Retail Therapy
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Mia and Payton pass you in the halls, chatting excitedly.
Payton: ...and American Eagle, then Forever 21, then H&M!
Danny: Hey guys! What’s all the excitement about?
Mia: Danny! Payton and I are heading to the mall after school.
Payton: There are SO many sales going on this week!
Mia: Want to come with?
Danny: Sure!
Later, you arrive at the mall and find Mia and Payton browsing the display window of a department store.
Payton: Oh. My. Gosh. They have the new line from Ouch Ouch Pretty Feet! Those red leather boots are to die for! I am INSTANTLY sad that those are not on my feet. I HAVE to have them!
Mia: Forget the red. Did you see the pair in all black? It’s hot, it’s sleek, and it’s TOUGH.
Payton: But red is fun! And festive! What about you, Danny?
Danny: I’ll pass. I’m mostly here to hang out with you guys!
Payton: Aw, Danny! That’s so sweet!
Mia: Less talking. More shopping!
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You, Mia, and Payton leave the department store. Payton and Mia admire their new designer boots as they strut.
Payton: Oh yeah. We look good.
Mia: So what’s next?
Payton: Danny, what do you think? There are so many things to choose from... the mall is like a theme park for teenagers!
Danny: I’m pretty sure theme parks are theme parks for teenagers.
Payton: You know what I mean!
Mia: We could get manicures at the nail salon. I’m due for some pampering.
Payton: Oh! Or go to the pet store and see all the cute puppies!
Mia: There’s also a new smoothie stand at the food court. A Banana-Berry Blast sounds perfect right about now.
Danny: Hmm... that IS a tough decision. How about we visit the pet store!
Payton: PUPPIES!!! AAAH!!!
Mia: Something tells me Payton likes puppies.
Danny: Yeah, I’m getting that feeling too. Let’s go!
Time - 2 hours
Later, You, Mia, and Payton crowd against the glass at the pet store.
Payton: Ooh! That pomeranian is waving at me! Look!
Danny: Wish I could take that husky home!
After a jam-packed afternoon at the mall, the three of you finally get ready to go home, exhausted.
Mia: Best shopping trip EVER.
The next afternoon at school, Mia and Payton meet you by your locker.
Danny: Hey guys. I see you both couldn’t wait to show off your new boots!
Mia: Hey, it’s not my fault they look so good on me.
Payton: Totally! You two are the best mall dates ever! We should totally make it a regular thing.
Just then, Autumn approached.
Autumn: Make what a regular thing?
Mia: Oh, you know. Shopping.
Autumn: Sorry, didn’t mean to interrupt you guys. Danny, did you get my call yesterday? There’s something I kind of needed to talk to you about...
Danny: Call?
You check your phone, open your call log... and find one missed call from Autumn!
Danny: Sorry Autumn! I must not have heard it! We were still out shopping!
Autumn’s eyes drift to Mia and Payton’s matching boots, and she nods.
Autumn: Oh, I see. You guys went to the mall without me?
Payton: I... um... well...
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Autumn: I didn’t realize you were all hanging out at the mall yesterday.
Payton: It wasn’t... I didn’t mean to... I didn’t think...
Mia: Oh, don’t get all dramatic about it. It wasn’t like some big don’t-invite-Autumn thing.
Autumn: That’s a thing?
Mia: You know what I mean. We just didn’t think you’d want to come. You’re not REALLY into girly-girl stuff, right?
Autumn: I... wait, what do you mean by that?
Mia: Come on, no offense, Autumn, but you’re totally a tomboy... and you know it. You really think you would’ve had fun shoe shopping with us? You’ve been wearing the same pair of sneakers for, like, ever.
Autumn: I... I have to get going.
Without another word, Autumn turns and walks away!
Danny: Autumn, wait!
Time - 4 hours
You, Mia, and Payton rush outside and spot Autumn as she strides out to the parking lot.
Danny: Wait!
You rush ahead of the other to catch Autumn at the curb. She stops for a moment and turns to you.
Danny: About yesterday... Me, Mia, and Payton got a little caught up, and we didn’t mean to leave you out...
Autumn: Look, Danny. There’s no need to explain. I’ve got my own stuff going on, and it’s obvious that the three of you do too. I’ll see you around, okay?
With that, Autumn turns back to the white sedan waiting at the curb. She climbs into the backseat and rides away.
