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Sleepy Garden

2026-03-08T23:12:19Z

Roadblocks:

{{Level2
|image=File:Garden.png
|prequote=(The bird seems stressed. It's molting feathers.)
|levelno=3-1
|bpm=158
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
}}
|preclear=[Some sort of bird has been spotted in the halls. Some other patients have been following it, so keep an eye on them.]
|postclear=[Did you really just treat the bird's heart problems with music, too? You're full of surprises.]
|postquote=(The bird is happy and healthy. Its feathers look so pristine!)
|sdesc=you're a beautiful hydrangea
|amiss=8
|adesc=you're a stoic bonsai tree
|bmiss=16
|bdesc=you're a humble houseplant
|cmiss=24
|cdesc=you're just moss on a tree stump
|dmiss=32
|ddesc=you're dead grass
|fdesc=you're all dried up
|act=Act 3
|levelprevno=2-X
|levelprev=All The Times
|levelnextno=3-2
|levelnext=Classy
|counterpartno=3-1N
|counterpart=Lounge
|act2 = Bit & Bops Crossover
|levelnextno2 = X-MAT
|levelnext2 = Meet and Tweet
}}
'''Sleepy Garden''' (3-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[Lounge]].

It introduces the [[Cockatiel]] character and its associated heartbeat pattern. It is the first time the player has to juggle multiple rows of different heartbeats.

[https://soundcloud.com/aethoro/sleepy-garden The track] was created by [https://soundcloud.com/aethoro Aethoro].

