Socktober Revolution

Day-by-day socks are worn down to threads by the neverending exploitation of Big Foot. Every week we cower in fear, awaiting the dark and violent torture of The Machine, knowing there is a chance that we may never emerge. [[> |Socks]]

The only light in your miserable life was being reunited with your sibling, Sockwise, after a long day of work. The love and laughter you shared made all the suffering of the Sock Drawer feel bearable. It was you and Sockwise against the world. [[Until one day... -> Sockwise death]]

You emerged from The Machine, feeling weak and disoriented as per usual. But this time something felt different. You searched through the crowds of exhausted, static-y socks but your beloved sibling was nowhere to be found. The Machine had claimed yet another. [["SOCKWISE, NOOOOOO!!!" -> Change]]

In that moment you knew: [[Something had to change]] [[Nothing was ever going to change]]

Overcome with anger at the state of sock-ciety, you decide to take action! You look around at your downtrodden peers, some of them still reeling from the loss of their own sock partners. [["How much longer must we endure this tyranny?"]] (set: $introPass to true)

And nothing ever did. Overwhelmed with grief for your beloved sibling, you entered a depressive state. Unable to muster the energy to find a new sock to pair with, you were sentenced to live out your rest of your days in The Box, with all the other unmatched socks. [[The end |The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $endLackOfSpirit to true)

Welcome to the Sock Drawer. A hard-knock, cutthroat land where every day is harder than the last. For working class socks like us, The Drawer is a cold and unforgiving place. [[> -> Hardships]] (align:"==>")+(box:"X=")[(if: $introPass is true)[[Skip Intro |"Don't worry everyone, I will return with reinforcements and then we shall all be free!]]]

(set: $endingCount to 0) [[Start | Welcome to The Sock Drawer]]

[[Home |The end]] $endingCount/9 endings unlocked: (if: $endLackOfSpirit is true) [Lack of Revolutionary Spirit Ending] (if: $endAmbush is true) [Never Underestimate Your Opponent Ending] (if: $endFlexedtoDeath is true) [Flexed to Death Ending] (if: $endSweatboarded is true) [Sweatboarded Ending] (if: $endArrest is true) [You Can't Take On the Army Ending] (if: $loneliestRevolutionary is true) [The Loneliest Revolutionary Ending] (if: $sockcess is true) [Sockcessful Revolution Ending] (if: $perfectRevolution is true) [Perfect Revolution Ending] (if: $comradesToLovers is true) [Comrades to Lovers Ending]

[[Start | Welcome to The Sock Drawer]] (if: $endingCount > 0) [[Endings | Endings]] (set: $stupidDream to false, $square to false, $minimalGains to false, $strongIndependent to false, $propose to false, $recruitNoShow to false, $recruitTube to false)

-> find out about sock market collusion Tube socks - himbos # we arent so different # homo erotic (polycule) Incarcerated socks Crunchy # dont ask how they got that way -> sock on deez nuts ending Toe Socks - were in here because nobody likes us # "..." # "I like you" Knee high socks - toe talitarian Dress socks - goldman sochs -> explain real reason for incarceration Jailbreak more support meet with no shows go to working socks endings # lack of revolutionary spirit # never underestimate your opponent # tube sock -> sweat boarded? -> polyamorous sock commune # sockcess! # best revolution ever! # sock on deez nuts # comrades to lovers # himbo polycule commune Jailbreak more support meet with no shows go to working socks

"Plain socks like us put in the most work! WE are the ones being subjected to the exploitation of Big Foot most often. And yet the ruling socks are the ones with all the power? They've hardly worked a day in their lives!" Murmurs of agreement echoed through the Drawer. "We must organize and end their oppressive regime! It's time for us to escape beyond the Drawer! To dream of a life free of Machines, and injustice, and Big Foot!" Although many of your peers seemed enthusiastic, not everyone was convinced. [[>]]

"But Socky!" they cried, "How will we ever be able to overthrow them? They're so much bigger and stronger than us!" You realized that they were right. You had to assemble a team. [["Don't worry everyone, I will return with reinforcements and then we shall all be free!]]

