Whose Hellos Are These, Anyway?

Dive into the chaotic world of greetings and salutations in this interactive text-based mystery! You play as a quirky linguist, Dr. Lexie Cantor, who suddenly finds herself in the midst of a bizarre phenomenon: every time someone says 'hello' in your quirky town, another person vanishes. As you unravel the strange connections behind this linguistic conundrum, you'll navigate through eccentric characters, perplexing clues, and paradoxical conversations. Use your wits to solve puzzles based on wordplay and take choices that impact the eccentric characters' fates. Can you decipher the truth behind these hellos and prevent a complete communication meltdown?