The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, Sequence said:

I don't recall a showdown with Madness, either! Must've been somebody else.

"The pact?" Sequence asked, taking a seat on a woven rocking chair, and gesturing for Pyk to do the same. Another chair sat across from her. 

Probably...

"The name of the government. He was strong enough to trust them. To look past my pride and extend them an olive branch. And they killed him for it."

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

19 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Probably...

"The name of the government. He was strong enough to trust them. To look past my pride and extend them an olive branch. And they killed him for it."

Sequence frowned. "I'm sorry."

Spoiler

I just hit the daily rep limit for the first time since the Colorful wars .

 

Edited November 23, 2024 by Sequence

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

3 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence frowned. "I'm sorry."

  Hide contents

I just hit the daily rep limit for the first time since the Colorful wars .

 

I have yet to hit the rep limit

Pyk looked down. "They... they killed him. And he had not only trusted them... he had saved them... and yet I am still with them."

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam nodded and let go.

Sorry I forgot to respond

Cricket sighed, staring out the window, silently. He didn't have anything to say, but appreciated Tam being there.

2 hours ago, NameIess said:

He arrived... in the kitchen. As he opened the door, he knocked a pot of coffee that had been awkwardly balanced on the counter to the floor, where it shattered loudly.

Moni woke up with a start and burst out into the living room behind Perseus. "Are you the one who's after me?"

"After you? Hardly. I just want to ask you some questions about Endings."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

3 minutes ago, Through the Living Feather said:

She wiped her eyes and looked up at him. “No.”

TW blood and gore, very slightly.

He swallowed hard and closed his eyes, pulling her close again.

Tam and I . . . he began. 

We had been . . . playing a game, her and I, by our river in the mountains. It was harmless at first, but we got a little . . . rowdier than usual.

I tried to push her into the water, but she slipped on a rock and went under in a shallow area . . .

I waited for her to come up, but it took longer . . . and then blood started clouding the water.

She just . . . floated to the surface, completely lifeless. There was blood streaming from her head and into the water, her skull was cracked open, I-

He shuddered.

I just . . . I got to her as quickly as I could. I pulled her out of the water, trying to wake her up . . . but nothing happened. I couldn't do anything to save her.

I ended up sobbing over her body on the shore, just holding her and screaming her name and telling her I was sorry.

There was no where I could have taken her to get help. I felt so powerless. I had no idea what to do.

Then, Sentry showed up.

I'm not entirely sure what he was doing out there. All I know is that he helped me. He led me to a cave; I was carrying Tam, trying to be so gentle with her. I followed him because I didn't know what else to do, and when I had walked through the cave . . .

She was just standing there- Ciara. She seemed surprised to see us, at first, but then she was . . . angry. Extremely angry.

I think Sentry tried to say something to her, but he vanished after a moment. Then she asked me who I was and why I was there . . . I frantically explained that my sister needed help; I don't know why it wasn't obvious immediately.

She seemed like she didn't want to help . . . but she said that she would heal my sister as long as she could also wipe our memories of her; I realize now that it's because she didn't want anyone powerful to know she still existed.

I was so relieved; I thanked her and agreed, and . . . she did it. She healed Tam, and my sister was fine. She was still unconscious though.

I was so happy- I thanked Ciara so many times, but . . . I offhandedly mentioned that Tam was a Narrator, or at least I hinted somehow that she could do things that a Narrator could do . . .

Ciara became even more engaged than she'd been before. She- she took Tam from me-

She said something to me, and threw me out of her stronghold.

I ended up tumbling down a hill. When I finally got up, I felt- odd. Drained, somehow. I also had a few broken bones.

I ran back up to the cave and tried to get back in, but the entrance had vanished. And then I was back to square one. My sister was gone . . . and I couldn't do anything about it.

He was shaking when he finished.

-

Back inside, Tam sat against a wall as tears streamed down her face.

mmm feel free to ask questions, Haly.

Sorry this took so long. And sorry if there are typos.

Goodnight.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

TW blood and gore, very slightly.

He swallowed hard and closed his eyes, pulling her close again.

Tam and I . . . he began. 

We had been . . . playing a game, her and I, by our river in the mountains. It was harmless at first, but we got a little . . . rowdier than usual.

I tried to push her into the water, but she slipped on a rock and went under in a shallow area . . .

I waited for her to come up, but it took longer . . . and then blood started clouding the water.

She just . . . floated to the surface, completely lifeless. There was blood streaming from her head and into the water, her skull was cracked open, I-

He shuddered.

I just . . . I got to her as quickly as I could. I pulled her out of the water, trying to wake her up . . . but nothing happened. I couldn't do anything to save her.

I ended up sobbing over her body on the shore, just holding her and screaming her name and telling her I was sorry.

There was no where I could have taken her to get help. I felt so powerless. I had no idea what to do.

Then, Sentry showed up.