Danny: ...
You walk back over to Payton and Mia.
Payton: Did Autumn seem mad, Danny?
Danny: Well, she was definitely upset.
Mia: It’s not like we did anything wrong! All we did was go to the mall!
Payton: Yeah, but think of how left out she must feel! What if she’s crying in her dad’s truck the WHOLE ride home?
Mia: You’ve got it all wrong. She’s totally fine. And she didn’t even get into her dad’s old truck. She got into a sedan. She’s probably going to hang out with some of her art friends or something. You never were good with cars, Payton.
Payton: And YOU were never good with apologies!
Mia: That’s because there’s nothing to apologize FOR.
Danny: Whoa, let’s all calm down for a second! There’s got to be a way we can make it up to Autumn tomorrow.
Payton: Yeah... tomorrow.
Mia: Sure. Whatever.
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The next day, you arrive at school to find Mia and Payton waiting for you.
Payton: Okay, everyone! I’ve got the perfect plan for how we can make this up to Autumn!
Mia: I still don’t get why everyone is being so dramatic. It was a trip to the MALL. Do we really have to go into damage control mode just because Autumn isn’t with us every single minute of the day?
Payton: Just listen to my plan... I promise, even YOU’LL enjoy it.
Time - 6 hours
Danny: So what’s your big idea, Payton?
Payton: Well, tonight at the mall, Gigi’s is unveiling their new ‘Seraphim’ seasonal collection at a midnight release event!
Mia: Is that the line with the limited-edition Kate Collins purse?
Payton: That’s the one!
Mia: I’ve been hunting for that purse FOREVER! We HAVE to go!
Payton: Exactly! And this time we can bring Autumn!
Mia: That’s your master plan? A do-over? Has Autumn even HEARD of Gigi’s? People camp out all night for these releases, and they’re totally aggressive in the store. The last time I went to one, I got a black eye... and a limited-edition set of crystal-embellished heels. Are you sure Autumn can handle something like that?
Danny: Either way, we should try to make her feel included. I think inviting her is the right thing to do!
Mia: All right, so do we send Autumn a text?
Payton: We should invite her in person. It’s way more... personal.
Danny: I think she meets with the Art Club around this time. Let’s pay them a visit...
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You, Payton, and Mia arrive at the Artist Hangout.
Danny: Hey, Madison. Hey, Hsin. Is Autumn here?
Hsin: Actually... we were hoping one of YOU knew where she was. We started our Art Club meeting a while ago, but Autumn: is still a no-show.
Madison: She’s late... and Autumn is NEVER late for Art Club. Come to think of it, her art has been pretty grim lately. Cold color palettes, dark hues...
Payton: That doesn’t sound good!
Danny: I’m sure she’ll turn up...
Time - 7 hours
Later, Autumn finally arrives at the Artist Hangout, looking flustered.
Madison: There she is!
Hsin: Where’ve you been, Autumn?
Autumn: Sorry I’m so late, everyone! Something came up. I know the meeting’s just about over but I-- Oh! Danny!
Danny: Hey, Autumn. Everything okay?
Autumn: Yeah, it’s fine. I just had some things I needed to handle.
Danny: Well, there’s a reason we were looking for you...
Payton: There’s a special midnight release at Gigi’s tonight. We were hoping you’d want to come with us?
Mia: Keep in mind, it DOES mean camping out in the cold for a few hours...
Danny: But we’d love it if you came.
Autumn: Well... I DO happen to need a new pink dress...
Mia: You? In a pink dress?
Autumn: It’s kind of a special circumstance. I’ll explain it to you later. But sure, I’ll come along.
Payton: Yes!!!
Danny: We’re gonna go grab some things to prepare for tonight. Want to come along, Autumn?
Autumn: You guys go ahead. I have a lot of things to catch up on today. After being later, my whole schedule is kinda thrown off. I’ll admit, things are pretty... hectic for me right now. But I’ll see you all at the mall later.
Danny: No worries. We’ll see you there!
You, Mia, and Payton leave the room.
Payton: Well, THAT went... good?
Mia: Honestly, I can’t tell...
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Later that evening, you, Payton, and Mia are waiting outside the mall with a line of other anxious shoppers.
Payton: Just a matter of hours till we’re in shopping heaven! Do we have what we need to brave the cold and suspense?