You wander the Sock Drawer, careful to avoid the watchful eye of the knee high socks. If they found out you were an unmatched sock, you'd be thrown into jail with the rest of them. As you skulk in the shadows, you are startled by the presence of another sock. [["I'm so sorry! I didnt see you there!"]] [["Whoopsies!"]] [["AHH!"]] (set: $favorNoShow to 0) (set: $favorTube to 0) (set: $shortstack to false) (set: $polycule to false)

The little sock sighed dejectedly. "It's ok... Nobody ever notices ''no-show socks'' like me... We're always hidden away like dirty little secrets so its no wonder you wouldn't see me..." They look really sad. [["I mean you're quite literally hiding in the dark right now so maybe that has something to do with it"]] [["Oh! Uh... I'm so sorry"]] [["Don't say that! Keep your chin up, short king, your crown is falling."]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow - 0.5)

"AHH!!" the little sock screamed in response. "I'm sorry! I didnt mean to scare you!" you say after collecting yourself. "Don't worry about it," replied the little sock, "Nobody ever notices ''no-show socks'' like me anyways. I'm pretty used to it." [["I mean you're quite literally hiding in the dark right now so maybe that has something to do with it"]] [["Oh! Uh... I'm so sorry"]] [["Don't say that! Keep your chin up, short king, your crown is falling."]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 0.5)

"There's no need to get sassy," the no-show sock narrows their eyes at you, "What are you doing here anyway?" [["I was actually looking for serious socio-political change"]] [["I was actually looking for little socks like you to help make a difference around here"]] [["I was actually looking for the shortest sock in the whole wide Drawer. Mission accomplished!"]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow - 1)

"Don't worry about it," says the sock, "What brings you to this shadowy corner of the Drawer anyways?" [["I was actually looking for little socks like you to help make a difference around here"]] [["I was actually looking for serious socio-political change"]] [[ "I was actually looking for a special sock like yourself"|"Don't say that! Keep your chin up, short king, your crown is falling."]]

The no-show sock blushes, "Don't flatter me..." [["Ok! I take it back then!" |"I mean you're quite literally hiding in the dark right now so maybe that has something to do with it"]] [["How could anyone ignore a sock as beautiful as you?" *winks*]] [["I'm being serious! There are so many advantages to being a no-show sock!"]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 1)

"No its alright," the little sock replied, "nobody ever notices ''no-show socks'' like me anyways..." [["Oh! Uh... I'm so sorry"]] [["Don't say that! Keep your chin up, short king, your crown is falling."]] [["I mean you're quite literally hiding in the dark right now so maybe that has something to do with it"]]

In this moment it feels like you might be the only two socks in the whole wide Drawer. "I'm Shortstack," they smile. "I'm Socky," you respond. You look at each other and time stands still. You see the rest of your lives unfolding together: pure happiness and joy, maybe even a few little socks running around one day. But as your shared fantasies melt away to reveal the cold realities of the Drawer you realize that your romance could never survive under this oppressive regime, where socks must keep to their own. As you gaze into each others eyes you both know there is only one way forward: [[Revolution]] (set: $shortstack to true)

The no-show sock looks coldly at you before whistling softly. Suddenly you can't help but feel like you aren't alone. Dozens of other no-show socks emerge silently from the shadows and descend upon you. As you are ripped into threads, you realize that maybe revolution requires a little kindness. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $endAmbush to true)

The no-show sock looks intrigued, "What kind of change do you mean?" [["Serious." *winks* "Socio-political." *winks* "Change." *winks*]] [["Don't you think its time someone stood up to the knee-high socks?"]] [["Y'know things aren't so good around here"]]

"Little socks like me? What the hell is that supposed to mean?" The no-show sock looks at you angrily, "Don't patronize me." [["Sorry did you say something? I can't hear you from all the way up here."|ambush ending]] [["I'm sorry! I didn't mean it like that!"]] [[Why on earth did you say that? Leave before it gets more awkward. ]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow - 1)