I'm not entirely sure what he was doing out there. All I know is that he helped me. He led me to a cave; I was carrying Tam, trying to be so gentle with her. I followed him because I didn't know what else to do, and when I had walked through the cave . . .

She was just standing there- Ciara. She seemed surprised to see us, at first, but then she was . . . angry. Extremely angry.

I think Sentry tried to say something to her, but he vanished after a moment. Then she asked me who I was and why I was there . . . I frantically explained that my sister needed help; I don't know why it wasn't obvious immediately.

She seemed like she didn't want to help . . . but she said that she would heal my sister as long as she could also wipe our memories of her; I realize now that it's because she didn't want anyone powerful to know she still existed.

I was so relieved; I thanked her and agreed, and . . . she did it. She healed Tam, and my sister was fine. She was still unconscious though.

I was so happy- I thanked Ciara so many times, but . . . I offhandedly mentioned that Tam was a Narrator, or at least I hinted somehow that she could do things that a Narrator could do . . .

Ciara became even more engaged than she'd been before. She- she took Tam from me-

She said something to me, and threw me out of her stronghold.

I ended up tumbling down a hill. When I finally got up, I felt- odd. Drained, somehow. I also had a few broken bones.

I ran back up to the cave and tried to get back in, but the entrance had vanished. And then I was back to square one. My sister was gone . . . and I couldn't do anything about it.

He was shaking when he finished.

-

Back inside, Tam sat against a wall as tears streamed down her face.

mmm feel free to ask questions, Haly.

Sorry this took so long. And sorry if there are typos.

Goodnight.

That was a little more than Beosta had expected. 

Somehow it made her feel better. She immediately felt awful, but… maybe he understood a little more than she’d thought. 

She hugged him harder. “I see,” she murmured. “That makes a lot of things make sense.” 

Night Glassy Glassy Glass Glass 

[kajsa ㅇㅅㅇ she/her]

11 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

Selppaenip carefully strained the pineapple out of the drink, then went out back and vanquished it.

"Whyever not? Dancing's incredibly fun!"

“I don’t know how,” she admitted. “We don’t really dance where I come from.”

[TwinStorm He/Him]

9 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

TW blood and gore, very slightly.

He swallowed hard and closed his eyes, pulling her close again.

Tam and I . . . he began. 

We had been . . . playing a game, her and I, by our river in the mountains. It was harmless at first, but we got a little . . . rowdier than usual.

I tried to push her into the water, but she slipped on a rock and went under in a shallow area . . .

I waited for her to come up, but it took longer . . . and then blood started clouding the water.

She just . . . floated to the surface, completely lifeless. There was blood streaming from her head and into the water, her skull was cracked open, I-

He shuddered.

I just . . . I got to her as quickly as I could. I pulled her out of the water, trying to wake her up . . . but nothing happened. I couldn't do anything to save her.

I ended up sobbing over her body on the shore, just holding her and screaming her name and telling her I was sorry.

There was no where I could have taken her to get help. I felt so powerless. I had no idea what to do.

Then, Sentry showed up.

I'm not entirely sure what he was doing out there. All I know is that he helped me. He led me to a cave; I was carrying Tam, trying to be so gentle with her. I followed him because I didn't know what else to do, and when I had walked through the cave . . .

She was just standing there- Ciara. She seemed surprised to see us, at first, but then she was . . . angry. Extremely angry.

I think Sentry tried to say something to her, but he vanished after a moment. Then she asked me who I was and why I was there . . . I frantically explained that my sister needed help; I don't know why it wasn't obvious immediately.

She seemed like she didn't want to help . . . but she said that she would heal my sister as long as she could also wipe our memories of her; I realize now that it's because she didn't want anyone powerful to know she still existed.

I was so relieved; I thanked her and agreed, and . . . she did it. She healed Tam, and my sister was fine. She was still unconscious though.

I was so happy- I thanked Ciara so many times, but . . . I offhandedly mentioned that Tam was a Narrator, or at least I hinted somehow that she could do things that a Narrator could do . . .

Ciara became even more engaged than she'd been before. She- she took Tam from me-

She said something to me, and threw me out of her stronghold.

I ended up tumbling down a hill. When I finally got up, I felt- odd. Drained, somehow. I also had a few broken bones.

I ran back up to the cave and tried to get back in, but the entrance had vanished. And then I was back to square one. My sister was gone . . . and I couldn't do anything about it.

He was shaking when he finished.

-

Back inside, Tam sat against a wall as tears streamed down her face.

mmm feel free to ask questions, Haly.

Sorry this took so long. And sorry if there are typos.

Goodnight.

Cricket sat down next to Tam. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

12 hours ago, Sequence said:

"Stop!" Sequence shouted again, her tone this time laced with power and reverberation. With that, raw molten god-metal flowed from the ground, and proceeded to encase the Render in a solid orb of containment. The metal itself was an iridescent purple color.

