text: [Themes: Mystery, conversation, murder, flashbacks, detective, crime, multiple protagonists, mystery, radio, simulation, drama]
  
  Are you sure you want to quit? ]  Exits:
  Phone Booth
  
  You put a quarter in the slot and dial Rosalita's number. The phone rings a couple of times; there's nothing to do but wait.
  
  [If you are playing Color the Truth for the first time, you are strongly encouraged to type ABOUT.]
  
  [Author's Note: Rosalita Morales is dead, and you have to figure out who did it. The four people closest to her had the motive and the means: her partner, her secretary, her ex-husband, and her sister. Re-live their memories of Rosalita's last days to discover what really happened. But be careful: Everyone has something to hide, and everyone will Color the Truth.]
  
  > Wait
  You wait for a moment, taking deep breaths to keep your calm.
  
  The phone rings one more time before Rosalita picks up.
  
  She says, "Hello?"
  
  [New topic - Hello]
  
  > say hello
  (to Rosalita)
  "Hello, Rosalita." You speak quietly, glancing through the glass to see if anyone's watching.
  
  "What do you want this time?" she asks.
  
  "I think you know," you say. "Same as last time."
  
  "Good luck with that. It's all gone now. You just take, and you take, and you take, and now there's nothing left. I don't know what you want anymore."
  
  [New topic - Broke]
  
  She sounds sincere, but she has to be lying. You've been looking into this for over a year, seeing where the money goes. It took months before it all came together, and you're not about to let your work go to waste. You read your notes again:
  
  Rosa. Income:
  
  Roses for Rehab: 500K?
  
  Cassette sales: 250k?
  
  [New topic - Charity]
  
  [New topic - Sales]
  
  > Link broke to charity
  She says she's broke, but she's stolen more from Roses for Rehab than she's given you.
  
  [New topic - Funds]
  
  > Link broke to sales
  She says she's broke, but her cassetes have been selling better than ever.
  
  > say  the funds
  (to Rosalita)
  "Cut it, Rosalita. I have the figures. You say you're broke, but you have plenty left to give. I'll expect my next payment in two days."
  
  Rosa is silent.
  
  "Two days, Rosalita." You hang up the phone.
  
  "
  
  They answer. "Hector, this Chief Schwarz. I need you to come in early tomorrow..."
  
  You glance about the office. The Chief's office is full of shades of black; he's told you that it's a symbol of authority, and makes him more imposing. You find it depressing.
  
  The office is large, and the leaden morning light from the window does little to brighten it. Its many bookshelves are filled with sable leather-bound volumes; it smells like a library in here, a mix of old books and card stock. The new chief's broad oak desk is in the center of the room, spotted with ink stains. A banker's lamp with a ebony shade stands on the desk, turned off.
  
  The only way out is through the coal-black door to the south.
  
  The Chief should be here soon.
  
  > Your thoughts
  You are currently not thinking of anything.
  
  > About yourself
  You are Detective Hector King, a 30-year veteran of the force and nearing retirement. You are wearing a frayed ash-grey suit suit with a checkered tie and a silvery dress shirt. Your stiff black-and-grey hair is cropped short, and your badge is pinned to your suit pocket.
  
  The door behind you opens, and Chief Schwarz slips in. "Good, you're here," he says as he grips your hand before sitting down. "Listen, Hector. Rosalita Morales was found dead in the KOLR studio yesterday."
  
  "Yeah, I heard."
  
  He cracks his knuckles and says, "The lab is working on the evidence, but so far we've got nothing. I've got our people talking to everyone she knew. There's a special assignment for you."
  
  "She's left money to four people. A lot of money. I've asked them to come to the studio for questioning."
  
  He reaches into a drawer and grabs a folder that he tosses on the desk. "I've prepared a dossier on the suspects, along with the preliminary report on the death. Take it with you."
  
  [New topic - Testament]
  
  [New topic - Suspicion]
  
  On the desk is a worn manila folder.
  
  > say the testament
  (to Schwarz)
  "What all can you tell me about the will?"
  
  "I had the agency attorney look over it. It looks legitimate; she signed the newest version about 2 years ago."
  
  "And you said there are only four people in the will?" you ask. "What about the rest of her family?"
  
  "We checked it out. Only had one sister, and her parents died when they were teens."
  
  "Murder?"
  
  "Car crash. Looks like she kept to herself, too. Not many friends outside of work. So what does that leave us? Her sister, her coworker-turned-husband-turned-ex, her business  partner, and her personal assistant."
  
  "Do you remember what she left them?"
  
  "No, I don't. It's in the folder I left you, though; you can just look up each suspect."
  
  > say the suspicions
  (to Schwarz)
  "Chief, what makes you so sure that one of these people was involved?"
  
  "Listen, it's easy: Follow the money. These four are all much better off now that she's dead. It's not hard to see a connection there."
  
  "Right," you say, "but anyone could have done it when you come down to it; some stalker, or something."
  
  "You know, I'd almost prefer that. Find some psycho that's roaming the streets, clean up the city. And I'm working on that angle. But the fact is these four have a clear motive. You do your job, and I'll do mine."
  
  > get the envelope
  You typed a valid action, but it was for something that isn't visible right now, something that isn't in the game, or possibly a typo. If you're stuck, type HINT repeatedly to find the next action you can try.
  
  > get folder
  Taken.
  
  The Chief smiles grimly. "You can go now," he says, pointing to the door to the south.
  
  "Call me whenever you want to talk," he says, pointing to his phone. He fixes you in place with his stare. "This case is important to me. If you need anything, please call."
  
  [New topic - Assistance]
  
  The Chief looks thoughtful, and taps his fingers on the desk.
  