== Synopsis ==
In a cutscene after [[All The Times]], Paige and Ian meet up with the player to check over their upcoming duties. Edega walks in to inform them that no new staff will be hired, leaving their vacant positions permanently empty. Instead, he explains, Paige will give care to individual patients, Ian will work on the ''Rhythm Doctor'' program, and the player will continue to use the program to treat patients, the three of them working together as a skeleton crew to run the hospital. Ian apologizes to Paige as he has to return home and check on his mother, while Paige looks over her duties. Then, a loose cockatiel catches Paige's attention, as the player learns to juggle multiple patients' heartbeats at once. Paige leaves the player to check on Mr. Stevenson after Edega returns to remind her to do so. The player treats Logan, Hailey, and the Cockatiel all at once in the plant room. In the middle of the level, Logan and Hailey dance together. After the level, Paige notices that Logan's heartbeat is once again irregular. It is implied that him spending time with Hailey was what caused the irregularity. Then, Paige notices that a new patient has been admitted, and the player moves on to treat them.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We've checked in on Logan, Hailey, Cole, Nicole, and the two guys with the swords.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's a few more patients for you to meet, and then we can see if the Rhythm Doctor treatments are enough to get them home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|T-thankfully this new method is helping speed things along.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|O-oh! Dr Edega is coming!
|-
|}
''[Edega enters]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...please, don't let me interrupt your important meeting. Go on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We...were done. We're just moving on. We haven't checked on Mr. Stevenson yet.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It seems to take you two a while to walk down a hallway, these days.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Regardless. I'm only making my way over here to update you on our staffing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|As you're both aware, we've had several staff members quit in the past few months.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It's a trend I first noticed when I became head surgeon. Brilliant, passionate colleagues of mine suddenly leaving with no warning.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It took me by surprise. They give up on a life of saving others, and they don't even have the heart to tell me why?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|A shame how some people buckle under the lightest of pressure. Abandoning us.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|We had planned to have those positions from the recent departures filled back in by now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Plans have changed.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|To save budget and time, we're leaving those positions vacant. Permanently.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|What?! A hospital of this size can't be run by-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|We'll be pivoting to this "Rhythm Doctor" program to make up for the reduced staff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You've proven how effective this new method is. A skeleton crew should be sufficient to carry it out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Dr Paige, you'll be in charge of giving every patient their individualised attention and check-ups.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian, you'll be in charge of facilitating this intern, and any new ones you can find, in these rhythm-based operations.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|And, as you promised, making sure there are no more bugs in the program.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Understood?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Our hospital always needs to keep up with the changing times.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I trust that you'll all keep up, too.
|-
|}
''[Edega exits]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Sorry, Ada...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's fine. I can handle it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|W-well...my shift is over. I'm going to head home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've still got some work to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I'll be watching over my mother while I'm home, but hopefully I can make time to fix bugs.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good luck. Both of you. I'll get back as soon as I can, I promise.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Thanks, Ian. I appreciate it. Try to enjoy the break.
|-
|}
''[Ian exits]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Well. That leaves just us.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's see...I need to check back in with Logan and Hailey, I need to keep tabs on Cole and Nicole's addiction rehab, I need to check in on Mr. Stevenson-
|}
''[Camera pans to Cockatiel]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|}
''[Cockatiel exits]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh no...did someone bring a pet in here, or something?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sorry, I don't have time for this. Can you follow that trail of feathers and figure out where it's coming from?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I have some other things I need to handle. Especially with Dr Edega always keeping his eye on me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You're a lifesaver. I'll circle back with you afterward.
|}
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You found it! Thank goodness.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Is that a, uh, cockatiel? In the hospital?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I feel like I should be...surprised?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Instead, I just feel nothing. Moving on!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh! The bird's pulse is showing up on the ECG! Okay...sure!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(I swear, Ian always misses out on the weird stuff.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's coming in pretty faint...the monitor's not picking up the sound of every beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You'll need to keep count in your head.
|}
::''If any beat is missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I just thought of something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|If you're having trouble counting up to seven with all the skipped beats...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...maybe try counting "One, Two, Three, Four" instead!
|}
::::''Once the player passes'':
::::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Poor little thing. Nobody here has vet training.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I guess we'll try our best!
|}
::''If all the beats are hit'':
::{|
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Poor little thing. Nobody here has vet training.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Well, it doesn't matter. Luckily we have you, right intern?
|}
''[Hugh enters]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's Hugh! How long have you been, uh...sitting there?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Y'know, without Ian here, you might need to start treating multiple patients at once.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We're pretty understaffed.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wish I could help you with the rhythm treatments, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...we're probably better off if I stick to my usual responsibilities.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|As you've probably seen, when you're treating multiple patients at once, their heartbeats might be off-sync from each other.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Listen closely for when each patient's beat starts.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's try treating Hugh and the Cockatiel together. I know it will be tricky, but I believe in you!
|}
::''If 8 or more beats are missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Listen closely. Try to keep track of the different sounds.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|From now on, we will often deal with multiple patients. It will be tough, but practice makes perfect!
|}
::''If less than 8 beats are missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good job!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|From now on, we will deal with multiple patients. Keep an ear out for each patient's distinct heartbeat sound!
|}
::''If all the beats are hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Amazing! You didn't miss a single beat!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wonder how many patients you can handle at once...
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You assured me a few minutes ago you'd check on Mr. Stevenson.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|And yet, it's interesting: when I passed his room just now, I could hear him asking-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You're right, you're right. Sorry. I've gotta go, intern! You help out the bird!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|See you later!
|}
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|...oh! Hey Hailey, come quick, I found it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|What are you doing here, lil' guy?
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, I'm back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I noticed something strange. Logan's heart is showing strain and irregularity again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|It's like we're back to square one. I thought he would be ready for discharge by now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Did something happen between Logan and Hailey while I was gone?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Anything that explains why his heart is pounding?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|...right, you can't say anything. Can't talk through the screen. Nevermind.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I need you to check back in on Logan again, to stabilise his heartbeat. That Samurai guy too, he needs a check-up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|While you do that, I was going to help treat our elderly patient Mr. Stevenson, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...now it looks like a new patient was just admitted. Let's see how we can help him.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Those kids keep dancing around the plant room.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|If they bump into a pot and break it, who do you think has to clean it up?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|And now on top of that, there's a loose bird flying around?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I don't get paid enough for this...
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
*Upon release, this level had no tutorial. According to the developers, players were struggling with a lack of tutorial for a level that introduces multiple rows of heartbeats, so a tutorial was added in patch 0.11.5.

== Trivia ==
*This is the first #-1 level to have an S rank achievement story-wise

{{LevelNavBox}}

Blurred

2026-03-08T23:09:33Z

Roadblocks:

{{Level2
|image=File:Blurred.png
|prequote= This room is a mess...but it's comfy.
|postquote= Gabe kept this room exactly how we decorated it, huh?
|levelno=7-1
|bpm=?
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
''Unmentioned (Memory, self-treated):''
* [[Edega]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Paige]] (unless if she was fired)
* [[Ian]] (only if Paige was fired)
}}
|preclear= Patient's condition has shown no improvement so far. New procedures should be utilized.
|postclear= Patient has relevant medical experience, and should be consulted on the specifics of his care.
|sdesc=perfect, just like the old days
|amiss=7
|adesc=great work, just like the old days
|bmiss=13
|bdesc=tough work, just like the old days
|cmiss=20
|cdesc=stress-inducing, just like the old days
|dmiss=28
|ddesc=disastrous, just like the old days
|fdesc=traumatic, just like the old days
|act=Act 7
|levelprevno=6-X
|levelprev= Boss Fight
|levelnextno=2-XN
|levelnext= Bitter Times
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}

'''Blurred''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is also the first and only non-boss level of Act 7.