The Render is indeed stopped. It thumps against the orb, but cannot move it; the investiture stops its telekinesis. Kion slumps to the ground, panting and wide-eyed. “Thank you. You saved me - with the words. The Narration. What did I just do?” 

[Keke They/he]

15 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

Nogard smiled, taking Subversion's hand and leading her to the dance floor. "Why so?"

"Oh dear. That seems incredibly tiresome! You don't have an off switch for them or anything?"

If one were to look at Nogard, one would see a red-headed, green-eyed man in his early twenties. Because that's what he was.

Selppaenip gave a cheerful wave of farewell, then went to stand over by the refreshment table in case any pineapples tried to sneak in.

You caught me, I'm actually an artificial intelligence pretending to be a human being.

"Nice!" said Bacon, blissfully unaware of the conversation between Subversion and Lady Bug. "I have spiders at home that eat diamond."

I am awake and pretty sure im alive.

Asher shook their head, “that would be a lot easier if i did.” Punch him, punch him, punch him. Asher put their hands in their pockets. “I wish i did.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

14 hours ago, Through the Living Feather said:

“But…” 

She dropped the clay, wiped her hands on her cloak, and pressed them to her eyes. “I’m sorry. I don’t… I’m trying,” she choked. “But I don’t know what I should believe anymore, and every time I think about it or talk about it it just gets worse and I know I need to just shut up because nobody cares and they’re my problems and not yours, but it feels like I’m drowning sometimes. I don’t know which way is up, and I don’t know where to reach because I don’t know where to reach at all, but if I give up I’m afraid it’ll keep you up at night. Which is presumptuous of me, and selfish to even think you might care, but I…” 

She barely managed to choke down the knot of panic and hate and shame. “I’m sorry,” she whispered again. 

Lady Bug tilted her head back to critically examine his coat. “Hmm. It does look quite sturdy.” 

"I can lend some to you, if you like," suggested Bacon. "I could even loan you one of the spiders. Number 5078 has been clamoring for a chance to get out and see the world."

5 hours ago, Kajsa said:

“I don’t know how,” she admitted. “We don’t really dance where I come from.”

"That's a shame! Well, I'm afraid I'm a terrible teacher, but I'm sure we can find someone here who will be able to give you dancing lessons."

1 hour ago, The sarcasm spren said:

I am awake and pretty sure im alive.

Asher shook their head, “that would be a lot easier if i did.” Punch him, punch him, punch him. Asher put their hands in their pockets. “I wish i did.”

"Hmm," said Bacon, tapping his chin. "Generally speaking, I just ignore voices until they go away, but it doesn't sound like that's working for you. Have you tried bargaining with them?"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

33 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"I can lend some to you, if you like," suggested Bacon. "I could even loan you one of the spiders. Number 5078 has been clamoring for a chance to get out and see the world."

"That's a shame! Well, I'm afraid I'm a terrible teacher, but I'm sure we can find someone here who will be able to give you dancing lessons."

"Hmm," said Bacon, tapping his chin. "Generally speaking, I just ignore voices until they go away, but it doesn't sound like that's working for you. Have you tried bargaining with them?"

“That would be fantastic. I’ll take excellent care of it,” she promised. 

[LessName]

15 hours ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Hello, Faunus," said a Bacon clone at the food stand. "Adjusting to life on the Thread?"

“Hello Bacon,” She said with a smile, “I think I’m adjusting quite well, thank you. And how have you been?”

[Through the Living Questio he/him]

On 11/12/2024 at 2:09 PM, xinoehp512 said:

"Well, I have a castle made entirely out of them!"

Bacon teleported them both to the castle to demonstrate. 

"What do you suppose they're talking about, Shoe?" asked Bacon thoughtfully.

“Woah, that’s cool!” and then he promptly falls back asleep.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

13 hours ago, Through the Living Feather said:

That was a little more than Beosta had expected. 

Somehow it made her feel better. She immediately felt awful, but… maybe he understood a little more than she’d thought. 

She hugged him harder. “I see,” she murmured. “That makes a lot of things make sense.” 

Night Glassy Glassy Glass Glass 

That was not nearly as detailed as I wanted to make it. Oh well.

There's a bit more detail to it than that, but I just . . . I feel so guilty about it, he whispered, It was all my fault. And even now that she's back, I don't know what to say. She doesn't even know yet-

He remembered that his sister would have been perfectly able to hear what he was saying.

-except that she probably heard that whole thing! He panicked, pulling away from Beosta a little. I need to go find her!

He gave her one last tight hug. Thank you so much; you're such a kind and wonderful person and I don't know what I would do without you and I'm sorry I have to go but maybe we can continue this later-? Um- bye! He said awkwardly, letting go and sprinting towards the building.

4 hours ago, TwinStorm said:

Cricket sat down next to Tam. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked.

They're in a back room now btw

"Nothing," she sniffled, rubbing the tears away with her sleeve. "Well . . . maybe not nothing. I know why Shoe's been acting so weird towards me."

