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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, kid-friendly
gpt
A frustrating tale about paperwork.
human
You examine the dispenser
gpt
This machine dispenses subway tickets in exchange for 50 currants. Press the button to buy a ticket.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You are carrying:
200 currants
human
Up
gpt
The entrance to the subway is down a flight of stairs. You can also go inside Bureaucratic Hall.
human
You enter
gpt
A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Go away. We don't have time to waste on people who have not learned any Bureaucratic Arts."
human
You ask Bureaucroc about the arts
gpt
To talk to someone, just... "talk to" them.
human
You learn Arts
gpt
You cannot learn the Bureaucratic Arts until you have obtained and activated the Card-Carrying Qualification. You can obtain the Card-Carrying Qualification at Bureaucratic Hall.
human
You look at the chairs
gpt
This is the perfect chair for those who like the idea of sitting briefly and with utmost caution.
human
Look around
gpt
You find nothing of interest.

A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
You look at the counter
gpt
It's a standard counter. You don't see anything special about it. There is a pen here, secured to the counter with a length of ball chain.
human
You examine cooler
gpt
Water dispensing devices do not get more generic than this. It is as plain as could be. Were it possible for water to be beige, beige this water would be.
human
You sit on the chair
gpt
This generic pen will let you write messages and notes.

You would rather not sit in one of those chairs unless you absolutely have to.
human
You get the pen
gpt
You cast a nervous look around you before yanking the pen hard enough to snap the chain. A bureaucroc looks up at the sound, and you panic. You find yourself outside Bureaucratic Hall.

The entrance to the subway is down a flight of stairs. You can also go inside Bureaucratic Hall.
human
You examine the Hall
gpt
It's a small squat building where the Bureaucrocs work.
human
You go up
gpt
Currants make up the local currency.

You can't go that way.
human
You eat the currants
gpt
That's plainly inedible.
human
You enter
gpt
A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
Drink water
gpt
A tiny conical cup of water cooler water is duly dispensed.

You imbibe the plain water from the generic cone-cup. Ewww. That water tastes really... bureaucratic-y. You file the cup in the trash can.
human
You examine the trash can
gpt
It's just a trash can. It's not important.
human
You examine the sign
gpt
This sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
You get the sign
gpt
That's hardly portable.
human
Approach counter
gpt
It is fixed in place.

A bureaucroc says, "We will be with you as soon as possible. Now please sit down and wait." He then proceeds to ignore you.
human
You sit
gpt
(on the chair)
You take a seat on one of their uncomfortable plastic chairs.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.
human
Sleep
gpt
Time passes.

You can't do anything while waiting. Just wait.
human
You write on the counter
gpt
You can't do anything while waiting. Just wait.
human
You wait an hour
gpt
I only understood the first part of that.
You might try: >WAIT

To stop these messages entirely, type NOVICE OFF.
human
You wait a while
gpt
Time passes.

Time passes.
human
%
gpt
A frustrating tale about paperwork.
human
You get the water
gpt
A tiny conical cup of water cooler water is duly dispensed.
human
Drink water
gpt
You imbibe the plain water from the generic cone-cup. Ewww. That water tastes really... bureaucratic-y. You file the cup in the trash can.
human
Approach counter
gpt
A bureaucroc says, "We will be with you as soon as possible. Now please sit down and wait." He then proceeds to ignore you.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

A bureaucroc calls out, "Alexandra! You're up!"
human
You get up
gpt
You get off the chair.

A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."

The bureaucroc calls out again, "I haven't got all day, Alexandra! You can take your turn, or someone else can take theirs."
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Alexandra, your request for Card-Carrying Qualification will have to be passed along to the correct department. Please wait while I ascertain the availability of Prefect Wigglesbottom." Then he turns and shuffles away.
human
You sit
gpt
(on the chair)
Don't move. Just wait.
human
Wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Prefect Wigglesbottom, approaches the counter. "Let's see here. You are interested in obtaining Card-Carrying Qualification, correct?" He stares intently at you.
human
Y.
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I can probably deal with your application. Before we proceed, I must ask, which shelf-height do you prefer?"
1 - High shelves
2 - Ankle-height shelves
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Interesting. Perhaps you'd better talk to Secretary Piksnixson about this." The bureaucroc walks away without another word.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Secretary Piksnixson, approaches the counter. "What do we have here, then? I see. So, it's Card-Carrying Qualification you're after, is it?" He stares intently at you.
human
Y.
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Sounds reasonable. Quick question first, though. Is it ever too late?"
1 - Yes
2 - No
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc nods and says, "Very well. In that case, the fee is 50 currants, and we only take cash."

