Chapter 9

## Characters

New Characters

## Locations

New places unlocked in this chapter:

* Dave's Room

Unfinished places to renovate:

* Butler's Room

## Tasks

Player needs to get 45 to complete the chapter.

* Find Daphne
* Clean Dave's Room
* New bookcase
* Cat Tree
* New Coat Rack
* Expand Dave's Room
* Clean Up Expanded Room
* New Walls
* New Floor And Rug
* A Place For Steve
* Wardrobe
* Floor Mirror
* New Desk
* Desk Chair
* Desk Mirror
* Check On Ted
* New Coffee Table
* New Sofa
* New Floor Lamp
* Open Safe
* Comfy Chair
* Pictures On The Wall
* A Bed, Finally
* Nightcap With Daphne

> **Flo**Penny! Wake up. You gotta see this.**Penny**zzz... what?

> **Penny**...[Penny gets up from the bed]**Flo**RIGHT?**Penny**So where's Daphne?**Flo**She's not answering the speaking tube. Better go look for her!

#### Find Daphne

> **Dirk**And HOW will you throw a big Hollywood party?
> Half of your house is in RUINS!**Daphne**You should have seen it just a few days ago!
> I have friends who can do this in NO time! It's like a game to them!**Dirk**And are these friends real? Imaginary? Drug-induced?**Daphne**Laugh all you want! You'll be begging to dance at my party soon![Screen pans in on Daphne dancing]**Dirk**Drugs. Definitely.[Screen pans to Flo, Penny and Dave in the Lobby]**Flo**Dave! Have you seen Daphne? There's this horrible headline and...**Dave**Daphne's fine. I think she's actually enjoying the attention.**Penny**Suitcase... box that says "Dave's stuff"...and a lizard. You're moving in?**Dave**Yeah, Daphne insisted I should have my own room.**Flo**That's SO great, Dave! Penny and I will help you decorate!
> Is that a stuffed lizard?**Dave**Haha, no. That's Steve. He's a panther chameleon. He's very much alive but is very good at sitting still.

#### Clean Dave's Room

> [They walk into Dave's Room]**Dave**This is the room Daphne said I should stay in.**Penny**Looks like an ancient archive. Looks...FINANCIAL.**Flo**BO-ring! Ted would love it.**Dave**Some interesting receipts here. Did Daphne really rent an elephant?**Flo**Rumor has it, she did host some pretty wild movie premiere parties back in the day.
> Let's clean this up, see what else we can find.[They clean the room]**Flo**Found a picture. She rented TWO elephants.

> **Penny**I hope the elephants had a good time, too.**Dave**Puts a bit of pressure on us for the party we're planning, yes?**Penny**It does...but I'm glad you include yourself in this effort, Dave.[They stand in the middle of the room]**Flo**Speaking of the elephant in the room... This room is kinda tiny for a big guy.**Dave**Small spaces can be healthy. Keeps you from gathering too many things.**Penny**That's very wise of you, Dave.**Flo**I don't know. I kind of like THINGS!

#### New bookcase

> **Dave**I don't have a lot of possessions. My luggage is mostly books.**Flo**Well, then our next job should be a new bookcase!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**Thanks, you guys. The books will feel at home here.**Penny**Some very interesting books you have here, Dave.**Dave**It's mostly eastern philosophy and meditation.**Flo**"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"?**Dave**That one's just for fun.**Flo**Fun is important!**Dave**I agree. If you're not having fun, your meditation is useless.**Penny**Gotta spend that serenity on something GOOD!**Flo**I like that philosophy. Okay, what's next?

#### Cat Tree

> **Dave**Look, our friends like this room, too.**Penny**Hello, Pink Sweater Cat!**Flo**Well, maybe Pink Sweater Cat needs something to climb on![They walk over to the left side of the room]

*Player chooses an option*

> [Pink Sweater Cat walks over to investigate the cat tree]**Dave**I think Pink Sweater Cat likes it.**Flo**Is Steve the chameleon going to start looking like a cat?**Dave**He doesn't blend in THAT much.
> Actually, he's had some trouble blending in general.**Penny**Hmm, that could be a problem for a chameleon.
> Fish swim. Birds fly. Chameleons blend.**Dave**Well, he's happy to see the cats, anyway.**Flo**Cats make everything better.

#### New Coat Rack

> **Penny**If you had a place to hang up your jacket, Dave, it would feel more like home.**Dave**That would feel nice, thank you.**Flo**What do you think of these coat racks, Dave?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**Ah yes, the old leather armor will be at peace there.**Flo**Are there any other clothes you need to hang up?**Dave**Nope. It's been so long since I bought new clothes...**Flo**Oh, Dave, getting new clothes is such a GOOD feeling!
> It's not just material possessions; it would soothe your soul!**Dave**Hmm. Maybe I should open myself to this idea.**Flo**You really should! An exterior change can lead to internal revelations!**Dave**Haha! You are full of surprises, my friend.