Edited November 23, 2024 by Through The Living Glass

[Keke They/he]

1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said:

"I can lend some to you, if you like," suggested Bacon. "I could even loan you one of the spiders. Number 5078 has been clamoring for a chance to get out and see the world."

"That's a shame! Well, I'm afraid I'm a terrible teacher, but I'm sure we can find someone here who will be able to give you dancing lessons."

"Hmm," said Bacon, tapping his chin. "Generally speaking, I just ignore voices until they go away, but it doesn't sound like that's working for you. Have you tried bargaining with them?"

“Did that, it ended poorly for myself and the guy who suggested that, then again it was a bit ago, when i was new to this whole thing. Maybe it could work,” Asher thought to said voices, leave me alone. Uhhmmm no I’ve said before your stuck with me, the other one just always stays with me no matter what i do. If i didnt you’d make people so much worse. Uh your a party pooper, anyways who suggested this cuz now i gotta beat them up. Was it the bacon dude? If so i have a few things to say to him like your parents hate you becuase who the hell names their child bacon, two you look like if someone tried to make the perfect child and failed miserabley, and three this is why your Parents hate you. HEY! WHATS THE HECK MAN! “AH yes thats why i dont do that.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

We are back.

You can find all the past (and future) episodes here.

The radio coughed up some noise.

"Hello all, and welcome back to The Longest Thread- Misadventures™! As always, my name is Bacon the Bard, here to fill you in on all the plots, tangents, and absolute nonsense that you missed out on!

To begin with, we have cause for celebration! The Longest Thread recently reached a momentous milestone: 3000 pages in length! This episode is dedicated the the hundreds of Authors that have made all of this possible.

Now, onto the happenings! Our last episode ended (circa pg. 2986) with a decisive victory for our heroes against the withergeists and a decisive loss against the Brave Adventurers. We were left with the promise of several things on the horizon; a trial for the Great Wizard, several prospective Ennullers, and Beosta's as-of-yet unresolved feelings.

In this episode, we will ask deep questions. Such as: Is it right to execute murderers? and: How handsome is red hair, really? We will see a new character of mysterious import, and find out what my sidekick Lettuce the Rabbit has been up to for the past couple hundred pages. (Spoiler alert: it wasn't saving the world). And, most importantly, we will party to celebrate 3000 pages. All this and more on this week's episode of The Longest Thread!

~Theme Song plays~

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When we last left the Buffet Crew, Shoe was coughing as a side effect of his earlier nullite injection. It being the end of the day, with no sign of his symptoms abating, we call upon the consultant to give us advice. He explains that Shoe's body exhibits an unusual affinity to the nullite, and that in order to eliminate the symptoms he will need to redirect the flows of energy inside of himself manually. Fortunately, he happens to be both an Ennuller and a licensed Ennulling instructor, so he is able to offer his assistance.

Shoe is somewhat conflicted about becoming an Ennuller due to his past, but eventually accepts the consultant's help. Beosta provides moral support throughout the process, and before long, he has successfully filtered the Nullite from his body into a central core and become officially an Ennuller sort of! More importantly, he no longer has to worry about pesky symptoms like going entirely gray and being unable to move.

The consultant gives Shoe a business card, promises to come back later for an appointment, then leaves. Shoe is slightly worried about taking Ennulling lessons, but Beosta steals his anxiety.

They meet back up with the rest of the group, who were waiting for them.

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While Shoe is having his lesson, Cricket receives a message from his stalker announcing that 'my hunters are closing in.' Cricket is understandably concerned by this message, but after the panic wears off he decides he is tired of running and wants to stand and fight.

Shortly after Shoe returns from his lesson, the attack begins! Hunters shower the party with mordite arrows and attempt to incinerate us. (During the fight, Tam runs into Beosta's father. He demands to meet with his daughter, but Tam (at Beosta's request) refuses.) Shoe notices Beosta's distress and they have a moment together. I summon some firefighters, but the hunters murder them (and their little dogs, too) cementing them as irredeemable monsters. So I turn their clothes into snakes to try and capture them.

This is apparently enough to cause the mastermind of the whole operation to show his face. Turns out, he's a crazy Ennuller! A fight scene ensues. I get a new dog, and name him Carrot! Shoe and Beosta have another moment regarding Beosta's doubts about what to do with her life now that she's finished her CD. They are able to capture one of the hunters, who is named Xanine. The fight concludes with Ennullers (summoned by Platypus) showing up and taking the rogue Ennuller (who's name is Sangent) into custody.

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Shoe and Beosta interrogate Xanine. He tells them that Cricket was an experiment that broke free, and that he will become a dangerous threat to the Thread if not destroyed.

At this point, Cricket shows up, and the group discusses whether or not they should kill the hunter. Shoe is strongly against the idea, but Beosta and Cricket are both conflicted. Xanine eventually riles Cricket up by gloating about an event in their past. Beosta changes her mind about sparing the man, and Cricket lashes out with his abilities, killing him.

