Insanity Clinic: Season Two

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

20 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

Insa leaned back in her chair and thought for a moment. “I don’t like engaging with Saar so I want her to leave me alone. I haven’t seen Bookwyrm in a while and it’s very likely that we’ll need at least some information so that would be nice.” Her voice softened and got quieter. “But most of all you took this burden from me, for which I am very grateful and where I come from that puts me in debt to you. So I want to help you.”

”As with most decisions there are options. But in order to choose wisely and what’s best for you and anyone else helping I’ll need to talk to Saar and get some information from her.”

 

19 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said:

“She said the poker chip would let her talk to you. Do you want to find Bookwyrm?”

Lerac nodded. "Okay, let's talk to her. Is there anything I should know or expect?"

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

28 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said:

“She said the poker chip would let her talk to you. Do you want to find Bookwyrm?”

“Yes and no.”

8 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

 

Lerac nodded. "Okay, let's talk to her. Is there anything I should know or expect?"

“Saar doesn’t really like me. Or Bookwyrm. And the feeling is mutual. But she’s who I channel my power from so she could attempt to hold that over me. Bookwyrm broke her direct line of communication to me which why she has to do all this work to be able to talk to me. And she’s very bitter about it. She also has a tendency to lie. She convinced me once that Bookwyrm was dead. Just watch for anything that doesn’t feel right or if a story or thing she’s saying isn’t lining up. Don’t bring it up there. We’ll discuss when we get back.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

1 minute ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

“Yes and no.”

“Saar doesn’t really like me. Or Bookwyrm. And the feeling is mutual. But she’s who I channel my power from so she could attempt to hold that over me. Bookwyrm broke her direct line of communication to me which why she has to do all this work to be able to talk to me. And she’s very bitter about it. She also has a tendency to lie. She convinced me once that Bookwyrm was dead. Just watch for anything that doesn’t feel right or if a story or thing she’s saying isn’t lining up. Don’t bring it up there. We’ll discuss when we get back.”

"So do we do it now without Bookwyrm, or do we go and find him first?

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"So do we do it now without Bookwyrm, or do we go and find him first?

“Without him. The soon we can get info and make a deal of that’s what you decide to do the better chance we having of getting a good deal with her. And the nicer she’ll be to the two of you.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, InfiniteInsanity said:

“Without him. The soon we can get info and make a deal of that’s what you decide to do the better chance we having of getting a good deal with her. And the nicer she’ll be to the two of you.”

Lerac held out the poker chip.

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

17 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

Lerac held out the poker chip.

Insa grabbed it and flicked it up into the air. It flew a few feet into the air and then hovered. Insa snapped rapidly three times and then the chip fell.

As it hit the ground the world around them flashed white blinding them. As they regained their sight Insa looked around. They were in a formal dining hall with a feast laid out on the table. Their regular clothes had been replaced with formal clothing almost as if they were attending some fancy charity banquet.

Saar stood at the head of the table. A grin spread across her face as she saw them. She spread her arms out motioning to the room around them. 

“Welcome to my home. I’m so grateful you came.”

@Spark of Hope

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, InfiniteInsanity said:

Insa grabbed it and flicked it up into the air. It flew a few feet into the air and then hovered. Insa snapped rapidly three times and then the chip fell.

As it hit the ground the world around them flashed white blinding them. As they regained their sight Insa looked around. They were in a formal dining hall with a feast laid out on the table. Their regular clothes had been replaced with formal clothing almost as if they were attending some fancy charity banquet.

Saar stood at the head of the table. A grin spread across her face as she saw them. She spread her arms out motioning to the room around them. 

“Welcome to my home. I’m so grateful you came.”

@Spark of Hope

Lerac still wore a dark cloak, but it was arranged in a somewhat more formal way, now partially open to reveal his normal clothing beneath, just as dark and mostly plain. It looked like durable traveler's clothes. His dagger was visible at his hip.

Lerac said nothing, but looked at Saar neutrally. Death had not allowed her to change his appearance to her liking, a mostly passive action with a purposeful point. Lerac was thankful for that.

[Through the Living Hope]

50 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

Insa grabbed it and flicked it up into the air. It flew a few feet into the air and then hovered. Insa snapped rapidly three times and then the chip fell.

