The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[NameIess]

19 minutes ago, Immortal Platypus said:

"No, I keep my hair at home. Have you ever seen a Platypus with hair? I wear the rat's nest so people like you don't get too uncomfortable away from your home."

Subversion snorted. "Is that supposed to be insulting? Rats are very nice creatures."

19 minutes ago, Immortal Platypus said:

"So... you're checking up on them because they're not injured so you can treat them if they are?" Hacob followed the adventurer's eyes to his wound. "Oh, I'll be fine." The wound disappeared. "If anyone asks, you guys fixed that, alright?" 

"Uh... sure." The medical adventurer walked away very confused.

19 minutes ago, Immortal Platypus said:

"I still don't think you are."

"I just prophesied. So I am one."

19 minutes ago, Immortal Platypus said:

Platypus overheard her saying this. "How on earth will I deal with two self-centered Narrators around here?" he muttered under his breath as he was coming over.

"Not the end of the world as we know it. The end of the Thread. Imagine the power to reshape reality released upon the rest of the world." He shuddered, his Ordered nature kicking in. "The Plotblades unleashed upon the world, everyone besides the wielder dead, and the universe only a void. But by all means, leave. It will make my job easier." I won't have to babysit another fool that doesn't understand the true consequences of these Blades in the wrong hand. It was a very good thing Platypus was an expert at shielding his thoughts.

"You think I don't understand the stakes?" Subversion laughed. "Please. I've seen one of the Plotblades. I know just as well as you what will happen if they're claimed."

12 minutes ago, LessName said:

Faunus paused, more than willing to test this theory. “I don’t have sand in my hair.” She stated, very firmly. And just as she had said, the sand in her hair was gone.
Suddenly, her lips curled up into a rather wicked smirk, “Subversion is wearing a very pink dress, it’s long and flowing, getting caught in the sand.”

Surprise crossed Subversion's face as the dress appeared. It was gone in an instant, along with the dress, appearing on Platypus instead.

12 minutes ago, LessName said:

She shot him a glare, “Only two self-centered Narrators? Surely Subversion counts as two, and you alone maybe three.” Then she sighed, once he started his speech, and decided very wisely to ignore him.

Subversion laughed. "You know, I think maybe we got off on the wrong foot. You're not so bad now that you're insulting Platypus." 

6 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Nogard froze. He'd definitely taken a wrong turn. But his curiosity was piqued.

He slunk forward, straining to hear the rest of the conversation.

In the dim light of the corridor, Nogard could see two figures whispering to each other some distance ahead. "He means to reveal the Blade's identity in the trial! What's stopping anyone with enough power from just claiming them there and then? I mean, surely some Narrator will do so."

"He says he has something that will prevent that. An edge, he calls it, that will prevent such inconvenient possibilities. I hear that it's a-" The second figure paused, then leaned in closer and whispered the next part too low for Nogard to hear.

 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

They were punched in the face by the second barrier, knocking them clear across the field into the trees on the far side. 

Uh oh. We've got an artist on the loose.

Cricket sighed. “If we’re not going to actually fight them, can you just tie them up or something so we can interrogate them?

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Tenth did so. 
 

“Usually we have a slightly bigger version of this attached to our machines, but if we have a big building or system we want to control, we might have a majorly scaled up fan like this.”

“Huh well thats quite useful” boring can we go back to the fun stuffuh gosh no how bout we continue with this please. Uh why can Yall shut up geese. “If you had like a bunch of these or like a real big one, could you power a town or something?”

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

2 minutes ago, The sarcasm spren said:

“Huh well thats quite useful” boring can we go back to the fun stuffuh gosh no how bout we continue with this please. Uh why can Yall shut up geese. “If you had like a bunch of these or like a real big one, could you power a town or something?”

Pyk smiled. “That is my favorite part. Since these are relatively easy to create, power is not a concern anymore. Everyone has access to it.”

Edited November 17, 2024 by SpiritOfWrath

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Tenth did so. 
 

“Usually we have a slightly bigger version of this attached to our machines, but if we have a big building or system we want to control, we might have a majorly scaled up fan like this.”

After a few minutes, the barrier snapped into reality. 

