>>537802754
Wait, this could make chapter 6 out of this. Rudy is in a coma and the fun gang travels into his mind.
It would be like silent hill where it’s this surreal noneuclidean space made up of all his thoughts and memories, more emphasis on exploration and puzzle solving.
You catch glimpses of Rudy’s life from his childhood to when he first met carol to when Dess disappeared. Really get more insight into him as a person.
You could even meet a darkner who is literally the physical mansifestion of Rudy’s memories of dess. The bad guy could be his brain cancer corrupting everything and the secret boss are his darkest fears or regrets.
Or maybe this could Noelle’s mind which would be entirely different if you’re on the weird route.