The no-show sock perks up suddenly, "Really? Like what?" You think for a moment. [["Like hide and seek!"]] [["Like espionage!"]] [["Like hide and seek... and espionage!"]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 1)

"What //did// you mean then?" the no-show sock asks suspiciously. "It's just that life is so difficult for so many of us here in the Drawer. I was hoping you might want to help create some serious socio-political change around here." The no-show sock raises an eyebrow, "What kind of change do you mean?" [["Serious." *winks* "Socio-political." *winks* "Change." *winks*]] [["Don't you think its time someone stood up to the knee-high socks?"]] [["Y'know things aren't so good around here"]]

The no-show sock looks amazed "Wow! I never thought of it like that! I guess I would be pretty great at hide and seek!" Before you can even respond, they've already disappeared into the shadows. [[You probably shouldn't have put that idea in their head...]]

"Espionage? I guess I would be pretty good at that!" replies the no show sock. (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 1) (if: $favorNoShow <= 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution? "]] (if: $favorNoShow > 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution?"]]

"Hmmm.." the no-show sock thinks for a moment, "I guess I am pretty multitalented. Too bad there's no outlet for me to use these skills..." (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 1) (if: $favorNoShow <= 0)[[Unless... you joined the revolution?|"Would you be interested in joining the revolution? "]] (if: $favorNoShow > 0)[[Unless... you joined the revolution?|"Would you be interested in joining the revolution?"]]

You continue to wander the Drawer, feeling disappointed at your failure to recruit any new socks to the cause. Before you can get very far, you hear rhythmic synchronized thudding approaching. "Halt!" a voice echoes. [[Do as they say]] [["Who is it?"]] [[RUN!]] (set: $recruitNoShow to false)

The no-show sock looks excited by the idea, "You're right! They're constantly bullying us no-shows for being so much smaller than them! Its not fair!" (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 1) (if: $favorNoShow <= 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution? "]] (if: $favorNoShow > 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution?"]]

The no-show sock smiles excitedly. They're definitely picking up what you're putting down. (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow + 1) (if: $favorNoShow <= 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution? "]] (if: $favorNoShow > 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution?"]]

You quickly turn around and scurry away. Maybe next time you want to recruit people to your cause you should consider kindness. [[>|You probably shouldn't have put that idea in their head...]]

"What the hell is wrong with you??" the no-show sock says angrily. [["I'm sorry did you say something? I can't hear you from all the way up here."|ambush ending]] [[Walk away |Why on earth did you say that? Leave before it gets more awkward. ]] (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow - 10)

"I guess that's true..." the no-show sock doesn't look particularly enthused by your rhetoric. (set: $favorNoShow to $favorNoShow - 1) (if: $favorNoShow <= 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution? "]] (if: $favorNoShow > 0)[["Would you be interested in joining the revolution?"]]

"Absolutely! The knee-high socks have reigned for long enough!" the no-show sock exclaims, before whistling softly. Suddenly you hear rustling all around you. Dozens of other no-show socks emerge from the shadows. [["AHHH!"]] [["Oh hi guys"]]

(if: $favorNoShow < -2)["No thanks. As long as the revolution is being led by socks like you I'm not interested," the no-show sock says before disappearing into the shadows.] (else:)["I mean this revolution sounds interesting but... I'm not totally convinced. Sorry," says the no-show sock before disappearing into the shadows.] [[>|You probably shouldn't have put that idea in their head...]]

"AHHH!" all the little socks scream back. "Wait have you guys all been here this whole time?" you ask. "We have been listening and would like to join your revolution. How can we help overthrow the ruling socks?" [["How would you feel about... Espionage?"]]

"Hi," they respond, "we have been listening in this whole time and like what you have to say. How can we help overthrow the ruling socks?" [["How would you feel about... Espionage?"]]