Charles blew it away into mist. Again.

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

Subversion snorted. "Is that supposed to be insulting? Rats are very nice creatures."

"Uh... sure." The medical adventurer walked away very confused.

"I just prophesied. So I am one."

"You think I don't understand the stakes?" Subversion laughed. "Please. I've seen one of the Plotblades. I know just as well as you what will happen if they're claimed."

Surprise crossed Subversion's face as the dress appeared. It was gone in an instant, along with the dress, appearing on Platypus instead.

Subversion laughed. "You know, I think maybe we got off on the wrong foot. You're not so bad now that you're insulting Platypus." 

In the dim light of the corridor, Nogard could see two figures whispering to each other some distance ahead. "He means to reveal the Blade's identity in the trial! What's stopping anyone with enough power from just claiming them there and then? I mean, surely some Narrator will do so."

"He says he has something that will prevent that. An edge, he calls it, that will prevent such inconvenient possibilities. I hear that it's a-" The second figure paused, then leaned in closer and whispered the next part too low for Nogard to hear.

 

Nogard waited patiently, hoping to overhear more.

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

Cricket sighed. “If we’re not going to actually fight them, can you just tie them up or something so we can interrogate them?

"I'll have you know I take offense at that."

The clothes of the hunters turned into boa constrictors.

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Tenth smiled. “That is my favorite part. Since these are relatively easy to create, power is not a concern anymore. Everyone has access to it.”

Wait I thought it was pyk???

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, The sarcasm spren said:

Wait I thought it was pyk???

AAAAHHHH

pyk.

sorry

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

After a few minutes, the barrier snapped into reality. 

Charles blew it away into mist. Again.

Nogard waited patiently, hoping to overhear more.

"I'll have you know I take offense at that."

The clothes of the hunters turned into boa constrictors.

Tenth did so.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

Nogard waited patiently, hoping to overhear more.

Gail scurried up behind Nogard, opened her mouth, saw that he was eavesdropping, and joined him. 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

AAAAHHHH

pyk.

sorry

Tenth did so.

As he did, a sphere formed behind his head with a crack and zipped towards his head.

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Pyk smiled. “That is my favorite part. Since these are relatively easy to create, power is not a concern anymore. Everyone has access to it.”

Asher nodded giving pyk a small glance before looking back at the fan. “That’s good. People will be better with this” Asher adjusted their mask. 

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

AAAAHHHH

pyk.

sorry

Tenth did so.

lol its ok. 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, xinoehp512 said:

As he did, a sphere formed behind his head with a crack and zipped towards his head.

He turned quickly, and imagined the barrier forming there instead.

@The sarcasm spren

Ninja!

”Yes. If only… if only our government was willing to explore all these beneficial possibilities.” He sighed, the corruption of the Pact another name for PPUNG weighing of him. 

Edited November 17, 2024 by SpiritOfWrath

[NameIess]

5 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Nogard waited patiently, hoping to overhear more.

The first figure raised his head in surprise at the second's whisper. "What? That's... no, you're right. It does make sense. He's always fiddling with it, and there have been a lot of odd occurrences since he took over. I guess, with a weapon like that... well, maybe it's not such a stupid idea. Come on, let's get going. Can't be late for the strategy meeting."

The second figure pulled a torch on the wall, opening a secret passage in the corridor that stayed open just long enough for both of them to step through.

[LessName]

17 minutes ago, Immortal Platypus said:

"I'll forgive you for that, since you're new here, but I'm not a Narrator. That's Hacob's job now. But you're probably right. Subsy can count for two, but at least she's not a fool."

Faunus gave a dismissive sniff at his forgiveness, folding her arms across her chest. “What kind of name is Hacob? And I never said Subversion was a fool.” She said with a slight scowl, emphasizing Subversion’s name. Because name calling was pure pettiness. 

7 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Surprise crossed Subversion's face as the dress appeared. It was gone in an instant, along with the dress, appearing on Platypus instead.

She sputtered, and burst out laughing at the dress on Platypus, going so far as to snort, which threw her back into fits of laughter.

8 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Subversion laughed. "You know, I think maybe we got off on the wrong foot. You're not so bad now that you're insulting Platypus."