This level introduces [[Holdshots]] and ECG Shortening (only the former is tutorialized), and expands both [[Mark]] and [[Edega|Edega's]] story, by revealing they worked together.

The track is made by SKARBA, originally as a personal project.

==Synopsis==
TBA

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good morning!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, it took a few weeks, but I finally finished something I was working on for a while!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I've expanded the rhythm internship program!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Since we're, uh...more understaffed than ever...I figured this could help the hospital out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've started reaching out for more interns who can work remotely.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Rhythm Nurses...Rhythm Counselors...even Rhythm Security Guards!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So long as someone has a computer and an internet connection, they can take a job here. Just like you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I know it's not ideal, but...ever since Ada left...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|The few of us left here got saddled with a bunch of new responsibilities, running up and down the halls.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|And it doesn't seem like the hospital is going to start hiring again any time soon...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...so this was the best solution I could come up with!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've been working on the defibrillator to figure out why we haven't made any progress with Mark yet.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And when I'm not doing that, Edega keeps pushing me to make progress on his "Miracle Defibrillator" machine, whatever that's supposed to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I'm exhausted. On top of all that, even at home I've been staying up all night working on something that will-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Whatever, I'm just rambling now! You know how busy it is here. It's time to try out the new treatment on Mark!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|Let's go check on him in the Medical Records Room before I pass out or something.
|-
|}
''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good morning!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We've been able to keep Mark stable and comfortable for a while, but still no progress on his condition.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Today might be different, though! Ian said something about a new feature for the defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hopefully this new one will be more effective. Your last treatment didn't seem to solve anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Anyway, what have you been up to?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Whoops. My reflex to try to make small-talk is unstoppable, apparently.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'll just talk about myself, then.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|I saw a movie the other night!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's been forever since I've managed to find time to do anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wanted to go with a friend, but our schedules never line up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So I went alone, but... what are the chances, I saw Logan and Hailey there!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|It was cute. Must have been their first date!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Bizzare movie choice, though. It was one of those prestiege horror flicks, with all the award buzz.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I had to keep my eyes closed half the time. Hopefully they had more fun!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Anyway, let's go help Mark, shall we?
|-
|}
|-|Tutorial=

