Consistency

You try to spit to create a puddle in a desperate attempt to relieve the desert heat, but the saliva evaporates as soon as it hits the sand.

Well, that's it. You're out of options. You're going to have to go back to the oasis and beg. Maybe you can offer them something this time, at least.

But what do you have that they might be interested in?

Do you think it has to do with symmetrical characters?

You look at the statues outside. They very clearly resemble the people in this ancient comic strip you stumbled onto. Could there be some trait that some of the characters share, which might tell you which statues will open the door deeper in?

You quickly notice that some of them are symmetrical. Maybe that's the clue. You sit in front of each of them and pray.

It seems to have worked! You can hear the door opening.

But you can't just go rushing in. There are probably traps beyond. How can you check for them?

orange

Yes, that's it. The orange is clearly the fruit you want. You pick it up and promptly eat it.

Wait a minute, something doesn't feel right. It's as if that orange completely altered your perception of reality. You can't see your shoes any more, but you can clearly see... well... whatever that is.

What is it, exactly?

Welcome to the Space Consortium!

On pure instinct, you shout out the first thing that comes to mind: "Welcome to the Space Consortium!"

The gunman seems confused. It certainly wasn't what he was expecting. It's not like they usually have Space Consortiums in banks. Of course, he's still pointing a gun at you, so he's got the upper hand.

But maybe there's something you can do while he's trying to understand why, exactly, he's being welcomed to the Space Consortium. So how will you use those opportunity?

g0m

Yes! You're sure this will be the post that gets you the win! You put down " g0m" and post it, eagerly awaiting your result.

"Breaks rules 4 and 5."

Dammit! It didn't work. But wait a second... that was the first post to pass both rules 2 and 3. You must be on to something.

What will you post next?

Longer than five characters

You decide to wait in the long line. Sure, the short line has only one character in it, but look at him! Generic white male, so boring. He's definitely not going on any real exciting adventures.

But over here! There's at least five characters here, and just at a glance you can tell they have fully-developed backstories. Now this is where it's at! Yeah, maybe it'll take longer but it'll be worth it in the end.

Five hours later, you're not quite so sure it's worth it. You're getting really bored. Isn't there anything you can do to pass the time?