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You are the dungeon master of a text adventure game. The game should involve the following genres and tags:
Slice of life, animal protagonist,built-in hints,cat,cover art,IF Competition 1999,IFComp Game,nature,nonhuman protagonist,outdoor,walkthrough,Xyzzy Awards 1999
gpt
Ever since the Provider's sickness began, he's been all hisses and growls. Even the slightest misstep annoys him. Maybe that's why your bowl has held nothing but hard food lately. And not much of that.

You awaken to a faint twitter. Perhaps a trick of the rising light, you pinpoint a fluttering shape. Your quickened breath frosts the window pane, the dawn promising no ordinary day.

Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.
human
About yourself
gpt
You hear snoring to the west.

To the east, a shape flutters out of view.
human
You go east
gpt
You bump your nose on the glass.

You hear snoring to the west.

Your stomach growls.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and your dark fur is well-groomed.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Paw glass
gpt
You feel nothing unexpected.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Meow
gpt
You mew loudly, plaintively.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Hiss
gpt
You growl and hiss, but to no avail.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Look around
gpt
Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Go west
gpt
You nose your way under the billowy wall...

You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
Meow
gpt
You mew loudly, plaintively.

The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly bearable without even the hope of soft food.
human
Examine Provider
gpt
The Provider lies asleep on his side. He faces east, snorfling loudly.

Your stomach growls.
human
You pull the cord
gpt
You tentatively paw at the cord, then reconsider. Idle play this close to the Provider may have serious consequences. [You have been warned.]

The Provider snores beside you.
human
You play with the cord
gpt
With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below. His face bathed in light, the Provider blinks and stirs. He notices you standing suspiciously beside the swaying cord.

The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly bearable without even the hope of soft food.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
Up
gpt
You leap up onto the ledge.
human
Look around
gpt
Food Room (on the ledge)
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You look at the cupboard
gpt
You might be able to open the cupboard above you.
human
You open it
gpt
You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
human
You search it
gpt
You might be able to enter the cupboard above you.
human
You enter it
gpt
You leap up into the cupboard...

Food Room (in the cupboard)
Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of hard food stands nearby.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
Bite bag
gpt
You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
human
You open the bag
gpt
The sack is too tightly bound.

Your stomach gurgles and groans.
human
You look at the sack
gpt
The monstrous sack contains a seemlingly limitless supply of hard food.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.
human
Look around
gpt
Food Room (on the ledge)
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You lick yourself
gpt
That's out of reach.
human
You groom
gpt
What do you want to groom?
human
About yourself
gpt
Your insides feel quite hollow.
human
You look at the whiskers
gpt
You've a handsome set of highly sensitive whiskers.
human
Look around
gpt
Food Room (on the ledge)
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
Down
gpt
You leap from the ledge to the floor.
human
You groom the tail
gpt
You groom yourself until your dark fur has a nice sheen, and your whiskers are grease-free and properly alligned.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.

An orange light rises in the east.
human
You hunt bird
gpt
Alas. It's high in the sky.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
You look at the bird
gpt
Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but irresistable.

The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
human
You get on the fence
gpt
The slats are too slippery, the fence too tall.

The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
human
You hide
gpt
You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.

The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird hops lightly on the snow.
human
You get bird
gpt
Creeping forward, you attempt to conceal your dark fur in the shadows of the tree stump, but when you leap forward, the yellow-feathered bird easily anticipates you.

The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the west.
human
You examine the stump
gpt
An axe is embedded in the stump.
human
You examine the axe
gpt
It makes up for the Provider's lack of sharp claws.
human
You get the axe
gpt
That's hardly portable.
human
Sharpen claws
gpt
You sharpen your claws on the tree stump.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 43 turns, earning you the rank of pussyfooter.

The score is made up as follows:

2 total (out of 100)
human
Sharpen claws
gpt
You sharpen your claws on the tree stump.
human
Describe the surroundings
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.
human
You hide in the hole
gpt
You try hiding near the hole, but you feel as exposed as ever.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You enter the hole
gpt
You get into the hole.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
You hide
gpt
You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.

The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
human
%
gpt
Ever since the Provider's sickness began, he's been all hisses and growls. Even the slightest misstep annoys him. Maybe that's why your bowl has held nothing but hard food lately. And not much of that.

You awaken to a faint twitter. Perhaps a trick of the rising light, you pinpoint a fluttering shape. Your quickened breath frosts the window pane, the dawn promising no ordinary day.

Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.
human
You hide
gpt
You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.

The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
human
You examine the bird
gpt
Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but irresistable.

The yellow-feathered bird glides nimbly to the snowy ground.
human
You examine the bird
gpt
Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but irresistable.

The yellow-feathered bird hops lightly on the snow.
human
You examine the bird
gpt
Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but irresistable.

The yellow-feathered bird pecks at the snow.
human
You look at the bird
gpt
Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but irresistable.

The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the west.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
Go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a pile of pale ash here.

Your stomach gurgles and groans.
human
You examine the ash
gpt
The pile of light grey ash is fine and powdery.
human
Roll in ash
gpt
You roll in the pile of ash, transforming your dark coat into a pale, light grey.
human
Go east
gpt
On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You enter the hole
gpt
You get into the hole.
human
You hide
gpt
You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.

Your insides feel quite hollow.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird glides nimbly to the snowy ground.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird hops lightly on the snow.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird pecks at the snow.
human
You get the bird
gpt
You creep forward, your ashen coat providing perfect camouflage against the snow. You're nearly upon the yellow-feathered bird when he cocks a jittering eye. You leap with all your heart as he takes flight, one claw finding its mark. But in a flurry of golden feathers, he soars out of reach and is gone.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 8 out of a possible 100, in 29 turns, earning you the rank of pussyfooter.

The score is made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)

8 total (out of 100)
human
Look around
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a yellow feather and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You take the feather
gpt
You gingerly pick up the yellow feather with your teeth.
human
You examine the feather
gpt
It's your only prize from an arduous hunt. You thank your whiskers you've got a Provider.
human
You groom
gpt
What do you want to groom?
human
Yourself
gpt
You groom yourself until your dark fur has a nice sheen, and your whiskers are grease-free and properly alligned.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You go to the south
gpt
The Provider snores beside you.

You're starving!
human
Tickle Provider with feather
gpt
You tickle the Provider with the feather.

The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his snoring.
human
Tickle Provider with feather
gpt
You tickle the Provider with the feather.

The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, he resumes his snoring.
human
You examine the blankets
gpt
The warm shadows under the blankets are inviting.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
Tickle Provider
gpt
You tickle the Provider.

The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
human
You pull the cord
gpt
With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below. Fortunately, the Provider is facing away from the light.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 44 turns, earning you the rank of mouser.