{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=eplaining}}
|Hi! Before we start, I gotta introduce you to the new defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Check it out, the Rhythm Defibrillator version 0.8.4!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Okay, so...yeah, it basically looks the same.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But feel it!!! I swapped them all out to have authentic Japanese arcade buttons!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|They have a new glossy exterior, one millimeter of pushback travel, and are durable for up to five million lifetime presses!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|And, uh...it's also fitted with a new treatment that will save Mr. Booker's life. That too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The old defibrillator seemed like it was ineffective at treating his symptoms. It was strange.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So I came up with this new treatment.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There's still a lot of research I need to do about how rhythm treatment works, how it can be most effective...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...but Edega keeps getting me sidetracked with all his demands.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He keeps pushing me to make it into this perfect "Miracle Defibrillator." It's not very realistic.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He thinks we're going to be able to "rebuild cells from scratch" or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Speaking of which, you'd think he'd be here to check out the improvements, but I haven't seen him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...it's probably for the best.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh! I, uh...forgot you were here. Mark, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It just means the accommodation I asked for is being honored. At least he can do that right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Besides, I, uh, prefer the quiet. It's giving me a chance to catch up on my backlog.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Speaking of which...listen, intern. I've been reading up on this "rhythm treatment" stuff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|The principles of it are interesting. I think I have an idea of how you can apply it to my condition.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Let's test it out on myself again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Uhh...usually we've got a guy for that, he's like this farmer who-
|-
|}
::''Single-Player'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'll be getting it in high doses in a minute, I might as well know what I'm getting into.
|-
|}
::''Two-Player'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh, there he is!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|This is the guy you test things on? What's he being treated for?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Everything, to be honest.
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Now, according to the documentation, you'll see my pulse slide across the screen just like when you've performed "Supraventricular Tachycardia Beats."
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Where did he...wait, that's just my notebook!)
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|As with any other "SVT Beat", you'll hear a pulse and defibrillate on the second beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Except...when you hear this special cue...
|-
|
|Zoop!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...you'll hold the beat instead of pressing, up until when the next 'Get' cue would be.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|So, to be clear...you're holding the beats, not tapping them. Got it?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It says "If the intern doesn't remember, tell them it's like that time with the buff guy on the old-timey train." That mean anything to you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Now, as much as I'd love to flip through this cover-to-cover...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey!!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...let's practice.
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That's your cue! Hold the next beat!
|} 
::''Any held beats missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think we should try that again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When you hear the cue, remember to hold down the next beat!
|-
|}
::::''Any held beats missed again:''
::::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hmm...we'll try again. It's tough, but you'll get it.
|-
|}
::''Both held beats hit eventually:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Excellent! Looks like you've got it!
|-
|}
::''Both held beats hit on first try:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Wow. It's like you were born for this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Let's try some faster beats, then.
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|There's a note in here with like a hundred circles around it, it says "DON'T PANIC, JUST FOLLOW THE RHYTHM OF GET AND SET."
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|But you probably knew that already.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Good luck!
|} 
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|That... could have gone better.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Another time, then!
|-
|}
::''Most beats hit:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well done!
|}
::''All beats hit on first try:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|You're way too good at this...
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That should be everything you need to know.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, you forgot what I wrote in the corner!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...the doodle of your MMO character?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Th-The other thing!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Oh right!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|While you're holding a held beat, any beats from other patients nearby will be automatically caught!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|So if you see a beat that will overlap with it, just keep holding!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Let's try it!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Great work, intern! You must be getting paid the big bucks.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well, that was fun. Here's your notebook back, by the way.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Thanks. Well...I guess that handles the tutorial?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hey, am I allowed to read to keep my mind off things while receiving the treatment? I've got a book club meeting coming up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Reading would be the most normal thing any patient has done while we've defibrillated.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright, good luck!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
(If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X, Ian will replace Paige, indicated by their lines being in the same position.)
''Intro''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It's weird being back here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|No matter how much I keep my hands and my mind busy, that weird sterile smell...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|...it instantly takes me back to when I worked here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|W-wait, what?
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Wait, what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think an attack is coming. Stay focused!
|}
''Intermission''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Did you say you used to work here?
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yes. Straight out of school.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think I was around your age.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Gabe and I graduated together. We did our rotations together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I considered him a friend.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(I've never even considered Edega having friends. Wow.)
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(I guess even Edega had friends, huh?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Doing rotations while studying for exams...it was exhausting, but fun.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I followed Gabe into specialising in cardiology. Just to continue working with him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Eventually, I couldn't keep up anymore.
|-
|}
Outro
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|He expected more and more from me...until he pushed me past my breaking point.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I felt hollow, like I couldn't muster the energy to help him. Or help anyone, really.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When I told him I was quitting medicine altogether...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...it was like he pretended I never existed.
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hm. Seems like it's stabilised for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Your new treatment idea must have worked. Thanks.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|N-no problem...
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Glad we could help!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But wait, you're saying the reason you asked for that accommodation...
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...is because you used to be friends?
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yeah. It's better if...I don't hear his voice.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I burnt out. Harder than I thought I could ever burn out on anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It wasn't just that I didn't want to be a doctor. I didn't want to do anything anymore. I felt lost.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|There were days where I fell asleep and wished I would never wake up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That was when the chronic condition set in. And when Gabe stopped talking to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|After long enough, I was fine with it. I didn't want to run into him either.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When I was a little kid, I used to bury my nose in books when I wanted to shut the world out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I guess old habits don't change.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|If I collect more and more books, then there's always something new to read. Something new to distract me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I tried to forget my old career and ignore what it did to my body for as long as I could.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Believe me, I wouldn't step foot back in this place unless my life was literally on the line.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'm in your care now. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you figure something out.
|}

