh. My. Government.
Brandon: A change of that size will require filing SO much paperwork!
Maddie: A 4270... a 5350B... maybe even a 17Y!
Brandon: Exciting! Oh, and a request-to-petition form! I’ve always wanted to fill out one of those!
Matt: A petition? Heh.
Danny: What’s so funny?
Matt: Nothing. I just find the idea of creating real change with a bunch of signatures amusing. While you’re at it, why don’t you fill out a request-for-a-unicorn-form? It’ll be just as likely to happen.
Maddie: Hold on! Petitions don’t create change on their own! But they DO get the word out...
Brandon: Yeah! Once the petition’s filed, we escalate to an organized protest!
Matt: Why don’t you try a choreographed riot while you’re at it?!
Maddie: Even though it sounds cool... that’s not a real thing, is it?
Danny: I’m afraid not, Maddie.
Maddie: What happens when you’ve done your protest, and nothing’s happened?
Brandon: We get serious.
Matt: Really? How?
Maddie: We craft a strongly worded letter to the authorities.
Matt: Wow. Don’t bring out the big guns too early.
Maddie: That’s sarcasm, isn’t it?
Matt: Look, even if you succeed, this plan is going to take forever!
Brandon: What’s your solution?! Drive your motorcycle into the district building and throw eggs at everyone?!
Matt: That’s better than Operation Lame-a-lot!
Danny: Everyone, calm down... ...I think I’ve got a compromise...
Time - 14 hours
Maddie: What’s your compromise?
Danny: If Brandon and Maddie’s plan to repeal the uniform order doesn’t work soon, then we’ll try Matt’s plan.
Matt: You mean, Operation Stink--
Danny: A DIFFERENT plan. No vandalism.
Matt: Got it.
Brandon: Works for us!
Maddie: Exciting! I’ll get the printer warmed up!
As you and Matt are leaving the student government office, you get an urgent text from Autumn!
Danny: Oh no!
Matt: What’s up, Danny?
Danny: Something’s wrong with Autumn! Come on!
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You and Matt run to the Artist Hangout and find Autumn sitting on a bench, tears smearing her makeup.
Danny: Autumn, I got your text... what happened? What’s wrong?
Autumn: The district’s suspending me for not wearing a uniform! I told them that I wasn’t trying to disobey or anything, I just... my dad was supposed to send me the money, but he’s away on business, and he just didn’t get it to me yet...
Danny: Awww, Autumn... you know you can always borrow money from me, right?
She wipes her tears away.
Autumn: I know... that’s really sweet, Danny. But something tells me it’s too late for me...
Danny: What kind of talk is that?
Matt: It’s the talk of truth, Danny. She knows it, and I know it. They’re making an example of her! Anyone else refuses to wear the uniform, well, they get sent on the express train to Suspension City. Population: Autumn.
Danny: They can’t get away with this!
Autumn: They already have... my suspension starts tomorrow...
Danny: No way! Someone’s gotta be able to help you out! Someone can ALWAYS help out! ...right?
Time - 18 hours
You start to run off, but Matt blocks your path!
Danny: Move, Matt! We’ve got to find some way to clear Autumn’s suspension!
Matt puts a hand on your shoulder.
Matt: I appreciate your passion, Danny. But trust me, I have a lot of experience with getting suspended. This time, there’s nothing you can do...
Matt gestures to a teary-eyed Autumn.
Matt: Nothing except, you know... feelings.
You nod solemnly, knowing Matt’s right. A moment later, you return to Autumn and put your arm around her, holding her close.
Autumn: I’m really scared, Danny. This could seriously hurt my chances of getting into a good art college...
Danny: I don’t know how, but I promise I’ll fix this.
Autumn: Really? You care that much about me?
Danny: Of course. After all, you were my very first friend here! How could I forget when we met in an empty lot? It was right here! Before this school had any buildings!
Autumn: You remembered.
Danny: How could I forget meeting you, Autumn? I remember how sad you were to be at Hearst High... How much you helped me get started... And how happy you were when you finally transferred here.
Autumn: That was a good day.
You give Autumn a squeeze.
Autumn: Thanks, Danny. For being here for me... good times... and bad.
