text: > descend
  Threediopolis, Sector 344
  
  > P.
  You have heard about teleporter overheat. It's quite a way to go. Maybe you should walk around a bit more.
  
  > Sue
  Threediopolis, Sector 334
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 434
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 435
  
  > Sue
  Threediopolis, Sector 434
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 534
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 535
  Man! Someone's front door! With the secret detail Ed Dunn showed you that's obvious once you know it!
  
  > K.
  "Ah, yes," says the lady answering the door, "You messengers always find me early, don't you? It must be my personality." Before you can agree, she slams the door in your face.
  
  Over halfway there. You are getting the hang of whom to find, where.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  You think back to the slider puzzles and even the peg solitaire game you never quite figured out. You bet it'll be easier to figure once you're done here. But Rubik's Cubes? Still, no way. Well, not first thing.
  
  > Uwe
  Threediopolis, Sector 544
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 543
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 544
  Man! Someone's front door! With the secret detail Ed Dunn showed you that's obvious once you know it!
  
  > K.
  "Ah, Ed always appreciates my Continental European flavor. As do his other guests."
  
  Hot dang, that's another friend found!
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > F.
  Pals: Dee/Des/455*/Ned/Sue/444*/Uwe/356***/Wes.
  
  > Newe
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  A construction site you pass by--and promptly forget about--promises state of the art homes for sale soon.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  > Ween
  Threediopolis, Sector 443
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 445
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  > New
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  > check your inventory
  You are carrying:
  a mysterious package
  a pocket teleporter device
  a list of needs (can be examined with just X)
  
  > go inside
  Nothing to enter. It's all so unfamiliar.
  
  > go northeast
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  > Senn
  Threediopolis, Sector 434
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 435
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 445
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  > P.
  Teleporting technology, apparently only for the very richest people, kicks you back to the center of the city.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  You pick up some static from the teleport device. Ed Dunn is babbling some three-letter acronyms you feel half guilty for not understanding. Or not liking and not using. You know you've heard them before, though.
  
  > Wend
  Threediopolis, Sector 443
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 354
  Your most recent turning and twisting around seems like it should've led somewhere. But it did not. Yet.
  
  > Ewen
  Threediopolis, Sector 445
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 445
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  Man! Someone's front door! With the secret detail Ed Dunn showed you that's obvious once you know it!
  
  > K.
  A man holding Unended, the award-winning book by Deneen Nunn,
  answers the door. "Sometimes I wonder if Ed Dunn only invites me to feel multicultural. Eh, well, free food, how can I say no?"
  
  Man! None of Ed's pals have insulted you heinously yet. You already feel a bit more posh.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  You remember walking into dead ends as a kid trying to take shortcuts to school. But you are avoiding them now.
  
  > Unended
  Threediopolis, Sector 544
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 554
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 555
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 565
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 465
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 466
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 366
  
  > Eddunn
  Threediopolis, Sector 445
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 345
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 245
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 345
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 355
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 365
  Hey, here's the door to Ed Dunn's secret hideout! Makes sense.
  
  > look at what you're carrying with you
  As you approach the door, a guard asks your business. You recall Ed Dunn's offer of help. Are you looking for help?
  
  > go north
  You loaf around a bit, worried about facing Ed Dunn, but the guard at the door doesn't seem to want you to hang around. Go in?
  
  > No
  The guard mumbles, "I'm a busy man. Don't waste my time!" and turns away. Slightly ashamed, you push the transporter device button to escape the awkwardness.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > Deneennunn
  Threediopolis, Sector 344
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 345
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 355
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 356
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 357
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 367
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 377
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 477
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 487
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 497
  
  > P.
  Teleporting technology, apparently only for the very richest people, kicks you back to the center of the city.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  You pick up some static from the teleport device. Ed Dunn is babbling some three-letter acronyms you feel half guilty for not understanding. Or not liking and not using. You know you've heard them before, though.
  