''If Paige was fired:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright! New defibrillator is working just fine. Things are finally getting under control.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|What's next? Let me check if the Rhythm Nurse intern added anything to my calendar...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...wait...oh no. I completely forgot about the rehab meetings.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Ada was doing daily meetings to check in on Cole and Nicole on their recoveries...I, uh, haven't done a single one since she left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whoops.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Aghhh...t-this is gonna be so awkward, but I guess I should run by their rooms and see-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian. I asked for a progress report on the Miracle Defibrillator. Come with me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|...y-yes sir. I'll be there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Intern, can you go check on how Cole and Nicole have been doing?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(I feel like I haven't heard from them in forever so, uh...they might not be doing great.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Good luck! I owe you for this!)
|}

''If Paige wasn't fired:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, at least we were able to help a bit for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I'm concerned about how his condition has been progressing. He looks weaker every day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But...no time for that! We need to move on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, intern, can you help me check on Cole and Nicole?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Last time I saw them for one of their rehab meetings, the mood was...tense.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wonder what happened.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's go make sure they're okay.
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Imagine my surprise when the new patient wallowing in the dusty old Records Room was Mark Booker!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I remember him! The kind of guy that would really light this place up with his smile.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That time between Mark quitting and Ada joining... those were The Dark Ages for sure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I was just talking to him this morning and he remembered me too!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|We used to trade books back and forth. He'd make me read some fancy-pants classic literature and I'd make him read some sports history.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I can't remember a single word of Pilgrim's Progress or Don Quixote, but I'll never forget how excited he was to give them to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I wish we could've re-united under happier circumstances, he seems like he's in rough shape. You better fix him up!
|-
|</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*If you have a S- rank or higher at the part where [[Edega]] pretended [[Mark]] never existed, he will look away from [[Edega]] and leave.
**Else, [[Mark]] will dissapear.
***This could mean that the S-rank cutscene is [[Mark]]'s perspective, while any other rank's cutscene is [[Edega]]'s mind.
*This is the last non-boss level story-wise
== References ==
<references/>
{{LevelNavBox}}

Blurred

2026-03-08T23:08:31Z

Roadblocks:

{{Level2
|image=File:Blurred.png
|prequote= This room is a mess...but it's comfy.
|postquote= Gabe kept this room exactly how we decorated it, huh?
|levelno=7-1
|bpm=?
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
''Unmentioned (Memory, self-treated):''
* [[Edega]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Paige]] (unless if she was fired)
* [[Ian]] (only if Paige was fired)
}}
|preclear= Patient's condition has shown no improvement so far. New procedures should be utilized.
|postclear= Patient has relevant medical experience, and should be consulted on the specifics of his care.
|sdesc=perfect, just like the old days
|amiss=7
|adesc=great work, just like the old days
|bmiss=13
|bdesc=tough work, just like the old days
|cmiss=20
|cdesc=stress-inducing, just like the old days
|dmiss=28
|ddesc=disastrous, just like the old days
|fdesc=traumatic, just like the old days
|act=Act 7
|levelprevno=6-X
|levelprev= Boss Fight
|levelnextno=2-XN
|levelnext= Bitter Times
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}

'''Blurred''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is also the first and only non-boss level of Act 7.

This level introduces [[Holdshots]] and ECG Shortening (only the former is tutorialized), and expands both [[Mark]] and [[Edega|Edega's]] story, by revealing they worked together.

The track is made by SKARBA, originally as a personal project.

==Synopsis==
TBA

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good morning!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, it took a few weeks, but I finally finished something I was working on for a while!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I've expanded the rhythm internship program!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Since we're, uh...more understaffed than ever...I figured this could help the hospital out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've started reaching out for more interns who can work remotely.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Rhythm Nurses...Rhythm Counselors...even Rhythm Security Guards!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So long as someone has a computer and an internet connection, they can take a job here. Just like you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I know it's not ideal, but...ever since Ada left...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|The few of us left here got saddled with a bunch of new responsibilities, running up and down the halls.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|And it doesn't seem like the hospital is going to start hiring again any time soon...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...so this was the best solution I could come up with!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've been working on the defibrillator to figure out why we haven't made any progress with Mark yet.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And when I'm not doing that, Edega keeps pushing me to make progress on his "Miracle Defibrillator" machine, whatever that's supposed to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I'm exhausted. On top of all that, even at home I've been staying up all night working on something that will-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Whatever, I'm just rambling now! You know how busy it is here. It's time to try out the new treatment on Mark!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|Let's go check on him in the Medical Records Room before I pass out or something.
|-
|}
''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good morning!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We've been able to keep Mark stable and comfortable for a while, but still no progress on his condition.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Today might be different, though! Ian said something about a new feature for the defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hopefully this new one will be more effective. Your last treatment didn't seem to solve anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Anyway, what have you been up to?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Whoops. My reflex to try to make small-talk is unstoppable, apparently.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'll just talk about myself, then.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|I saw a movie the other night!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's been forever since I've managed to find time to do anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wanted to go with a friend, but our schedules never line up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So I went alone, but... what are the chances, I saw Logan and Hailey there!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|It was cute. Must have been their first date!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Bizzare movie choice, though. It was one of those prestiege horror flicks, with all the award buzz.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I had to keep my eyes closed half the time. Hopefully they had more fun!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Anyway, let's go help Mark, shall we?
|-
|}
|-|Tutorial=