A moment later, you say your goodbyes, and Autumn leaves.
Danny: What would you do if you were in my shoes, Matt?
Matt: I’d take all the anger I felt about Autumn being suspended... the girl who paints butterflies over graffiti, the girl who’s been with you from day ONE... And I’d concentrate all of it on teaching those corrupt, heartless, soul-sucking administrators a little lesson from the revolution playbook.
Danny: You’re right, Matt! It’s time to fight back!
Matt: That’s what I like to hear! Let’s go!
Danny: Wait! We should check first to see if the student government has made any progress!
Matt: You really want to waste your time pushing paper around?
Danny: That’s the deal we struck. If they’re not ready, will you be?
Matt: You kidding me?! I’ve always got a pot of in-your-face brewing.
Danny: Good. Hopefully, we won’t need it...
You storm off toward the student offices!
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Brandon: Hey, Danny...
Danny: Did you hear about Autumn’s suspension?
Brandon: We did...
Maddie: And we know she’s not the only one...
Danny: I want this fixed, and I want it fixed now!
Brandon: We do too.
Maddie: The district board members definitely know how upset we are!
Brandon: When we found out about Autumn, we sent them the strongest worded letter we’ve ever crafted!
Danny: And?
Maddie’s computer chimes.
Maddie: And it looks like they just sent us an email back! Prepare to see history as it happens!
Time - 22 hours
Danny: So what’s the district board’s email say?
Brandon: Good news! It looks like they’ve heard our demands and are willing to change the rule on uniforms!
Danny: Really? That’s awesome!
Maddie: You mean Obamawesome!
Danny: So, we don’t have to wear uniforms anymore?! I can’t wait to tell everyone!
Brandon: Yeah, the change is going to take place at the beginning of the next school year!
Danny: Wait... the start of NEXT year?!
Maddie: Amazing, huh?! And I thought it was going to take longer for change to happen!
You slump down.
Brandon: Something wrong, Danny?
Danny: Look... you’re both great at navigating bureaucracy, but sometimes change has to happen NOW.
Maddie: We don’t really know how to make that happen.
Danny: Neither do I. But I know someone who does. Come with me.
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You, Brandon, and Maddie find Matt hiding out in the auditorium.
Danny: What are you doing in here?
Matt: Security’s gotten tighter. The administration’s been suspending students left and right!
Brandon: You know you could actually try WEARING the uniform!
Matt: That’s not gonna happen.
Danny: You said you had a plan brewing, Matt. We’re willing to try it out.
Matt: It’s simple, no vandalism involved. But everyone’s gotta be onboard. And I mean EVERYONE.
Danny: What is it?
Matt: Honestly... It’s not that much different from a choreographed riot.
Maddie: I like the sound of that. How’s it work?
Matt: They can’t punish all of us. If no one wears the uniform, no one gets suspended!
Brandon: Wait... or EVERYONE gets suspended!
Matt: What do you think, Danny?
Danny: I think I’m ready to try anything!
Matt: Then put your game face on.
Brandon: But how are we going to get EVERYONE to participate?
Matt: Like this!
Matt bursts out of the auditorium and marches out into the quad!
Danny: What are you doing?
Matt: Rallying the people! But I can’t do it alone!
You march alongside Matt!
Matt: Time for our speech!
Danny: Wait... what do you mean ‘OUR speech’?!
Time - 17 hours
You and Matt stand together on a bench in the quad.
Danny: Excuse me! Excuse me, everyone!
Matt: Listen up, you blind, leaderless lemmings!
Several classmates stop to listen, and a crowd begins to form.
Matt: Are you tired of wearing the same thing as everyone else?!
Brandon: I am getting a little tired...
Danny: Are you upset because someone you know’s been suspended simply because they couldn’t afford a uniform?!
Maddie: Poor Autumn...
The crowd grows, buzzing with anger!
Matt: Then join us in the fight against the districts unfair order!
Danny: We need all of you, everyone, to change out of these uniforms!
Brandon: Wait... should we really do that? I mean... what’ll keep us from being suspended?!
Maddie: Yeah! He’s got a point...
Danny: Well... uh...