The score is made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
2 safely opening the blinds
4 finding sundry items

14 total (out of 100)
human
You search the blankets
gpt
The warm shadows under the blankets are inviting.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
Look around
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You hear snoring to the west.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You open the window
gpt
You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You examine the landscape
gpt
Just beyond the window is a cluster of aspens. Below, a stream rushes through the grove.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You examine the window
gpt
A slight breeze flows through a gap beneath the window.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You examine the gap
gpt
Judging by your whiskers, there's no way through the gap.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
You look at the bowl
gpt
Checking your food bowl is your greatest pastime. On rare days, it contains soft food--dreamy blends of salmon and turkey giblets, chicken livers and beef, that the Provider scoops from flat, shiny eggs. More often, it contains hard food--dry, drab stuff from a monstrous sack. Unfortunately, your bowl is utterly empty.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a flannel shirt here.
human
You examine the shirt
gpt
A bit smelly, perhaps, but you love to nap in its soft folds.
human
Examine box
gpt
Two silvery antenae extend from this peculiar animal.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
You pull the shirt
gpt
Nothing obvious happens.
human
You get the shirt
gpt
(first dropping the yellow feather)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
human
You eat shirt
gpt
That's plainly inedible.
human
You enter the shirt
gpt
You can only get into something freestanding.
human
You drop the shirt
gpt
Dropped.
human
You enter the shirt
gpt
You get onto the flannel shirt.
human
Go west
gpt
You'll have to get off the flannel shirt first.
human
Scratch shirt
gpt
You get off the flannel shirt.

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a flannel shirt and a yellow feather here.

You're not going to be able to carry on without food.

Violence isn't the answer to this one.
human
Go west
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You go upward
gpt
You leap up onto the ledge.
human
You open the cupboard
gpt
You pry open the cupboard with your paw.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a pile of pale ash here.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and covered in pale ash.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 19 turns, earning you the rank of pussyfooter.

The score is made up as follows:

2 total (out of 100)
human
Go east
gpt
On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You go upward
gpt
You leap up onto the ledge.
human
You open the cupboard
gpt
You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
human
You enter it
gpt
You leap up into the cupboard...

Food Room (in the cupboard)
Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of hard food stands nearby.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You examine the sack
gpt
The monstrous sack contains a seemlingly limitless supply of hard food.

Your insides feel quite hollow.
human
You open the sack
gpt
The sack is too tightly bound.
human
You cut the sack
gpt
Cutting that up would achieve little.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
Food Room (in the cupboard)
Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of hard food stands nearby.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You go north
gpt
You'll have to get off the ledge first.
human
Go downward
gpt
You leap from the ledge to the floor.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
human
Go north
gpt
A slatted fence bars your way.
human
Oops fence
gpt
You can see through gaps in this slatted fence, even insert a paw or two, but your acute sense of spacial intuition tells you there's no way over or through it.

You're starving!
human
You look through the fence
gpt
Beyond the fence is a neighboring farmhouse.
human
You go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
human
Blow balloon
gpt
(first taking the red balloon)
The red balloon is up in the tree.
human
You climb the tree
gpt
There are too few branches to climb very far up. Tearing away a piece of bark, you leap back to the ground.
human
You go to the north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
human
Go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
human
Go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
human
You examine the stream
gpt
The stream is swift. And cold.
human
You examine the bark
gpt
It's shaggy, thin, and still intact.
human
You go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
You look at the log
gpt
The rotting log is roughly the size of the Provider's leg. A few insects appear to be buzzing nearby.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
You eat the insect
gpt
Ouch!

The yellow-feathered bird alights on the snowy maw.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird chirps atop the snowy maw.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
human
Go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
human
Drink stream
gpt
You can tell from here that the stream is too cold to even make the attempt.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
You go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
human
Go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
human
You go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
human
You go north
gpt
You wander north a ways before turning back.

To the south, a glinting beast comes into view.
human
You climb the tree
gpt
You scramble up a chestnut tree.

Below, the glinting beast roars onward.
human
You eat the chestnut
gpt
That's plainly inedible.

Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
human
You examine the chestnut
gpt
Chestnut trees border the trail.
human
Go downward
gpt
You leap down off the chestnut tree.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.

You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
human
Go south
gpt
You wander south a ways before turning back.

To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
human
You go west
gpt
The way is slippery and steep. You slide back onto the trail.

The glinting beast bears down on you!
human
Go east
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.

The yellow-feathered bird pecks at the snow.
human
Scratch log
gpt
Violence isn't the answer to this one.

The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the north.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and covered in pale ash.
human
Go east
gpt
On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
You climb the tree
gpt
There are too few branches to climb very far up. Tearing away a piece of bark, you leap back to the ground.

You're starving!
human
You take the bark
gpt
(first dropping the yellow feather)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
human
You go west
gpt
The cottage window is too high to reach.
human
Go east
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You put the bark in the gap
gpt
You coax the bark into the gap. Oh, no! It falls through.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You open the window with the bark
gpt
That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You drop the bark
gpt
Dropped.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Go west
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a flannel shirt here.
human
You get shirt
gpt
You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
human
Go east
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You can see a sizable piece of bark here.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You put the shirt in the gap
gpt
That doesn't fit.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You drop the shirt
gpt
Dropped.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You stand on shirt
gpt
You get onto the flannel shirt.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You put the bark in the gap
gpt
You need to be holding the bark before you can put it into something else.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You get the bark
gpt
You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.

You hear snoring to the west.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
Open gap
gpt
That's not something you can open.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You open the window
gpt
You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You put the bark in the gap
gpt
You coax the bark into the gap. Oh, no! It falls through.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You get the bowl
gpt
You'll have to get off the flannel shirt first.

You hear snoring to the west.
You'll have to get off the flannel shirt first.

You hear snoring to the west.
You can't see any such thing.
human
You get the bowl
gpt
You get off the flannel shirt.

From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You can see a flannel shirt here.

You hear snoring to the west.

You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach. Both you and your Provider know where your bowl is. It's an arrangement that suits you just fine.
human
You get the bowl
gpt
Both you and your Provider know where your bowl is. It's an arrangement that suits you just fine.
human
Go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a pile of pale ash here.

You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
human
You go chute
gpt
You claw your way up the stone chute...

The pitched roof of the Provider's cottage affords an excellent view of the surrounding valley. A stream winds through forest to the east and south, while a woodland trail to the west links scattered farmhouses, such as the neighboring one beyond a fence to the north.

The wind blows south.
human
About yourself
gpt
The wind blows south.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry a sizable piece of bark between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and covered in pale ash.

The wind blows south.
human
You eat the bark
gpt
That's plainly inedible.

The wind blows south.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
You look at the aspen
gpt
Slender, silvery aspens climb straight toward the sky. Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
human
Break branch
gpt
You sharpen your claws on the trunk of a tree.
human
You get log
gpt
The log has rotted away much of its weight. It's still too heavy to lift, but you might be able to get it rolling.
human
Roll log
gpt
You roll the log over. It's humming with insects.

You're starving!
human
You eat the insects
gpt
The rotting log is roughly the size of the Provider's leg. Buzzing insects are swarming around it!

Ouch!
human
You move the insects
gpt
You are unable to.
human
You get the insect
gpt
Ouch!
human
Roll log
gpt
You roll the log over. It's humming with insects.
human
Roll log east
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.
You can't, since the huge door is in the way.
human
You look at the door
gpt
The huge door seems relatively featureless.
human
You examine the maw
gpt
Inside the snowy maw is a huge door.

Inside the snowy maw is a huge door.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You enter the hole
gpt
You get into the hole.
human
Go upward
gpt
You'll have to get out of the hole first.
human
Go outside
gpt
You get out of the hole.

To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

You can see a hole (which is empty) and a buzzing log here.
human
Roll log west
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
human
Roll log east
gpt
You can't even go that way!

To the south, a glinting beast comes into view.
human
Go up
gpt
You scramble up a chestnut tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.

Below, the glinting beast roars onward.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
human
Go downward
gpt
You leap down off the chestnut tree.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
human
You go to the east
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
Go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark and a buzzing log here.
human
You get the bark
gpt
(first dropping the yellow feather)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
human
Roll log east
gpt
You can't even go that way!