Immediately afterwards, he regrets his actions. Shoe is horrified at the death, and disturbed by Beosta's willingness to kill the man. Beosta reassures Cricket that killing Xanine was the right thing to do, but is unable to convince Shoe. Tam takes them to a beach to try and give them a calm location to resolve their difficulties. Shoe confesses his worries to Livetha in private, asking her for advice on how best to help Beosta. After a brief conversation, and some time in thought, he finally arrives at a course of action.

Before we can learn about that course of action, however, PAGE 3000 ARRIVES! Sequence sends out invitations to absolutely everbody and we get ready to party!

But before that, what happened to everybody else?

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Upon landing, Selppaenip is shocked to discover that ..., who has been teaching him normalcy, is actually the founder of the Brave Adventurers! Despite his history with the organization, the group is still taken into custody. Selppaenip is given crucial information regarding the situation and told to keep it secret. He then assists the Brave Adventurers in defeating the errant computer system in the teleporter room.

Meanwhile, Nogard and Gail get lost and accidentally overhears some important information regarding something that may happen at the trial regarding a secret weapon. Nogard opts not to make a fuss about this so as to avoid trouble for now, but I doubt he's forgotten! He teleports to the Brave Adventurer's main base, where he reunites with Selppaenip and learns that the great warrior is to be the Great Wizard's lawyer in the upcoming trial. How that will proceed remains to be seen.

While they are discussing preparations for the trial, Sequence's invitation arrives and they accept it.

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Pyk continues showing Asher his cool tech and teaching her all about his world's history. He gives her a cool suit that can fit inside a dagger. Their conversation is interrupted when they receive invitations to Sequence's party, which they accept.

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Despite his long day, morning finds Tenth sleepless. His is disturbed from his fruitful rest by Charles, his Ennuller teacher. Charles takes him to an empty room and begins to teach him the fundamentals- focusing particularly on strengthening willpower. He explains that with greater will- greater control- he will be able to overcome the corruption that stains his soul. He receives an invitation from Sequence, but refuses it in favor of training.

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And now, for the arrival of a very important person- Faunus! What import they will have I'm not yet certain, but I know they will be important. I had a premonition in a very oracular location, after all! (We know it's conducive to such things, because Subversion was prophesying left and right!) Speaking of Subversion, she and Faunus hit it off kind of poorly at first, but quickly grow to become friends. We also see the appearance of another Narrator- Lady Bug. (I'm sure you'll be important! I just didn't have any premonitions about you! Sorry.) We as Narrators welcome Faunus to the Thread and give her the rundown on being a Narrator. (There is much changing of appearance.) Eventually, me and Lady Bug get into a show-off, which we take to Sequence's party.

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In other news, someone who I do not remember ever meeting named Perseus the Avenger summons me and asks for my help committing genocide in order to get locked away inside a prison. Why... frankly, I'm not entirely clear on why. But apparently I helped him break out of said prison, so he came to me for help. He comes up with the idea that a Plotblade will solve all his problems, and so resolves to steal Endings from Moni, since she's a pacifist. He accepts Sequence's invitation, hoping to find Moni at the party.

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Sasha, having been distracted for the past couple hundred pages, finally snaps back to attention when one of the crazy color-changing rabbits speaks to her. Lettuce wakes up (he was sleeping THE ENTIRE TIME) and wonders where everyone has gone. They receive an answer in the form of an invitation to Sequence's party.

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Another new character named Kion shows up out of nowhere. He is surprised to find the Narrators completely unfazed by the terrifying beast known as a Render that he lives in fear of. He (and the Render) accept invitations to Sequence's party.

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And now, what you've all been waiting for: the party!

Sequence hosts the party out of a cabin that she apparently built herself (without Narration- pretty impressive!) People meet and mix and mingle. Sequence is an excellent host, talking with all of the guests. And there are a lot of guests!

I begin a dance with Lady Bug. We chat back and forth about Narratorial matters, and she promises to dedicate a career in poetry to me. (I'll hold you to that!)

Perseus looks for Moni but is unable to find her (she would rather sleep than party) so gets some help from Lady Bug to portal to her exact location.

Gail has tea with Sequence.

Natsu, Quagmire, and Dewdrop appear after being gone for a while.

Bookwyrm also makes a special appearance!

Unintelligible also shows up.

Kion's Render attempts to attack him, but is thwarted by Sequence. Kion is somehow able to create a spell that mimics Narration.

Nogard appears and is carefully given a story that his mind can understand regarding the purpose behind the party. He reunites with Shoe and they briefly exchange stories about their adventures. He also asks Subversion to dance.

Selppaenip vanquishes the pineapples in the drink.

I chat with Asher about the voices in her head, and with Sasha about learning how to dance.

Beosta goes outside by herself and feels conflicted about her own character. Shoe goes outside to be with her. They have a moment together. Beosta then brings up what happened with Xanine and they debate the morality of executing murderers.