Many classmates begin shaking their head, and the crowd starts to disperse.
Danny: No! Wait! Uh... don’t leave! We need you!
Brandon: So we can get suspended? I don’t think so.
Matt: Don’t worry. I’ve got this, Danny. Yeah, there’s a chance that this could fail. That the administration suspends all of us.
A murmur of anxiety ripples through the remaining crowd.
Matt: But what’s the alternative? Living in a world where those less fortunate can’t participate? Or would you ENJOY tucking your tails between your legs, shuffling to your classes, and waiting for the NEXT rule from the district?
The fleeing classmates stop.
Brandon: The... the next rule?
Matt: It won’t stop at uniforms! Maybe next the district says you can’t wear accessories, or you can’t hang out where you want to, or this school becomes a CLOSED CAMPUS.
Maddie: NOOOOOOOO!
Matt: You don’t want that to happen?! The only way is to fight back! Join us! No more uniforms! No more uniforms!
Danny: No more uniforms! No more uniforms!
Brandon: No more uniforms!
Maddie: No more uniforms!
Soon, the whole crowd is chanting! Matt turns to you.
Matt: Consider the people rallied, Danny.
Just then, a news crew arrives!
Danny: How did they find out so fast?!
Matt: Turns out the student government has SOME worth.
Maddie: I may know some people at Channel 5.
Danny: Sneaky.
Matt: Now’s the time, revolutionary! We need to demonstrate our resolve. Do you have a change of clothes?
Danny: As a matter of fact, I do.
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You step out of the restroom, wearing YOUR clothes, while a camera from a news crew films the crowd!
Danny: Hey, everyone! How do I look?
The crowd cheers! Soon, everyone is changing out of their uniforms...
Nick: Phew! Finally I can express who I am.
Maya: And the Uniform Look was SOOO last week...
Sakura: At last! Everyone looks like themselves again.
Mia: Cheers to that!
Julian: This is awesome! Everyone LOOKS different, but we’re all on the same team!
Danny: Let’s not forget what really matters here. ANyone who couldn’t afford uniforms no longer has to be afraid of being singled out!
Matt rushes up to you!
Matt: Danny! I was just talking with the news crew! They want you to do an interview!
Danny: Me? Why not you?
Matt: They said they were looking for someone more ‘presentable’, whatever that means. But you got this, Danny. It’s exactly how we force the district’s hand... by making this public.
Danny: Got it. I’m going in.
You walk over to the news crew...
Time - 21 hours
You stand in front of the news crew cameraman, while a reporter holds a microphone in your face. She asks about the motivation for you school’s stand against the uniform order...
Danny: What motivated us? If I had to point to anything I’d say Autumn! It was her unfair suspension that pushed us into demanding change! The students of this school will not tolerate injustice!
The crowd behind you lets out a roar in support!
Danny: We will be heard!
Afterward...
Nick: That was inspiring, Danny!
Maya: I bet you look SO good on TV!
Matt: You did it! You took it to The Man! How do you feel?
Danny: I feel proud! What happens now?
Matt: Now we wait for those cowards you run the district to respond...
The next day, Matt comes riding up on a motorcycle.
Matt: Did you hear? The district repealed the uniform order on the grounds of it being unfair. Looks like the news coverage really paid off!
Danny: I... I can’t believe it! We actually made a difference!
Matt: I know one person who’s pretty grateful...
Autumn comes running up to you and gives you a big hug!
Autumn: Thank you so much, Danny! They took the suspension off my record! I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you!
Danny: I think I know how...
Autumn: Anything! You name it!
Danny: Come to Matt’s party!
Matt: What?! I’m not throwing a party!
You stand up on a nearby bench.
Danny: Are you sure about that?
Matt: Are you using my tactics against me?
Danny: You know what we need at this school?
Matt: You are, aren’t you?
Danny: We need more edge! More fight! More take-a-stand-ed-ness!
Matt: And how is a party going to make that happen?
Danny: I don’t know... just a gut feeling. Trust me.
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After the party...
Matt: Well, it looks like you were right, Danny! At least one of my friends is going to your school now.
Danny: Awesome! Frankly, we could use some toughness.
Danny: So, are you finally going to tell me why you cared so much about this?