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
You roll the log north
gpt
You can't even go that way!

To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
human
Go north
gpt
You wander north a ways before turning back.

The glinting beast bears down on you!
human
You climb tree
gpt
You scramble up a chestnut tree.

Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You leap down off the chestnut tree.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark and a buzzing log here.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
You roll the log north
gpt
You can't even go that way!

You stand frozen in the middle of the trail. In your final moment, you listen with peculiar detatchment to the roar of the onrushing beast as it swerves to avoid you. Just when you think you might be spared, you're smashed into oblivion.
human
You climb up
gpt
I don't think much is to be achieved by that.

You stand frozen in the middle of the trail. In your final moment, you listen with peculiar detatchment to the roar of the onrushing beast as it swerves to avoid you. Just when you think you might be spared, you're smashed into oblivion.
human
Roll log west
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
Roll log north
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
human
Roll log east
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
human
You go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.
human
You go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
human
Go east
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

You're starving!
human
You go to the north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You examine the stump
gpt
An axe is embedded in the stump.
human
You put the log in the hole
gpt
You roll the buzzing log into the hole.
human
You get the axe
gpt
That's hardly portable.
human
You go east
gpt
You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a flannel shirt here.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
Go east
gpt
The only way out of this corner is toward your food bowl to the west.
human
Scratch provider
gpt
You rake the Provider with your claws!

The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly bearable without even the hope of soft food.
human
Go east
gpt
You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a yellow feather here.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
Drat
gpt
Quite.
human
You get the feather
gpt
(first dropping the flannel shirt)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the yellow feather with your teeth.
human
You get in the blankets
gpt
It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly, and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
Examine Provider
gpt
The Provider lies asleep on his side. He faces west, snorfling loudly.
human
Tickle Provider with feather
gpt
You tickle the Provider with the feather.

The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, he resumes his snoring.
human
Go outside
gpt
You nudge your way toward fresher air....

You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
You examine the cord
gpt
The long, thin cord hangs lifelessly above the blankets.

The Provider snores beside you.

You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
human
You pull the cord
gpt
You tentatively paw at the cord, then reconsider. Idle play this close to the Provider may have serious consequences. [You have been warned.]

The Provider snores beside you.
human
You enter the blankets
gpt
It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly, and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.

The Provider snores beside you.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
Close window
gpt
The window won't budge.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You examine gap
gpt
Judging by your whiskers, there's no way through the gap.

You hear snoring to the west.

You're starving!
human
Tickle Provider with feather
gpt
You tickle the Provider with the feather.

The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, his face is bathed in streaming light. He notices you nearby, a feather hanging suspiciously from your mouth.

The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly bearable without even the hope of soft food.
human
Meow
gpt
You mew loudly, plaintively.

The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly bearable without even the hope of soft food.
human
Examine box
gpt
Two silvery antenae extend from this peculiar animal.
human
You get the shirt
gpt
(first dropping the yellow feather)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
human
You examine the mountain
gpt
Ah, you could loll here all day.
human
You put the shirt in the gap
gpt
That doesn't fit.

You hear snoring to the west.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You examine the gap
gpt
Judging by your whiskers, there's no way through the gap.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You wear the shirt
gpt
You can't wear that!

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You put the shirt on the window
gpt
Putting things on the window would achieve nothing.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You go south
gpt
You can't go that way.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Go east
gpt
You bump your nose on the glass.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You drop the shirt
gpt
Dropped.

You hear snoring to the west.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
You drop the shirt
gpt
The flannel shirt is already here.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
Look around
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You can see a flannel shirt here.

You hear snoring to the west.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.

You're starving!
human
You open cupboard
gpt
The cupboard is unreachable from here.
human
You go upward
gpt
You leap up onto the ledge.
human
You open the cupboard
gpt
You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
human
You enter the cupboard
gpt
You leap up into the cupboard...

Food Room (in the cupboard)
Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of hard food stands nearby.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.

You can also see a flannel shirt here.
human
Go east
gpt
You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a yellow feather here.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You go west
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.

You can also see a flannel shirt here.
human
Go east
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

You hear snoring to the west.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
Meow
gpt
You mew loudly, plaintively.
human
You climb the tree
gpt
You scramble up a large tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.

You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
human
Go downward
gpt
You leap down off the large tree.
human
Go south
gpt
You growl and hiss, but to no avail.

You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over an embankment to the southwest.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
Roar
gpt
Please give one of the answers above.
human
You drop all
gpt
(the yellow feather)
Dropped.

You're starving!
human
You go south
gpt
You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over an embankment to the southwest.
human
You go to the southwest
gpt
You better satisfy your hunger before making any extended explorations.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
human
Roll log south
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
human
You stand on the log
gpt
Harrassed by a gathering swarm of insects, you cautiously retreat from the log.
human
Go up
gpt
You scramble up a large tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.
human
You examine the bark
gpt
It's shaggy, thin, and still intact.
human
You get the bark
gpt
But you're up in the tree!
human
Go down
gpt
You leap down off the large tree.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You get the bark
gpt
You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

You can also see a buzzing log here.
human
You go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a yellow feather and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You take the blanket
gpt
That's hardly portable.

The Provider snores beside you.

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
Scratch blanket
gpt
Violence isn't the answer to this one.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a yellow feather and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You take the shirt
gpt
(first dropping the bark)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
human
You put the shirt on Provider
gpt
You try to put the flannel shirt over the Provider, but he stirs in his sleep and waves you away.
human
You put the blanket on Provider
gpt
You need to be holding the blankets before you can put it on top of something else.

The Provider snores beside you.
human
You enter the blanket
gpt
It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly, and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.

The Provider snores beside you.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
You take the shirt
gpt
(first dropping the yellow feather)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.

You're starving!
human
You enter the cupboard
gpt
The cupboard is currently shut.
human
You close the cupboard
gpt
You lack the dexterity.
human
You get the sack
gpt
You clamp your teeth on the monstrous sack, but it's too heavy to lift.
human
You eat sack
gpt
That's plainly inedible.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You'll have to get out of the cupboard first.
human
You examine the ledge
gpt
On the ledge beneath the cupboard, the Provider often creates food. You're not supposed to be here, but who will it hurt if you nose around a little?

You're beginning to feel dizzy.
human
Go downward
gpt
You leap from the ledge to the floor.
human
You take the shirt
gpt
You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
human
You look
gpt
Food Room (in the cupboard)
Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of hard food stands nearby.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.

In the cupboard you can see a flannel shirt.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You leap from the ledge to the floor.

You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
human
You drop all
gpt
(the flannel shirt)
Dropped.

The Provider snores beside you.

Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there are always insects.
human
Tickle paws
gpt
Which do you mean, the claws or the Provider's hind paws?
human
Hind
gpt
You tickle the Provider's hind paws.

The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
human
Examine Provider
gpt
The Provider lies asleep on his side. He faces west, snorfling loudly.
human
You go outside
gpt
You nudge your way toward fresher air....

You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

The Provider snores beside you.

You're starving!
human
Tickle hind with feather
gpt
You tickle the Provider's hind paws with the feather.

The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, he grumbles and moans. The world around you heaves as he hauls his hind paws out from under the blanket.
human
You go outside
gpt
But you aren't in anything at the moment.

The Provider sits on the bed, yawning and scratching his head.
human
You go north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.