  > Go south
  (first opening the Chief's door)
  You brace yourself as you leave the precinct. Piercing winds cut through your clothes and the rain drives at you as you get in your car. You turn the key and go.
  
  "
  
  "Yes. And you are?"
  
  She says, "Oh, I'm just the secretary here. They asked me to come here for questioning, or something like that. A bunch of us, actually; we all took different rooms."
  
  You hear a rustling sound from the north hallway. You both turn to look. You catch a glimpse of neon green hair, and you hear footsteps down the hallway.
  
  The secretary looks back at you. "That's Rosalita's sister. She's supposed to be waiting in the studio." She rolls her eyes. "She's a singer who calls herself Andromeda. Chuck's in his old office across the hall from her, and Danny's at the very end by...well, uh, by Rosalita's office. Anyway, I'll be in the break room."
  
  She walks off to the west. You realize that you didn't catch her name. You'll need to get that later, along with her statement.
  
  [New topic - Greeting]
  
  [New topic - Statement]
  
  Some small speakers in the ceiling are tuned to KOLR. From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing We Got The Beat.
  
  > check your inventory
  You are carrying:
  worn manila folder
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing an ad for Ronald Reagan.
  
  > open the folder
  The Chief has provided you with a worn manila folder. There are five names and a single word written on the outside in black pen:
  
  You can look up individual names to review your information, or
  the timeline to review the timing of events.
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing an ad for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom".
  
  > look up daniel
  Name: Daniel Kostopoulos.
  
  Age: 63
  
  Occupation: Host of the conservative talk show, "The Danny Kostopolous Show".
  
  Summary: Daniel Kostopolous co-founded KOLR with Rosalita Morales over 20 years ago. His talk show and her "An Evening with Rosa" have consistently brought in the highest ratings and ad sponsorships for KOLR, outside of nationally syndicated programs. Daniel always goes by the name "Danny". Daniel lives alone, with no former marriages or children.
  
  In her will, Rosalita left him all of her share of KOLR, making him the sole owner.
  
  [New topic - Partner]
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing an ad for a trivia board game.
  
  > read folder
  The Chief has provided you with a worn manila folder. There are five names and a single word written on the outside in black pen:
  
  You can look up individual names to review your information, or
  the timeline to review the timing of events.
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing an ad for Infocom's Suspect.
  
  > look up lee
  Name: Chuck Lee.
  
  Age: 45
  
  Occupation: TV News Anchor for WESL.
  
  Connection with Morales: Chuck Lee is Rosalita's ex-husband, and former coworker. Chuck was the news anchor for KOLR local news. He recently left KOLR for television after being headhunted by WESL.
  
  Chuck and Rosalita were married 16 years ago, with no children resulting from the marriage. They divorced six years ago amicably, and for unspecified reasons.
  
  Chuck resides at 75 Radhaus Lane #701.
  
  In her will, Rosalita left Chuck the house that they had lived in together.
  
  [New topic - Ex]
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing Through The Years.
  
  > look up cindy
  Name: Cindy Jalcek.
  
  Age: 19
  
  Occupation: Receptionist for KOLR and personal assistant for Rosalita.
  
  Connection with Morales: Cindy Jalcek has worked for KOLR as a receptionist for 3 years. Due to the small size of the organization, her duties also include cleaning, supply shopping, and working as Rosalita's personal assistant. Rosalita hired her permanently after a successful internship, and she became Rosalita's confidant. In the will, Rosalita left Cindy her car and a lump sum of $50,000.
  
  [New topic - Secretary]
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing Through The Years.
  
  > look up maia
  Name: Maia Morales (stage name Andromeda).
  
  Age: 39
  
  Occupation: Vocal artist.
  
  Connection with Morales: Maia Morales, aka Andromeda, is Rosalita's only sibling. Both of their parents are deceased, making her Rosalita's closest living relative.
  
  Maia is an aspiring singer. Under the stage name Andromeda, she has released two singles and has fronted several big-name bands in the local area. Her two singles were recorded in KOLR studios.
  
  Rosalita left Maia the remainder of her estate, after the other bequests.
  
  [New topic - Sister]
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing Through The Years.
  
  > look up Rosalita
  Name: Rosalita Morales
  
  Age: 42
  
  Date of death: February 29.
  
  Cause of Death: Gunshot wound in the head.
  
  Summary: Officers were called to KOLR studios at 9:25am by her assistant, Ms. Jalcek, who discovered the body in the office when she came into work.
  
  The investigation is ongoing, but initial results suggest a break-in: the office windows were forced open, and Ms. Jalcek and Maia Morales report seeing an intruder flee the scene.
  
  Background: Rosalita Morales was the host of the popular romance talk show, "An Evening With Rosa". She was the co-founder and co-owner of KOLR, together with Daniel Kostopoulos. She was previously married to celebrity news anchor Chuck Lee, but divorced 6 years ago, and now lives alone. Her closest associates were her assistant Cindy Jalcek and her sister Maia Morales, aka Andromeda.
  
  [New topic - Death]
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing an ad for the CD-ROM.
  
  > look up the timeline
  Timeline of Events:
  
  Wednesday, February 27-Chuck Lee cleans out his office and leaves KOLR at approximately 5:00pm. He claims to have seen Rosalita, but left without talking.
  
  Thursday, February 28-Daniel Kostopolous discussed the annual report with Rosalita at around 3:00pm. He did not see her again after this.
  
  Friday, February 29-Maia Morales visited Rosalita at work some time before 9:00am, then left. Cindy Jalcek was cleaning the studios, and discovered a stranger in a yellow poncho standing over Rosalita's body. She called emergency dispatch at 9:05am.
  
  From the speakers, you hear the radio quietly playing Rapture.