Matt: If I were a thousand times lamer, I’d say something like... ‘...this school was the only place that would admit a rebel like me. I felt like I owed it something.’
Danny: Luckily, you’re not lame.
Matt: No, I’m not! So I’m not saying that.
Danny: Hey, I got it! That’s not your message.
Matt: You’re smiling though. Stop smiling.
Danny: Sorry. Ahem. How’s this?
Matt: Whatever. You know, I never thought I’d fit in here... Others schools didn’t really accept me, why would this place be any different?
Danny: Do you think you fit in now?
Matt: Not at all!
Danny: Huh?
Matt: This world is filled with people who aren’t like me, Danny. I don’t really fit in anywhere, and that’s who I am... ...but you know what makes your school so different?
Danny: I’m guessing it isn’t our type-specific buildings...
Matt: No... your school is the first place where I felt like I really MATTERED.
Danny: ...
Matt: And that’s because of you actually listening to me rather than trying to shut me up or throw me out.
Danny: That’s not my style.
Matt: I know, and that’s why I’ll be sticking around.
Danny: I’m glad to hear it.
Matt: Besides, I need to make sure Operation Stinkbottom goes off without a hitch.
Danny: Wait... what? When? Where?
Matt: SMELL ya later, Danny.
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On your way to class, Matt storms angrily past you, ranting.
Matt: Those dirty, two-faced, administrative mouth-breathers!
Danny: Uhh... you okay, Matt?
Matt: Haven’t you heard?! The school district’s making everyone at this school wear uniforms!
Danny: No way!
Matt: ‘No way’ is right. I saw this before at my old school. It starts out small... a rule here, a rule there... Before you know it, you can’t even park your motorcycle on the lawn without some egotistic, power-mad hall monitor suspending you!
Danny: Uh, that’s not an issue for most people.
Matt: It doesn’t matter. The point is... change is coming, and it isn’t the good kind!
Danny: No offense, but you don’t seem like the type who usually, you know, cares. Why is this so important to you?
Matt: Don’t worry about me. Worry about your school.
Danny: Right. Touchy subject. But do you really think this uniform thing is going to be a big deal?
Matt: Just wait, you’ll see...
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- Danny wearing a Prep School Uniform or a Prep School Outfit
- A Guy Artist wearing a Prep School Uniform Outfit (Nick)
- A Girl Prep wearing a Prep School Outfit (Maya)
Later that week, the whole school’s wearing uniforms! A crowd gathers around you, filled with students wanting to voice their opinion.
Nick: Danny! Look! I’m not even me anymore! I mean, these clothes are nice, but I’m--
Maya: --Super. Cute. That outfit is TOTALLY trending right now!
Nick: That’s because everyone’s wearing it! These uniforms are seriously limiting our self-expression. When I put on clothes, I want them to say something about me.
Maya: What do you think about them, Danny?
Danny: I think uniforms are awful! We’re human beings. We like to be free and express ourselves!
Nick: Exactly. I can’t express much with this.
Danny: Besides, nothing is more depressing than feeling like you’re just like everyone else...
Maya: But... the color... the fabric... the cuteness.
Danny: It LOOKS good, Maya, but looks aren’t everything.
Maya: Yeah, you’re probably right...
Nick: I just don’t want to feel like a--
Matt: --Sheep?
The crowd turns to Matt, who’s sitting at the top of a staircase.
Matt: One of the herd? A programmed robot? A mindless drone slobbering along and doing exactly what they’re told? What if I told you that the reason we have to wear uniforms is because Hearst High arranged it?
The crowd gasps!
Matt: That’s right! Max’s dad, Principal Warren, manipulated the district board members. He convinced them to implement uniforms in every school that opened in the last year.
Danny: But that only applies to OUR school!
Matt: Exactly! And what if I told you that many students can’t even wear uniforms because they’re too expensive? Principal Warren just HAPPENED to pick the most outrageously expensive uniforms!
Maya: They don’t cost THAT much... do they?
Nick: They do. I could barely afford mine, but some of my friends couldn’t. Now they’re all afraid of what’s going to happen to them...