Faunus wiped a tear from her eye, smiling up at the other woman. “You’re no so bad yourself.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

He turned quickly, and imagined the barrier forming there instead.

The ball bounced off the barrier, then split into two and came at him from two directions.

Just now, NameIess said:

The first figure raised his head in surprise at the second's whisper. "What? That's... no, you're right. It does make sense. He's always fiddling with it, and there have been a lot of odd occurrences since he took over. I guess, with a weapon like that... well, maybe it's not such a stupid idea. Come on, let's get going. Can't be late for the strategy meeting."

The second figure pulled a torch on the wall, opening a secret passage in the corridor that stayed open just long enough for both of them to step through.

Nogard stepped forwards into the chamber. "Erm... I think I'm lost.."

[Immortal Platypus]

11 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Subversion snorted. "Is that supposed to be insulting? Rats are very nice creatures."

  "Nope! I love rats. Hence I leave the rat's nest around."

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"Uh... sure." The medical adventurer walked away very confused.

"Much appreciated."

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"I just prophesied. So I am one."

"Eh. Agree to disagree."

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"You think I don't understand the stakes?" Subversion laughed. "Please. I've seen one of the Plotblades. I know just as well as you what will happen if they're claimed."

"Then what makes you think I was referring to you? Your Author is the one who originally wrote about the Blades. I figured it was a possibility that you'd had such an experience."

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Surprise crossed Subversion's face as the dress appeared. It was gone in an instant, along with the dress, appearing on Platypus instead.

1 minute ago, LessName said:

She sputtered, and burst out laughing at the dress on Platypus, going so far as to snort, which threw her back into fits of laughter.

Platypus laughed as the dress fell to the ground around him, burning. It was quite the wrong shape for him, and teleportation tended to lead to lots of friction when one wasn't prepared for it. It was also now no longer pink, and instead a nice green color. As it burned, the flames changed colors, casting flickering light of all shades. In its light, Platypus no longer looked nice, and relatively non-threatening as he normally did. There was a darker shade to his eyes, and they glinted ominously. His laugh seemed a little more... unnerving as the crackling of the fire warped with it.

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Subversion laughed. "You know, I think maybe we got off on the wrong foot. You're not so bad now that you're insulting Platypus." 

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Faunus wiped a tear from her eye, smiling up at the other woman. “You’re no so bad yourself.”

Platypus really didn't care. This time, he kept his thoughts carefully guarded. If someone tried to read his mind, they'd regret it.

Spoiler

Glad I could unify people.

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Faunus gave a dismissive sniff at his forgiveness, folding her arms across her chest. “What kind of name is Hacob? And I never said Subversion was a fool.” She said with a slight scowl, emphasizing Subversion’s name. Because name calling was pure pettiness. 

"One that Subsy picked, not me."

Edited November 17, 2024 by Immortal Platypus

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

The ball bounced off the barrier, then split into two and came at him from two directions.

Nogard stepped forwards into the chamber. "Erm... I think I'm lost.."

 

Tenth hesitated, attempting and failing to realize two different barriers.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

8 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

After a few minutes, the barrier snapped into reality. 

Charles blew it away into mist. Again.

Nogard waited patiently, hoping to overhear more.

"I'll have you know I take offense at that."

The clothes of the hunters turned into boa constrictors.

The hunters screamed, cursing, falling to the ground, writhing. “You know, I thought this would be a lot harder.” Cricket noted.

Perseus the Avenger, Slayer of the World-Serpent, awoke in a field of grass. He blinked, dusting himself off. Just moments ago, he had been battling the fire giant himself, Surtur. Now, he was in a field of grass. He picked himself up, looking around, and felt at his waist. Felinger, his blade forged by the Dwarf-Lords, was missing. That was bad. He sighed looking around. That idiot would know what to do. “Bacon!” Perseus screamed. “I know you there. Show yourself!” He groaned. The idiot insisted on the ridiculous routine. “Bacon the Bard! Bacon the Bard! Bacon the blazing Bard!” He shouted, cursing his stupidity.

@xinoehp512

Edited November 17, 2024 by TwinStorm

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

46 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

“It’s not important.” 