As it hit the ground the world around them flashed white blinding them. As they regained their sight Insa looked around. They were in a formal dining hall with a feast laid out on the table. Their regular clothes had been replaced with formal clothing almost as if they were attending some fancy charity banquet.

Saar stood at the head of the table. A grin spread across her face as she saw them. She spread her arms out motioning to the room around them. 

“Welcome to my home. I’m so grateful you came.”

@Spark of Hope

36 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

Lerac still wore a dark cloak, but it was arranged in a somewhat more formal way, now partially open to reveal his normal clothing beneath, just as dark and mostly plain. It looked like durable traveler's clothes. His dagger was visible at his hip.

Lerac said nothing, but looked at Saar neutrally. Death had not allowed her to change his appearance to her liking, a mostly passive action with a purposeful point. Lerac was thankful for that.

She made no facial response. 

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

39 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

Lerac still wore a dark cloak, but it was arranged in a somewhat more formal way, now partially open to reveal his normal clothing beneath, just as dark and mostly plain. It looked like durable traveler's clothes. His dagger was visible at his hip.

Lerac said nothing, but looked at Saar neutrally. Death had not allowed her to change his appearance to her liking, a mostly passive action with a purposeful point. Lerac was thankful for that.

 

1 minute ago, Spark of Hope said:

She made no facial response. 

Insa gave Saar a polite nod. “I was told you wanted to talk.

Saar’s smile grew. She motioned to the chairs near her. And sat down at the seat she’d been standing in front of. 

Insa moved towards a chair and motioned for the others to come sit.

”I have a proposal. But before I begin let’s just recap what I’ve already said.” Saar made a small hand motion towards Lerac and Aventine. “Could you remind me what I told you?”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

1 minute ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

 

Insa gave Saar a polite nod. “I was told you wanted to talk.

Saar’s smile grew. She motioned to the chairs near her. And sat down at the seat she’d been standing in front of. 

Insa moved towards a chair and motioned for the others to come sit.

”I have a proposal. But before I begin let’s just recap what I’ve already said.” Saar made a small hand motion towards Lerac and Aventine. “Could you remind me what I told you?”

Lerac took a seat, the afterimage he left behind now more noticeable to Saar with the movement than when he had been standing and talking to her. "You told me that you wanted Insa, Bookwyrm and I to get something from you. You didn't say what it was, but you said I couldn't get it alone. You said if we did it, you'd leave them alone and remove your magic from me."

[Through the Living Hope]

39 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

 

Insa gave Saar a polite nod. “I was told you wanted to talk.

Saar’s smile grew. She motioned to the chairs near her. And sat down at the seat she’d been standing in front of. 

Insa moved towards a chair and motioned for the others to come sit.

”I have a proposal. But before I begin let’s just recap what I’ve already said.” Saar made a small hand motion towards Lerac and Aventine. “Could you remind me what I told you?”

She sat. The formal dress didn’t seem to afflict her movement at all. 

35 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

Lerac took a seat, the afterimage he left behind now more noticeable to Saar with the movement than when he had been standing and talking to her. "You told me that you wanted Insa, Bookwyrm and I to get something from you. You didn't say what it was, but you said I couldn't get it alone. You said if we did it, you'd leave them alone and remove your magic from me."

She nodded. 

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

18 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said:

She sat. The formal dress didn’t seem to afflict her movement at all. 

She nodded. 

"So, care to elaborate?"

@InfiniteInsanity

Edited October 24, 2024 by The Aspiring Archivist

[Through the Living Hope]

1 minute ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"So, care to elaborate?"

“You’ve pretty much covered all the bases.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Spark of Hope said:

“You’ve pretty much covered all the bases.”

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Woops, I got a bit mixed up. That was addressed to Saar

 

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

17 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"So, care to elaborate?"

 

18 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said:

She sat. The formal dress didn’t seem to afflict her movement at all. 

She nodded. 

 

54 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

Lerac took a seat, the afterimage he left behind now more noticeable to Saar with the movement than when he had been standing and talking to her. "You told me that you wanted Insa, Bookwyrm and I to get something from you. You didn't say what it was, but you said I couldn't get it alone. You said if we did it, you'd leave them alone and remove your magic from me."

