text: [Themes: treasure hunt]
  
  > look around
  River Walk (South)
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. This is the southernmost portion of the Walk. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. Some kind of concert is being performed on the eastern side of the river. A large crowd has congregated here, blocking passage to the east. They seem to be enjoying the view of the river.
  
  > go north
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. One souvenir shop in particular stands out from the others. On the far side of the river, a concert is being performed.
  
  Suddenly, a diverse group of Gamers wearing white shirts dashes by you. Their shirts read "Abrahamic Interfaith League of Piedmont." As they pass, a Catholic priest smiles at you and makes a sign of blessing.
  
  > Go west
  This shop specializes in the assorted knick knacks and chotchkies that appeal to tourists the world over. A bored-looking teenage guy stands behind the counter by the door. East/west aisles are numbered from 1 to 3. Aisle 1 is to the southwest, Aisle 2 is directly west of you and Aisle 3 is to the northwest.
  
  Suddenly, a group of Gamers bursts into the store. Their neon shirts read "BTTF Forever!" They tear the place apart looking for clues, but find nothing. The last one shouts "This is heavy!" as he heads out the door.
  
  > examine guy
  His nametag says "CECIL" and his attitude says "disaffected."
  
  Suddenly, a group of teenagers bursts into the store. Their green and orange shirts read "Dungeon Masters of Southport." They frantically search the store looking for clues, but find nothing. The last one to leave points at you and shouts "Praeumbro caliginosus!" before laughing and chasing after his teammates.
  
  > examine the glasses
  Designed for the tourist who prefers a durable yet inexpensive souvenir, each type of glass has a unique image and saying printed upon it.
  
  > Go east
  This shop specializes in the assorted knick knacks and chotchkies that appeal to tourists the world over. A bored-looking teenage guy stands behind the counter by the door. East/west aisles are numbered from 1 to 3. Aisle 1 is to the southwest, Aisle 2 is directly west of you and Aisle 3 is to the northwest.
  
  > go to the south-west
  The shelves of this aisle are dedicated to fireworks.
  
  On the shelves is an Atom Smasher.
  
  > examine Smasher
  The firecracker consists of a large bulb about the size of a softball. The bulb is attached to a pole about three feet long. You can see a fuse attached to the bottom of the bulb. The bulb is labeled with the words "THE ATOM SMASHER."
  
  > go to the northeast
  This shop specializes in the assorted knick knacks and chotchkies that appeal to tourists the world over. A bored-looking teenage guy stands behind the counter by the door. East/west aisles are numbered from 1 to 3. Aisle 1 is to the southwest, Aisle 2 is directly west of you and Aisle 3 is to the northwest.
  
  Suddenly, a group of Gamers bursts into the store. Their lime-colored shirts read "University Debate Team." They search the store in a logical and thorough manner, but find nothing. The last one out the door shouts "Be it resolved that Smith. will lose big!"
  
  > Go northwest
  
  > examine the keychains
  Most of the keychains are imprinted with various forenames, but others bear images related to the city in particular or to the concept of vacation in general.
  
  > go southeast
  This shop specializes in the assorted knick knacks and chotchkies that appeal to tourists the world over. A bored-looking teenage guy stands behind the counter by the door. East/west aisles are numbered from 1 to 3. Aisle 1 is to the southwest, Aisle 2 is directly west of you and Aisle 3 is to the northwest.
  
  > examine guy
  He wears a nametag on his uniform and an indifferent expression on his face.
  
  > buy Smasher
  You must state what you would like to buy the Atom Smasher with.
  
  > buy Smasher with the check
  Cecil takes your check and places it in his register. He promptly crumples up your receipt and throws it away. "Thank you and have a nice day," he mumbles.
  
  > Go east
  After the door closes, you hear someone locking it behind you. You turn around and see that the lights in the store have all been turned out.
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## River Walk
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. One souvenir shop in particular stands out from the others. On the far side of the river, a concert is being performed.
  
  > go to the north
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. On the far side of the river a concert is being performed. An east/west bridge spans the river here, forming the tunnel through which the river flows below. You also notice a narrow gap between two of the shops to the west.
  
  > go to the west
  You sneak behind the shops...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## Near Darkness
  The night sky provides some light back here, but not enough to see anything very clearly.
  
  > Go east
  You slip into the narrow path...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## River Walk
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. On the far side of the river a concert is being performed. An east/west bridge spans the river here, forming the tunnel through which the river flows below. You also notice a narrow gap between two of the shops to the west.
  
