The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[NameIess]

Just now, Through the Living Feather said:

Lady Bug's mind was silent for a moment. Romance? 

Yeah, romance. You know, dancing in the moonlight? That's romantic.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

44 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

"This will require more thought," she decided. "At the moment, I'm trying not to step on your feet."

"You should kidnap him," he suggested helpfully. "And go on vacation or something. That might help."

Owch Shoe xD 

"Step all you want," Bacon said proudly. "The boots are steel-toed. I won't feel a thing."

26 minutes ago, The sarcasm spren said:

"after a few months you learn to tune it out eventually. Im on mission to figure out what they are. When I was alive I didn't hear them, but after I died and came back to life, er half life thing, I started hearing them." this guy is hard to annoy, cant he just get annoyed already, ugghhhhuh sorry about him he's a bit... strange. "They are completely contrasting in personality and stuff."

"Like an angel and a demon on your shoulder, huh?"

15 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Subversion's eyes drifted over to the dance floor as well. "I wonder how long the party will go for? We can't ignore the happenings of the Thr-the world forever."

 

"Until people get tired of it, I suppose." Nogard looked at Subversion. "Would you like to dance?"

11 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Shoe smiled slightly. Well, I should go find Beosta. I'll leave you two to it.

It was good to see you again, Nogard. Goodbye for now!

He walked outside to go find Beosta.

She rolled her eyes playfully. "Wow, good to know you don't need us," she joked.

"I want to hear more about this witch-slaying quest later!" Nogard called after him.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Yeah, romance. You know, dancing in the moonlight? That's romantic.

She frowned. Oh. That's........... good to know. Wait--- am I married to Bacon now or something?

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

13 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

Beosta had moved down to the edge of the lake. She'd never been close to a lake or river as a child--- the closest she'd come was her school on the island, but that had been different. Enveloping. The lake was just there, still and peaceful like a pool of glass. 

Shoe spotted her a little ways away. He walked over to her.

Hey.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 minute ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Step all you want," Bacon said proudly. "The boots are steel-toed. I won't feel a thing."

"That's definitely good." The boots did look quite solid. She added steel toes to her own boots, then decided they didn't look nice enough and changed it to diamond. 

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Shoe spotted her a little ways away. He walked over to her.

Hey.

She turned, then smiled. "Hi, Shoe. What's up?"

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, xinoehp512 said:

"I want to hear more about this witch-slaying quest later!" Nogard called after him.

Okay! he called back, grinning.

Just now, Through the Living Feather said:

She turned, then smiled. "Hi, Shoe. What's up?"

He shrugged, looking out at the lake. Bacon said you were all alone out here, so I came to keep you company.

You guys I love the plotting it's so funny 

[NameIess]

1 minute ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Until people get tired of it, I suppose." Nogard looked at Subversion. "Would you like to dance?"

"Of course!" Subversion smiled warmly. "You shouldn't have let Shoe get away though. Him and Beosta have to dance together at some point."

2 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

She frowned. Oh. That's........... good to know. Wait--- am I married to Bacon now or something?

Um, no? Assuming you didn't exchange wedding vows, dancing doesn't imply marriage, or even necessarily romantic interest. Dancing can be a non-romantic thing that's just fun to do.

Unintelligible showed up to the party a little late, but walked over and waved to Sequence. "Hey! Sorry I'm late, I was trying to find an actually useful Plotblade."

@Sequence

[Keke They/he]

5 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Step all you want," Bacon said proudly. "The boots are steel-toed. I won't feel a thing."

"Like an angel and a demon on your shoulder, huh?"

"Until people get tired of it, I suppose." Nogard looked at Subversion. "Would you like to dance?"

"I want to hear more about this witch-slaying quest later!" Nogard called after him.

“Thats actually a good way to describe it.” Does this guy get annoyed, uuhhhhhhhhh, think quieter please, uhhhhhhh punch him, that’ll make him annoyed, right? I’d be annoyed if i got punched, a solid knuckle to the face.  No no, we dont hurt people, dude we killed for a living for like— and your done speaking. “Thats the only way to describe it.” Asher adjusted their mask a bit again.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

6 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Okay! he called back, grinning.