“Ah yes.” She turned Insa. “Where is Bookwyrm?”

”He had a prior engagement. I’ll be informing him of the proceedings of this meeting when we get back.”

”I see.” Saar took a quick sip of water. “Well then as they said I’ve found myself in a bit of a predicament. I need an item but I’m afraid I can not get it myself. So I figured I would strike up a deal. You get me this item and I’ll fix your problems and finally give you the space you’ve desperately wanted.”

Insa tugged at her dress a little. “Tell me a little more about this item.” 

“It’s in a temple. You’ve been in one before Insa. Except this one is more complex than the one you went to. Many many more obstacles to reach the treasure. But nothing that should be out of your group’s capabilities.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

6 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

 

 

“Ah yes.” She turned Insa. “Where is Bookwyrm?”

”He had a prior engagement. I’ll be informing him of the proceedings of this meeting when we get back.”

”I see.” Saar took a quick sip of water. “Well then as they said I’ve found myself in a bit of a predicament. I need an item but I’m afraid I can not get it myself. So I figured I would strike up a deal. You get me this item and I’ll fix your problems and finally give you the space you’ve desperately wanted.”

Insa tugged at her dress a little. “Tell me a little more about this item.” 

“It’s in a temple. You’ve been in one before Insa. Except this one is more complex than the one you went to. Many many more obstacles to reach the treasure. But nothing that should be out of your group’s capabilities.”

"Would you mind being more specific?"

Edited October 24, 2024 by The Aspiring Archivist

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

9 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"Would you mind being more specific?"

“Well I don’t have a map location. The temple is called Yulin. The item is something I can’t quite describe. We call it the Ivus. It was in my family for generations before it was stolen. When it was first stolen we didn’t care. We didn’t need it but now we need it again.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

20 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

“Well I don’t have a map location. The temple is called Yulin. The item is something I can’t quite describe. We call it the Ivus. It was in my family for generations before it was stolen. When it was first stolen we didn’t care. We didn’t need it but now we need it again.”

"You can't describe it or you won't? What is it for?"

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

2 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"You can't describe it or you won't? What is it for?"

“I’m not sure how to describe it to you. I can describe what it looks like but it’s all secondhand information. It was stolen before my time. You could say I guess that it looks like an old fashioned lantern but without a candle inside.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, InfiniteInsanity said:

“I’m not sure how to describe it to you. I can describe what it looks like but it’s all secondhand information. It was stolen before my time. You could say I guess that it looks like an old fashioned lantern but without a candle inside.”

"What is it for?" Lerac repeated.

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

5 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"What is it for?" Lerac repeated.

“As far as I’m aware it always been used to hold something precious to keep it safe. It was empty though when it was stolen. Which is why we weren’t too concerned with getting it back.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

3 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

“As far as I’m aware it always been used to hold something precious to keep it safe. It was empty though when it was stolen. Which is why we weren’t too concerned with getting it back.”

"And now you have something new to put in it?"

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

27 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"And now you have something new to put in it?"

“There’s been some… let’s just say family drama. I strongly feel that if I get this back to my family there will at least be some temporary peace. And quite possibly it would stop a war. The type of war that would have the potential to spread to your world.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, InfiniteInsanity said:

“There’s been some… let’s just say family drama. I strongly feel that if I get this back to my family there will at least be some temporary peace. And quite possibly it would stop a war. The type of war that would have the potential to spread to your world.”

Lerac looked over at Insa, gauging her reaction.

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

7 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

Lerac looked over at Insa, gauging her reaction.

 

9 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

“There’s been some… let’s just say family drama. I strongly feel that if I get this back to my family there will at least be some temporary peace. And quite possibly it would stop a war. The type of war that would have the potential to spread to your world.”

Insa raised an eyebrow. “Your family’s disputes are that big?”

Saar sighed. “They can be. My family is mostly weather related. Strong emotions can potentially have dangerous effects on the weather.”

Insa glanced at Lerac. “Okay well is that all you have to share with us?”

“If you have more questions I’d be more than willing to answer them.”