  > Examine
  ED DUNN'S NEEDS
  
  LOOKING IN MIDDLE OF JOURNEY IS USELESS.
  --friends: Dee, Des, Ewen, Ned,
  Sue, near pal@444, Uwe, far frieeend@356,
  Wes
  --extra near: Den, Dew, Chat w/web srvr@344, Visit
  online univ. HQ@445, End, Retro gm comp@445, A powerful hinty
  spying telescope@436, Fix holes in my clothes@434, Sun
  --near: Latin Mass@435, New&used Clothes@334, Sheep's milk@435, TV Info show@444, A conventional convent@554, Send, Handmade
  clothes with love in every stitch-1@444, Smokeless tobacco@534, Root Beer &/or Cream Soda@424, New Linux system--boo Windows 27@525, Get a free hint@514
  --kinda near: pay property tax@236, cowboy hat & boots@335, sandy beaches@445, ART not porn@445, garden startup materials@326, handmade clothes with love in every stitch-2@335, cheapish leathery clothes@436, Matchmaker for singles@454, visit that vacant lot I loved as a kid@335
  --kinda far: Return to Ed Dunn for evaluation and reward@365, Smell/taste test@426, book Scandinavian vacation@345, Invisible Institute docs@556, brand new stuff-in-general@545, new bride/groom stuff@145, anti-athletic club@514
  --far: unworn clothes boutique@344, improperly vowelled hot dog hut@447
  --extra far: 2nd-hand clothing boutique@325
  
  [You can put this in the header with t, though it is not recommended with Parchment, or you can toggle this warning with tt. You can also track just friends with f, or you can see one line with o.]
  
  > Wendee
  Threediopolis, Sector 443
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 354
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 355
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 356
  Man! Someone's front door! With the secret detail Ed Dunn showed you that's obvious once you know it!
  
  > K.
  "Oh! You're with Ed Dunn? Let me see the list he gave you," says the woman answering. She nods approvingly. "He said he only invited Nene because she was closer. I'm glad he meant it this time. I hope he has those awesome hot dogs this party!"
  
  Bada-bing, that's another friend found!
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  You remember overhearing coworkers telling you you need to get out more and see the city. Man, if they only knew.
  
  > Nene
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 465
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 466
  
  > News
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 455
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  You can see some big glass doors here.
  
  > Inventory
  There is a setup for an old-fashioned newscast. People still watch them, epsecially in the morning, mostly because the anchors are attractive and perky, and none of the reported news is too jarringly thoughtful. However, your package is frisked, and when one of the guards alerts one of the news station big-shots about whom you work for, the big shot schmoozes a bit, gives you a few presents and secret after-party invitations to pass on, and asks for a few favors.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > Sudden
  Threediopolis, Sector 434
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 534
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 434
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 334
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 335
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 345
  A loud noise from nowhere surprises you.
  
  > Examine
  ED DUNN'S NEEDS
  
  LOOKING IN MIDDLE OF JOURNEY IS USELESS.
  --friends: Dee, Des, Ewen, Ned,
  Sue, near pal@444, Uwe, Wendee,
  Wes
  --extra near: Den, Dew, Chat w/web srvr@344, Visit
  online univ. HQ@445, End, Retro gm comp@445, A powerful hinty
  spying telescope@436, Fix holes in my clothes@434, Sun
  --near: Latin Mass@435, New&used Clothes@334, Sheep's milk@435,
  News, A conventional convent@554, Send, Handmade
  clothes with love in every stitch-1@444, Smokeless tobacco@534, Root Beer &/or Cream Soda@424, New Linux system--boo Windows 27@525, Get a free hint@514
  --kinda near: pay property tax@236, cowboy hat & boots@335, sandy beaches@445, ART not porn@445, garden startup materials@326, handmade clothes with love in every stitch-2@335, cheapish leathery clothes@436, Matchmaker for singles@454, visit that vacant lot I loved as a kid@335
  --kinda far: Return to Ed Dunn for evaluation and reward@365, Smell/taste test@426, book Scandinavian vacation@345, Invisible Institute docs@556, brand new stuff-in-general@545, new bride/groom stuff@145, anti-athletic club@514
  --far: unworn clothes boutique@344, improperly vowelled hot dog hut@447
  --extra far: 2nd-hand clothing boutique@325
  
  [You can put this in the header with t, though it is not recommended with Parchment, or you can toggle this warning with tt. You can also track just friends with f, or you can see one line with o.]
  
  > Dudu
  Threediopolis, Sector 245
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 345
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 245
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 345
  
  > Dudu
  Threediopolis, Sector 344
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 344
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > P.
  You plot what to take care of next. Hmm... "near pal at 444" is as good as any.
  
  Nothing seems to happen. You think. But you blink once, and everything FEELS different.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > Sund
  Threediopolis, Sector 434
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 534
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 544
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > P.
  Nothing seems to happen. You think. But you blink once, and everything FEELS different.
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  > Wens
  Threediopolis, Sector 443
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 454
  
  Threediopolis, Sector 444