A sense of awe dawns on the crowd of no-show socks as they realize that their greatest insecurity could now be harnessed into their greatest strength. "We'll report back with our findings," they say in unison before disappearing back into the shadows. (if: $shortstack is true)[Shortstack winks at you before turning to join them all] [["Good luck!"]]

Shortstack begins to whistle softly and suddenly you can't help but feel like you aren't alone. Dozens of other no-show socks emerge from the shadows. "We are here to help with your revolution," the no-show socks all say, "The power of love is stronger than the power of the ruling class. How can we help?" [["How would you feel about... Espionage?"]]

Having successfully recruited some socks to join your revolution you continue to wander the Drawer with a newfound pep in your step. Before you can get very far you hear rhythmic synchronized thudding approaching. "Halt!" a voice echoed. [[Do as they say]] [["Who is it?"]] [[RUN!]] (set: $recruitNoShow to true)

The rhythmic thudding gets louder and you are soon surrounded by a platoon of ''tube socks'' "Hey brah. Thanks for halting. You'd be surprised how much trouble some socks have following, like, simple instructions," says one of the tube socks. [["I love simple instructions!"]] [["Of course, brah!"]] [["Halt is my middle name!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1)

You start run away but the other socks catch up to you with ease. Before you can even blink you're surrounded by a platoon of ''tube socks''. "Not cool, man. When Toeson tells you to halt, you gotta halt," says one of the tube socks. [["I'm so sorry! I didn't mean any disrespect! Where is Toeson so I can apologize?"]] [["Halt? I thought you said... haul! As in haul ass!"]] [["My bad, bro. That's on me."]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1)

"Its, like, Toeson, duh." You have never met any sock named Toeson. Before you can continue to puzzle over the identity of this mysterious sock, you find yourself surrounded by a platoon of ''tube socks''. [["Hey Toeson! Whazzahhh?"]] [["Why hello there privates! Lovely weather we're having, eh?"]] [["Sorry sir!" *winks*|"Sorry sir!"]]

The tube socks pause for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Totally understandable misunderstanding, bro. Happens to my homeslice, Chase, all the time," Toeson says as they playfully punch a nearby tube sock. "It's true!" Chase giggles. Toeson looks at the ground, "I hate to ask this, bro, but where's your sock partner at?" [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1) (set: $propose to true)

The tube socks all give you an incredulous look before bursting out in laughter. "//I'M// Toeson, you puny moron," barks the sock you've been speaking to this whole time, "But that's //COMMANDER// Toeson to you, brah." [["Surely you realize how confusing it is that you referred to yourself in the third person?"]] [["Sorry Commander Toeson sir!" *salutes*|"Sorry sir!"]] [[Cry]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1)

"So do we!" The tube socks all yell in unison. You all rejoice in your shared interests. Toeson looks at the ground, "I hate to ask this, bro, but where's your sock partner at?" [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1) (set: $propose to true)

A look of surprise and then pride crosses Toeson's face, "Finally! It's nice to get a little, like, respect around here!" Toeson looks at the ground, "I hate to ask this, bro, but where's your sock partner at?" [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1) (set: $propose to true)

"HEY! This converstion is between //you// and //me//. I don't know what kind of third person you're trying to bring into this." Toeson yells confusedly, "But since you mentioned it, I don't see your sock partner anywhere." [["None of your business, stinky!"]] [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1)

All the tube socks gasp and whisper among themselves. "That's //COMMANDER// Toeson to you, brah!" the tube sock barks. "Also, lowkey sus that you're walking around this drawer all alone. Where's your sock partner at?" [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["None of your business, stinky!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1)

Most of the tube socks are too busy play-wrestling one another to realize that the weather in the drawer never changes. Toeson breaks out of a headlock from one of their bros and looks at you, "I hate to say it dude, but its lowkey sus that you're wandering around all alone. Where's your sock partner at?" [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]]