Matt: Well guess what?! They’re going to get SUSPENDED simply because they’re not rich!
Danny: Wait, where’s YOUR uniform?!
Matt: Please. I wear MY clothes, and no one tells me otherwise!
Nick: So... what can we do?
Matt: I’ll tell you what we do!
Time - 10 hours
Matt: You want to get rid of these dumb uniforms?! You want to start a revolution?! All we have to do is...
Danny: Wait wait wait! Time out!
You rush up the stairs!
Danny: Sorry, everyone, head back to class. The party’s over.
The crowd reluctantly disperses.
Matt: What gives, Danny?! I was just about to share my plan for revolution!
Danny: I know... that’s why I stopped you.
Matt: So you’re on THEIR side?! Are you nothing but a do-goody, obedient, rule-follower?!
Danny: Stopping you has nothing to do with what side I’m on.
Matt: So why’d you do it then?
Danny: Hmm... how can I put this delicately? ...I’m concerned that someone, uh... like you... might get a lot of classmates into A LOT of trouble.
Matt: You don’t know me.
Danny: I could be wrong. What was your plan?
Matt: Okay, fine... maybe it involved the school board offices and a FEW stink bombs.
Danny: That’s exactly the kind of thing I think we should avoid.
Matt: So what, you’re saying we just accept these cookie cutter clothes? Just give in to authority?
Danny: No, not at all. Especially if students are going to get unfairly suspended. But there are other, more conventional ways.
Matt: You’re not talking about who I think you are, are you?
Danny: Yep! The student body government knows exactly how to handle these types of situations!
Matt: Student government? Pfft, you mean The Man In Training!
Danny: Are you coming with me or not?
Matt: Fine. It’s a colossal waste of time, but I don’t have any better ideas than Operation Stinkbottom.
Danny: Really? That’s what you came up with?
Matt: Yep. Deal with it.
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- Danny wearing a Prep School Uniform
- A Guy Student Gov wearing a Prep School Uniform Outfit (Brandon)
- A Girl Student Gov wearing a Prep School Outfit (Maddie)
You and Matt step into an impeccably organized office.
Brandon: How can we help you, Danny?
Danny: We want to repeal the uniform requirement.
Maddie: Oh. My. Government.
Brandon: A change of that size will require filing SO much paperwork!
Maddie: A 4270... a 5350B... maybe even a 17Y!
Brandon: Exciting! Oh, and a request-to-petition form! I’ve always wanted to fill out one of those!
Matt: A petition? Heh.
Danny: What’s so funny?
Matt: Nothing. I just find the idea of creating real change with a bunch of signatures amusing. While you’re at it, why don’t you fill out a request-for-a-unicorn-form? It’ll be just as likely to happen.
Maddie: Hold on! Petitions don’t create change on their own! But they DO get the word out...
Brandon: Yeah! Once the petition’s filed, we escalate to an organized protest!
Matt: Why don’t you try a choreographed riot while you’re at it?!
Maddie: Even though it sounds cool... that’s not a real thing, is it?
Danny: I’m afraid not, Maddie.
Maddie: What happens when you’ve done your protest, and nothing’s happened?
Brandon: We get serious.
Matt: Really? How?
Maddie: We craft a strongly worded letter to the authorities.
Matt: Wow. Don’t bring out the big guns too early.
Maddie: That’s sarcasm, isn’t it?
Matt: Look, even if you succeed, this plan is going to take forever!
Brandon: What’s your solution?! Drive your motorcycle into the district building and throw eggs at everyone?!
Matt: That’s better than Operation Lame-a-lot!
Danny: Everyone, calm down... ...I think I’ve got a compromise...
Time - 14 hours
Maddie: What’s your compromise?
Danny: If Brandon and Maddie’s plan to repeal the uniform order doesn’t work soon, then we’ll try Matt’s plan.
Matt: You mean, Operation Stink--
Danny: A DIFFERENT plan. No vandalism.
Matt: Got it.
Brandon: Works for us!
Maddie: Exciting! I’ll get the printer warmed up!
As you and Matt are leaving the student government office, you get an urgent text from Autumn!
Danny: Oh no!
Matt: What’s up, Danny?
Danny: Something’s wrong with Autumn! Come on!
