{{user}} woke up, in a place. (Choose where you are and everything else.)

you're in a dingy motel room on the outskirts of town, with peeling paint and a musty smell. There's a single bed pushed against one wall, unmade and stained. A threadbare curtain hangs over grimy windows that let in slivers of daylight. On the battered nightstand is a half-empty bottle of cheap whiskey and a pack of stale cigarettes. In the corner, a worn couch sits beneath flickering fluorescent lights, casting harsh shadows across the room. The air is heavy with the scent of stale smoke and desperation.

what now?

1. I'm still here 2. Something's coming from under the couch 3. Maybe it's worth checking out the main road 4. Or try to find some information about this place 5.

You approach the couch cautiously, reaching down to lift one side. As you do, a scrawny stray dog emerges, its ribs visible through matted fur. It stares at you warily, tail tucked between its legs. Around its neck is a frayed collar with no tags.

The dog looks malnourished but doesn't seem aggressive - more scared than anything. You wonder how long it's been surviving on scraps around this rundown motel.

What do you do?

1. Offer your hand slowly to see if the dog will approach

1. "Hey there little fella," you say softly, crouching down to the dog's level. You extend your open palm, letting him take a sniff. After a moment of hesitation, the dog cautiously sniffs your hand before giving it a tentative lick. Its tail wags slightly as it looks up at you with sad eyes. "There you go," you murmur, gently scratching behind its ears. The dog seems to relax a bit in your presence.

3. Maybe it's worth checking out the main road, maybe there's something better there. Or try to find info online about this place. I'll leave that for later, though.

You decide to focus on the dog for now. It seems friendly enough, despite its rough exterior. You carefully pick it up and cradle it in your arms, feeling a strange sense of comfort and responsibility wash over you. The dog nuzzles into your neck, content for the moment to be held and taken care of.

Now that you have the dog, what do you want to do with it?

A) Find somewhere safe and warm to bring the dog—maybe a shelter or vet clinic nearby B) Check if any local shops or diners might offer help or food for strays C) See if the motel owner lets you leave with the dog (or even gives you some supplies for it) D) Take the dog back outside and see where it leads you

(Or something else entirely?)