Not to you, the back of her mind whispered bitterly. She quished the lil voice. 

He seemed hurt. If something is bothering you, why wouldn't it matter to me?

50 minutes ago, NameIess said:

She called me a princess! I'm not a princess, I'm a morally greyish Narrator with hubris issues!

"You're still not helping."

37 minutes ago, LessName said:

“I’m-“ She paused, cocking her head to the side for a moment, as her brow furrowed in thought. “Funny… I don’t know- or remember. I can’t remember much past waking up in the desert. . .”

"Ah, memory loss! Classic. A bit over-used sometimes, but still a classic."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

1 minute ago, LessName said:

Faunus gave a dismissive sniff at his forgiveness, folding her arms across her chest. “What kind of name is Hacob? And I never said Subversion was a fool.” She said with a slight scowl, emphasizing Subversion’s name. Because name calling was pure pettiness. 

She sputtered, and burst out laughing at the dress on Platypus, going so far as to snort, which threw her back into fits of laughter.

Faunus wiped a tear from her eye, smiling up at the other woman. “You’re no so bad yourself.”

"Hey," said Bacon suddenly. "Do you have anything on your schedule for the next thirty minutes or so?"

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

3 minutes ago, LessName said:

Faunus wiped a tear from her eye, smiling up at the other woman. “You’re no so bad yourself.”

Tam blinked. "That was fast."

[Keke They/he]

4 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

He turned quickly, and imagined the barrier forming there instead.

@The sarcasm spren

Ninja!

”Yes. If only… if only our government was willing to explore all these beneficial possibilities.” He sighed, the corruption of the Pact another name for PPUNG weighing of him. 

Asher could tell that whenever he mentioned the ppung he always seemed more down. “Why did the ppung go bad?” or whatever happened to it Asher didnt know exactly what to do or say but they figured they’d try.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

54 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

He set his jaw. “I’d really rather not disturb her, but I have other ways to reach her in… less polite ways. I need to speak with my daughter.” 

Tam sighed, teleporting back to Beosta.

She rubbed her temples. "He says he has other, 'less polite' ways of reaching you if you don't come. Are you absolutely sure you don't want to."

"'Course, I could always stop him, probably."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

The hunters screamed, cursing, falling to the ground, writhing. “You know, I thought this would be a lot harder.” Cricket noted.

Perseus the Avenger, Slayer of the World-Serpent, awoke in a field of grass. He blinked, dusting himself off. Just moments ago, he had been battling the fire giant himself, Surtur. Now, he was in a field of grass. He picked himself up, looking around, and felt at his waist. Felinger, his blade forged by the Dwarf-Lords, was missing. That was bad. He sighed looking around. That idiot would know what to do. “Bacon!” Perseus screamed. “I know you there. Show yourself!” He groaned. The idiot insisted on the ridiculous routine. “Bacon the Bard! Bacon the Bard! Bacon the blazing Bard!” He shouted, cursing his stupidity.

Three breadmunks danced by with maracas, each presenting Perseus with a cupcake.

"Happy Birthday to Bacon" played very softly. 

Bacon-colored confetti rained down. 

"Hello!" exclaimed Bacon. "How would you rate that summoning?"

1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Tenth hesitated, attempting and failing to realize two different barriers.

The balls crashed into him once more, then bounced away. 

 

Be ready for anything.

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

7 minutes ago, The sarcasm spren said:

Asher could tell that whenever he mentioned the ppung he always seemed more down. “Why did the ppung go bad?” or whatever happened to it Asher didnt know exactly what to do or say but they figured they’d try.

“Their leader is sour. He… he has always leaped towards the position of greater power. He is never afraid to take advantage of anyone, and his standby is to withhold technology from others.”

@xinoehp512

Tenth nodded.  Again. 

Edited November 17, 2024 by SpiritOfWrath

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

“Their leader is sour. He… he has always leaped towards the position of greater power. He is never afraid to take advantage of anyone, and his standby is to withhold technology from others.”

“That just seems messed up. What would one gain from that?” Deep inside Asher knew the answer but didnt wanna accept they knew first hand. Cause you know from experience.