Through the Living Wrath he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 3 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: "And our president is that honest an individual? For all anyone would know, we are keeping our promise. Fulfilling it, even, by defending the Free States. You could talk to the president. Convince them. You're all stuck, and you know it. You and I could be the key to bringing prosperity to the nation again." "Opposinitionisinition is awesome! Hey, you know what got us into this situation! My opposition to you!"
Through the Living Hope Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 50 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: "And our president is that honest an individual? For all anyone would know, we are keeping our promise. Fulfilling it, even, by defending the Free States. You could talk to the president. Convince them. You're all stuck, and you know it. You and I could be the key to bringing prosperity to the nation again." “The president approved of this deal. He is weak, and unlike his predecessor, was not part of the war. His heart is weak, and he will allow no violence.” 46 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Hello?" There was no answer.
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 45 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: "Opposinitionisinition is awesome! Hey, you know what got us into this situation! My opposition to you!" You're right. Without opposition there would never be stories. Opposition creates conflict, and conflict drives the tales people tell to their children and grandchildren. After all, would we be here at all if you had just let yourself die? 1 minute ago, Spark of Hope said: “The president approved of this deal. He is weak, and unlike his predecessor, was not part of the war. His heart is weak, and he will allow no violence.” There was no answer. The Greenspine waited in silence a long time. It waited until the silence was uncomfortable. "You could be president."
Through the Living Hope Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 4 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: You're right. Without opposition there would never be stories. Opposition creates conflict, and conflict drives the tales people tell to their children and grandchildren. After all, would we be here at all if you had just let yourself die? The Greenspine waited in silence a long time. It waited until the silence was uncomfortable. "You could be president." She paused and considered this for a moment.
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 5 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: She paused and considered this for a moment. The Greenspine pounced on its opportunity. "The president is weak, you say. You are not weaker than him, are you? We are both alike, more than you realize. In the animal world, when an opportunist sees weakness... She strikes. And ultimately, what is natural is only right."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: “The president approved of this deal. He is weak, and unlike his predecessor, was not part of the war. His heart is weak, and he will allow no violence.” There was no answer. He got up, looking around. Edited September 18, 2025 by The Aspiring Archivist
Through the Living Hope Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 25 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: The Greenspine pounced on its opportunity. "The president is weak, you say. You are not weaker than him, are you? We are both alike, more than you realize. In the animal world, when an opportunist sees weakness... She strikes. And ultimately, what is natural is only right." “Perhaps.” 23 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: He got up, looking around. A few medics stood nearby.
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 3 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: “Perhaps.” "A violent coup only further destabilizes the country. It opens up more cracks, more weaknesses for other opportunists to exploit. It takes too long to secure power by force. Perhaps something more shadowy would do... A smoke-filled room where nobody notices the knives. After all, there aren't any knives in a peaceful transfer of power, right? None but the sharp tongues and papercuts that carve a nation to your liking."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 9 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: “Perhaps.” A few medics stood nearby. "Where am I? Did I win?"
Through the Living Hope Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 11 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: "A violent coup only further destabilizes the country. It opens up more cracks, more weaknesses for other opportunists to exploit. It takes too long to secure power by force. Perhaps something more shadowy would do... A smoke-filled room where nobody notices the knives. After all, there aren't any knives in a peaceful transfer of power, right? None but the sharp tongues and papercuts that carve a nation to your liking." She began to smile. “We would not be able to remove your tracker, however.. if there were to be a.. mishap, with the induction of your hibernation….” 9 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Where am I? Did I win?" “Yes.”
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 4 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: She began to smile. “We would not be able to remove your tracker, however.. if there were to be a.. mishap, with the induction of your hibernation….” “Yes.” "Keep the tracker. It's better that way. And, of course, mishaps happen all the time. Do we have an agreement, then?" It smiled back, if a monster like it could smile.
Through the Living Hope Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 16 minutes ago, BlueWildRye said: "Keep the tracker. It's better that way. And, of course, mishaps happen all the time. Do we have an agreement, then?" It smiled back, if a monster like it could smile. “What are you talking about?” She grinned, and left.
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 3 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: “What are you talking about?” She grinned, and left. The Greenspine wouldn't be too worried if she didn't let him out of the arena. It would find a way somehow. Humans were like nails to the magnet of power. The Greenspine? Well, it was only driven by two things. It wanted to survive. And it wanted to eat. It had no interest in human affairs so long as they kept it alive and fed. The Drominad Hunger Games had given it plenty of food. But it would never be satisfied until the day it died. And hopefully that day was far away.
Through the Living Hope Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 6 hours ago, BlueWildRye said: The Greenspine wouldn't be too worried if she didn't let him out of the arena. It would find a way somehow. Humans were like nails to the magnet of power. The Greenspine? Well, it was only driven by two things. It wanted to survive. And it wanted to eat. It had no interest in human affairs so long as they kept it alive and fed. The Drominad Hunger Games had given it plenty of food. But it would never be satisfied until the day it died. And hopefully that day was far away. Quote She was basically telling it to break out. End of Greenspine arc 1
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 3 hours ago, Spark of Hope said: Quote Heck yeah
BlueWildRye he/him Posted September 20, 2025 Posted September 20, 2025 Quote Are we waiting on @The Aspiring Archivist Quote to finish their arc?
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted September 20, 2025 Posted September 20, 2025 On 9/17/2025 at 8:23 PM, Spark of Hope said: She began to smile. “We would not be able to remove your tracker, however.. if there were to be a.. mishap, with the induction of your hibernation….” “Yes.” Murr stared at them. He should have felt happy, maybe, but he couldn't even remember how it happened. How had he won? Had he killed more people? How many? What he asked was, "What now?"
Through the Living Hope Posted September 20, 2025 Posted September 20, 2025 1 hour ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: Murr stared at them. He should have felt happy, maybe, but he couldn't even remember how it happened. How had he won? Had he killed more people? How many? What he asked was, "What now?" “You do a few shows then go to the Free States.”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 On 9/20/2025 at 1:28 PM, Spark of Hope said: “You do a few shows then go to the Free States.” "Shows. Is that... do I have to?"
Through the Living Hope Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Shows. Is that... do I have to?" "Yes. And you will make brief appearances for future Games speaking in support of them. Outside of that, the Capitol has no influence on you."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 17 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: "Yes. And you will make brief appearances for future Games speaking in support of them. Outside of that, the Capitol has no influence on you." "In support."
Through the Living Hope Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 Just now, The Aspiring Archivist said: "In support." "Publicly. You can't speak badly about the games. You forfeit your life and freedom if you do."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 Just now, Spark of Hope said: "Publicly. You can't speak badly about the games. You forfeit your life and freedom if you do." "Oh..." Murr blinked hard. "Should I know what happened? I don't really remember near the end there."
Through the Living Hope Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 2 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said: "Oh..." Murr blinked hard. "Should I know what happened? I don't really remember near the end there." “That isn’t necessary. If you desire that, however, tapes will be available.”
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