Chapter 17

## Story

With Daphnes permission, Flo and Ted surprise Rupert with the option to decorate one of the spare rooms. Excited, the Wimseys renovate the lab to Rupert's liking as Penny and Dave change the Hallway decor. Soon, Flo and Ted leave for some alone time, so Penny and Dave help Rupert. Later, to Rupert's dismay, Ted has to leave for a business trip, so Rupert and Flo escort him to his motorbike to say goodbye. With the open road calling and some aspiring words to his son, Ted rides off into the sunset.

## Characters

*No new characters are introduced in this chapter.*

## Locations

New places unlocked in this chapter:

* Rupert's Room

Unfinished places to renovate:

* Hallway

## Tasks

Players need to get 51 stars to complete the tasks of this chapter.

* Clean Rupert's Room
* New Floor
* New Server
* New Desk
* New Desk Lamp
* New Desk Buddy
* New Hallway Floor
* New Bed
* Figurine Shelf
* New Bed Table
* New Neon Sign
* New Clock
* RING RING
* What's Up, Dad?
* Hallway Walls
* Bedroom Walls
* New Timetable
* New Window Blinds
* Ted's Gift
* Nightcap With Daphne

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

*Chapter 17: "Meet the Wimseys"*

> **Rupert**So, what's the big surprise?**Flo**It's right down this hallway.[Rupert glides down the hallway with Flo and Ted and stop outside a room]**Ted**Son, your mother and I would like you to stay here for a while.[The trio enter the room]**Flo**So Daphne said we could set up your research here!**Rupert**I get my own lab? Keen!

#### Clean Rupert's Room

> [In the middle of the room]**Flo**I don’t wanna be the mom who tells you to clean your room...[Rupert turns to face them]**Flo**...so we’ll help![The trio cleans the room]**Flo**There! Fresh start!**Rupert**Am I getting new stuff?**Flo**Yes, but first we need a new floor to put things on...

#### New Floor

> **Flo**Okay, Rupert, what kind of floor would you like?**Rupert**How would I know? It’s just a...**Ted**Here’s what we should go with.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**Perfect! And what a decisive man!**Rupert**Mom! It’s just a floor![Ted stands next to Flo]**Rupert**And stop getting all mushy over Dad!**Flo**Okay, you’ll need a command station, right Captain?**Ted**Practically speaking, how about a desk...
> ...and a high-powered server, for all your computing needs?

#### New Server

> [By the left window]**Ted**All right, buddy, pick out your server.**Rupert**I think I would get maximum power with THIS one!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**It’s... pretty!**Rupert**Mom! Servers aren’t pretty! They’re powerful computers!**Flo**Oh, I thought it was a space jukebox thingy!
> And “server” makes it sound like it will bring you drinks.**Rupert**Heh. That’s funny, Mom. It IS affected by moisture levels, somewhat.
> I’ll explain client-server architecture sometime.**Flo**No, that’s okay!

#### New Desk

> [In the middle of the room]**Flo**So where do you want your desk, sweetie?[Rupert rolls around the room]**Rupert**Well, it HAS to be located equidistant from essential functions.**Flo**Um, okay, so how about over here.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**I like what you picked! It’s even got the up-down thingie!**Rupert**That would be the elevator function.**Flo**Sure! But what about a desk chair?**Rupert**I prefer my hoverboard. Research shows that a standing position...**Flo**Yeah, you’re going to say a complicated thing. How about a desk lamp?**Rupert**Proper lighting is essential, yes.**Flo**Whew! Let’s get to it!

#### New Desk Lamp

> [By the desk and server]**Ted**Which lamp do you prefer for your desk, son?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Rupert**This one has the best light and thermodynamic temperature.**Flo**Thermo... why not regular temperature?**Rupert**I prefer to measure temperature in Kelvins.**Flo**Calvin? The dead butler?**Rupert**I don’t know who that is, Mom, but probably his temperature isn’t very warm.**Flo**But you’d LOVE Calvin! He set up this treasure hunt...**Rupert**I thought he was dead.**Flo**Yes, but before that. There were pieces of eight, and pirates...**Rupert**I’m more into ninjas. But pirates are cool.

#### New Desk Buddy

> [They stand around the desk by the right window]**Ted**How about a desk buddy for your desk... buddy?**Rupert**Heh! You punned! How about this one?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**Very pretty! Keeps all your pens and stuff!
> But why is it your buddy? Does it talk to you?**Rupert**It prevents clutter on the desk. So it’s my buddy!
> Order is important.**Flo**Order is overrated! Give chaos a chance!**Rupert**That’s not logical, Mom.