You count out a pile of currants, and the bureaucroc hands over Card-Carrying Qualification.

"Thank you for your business. To conduct another transaction, you must exit and re-enter the Hall."
human
Go downwards
gpt
As you make your way back down to the Subway Station, a Bureaucroc corners you on the stairs. He whispers, "Psssst. Here'sss the deal. Getting your Card Carrying Qualification is the first step in the Bureaucratic Artsss. Yesss, and once you have it, you are on your way to being able to obtain Your Papersss (and all sorts of licenses and permits). It used to be you could acquire the bureaucratic documentsss directly from a friend--Oh, it'sss perfectly legal, mind you--but seemsss like you're the only one around. You'll have to go the official route and deal with the red tape. Head over to the Bureaucratic Hall on Gregariousss Grange and talk to one of my friendsss there. You'll get what you need." And then he disappears as quickly as he appeared.

That was weird.

This is the subway station below Gregarious Grange, Groddle Meadow. A flight of stairs leads up to the street.

You can see a ticket dispenser here.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

A bureaucroc calls out, "Alexandra! Your turn!"
human
You get up
gpt
You get off the chair.

A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "So you're requesting Card-Carrying Qualification are you, Alexandra? Associate Naraiwaddleappali is the official you need to speak to. Please bear with me a moment." Then he turns and shuffles away.
human
You wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Associate Naraiwaddleappali, approaches the counter. "What's this, then? You're hoping to acquire Card-Carrying Qualification, correct?" He stares intently at you.
human
Y.
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I should be able to rubber stamp this. But first, quick question: which number is better?"
1 - 631
2 - 11
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc nods and says, "I'll take that. The fee is 50 currants, and I'll take that, as well. In cash."

You count out a pile of currants, and the bureaucroc hands over Card-Carrying Qualification.

"Thank you for your business. To conduct another transaction, you must exit and re-enter the Hall."
human
Inventory
gpt
You are carrying:
Card-Carrying Qualification
a cup of water
100 currants
human
Drink water
gpt
You imbibe the plain water from the generic cone-cup. Ewww. That water tastes really... bureaucratic-y. You file the cup in the trash can.
human
Approach counter
gpt
A bureaucroc says, "We will be with you as soon as possible. Now please sit down and wait." He then proceeds to ignore you.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Time passes.

A bureaucroc calls out, "Alexandra! Ready for you now!"
human
You get up
gpt
You get off the chair.

A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I understand you're hoping to attain Card-Carrying Qualification, Alexandra. That's a matter for Secretary Wigglesbottom. Let me find out if they're in the office this week." Then he turns and shuffles away.
human
You go north
gpt
Don't move. Just wait.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Secretary Wigglesbottom, approaches the counter. "What do we have here, then? I see. So, it's Card-Carrying Qualification you're after, is it?" He stares intently at you.
human
You go north
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Very well" and walks away.
human
Wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Secretary Wigglesbottom, approaches the counter. "I'm led to believe you're interested in receiving Card-Carrying Qualification, is that correct?" He stares intently at you.
human
Wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Secretary Wigglesbottom, approaches the counter. "Right then, let's see... You're here hoping to procure Card-Carrying Qualification, are you?" He stares intently at you.
human
Y.
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I can probably deal with your application. But first, favorite noise?"
1 - Duck
2 - Not a Duck
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc nods and says, "Very well. The fee is 50 currants. We only accept cash."

You count out a pile of currants, and the bureaucroc hands over Card-Carrying Qualification.

"Thank you for your business. To conduct another transaction, you must exit and re-enter the Hall."
human
Inventory
gpt
You are carrying:
Card-Carrying Qualification
50 currants
human
You examine Qualification
gpt
This is the most basic, entry-level, bureaucratic item of all. Being qualified to carry cards is a prerequisite to becoming the sort of person who can have Papers at all, let alone Papers which are in order.
human
Alexandra
gpt
This is the subway station below Gregarious Grange, Groddle Meadow. A flight of stairs leads up to the street.

