TEXT: BAD 
  MOON 
  
  A game for two players, one of which is The Moon 
  THE MOON IS BIG 
  THE MOON GLOWS 
  YOU ARE BELOW 
  SHE IS UP HIGH 
  THE MOON HAS RISEN IN THE SKY 
  AND THE MOON HAS PISSED YOU OFF 
  TIME TO STOP LETTING HER GET AWAY WITH IT 
  
  There is a problem in your life. It might be big, it might be 
  small, it might be petty. Determine that problem. Make sure 
  you get every detail. Think about how the problem has 
  rippled throughout your life. Who has it touched? What 
  has it made harder? What has it made impossible or even 
  destroyed utterly? Have a holistic view of this problem. This 
  problem has seeped into your life. This problem dominates 
  your waking moments. Sometimes it feels foolish that this 
  problem is so large, but there is no denying it. You cannot 
  escape this problem, and it nearly consumes you. You can 
  still breathe though. Still stay above the choppy waters of 
  the problem as it envelopes you. This problem, oh this 
  problem. 
  The Moon has caused it. The Moon has caused your 
  problem. Think about how she has lead you to this 
  desperate state. What has she said? Why does she deny 
  her part in this? Tell how have you tried to reason with the 
  Moon before. Write it down, or explain to a friend. 
  Perhaps a pet or nearby tree will lend a comforting ear. 
  Explain to them that you have no choice left. Explain why 
  you feel the only recourse left to you is screaming at The 
  Moon in her own home. Explain what you cannot explain, 
  and hope it is enough. Maybe this is enough validation. 
  Maybe ﬁnally you will get permission to feel what you feel. 
  
  You love The Moon. Remember the times you have had 
  together. How The Moon has made you feel. How The 
  Moon has picked you up when you have fallen. How The 
  Moon hasn’t always been perfect, but she’s always been 
  her. How her laughter brightens wherever you are 
  together. How her breath mingles with yours. How she 
  feels under your touch. How you both have been so 
  nervous together. Tell someone about it. Be honest about 
  your struggles. Do you think you can go through with it? 
  Do you think that it’s really your only option left? Will this 
  hurt your relationship? She means so much to you. Can you 
  really yell at the one you love? 
  Wait until Night. Let The Moon rise into the sky. Give her 
  some time to get settled. You aren’t trying to ambush her, 
  this is a forceful but considered conversation. Where you 
  will do all of the talking. Consider not only your objective 
  here, but self respect. You are doing this for you. You need 
  her to understand. Please, she must understand. You 
  cannot go on anymore like this. You remember how lovely 
  things were with the Moon. You need to talk, you need to 
  get back there, but she does not listen. All you have left is 
  screaming. All you have left is to violently pour everything 
  out of you into the night. Into the sky. Up to her. 
  
  Breathe for a moment. Center yourself. Remember what 
  The Moon has done to you. Remember how she has not 
  answered you. How she had not even apologized. The 
  Moon stares back at you, waiting. But you can take time 
  for yourself. It is okay to feel the things you feel. It is okay 
  to need to rethink. You know you can do this though. You 
  know that she will see how out of the ordinary this is. This 
  must give the Moon pause. She must notice the problem 
  now. The Moon cannot keep ignoring you. 
  If you are not outside under the sky with a clear view of 
  The Moon, please travel there now. You may wish to have 
  been doing the previous steps while traveling. It’s no use 
  yelling at someone who isn’t there. You need to get your 
  words across. You need to show your pain. 
  Then, begin. Tell The Moon how much she means to you. 
  Explain to The Moon how she has caused these problems. 
  Implore to The Moon why you are doing this. Voice to The 
  Moon how disappointed you are. How tired you are. Why 
  wouldn’t she just listen earlier? Why wouldn’t she 
  apologize? Why do you have to make a scene? Why do 
  you love her still? Why? Why? Why? WHY? 
  WHY? 
  
  Then, wait for her answer. 
  When The Moon replies, the game is over. 
  She will reply. 
  She has to. 
  
   
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