Cricket strikes up a conversation with Tam about the frantic pace of life, and about his past.

Tam and Gaioh chat about Gaioh's past.

Ista shows up and complains to Sequence about how unhelpful Onyx has been.

Subversion and Lady Bug have a private conversation that for some reason I couldn't hear. How strange.

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And with that, we've come to the end of the episode! The party is still in full swing, so I think I'll go back and enjoy myself for a little longer before it ends. Eventually, I imagine we'll get back to the many threats our heroes will face in the next episode of The Longest Thread- Misadventures™; for now, we party!

Happy page 3000! Thank you all for listening, and have a good night.

Please direct all concerns, complaints, and/or corrections to @xinoehp512.

Edited November 23, 2024 by xinoehp512

[Keke They/he]

8 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

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We are back.

You can find all the past (and future) episodes here.

The radio coughed up some noise.

"Hello all, and welcome back to The Longest Thread- Misadventures™! As always, my name is Bacon the Bard, here to fill you in on all the plots, tangents, and absolute nonsense that you missed out on!

To begin with, we have cause for celebration! The Longest Thread recently reached a momentous milestone: 3000 pages in length! This episode is dedicated the the hundreds of Authors that have made all of this possible.

Now, onto the happenings! Our last episode ended (circa pg. 2986) with a decisive victory for our heroes against the withergeists and a decisive loss against the Brave Adventurers. We were left with the promise of several things on the horizon; a trial for the Great Wizard, several prospective Ennullers, and Beosta's as-of-yet unresolved feelings.

In this episode, we will ask deep questions. Such as: Is it right to execute murderers? and: How handsome is red hair, really? We will see a new character of mysterious import, and find out what my sidekick Lettuce the Rabbit has been up to for the past couple hundred pages. (Spoiler alert: it wasn't saving the world). And, most importantly, we will party to celebrate 3000 pages. All this and more on this week's episode of The Longest Thread!

~Theme Song plays~

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When we last left the Buffet Crew, Shoe was coughing as a side effect of his earlier nullite injection. It being the end of the day, with no sign of his symptoms abating, we call upon the consultant to give us advice. He explains that Shoe's body exhibits an unusual affinity to the nullite, and that in order to eliminate the symptoms he will need to redirect the flows of energy inside of himself manually. Fortunately, he happens to be both an Ennuller and a licensed Ennulling instructor, so he is able to offer his assistance.

Shoe is somewhat conflicted about becoming an Ennuller due to his past, but eventually accepts the consultant's help. Beosta provides moral support throughout the process, and before long, he has successfully filtered the Nullite from his body into a central core and become officially an Ennuller sort of! More importantly, he no longer has to worry about pesky symptoms like going entirely gray and being unable to move.

The consultant gives Shoe a business card, promises to come back later for an appointment, then leaves. Shoe is slightly worried about taking Ennulling lessons, but Beosta steals his anxiety.

They meet back up with the rest of the group, who were waiting for them.

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While Shoe is having his lesson, Cricket receives a message from his stalker announcing that 'my hunters are closing in.' Cricket is understandably concerned by this message, but after the panic wears off he decides he is tired of running and wants to stand and fight.

Shortly after Shoe returns from his lesson, the attack begins! Hunters shower the party with mordite arrows and attempt to incinerate us. (During the fight, Tam runs into Beosta's father. He demands to meet with his daughter, but Tam (at Beosta's request) refuses.) Shoe notices Beosta's distress and they have a moment together. I summon some firefighters, but the hunters murder them (and their little dogs, too) cementing them as irredeemable monsters. So I turn their clothes into snakes to try and capture them.

This is apparently enough to cause the mastermind of the whole operation to show his face. Turns out, he's a crazy Ennuller! A fight scene ensues. I get a new dog, and name him Carrot! Shoe and Beosta have another moment regarding Beosta's doubts about what to do with her life now that she's finished her CD. They are able to capture one of the hunters, who is named Xanine. The fight concludes with Ennullers (summoned by Platypus) showing up and taking the rogue Ennuller (who's name is Sangent) into custody.

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Shoe and Beosta interrogate Xanine. He tells them that Cricket was an experiment that broke free, and that he will become a dangerous threat to the Thread if not destroyed.

At this point, Cricket shows up, and the group discusses whether or not they should kill the hunter. Shoe is strongly against the idea, but Beosta and Cricket are both conflicted. Xanine eventually riles Cricket up by gloating about an event in their past. Beosta changes her mind about sparing the man, and Cricket lashes out with his abilities, killing him.

Immediately afterwards, he regrets his actions. Shoe is horrified at the death, and disturbed by Beosta's willingness to kill the man. Beosta reassures Cricket that killing Xanine was the right thing to do, but is unable to convince Shoe. Tam takes them to a beach to try and give them a calm location to resolve their difficulties. Shoe confesses his worries to Livetha in private, asking her for advice on how best to help Beosta. After a brief conversation, and some time in thought, he finally arrives at a course of action.