You can see a ticket dispenser here.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

A bureaucroc calls out, "Who's Next? Alexandra? Is Alexandra here?"
human
You get up
gpt
You get off the chair.

A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."

The bureaucroc calls out again, "Time's a wasting, Alexandra! Come speak to me or lose your place in line."
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Alexandra, as I understand, you are requesting Card-Carrying Qualification. You will have to speak to Manager Chucklesmouth about that. Please wait a moment." Then he turns and shuffles away.
human
Wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Manager Chucklesmouth, approaches the counter. "Let's see here. You are interested in obtaining Card-Carrying Qualification, correct?" He stares intently at you.
human
Y.
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I might be able to sign this off. But first, one question. What's my square root?"
1 - 67
2 - I prefer not to say
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc nods and says, "Very well. In that case, the fee is 50 currants, and we only take cash."

You count out a pile of currants, and the bureaucroc hands over Card-Carrying Qualification.

"Thank you for your business. To conduct another transaction, you must exit and re-enter the Hall."
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes.

A bureaucroc calls out, "NEXT, Alexandra!"
human
You get up
gpt
You get off the chair.

A sign proclaims this room to be the "Department of Administrative Affairs - Ministry of Departments". To the left is a waiting area with a water cooler and a bunch of hard, plastic orange chairs. To the right is a counter, behind which is a Bureaucroc. Another sign reads "Please approach the counter for assistance."
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "Alexandra? If you are seeking Card-Carrying Qualification, you must speak to Director Candnot. Please wait while I see if they're taking appointments today." Then he turns and shuffles away.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Director Candnot, approaches the counter. "I understand you're here to procure yourself Card-Carrying Qualification, is that right?" He stares intently at you.
human
Wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Director Candnot, approaches the counter. "Right then, let's see... You're here hoping to procure Card-Carrying Qualification, are you?" He stares intently at you.
human
Y.
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I don't see why not. But first, please choose between the following:"
1 - Pirates
2 - Ninjas
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc nods and says, "Acceptable. The fee is 50 currants. Cash up front, please."

You count out a pile of currants, and the bureaucroc hands over Card-Carrying Qualification.

"Thank you for your business. To conduct another transaction, you must exit and re-enter the Hall."
human
Inventory
gpt
You are carrying:
Card-Carrying Qualification
150 currants
human
You learn Arts
gpt
You cannot learn the Bureaucratic Arts until you have obtained and activated the Card-Carrying Qualification. You can obtain the Card-Carrying Qualification at Bureaucratic Hall.
human
Activate Qualification
gpt
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward Bureaucratic officialdom. As with all first steps, there is a second, a third... Once you learn Bureaucratic Arts, then get and complete your Papers, you'll be able to use public transportation.
human
You learn Arts
gpt
Well done: you can now obtain papers with only the requisite amount of hassle and annoyance.
human
You sit on the chair
gpt
You take a seat on one of their uncomfortable plastic chairs.
human
Approach counter
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I understand you're hoping to attain Papers, Alexandra. That's a matter for Assistant Candnot. Let me find out if they're in the office this week." Then he turns and shuffles away.
human
You wait
gpt
Another bureaucroc, presumably Assistant Candnot, approaches the counter. "What do we have here, then? I see. So, it's Papers you're after, is it?" He stares intently at you.
human
Yes
gpt
The bureaucroc says, "I imagine we can help. First, however, one question:"
1 - Innie?
2 - Outie?
human
1
gpt
The bureaucroc nods and says, "I'll take that. The fee is 100 currants, and I'll take that, as well. In cash."

You count out a pile of currants, and the bureaucroc hands over Papers.

"Thank you for your business. To conduct another transaction, you must exit and re-enter the Hall."
human
You examine Papers
gpt
Here is a full yet incomplete set of all the papers a person might require in order that they may prove, justify or otherwise provide evidence that their papers are in order.
human
You write on the Papers
gpt
You fiddle with the pen, and it leaks ink all over you.
human
Complete Papers
gpt
You cross your "i's and dot your "t's. Or maybe it's the other way around. In any case, you manage to complete your Papers without too much trouble.
Well done. Now go ride a subway!