The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

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18 hours ago, Ookla the Bacon said:

Bacon sent Faunus a letter. Did you draw this, canonically? Tomato wants to meet the illustrator.

Faunus sent a letter back, No, unfortunately I have never seen this in my life. Must be from someone else.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

4 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Okay. He continued to stare out at the ocean.

Livetha curled up on Beosta’s stomach and fell asleep. 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

3 hours ago, OOKLA the strange said:

Asher raised an eye brow as the bowl floated over. uh silver how is that a thing? I didn’t know there was flying technology now. Asher just sat there trying not to look awkward.

[Eldritch magics,] Silver offers, in a playful tone. [No, this is possible. We use DBF systems for it.]

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Dragonslayer said:

[Eldritch magics,] Silver offers, in a playful tone. [No, this is possible. We use DBF systems for it.]

uhm d b f? What's that?

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, OOKLA the strange said:

uhm d b f? What's that?

[Dragonblood force. Given electricity, it creates a forcefield.]
@Ookla the nostealnamepls

Ista nodded. “I would also like to familiarize myself with your legal codes. Do you have any documentation for it?”

I would like this as well.

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Dragonslayer said:

[Dragonblood force. Given electricity, it creates a forcefield.]
@Ookla the nostealnamepls

Ista nodded. “I would also like to familiarize myself with your legal codes. Do you have any documentation for it?”

I would like this as well.

huh sounds interesting but to confusing for me to actually care about. that's my asher. Not caring about stuff

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, OOKLA the strange said:

huh sounds interesting but to confusing for me to actually care about. that's my asher. Not caring about stuff

[It’s much less dangerous than the explosions we used to use.]

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Dragonslayer said:

[It’s much less dangerous than the explosions we used to use.]

aww not dangerous. Then im definitely not interested. pipe down cade. So can it make humans fly? Asher looked about a bit taking note of the place every few minutes and anything that changed. 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

6 hours ago, Ookla the Dragonslayer said:

Silver promptly ignored the last thought. [Look, I had no choice. And once my subroutines had informed him, I had to give him more information, otherwise he may have acted rashly.]

blue is in denial, but ya

@Ookla the Bacon

 I was a traveler. I tested an invention, and its capabilities. So the landscapes I saw were varied, but all had their merits. When I was growing up, though… it was like this. Except not as much talking. 

"You were in a place with less talking than this?"

4 hours ago, Ookla the nostealnamepls said:

Subversion wiped her eyes, struggling to regain control of her emotions. "It's just... not fair."

 

"What isn't fair?" asked Bacon, conjuring a padded seat and a paper notepad.

4 hours ago, Ookla the nostealnamepls said:

"Because I'm guilty. My actions have resulted only in harm to the Brave Adventurers. All my secrecy, my lies, they have born no fruit save death and chaos."

 

"But... but..." Selppaenip stuttered. "What do you mean?"

2 hours ago, oOkLa ThE fEmALe cHeEsE said:

“Will that suffice?” Sasha asked Lettuce. 

Lettuce accepted the carrots graciously.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Bacon said:

Lettuce accepted the carrots graciously.

Gail smiled. “I’m glad they’re up to scratch.”

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

7 minutes ago, OOKLA the strange said:

aww not dangerous. Then im definitely not interested. pipe down cade. So can it make humans fly? Asher looked about a bit taking note of the place every few minutes and anything that changed. 

[Yes, though it can be slightly finicky.  Unlike the wonderful creation I am, it has absolutely no autonomy, and so cannot make exceptions. It can be difficult to manage, and is very expensive. That’s why your suits are equipped with jets instead… they are easier to make.]

I forgot to mention that…

The shop is boring. Pyk looked at them, pointing at Asher with a fork. “We are running out of time before our appointment. We gotta go.”

@Ookla the Bacon

”There wasn’t any, really. Our overseers didn’t appreciate it.”

Edited November 26, 2024 by Ookla the Dragonslayer

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Dragonslayer said:

[Yes, though it can be slightly finicky.  Unlike the wonderful creation I am, it has absolutely no autonomy, and so cannot make exceptions. It can be difficult to manage, and is very expensive. That’s why your suits are equipped with jets instead… they are easier to make.]

I forgot to mention that…

The shop is boring. Pyk looked at them, pointing at Asher with a fork. “We are running out of time before our appointment. We gotta go.”