He shrugged, looking out at the lake. Bacon said you were all alone out here, so I came to keep you company.

You guys I love the plotting it's so funny 

Thank you. I appreciate that. 

It's really pretty here. 

3 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Of course!" Subversion smiled warmly. "You shouldn't have let Shoe get away though. Him and Beosta have to dance together at some point."

Um, no? Assuming you didn't exchange wedding vows, dancing doesn't imply marriage, or even necessarily romantic interest. Dancing can be a non-romantic thing that's just fun to do.

Unintelligible showed up to the party a little late, but walked over and waved to Sequence. "Hey! Sorry I'm late, I was trying to find an actually useful Plotblade."

@Sequence

Ohh. She paused. So what does?

[NameIess]

Just now, Through the Living Feather said:

Ohh. She paused. So what does?

Um, exchanging vows, in front of a priest or some similarly authoritative-wait, why do you ask?

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Um, exchanging vows, in front of a priest or some similarly authoritative-wait, why do you ask?

So I don't marry someone by accident, silly. Would you want to get married by accident??

[NameIess]

Just now, Through the Living Feather said:

So I don't marry someone by accident, silly. Would you want to get married by accident??

Well, no. Subversion breathed a sigh of relief. I thought for a second you were going to try marrying Bacon.

[Keke They/he]

4 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

So I don't marry someone by accident, silly. Would you want to get married by accident??

 

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

Well, no. Subversion breathed a sigh of relief. I thought for a second you were going to try marrying Bacon.

This is the funniest conversations I’ve read the past few days. XD

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

19 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

Thank you. I appreciate that. 

It's really pretty here. 

It is, he agreed. Nice and peaceful.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

8 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Well, no. Subversion breathed a sigh of relief. I thought for a second you were going to try marrying Bacon.

She snorted aloud, accidentally. I don’t even know him very well. I’ve known him for, like, eight pages. Maybe ten. He is handsome, though. I’m not above admitting that. 

7 minutes ago, The sarcasm spren said:

 

This is the funniest conversations I’ve read the past few days. XD

Why thank you *eloquent bow* 

don’t ask me how a bow can be eloquent. 

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

It is, he agreed. Nice and peaceful.

I wonder what my mom woulda thought of it. She liked rain. 

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Through the Living Feather said:

She snorted aloud, accidentally. I don’t even know him very well. I’ve known him for, like, eight pages. Maybe ten. He is handsome, though. I’m not above admitting that. 

Why thank you *eloquent bow* 

don’t ask me how a bow can be eloquent. 

I wonder what my mom woulda thought of it. She liked rain. 

I done even know what eloquent means so your good

[NameIess]

1 minute ago, Through the Living Feather said:

She snorted aloud, accidentally. I don’t even know him very well. I’ve known him for, like, eight pages. Maybe ten. He is handsome, though. I’m not above admitting that. 

Handsome? Bacon? I've never really thought to look at him. Speaking of, is Nogard handsome? He hasn't been described in a while and I'm starting to forget what he looks like.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, NameIess said:

Handsome? Bacon? I've never really thought to look at him. Speaking of, is Nogard handsome? He hasn't been described in a while and I'm starting to forget what he looks like.

They’re all handsome, I’m sure. Nogard is passable. I haven’t looked at him either. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

5 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

I wonder what my mom woulda thought of it. She liked rain. 

It's raining? Lol okay

Liked?

Oh.

I'm sorry.

Edited November 23, 2024 by Through The Living Glass

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

6 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

I wonder what my mom woulda thought of it. She liked rain. 

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

It's raining? Lol okay

Sequence's World, ever attentive to the needs of its guests, provided.

It began to rain. The deck was shielded by an invisible barrier, but beyond that, it fell freely. Ripples of droplets sprinkled all across the vast lake, causing a pleasant shimmering affect in concert with the reflection of the setting sun. The rain itself was warm, and almost felt like it was hitting with less force when it connected, as if the raindrops were hollow.

3 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said:

"...I'd probably put in narrative safeguards. Make it physically impossible for it to happen. Of course, if another Narrator decided to infringe upon that, action would have to be taken...but everyone Narrator here - that I know of - is respectable enough not to start murdering people." He paused. "I hope."