  > go north
  River Walk (North)
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. This is the far northern portion of the Walk. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. There is a dock to the east.
  
  You can see an 'invisible box' (in which is a mime) here.
  
  > Examine box
  Well, it's not a real box, is it? But the mime is pretending to be trapped in it all the same.
  
  In the 'invisible box' is a mime.
  
  Suddenly, a group of Gamers in black and pink shirts runs past. One of them points at you and laughs on her way by.
  
  > take box
  Ridiculous!
  
  The mime sits on a invisible stool and ruminates on her problem.
  
  > check your inventory
  You are carrying:
  an Atom Smasher
  a maremelade orange button (being worn)
  the first maremelade orange riddle card
  a chocolate chip cookie
  a Cyndi Lauper (closed)
  a check book
  your team shirt (being worn)
  
  The mime pretends to eat a banana.
  
  > show cookie to the mime
  She's far too focused on her "predicament" to pay attention.
  
  > go south
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. On the far side of the river a concert is being performed. An east/west bridge spans the river here, forming the tunnel through which the river flows below. You also notice a narrow gap between two of the shops to the west.
  
  > open the box
  It isn't something you can open.
  
  The mime knocks on the walls of her "prison."
  
  > Go east
  This cobblestone bridge spans the river from east to west.
  
  > Go east
  River Walk (East)
  Most of the eastern side of the River Walk has been given over to a free outdoor rock concert. A 50's & 60's cover band belts out classic rock tunes from a stage to the south, while an enthusiastic crowd sings and dances along to the music, many of them waving those little glow sticks that give off a bright green light for several hours.
  
  > examine the crowd
  The crowd seems to be having a good time.
  
  Suddenly, a group of Gamers dashes by. Their rhinestone-studded T-shirts read "The International Brotherhood of Elvis Impersonators." Each one of them thanks you very much as he runs past.
  
  > go south
  Although the band is certainly talented, the music is almost unbearably loud here, just a few yards from the stage itself. The crowd is too thick to allow you to move any closer to the band and, to be honest, you're not sure your ears could take it anyway.
  
  > Go south
  You can't go that way.
  
  The lead singer steps away from the microphone as the piano player goes into full Jerry Lee Lewis mode on his solo.
  
  > Wait
  Time passes.
  
  > Examine singer
  The lead singer is holding some of those little glow sticks and looks as if he is preparing to toss them into the crowd. You quickly move several steps to your right to better position yourself to catch one.
  
  The lead singer throws some glow sticks into the crowd. You jump in the air and catch one just in time!
  
  > go north
  River Walk (East)
  Most of the eastern side of the River Walk has been given over to a free outdoor rock concert. A 50's & 60's cover band belts out classic rock tunes from a stage to the south, while an enthusiastic crowd sings and dances along to the music, many of them waving those little glow sticks that give off a bright green light for several hours.
  
  > Go north
  The crowd stretches too far to the north to bother trying to go that way.
  
  Suddenly, a diverse group of Gamers wearing white shirts dashes by you. Their shirts read "Abrahamic Interfaith League of Piedmont." As they pass, a young nun smiles at you and makes a sign of blessing.
  
  > examine the stick
  It's a small plastic tube about six inches long and as big around as your thumb. The glow stick is not glowing.
  
  > Break stick
  You bend the glow stick until you hear a satisfying snapping sound. You shake it a few times and it begins to give off a brilliant green glow.
  
  Suddenly, a group of young men and women dashes past you. Their crimson shirts read "Young Republicans of Riverside." The last one to pass by shouts "Let's win this one for the Gipper!"
  
  > go west
  You sneak behind the shops...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## Alley
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings. A narrow path between the buildings leads to the east.
  
  You can see a metal tub here.
  
  > examine the tub
  It's a round tub about three feet in diameter and two feet deep. It has two handles on either side to make it easier to carry.
  
  > Go north
  This is the northernmost part of this north/south alley which runs behind the River Walk buildings.
  
  > Go south
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings. A narrow path between the buildings leads to the east.
  
  > Go south
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings.
  
  You can see a long PVC pipe here.
  
  > Go south
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings. A ladder runs up the side of one of the buildings here and the alley opens onto the street just a little to the south.
  
  > look at the pipe
  It's about three inches in diameter and four feet long.
  
  > look at the ladder
  The ladder seems to go all the way to the roof.
  