Danny: We’ve all got our blankets!
Mia: And thermoses of cocoa!
Payton: And of course I brought an issue of my favorite magazine!
Mia: Perfect!
Just then, Autumn arrives.
Autumn: Oh! There you guys are! I’m so sorry I’m late. I had to get a ride here, and my dad didn’t come until an hour after he said he would...
Mia: Where’s your blanket? And your campout gear?
Autumn: Umm about that... my dad didn’t have time to take me home first, so I wasn’t able to grab anything...
Payton: Oh no! Does that mean you don’t have a blanket? Or a hot beverage? Or a juicy gossip tabloid?
Autumn: Um. I guess not...
Danny: That’s okay. We can share, right guys?
Mia: Hmph.
Danny: Right, guys?
Mia: ...sure.
Time - 5 hours
Outside the mall, you, Mia, Payton, and Autumn stretch your blankets thing, trying to huddle under them for warmth. With every word, your breath fogs and your teeth chatter!
Danny: C-colder than I thought it would be...
Mia: Really w-wish we had more blankets...
Payton: And more c-cocoa. We ran out forever ago!
Autumn: Well... it’ll all be w-worth it once we’re inside and... you know... buying things?
The crowd stirs as a mall employee approaches the locked entrance...
Danny: Look! They’re about to open the doors!
Payton: I’m so excited I can’t feel my face! Though that might be the cold...
Mia: All right, game time, people! Once those doors open, it’s gonna be a mad dash! Every shopper for themselves! We’ll make a beeline for Gigi’s and go straight for the new collection! ...and if you get your hands on that limited edition Kate Collins purse, for the love of Prada, GRAB IT.
Danny: You get all that, Autumn?
Autumn: Um... something about Katniss Cullen?
Payton: Oh boy.
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The doors open! Everyone pushes forward, flocking toward Gigi’s boutique! You all make your way in and race for the displays!
Mia: Come on, Danny! RUN! FAST! NOW!
You gain speed!
Danny: Gotta keep going!
You push through towards the head of the crowd!
Danny: Can’t stop now!
You push ahead! Finally, the display is in sight!
Danny: Almost there!
You dodge past the other shoppers and sprint towards the glimmering display of hot-off-the-runway items...
Mia: Nice moves, Danny! I knew you could keep up! You’ve got that killer instinct I like to see in my friends.
Danny: Heh. Thanks?
You and Mia get to the display rack first and start grabbing your picks! Mia swipes five dresses, two jackets, and...
Mia: The Kate Collins purse! There it is! And in lipstick red!
Mia grabs the purse.
Mia: This is the best day of my life.
Payton: I’m so glad you got the purse! Should we go check out? I can barely carry all of these sweaters...
Danny: Wait a second, where’s Autumn?
You look around and see Autumn struggling to get through the crowd.
Payton: Autumn! We’re over here!
As Autumn squeezes by a huge display rack full of jackets, the crowd on the other side knocks it over! It comes crashing down on Autumn!
Autumn: Oof!
Autumn disappears beneath the pile of jackets!
Payton: Oh no! We’ve got to help her!
You rush over to Autumn, but the crowd makes it impossible to move quickly!
Payton: That’s it, I’ve got to drop all of these sweaters, or I’ll never make it over there. Hey, all you vultures! Have some sweaters!
Payton flings the sweaters into the air away from you. The people in the crowd scream and dash towards them! You, Payton, and Mia make it to Autumn.
Danny: We’re going to have to push through these jackets to find her...
Payton: Mia, help us!
Mia: But my arms are full!
Danny: Just put your stuff down! We have to help Autumn.
With Mia’s help, you push aside the last remaining coats and see Autumn at the bottom of the pile!
Payton: Hey! Are you okay?
Autumn: I’ve got some bruises and some new fears of being buried alive, but I’ll be fine... thanks for helping me up.
Mia: Wait. Stop everything! Where’s my purse?!
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Mia: No no no... this can’t be happening. I had it right here! It was with this pile of dresses!
Payton: I can’t believe it... someone must’ve taken it while we were helping Autumn.
Mia: That is NOT okay. That purse was the whole reason I waited in that line! It’s the only thing I really wanted in this whole stupid event! And I HAD it!
Mia turns to Autumn.
Mia: This is YOUR fault. If you hadn’t insisted on coming, that purse would be mine! You don’t even LIKE shopping.