Transition Dialogue

> **Dave**Well, this is looking very comfortable. Thanks to both of you!**Penny**But there's no bed. Are you just gonna sleep on the floor?**Dave**Why not? Gravity will keep me grounded.**Flo**Oh, no, no, this won't do. You need more space, Dave.**Dave**I'm fine, really...**Flo**That wall... I wonder what's behind there...**Penny**I'll go check.[Penny walks out the room]**Dave**My friends, I really don't need...**Flo**I INSIST we at least look at possibilities![Penny stands outside the other rooms doorstep]**Penny**Can't get the door open, but probably more space over here!

#### Expand Dave's Room

> [Penny stands outside the other rooms door]**Penny**I can only open the door a little crack...**Dave**It really doesn't matter...**Flo**Come on, Dave. We just need to demolish that wall.**Dave**I try to control my destructive tendencies...**Flo**But think of the room you'll have! You can really breathe!**Dave**You know, it's important to be content with what you're given...**Penny**Dave! I think there's a fluffy kitten trapped in here!**Flo**A kitten? You have to take down the wall and save it, Dave![Dave charges at the wall and crashes through it][Flo walks after Dave]**Dave**Where's the kitten?[Penny stands behind the door]**Penny**Hmmm... maybe that fluff was just a ball of dust...**Flo**But look at all the room now!

#### Clean Up Expanded Room

> [The divider wall is gone]**Dave**You guys have a tricky streak.**Penny**But we use our powers for good, admit it.**Dave**Simplicity is good... but so is gratitude.
> Thank you for giving me a bigger room.**Flo**And now there's more to clean up! Ready, go!

Transition Dialogue

> [They clean the rest of the room]**Dave**I have to admit, this expanded space feels good.**Flo**And there are more curious things here![Flo and Penny walk over to a Safe]**Flo**It's a safe! I wonder what's in there...
> Maybe Daphne knows the combination...

#### New Walls

> [They stand by Dave's stuff]**Flo**We've got to do something about these walls!**Dave**I'd rather not knock anything else down today.**Flo**No, let's just decorate them! How about this?

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Dave**I'm okay with this. It's quite cozy.**Penny**Brightening your surroundings can do the same to your spirits.**Dave**Flo said a similar thing about new clothes.**Flo**Well, walls are like clothes! But for your room!**Penny**But it feels good, Dave?**Dave**Yeah, it's a new sensation, but... I think I like it.

#### New Floor And Rug

> [In the middle of the room]**Flo**Okay, look down. We can do better than this floor.**Dave**I'm willing to give it a try.**Flo**New floor, new rug, coming up!

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Penny**Very nice choices!**Dave**That made more of a difference than I thought.**Flo**So a new floor is like...cozy slippers for your room?**Penny**What do you think, Dave?[Dave walks over to the rug and tests it out]**Dave**It feels... warm. And nice...
> ...and I think my sitting meditations just improved.

#### A Place For Steve

> [By Dave's stuff]**Dave**This room is really shaping up. Could we make a place for Steve?**Penny**Definitely! Every lizard should have a terrarium!**Dave**Here's what I think he will like...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**Cool.
> What do you think, Steve?

Transition Dialogue

> [They surround the terrarium]**Flo**He's not very expressive. Are you sure he's... alive?**Dave**Oh, he's very much alive! And his expressions are... subtle.**Penny**You were saying earlier than he has trouble blending in.[They move over to the rug]**Dave**Yes, and that's quite a disability for a chameleon.
> I think it's just anxiety. Lizards hold a lot of emotions inside.**Flo**But YOU can change colors with new clothes!
> So you'll need a new wardrobe and a new mirror!

#### Wardrobe

> **Flo**You and I are going clothes-shopping, buddy.
> So, which wardrobe do you like for your new duds?

*Player chooses an option*

> [Dave walks over to the wardrobe]**Dave**Yes, I like this!
> I'm excited about the new clothes. That's a whole new adventure for me.**Penny**We should all be open to new forms of expression.**Dave**Very well-put, Penny. It's good to try things.**Penny**Do you have some ideas of what you'd like to try out?**Dave**You know, I've worn just black for so long...
> I'm thinking about... colors.