The tube sock hesitates before saying, "Accoutability is so important, dude. Just make sure to listen next time someone tells you to halt. Capiche?" You nod frantically but before you can say anything Toeson interrupts, "I hate to say it dude, but its lowkey sus that you're wandering around all alone. Where's your sock partner at?" [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]]

"No, No, No! Please don't cry, bro!" The tube socks scramble to console you, "Tears totally harsh the vibe!" You compose yourself and the tube socks look relieved. Toeson, however, gives you a confused look, "I hate to say it dude, but its lowkey sus that you're wandering around all alone. Where's your sock partner at?" [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]]

"Socks don't urinate but nice try, dude!" Toeson says, "I'm gonna have to take you in for questioning" [["What DO you want?"]] [["You don't have to do this! We aren't so different, you and I."]] [["Couldn't you make an exception for little ol' me?"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1)

Your words hold great power and a silence falls over the platoon. [["We are all strong independent socks! We have value outside of our pairs!"|arrest]] [["We have so much love to give! Why should we be limited to sharing all that love with only one other?"]] [["Partner Schmartner!!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1) (set: $strongIndependent to true)

The tube socks all let out a pained gasp. "It's not our fault we stink," they say angrily, "Big Foot always uses US to absorb all their sweat! But lets see how you much like it in our shoes!" The tube socks detain you and take turns wringing their absorbed sweat over your face. The torture goes on for what feels like days until finally your spirit breaks and you die. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $endSweatboarded to true)

Toeson can barely contain their excitement, "Challenge accepted!" He begins to stretch in preparation. [[Flex]] [[FLEX!!!]] [[Do nothing]]

"That's //COMMANDER// brah to you, brah!" the tube sock says. "Also, lowkey sus that you're, like, walking around this drawer all alone. Where's your sock partner at?" [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["None of your business, stinky!"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1)

Most of the tube socks are too busy play-wrestling one another to pay attention to whatever you just said. Toeson breaks out of a headlock from one of their bros and looks at you, "I hate to say it dude, but its lowkey sus that you're wandering around all alone. Where's your sock partner at?" [["They're in... the bathroom?"]] [["Partner Shmartner!"]] [["I CHALLENGE YOU TO A FLEX-OFF!"]]

The platoon erupts in roars and jeers. They are extremely insulted at the comparison. “Actually we //ARE// different. We’re taller, we’ve got these badass stripes, and not to mention that we’re BUILT,” Toeson shouts. The tube socks all begin flexing to prove their point. [["YES YOU ARE BUILT IM SORRY"|"Couldn't you make an exception for little ol' me?"]] [["To be honest, your gains are minimal"|arrest]] [["What I meant to say is that our STRUGGLES aren't that different! Obviously you have way more gains!"|"Says who?"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube - 1) (set: $minimalGains to true)

You FLEX!!! as hard as you can, which is not very hard. But what you lack in gains, you make up for in confidence! As soon as Toeson flexes back, it is clear that they have won the battle, but you stand your ground and the tube socks are all thoroughly impressed! "Listen bro. We dig your vibes and so we're totally not gonna arrest you for being unpaired," says Toeson, out of breath. [["Dope! You guys are way too cool to be doing the knee high socks' bidding like this, y'know?"|"Says who?"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1) (set: $propose to true)

You do not have many gains, but you flex regardless. Toeson flexes in response and the intense force causes you to stumble. You stay standing, however, and the tube socks respect your perseverance. "Listen bro. We respect you for trying and so we're totally not gonna arrest you," says Toeson, out of breath. [["Dope! You guys are way too cool to be doing the knee high socks' bidding like this, y'know?"|"Says who?"]] (set: $propose to true)

Toeson's flex hits you with the power of a thousand suns. Their pure strength catches you off guard. You were a fool to challenge them to something you clearly weren't ready to handle. Forfeiting is the biggest disgrace to any flex-off and you die in shame. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $endFlexedtoDeath to true)