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- Autumn
You and Matt run to the Artist Hangout and find Autumn sitting on a bench, tears smearing her makeup.
Danny: Autumn, I got your text... what happened? What’s wrong?
Autumn: The district’s suspending me for not wearing a uniform! I told them that I wasn’t trying to disobey or anything, I just... my dad was supposed to send me the money, but he’s away on business, and he just didn’t get it to me yet...
Danny: Awww, Autumn... you know you can always borrow money from me, right?
She wipes her tears away.
Autumn: I know... that’s really sweet, Danny. But something tells me it’s too late for me...
Danny: What kind of talk is that?
Matt: It’s the talk of truth, Danny. She knows it, and I know it. They’re making an example of her! Anyone else refuses to wear the uniform, well, they get sent on the express train to Suspension City. Population: Autumn.
Danny: They can’t get away with this!
Autumn: They already have... my suspension starts tomorrow...
Danny: No way! Someone’s gotta be able to help you out! Someone can ALWAYS help out! ...right?
Time - 18 hours
You start to run off, but Matt blocks your path!
Danny: Move, Matt! We’ve got to find some way to clear Autumn’s suspension!
Matt puts a hand on your shoulder.
Matt: I appreciate your passion, Danny. But trust me, I have a lot of experience with getting suspended. This time, there’s nothing you can do...
Matt gestures to a teary-eyed Autumn.
Matt: Nothing except, you know... feelings.
You nod solemnly, knowing Matt’s right. A moment later, you return to Autumn and put your arm around her, holding her close.
Autumn: I’m really scared, Danny. This could seriously hurt my chances of getting into a good art college...
Danny: I don’t know how, but I promise I’ll fix this.
Autumn: Really? You care that much about me?
Danny: Of course. After all, you were my very first friend here! How could I forget when we met in an empty lot? It was right here! Before this school had any buildings!
Autumn: You remembered.
Danny: How could I forget meeting you, Autumn? I remember how sad you were to be at Hearst High... How much you helped me get started... And how happy you were when you finally transferred here.
Autumn: That was a good day.
You give Autumn a squeeze.
Autumn: Thanks, Danny. For being here for me... good times... and bad.
A moment later, you say your goodbyes, and Autumn leaves.
Danny: What would you do if you were in my shoes, Matt?
Matt: I’d take all the anger I felt about Autumn being suspended... the girl who paints butterflies over graffiti, the girl who’s been with you from day ONE... And I’d concentrate all of it on teaching those corrupt, heartless, soul-sucking administrators a little lesson from the revolution playbook.
Danny: You’re right, Matt! It’s time to fight back!
Matt: That’s what I like to hear! Let’s go!
Danny: Wait! We should check first to see if the student government has made any progress!
Matt: You really want to waste your time pushing paper around?
Danny: That’s the deal we struck. If they’re not ready, will you be?
Matt: You kidding me?! I’ve always got a pot of in-your-face brewing.
Danny: Good. Hopefully, we won’t need it...
You storm off toward the student offices!
Requirements
- Danny wearing a Prep School Uniform Outfit
- A Guy Student Gov wearing a Prep School Uniform Outfit (Brandon)
- A Girl Student Gov wearing a Prep School Outfit (Maddie)
Brandon: Hey, Danny...
Danny: Did you hear about Autumn’s suspension?
Brandon: We did...
Maddie: And we know she’s not the only one...
Danny: I want this fixed, and I want it fixed now!
Brandon: We do too.
Maddie: The district board members definitely know how upset we are!
Brandon: When we found out about Autumn, we sent them the strongest worded letter we’ve ever crafted!
Danny: And?
Maddie’s computer chimes.
Maddie: And it looks like they just sent us an email back! Prepare to see history as it happens!
Time - 22 hours
Danny: So what’s the district board’s email say?
Brandon: Good news! It looks like they’ve heard our demands and are willing to change the rule on uniforms!
Danny: Really? That’s awesome!
Maddie: You mean Obamawesome!
Danny: So, we don’t have to wear uniforms anymore?! I can’t wait to tell everyone!
Brandon: Yeah, the change is going to take place at the beginning of the next school year!