Before we can learn about that course of action, however, PAGE 3000 ARRIVES! Sequence sends out invitations to absolutely everbody and we get ready to party!

But before that, what happened to everybody else?

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Upon landing, Selppaenip is shocked to discover that ..., who has been teaching him normalcy, is actually the founder of the Brave Adventurers! Despite his history with the organization, the group is still taken into custody. Selppaenip is given crucial information regarding the situation and told to keep it secret. He then assists the Brave Adventurers in defeating the errant computer system in the teleporter room.

Meanwhile, Nogard and Gail get lost and accidentally overhears some important information regarding something that may happen at the trial regarding a secret weapon. Nogard opts not to make a fuss about this so as to avoid trouble for now, but I doubt he's forgotten! He teleports to the Brave Adventurer's main base, where he reunites with Selppaenip and learns that the great warrior is to be the Great Wizard's lawyer in the upcoming trial. How that will proceed remains to be seen.

While they are discussing preparations for the trial, Sequence's invitation arrives and they accept it.

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Pyk continues showing Asher his cool tech and teaching her all about his world's history. He gives her a cool suit that can fit inside a dagger. Their conversation is interrupted when they receive invitations to Sequence's party, which they accept.

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Despite his long day, morning finds Tenth sleepless. His is disturbed from his fruitful rest by Charles, his Ennuller teacher. Charles takes him to an empty room and begins to teach him the fundamentals- focusing particularly on strengthening willpower. He explains that with greater will- greater control- he will be able to overcome the corruption that stains his soul. He receives an invitation from Sequence, but refuses it in favor of training.

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And now, for the arrival of a very important person- Faunus! What import they will have I'm not yet certain, but I know they will be important. I had a premonition in a very oracular location, after all! (We know it's conducive to such things, because Subversion was prophesying left and right!) Speaking of Subversion, she and Faunus hit it off kind of poorly at first, but quickly grow to become friends. We also see the appearance of another Narrator- Lady Bug. (I'm sure you'll be important! I just didn't have any premonitions about you! Sorry.) We as Narrators welcome Faunus to the Thread and give her the rundown on being a Narrator. (There is much changing of appearance.) Eventually, me and Lady Bug get into a show-off, which we take to Sequence's party.

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In other news, someone who I do not remember ever meeting named Perseus the Avenger summons me and asks for my help committing genocide in order to get locked away inside a prison. Why... frankly, I'm not entirely clear on why. But apparently I helped him break out of said prison, so he came to me for help. He comes up with the idea that a Plotblade will solve all his problems, and so resolves to steal Endings from Moni, since she's a pacifist. He accepts Sequence's invitation, hoping to find Moni at the party.

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Sasha, having been distracted for the past couple hundred pages, finally snaps back to attention when one of the crazy color-changing rabbits speaks to her. Lettuce wakes up (he was sleeping THE ENTIRE TIME) and wonders where everyone has gone. They receive an answer in the form of an invitation to Sequence's party.

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Another new character named Kion shows up out of nowhere. He is surprised to find the Narrators completely unfazed by the terrifying beast known as a Render that he lives in fear of. He (and the Render) accept invitations to Sequence's party.

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And now, what you've all been waiting for: the party!

Sequence hosts the party out of a cabin that she apparently built herself (without Narration- pretty impressive!) People meet and mix and mingle. Sequence is an excellent host, talking with all of the guests. And there are a lot of guests!

I begin a dance with Lady Bug. We chat back and forth about Narratorial matters, and she promises to dedicate a career in poetry to me. (I'll hold you to that!)

Perseus looks for Moni but is unable to find her (she would rather sleep than party) so gets some help from Lady Bug to portal to her exact location.

Gail has tea with Sequence.

Natsu, Quagmire, and Dewdrop appear after being gone for a while.

Bookwyrm also makes a special appearance!

Unintelligible also shows up.

Kion's Render attempts to attack him, but is thwarted by Sequence. Kion is somehow able to create a spell that mimics Narration.

Nogard appears and is carefully given a story that his mind can understand regarding the purpose behind the party. He reunites with Shoe and they briefly exchange stories about their adventures. He also asks Subversion to dance.

Selppaenip vanquishes the pineapples in the drink.

I chat with Asher about the voices in her head, and with Sasha about learning how to dance.

Beosta goes outside by herself and feels conflicted about her own character. Shoe goes outside to be with her. They have a moment together. Beosta then brings up what happened with Xanine and they debate the morality of executing murderers.

Cricket strikes up a conversation with Tam about the frantic pace of life, and about his past.

Tam and Gaioh chat about Gaioh's past.

Ista shows up and complains to Sequence about how unhelpful Onyx has been.

Subversion and Lady Bug have a private conversation that for some reason I couldn't hear. How strange.