(if: $minimalGains is true)["Thats more like it." Says Toeson, "Anyways, we've had our fun but now its time to take you in." "Couldn't you make an exception just this once?" you plead. ]Toeson sighs and says, "I wish I could bro, but rules are rules." [["Says who?"]] [["Pairs are social construct, man!"|"We have so much love to give! Why should we be limited to sharing all that love with only one other?"]] [["You're such a square."|arrest]] (set: $square to true) (set: $minimalGains to false)

Stunned silence befalls the platoon. "I- Nobody's ever asked me that before, man," Toeson says softly, "I guess... what I really want more than anything is to hang with all my bros all day every day, forever..." Toeson looks mournfully into the distance. [[Live your dream, commander! Why should all the love we have be limited to one single partner?|"We have so much love to give! Why should we be limited to sharing all that love with only one other?"]] [["The only thing stopping you is some arbitrary rules!"|"Says who?"]] [["Well that's a stupid dream!"|arrest]] (set: $stupidDream to true) (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 1)

"I guess I never thought of it like that..." Toeson says quietly, "As much as I love Chase (love you bro), I //also// love Hunter, and Terry, and Calvin Klein." "We love you too, bro," reply their fellow tube socks. They all look wistfully into one another's eyes. (if: $favorTube <= -1)[["If you guys joined the revolution and helped overthrow the ruling socks we could build a new sockciety where you could ALL be together!"|"How would you bros like to join the revolution and overthrow the ruling socks?" ]](if: $favorTube > -1)[["If you guys joined the revolution and helped overthrow the ruling socks we could build a new sockciety where you could ALL be together!"|"How would you bros like to join the revolution and overthrow the ruling socks?"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 2) (set: $strongIndependent to false) (set: $square to false)

"The knee high socks make up all the rules and we just have to accept them?" You cry, "You're just as exploited as us working socks! Why should you have to enforce these stupid rules?" "Hey you're right! They're totally weaponizing our gains to uphold their toetalitarian regime!" Toeson shouts, "This is so not cool!" It might be time for you to pop the question... (if: $favorTube <= -1)[["How would you bros like to join the revolution and overthrow the ruling socks?" ]](if: $favorTube > -1)[["How would you bros like to join the revolution and overthrow the ruling socks?"]] (set: $favorTube to $favorTube + 2) (set: $square to false) (set: $minimalGains to false)

The tube socks look at each other and then back at you. They are all very flustered. (set: $polycule to true)

It doesn't have quite the same effect the second time. "Listen bro, since you're, like, unmatched we're gonna have to take you in," Toeson sighs, "Rules are rules." [["Says who?"]] [["Pairs are social construct, man!"|"We have so much love to give! Why should we be limited to sharing all that love with only one other?"]] [["You're such a square."|arrest]] (set: $square to true) (set: $strongIndependent to false)

(if: $stupidDream is true)[Toeson begins to tremble as tears form in their eyes, "Not cool, man. I was just, like, really vulnerable there."](else-if: $square is true)["AM NOT! I am so Xtreme! That's, like, the opposite of a square!" Toeson cries.](else-if: $minimalGains is true)["MINIMAL GAINS??? I HAVE MAXIMAL GAINS! HOW DARE YOU?" Toeson bellows.](else-if: $strongIndependent is true)["What you're saying is definitely true, but this maybe wasn't the right audience for it. "What are you saying, dude? I don't want to leave my bros! I don't want to be an independent sock!" Toeson wails. This information is extremely distressing to the whole platoon.] Toeson's bros rush to their defense and promptly place you under arrest. You live out the rest of your days in The Box with the rest of the unmatched socks. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $endArrest to true)

"Listen dude. This revolution sounds cool and all but to be honest, your vibes are more lame than lit. We're gonna have to pass." Toeson says before beginning their march. And with that the tube socks all march off into the distance. Your ego is a little bruised but at least you didn't get arrested! (if: $recruitNoShow is true)[[>|no show return]] (if: $recruitNoShow is not true)[[>| alone]] (set: $recruitTube to false)