"That's harder than it seems, in reality. Not quite as simple as Narrating a barrier that prevents violence, y'know? I think it's easier to keep an eye out manually, and take are of it myself when the time arises. This is my planet, and that gives me some extra leverage, so to say. I don't really think anybody will incite violence anyways."

3 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Thirty, huh?" said Nogard, still slightly dazed. "You look pretty young for thirty."

He blinked and flushed. "Er... I don't mean..."

 

Selppaenip chuckled. "I appreciate the sentiment! But I fear I am too fearsome to be simply normal. Perhaps, with the help of Master ... , I will learn those ways in time."

Sequence laughed. "Don't worry, I get it. I'll take it as a compliment! But yes, I am in fact... 30. Yeah. 30 years. 15,000 days. Yes." Sequence shifted awkwardly. 

 

"Well, good luck then! And for the record, I don't think you're too fearsome.

3 hours ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

 

“Pyk. I assume you are Sequence?” He was in a power suit, but it quickly shrunk down and entered a katana at his side. The katana was made of Mordite, but was sheathed. The sheath contained enough Nullite in it to be immune to Narration. 

He took the hand, shaking it.

 

 

Tenth does not wish to go to the party, only to master his power. He didn’t want it acting out again.

"Nice to meet you, Pyk! I am indeed Sequence, and I welcome you to Sequence's World! Tell me a bit about yourself! How long have you been around? Have you gone on any interesting adventures? What are some of your interests?"

3 hours ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Ista appeared at the party, looking around. 

Sequence smiled as she approached. "Welcome! I remember you, Ista! I believe I, and later Everyone, helped you and your compatriots find Onyx, no? How have you been?"

2 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

The Render shifts many of the larger chunks of material it contains around, causing more grinding noises. “Maybe the mage is out.” 
Meanwhile, Kion, aka the mage, touches the seal on his invitation and arrives at the party. @Sequence 

The Render, which had wandered a bit away from the entrance, suddenly springs into action, charging towards Kion. 

"Welcome!" Sequence said to Kion as he appeared. "Welcome to-" She stopped and her eyes widened as she spotted the charging Render. "Hey! Wait, stop!" Thick wooden roots grew up from the ground to wrap around the Render's legs in a very strong attempt to keep it stationary."

1 hour ago, kpShadowFox said:

Dewdrop’s wings fluttered as she tilted her head, the curiosity practically glowing in her emerald eyes. "A Plotblade, you said? That name alone has me itching with questions! Is it a weapon forged from the threads of fate itself? A blade that shapes destinies as it cuts? Oh, please, you have to tell me—what makes it so special?"

She paused, her gaze softening as she hovered a bit closer, her voice dropping to a gentle tone. "And... forgive me for prying, but when you mentioned the Plotblade, you seemed... well, you shuddered. Something about that memory spooked you, didn't it? What happened, if you don’t mind sharing? It’s alright if you’d rather not, but I can’t help but feel there’s a tale there—a story that needs to be told, even if only in whispers."

Dewdrop’s demeanor brightened again as she twirled in the air, her silver hair catching the light like spun moonlight. "Now, about Ookla the Unintelligible! That’s a name to remember. What sort of quest were they on? Were they as baffling as their name suggests? Did you have to decode riddles or translate their cryptic babbling? Oh, please tell me they were one of those endearingly odd types who somehow always manage to save the day despite all odds!"

She floated closer, her wings shimmering with excitement. "I’ll admit, I’m not the type to let a mystery lie—I’d sooner leap through a hundred thorny bushes than leave a question unanswered! I promise not to poke too hard, though... just maybe a little nudge." She smirked with a playful gleam in her eye, clearly enjoying the art of asking questions far more than giving them space to go unanswered.

Natsu’s ears perked up, his eyes widening slightly as he crossed his arms and leaned back on one foot. "You built this planet?" he repeated, a note of impressed disbelief in his tone. He gave a low whistle. "Well, that certainly beats most of my accomplishments during my many years of wandering. Color me humbled, Sequence. Guess you really are the Narrator of all Narrators."