Autumn: Please, it’s just a purse. If not getting some dumb purse is the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, then you should consider yourself lucky... and extremely sheltered.
Mia: Sheltered?!
Payton: This is going to get ugly...
Time - 8 hours
Mia: You have no idea what I’ve been through. And that means you have no right to call me sheltered!
Autumn: No? Well, I know that all you care about is popularity, shopping, and yourself. Has it occurred to you that other people might actually have something IMPORTANT going on?
Mia: And what about you? All you care about is your ‘art’. And by that, I mean your cries for attention to YOUR feelings.
Autumn: That’s not true at all! I care about everyone!
Mia: Yeah? Well, you didn’t care about me getting my purse. You only care about people when it’s convenient for you... and when it’s not? You basically vanish on us! But the second someone wants to do something like go shopping, you can’t stand being left out, and you can’t stand actually participating, so you just have to make us drag you along so you can ruin everything! Look around, Autumn. You and I have NOTHING in common. Stop trying to fit in here when you don’t!
Autumn: If we’re so different, then why are we even friends?
Mia: Maybe we’re not.
Autumn: I... I... then I guess I’m sorry I was confused about that.
Autumn turns and storms off.
Payton: That was bad...
Mia: I’m sure she just went off to paint her feelings or something.
Payton: Mia, how can you be so mean? Autumn is really upset.
Mia: It’s her own fault for tagging along and not keeping up! Don’t you agree, Danny?
Danny: I don’t know what to think! Honestly, this is getting out of control.
Payton: I just want everyone to talk it out.
Mia: Yeah? Well, don’t hold your breath. As far as I’m concerned, if you’re not on my side, you can go be on Autumn’s.
Mia glares at Payton and then turns and walks off.
Payton: That... could’ve gone better.
Danny: I don’t think either of them is going to cool down any time soon...
Payton: Yeah... why do I feel like we’ve just lost two of our best friends?
What will Payton do without Autumn and Mia? Find out in the next quest!
- Spend 10,000 coins
Mia and Payton pass you in the halls, chatting excitedly.
Payton: ...and American Eagle, then Forever 21, then H&M!
Danny: Hey guys! What’s all the excitement about?
Mia: Danny! Payton and I are heading to the mall after school.
Payton: There are SO many sales going on this week!
Mia: Want to come with?
Danny: Sure!
Later, you arrive at the mall and find Mia and Payton browsing the display window of a department store.
Payton: Oh. My. Gosh. They have the new line from Ouch Ouch Pretty Feet! Those red leather boots are to die for! I am INSTANTLY sad that those are not on my feet. I HAVE to have them!
Mia: Forget the red. Did you see the pair in all black? It’s hot, it’s sleek, and it’s TOUGH.
Payton: But red is fun! And festive! What about you, Danny?
Danny: I’ll pass. I’m mostly here to hang out with you guys!
Payton: Aw, Danny! That’s so sweet!
Mia: Less talking. More shopping!
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- Mia
You, Mia, and Payton leave the department store. Payton and Mia admire their new designer boots as they strut.
Payton: Oh yeah. We look good.
Mia: So what’s next?
Payton: Danny, what do you think? There are so many things to choose from... the mall is like a theme park for teenagers!
Danny: I’m pretty sure theme parks are theme parks for teenagers.
Payton: You know what I mean!
Mia: We could get manicures at the nail salon. I’m due for some pampering.
Payton: Oh! Or go to the pet store and see all the cute puppies!
Mia: There’s also a new smoothie stand at the food court. A Banana-Berry Blast sounds perfect right about now.
Danny: Hmm... that IS a tough decision. How about we visit the pet store!
Payton: PUPPIES!!! AAAH!!!
Mia: Something tells me Payton likes puppies.
Danny: Yeah, I’m getting that feeling too. Let’s go!
Time - 2 hours
Later, You, Mia, and Payton crowd against the glass at the pet store.
Payton: Ooh! That pomeranian is waving at me! Look!
Danny: Wish I could take that husky home!
After a jam-packed afternoon at the mall, the three of you finally get ready to go home, exhausted.
Mia: Best shopping trip EVER.
The next afternoon at school, Mia and Payton meet you by your locker.
Danny: Hey guys. I see you both couldn’t wait to show off your new boots!