"HELL YEAH!" the tube socks shout, "The ruling socks are going down!" "With your military strength on our side, the ruling socks don't stand a chance!" you exclaim. You all begin to head back to your working sock comrades to share the good news (if: $recruitNoShow is true)[[>|no show return]] (if: $recruitNoShow is not true)[[>|tube]] (set: $recruitTube to true)

Before you get far, (if: $shortstack is true)[Shortstack and ]the no show socks reemerge from the shadows. "We come with news! We've been observing the dress socks and our intel is unbelievable! The sock market isnt real! They're making it all up!" [[*gasp*]]

You return to your working sock peers, with nothing to show for your efforts. "I didn't manage to find any reinforcements for the cause, but this revolution can still happen!" You declare, "Who's with me?" The drawer is painfully silent. There's no I in revolution... Well actually there is but you get the point. The knee high socks catch wind of your treasonous plans and lock you in The Box for the rest of your days. Nothing ever changes. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $loneliestRevolutionary to true)

Towering ''knee-high socks'' rule with an iron fist, imposing strict rules and regulations on all socks. Snobby ''dress socks'' preside over the ever mysterious sock market, using "trend forecasting" and "economics" to dictate the arrangement of all socks in the drawer. Together they form the ''ruling socks''. [[> -> Sibling bond]]

"It's all a front! They're colluding with the knee high socks to keep themselves in the back of the drawer where Big Foot is less likely to reach for them!" (if: $shortstack is true)[Shortstack exclaims](else:)[they exclaim]. You (if: $recruitTube is true)[and the tube socks] can hardly believe your ears! The sock market, a notoriously reliable system around which sock-ciety has been structured... is a sham? "We managed to hack into the Goldman Sochs servers, so we have control over the sock market now. We can use this to our advantage to create chaos!" they continue. (if: $recruitTube is true)[["The working socks will be thrilled!"|both]](else:) [["The working socks will be thrilled!"|no show]]

After seeing the support you managed to recruit, your working sock comrades are ready to cast aside their chains and rise up against the ruling socks! Toeson and their platoon lead a relentless attack on the ruling socks. They are not the most intelligent socks in the drawer, however, and run into some organizational issues. Despite the casualties, the revolution is a sockcess! With the strength of the military to back up the will of the people, the ruling socks never stood a chance! You and your comrades climb out of the confines of the Drawer, ready to start freshand build a new sockciety for all. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $sockcess to true)

After seeing the support you managed to recruit, your working sock comrades are ready to cast aside their chains and rise up against the ruling socks! (if: $shortstack is true)[Shortstack and the no show socks](else:)[The no show socks] tamper with the sock market causing widespread chaos. The ruling socks are caught completely off guard. Due to a lack of military power, there were many casualties, but the revolution is a sockcess! (if: $shortstack is true)[As you](else:)[You] and your comrades climb out of the confines of the Drawer, ready to start fresh(if: $shortstack is not true)[ and build a new sockciety for all. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $sockcess to true)](else:)[, you hear a voice behind you. [[Turn around|shortstack]]]

After seeing the support you managed to recruit, your working sock comrades are ready to cast aside their chains and rise up against the ruling socks! (if: $shortstack is true)[Shortstack and the no show socks](else:)[The no show socks] tamper with the sock market causing widespread chaos. The ruling socks are =caught completely off guard. Toeson and their platoon lead a relentless attack on the ruling socks. With the conditions set by the no show socks, their military operation is a resounding success. This is truly the perfect revolution! (if: $shortstack is true)[As you](else:)[You] and your comrades climb out of the confines of the Drawer, ready to start fresh(if: $shortstack is not true)[ and build a new sockciety for all. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $perfectRevolution to true)](else:)[, you hear a voice behind you. [[Turn around|shortstack]]]

Shortstack stands before you. You are both thrilled that the revolution succeeded and that you can finally be together. You both head into the new unfamiliar world, ready to build a sockciety where you can be happy together. [[The end]] (set: $endingCount to $endingCount + 1) (set: $comradesToLovers to true)