The Provider grumbles at you. You're not sure if this is because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider taps you on the nose, knocking the yellow feather from your mouth.

Your stomach aches with hunger.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider is preparing food.
human
Meow
gpt
Staring mournfully into your food bowl, you mew. The Provider glances at your empty bowl, grumbles, and fills it from a sack of hard food, which he returns to the cupboard.
human
You examine Food
gpt
(the morsel of hard food)
The hard food looks and smells like a piece of clay soaked in chicken grease.

The Provider heads toward the Lumpy Mountain.
human
You eat Food
gpt
It's filling, but so is sawdust. If you could only get your paws on some soft food!
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 26 out of a possible 100, in 54 turns, earning you the rank of domestic.

The score is made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
2 safely opening the blinds
8 waking the Provider unawares
4 eating hard food
4 finding sundry items

26 total (out of 100)
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

The sun rises ever higher in the eastern sky.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.

There are too few branches to climb very far up. Tearing away a piece of bark, you leap back to the ground.
human
You get the bark
gpt
You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
human
You go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

Your Rival leaps down from an ancient elm!
human
You look at Rival
gpt
Your Rival has a thick coat, huge frame, slavering fangs, and claws like eagle's talons. In short, you're no match for your Rival in size or ferocity.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
Growl
gpt
You growl and hiss, but to no avail.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
Go upward
gpt
You scramble up a large tree.

Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
human
Meow
gpt
You mew loudly, plaintively.

The Provider arrives from the Aspens.

Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider is gathering wood.

Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You leap down off the large tree.

The Provider is gathering wood.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
You hit Rival
gpt
With one huge paw, he bats you aside like a fly.

The Provider is gathering wood.

You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away, leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
human
Go north
gpt
The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.

The Provider is gathering wood.

You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away, leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
human
You go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

Your Rival arrives from the Aspens.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

Your Rival enters through the flap!
human
You go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a pile of pale ash here.

Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
Scratch rival
gpt
With one huge paw, he bats you aside like a fly.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
Growl
gpt
You growl and hiss, but to no avail.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
human
You go to the south-west
gpt
Your Rival arrives from the Aspens, interrupting your explorations.
human
Go south
gpt
You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over an embankment to the southwest.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
You go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.

Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
human
Go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
You go to the east
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.

Your Rival crouches in the snow.
human
Roll log north
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider cries out as he squashes an insect against his arm.

Your Rival arrives from the Snowy Maw.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider growls at you. You're not sure if this is because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.

Your Rival walks casually around the snow hole.
human
You look through the fence
gpt
Beyond the fence is a neighboring farmhouse. Nearby, a boy plays in the snow.

The Provider taps you on the nose, knocking the bark from your mouth.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

Your Rival enters through the flap!
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider arrives from the Clearing.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider kicks at your Rival, who reluctantly retreats through the flap.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider glares at you. You're not sure if this is because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
You wait awhile
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider siezes you in his giant paws, and hurls you toward the Clearing...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log, a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You examine the pile
gpt
There's an assortment of limbs and spintery wedges of aspen, oak, and elm.
human
You get the pile
gpt
You pick out a freshly hewn strip of kindling.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You examine the kindling
gpt
This solid spear of kindling would burn readily in a hot fire.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider growls at you. You're not sure if this is because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider siezes you in his giant paws, and hurls you toward the Blankets...

You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.
human
Go north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider heads toward the Lumpy Mountain.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log, a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You climb fence
gpt
The slats are too slippery, the fence too tall.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.
human
Go east
gpt
You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...

There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food bowl wafts in from the west.

You can see a flannel shirt here.

The Provider lies here, gazing into the confusing box.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider heads toward the Food Room.
human
Go west
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is fumbling with the front door.
human
You take Food
gpt
(first dropping the kindling)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.

The Provider heads toward the Clearing.
human
You get kindling
gpt
(first dropping the morsel of hard food)
Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.

You gingerly pick up the kindling with your teeth.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
human
You go east
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.
human
You put the kindling in gap
gpt
You wedge the kindling into the gap.
human
You look
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape. Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its base.

Wedged into a gap beneath the window is a piece of kindling.
human
You open the window with the kindling
gpt
(first taking the kindling)
That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
human
You jump on the kindling
gpt
You step cautiously onto the kindling. It creaks and bends under your weight, raising the window. Suddenly, the kindling pulls free, and you tumble westward...

You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

You can see a strip of kindling here.
human
Go east
gpt
From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.

A stiff breeze rushes through the open window.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You leap for the nearest aspen...

Aspens (on the aspen)
The sky never seemed so vast, the wind so angry, the ground so remote. Facing upwards,  you cling with all four claws to a slender trunk. West of you, the winds whistles through an open window. Water rushes far below, but you can hardly bear to look.

Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
human
You examine the balloon
gpt
A string dangles from an obviously buoyant balloon.
human
You take the string
gpt
The balloon dances in the air as you snare its string in your teeth.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 121 turns, earning you the rank of domestic.

The score is made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
2 safely opening the blinds
8 waking the Provider unawares
4 eating hard food
8 finding sundry items

30 total (out of 100)
human
You go west
gpt
You leap for the window, catching the sill with your claws...

From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.

A stiff breeze rushes through the open window.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

You can see a strip of kindling here.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry a red balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
human
You drop all
gpt
(the red balloon)
The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
human
You look
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

Hovering against the ceiling is a red balloon.

You can also see a strip of kindling here.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
Inventory
gpt
You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
human
You go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

Your Rival crouches in the snow.
human
Go southwest
gpt
It's not so easy to traipse past your Rival.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
Go west
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
human
Go north
gpt
of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
human
Go east
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider is resting on the stump.

Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
human
You go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

Your Rival crouches in the snow.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You carry a red balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
You hit the balloon
gpt
Violence isn't the answer to this one.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
You hit the balloon
gpt
Violence isn't the answer to this one.

You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away, leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
human
Go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

Your Rival arrives from the Snowy Maw.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You go south
gpt
You squeeze the balloon through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
human
You get Food
gpt
(first dropping the red balloon)
The balloon floats up to the ceiling.

You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.

The Provider arrives from the Lumpy Mountain.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.
human
You drop Food
gpt
Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.

Your Rival notices the hard food morsel, and swallows it whole.
human
You give Food to Rival
gpt
He snatches the morsel from you, and swallows it whole.
human
Look around
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
You go south
gpt
You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over an embankment to the southwest.

The Provider arrives from the Aspens.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
Meow
gpt
The Provider grunts at you. You're not sure if this is because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.

You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away, leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
human
You look around
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

The Provider is gathering wood.

You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away, leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
human
You drop the balloon
gpt
The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
human
You take Food
gpt
You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
human
Inventory
gpt
You carry a morsel of hard food between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
human
Go north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider heads toward the Lumpy Mountain.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
Wave food
gpt
You look ridiculous waving the morsel of hard food.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
You drop the morsel
gpt
Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.

To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The glinting beast bears down on you!
human
You go upward
gpt
You scramble up a chestnut tree.

Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
human
You take morsel
gpt
You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
Go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

The Provider arrives from the Aspens.

Your Rival crouches in the snow.
human
You drop morsel
gpt
Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.

The Provider is gathering wood.

Your Rival notices the hard food morsel, and swallows it whole.
human
You go to the southwest
gpt
It's not so easy to traipse past your Rival.

The Provider is gathering wood.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.