Mia: Hey, it’s not my fault they look so good on me.
Payton: Totally! You two are the best mall dates ever! We should totally make it a regular thing.
Just then, Autumn approached.
Autumn: Make what a regular thing?
Mia: Oh, you know. Shopping.
Autumn: Sorry, didn’t mean to interrupt you guys. Danny, did you get my call yesterday? There’s something I kind of needed to talk to you about...
Danny: Call?
You check your phone, open your call log... and find one missed call from Autumn!
Danny: Sorry Autumn! I must not have heard it! We were still out shopping!
Autumn’s eyes drift to Mia and Payton’s matching boots, and she nods.
Autumn: Oh, I see. You guys went to the mall without me?
Payton: I... um... well...
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- Autumn
Autumn: I didn’t realize you were all hanging out at the mall yesterday.
Payton: It wasn’t... I didn’t mean to... I didn’t think...
Mia: Oh, don’t get all dramatic about it. It wasn’t like some big don’t-invite-Autumn thing.
Autumn: That’s a thing?
Mia: You know what I mean. We just didn’t think you’d want to come. You’re not REALLY into girly-girl stuff, right?
Autumn: I... wait, what do you mean by that?
Mia: Come on, no offense, Autumn, but you’re totally a tomboy... and you know it. You really think you would’ve had fun shoe shopping with us? You’ve been wearing the same pair of sneakers for, like, ever.
Autumn: I... I have to get going.
Without another word, Autumn turns and walks away!
Danny: Autumn, wait!
Time - 4 hours
You, Mia, and Payton rush outside and spot Autumn as she strides out to the parking lot.
Danny: Wait!
You rush ahead of the other to catch Autumn at the curb. She stops for a moment and turns to you.
Danny: About yesterday... Me, Mia, and Payton got a little caught up, and we didn’t mean to leave you out...
Autumn: Look, Danny. There’s no need to explain. I’ve got my own stuff going on, and it’s obvious that the three of you do too. I’ll see you around, okay?
With that, Autumn turns back to the white sedan waiting at the curb. She climbs into the backseat and rides away.
Danny: ...
You walk back over to Payton and Mia.
Payton: Did Autumn seem mad, Danny?
Danny: Well, she was definitely upset.
Mia: It’s not like we did anything wrong! All we did was go to the mall!
Payton: Yeah, but think of how left out she must feel! What if she’s crying in her dad’s truck the WHOLE ride home?
Mia: You’ve got it all wrong. She’s totally fine. And she didn’t even get into her dad’s old truck. She got into a sedan. She’s probably going to hang out with some of her art friends or something. You never were good with cars, Payton.
Payton: And YOU were never good with apologies!
Mia: That’s because there’s nothing to apologize FOR.
Danny: Whoa, let’s all calm down for a second! There’s got to be a way we can make it up to Autumn tomorrow.
Payton: Yeah... tomorrow.
Mia: Sure. Whatever.
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- Payton
The next day, you arrive at school to find Mia and Payton waiting for you.
Payton: Okay, everyone! I’ve got the perfect plan for how we can make this up to Autumn!
Mia: I still don’t get why everyone is being so dramatic. It was a trip to the MALL. Do we really have to go into damage control mode just because Autumn isn’t with us every single minute of the day?
Payton: Just listen to my plan... I promise, even YOU’LL enjoy it.
Time - 6 hours
Danny: So what’s your big idea, Payton?
Payton: Well, tonight at the mall, Gigi’s is unveiling their new ‘Seraphim’ seasonal collection at a midnight release event!
Mia: Is that the line with the limited-edition Kate Collins purse?
Payton: That’s the one!
Mia: I’ve been hunting for that purse FOREVER! We HAVE to go!
Payton: Exactly! And this time we can bring Autumn!
Mia: That’s your master plan? A do-over? Has Autumn even HEARD of Gigi’s? People camp out all night for these releases, and they’re totally aggressive in the store. The last time I went to one, I got a black eye... and a limited-edition set of crystal-embellished heels. Are you sure Autumn can handle something like that?
Danny: Either way, we should try to make her feel included. I think inviting her is the right thing to do!
Mia: All right, so do we send Autumn a text?
Payton: We should invite her in person. It’s way more... personal.
Danny: I think she meets with the Art Club around this time. Let’s pay them a visit...