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And with that, we've come to the end of the episode! The party is still in full swing, so I think I'll go back and enjoy myself for a little longer before it ends. Eventually, I imagine we'll get back to the many threats our heroes will face in the next episode of The Longest Thread- Misadventures™; for now, we party!

Happy page 3000! Thank you all for listening, and have a good night.

Please direct all concerns, complaints, and/or corrections to @xinoehp512.

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[xinoehp512 he/him]

1 hour ago, Through the Living Feather said:

“That would be fantastic. I’ll take excellent care of it,” she promised. 

"Good! Number 5078 will be glad. You'll be able to keep up with his diamond appetite?"

1 hour ago, LessName said:

“Hello Bacon,” She said with a smile, “I think I’m adjusting quite well, thank you. And how have you been?”

"Busy," said Bacon with a sigh. "Making a podcast is a lot of work!"

1 hour ago, WhyEverNot_8 said:

“Woah, that’s cool!” and then he promptly falls back asleep.

Tomato the Tarantula scurried over and poked him in the face with a hairy leg.

42 minutes ago, The sarcasm spren said:

“Did that, it ended poorly for myself and the guy who suggested that, then again it was a bit ago, when i was new to this whole thing. Maybe it could work,” Asher thought to said voices, leave me alone. Uhhmmm no I’ve said before your stuck with me, the other one just always stays with me no matter what i do. If i didnt you’d make people so much worse. Uh your a party pooper, anyways who suggested this cuz now i gotta beat them up. Was it the bacon dude? If so i have a few things to say to him like your parents hate you becuase who the hell names their child bacon, two you look like if someone tried to make the perfect child and failed miserabley, and three this is why your Parents hate you. HEY! WHATS THE HECK MAN! “AH yes thats why i dont do that.”

Bacon chuckled. "You're just jealous because you don't have a name! You're just Asher's Evil Voice in Her Head."

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 hour ago, Through The Living Glass said:

That was not nearly as detailed as I wanted to make it. Oh well.

There's a bit more detail to it than that, but I just . . . I feel so guilty about it, he whispered, It was all my fault. And even now that she's back, I don't know what to say. She doesn't even know yet-

He remembered that his sister would have been perfectly able to hear what he was saying.

-except that she probably heard that whole thing! He panicked, pulling away from Beosta a little. I need to go find her!

He gave her one last tight hug. Thank you so much; you're such a kind and wonderful person and I don't know what I would do without you and I'm sorry I have to go but maybe we can continue this later-? Um- bye! He said awkwardly, letting go and sprinting towards the building.

They're in a back room now btw

"Nothing," she sniffled, rubbing the tears away with her sleeve. "Well . . . maybe not nothing. I know why Shoe's been acting so weird towards me."

“Why?” Cricket asked, concerned. If there was one thing he hated, it was his friends being sad.

[Keke They/he]

7 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Good! Number 5078 will be glad. You'll be able to keep up with his diamond appetite?"

"Busy," said Bacon with a sigh. "Making a podcast is a lot of work!"

Tomato the Tarantula scurried over and poked him in the face with a hairy leg.

Bacon chuckled. "You're just jealous because you don't have a name! You're just Asher's Evil Voice in Her Head."

I have a name... .. ... .  It's cade... my name is cade. I am named cade.sure thing. Thats totally not something you just made up. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

12 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

“Why?” Cricket asked, concerned. If there was one thing he hated, it was his friends being sad.

That and murderers, apparently 

"He's the reason Ciara took me."

-

Shoe burst into the building, looking around frantically for Tam.

I'm in the back, she said quietly.

He didn't respond, but he headed into the back hallways and started looking for her.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

That and murderers, apparently 

"He's the reason Ciara took me."

-

Shoe burst into the building, looking around frantically for Tam.

I'm in the back, she said quietly.

He didn't respond, but he headed into the back hallways and started looking for her.

XD

Cricket stared astounded for a second, then realization flooded into his head. "Tam..." he said, having no way to console her. "I'm so sorry."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

12 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

XD

Cricket stared astounded for a second, then realization flooded into his head. "Tam..." he said, having no way to console her. "I'm so sorry."

She shrugged and wiped her face again. "It's not exactly what it sounds like, but . . ."

Shoe ran to the room, but stopped in the doorway.

He stared at his sister for a moment.

Tam? he said softly, walking over and kneeling on the ground in front of her. She didn't look up from the floor.

You can have Cricket interact or just be an observer or whatever you want. Up to you 

Edited November 23, 2024 by Through The Living Glass

[TwinStorm He/Him]

7 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She shrugged and wiped her face again. "It's not exactly what it sounds like, but . . ."

Shoe ran to the room, but stopped in the doorway.

He stared at his sister for a moment.

Tam? he said softly, walking over and kneeling on the ground in front of her. She didn't look up from the floor.

You can have Cricket interact or just be an observer or whatever you want. Up to you 

We’ll see how the conversation goes!