Danny: Wait... the start of NEXT year?!
Maddie: Amazing, huh?! And I thought it was going to take longer for change to happen!
You slump down.
Brandon: Something wrong, Danny?
Danny: Look... you’re both great at navigating bureaucracy, but sometimes change has to happen NOW.
Maddie: We don’t really know how to make that happen.
Danny: Neither do I. But I know someone who does. Come with me.
Requirements
- Danny wearing a Prep School Uniform Outfit
- A Guy Student Gov wearing a Prep School Uniform Outfit (Brandon)
- A Girl Student Gov wearing a Prep School Outfit (Maddie)
You, Brandon, and Maddie find Matt hiding out in the auditorium.
Danny: What are you doing in here?
Matt: Security’s gotten tighter. The administration’s been suspending students left and right!
Brandon: You know you could actually try WEARING the uniform!
Matt: That’s not gonna happen.
Danny: You said you had a plan brewing, Matt. We’re willing to try it out.
Matt: It’s simple, no vandalism involved. But everyone’s gotta be onboard. And I mean EVERYONE.
Danny: What is it?
Matt: Honestly... It’s not that much different from a choreographed riot.
Maddie: I like the sound of that. How’s it work?
Matt: They can’t punish all of us. If no one wears the uniform, no one gets suspended!
Brandon: Wait... or EVERYONE gets suspended!
Matt: What do you think, Danny?
Danny: I think I’m ready to try anything!
Matt: Then put your game face on.
Brandon: But how are we going to get EVERYONE to participate?
Matt: Like this!
Matt bursts out of the auditorium and marches out into the quad!
Danny: What are you doing?
Matt: Rallying the people! But I can’t do it alone!
You march alongside Matt!
Matt: Time for our speech!
Danny: Wait... what do you mean ‘OUR speech’?!
Time - 17 hours
You and Matt stand together on a bench in the quad.
Danny: Excuse me! Excuse me, everyone!
Matt: Listen up, you blind, leaderless lemmings!
Several classmates stop to listen, and a crowd begins to form.
Matt: Are you tired of wearing the same thing as everyone else?!
Brandon: I am getting a little tired...
Danny: Are you upset because someone you know’s been suspended simply because they couldn’t afford a uniform?!
Maddie: Poor Autumn...
The crowd grows, buzzing with anger!
Matt: Then join us in the fight against the districts unfair order!
Danny: We need all of you, everyone, to change out of these uniforms!
Brandon: Wait... should we really do that? I mean... what’ll keep us from being suspended?!
Maddie: Yeah! He’s got a point...
Danny: Well... uh...
Many classmates begin shaking their head, and the crowd starts to disperse.
Danny: No! Wait! Uh... don’t leave! We need you!
Brandon: So we can get suspended? I don’t think so.
Matt: Don’t worry. I’ve got this, Danny. Yeah, there’s a chance that this could fail. That the administration suspends all of us.
A murmur of anxiety ripples through the remaining crowd.
Matt: But what’s the alternative? Living in a world where those less fortunate can’t participate? Or would you ENJOY tucking your tails between your legs, shuffling to your classes, and waiting for the NEXT rule from the district?
The fleeing classmates stop.
Brandon: The... the next rule?
Matt: It won’t stop at uniforms! Maybe next the district says you can’t wear accessories, or you can’t hang out where you want to, or this school becomes a CLOSED CAMPUS.
Maddie: NOOOOOOOO!
Matt: You don’t want that to happen?! The only way is to fight back! Join us! No more uniforms! No more uniforms!
Danny: No more uniforms! No more uniforms!
Brandon: No more uniforms!
Maddie: No more uniforms!
Soon, the whole crowd is chanting! Matt turns to you.
Matt: Consider the people rallied, Danny.
Just then, a news crew arrives!
Danny: How did they find out so fast?!
Matt: Turns out the student government has SOME worth.
Maddie: I may know some people at Channel 5.
Danny: Sneaky.
Matt: Now’s the time, revolutionary! We need to demonstrate our resolve. Do you have a change of clothes?
Danny: As a matter of fact, I do.