#### New Hallway Floor

> [Penny walks to Dave in the Hallway]**Penny**Hey, Dave, you need a hand here?**Dave**Thanks, Penny. You’re just in time to pick the style of floor...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**Perfect! You always have great taste.**Penny**Speak for yourself, mister!
> Have you seen the Wimseys?[Screen pans to the Wimseys in Rupert's Room]**Dave**Right in there, helping Rupert with his new room.**Penny**So he’s staying? Seems like an interesting young man.**Dave**Yeah, maybe we should help them out.[Screen pans back to Penny and Dave]**Penny**Mmm, but they could be having a good family moment now.**Dave**You’re right. But let’s stand by.**Penny**Yeah, Ted and Flo seem like they’re wanting a little alone time...

#### New Bed

> [By the left window in Rupert's Room]**Flo**How about if I design a nice new bed for my boy!**Rupert**Mom! I’m not a little kid anymore! I’ll do it myself!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Rupert**There! THAT’S the one I wanted.**Flo**Oh, sweetie, it’s adorable!**Rupert**It’s NOT adorable! It’s stylish and... functional!**Ted**Now, son, don’t be upset.[Rupert rolls to the middle of the room][Flo and Ted turn to face Rupert]**Rupert**I’M NOT UPSET!**Ted**Okay, maybe a little alone time in your new room?[Rupert turns to face them]**Flo**Yeah, your father and I could just go... nap.**Rupert**Yeah, I need to focus on some design considerations anyway...

#### Figurine Shelf

> [Flo and Ted walk out of the room][Rupert stands in front of his bed]**Rupert**Well, finally. A true home for my miniature super-friends.
> Which shelf will support their hand-painted glory? Hmm...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Hey, nice miniatures. You paint ‘em?[Penny walks into the room]**Rupert**Thank you, and yes, nice lady.
> You’re the only adult who doesn’t think they’re just toys.**Penny**Definitely not toys! I used to paint my own from “Jails and Genies.”**Rupert**You’re a J&G player? Awesome! Who ARE you?**Penny**I’m Penny. Friend of your mom’s. Need a hand in here?**Rupert**I DID want some alone time...
> ...but you’re cool enough to stay. Thanks![Rupert glides closer to the window]**Rupert**I’m thinking about a bed table, a neon sign for the wall, and a clock!

#### New Bed Table

> [Penny stands by the server]**Penny**Well, how about you pick out a good bedside table?**Rupert**Yes, the bearer of my nighttime reading! I like this one...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Very nice choice! What’s that book you’re keeping there?**Rupert**Oh, it’s just about the number Pi...**Penny**About the history? Mathematical applications?[Rupert turns to face Penny as she gets closer]**Rupert**No, just Pi itself, carried out to five million digits.**Penny**Okay. Why?**Rupert**Pi is used to calculate circles. I want to understand my mom.**Penny**I’m sorry... ?**Rupert**My dad is about straight lines. My mom is about circles.**Penny**Well, good job making an effort to understand them!

#### New Neon Sign

> **Rupert**I want a neon sign on THIS wall!**Penny**Great! Which sign do you want?**Rupert**THIS one!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**I like it! Flashy!**Rupert**I’m playing with different logos for the robotics company I’m planning.**Penny**I like to hear about your ambitions.**Rupert**Thank you. I don’t think my parents understand.**Penny**What makes you think so?**Rupert**My dad is all about stability, working for a big company with benefits.
> And my mom, she doesn’t get it at all. I might as well be making magic potions.**Penny**Well, any time you want to talk about this stuff, you can always come to me.

#### New Clock

> [By the bedside table]**Rupert**A clock should go right here!**Penny**Okay, now you just need to pick the clock!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Rupert**This one! Gotta monitor all measurements.**Penny**All measurements? It’s just the time of day.[Rupert moves back as Penny jumps in surprise]**Rupert**It’s the fourth dimension!**Penny**You know, I’ve never understood that...**Rupert**Stephen Hawking explained it really well...
> Suppose you have a party to got to in New York...
> You have the cross streets of the location, which gives you two dimensions...
> ...and the floor it’s on gives you the third dimension of height...
> ...but unless you know what TIME the party is, you’ll miss it!**Penny**So, that fourth dimension is key. Got it!

#### RING RING

> [Rupert stands in the middle of the room and Penny joins him then jumps in surprise]\*RING RING\***Penny**Oh, hang on, Rupert, I need to take this call.[Penny walks away slightly]**Penny**Hi, Dad. Yeah, I can talk.
> Just let me step outside.[Penny turns to Rupert]**Penny**If you need any help, Dave is just outside...