The Provider is gathering wood.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
human
You go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
human
You go east
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

Your Rival crouches in the snow.
human
You go to the north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider arrives from the Aspens.

Your Rival arrives from the Snowy Maw.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You take the bark
gpt
You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

Your Rival arrives from the Food Room.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
Up
gpt
You leap up onto the ledge.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You enter the cupboard
gpt
The cupboard is currently shut.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You open the cupboard
gpt
You pry open the cupboard with your paw.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You enter the cupboard
gpt
You leap up into the cupboard...

Food Room (in the cupboard)
Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of hard food stands nearby.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You go north
gpt
You'll have to get off the ledge first.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You leap from the ledge to the floor.

Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider heads toward the Food Room.

Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
human
You take the log
gpt
The log has rotted away much of its weight. It's still too heavy to lift, but you might be able to get it rolling.
human
Roll log east
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
human
Roll log sw
gpt
You can't even go that way!

Your Rival arrives from the Aspens.
human
You give the log to Rival
gpt
(first taking the buzzing log)
The log has rotted away much of its weight. It's still too heavy to lift, but you might be able to get it rolling.

Your Rival crouches in the snow.
human
You roll the log rival
gpt
** Run-time error: Rival's Wood (object number 98)  has no property <number 0> to read **
That's not a direction.

Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
human
You drop all
gpt
(the morsel of hard food)
Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is preparing food.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

You can also see a morsel of hard food and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You put the bark on the hole
gpt
You cover the hole with the piece of bark.
human
You put Food on bark
gpt
You put the morsel of hard food on the bark.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

A sizable piece of bark nearly conceals a hole in the snow. Resting on the bark is a morsel of hard food.
human
You put the snow on the hole
gpt
But the bark is covering the hole.
human
You get the snow
gpt
It only melts in your mouth.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

You can also see a mound of snow here.

The Provider arrives from the Clearing.
human
You remove the mound
gpt
(first taking the mound of snow)
That's fixed in place.

The Provider is gathering wood.
human
You take the snow
gpt
It only melts in your mouth.

The Provider is gathering wood.
human
Dig
gpt
You scrape away the mound of snow, revealing the bark.

The Provider stumbles into the snow hole!
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider glares at you. You're not sure if this is because he fell into a snow hole, because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
You go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
Roll log east
gpt
You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering swarm of insects.

Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

A sizable piece of bark nearly conceals a hole in the snow. Resting on the bark is a morsel of hard food.
human
You get Food
gpt
(first dropping the bark)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.

The Provider arrives from the Rival's Wood.
human
You take Food
gpt
You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.

The Provider is gathering wood.
human
You put the bark on the hole
gpt
You cover the hole with the piece of bark.

The Provider is gathering wood.
human
You cover the hole with the bark
gpt
But the bark is covering the hole.

The Provider heads toward the Clearing.
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

A sizable piece of bark nearly conceals a hole in the snow.

You can also see a buzzing log here.
human
You get the bark
gpt
(first dropping the morsel of hard food)
Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.

You pick up the bark, revealing the hole in the snow.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 166 turns, earning you the rank of domestic.

The score is made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
2 safely opening the blinds
8 waking the Provider unawares
4 eating hard food
8 finding sundry items

30 total (out of 100)
human
You look
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

You can also see a mound of snow (on which is a morsel of hard food) here.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
human
You go to the north
gpt
The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.

You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away, leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
human
Go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

You can also see a mound of snow (on which is a morsel of hard food) here.

Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
human
Go south
gpt
A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival once made his home. It's a pleasure to explore it unhindered.
human
Go southwest
gpt
As you climb over the embankment, something scuttles behind a stone.

Nestled under a southfacing embankment, there are actually patches of bare sand along this stony beach. The stream runs swiftly past, buffeting ice floes against the shore.

Something scurries nearby.

The sun shines high overhead.
human
Growl
gpt
You growl and hiss, but to no avail.

You detect an earthy draft.
human
Smell
gpt
The scent of animal life is strongest near a jumble of boulders.
human
You keep going
gpt
The scent of animal life is strongest near a jumble of boulders.

You detect an earthy draft.
human
Smell
gpt
The scent of animal life is strongest near a jumble of boulders.

Something scurries nearby.
human
You examine the boulders
gpt
Boulders and stones lie jumbled under an overhang. It's difficult to decide which of the innumerable interconnecting nooks and shadows to explore.
human
You listen
gpt
Not focussing on anything in particular, the rush of the stream predominates.

Something scurries nearby.
human
You listen to boulders
gpt
An earthy draft emanates from somewhere in the shadows.

You detect an earthy draft.
human
You examine something
gpt
The shadows beneath the jumble of boulders faintly echo with tiny, pitter-pattering feet.

Something scurries nearby.

Whatever it was, it's undetectable now.
human
You get the rocks
gpt
The stones are too heavy to carry.

You detect an earthy draft.
human
Smell shadows
gpt
You sniff out a dung-scented nook.

Something scurries nearby.
human
You enter the nook
gpt
You squeeze into a small opening...

Through a network of burrows and tiny side-passages, a larger tunnel winds northward. Your whiskers indicate even it may be impassable. The air is scarce, the earth close and unstable. With no room to turn around, perhaps you should just back out the way you came in.
human
You go north
gpt
The tunnel bends upward. You welcome the plentiful, if musty, air...

Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect a sliver of light beneath a huge western door. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.
human
You examine the carton
gpt
Numerous cartons, barrels, and other useless containers are haphazardly arranged beneath a high shelf. A wicker basket does, however, catch your eye.
human
You examine basket
gpt
It's compact yet capacious, and currently contains a small white box and a jangly ring. You might be able to get your teeth around its sturdy handle.
human
You look at the box
gpt
Its central (and only) feature is a large button.
human
You look at the handle
gpt
It's compact yet capacious, and currently contains a small white box and a jangly ring. You might be able to get your teeth around its sturdy handle.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
human
You examine the glint
gpt
Several bolts protrude near the bottom of the door.
human
You get the bolt
gpt
The protruding bolts are up near the ceiling.
human
You get the box
gpt
You gingerly pick up the small white box with your teeth.
human
You examine the shelf
gpt
Steeped in shadow.
human
You get the handle
gpt
(first dropping the small white box)
Dropped.

Clamping down on its handle, you pick up the wicker basket.

As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.
human
You put box in the basket
gpt
You put the small white box into the wicker basket.
human
You get the basket
gpt
Clamping down on its handle, you pick up the wicker basket.
human
You examine beast
gpt
You've heard such beasts rumble, sigh, bleat, and stampede. This one is quiet, and perhaps ill. He appears to be bleeding from his underside.
human
You look under the beast
gpt
You crawl under the beast for a closer look...

Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly bleeds.

A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.
human
You look at the liquid
gpt
The pool is slowly fed by the beast's dripping entrails.
human
Full
gpt
You have so far scored 50 out of a possible 100, in 215 turns, earning you the rank of stalker.

The score is made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
2 safely opening the blinds
8 waking the Provider unawares
4 eating hard food
15 driving off your Rival
8 finding sundry items
5 visiting various places

50 total (out of 100)
human
You look
gpt
Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly bleeds.

A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.
human
You examine the underside
gpt
Intertwining tubes connect four rubbery legs to the underside of the beast. His many stomachs are also linked by knots of shiny entrails.
human
Go upward
gpt
The beast's entrails are intertwined too tightly.
human
Go outside
gpt
You crawl out from under the glinting beast...

Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect a sliver of light beneath a huge western door. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.
human
You examine the shelf
gpt
Steeped in shadow.
human
Examine barrel
gpt
Numerous cartons, barrels, and other useless containers are haphazardly arranged beneath a high shelf.
human
You stand on the barrel
gpt
You get onto the cartons.
human
You hold the door
gpt
The huge door is currently out of reach.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
human
You look at what you're carrying with you
gpt
You carry a wicker basket between your teeth.
In the wicker basket are a small white box and a jangly ring.
You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
human
You look at the ring
gpt
A dozen or more jagged, silvery leaves jangle on a ring. You find it to be a compelling toy.
human
You get the door
gpt
The huge door is currently out of reach.

As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.
human
Hang
gpt
What do you want to hang?
human
Yourself
gpt
What do you want to hang yourself on?
human
You look around
gpt
Beast's Cave (on the cartons)
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the sunlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.
human
You hang the basket on the bolts
gpt
You hang the basket on one of the protruding bolts.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
human
You enter the basket
gpt
(getting off the cartons)
You get into the wicker basket.

In the wicker basket you can see a jangly ring.
human
Oops button
gpt
"Click."
You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to slide upward, and bend beneath the ceiling. You are being carried towards the ceiling!
human
Inventory
gpt
You carry a small white box between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.

Cave Ceiling (in the wicker basket)
Suspended by runners on either side, the huge door lies flat. There's enough space to walk on top of it, although the ceiling is damp and cluttered with cobwebs. To the east, something glimmers on a shadowy shelf.

In the wicker basket you can see a jangly ring.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You'll have to get out of the wicker basket first.
human
You go outside
gpt
You scramble out of the basket, and up onto the huge door.
human
You go east
gpt
You leap onto the shelf...

Stack upon stack, row upon row, of flat, shiny eggs crowd this dark shelf. The eggs shimmer like magic vessels. You can't help but contemplate their sealed contents.

You can see a fresh drop of saliva here.
human
You examine the egg
gpt
They're flat on the top and bottom, and round on the sides. You're certain they contain soft food, but not sure how to crack open their cold shells.
human
You get the egg
gpt
You pick up an egg by clamping on a shiny ring attached to its top.
human
You go west
gpt
You leap atop the huge door...

Suspended by runners on either side, the huge door lies flat. There's enough space to walk on top of it, although the ceiling is damp and cluttered with cobwebs. To the east, something glimmers on a shadowy shelf.

A wicker basket hangs from the west end of the door.
human
You run it over with the the car
gpt
That could be dangerous.

You can't see "it" (the wicker basket) at the moment.
human
You jump
gpt
You spring into the air, and just for the joy of jumping!
human
You enter the basket
gpt
You get into the wicker basket.

In the wicker basket you can see a small white box and a jangly ring.
human
You open the egg
gpt
Whisker and paw! You're not sure how!
human
You open the can with ring
gpt
(the jangly ring)
(first taking the jangly ring)
(first dropping the flat shiny egg)
Dropped.

That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
human
You take the box
gpt
(first dropping the jangly ring)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the small white box with your teeth.
human
You enter the basket
gpt
You get into the wicker basket.

In the wicker basket you can see a jangly ring and a flat shiny egg.
human
You go outside
gpt
The motion of the basket knocks you off-balance.

As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.

Beast's Cave (in the wicker basket)
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect a sliver of light beneath a huge western door. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

In the wicker basket you can see a jangly ring and a flat shiny egg.
human
You get the egg
gpt
(first dropping the small white box)
Dropped.

Clamping your teeth on its shiny ring, you pick up the egg.
human
Leave
gpt
You get out of the wicker basket.

Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect a sliver of light beneath a huge western door. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

A wicker basket is hooked onto a bolt near the bottom of the door.
human
You get the egg
gpt
(first dropping the small white box)
Dropped.

Clamping your teeth on its shiny ring, you pick up the egg.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
human
You put the egg in the door
gpt
The huge door is up near the ceiling.
human
You go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

A cloud shields the sun in the western sky.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry a flat shiny egg between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider grumbles at you. You're not sure if this is because he spotted you with the shiny egg, because he fell into a snow hole, because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.
human
You go south
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

Hovering against the ceiling is a red balloon.

You can also see a strip of kindling here.
human
Go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

You can also see a hole (in which are a morsel of hard food and a buzzing log) here.

The Provider is gathering wood.
human
You give can to Provider
gpt
The Provider seems surprised that you're carrying around the flat shiny egg.
human
Meow
gpt
The Provider growls at you. You're not sure if this is because he spotted you with the shiny egg, because he fell into a snow hole, because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider arrives from the Aspens.
human
You put the can on the axe
gpt
Putting things on the axe would achieve nothing.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
human
Go north
gpt
A slatted fence bars your way.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
human
You put the can on the stump
gpt
You put the flat shiny egg on the stump.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You take the egg
gpt
Clamping your teeth on its shiny ring, you pick up the egg.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
human
You listen
gpt
You hear a boy laughing and frolicking beyond the fence.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
human
You get the balloon
gpt
(first dropping the flat shiny egg)
Dropped.

The balloon dances in the air as you snare its string in your teeth.
human
Go north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

The Provider is resting on the stump.
human
You drop the balloon
gpt
The balloon begins to float away!

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You examine the balloon
gpt
A string dangles from an obviously buoyant balloon.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

The balloon rises up and away, disappearing to the south.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You look around
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.

You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You carry a red balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.

Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
human
You go south
gpt
You squeeze the balloon through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

You can see a flat shiny egg and a strip of kindling here.
human
You get the egg
gpt
(first dropping the red balloon)
The balloon floats up to the ceiling.

Clamping your teeth on its shiny ring, you pick up the egg.
human
You tie the egg to the balloon
gpt
Clumsily, you coax the twig through the shiny ring. After several attempts, the twig pops through and catches hold. The flat shiny egg is now fastened to the balloon.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is bent over the alcove.
human
Go south
gpt
You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you northward.

Hovering nearby is a weighted balloon.

You can also see a strip of kindling here.
human
You get balloon
gpt
The balloon dances in the air as you snare its string in your teeth.
human
You wait awhile
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider is bent over the alcove.
human
Go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a pile of wood here.

The Provider reaches in from the east, arranging the pile of wood.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider reaches in from the east, arranging the pile of wood.
human
Go up
gpt
You claw your way up the stone chute...

The pitched roof of the Provider's cottage affords an excellent view of the surrounding valley. A stream winds through forest to the east and south, while a woodland trail to the west links scattered farmhouses, such as the neighboring one beyond a fence to the north.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows west.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows south.
human
Wave
gpt
You wave, feeling foolish.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows south.
human
Inventory
gpt
You carry a weighted balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows west.
human
Meow
gpt
You mew loudly, plaintively.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows north.
human
You drop the balloon
gpt
The wind carries the red balloon north towards the Clearing. The flat shiny egg slowly pulls it earthward. You watch with fascination as the shiny egg clears the fence by the width of your whiskers. A delighted boy runs to capture the descending red balloon.
human
You jump
gpt
You spring into the air, and just for the joy of jumping!

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows west.
human
You jump off the roof
gpt
But you aren't in anything at the moment.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows south.

The sun sets behind a pink cloud in the western sky.
human
Go north
gpt
The roof slopes steeply in every direction.

You can see the boy to the north.