He glanced around at the gathering, his sharp gaze scanning the crowd. "An occasion of peace, huh? Admirable, but ambitious. Especially if some of these guests are more interested in holding grudges than holding hands." His voice carried a faint trace of skepticism, though his smirk remained. "Still, I can’t fault you for trying. Nothing wrong with shaking the cosmere up a bit for a good cause."

Dewdrop fluttered closer, her wings shimmering brightly as she smiled. "Ooooh, I like her!" she exclaimed, clasping her hands together. "A creator, a dreamer, and a mediator? Sequence, darling, you’re an inspiration." Her expression softened as she gestured grandly to the gathering. "And you’ve brought all these lovely people together. If anyone can pull off a party of peace, I’d wager it’s you."

Quagmire, as always, remained silent. His katana rested lightly against his shoulder as he shifted his weight. "Peace is fragile. Hope it holds." He said no more, his eyes flicking briefly to Natsu and Dewdrop as if gauging their thoughts.

Natsu sighed, his mischievous demeanor softening as he addressed Sequence directly. "Well, you’ve got yourself quite the crowd, and we’re here now, too. If you need a clever fox, a charming fairy, or a... brooding enigma to help keep things smooth, you know where to find us. Here’s hoping your vision comes true, Sequence. It’d be nice to see peace last for once."

Sequence looked just a touch dizzy. "Well, the Plotblade of Conflict has the ability to grow in power to match that of your opponent, whomever it may be. Very useful, actually." She shifted uncomfortably at the fairy's mention of her reaction to her memory. "It isn't important. Unintelligible, on the other hand, is quite important! I consider him to be a good friend of mine. Way back in the day, I helped him on a quest to save the Narrator known as Nameless, and Unintelligible's feats were quite impressive. Later on, he saved me from some scary people... Uh... Saved me from some more scary people... He helped me find the Dreamsmith, who crafted this lovely thing for me." She held out her hand, and a dagger reminiscent of a kunai appeared in her hand with a puff of smoke. It was colored cyan and white, with a wickedly sharp edge and a gemstone inset in the center. Sequence admired it happily. 

She then turned to Natsu's questions, laughing a bit as her cheeks flushed in embarassment. "'Narrator of all Narrators'? That's a bit of an exaggeration. There have certainly been Narrators more prominent than I! And, although I don't think any of them made their own planets, they certainly could have without much effort."

Sequence smiled at the comments on peace. "Well, thank you! I certainly hope it holds. And, if it doesn't, I have full confidence in my ability to deescalate the situation. Whether that be through banishment, or more... brutal means." A slight flicker of something dark flashes across Sequence's face. "Peace is very important to me, and there will not be any fighting on my world. Not as long as I live and breathe."

30 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Unintelligible showed up to the party a little late, but walked over and waved to Sequence. "Hey! Sorry I'm late, I was trying to find an actually useful Plotblade."

@Sequence

Sequence gasped and quickly wrapped Unintelligible in a big hug. "It's so good to see you, old friend! No worries at all, this party will last as long as it needs to. How have you been? What have you been up to?" Sequence offered him a cup of tea as she released him. 

[NameIess]

2 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

They’re all handsome, I’m sure. Nogard is passable. I haven’t looked at him either. 

Hm. Maybe I'll try asking Bacon.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

It's raining? Lol okay

Liked?

Oh.

I'm sorry.

Oh she just meant like since her mom liked rain maybe she’d like the lake but I guess it’s raining now cuz sequence says  

my bad; I knew I shoulda been more clear  I don’t mind tbh

Beosta tilted her face up as a warm rain began to fall. Thank you. It doesn’t hurt much anymore. It’s been a long time. 

Sometimes, she added, I wonder what she would have thought of me now. 

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

Hm. Maybe I'll try asking Bacon.

Good idea. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

20 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence's World, ever attentive to the needs of its guests, provided.

It began to rain. The deck was shielded by an invisible barrier, but beyond that, it fell freely. Ripples of droplets sprinkled all across the vast lake, causing a pleasant shimmering affect in concert with the reflection of the setting sun. The rain itself was warm, and almost felt like it was hitting with less force when it connected, as if the raindrops were hollow.

I miss warm rain. 

All the rain out here in Utah is cold. 

Speaking of which . . .