#### What's Up, Dad?

> **Penny**What’s up, Dad?**Tom**Penny, I feel badly that I wasn’t more helpful when your room flooded.**Penny**That’s okay, Dad. I figured it out. You did me a favor.**Tom**Well, I’d like to be more helpful. I’ll come by the mansion soon.**Penny**Well, thanks, Dad. That’s really sweet.**Tom**Also, do you know what’s going on with Butch? He looks... LOST.**Penny**Oh, we had some good talks, actually.**Tom**GOOD talks? Doesn’t look like it. He won’t even throw a football with me!**Penny**Oh, maybe it was the part about having kids.**Tom**Kids? You ARE going to give me grandchildren, aren’t you?**Penny**Hoo boy. I’ve gotta get back to work, Dad. Not ready for this talk...[Penny stands on the steps]

#### Hallway Walls

> [Rupert joins Dave who is fixing the walls in the Hallway]**Rupert**Hi Dave, whatchya doing?[Dave turns to Rupert]**Dave**Hi, Rupert. Just adding a little color out here.**Rupert**You want to pick out wallpaper for this hallway?**Dave**Nope. You do it.

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Rupert**All right, that should add to the color palette.
> Did you cut your hair?**Dave**No.**Rupert**Did you used to wear glasses?**Dave**No.**Rupert**I just feel like something’s different.**Dave**Well, maybe you’re onto something there, buddy.

#### Bedroom Walls

> [Dave and Rupert enter Rupert's Room]**Rupert**Thanks for helping me with my room, Dave.**Dave**No problem, buddy. What are you thinking for these walls?**Rupert**I want a color that stimulates maximum concentration.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Rupert**Yeah, like that![They turn to face each other]**Dave**Seems you have a lot to concentrate on, huh?**Rupert**I’m trying to get into a good robotics school. Maybe MIT.
> But I only have a week before my application project is due!**Dave**Well, you’ll need to be highly organized.**Rupert**I think so, too![Rupert and Dave move to stand before the desk]**Rupert**Let’s put a timetable on this wall!

#### New Timetable

> **Rupert**The timetable should go here, right above the desk.**Dave**Okay, bud, pick the one you want, and we’ll put it up.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Rupert**YESSS! Structure!**Dave**Boundaries can be freeing, right?**Rupert**You understand! Deadlines tell me what to concentrate on![Penny stands at the doorway]**Penny**Hi, guys. What’s...
> WHOA, Dave! Color![Penny walks into the room]**Dave**Yeah, just letting the colors come out from the inside.**Penny**So you feel... pink?**Dave**At the moment, yes. If Steve the chameleon can change...**Rupert**Hey guys, can we get back to my room?

#### New Window Blinds

> [The trio stand between the server and bed]**Rupert**To obtain my laser-like focus...
> ...I need DARKNESSSSS!**Penny**Well, I hope you won’t make it too dark, because it looks great in here.**Dave**Okay, Darkness Man. Pick your blinds.

*Player chooses an option*

> [Flo and Ted walk into the room]**Ted**I see the dungeon is coming right along.**Rupert**Dad! Mom! This new room is KEEN!**Flo**I’m so glad you're enjoying it, sweetie!
> Oh hi, Dave! Did you get a haircut or something?**Ted**Listen, Rupert... I need you to look after your mom for a while.
> I’ve got some business out west. I have to hit the road.**Rupert**But... Dad! I don’t want to be the only nerd here!**Penny**There’s still me. I can nerd.**Flo**Let’s all go outside, sweetie. We’ll explain.

#### Ted's Gift

> [The Wimseys walk down the driveway path to the front gate]**Rupert**Do you HAVE to go, Dad? This is just getting fun.**Ted**Sorry, son. The open road is calling. I was born to be wild.**Flo**Ooo!**Rupert**But... but...**Ted**Let me tell you something that might help.
> When I was riding through the Green Mountains of Vermont...
> ...I saw a flicker of light coming from the forest by the side of the road.
> I was afraid there was a fire, so I stopped.

> **Ted**And there was a river otter, with a glow about him...
> ...and he seemed to say, DON’T WORRY ABOUT RESULTS.
> SHOW UP. DO THE WORK. LET GO OF THE REST.
> It felt like a gift. And I’m passing this on to you.[Ted walks towards his motorbike][Flo and Rupert stand on the side of the road]**Rupert**The otter really said this to you?**Ted**Don’t be silly, son. Otters can’t talk.[Ted gets on his bike]

> **Rupert**...[Flo and Rupert stand on the side of the road]

#### Nightcap With Daphne

> [In the Trophy Room, Daphne, Penny and Flo are sat on the couches with drinks in hand]**Daphne**Well, we’ve had QUITE a time!**Flo**OH YES!**Penny**I’m not gonna lie. I needed this nightcap.**Daphne**So what do you want to ask an old lady?

*Player chooses an option between "**Big Show?**" or "**Pink Dave?**"*