{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=eplaining}}
|Hi! Before we start, I gotta introduce you to the new defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Check it out, the Rhythm Defibrillator version 0.8.4!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Okay, so...yeah, it basically looks the same.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But feel it!!! I swapped them all out to have authentic Japanese arcade buttons!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|They have a new glossy exterior, one millimeter of pushback travel, and are durable for up to five million lifetime presses!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|And, uh...it's also fitted with a new treatment that will save Mr. Booker's life. That too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The old defibrillator seemed like it was ineffective at treating his symptoms. It was strange.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So I came up with this new treatment.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There's still a lot of research I need to do about how rhythm treatment works, how it can be most effective...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...but Edega keeps getting me sidetracked with all his demands.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He keeps pushing me to make it into this perfect "Miracle Defibrillator." It's not very realistic.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He thinks we're going to be able to "rebuild cells from scratch" or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Speaking of which, you'd think he'd be here to check out the improvements, but I haven't seen him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...it's probably for the best.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh! I, uh...forgot you were here. Mark, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It just means the accommodation I asked for is being honored. At least he can do that right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Besides, I, uh, prefer the quiet. It's giving me a chance to catch up on my backlog.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Speaking of which...listen, intern. I've been reading up on this "rhythm treatment" stuff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|The principles of it are interesting. I think I have an idea of how you can apply it to my condition.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Let's test it out on myself again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Uhh...usually we've got a guy for that, he's like this farmer who-
|-
|}
::''Single-Player'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'll be getting it in high doses in a minute, I might as well know what I'm getting into.
|-
|}
::''Two-Player'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh, there he is!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|This is the guy you test things on? What's he being treated for?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Everything, to be honest.
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Now, according to the documentation, you'll see my pulse slide across the screen just like when you've performed "Supraventricular Tachycardia Beats."
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Where did he...wait, that's just my notebook!)
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|As with any other "SVT Beat", you'll hear a pulse and defibrillate on the second beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Except...when you hear this special cue...
|-
|
|Zoop!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...you'll hold the beat instead of pressing, up until when the next 'Get' cue would be.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|So, to be clear...you're holding the beats, not tapping them. Got it?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It says "If the intern doesn't remember, tell them it's like that time with the buff guy on the old-timey train." That mean anything to you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Now, as much as I'd love to flip through this cover-to-cover...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey!!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...let's practice.
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That's your cue! Hold the next beat!
|} 
::''Any held beats missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think we should try that again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When you hear the cue, remember to hold down the next beat!
|-
|}
::::''Any held beats missed again:''
::::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hmm...we'll try again. It's tough, but you'll get it.
|-
|}
::''Both held beats hit eventually:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Excellent! Looks like you've got it!
|-
|}
::''Both held beats hit on first try:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Wow. It's like you were born for this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Let's try some faster beats, then.
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|There's a note in here with like a hundred circles around it, it says "DON'T PANIC, JUST FOLLOW THE RHYTHM OF GET AND SET."
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|But you probably knew that already.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Good luck!
|} 
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|That... could have gone better.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Another time, then!
|-
|}
::''Most beats hit:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well done!
|}
::''All beats hit on first try:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|You're way too good at this...
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That should be everything you need to know.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, you forgot what I wrote in the corner!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...the doodle of your MMO character?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Th-The other thing!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Oh right!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|While you're holding a held beat, any beats from other patients nearby will be automatically caught!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|So if you see a beat that will overlap with it, just keep holding!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Let's try it!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Great work, intern! You must be getting paid the big bucks.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well, that was fun. Here's your notebook back, by the way.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Thanks. Well...I guess that handles the tutorial?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hey, am I allowed to read to keep my mind off things while receiving the treatment? I've got a book club meeting coming up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Reading would be the most normal thing any patient has done while we've defibrillated.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright, good luck!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
(If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X, Ian will replace Paige, indicated by their lines being in the same position.)
''Intro''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It's weird being back here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|No matter how much I keep my hands and my mind busy, that weird sterile smell...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|...it instantly takes me back to when I worked here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|W-wait, what?
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Wait, what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think an attack is coming. Stay focused!
|}
''Intermission''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Did you say you used to work here?
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yes. Straight out of school.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think I was around your age.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Gabe and I graduated together. We did our rotations together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I considered him a friend.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(I've never even considered Edega having friends. Wow.)
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(I guess even Edega had friends, huh?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Doing rotations while studying for exams...it was exhausting, but fun.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I followed Gabe into specialising in cardiology. Just to continue working with him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Eventually, I couldn't keep up anymore.
|-
|}
Outro
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|He expected more and more from me...until he pushed me past my breaking point.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I felt hollow, like I couldn't muster the energy to help him. Or help anyone, really.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When I told him I was quitting medicine altogether...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...it was like he pretended I never existed.
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hm. Seems like it's stabilised for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Your new treatment idea must have worked. Thanks.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|N-no problem...
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Glad we could help!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But wait, you're saying the reason you asked for that accommodation...
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...is because you used to be friends?
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yeah. It's better if...I don't hear his voice.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I burnt out. Harder than I thought I could ever burn out on anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It wasn't just that I didn't want to be a doctor. I didn't want to do anything anymore. I felt lost.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|There were days where I fell asleep and wished I would never wake up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That was when the chronic condition set in. And when Gabe stopped talking to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|After long enough, I was fine with it. I didn't want to run into him either.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When I was a little kid, I used to bury my nose in books when I wanted to shut the world out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I guess old habits don't change.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|If I collect more and more books, then there's always something new to read. Something new to distract me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I tried to forget my old career and ignore what it did to my body for as long as I could.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Believe me, I wouldn't step foot back in this place unless my life was literally on the line.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'm in your care now. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you figure something out.
|}