  > Go upwards
  You ascend the ladder...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## Rooftop
  This is the rooftop of one of the River Walk shops. The lights and sounds of the River Walk are fainter up here, but the view is fantastic. It offers a beautiful view of the River Walk below. It is connected to the roof of the store to the north
  
  You can see a shabbily dressed man here.
  
  > look at the man
  He is sitting on the floor, leaning against the bricks of the protective wall that surrounds the roof. His clothes are threadbare and his battered hat keeps most of his face in shadow. As you study him, he draws a long breath on his cigarette, temporarily highlighting his face in an eerie red glow.
  
  > go north
  Just as you turn to go, the shabby man flicks his cigarette past you and over the edge of the roof. He casually lights another with a lighter that quickly disappears again into the folds of his clothing.
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## Rooftop
  This is the rooftop of The 'Bear' Necessities. It offers a beautiful view of the River Walk below. This roof is connected to the roofs of the stores to the north and south.
  
  > go to the north
  This is the rooftop of another of the River Walk shops. It is connected to the roofs of the stores to the north and south. The sights and sounds of the River Walk drift up on the night air.
  
  > go to the north
  This is the rooftop of another of the River Walk shops. It offers a beautiful view of the River Walk below. It is connected to the roof of the store to the south
  
  You can see a pile of gravel here.
  
  > take the gravel
  Your load is too heavy.
  
  > put gravel in the tub
  It's too awkward to place something in the metal tub while you are carrying it.
  
  > drop the tub
  Dropped.
  
  > drop all
  long PVC pipe: Dropped.
  glow stick: Dropped.
  Atom Smasher: Dropped.
  first maremelade orange riddle card: Dropped.
  chocolate chip cookie: Dropped.
  Cyndi Lauper: You set the cup on the edge of the roof. Unsurprisingly, it tumbles into the darkness below.
  check book: Dropped.
  
  > drop the pipe and check the book
  long PVC pipe: Dropped.
  check book: Dropped.
  
  > Inventory
  You are carrying:
  a glow stick (providing light)
  an Atom Smasher
  a maremelade orange button (being worn)
  the first maremelade orange riddle card
  a chocolate chip cookie
  a Cyndi Lauper (closed)
  your team shirt (being worn)
  
  > drop the cookie and Smasher
  chocolate chip cookie: Dropped.
  Atom Smasher: Dropped.
  
  > drop the coffee
  You set the cup on the edge of the roof. Unsurprisingly, it tumbles into the darkness below.
  
  > Inventory
  You are carrying:
  a glow stick (providing light)
  a maremelade orange button (being worn)
  the first maremelade orange riddle card
  a Cyndi Lauper (closed)
  your team shirt (being worn)
  
  > drop card
  Dropped.
  
  > check what you're carrying
  You are carrying:
  a glow stick (providing light)
  a maremelade orange button (being worn)
  your team shirt (being worn)
  
  > take the gravel
  Using the tail of your shirt to carry it, you kneel down and carefully scoop up the pile of gravel. You grunt audibly as you stand back on your feet, swaying slightly under the weight.
  
  > take all
  glow stick: Taken.
  first maremelade orange riddle card: Taken.
  Atom Smasher: Taken.
  chocolate chip cookie: Taken.
  check book: Taken.
  long PVC pipe: Taken.
  metal tub: The tub will be awfully heavy with all that gravel in it. You decide to leave it here.
  pile of gravel: No, it was far too much effort to get the gravel in the tub. Let's just leave it there.
  
  > go south
  This is the rooftop of another of the River Walk shops. It is connected to the roofs of the stores to the north and south. The sights and sounds of the River Walk drift up on the night air.
  
  > go to the north
  This is the rooftop of another of the River Walk shops. It offers a beautiful view of the River Walk below. It is connected to the roof of the store to the south
  
  You can see a metal tub (in which is a pile of gravel) here.
  
  > Go south
  This is the rooftop of The 'Bear' Necessities. It offers a beautiful view of the River Walk below. This roof is connected to the roofs of the stores to the north and south.
  
  > go south
  This is the rooftop of one of the River Walk shops. The lights and sounds of the River Walk are fainter up here, but the view is fantastic. It offers a beautiful view of the River Walk below. It is connected to the roof of the store to the north
  
  You can see a shabbily dressed man here.
  
  > ask the man about the cigarettes
  "Sorry, Gamer. These things are bad for ya. In good conscience, I can't letcha have one."
  
  > ask man about lighter
  He takes another long drag, while eyeing you intently."Ya know, I sure could go for a good cup o' Joe right now," he says.