Requirements
- Danny wearing a Street Cred Outfit
- A Guy Artist wearing a Casually Classic Outfit (Nick)
- A Girl Prep wearing a Be Mine Sundress Outfit (Maya)
You step out of the restroom, wearing YOUR clothes, while a camera from a news crew films the crowd!
Danny: Hey, everyone! How do I look?
The crowd cheers! Soon, everyone is changing out of their uniforms...
Nick: Phew! Finally I can express who I am.
Maya: And the Uniform Look was SOOO last week...
Sakura: At last! Everyone looks like themselves again.
Mia: Cheers to that!
Julian: This is awesome! Everyone LOOKS different, but we’re all on the same team!
Danny: Let’s not forget what really matters here. ANyone who couldn’t afford uniforms no longer has to be afraid of being singled out!
Matt rushes up to you!
Matt: Danny! I was just talking with the news crew! They want you to do an interview!
Danny: Me? Why not you?
Matt: They said they were looking for someone more ‘presentable’, whatever that means. But you got this, Danny. It’s exactly how we force the district’s hand... by making this public.
Danny: Got it. I’m going in.
You walk over to the news crew...
Time - 21 hours
You stand in front of the news crew cameraman, while a reporter holds a microphone in your face. She asks about the motivation for you school’s stand against the uniform order...
Danny: What motivated us? If I had to point to anything I’d say Autumn! It was her unfair suspension that pushed us into demanding change! The students of this school will not tolerate injustice!
The crowd behind you lets out a roar in support!
Danny: We will be heard!
Afterward...
Nick: That was inspiring, Danny!
Maya: I bet you look SO good on TV!
Matt: You did it! You took it to The Man! How do you feel?
Danny: I feel proud! What happens now?
Matt: Now we wait for those cowards you run the district to respond...
The next day, Matt comes riding up on a motorcycle.
Matt: Did you hear? The district repealed the uniform order on the grounds of it being unfair. Looks like the news coverage really paid off!
Danny: I... I can’t believe it! We actually made a difference!
Matt: I know one person who’s pretty grateful...
Autumn comes running up to you and gives you a big hug!
Autumn: Thank you so much, Danny! They took the suspension off my record! I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you!
Danny: I think I know how...
Autumn: Anything! You name it!
Danny: Come to Matt’s party!
Matt: What?! I’m not throwing a party!
You stand up on a nearby bench.
Danny: Are you sure about that?
Matt: Are you using my tactics against me?
Danny: You know what we need at this school?
Matt: You are, aren’t you?
Danny: We need more edge! More fight! More take-a-stand-ed-ness!
Matt: And how is a party going to make that happen?
Danny: I don’t know... just a gut feeling. Trust me.
Requirements
- Complete a Party with Matt
After the party...
Matt: Well, it looks like you were right, Danny! At least one of my friends is going to your school now.
Danny: Awesome! Frankly, we could use some toughness.
Danny: So, are you finally going to tell me why you cared so much about this?
Matt: If I were a thousand times lamer, I’d say something like... ‘...this school was the only place that would admit a rebel like me. I felt like I owed it something.’
Danny: Luckily, you’re not lame.
Matt: No, I’m not! So I’m not saying that.
Danny: Hey, I got it! That’s not your message.
Matt: You’re smiling though. Stop smiling.
Danny: Sorry. Ahem. How’s this?
Matt: Whatever. You know, I never thought I’d fit in here... Others schools didn’t really accept me, why would this place be any different?
Danny: Do you think you fit in now?
Matt: Not at all!
Danny: Huh?
Matt: This world is filled with people who aren’t like me, Danny. I don’t really fit in anywhere, and that’s who I am... ...but you know what makes your school so different?
Danny: I’m guessing it isn’t our type-specific buildings...
Matt: No... your school is the first place where I felt like I really MATTERED.
Danny: ...
Matt: And that’s because of you actually listening to me rather than trying to shut me up or throw me out.
Danny: That’s not my style.
Matt: I know, and that’s why I’ll be sticking around.
Danny: I’m glad to hear it.
Matt: Besides, I need to make sure Operation Stinkbottom goes off without a hitch.
Danny: Wait... what? When? Where?
Matt: SMELL ya later, Danny.