NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "There were several other options. Let me kill you. Let me take TAAron. Instead, you kill a man. For what? A delay?" "To save my own life. Or do you not agree that self-preservation is a worthy goal?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 16, 2022 Author Posted December 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ookla the Untitled said: "To save my own life. Or do you not agree that self-preservation is a worthy goal?" "Well, his life arguably had more value than yours does. Not that I cared about the man, but it is something for you to consider. And to answer your earlier question, no. I don't think I will be leaving you alone."
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: "Well, his life arguably had more value than yours does. Not that I cared about the man, but it is something for you to consider. And to answer your earlier question, no. I don't think I will be leaving you alone." "Terribly sad to hear that. I suppose I'll just have to tie TAAron up and gag him until we get him all healed up."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Untitled said: "Terribly sad to hear that. I suppose I'll just have to tie TAAron up and gag him until we get him all healed up." “Um, maybe we not do that,” Haly suggested. “There’s gotta be another option.”
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: “Um, maybe we not do that,” Haly suggested. “There’s gotta be another option.” "Such as?"
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ookla the Untitled said: "Such as?" “I dunno. Maybe there’s not. That just doesn’t strike me as very nice.” “That’s not how it works, Evalyn,” Sykel sighed. “You do what you have to to reach your end goal. It’s that simple.”
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: “I dunno. Maybe there’s not. That just doesn’t strike me as very nice.” “That’s not how it works, Evalyn,” Sykel sighed. “You do what you have to to reach your end goal. It’s that simple.” "I mean, we could just talk to the evil god intent on killing us all and leave him fully able to move for the entirety of our trip through this potentially extremely hazardous tower, but that wouldn't be great. So unless you have some way to banish Malum's influence, I can't think of any better options."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Untitled said: "I mean, we could just talk to the evil god intent on killing us all and leave him fully able to move for the entirety of our trip through this potentially extremely hazardous tower, but that wouldn't be great. So unless you have some way to banish Malum's influence, I can't think of any better options." Sykel tossed him some rope. Haly grumbled. “Fine. Maybe you’re right. Still makes me mad though. Do we really need a gag, though?”
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: Sykel tossed him some rope. Haly grumbled. “Fine. Maybe you’re right. Still makes me mad though. Do we really need a gag, though?” "I suppose not. As long as he isn't too insulting." Nameless ignored the rope, using weaves of air to restrain TAAron's arms. "I can tie them off so that even if I am knocked unconscious, the weaves remain in place."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 16, 2022 Author Posted December 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: “I dunno. Maybe there’s not. That just doesn’t strike me as very nice.” “That’s not how it works, Evalyn,” Sykel sighed. “You do what you have to to reach your end goal. It’s that simple.” "I agree with your sister. One ought not to give up on their goals." His smile turned menacing in a way that was very unusual to see on TAAron's face. 4 minutes ago, Ookla the Untitled said: "I mean, we could just talk to the evil god intent on killing us all and leave him fully able to move for the entirety of our trip through this potentially extremely hazardous tower, but that wouldn't be great. So unless you have some way to banish Malum's influence, I can't think of any better options." 2 minutes ago, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: Sykel tossed him some rope. Haly grumbled. “Fine. Maybe you’re right. Still makes me mad though. Do we really need a gag, though?” "He probably is right. I have a pretty decent grip on your friend here. I've had him since... well, since our little conversation before entering the tower."
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: "I agree with your sister. One ought not to give up on their goals." His smile turned menacing in a way that was very unusual to see on TAAron's face. "He probably is right. I have a pretty decent grip on your friend here. I've had him since... well, since our little conversation before entering the tower." Nameless gagged TAAron with a weave before he could say anything else. "He's obviously lying."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "I agree with your sister. One ought not to give up on their goals." His smile turned menacing in a way that was very unusual to see on TAAron's face. "He probably is right. I have a pretty decent grip on your friend here. I've had him since... well, since our little conversation before entering the tower." Sykel raised her eyebrows, appreciative of Malum’s affirmation. Haly swallowed and bit her tongue. 1 minute ago, Ookla the Untitled said: Nameless gagged TAAron with a weave before he could say anything else. "He's obviously lying." She nodded, really wanting to believe him, but worried that he was wrong.