#### Floor Mirror

> **Flo**When you try your new clothes on, you'll need a mirror!**Dave**If you insist. This one looks nice...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**Wow, I've never had a full-length mirror before.[Dave walks over to it and checks out his reflection]**Penny**Think of it as a self-examination tool.**Flo**Yeah, that sounds like some Dave philosophy![Dave turns to face them]**Dave**Now that I look, I have a lot more gray hairs than I realized.**Flo**But you're never too old to rock and roll!**Dave**Oh, I'm happy about it. I earned every one of those hairs.**Flo**And gray hairs mean, you still have hair!

Transition Dialogue

> [A man walks into the room][Flo jumps in surprise]**Flo**TED! What are you doing here?**Ted**Oh, just came to talk... if that's okay with you.**Flo**I'm kinda busy right now, dear. Can we talk when I finish this?**Ted**Oh, sure. I'll just wait until you're ready...[Ted walks out the room]**Flo**...**Penny**So... he's THAT Ted...**Flo**He's my husband, so... yeah, let's get back to work!

#### New Desk

> [By the safe and terrarium]**Penny**Dave, wouldn't you like a nice place to write down your thoughts?**Flo**I haven't had a desk for years. This one would be great!

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Flo**Now you can write down all those deep thoughts you have!**Dave**They're not that deep. But writing does help me think.**Flo**And you're really good at that!**Penny**She's not wrong, Dave. I count on you for wisdom.**Dave**My friends, you're going to give me an inflated ego!**Penny**Well, we can cure that with more work. What's next?

#### Desk Chair

> **Penny**There's something about a good desk chair, to support you as you write.**Dave**That kind of support would be good for my life.
> I like this one very much.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**You should be able to sit comfortably at your desk.**Penny**And concentrate on what you're working on.**Dave**It's strange, getting all these new possessions...
> I hope it doesn't get me too absorbed in material things.**Penny**I think you'll be okay, Dave.**Flo**Yeah! Let yourself be comfortable while you're here!**Dave**Fair enough. But there's more work to do...

#### Desk Mirror

> [By the desk]**Penny**Maybe counter-intuitive, but... what about a desk mirror?**Dave**Good for self-examination. How about this one?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**It's an attractive frame for my aging face.**Flo**I like your face!**Dave**Thank you, Flo. I don't plan to stare into it for long periods.**Flo**But it gives a nice touch to the room.**Dave**Yes, I agree, and thank you.**Flo**And if you happen to catch your handsome reflection, so much the better!

Transition Dialogue

> [Daphne glides into Dave's room]**Daphne**Who left the SAD MAN on my doorstep?**Flo**Ooops, that sounds like Ted.**Daphne**I did NOT order a sad man! Just flowers!
> Clear him off of my stairs! He's ruining my show![Screen pans to the Entryway steps]

#### Check On Ted

> [In Dave's Bedroom]**Penny**Flo, would Ted really just plop himself on the front steps?**Flo**Oh, yes, he's Mister Passive.
> Could you check on him? I'm not ready for the Long Talk.

Transition Dialogue

> [Outside, on the Entryway steps]**Dirk**So you are TED, and you are reacting to this DISASTER?**Ted**No. I mean, I am Ted. But I just feel sad.**Dirk**SAD TED. Good enough, writing that down...[Penny walks down the steps]**Penny**Ted, would you like to come inside?**Ted**Oh, that's okay. I'll just wait here for Flo. If that's okay with you.

Transition Dialogue

> [Penny walks into Dave's Room]**Penny**I checked on Ted... Flo? Where's Flo?[Dave walks over to Penny]**Dave**Oh, she needed a few minutes to collect her thoughts.**Daphne**She said to just keep Swinging the Fay until she got back!**Penny**Well, let's swing it at this coffee table, this sofa, and this floor lamp...

#### New Coffee Table

> **Penny**Dave, I think a nice coffee table would be so cozy here.**Dave**And maybe put it on a rug for more warmth?

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

*Player chooses a third option*

> **Dave**I like it! I will set my tea cup there with great pleasure.**Daphne**I'm so happy you're making yourself at home here, Dave!**Dave**Thank you, Daphne. You are a most gracious host.**Penny**But speaking of gracious, or not, what about Ted out front?**Daphne**Nobody made him sit out there with the tabloid people.**Penny**But Daphne, you have SKILLS for dealing with these guys.
> Ted is sitting there, waiting to be devoured.**Daphne**Yes, we'll give him some support. Soon!

#### New Sofa

> [By the terrarium]**Daphne**Dave, a good sofa here will help you relax in the daytime.**Dave**It could be one of the most important pieces in here. What about...

