Episode 1 : You left it all behind to pursue the Silicon Valley dream, but to land the perfect job and spark a new love, you’ll have to survive every techy nightmare.
[…] : Your ex is:
– The guy on the right. Your ex is a boy named Zach.
– The girl on the left. Your ex is a girl named Dana.
[…] : From the look of your face, it’s clear you were…
– A wide-eyed kid. Neutral
– Already ground down. Neutral
– Fucking freezing.
[…] : Do you want to take the picture?
– Leave it. You aren’t sentimental.
– Keep it. You’re a little sentimental.
If your ex is Dana
Dana : I thought you’d be gone by now.
– “…hello to you too.” Neutral
– “Uh, we said later.”
– “I’m almost done.”
Dana : Just–hurry up, okay? I have a thing.
– Be normal. Neutral
– Be vaguely friendly.
– Be distant.
Dana : You have a problem with me playing?
– “No.” Neutral
– “A little.”
– “It can’t wait?”
Dana : I know you hate how much time I spend with team BattleBroskies.
– “Don’t say BattleBroskies.”
– “Now that you mention it.”
– “I like hanging out IR..” Neutral
Dana : She glares at you, her eyes starting to tear up.
– “Oh no.”
– “Or, we could skip this part.”
– “I’m sorry, but I have to take this job.” Neutral
Dana : If you really hate being here so much, why are you taking that photo?
– “It wasn’t all bad.” Neutral
– “I look insanely cute in it.”
– “Reminds me of Chicago.”
[…] : She gaze up at you, hope glinting in her eyes.
– Pull back. Neutral
– Shake her hand.
Dana : Yeah? Prove it.
– “Nuh-Gorganize?” Neutral
– “Ehn-Jorganize?”
– “Ehn-Jee-Organize?” Neutral
Dana : That’s the stupidest name I’ve ever heard of.
– “Grow up.”
– “No, you are!”
– “Not like I named it.” Neutral
Dana : I can’t be around you right now.
– “So no breakup sex?”
– “Finally.”
– “Didn’t want to make this worse.” Neutral
[…] : Dana got the final word but it’s not too late to leave one last send-off.
– Good riddance. You ended things on a mean note
– Keep it real. You ended things on a bland note.
– You deserve the best.
If your ex is Zach
Zach : You’re still here?
– “That a trick question?” Neutral
– “Won’t be much longer”
– “ Uh, rude.”
Zach : God, what? Just say it, okay?
– “Sweatpaints again?” Neutral
– “Not walking into that one.”
– “Jugs. Really?”
[…] : He plops down on the couch to sulk.
– “It’s not you, it’s me.”
– “Sulking isn’t cute.”
– “You’ll be happier too.” Neutral
Zach : You’re really leaving that behind?
– “It’s just a photo.”
– “I have Crazy Face.”
– “You should keep it.” Neutral
[…] : He starts to close his eyes as he zeroes in on your mouth–looks like he’s going for it…
– Kiss his cheek. Neutral
– Pull back.
Zach : Yeah? Prove it.
– “Nuh-Gorganize?” Neutral
– “Ehn-Jorganize?”
– “Ehn-Jee-Organize?”
Zach : What does that even mean?
– “You don’t actually want to know.” Neutral
– “It’s about their mission.”
– “Enough.”
Zach : I can’t even be around you right now.
– “So no breakup sex?” Neutral
– “Go, then.”
– “Didn’t mean to make it worse.”
So no break up sex?
Zack : You’d be into that?
– “On second thought, no.”
– “It was a joke.” Neutral
– “Maybe…”
[…] : Zach got the final word… but it’s not too late to leave one last send-off.
– You deserve better.
– Keep it real.
– Good riddance. You ended things on a mean note.
[…] : You’re going to wear something…
– Fun. Neutral
– Professional. Neutral
Woman in shower : Won’t be much longer.
– “How much longer?”
– “Thank you!” Neutral
– “Twenty bucks to hurry up.” Neutral
Woman in shower : Can’t rush a good deep conditioning.
– “Can’t you, though?”
– “Agreed.” Neutral
– “I forgot to buy conditioner!” Neutral
You : It’s just–my internship stars today and I’m a little–
– “Freaked.” Neutral
– “Overexcited.” Neutral
– “Out of sorts.”
Woman in shower : That makes you a do-gooder?
– “The do goodies.” Neutral
– “Trying to be.” Neutral
– “I’m actually extremely selfish.”
Woman in shower : Pretty big change. New city, ew job.
– “Wanted to do something important.” Neutral
– “Looking for a fresh start.” Neutral
– “Has to be better than my last job.”
Mishel : Hi. I’m Mishel.
– “Pleasure to meet you.”. You were polite with Mishel. She will remember that.
– “Uh, wow. I mean…” You complimented Michel. She will remember that.
– “Excuse me, I’m getting in!”
You chose the Fun outfit.
Mishel : I mean–it is your first day. I hope you have a look in mind.
– “I thought I should look fun/professional.” Neutral
– “You’re making me doubt myself…”
Mishel : You think Randi Zukerberh would be where she is is she was still rocking flared jeans and platform sandals?
– “No?” Neutral
– “Aww, RIP bellbottoms.” Neutral
– “How you look doesn’t matter.”
[…] : Do you want Mishel’s designer outfit?
– “This is amazing!” [PREMIUM 12 Diamonds]
– “I like my own clothes.”
You chose the Fun outfit.