Requirements
- An Artist Except Autumn (Madison)
- An Emo (Hsin)
You, Payton, and Mia arrive at the Artist Hangout.
Danny: Hey, Madison. Hey, Hsin. Is Autumn here?
Hsin: Actually... we were hoping one of YOU knew where she was. We started our Art Club meeting a while ago, but Autumn: is still a no-show.
Madison: She’s late... and Autumn is NEVER late for Art Club. Come to think of it, her art has been pretty grim lately. Cold color palettes, dark hues...
Payton: That doesn’t sound good!
Danny: I’m sure she’ll turn up...
Time - 7 hours
Later, Autumn finally arrives at the Artist Hangout, looking flustered.
Madison: There she is!
Hsin: Where’ve you been, Autumn?
Autumn: Sorry I’m so late, everyone! Something came up. I know the meeting’s just about over but I-- Oh! Danny!
Danny: Hey, Autumn. Everything okay?
Autumn: Yeah, it’s fine. I just had some things I needed to handle.
Danny: Well, there’s a reason we were looking for you...
Payton: There’s a special midnight release at Gigi’s tonight. We were hoping you’d want to come with us?
Mia: Keep in mind, it DOES mean camping out in the cold for a few hours...
Danny: But we’d love it if you came.
Autumn: Well... I DO happen to need a new pink dress...
Mia: You? In a pink dress?
Autumn: It’s kind of a special circumstance. I’ll explain it to you later. But sure, I’ll come along.
Payton: Yes!!!
Danny: We’re gonna go grab some things to prepare for tonight. Want to come along, Autumn?
Autumn: You guys go ahead. I have a lot of things to catch up on today. After being later, my whole schedule is kinda thrown off. I’ll admit, things are pretty... hectic for me right now. But I’ll see you all at the mall later.
Danny: No worries. We’ll see you there!
You, Mia, and Payton leave the room.
Payton: Well, THAT went... good?
Mia: Honestly, I can’t tell...
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- Autumn
- Mia
- Payton
Later that evening, you, Payton, and Mia are waiting outside the mall with a line of other anxious shoppers.
Payton: Just a matter of hours till we’re in shopping heaven! Do we have what we need to brave the cold and suspense?
Danny: We’ve all got our blankets!
Mia: And thermoses of cocoa!
Payton: And of course I brought an issue of my favorite magazine!
Mia: Perfect!
Just then, Autumn arrives.
Autumn: Oh! There you guys are! I’m so sorry I’m late. I had to get a ride here, and my dad didn’t come until an hour after he said he would...
Mia: Where’s your blanket? And your campout gear?
Autumn: Umm about that... my dad didn’t have time to take me home first, so I wasn’t able to grab anything...
Payton: Oh no! Does that mean you don’t have a blanket? Or a hot beverage? Or a juicy gossip tabloid?
Autumn: Um. I guess not...
Danny: That’s okay. We can share, right guys?
Mia: Hmph.
Danny: Right, guys?
Mia: ...sure.
Time - 5 hours
Outside the mall, you, Mia, Payton, and Autumn stretch your blankets thing, trying to huddle under them for warmth. With every word, your breath fogs and your teeth chatter!
Danny: C-colder than I thought it would be...
Mia: Really w-wish we had more blankets...
Payton: And more c-cocoa. We ran out forever ago!
Autumn: Well... it’ll all be w-worth it once we’re inside and... you know... buying things?
The crowd stirs as a mall employee approaches the locked entrance...
Danny: Look! They’re about to open the doors!
Payton: I’m so excited I can’t feel my face! Though that might be the cold...
Mia: All right, game time, people! Once those doors open, it’s gonna be a mad dash! Every shopper for themselves! We’ll make a beeline for Gigi’s and go straight for the new collection! ...and if you get your hands on that limited edition Kate Collins purse, for the love of Prada, GRAB IT.
Danny: You get all that, Autumn?
Autumn: Um... something about Katniss Cullen?
Payton: Oh boy.
Requirements
- Spend 20,000 coins
- Shop!
The doors open! Everyone pushes forward, flocking toward Gigi’s boutique! You all make your way in and race for the displays!
Mia: Come on, Danny! RUN! FAST! NOW!
You gain speed!
Danny: Gotta keep going!
You push through towards the head of the crowd!
Danny: Can’t stop now!
You push ahead! Finally, the display is in sight!