The wind blows south.
human
You go down
gpt
You come crashing down the chute into a pile of wood...

Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a pile of wood here.

The Provider grumbles at you. You're not sure if this is because you disrupted his wood pile, because he spotted you with the shiny egg, because he fell into a snow hole, because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
Go east
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider lunges after you, then clutches his breast and steadies himself.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

Was that a dark shape scuttling in the snow?
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider lunges after you, but looks rather whoozy.
human
Meow
gpt
The Provider growls at you. You're not sure if this is because you disrupted his wood pile, because he spotted you with the shiny egg, because he fell into a snow hole, because you stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes.

The Provider lunges after you, only to be overcome by a fit of hacking and wheezing.
human
Go north
gpt
You bump into a sooty stone wall.

The Provider reaches in from the east, arranging the pile of wood.
human
Go east
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is bent over the alcove.
human
You look at the shape
gpt
There's nothing there now, if there ever was.

You hear a low-pitched growl.

The sun sets behind a pink cloud in the western sky.
human
You listen
gpt
Perhaps the growl was only your stomach.

A faint, improbable scent rides the wind.
human
Go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.

You can also see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is bent over the alcove.
human
You get kindling
gpt
You gingerly pick up the kindling with your teeth.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

Did a dark shape scuttle behind you?
human
You go to the east
gpt
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the sunlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a small white box here.
human
You look under the basket
gpt
The wicker basket is up near the ceiling.
human
You look under the car
gpt
You crawl under the beast for a closer look...

Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly bleeds.

A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.
human
You put kindling in the liquid
gpt
You drop the kindling into the pool.
human
Go outside
gpt
You crawl out from under the glinting beast...

Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the sunlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a small white box here.
human
You go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.
human
You go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a hole (which is empty) here.

Did a dark shape scuttle behind you?
human
You look at the shape
gpt
There's nothing there now, if there ever was.

You hear a malicious, low-pitched growl.
human
You wait awhile
gpt
Time passes.
human
You hit the fence
gpt
Violence isn't the answer to this one.

Your nostrils detect that improbable scent again.
human
Smell
gpt
That's strange. For a moment you thought you smelled your Rival.
human
Go north
gpt
A slatted fence bars your way.

You hear a malicious, low-pitched growl.
human
You go east
gpt
Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.

You can also see a hole (in which are a morsel of hard food and a buzzing log) here.
human
Meow
gpt
You watch the boy through the fence. He runs crazy circles in the snow, tugging the red balloon behind him. With a cry of joy the boy runs toward you. You hear a familiar "Thuck!" as he cracks open the shiny egg. Clambering halfway up, the boy is barely able to reach over the fence. Your eyes never leave the open shell of soft food as it falls and lands upright in the snow beside you.

Your nostrils detect that improbable scent again.
human
You get Food
gpt
That's plainly inedible.
human
You eat Food
gpt
(first dropping the kindling)
Dropped.

A blend of tuna and chicken livers, your entire consciousness swims in its taste, texture, and smell. You lap up its succulent juices, and slaver down every delectable mouthful. After a moment of complete rapture, you find yourself staring into an empty shell, grease dripping from your whiskers.

Smoke rises from the cottage chimney.
human
Examine can
gpt
Alas, it's empty.

Smoke rises from the cottage chimney.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

Hearing the flap close behind you, the Provider rises from his newly lit fire, and angrily approaches. You wonder if you've finally driven him insane. As you turn to retreat, both you and your Provider are startled by what emerges through the flap.

First, a creature's swollen head pushes through, then its matted, bloodied body. Its eyes burn with hatred as it drags a lame leg through the opening. Thorns and stingers are knotted in its fur, embedded and broken off in numerous sores.

The Provider shoos the hideous creature toward the flap, but it only growls with increasing resolve. The Provider lunges for the creature, then pauses dreamily as if staring at something distant. He gasps, clutches his breast, and collapses on the floor.

The creature sniffs your fallen Provider, then closes in on you.
human
You eat provider
gpt
The creature's relentless claws interrupt you.

Sprawled on the floor is your Provider.

The creature rakes you, drawing fresh blood.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a strip of kindling, a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.

The creature follows you.

A thousand stars shimmer in a moonlit sky.
human
Meow
gpt
You watch the boy through the fence. He runs crazy circles in the snow, tugging the red balloon behind him.

The creature closes in on you.
human
You get kindling
gpt
The creature's relentless claws interrupt you.

The creature rakes you, drawing fresh blood.
human
You get kindling
gpt
The creature's relentless claws interrupt you.

The creature closes in on you.
human
You get kindling
gpt
You gingerly pick up the kindling with your teeth.

Smoke rises from the cottage chimney.

Your nostrils detect that improbable scent again.
human
Go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

Hearing the flap close behind you, the Provider rises from his newly lit fire, and angrily approaches. You wonder if you've finally driven him insane. As you turn to retreat, you are so startled by what emerges through the flap that you drop the kindling.

First, a creature's swollen head pushes through, then its matted, bloodied body. Its eyes burn with hatred as it drags a lame leg through the opening. Thorns and stingers are knotted in its fur, embedded and broken off in numerous sores.

The Provider shoos the hideous creature toward the flap, but it only growls with increasing resolve. The Provider lunges for the creature, then pauses dreamily as if staring at something distant. He gasps, clutches his breast, and collapses on the floor.

The creature sniffs your fallen Provider, then closes in on you.
human
Go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a crackling wood fire here.

The creature follows you.
human
You examine creature
gpt
Its swollen eyes burn with hatred. Though mingled with an otherworldliness, and a stewing putrefaction, its scent is unmistakably your Rival's.

Sprawled on the floor is your Provider.

No match for the creature claw to claw, its relentless attack overwhelms you. You are numbly aware of your belly being lashed open. You smell the monster's putrefying flesh, and the rot of its breath. Its swollen eyes glower for a moment before its jaws close on your throat.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.

The creature follows you.

A thousand stars shimmer in a moonlit sky.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

The creature follows you.
human
Go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

The creature follows you.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

The creature closes in on you.

To the north, a pair of headlights comes into view.
human
You wait awhile
gpt
Time passes.

The creature rakes you, drawing fresh blood.

The pair of headlights bears down on you!
human
Go up
gpt
You scramble up a chestnut tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.

Below, the creature stands frozen in the oncoming headlights. You catch a glint of fear in his swollen, tortured eye as the thundering headlights close in on him, carrying him swiftly and mercifully into oblivion.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You leap down off the chestnut tree.
human
You go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a strip of kindling and a yellow feather here.

Sprawled on the floor is your Provider.
human
You get kindling
gpt
You gingerly pick up the kindling with your teeth.

The Provider gasps.
human
You wake provider
gpt
But how?

The Provider gasps.
human
Meow
gpt
The Provider hardly stirs.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
Nuzzle provider
gpt
You nudge the Provider, but he doesn't stir.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
You go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a crackling wood fire here.
human
You put the kindling in the fire
gpt
You put the kindling on the crackling wood fire.
The kindling begins to burn.
human
Go upwards
gpt
The fire is too hot to risk the climb.
human
You go east
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
Light Provider
gpt
There's no obvious fire source.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
You examine the kindling
gpt
The kindling smoulders on one end.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
Light Provider with kindling
gpt
The smouldering kindling is not a fire source.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
Hit provider
gpt
First you take a tentative bite. Several more bites, and the Provider sleeps on. He's fairly tasty! Over the next few days, you manage to eat most of him. But when the insects arrive you flee to Rival's old wood to hunt fresh game. It's a savage fate for your poor master. But you have to admit that--even to the bitter end--he was always a Provider.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the moonlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a small white box here.
human
You look under the car
gpt
You crawl under the beast for a closer look...

Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly bleeds.

A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.
human
You put the kindling in the liquid
gpt
You hear a tremendous rush and roar of wind as the flames leap to life. You feel an unbearable heat as you're consumed by the fire. There's nowhere to go, no air to breath, and the flames are all around you.
human
Go outside
gpt
You crawl out from under the glinting beast...

Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the moonlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a small white box here.
human
You look under the car
gpt
You crawl under the beast for a closer look...

Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly bleeds.

A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.

You can also see a strip of smouldering kindling here.
human
You get kindling
gpt
You gingerly pick up the smouldering kindling with your teeth.
human
Go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

The Provider is turning blue.
human
You put the shirt on the fire
gpt
You put the flannel shirt on the crackling wood fire.
The flannel shirt begins to burn.
human
You get the shirt
gpt
You retrieve the flannel shirt from the fire. It's a little scorched, but essentially undamaged.
human
Inventory
gpt
You carry a flannel shirt between your teeth. You are also well-fed, and bleeding badly.
human
You look at the shirt
gpt
The flannel shirt is engulfed in flame.
human
Go east
gpt
Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

The Provider's breath grows faint.
human
Go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.
human
Go east
gpt
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the moonlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a strip of smouldering kindling and a small white box here.
human
You put the shirt in the pool
gpt
The flannel shirt soaks up much of the clear pool's liquid.
human
You get the shirt
gpt
You already have that.
human
Go outside
gpt
You crawl out from under the glinting beast...

Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the moonlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a strip of smouldering kindling and a small white box here.
human
You hang the shirt on the bolts
gpt
The protruding bolts are up near the ceiling.
human
You examine the shirt
gpt
A bit smelly, perhaps, but you love to nap in its soft folds. The sodden flannel shirt is drenched with a noxious liquid.
human
Go north
gpt
You can't go that way.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
human
Go east
gpt
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the moonlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a sodden flannel shirt, a strip of smouldering kindling and a small white box here.
human
You go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a sodden flannel shirt, a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You get the shirt
gpt
(first dropping the smouldering kindling)
Dropped.

You gingerly pick up the sodden flannel shirt with your teeth.
human
Go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

The Provider's breath grows faint.
human
You go west
gpt
Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory scents to the east.

You can see a crackling wood fire here.
human
You put the shirt on the fire
gpt
You put the sodden flannel shirt on the crackling wood fire.

You're nearly knocked off your paws by the rush of wind as the sodden flannel shirt ignites. Great greedy tongues of flame reach for the walls and ceiling. You're lucky to escape with only your whiskers singed.

Soon a great mewing beast arrives to fight the flames. It seems that everyone in the valley comes to watch the inferno that was your home. You slink guiltily into the woods, surprised at how deeply you miss your Provider.
human
You look at the wood
gpt
The kindling smoulders on one end.
human
You get the shirt
gpt
You singe you whiskers before you even get close to the fire.

A flaming shirt is ablaze with hungry, high-reaching flames.
human
Go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
human
You drop the shirt
gpt
Dropped.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a strip of smouldering kindling, a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.
human
You get kindling
gpt
You gingerly pick up the smouldering kindling with your teeth.
human
You go west
gpt
A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings and evenings. A lesser track leads east.

You can also see a sodden flannel shirt and a sizable piece of bark here.

You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
human
You put the kindling on shirt
gpt
The sodden flannel shirt bursts into flame!

To the south, a pair of headlights comes into view.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You scramble up a chestnut tree.

A flaming shirt is ablaze with hungry, high-reaching flames.

The approaching pair of headlights slows down.
human
You wait awhile
gpt
Time passes.

The flaming shirt is ablaze with hungry, high-reaching flames.

The headlights cease their approach, and a figure emerges from the darkness.
human
Go downward
gpt
You leap down off the chestnut tree.

The flaming shirt burns heartily.

A figure is here, waving around a beam of light.
human
You look at the figure
gpt
The figure wields a beam of light.

The flaming shirt burns heartily.
human
You eat figure
gpt
He's plainly inedible.

The flaming shirt still illuminates the area, but is burning itself out.

A figure is here, waving around a beam of light.
human
You hit figure
gpt
Violence isn't the answer to this one.

The flaming shirt still illuminates the area, but is burning itself out.

A figure is here, waving around a beam of light.
human
Growl
gpt
You growl and hiss, but to no avail.

The flaming shirt consumes itself, its ashes scattering into nothing.

A figure is here, waving around a beam of light.
human
Meow
gpt
Shining his light on you, the figure bends over, and strokes you behind the ears.
human
Go north
gpt
You wander north a ways before turning back.

The figure scans the area near you with a beam of light.
human
You go east
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

The figure follows you from the Canopy Trail.
human
Go north
gpt
A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.

The figure follows you from the Snowy Maw.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

You can see a yellow feather here.

The Provider's breath grows faint.

Someone is rattling the front door.
human
You go north
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft, powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while the cottage entrance lies southward.

You can see a shiny empty shell and a hole (which is empty) here.

The figure scans the area near you with a beam of light.
human
You go to the west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

The figure follows you from the Clearing.
human
Go east
gpt
Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin reflect the moonlight that streams through an opening to the west. Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.

Above, a wicker basket dangles from the huge door.

You can see a small white box here.

The figure follows you from the Snowy Maw.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.

The figure scans the area near you with a beam of light.
human
You get the keys
gpt
You gingerly pick up the jangly ring with your teeth.

The figure scans the area near you with a beam of light.
human
Go west
gpt
To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth and to the west. A path loops north and south.

As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly ceases.

The figure follows you from the Beast's Cave.
human
You give the keys to the figure
gpt
The figure accepts the keys.
human
You go south
gpt
You duck through the flap in the front door...

Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers, and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of blankets southward.

Your fallen Provider lies oddly still.

As the figure steps through the door, he turns toward your fallen Provider, and hurries to his side. A short while later, a loud and horrible mewing approaches, and the white-furred ones come to take your Provider away. You're sorry to see him go. He was all hisses and growls, but he was a Provider nonetheless.

You eventually devour the mountain of hard food, and take to Rival's old wood. As the weeks pass, you hunt with greater relish; in the shadows, or from an overhanging limb, you watch and you wait with heightened senses. One day, having nearly forgotten him, you spy your Provider rolling into the cottage on a shiny stool. He no longer grunts or glares at you; instead, he sits all day on his shiny stool, gazing sadly into the confusing box.

As winter warms over, the Provider begins to invite you onto his lap for a ride to the aspens, or through the ferns emerging on the forest floor. You hunt the golden-feathered bird and chase new rivals from across the stream. He strokes your fur, even croons to you. During such moments, you do something you haven't done in a long time. You purr.
human
Full
gpt
In that game you scored 100 out of a possible 100, in 501 turns, earning you the rank of contentment.

The score was made up as follows:

6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
2 safely opening the blinds
8 waking the Provider unawares
4 eating hard food
15 driving off your Rival
5 ascending a garage door
15 eating soft food
8 leading your Rival to a merciful end
8 building a beacon in the road
10 saving your Provider
12 finding sundry items
5 visiting various places

100 total (out of 100)

Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for that game or QUIT?