Abigail : It’s so–bright.
– “Thanks?” Neutral
– “It’s a survival strategy.”
– “Clothes, schmothes.”
You chose the Professional outfit.
Abigail : It’s so–formal.
– “Thanks?”
– “Nothing wrong with looking professional.”
– “I’m Team Blazer, all the way.” Neutral
Abigail : GlassDoor? TwoBit? BotWare? SyncUp?
– Point out those sound fake. Neutral
– Make something up.
– Show her your tote bag. Neutral
Abigail : …you seem a bit–mature to be interning.
– “I’m old AF.” Neutral
– “I’m well seasoned, is all.” Neutral
– “How old are you?”
Abigail : So–what exactly did you do, then?
– “Boring office job.” Neutral
– “I did at least have an official title.” Neutral
– “Doesn’t matter does it.”
Abigail : It’ll be nice to have a grown up in the group instead of one more Stanford kid.
– “Wow, Stanford.” Neutral
– “Who are you calling grown up?” Neutral
– “Stanford kids sucks.”
You take a checklist and pen from the basket, and peruse your options:
– Microlending.
– Waiter supply. Neutral
– Medical aid.
– Women’s rights. Neutral
– Food distribution. Neutral
[…] : Something about his eyes on you–that fierce concentration boring a hole straight through you–makes your insides flutter.
– Look away.
– Smile at him. You smiled at the interesting intern. He will remember that.
– Take notes. Neutral
[…] : You start to look for your name, not seeing it at first. You turn around–only to see the well-dressed intern from earlier is right behind you.
– “Oops, sorry.” Neutral
– “The note-taker.” Neutral
– “Head of personal space.”
Interesting intern : If we actually find our name, we get to stay. Otherwise…
– “Oh no, where’s mine?”
– “Paranoid much.” Neutral
– “Better find your names, then.” Neutral
Jaime : Nice to meet you, Jazz. I’ll stop bothering you now.
– “Do I look bothered?”
– “Don’t make promises you can’t keep.” Neutral
– Poke fun at him. Neutral
[…] : Curious about what upset him, you sneak a glance… and realize the card on his monitor reads “Jamie.”
– “They spelled your name wrong!” You stuck up for Jaime. He will remember that.
– “I’m sure it was an accident.”
Jaime : You know how it goes.
– “You’d better believe it.” Neutral
– “Not personally.” Neutral
Jaime : It… got me thinking. Does he think of those in need as helpless?
– “He didn’t articulate it well.” Neutral
– “Seemed fine to me.”
– “It was super condescending.” Neutral
Jaime : Either way you interpret it… it—doesn’t line up with what I believe.
– “So why work here?” Neutral
– “At least we’re getting paid.”
– “Actions speak louder than words.” Neutral
If you ask him why work here
Jaime : Just want to make a difference in the world. Was hoping this place might help me accomplish that.
– “Me too!” Neutral
– “You’re gonna be busy then.”
– “Give it time.”
If you said that actions speak louder than words.
Jaime : Depends on whether or not this place is actually helping people.
– “It better be.”
– “Of course it is.”
– “Hadn’t thought about that.” Neutral
Jaime : Guess we’re going to be seeing a lot more of each other this summer.
– “Awesome.” Neutral
– “I’ll deal.”
– “Don’t let me down.” Neutral
Abigail : At least some of us have actual skills.
– “I have mad skills!”
– “Ouch.” Neutral
– “What’s your problem?” Neutral
Abigail : Do you even know any programming languages?
– “Uh…” Neutral
– “I can learn.”
– “Clearly I don’t need to.” Neutral
Jaime : Someone clearly has a chip on her shoulder.
– “She’s, uh, a piece of work.” Neutral
– “She’s insecure.” Neutral
– “She’s a bitch.”
Jaime : Don’t let her get to you.
– “I’ll try.”
– “Not likely.” Neutral
– “Forgotten.” Neutral
[…] : But it’s not too long before Abigail rejoins you.
– “Glad you changed your mind.”
– “Guess you’re stuck with us.” Neutral
– “She’s baaaaaaaack.” Neutral
Fighting every Midwestern instinct you have, you decide, “fuck it,” and wave to Jaime…
– Find a way to get closer to Jaime [PREMIUM 16 Diamonds]
– Give a friendly goodnight. Neutral
– “Write Jaime a new name card. You were nice to Jaime. He will remember that.
Zach/Dana : Just wanted to say… sorry.
– “Don’t be.”
– “???” Neutral
– “No, I am.” Neutral
Zach/Dana : And I ended up posting something that I probably shouldn’t have posed.
– “That video was private!”
– “What did you do?” Neutral
– “You’re freaking me out…” Neutral
Fighting every Midwestern instinct you have, you decide, “fuck it,” and wave to Jaime…
– Find a way to get closer to Jaime [PREMIUM 16 Diamonds]
– Give a friendly goodnight. Neutral
– “Write Jaime a new name card. You were nice to Jaime. He will remember that.
Zach/Dana : Just wanted to say… sorry.
– “Don’t be.”
– “???” Neutral
– “No, I am.” Neutral
Zach/Dana : And I ended up posting something that I probably shouldn’t have posed.
– “That video was private!”
– “What did you do?” Neutral
– “You’re freaking me out…” Neutral
Next episode : Episode 2
If you had different outcomes and you’d like to help with some of the answers I didn’t get, comment below and I’ll add them with your name!
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