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You are the dungeon master of a text adventure game. The game should involve the following genres and tags:
Fantasy, animal protagonist,Christmas,cute,fan fiction,fanfic,kid-friendly,nonhuman protagonist,parser,short
gpt
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, the
only creature stirring was a hippo the size of a mouse.

This year you're going to stay awake long enough to see Santa Claws. You have set up a temporary nest in the living room closet, and it
just needs a few final touches. You intend to venture out to have a snack and look at the tree one more time, and then you will go hide in the closet and wait.

an interactive holiday tale by Adri ("Erin Gigglecreek")

quick introduction on how to play.

There is a tree here, decorated with ornaments and surrounded by piles of presents. There is also a table off to one side. The closet is to the southeast.
human
You examine table
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There is a table off to one side, draped in a bright blue tablecloth.
human
You examine the tree
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It's a rather lovely Christmas tree, covered with rainbow lights, a silver garland and colorful, shiny ornaments. There is a collection of presents underneath the tree.
human
You look at the presents
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There are piles of presents surrounding the tree. There is one rather tall pile of presents in a neat stack.
human
You look at the pile
gpt
A pile of presents stacked neatly under the tree, with the largest package on the bottom and the smallest at the top.
human
You look at the largest package
gpt
This present is wrapped in shiny blue paper, tied with a big red bow.
human
You read it
gpt
This present is wrapped in shiny green paper, tied with a big yellow bow.
human
You look at the largest package
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This present is wrapped in shiny green paper, tied with a big blue
bow.
human
About yourself
gpt
You are a very fine specimen of Hippopotamus domestica.
human
You look at the lights
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The tree is covered with tiny rainbow lights. The string of lights trails down from the lower branches to the power outlet. The wire is emitting quite a bit of heat.

You are feeling very thirsty.
human
You unplug the lights
gpt
If you do that, the pretty lights will go out!
human
You examine the ornaments
gpt
The tree is adorned with colorful, mismatched ornaments, many of which have been made by the small humans of the house.
human
You go southeast
gpt
This is the closet where you will be spending the night. It is full of things that you don't need to think about right now.

You can see your nest and a mitten here.
human
You examine the mitten
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It's a small mitten. It is sopping wet, and the mate is nowhere to be seen.
human
Chew mitten
gpt
You give the mitten a lick. Bleh! That doesn't appear to be food.
human
You look at the nest
gpt
It is a warm, comfortable mass of dryer lint and bits of string. It's not as nice as your nest in the bedroom closet, but it will do for tonight. It's still looking a little sparse, though. Perhaps you could find just one or two more items before you settle in for the night.
human
You put the mitten in the nest
gpt
It's all wet! Maybe you can find a way to dry it first.
human
You take the mitten
gpt
You pick up the wet mitten. Ick. Soggy mittens don't make good bedding material.
human
Go northwest
gpt
There is a tree here, decorated with ornaments and surrounded by piles of presents. There is also a table, about the same height as the stack of presents under the tree. The closet is to the southeast.
human
You put the mitten on the wire
gpt
You lay the mitten across the string of lights where it nearly touches the floor.

You are feeling very thirsty.
human
You suck mitten
gpt
Surely you can find a more sanitary source of water.
human
You open the package
gpt
You pick out the prettiest present in the pile and tug on the ribbon with your teeth. The ribbon slips ever so slightly, and you feel a sudden burst of shame.
human
You take the ribbon
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You pick out the prettiest present in the pile and tug on the ribbon with your teeth. The ribbon slips ever so slightly, and you feel a sudden burst of shame.

The mitten starts to smoke. You'd better go get it before you burn
down the house.
human
You take the mitten
gpt
You quickly retrieve the mitten. It is now dry, and warm to the touch.
human
You pull the ribbon
gpt
You try with all your might, but it barely moves.
human
Go southeast
gpt
This is the closet where you will be spending the night. It is full of things that you don't need to think about right now.

You can see your nest here.
human
You put the mitten in the nest
gpt
You put the mitten on the nest.
human
You examine the prettiest present
gpt
This present is wrapped in shiny red paper, tied with a big yellow
bow.
human
You take the bow
gpt
You pick out the prettiest present in the pile and tug on the ribbon with your teeth. The ribbon slips ever so slightly, and you feel a sudden burst of shame.

You are feeling very thirsty.
human
You look at the bow
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It's a length of shiny green ribbon, tied into a fancy bow.
human
Open present
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You pick out the prettiest present in the pile and tug on the ribbon with your teeth. The ribbon slips ever so slightly, and you feel a sudden burst of shame.
human
You examine the tree
gpt
It's a rather lovely Christmas tree, covered with rainbow lights, a silver garland and colorful, shiny ornaments. There is a collection of presents underneath the tree.
human
You examine the garland
gpt
The tree has been wrapped in a long strand of puffy blue garland. It looks very soft.