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Dave**Yes, that's just the right one!**Daphne**It really feels like you're finding a new side of yourself here, Dave.**Dave**I've never really explored the softer things. I like them.**Daphne**Softer things do have their place!**Penny**But speaking of softer things, I'm still worried about Ted...**Dave**He doesn't seem like a man with hard edges, it's true.**Penny**Do you think Flo will go talk to him... SOON?**Dave**For his sake, I hope so.

#### New Floor Lamp

> [By the desk]**Daphne**You know, Dave, a good floor lamp can change a whole room.**Dave**I could read in more places, or just enjoy the warm glow. How about...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**A most excellent choice, Dave!**Dave**I really like all these new touches of comfort.[Penny walks back over]**Daphne**It's okay to feel comfortable in one place in the world.**Dave**Well, then I think I picked the right place.**Penny**But you know who's NOT comfortable? Ted.**Dave**Fair point, Penny. I'm really feeling for brother Ted right now.**Daphne**You don't even know him!**Dave**Never stopped me before...

Transition Dialogue

> [Dave stands at the floor length mirror][Penny and Daphne walk from the doorway to the terrarium]**Penny**That big, heavy safe is pretty useless. A comfy chair would be better.**Daphne**I agree! But we should open the safe before we move it.**Penny**Do you know the combination, Daphne?**Daphne**Better than that! Time to practice my safe-cracking skills...

#### Open Safe

> [Penny watches Daphne attemp at opening the safe][Flo and Dave walk over]**Penny**Flo! You're back in time to see Daphne crack a safe!**Flo**Where did you learn to crack a safe?**Daphne**Those Agent Nightingale movies taught me LOTS of things!**Penny**I wonder what we'll find in there...**Dave**Probably Daphne's Official Certification as a Badass.[Daphne opens the safe]**Daphne**Haha! Calvin often left me little surprises. It was part of our game.[Daphne and Penny walk over to the safe][Daphne bends down to look in the safe]**Penny**A golden envelope? What's in it?

> **Daphne**...**Penny**Oh, WOW! Calvin was planning the big Hollywood party 10 years ago!**Daphne**That man! I... have no words.[Daphne and Penny walk back to Dave and Flo]**Dave**This was meant to be. Now we know what Calvin would do...
> And we can finish his work!**Penny**We should probably start by finishing this room!

#### Comfy Chair

> [The safe is gone as they stand around the sofa]**Penny**Now that we have that safe out of the way, it's comfy chair time!**Dave**I'd really like to sit in this one...

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Dave**Ah, I can see this as a seat of contemplation...**Penny**...and party planning!**Dave**Daphne, we found a picture of one of your parties earlier.**Penny**Looks like we have a lot to live up to!**Daphne**You guys are so sweet. But please, no elephants this time...
> There were... problems...
> We'll just leave that story for another time. What's next?

#### Pictures On The Wall

> **Daphne**Well, no living space is complete without pictures on the wall.**Dave**It's that essential personal touch, yes!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Dave**NOW it feels right!**Penny**But speaking of pictures, that one of the party...
> Did Calvin help with the planning of all those?**Daphne**Oh, Calvin helped with EVERYTHING!**Dave**And the golden envelope with the party planning...
> ...do you think he meant for you to find it?**Daphne**Could be. He liked surprises, and he also liked leaving me little clues.
> I wouldn't be surprised if we found more things he left for me years ago!**Flo**Oh boy, a scavenger hunt!

Transition Dialogue

> [They all stand around the terrarium]**Dave**Steve? What's going on, buddy?**Flo**He's CHANGED!**Penny**Wait, I thought he didn't know how to change.**Flo**He knows now! Look at that bright pink lizard!**Dave**I think Steve can teach us things about adapting to new surroundings.
> He's certainly teaching me, right now.**Penny**Yes! And maybe it's time to learn about sleeping on the floor...

#### A Bed, Finally

> [By the rug]**Penny**There's just one thing this room needs now. A bed!**Dave**My days of sleeping on the floor are over. I like this one...

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

*Player chooses a third option*

> **Flo**Great choice! And a nice nightstand to go with it!**Dave**I have to say, the idea of a comfortable night is very pleasing.**Daphne**Well, Dave, now that you're all set up in here...
> It's about time for our nightcap. Would you like to join us?**Dave**That's very kind. But I'd like to stay in here and collect my thoughts...
> Steve and I have done a lot of adapting today.**Daphne**Fair enough! Come on, girls! And good night, Dave!

#### Nightcap With Daphne

> [In the Trophy Room]**Daphne**Well, this day has been eventful!
> Now that we have our medicine, what would you like to ask?

*Player chooses an option between "**Old Parties?**" or "**Next Party?**"*