#OngoingAdventure: Snack time

Summary

In this ongoing adventure, the protagonist is preparing for a journey with Gail and her Sensei by stocking up on snacks from a convenience store, only to encounter an unusual and intimidating employee in place of the friendly regular staff member.

Abstract

The narrative titled "#OngoingAdventure: Snack time" follows the protagonist who, along with Gail, is about to embark on an adventure. Gail suggests involving her Sensei for guidance. While Gail arranges the call, the protagonist focuses on gathering food supplies, including a variety of snacks and provisions. At the convenience store, the protagonist is surprised by the absence of the familiar and amiable employee, Steve or Sam, and is confronted with a new, muscular, and rather hirsute employee with a noticeable bee tattoo. This unexpected change in personnel triggers a sense of unease and danger, prompting the protagonist to consider different courses of action, from inquiring about the missing employee to fleeing the store.

Opinions

The protagonist values preparedness, especially concerning food, as evidenced by the extensive list of snacks and the reasoning that they might get lost.
The protagonist has a positive rapport with the usual convenience store employee, indicating a sense of community and familiarity.
The physical description of the new employee, including his muscular build and prominent tattoo, suggests a feeling of discomfort or apprehension, possibly due to the stark contrast with the expected friendly face.
The options presented reflect a range of emotional responses from the protagonist, from curiosity to fear, indicating the narrative's potential for tension and conflict.
The story invites reader participation, with a call to action for contributing to the ongoing adventure, suggesting a collaborative and interactive storytelling approach.

Chosen: Pack a few snacks and head out with Gail and her Sensei

Excitedly, Gail adds: “We should call up my Sensei, she would have the wisdom to guide us on this journey.”

Sure enough, she heads off to make the call while you turn to what you do best: organizing and eating.

There’s no way you’re going on this journey without ample food, just in case you get lost! You head to the nearest convenience store to grab all kind of junk. You sweep chocolate bars, energy bars, a pack of peanuts. Oh, and just in case, you swipe two cans of tomato soup and a whole loaf of bread.

You don’t joke around when it comes to nourishment.

As you approach the counter, you notice that the usual employee who staffs the store isn’t there. Stephen? Or was it Sam? Something like that. He was a friendly face you always look forward to chatting with because of his undeniable charm.

The current employee looked buff, like he squats 50 lbs at the gym or something. Is that a lot? Probably, you wouldn’t know. He was hairier than anyone you’d met in real life and he wore a sleeveless shirt to show it all off. Yet, all this hair didn’t hide the glittering bee tattoo on his forearm.

It glistened in the light.

You suddenly panic. Something’s wrong. You feel it in the hairs of your arms.

Options

Ask the buff guy where Steve (or Sam?) went.

Scream. Just let out all that primal fear.

Apologize quickly and just abandon your cart as you escape the store.