The tree has been wrapped in a long strand of puffy blue garland. It looks very soft.
human
You take the garland
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You tug on a dangling bit of garland with your teeth. A piece breaks off, about as long as you are.
human
Go southeast
gpt
This is the closet where you will be spending the night. It is full of things that you don't need to think about right now.

You can see your nest (on which is a mitten) here.
human
You look at the garland
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It's a short length of blue garland, very soft to the touch.
human
You touch it
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The garland is extremely soft to the touch.
human
You smell it
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You smell nothing unexpected.

You are feeling very thirsty.
human
You put it in the nest
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You put the piece of garland on the nest.
human
You climb the tree
gpt
You briefly eye the tree, wondering how long it would take to climb
it. Maybe you'll try it tomorrow.
human
You climb it
gpt
You attempt to scale the tablecloth, gripping tightly with your teeth and feet, but it's not an easy task. After just a few inches, you let go and drop back down to the floor. Ouch!
human
You climb presents
gpt
You climb to the top of the presents. You seem to be about level with the table, on which stands a glass of milk and a plate of cookies. The pile starts to wobble, and you quickly make your way back down to the...

There is a tree here, decorated with ornaments and surrounded by piles of presents. There is also a table, about the same height as the stack of presents under the tree. The closet is to the southeast.
human
Climb pile
gpt
You scramble up the pile of presents onto the table top.

You are standing on top of the table.

You can see a plate of cookies and a glass of milk here.
human
You eat the cookies
gpt
Don't be greedy! You should save the rest of the cookies for Santa.

Visions of raisins dance in your head.
human
You eat the cookie
gpt
You nibble hungrily at the cookie.

You are feeling very thirsty.
human
You drink milk
gpt
Little known fact: house hippos are lactose intolerant.
human
Look around
gpt
You are standing on top of the table.

You can see a plate of cookies and a glass of milk here.
human
You examine the tree
gpt
It's a rather lovely Christmas tree, covered with rainbow lights, a silver garland and colorful, shiny ornaments. There is a collection of presents underneath the tree.
human
Lick glass
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You give the glass of milk a lick. Mmm.
human
You examine the tablecloth
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The tablecloth is a lovely shade of blue, and it reaches down nearly
to the floor.
human
Lick cookie
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You give the partially-eaten cookie a lick. Mmm.
human
Lick tablecloth
gpt
You give the tablecloth a lick. Bleh! That doesn't appear to be food.
human
Go down
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As you start back down the stack of presents, the cat of the house
pads into the room, the bell on its collar jingling softly. It immediately takes notice of you. You freeze in fear.

The cat hisses at you.
human
You jump on the cat
gpt
I only understood the first part of that.
You might try: >JUMP

To stop these messages entirely, type NOVICE OFF.
human
You examine the cat
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It's an orange tabby cat. It is wearing a thin nylon collar with a small gold bell that jingles when it walks.

You are feeling very thirsty.

The cat hisses at you.
human
Roar
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You let out a loud roar. HIPPO!

The cat cringes at the sound.

The cat hisses at you.
human
Dance
gpt
You don a pink tutu and the tiniest pair of ballet slippers and pirouette around the room.

The cat hisses at you.
human
You examine the puddle
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One of the small humans must have brought in an icicle and left it under the table. It has melted into a puddle of cold water.
human
Drink water
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You lap at the cold water and feel instantly refreshed.

You are feeling very tired. Maybe you could just take a quick nap.
human
You leave
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There is a tree here, decorated with ornaments and surrounded by piles of presents. There is also a table, next to which is a neat stack of presents, forming a staircase to the top. The closet is to the southeast.

You yawn loudly. It is getting late.
human
You go southeast
gpt
This is the closet where you will be spending the night. It is full of things that you don't need to think about right now.

You can see your nest (on which are a piece of garland and a mitten) here.

You yawn loudly. It is getting late.
human
You enter the nest
gpt
You get onto the nest.

On the nest you can see a piece of garland and a mitten.

You yawn loudly. It is getting late.
human
Yawn
gpt
You yawn loudly.

You are feeling very tired. Maybe you could just take a quick nap.
human
Nap
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You close your eyes, just for a moment... When you awaken, it is daytime and there is a tiny wrapped present next to your nest. Oh
well. Maybe next year!
human
Xyzzy
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I want a hippopotamus for Christmas.
Only a hippopotamus will do.

You yawn loudly. It is getting late.
human
Sing
gpt
You bellow out "mini cheddars!" a few times.

You are feeling very tired. Maybe you could just take a quick nap.

You close your eyes, just for a moment... When you awaken, it is daytime and there is a tiny wrapped present next to your nest. Oh
well. Maybe next year!