''If Paige was fired:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright! New defibrillator is working just fine. Things are finally getting under control.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|What's next? Let me check if the Rhythm Nurse intern added anything to my calendar...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...wait...oh no. I completely forgot about the rehab meetings.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Ada was doing daily meetings to check in on Cole and Nicole on their recoveries...I, uh, haven't done a single one since she left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whoops.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Aghhh...t-this is gonna be so awkward, but I guess I should run by their rooms and see-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian. I asked for a progress report on the Miracle Defibrillator. Come with me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|...y-yes sir. I'll be there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Intern, can you go check on how Cole and Nicole have been doing?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(I feel like I haven't heard from them in forever so, uh...they might not be doing great.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Good luck! I owe you for this!)
|}

''If Paige wasn't fired:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, at least we were able to help a bit for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I'm concerned about how his condition has been progressing. He looks weaker every day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But...no time for that! We need to move on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, intern, can you help me check on Cole and Nicole?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Last time I saw them for one of their rehab meetings, the mood was...tense.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wonder what happened.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's go make sure they're okay.
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Imagine my surprise when the new patient wallowing in the dusty old Records Room was Mark Booker!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I remember him! The kind of guy that would really light this place up with his smile.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That time between Mark quitting and Ada joining... those were The Dark Ages for sure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I was just talking to him this morning and he remembered me too!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|We used to trade books back and forth. He'd make me read some fancy-pants classic literature and I'd make him read some sports history.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I can't remember a single word of Pilgrim's Progress or Don Quixote, but I'll never forget how excited he was to give them to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I wish we could've re-united under happier circumstances, he seems like he's in rough shape. You better fix him up!
|-
|</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*If you have a S- rank or higher at the part where [[Edega]] pretended [[Mark]] never existed, he will look away from [[Edega]] and leave.
**Else, [[Mark]] will dissapear. This is the last non-boss level story-wise
***This could mean that the S-rank cutscene is [[Mark]]'s perspective, while any other rank's cutscene is [[Edega]]'s mind.
== References ==
<references/>
{{LevelNavBox}}