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: She nodded, really wanting to believe him, but worried that he was wrong. "Look. Every time he's taken control, we've been able to tell. If he was controlling TAAron that whole time, you think he'd just tell us? He would use that to his own advantage, stab us when our backs were turned. You agree, right Lerac?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 16, 2022 Author Posted December 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: Sykel raised her eyebrows, appreciative of Malum’s affirmation. Haly swallowed and bit her tongue. She nodded, really wanting to believe him, but worried that he was wrong. He laughed. Then, his eyes changed from frighteningly gleeful to shocked and confused. TAAron squirmed in his bindings, giving a muffled cry. 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Untitled said: "Look. Every time he's taken control, we've been able to tell. If he was controlling TAAron that whole time, you think he'd just tell us? He would use that to his own advantage, stab us when our backs were turned. You agree, right Lerac?" Lerac shook his head solemnly. "He did say that he couldn't attack you, didn't he?"
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: He laughed. Then, his eyes changed from frighteningly gleeful to shocked and confused. TAAron squirmed in his bindings, giving a muffled cry. Lerac shook his head solemnly. "He did say that he couldn't attack you, didn't he?" Haly hurried up to Nameless and pointed to TAAron. “He’s back! Let him free!”
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Ookla the Inverted said: Lerac shook his head solemnly. "He did say that he couldn't attack you, didn't he?" Nameless let out an exasperated sigh. Of course he'd say that. 1 minute ago, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: Haly hurried up to Nameless and pointed to TAAron. “He’s back! Let him free!” "I don't think that's a good idea. In all likelihood, Malum will just take him over again, and say even more terrible things to you. I don't want him just messing with all of our heads like that."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 16, 2022 Author Posted December 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: Haly hurried up to Nameless and pointed to TAAron. “He’s back! Let him free!” 1 minute ago, Ookla the Untitled said: Nameless let out an exasperated sigh. Of course he'd say that. "I don't think that's a good idea. In all likelihood, Malum will just take him over again, and say even more terrible things to you. I don't want him just messing with all of our heads like that." TAAron stopped struggling, breathing hard and fast. He looked up at the group, expression tinged with betrayal.
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: TAAron stopped struggling, breathing hard and fast. He looked up at the group, expression tinged with betrayal. "Sorry TAAron, if it is you, but we have to keep you restrained. Malum could take you over at any time, and he seems intent on messing with Haly's head."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Untitled said: "Sorry TAAron, if it is you, but we have to keep you restrained. Malum could take you over at any time, and he seems intent on messing with Haly's head." She balled her hands into fists. “I’m fine! Let him GO!” ”I think you should listen to her,” Sykel drawled. “For the record.” Edited December 16, 2022 by Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the BlowUpperOfStuff said: She balled her hands into fists. “I’m fine! Let him GO!” ”I think you should listen to her,” Sykel drawled. “For the record.” Nameless threw his hands up in the air, but removed the gag from TAAron's mouth. "Don't say I didn't warn you. Watch, he's going to say he doesn't remember having that conversation, and you'll feel terrible. How will that be any help?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 16, 2022 Author Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Untitled said: Nameless threw his hands up in the air, but removed the gag from TAAron's mouth. "Don't say I didn't warn you. Watch, he's going to say he doesn't remember having that conversation, and you'll feel terrible. How will that be any help?" TAAron looked relieved, and confused. "What? Why would I say that?" Edited December 16, 2022 by Ookla the Inverted
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: TAAron looked relieved. "What? Why would I say that?" "Malum's lying about controlling you since we entered the tower."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Untitled said: Nameless threw his hands up in the air, but removed the gag from TAAron's mouth. "Don't say I didn't warn you. Watch, he's going to say he doesn't remember having that conversation, and you'll feel terrible. How will that be any help?" “It’ll help him.” She walked over, and for some unobtainable reason, felt… disappointed that he’d given in. Something in her circled, brooding in the disappointment. That’s not right.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 16, 2022 Author Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Untitled said: "Malum's lying about controlling you since we entered the tower." "Malum isn't controlling me at all! He couldn't be. I remember it every time."
NameIess Posted December 16, 2022 Posted December 16, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: "Malum isn't controlling me at all! He couldn't be. I remember it every time." "Then I guess he's doing something different, because he's definitely controlling you."
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