16 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

Oh she just meant like since her mom liked rain maybe she’d like the lake but I guess it’s raining now cuz sequence says  

my bad; I knew I shoulda been more clear  I don’t mind tbh

Beosta tilted her face up as a warm rain began to fall. Thank you. It doesn’t hurt much anymore. It’s been a long time. 

Sometimes, she added, I wonder what she would have thought of me now. 

Hah! Love it! XD

Shoe shrugged. I think she'd have been proud of you.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

I miss warm rain. 

All the rain out here in Utah is cold. 

Ugh! I know, right? Rain here sucks always. In summer, I’m like “man why can’t it be sunny?” And in winter, I’m like “man why isn’t this snow?”

Edited November 23, 2024 by Sequence

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

25 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence's World, ever attentive to the needs of its guests, provided.

It began to rain. The deck was shielded by an invisible barrier, but beyond that, it fell freely. Ripples of droplets sprinkled all across the vast lake, causing a pleasant shimmering affect in concert with the reflection of the setting sun. The rain itself was warm, and almost felt like it was hitting with less force when it connected, as if the raindrops were hollow.

"That's harder than it seems, in reality. Not quite as simple as Narrating a barrier that prevents violence, y'know? I think it's easier to keep an eye out manually, and take are of it myself when the time arises. This is my planet, and that gives me some extra leverage, so to say. I don't really think anybody will incite violence anyways."

Sequence laughed. "Don't worry, I get it. I'll take it as a compliment! But yes, I am in fact... 30. Yeah. 30 years. 15,000 days. Yes." Sequence shifted awkwardly. 

 

"Well, good luck then! And for the record, I don't think you're too fearsome.

"Nice to meet you, Pyk! I am indeed Sequence, and I welcome you to Sequence's World! Tell me a bit about yourself! How long have you been around? Have you gone on any interesting adventures? What are some of your interests?"

Sequence smiled as she approached. "Welcome! I remember you, Ista! I believe I, and later Everyone, helped you and your compatriots find Onyx, no? How have you been?"

"Welcome!" Sequence said to Kion as he appeared. "Welcome to-" She stopped and her eyes widened as she spotted the charging Render. "Hey! Wait, stop!" Thick wooden roots grew up from the ground to wrap around the Render's legs in a very strong attempt to keep it stationary."

Sequence looked just a touch dizzy. "Well, the Plotblade of Conflict has the ability to grow in power to match that of your opponent, whomever it may be. Very useful, actually." She shifted uncomfortably at the fairy's mention of her reaction to her memory. "It isn't important. Unintelligible, on the other hand, is quite important! I consider him to be a good friend of mine. Way back in the day, I helped him on a quest to save the Narrator known as Nameless, and Unintelligible's feats were quite impressive. Later on, he saved me from some scary people... Uh... Saved me from some more scary people... He helped me find the Dreamsmith, who crafted this lovely thing for me." She held out her hand, and a dagger reminiscent of a kunai appeared in her hand with a puff of smoke. It was colored cyan and white, with a wickedly sharp edge and a gemstone inset in the center. Sequence admired it happily. 

She then turned to Natsu's questions, laughing a bit as her cheeks flushed in embarassment. "'Narrator of all Narrators'? That's a bit of an exaggeration. There have certainly been Narrators more prominent than I! And, although I don't think any of them made their own planets, they certainly could have without much effort."

Sequence smiled at the comments on peace. "Well, thank you! I certainly hope it holds. And, if it doesn't, I have full confidence in my ability to deescalate the situation. Whether that be through banishment, or more... brutal means." A slight flicker of something dark flashes across Sequence's face. "Peace is very important to me, and there will not be any fighting on my world. Not as long as I live and breathe."

Sequence gasped and quickly wrapped Unintelligible in a big hug. "It's so good to see you, old friend! No worries at all, this party will last as long as it needs to. How have you been? What have you been up to?" Sequence offered him a cup of tea as she released him. 

Pyk gave a slightly bitter laugh. “You could say I’ve had some adventures. I am mainly a scientist, but before that, I helped bring down a gang. But the government supporting it… they are still in power.”

Ista nodded. “A bit frustrated with Onyx. Didn’t go too well.”