Danny: Almost there!
You dodge past the other shoppers and sprint towards the glimmering display of hot-off-the-runway items...
Mia: Nice moves, Danny! I knew you could keep up! You’ve got that killer instinct I like to see in my friends.
Danny: Heh. Thanks?
You and Mia get to the display rack first and start grabbing your picks! Mia swipes five dresses, two jackets, and...
Mia: The Kate Collins purse! There it is! And in lipstick red!
Mia grabs the purse.
Mia: This is the best day of my life.
Payton: I’m so glad you got the purse! Should we go check out? I can barely carry all of these sweaters...
Danny: Wait a second, where’s Autumn?
You look around and see Autumn struggling to get through the crowd.
Payton: Autumn! We’re over here!
As Autumn squeezes by a huge display rack full of jackets, the crowd on the other side knocks it over! It comes crashing down on Autumn!
Autumn: Oof!
Autumn disappears beneath the pile of jackets!
Payton: Oh no! We’ve got to help her!
You rush over to Autumn, but the crowd makes it impossible to move quickly!
Payton: That’s it, I’ve got to drop all of these sweaters, or I’ll never make it over there. Hey, all you vultures! Have some sweaters!
Payton flings the sweaters into the air away from you. The people in the crowd scream and dash towards them! You, Payton, and Mia make it to Autumn.
Danny: We’re going to have to push through these jackets to find her...
Payton: Mia, help us!
Mia: But my arms are full!
Danny: Just put your stuff down! We have to help Autumn.
With Mia’s help, you push aside the last remaining coats and see Autumn at the bottom of the pile!
Payton: Hey! Are you okay?
Autumn: I’ve got some bruises and some new fears of being buried alive, but I’ll be fine... thanks for helping me up.
Mia: Wait. Stop everything! Where’s my purse?!
Requirements
- Mia
- Autumn
Mia: No no no... this can’t be happening. I had it right here! It was with this pile of dresses!
Payton: I can’t believe it... someone must’ve taken it while we were helping Autumn.
Mia: That is NOT okay. That purse was the whole reason I waited in that line! It’s the only thing I really wanted in this whole stupid event! And I HAD it!
Mia turns to Autumn.
Mia: This is YOUR fault. If you hadn’t insisted on coming, that purse would be mine! You don’t even LIKE shopping.
Autumn: Please, it’s just a purse. If not getting some dumb purse is the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, then you should consider yourself lucky... and extremely sheltered.
Mia: Sheltered?!
Payton: This is going to get ugly...
Time - 8 hours
Mia: You have no idea what I’ve been through. And that means you have no right to call me sheltered!
Autumn: No? Well, I know that all you care about is popularity, shopping, and yourself. Has it occurred to you that other people might actually have something IMPORTANT going on?
Mia: And what about you? All you care about is your ‘art’. And by that, I mean your cries for attention to YOUR feelings.
Autumn: That’s not true at all! I care about everyone!
Mia: Yeah? Well, you didn’t care about me getting my purse. You only care about people when it’s convenient for you... and when it’s not? You basically vanish on us! But the second someone wants to do something like go shopping, you can’t stand being left out, and you can’t stand actually participating, so you just have to make us drag you along so you can ruin everything! Look around, Autumn. You and I have NOTHING in common. Stop trying to fit in here when you don’t!
Autumn: If we’re so different, then why are we even friends?
Mia: Maybe we’re not.
Autumn: I... I... then I guess I’m sorry I was confused about that.
Autumn turns and storms off.
Payton: That was bad...
Mia: I’m sure she just went off to paint her feelings or something.
Payton: Mia, how can you be so mean? Autumn is really upset.
Mia: It’s her own fault for tagging along and not keeping up! Don’t you agree, Danny?
Danny: I don’t know what to think! Honestly, this is getting out of control.
Payton: I just want everyone to talk it out.
Mia: Yeah? Well, don’t hold your breath. As far as I’m concerned, if you’re not on my side, you can go be on Autumn’s.
Mia glares at Payton and then turns and walks off.
Payton: That... could’ve gone better.
Danny: I don’t think either of them is going to cool down any time soon...
Payton: Yeah... why do I feel like we’ve just lost two of our best friends?
What will Payton do without Autumn and Mia? Find out in the next quest!
Next Retail Therapy Quest: The Falling Out