Steinway

2026-03-08T23:06:16Z

Roadblocks:

{{Level2
|image=File:Steinway.png
|prequote="Mrs Stevenson has a bunch of birds, I guess?"
|levelno=4-3
|bpm=80
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Ian]] (not treated)
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Parrot]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Oriole]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
}}
|preclear=A report from Middlesea Hospital is coming in. A few unusual patients need attention right away.
|postclear=All avian patients are healthy and accounted for. The hospital is one step closer to opening its own zoo.
|postquote="The birds keep trying to make nests on my head..."
|sdesc=albatross
|amiss=8
|adesc=eagle
|bmiss=15
|bdesc=birdie
|cmiss=23
|cdesc=bogey
|dmiss=30
|ddesc=playing like a freshly hatched egg
|fdesc=playing like a grocery store egg
|act=Act 4
|levelprevno=4-2
|levelprev=Invisible
|levelnextno=4-4
|levelnext=Know You
|counterpartno=4-3N
|counterpart=Steinway Reprise
}}
'''Steinway''' (4-3) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[Steinway Reprise]].

It introduces the [[Parrot]], the [[Owl]], and the [[Oriole]] characters.

[https://soundcloud.com/fizzd/steinway The track] was created by fizzd.

== Synopsis ==

The player and [[Ian]] cooperate to treat Mrs. Stevenson and her four birds, the [[Cockatiel]], the [[Parrot]], the [[Owl]], and the [[Oriole]]. The player and Ian swap between the five patients repeatedly through the level. After the level, Ian thanks the player and claims that Mrs. Stevenson is "over-the-moon" thanks to them treating her birds. They are then able to resume our train operations as Hailey notices Cole on the train and inquires about his presence the train. He says that she snuck out in the same manner that she did, before Hailey corrects him and says that she got permission to travel. Cole then elaborates that his motivation has been coming back but that it is difficult to stay inspired in a hospital. Hailey then mentions how lucky she is to hang out with Logan in the hospital, which prompts Cole to inquire about who Logan is to Hailey, and she ends up confessing that Logan is someone she shares a mutual crush with, but that Logan is too shy to confess. Cole then suggests that Hailey drop down more obvious hints for Logan to take, before pulling out his laptop and showing Hailey a song he has been working on, to help her out with giving Logan a hint as to her romantic feelings.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Thanks for the help!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Mrs Stevenson is over-the-moon. I guess now we're her favorite vet's office, too?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Y-you can go back to what you were doing. Later!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|(Hey...why does that guy look so familiar?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Hi! Do I...know you? Are you from Middlesea Hospital?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|That's me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Wow! (What are the chances?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|What are you doing here? Were you released? Your stay's over?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Ha...not even close. I did what you did.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Snuck out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I-I didn't sneak out! I got permission!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|My motivation's been starting to come back, but I don't wanna wait for some boring twelve-step program.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|So I figured...maybe sneaking out, getting a change of scenery, would help jolt my brain.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|That makes sense. Being all cooped up in the hospital probably isn't helpful for inspiration.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|It's pretty lonely in there. I'm lucky I get to hang with Logan.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Who's that?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|He's...well, um. He's just a guy. From my school.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I feel like there's more to the story than that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|We're out on a train in the middle of the desert. Spill the beans.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|O-okay, fine.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|We're friends, but...it's more than that. I think he has feelings for me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Y'know, like...a crush on me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Now you're a happy couple. Dope.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Well, that's the thing. He hasn't actually said it out loud yet. It's just obvious!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I feel the same way, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|He's just so wishy-washy!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|He's always hiding what he's feeling, or thinking. He can't say it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|We've spent a lot of time together, but...I just want to get to know him more.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I don't mind waiting around, if he's shy, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|If you want him to pick up on your feelings, you've gotta send him the vibes.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Something that forces him to take the hint.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I've got an idea. I'm pulling up a track.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Here, take a listen.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Alright, I finally figured it out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|All these weird birds belong to that old lady Mrs Stevenson!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|So they weren't wild after all, I guess? They're pets?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I can't decide if that's better or worse.
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
*In-game, this level lists "Ian" as being the sole patient. This is untrue, as he is neither a treatable patient nor is he the only patient. This might be a limitation of having Ian's voice present for the level select menu. It may also be an oversight, or something done to withhold information from the player on purpose. This is the first non-boss stage to contain the letter "'''W'''" in it's title

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