@Ookla the Bacon

”There wasn’t any, really. Our overseers didn’t appreciate it.”

Asher looks at him and nods. "Alright" prideful much?

Gtg making dinner

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, OOKLA the strange said:

Asher looks at him and nods. "Alright" prideful much?

Gtg making dinner

[Pride is something I can and often do feel! The other AI’s tell me I shouldn’t, but,] the AI somehow signals a shrug, [it doesn’t change that I feel it!]
Pyk nodded, then stood. “Let’s go, then.”

cya!

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 hour ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

Livetha curled up on Beosta’s stomach and fell asleep. 

Shoe wasn't sure what to think about all this, as he thought about what Beosta and Livetha had recounted about the past night.

He was still embarrassed by the fact that he had not only kissed Beosta, but that he'd told her that he loved her as well.

He sighed and put his face in his hands, resolving to never going to get drunk again, no matter what Beosta threatened him with.

It made him wonder though. He looked over at Beosta, sleeping peacefully on the beach.

Did he love her?

. . .

. . . He wasn't sure, actually.

He'd never really given it much thought before. He hadn't realized it until now, but ever since Bacon and the others had started talking about them being together, he had become determined to not be interested in her, however unconscious the decision had been.

But now . . . he realized now that maybe . . . maybe he did love her.

She really was a wonderful person, and -save for the fact that she'd gotten him drunk- she'd been a good friend. A great one, even.

I made him wonder though- Livetha said she'd been happy when he'd said that- did that mean Beosta felt the same way?

He stared at the ocean for a long while.

Edited November 27, 2024 by Ookla the Inconclusive
grammar even though people already quoted me . . .

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

9 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Shoe wasn't sure what to think about all this, as he thought about what Beosta and Livetha had recounted about the past night.

He was still embarrassed by the fact that he had not only kissed Beosta, but that he'd told her that he loved her as well. He sighed and put his face in his hands. He resolved to never going to get drunk again, no matter what Beosta threatened him with.

It made him wonder though. He looked over at Beosta, sleeping peacefully on the beach.

Did he love her?

. . .

. . . He wasn't sure, actually.

He'd never really given it much thought before. He hadn't realized it until now, but ever since Bacon and everyone had started talking about them being together, he had become determined to not be interested in her, however unconscious the decision had been.

But now . . . he realized now that maybe . . . maybe he did love her.

She really was a wonderful person, and -save for the fact that she'd gotten him drunk- she'd been a good friend. A great one, even.

Livetha said she'd been happy when he'd said that- did that mean Beosta felt the same way?

He stared at the ocean for a long while.

Awwww baby shoeeeee

Beosta wasn’t really happy to wake up, besides the pretty sunrise. Every single day felt like a new, fresh canvas waiting for new, fresh mistakes and new, fresh problems. The problem of her father, for example. And the problem of Shoe. Both problems. 

What would happen if she did go back? Shoe would be fine, right? He had Tam, and not having her around would probably make so many things easier on him. 

She didn’t know what her father wanted, though. Maybe he just wanted to find a way to apologize to her. Maybe he missed her, needed her. Maybe he wanted to fix things and hug her and keep her close. Maybe losing her was like losing his wife all over again. Maybe, when she told him about everything she’d done, his eyes would glow warm with pride and he’d rest his hand on her shoulder and tell her how much she’d grown, how much she reminded him of her mother. 

Just thinking about those things made her want to cry. Having a family again would be… would be wonderful. 

But he had hurt her. 

Whether or not she deserved it— and she had— he’d hurt her. If Shoe could be so kind to her, why couldn’t her own father? 

Shoe… 

She smiled to herself, watching him asleep on the beach. Asleep, which meant she had a few minutes to think. 

And blush, and grin, and even maybe giggle to herself. 

Not that you’ve got much of a chance now, she thought, but still— he’d said I think I love you. Drunk, yes, but he’d said it! And he’d kissed her, too, even if only as part of a game. 

Even if it all meant nothing, she loved being near him. She loved the way she could always see his emotions on his face, and sometimes just looking at him made her want to smile. His presence was so comforting, and hugging him felt more like home than anything else ever. He was so pure and sweet and absolutely perfect and she definitely didn’t deserve him. 

Yeah. Right. There was still that problem. 

But maybe they could go back to being friends, and she could still hug him now and then, and protect him from all the bad things. 

im just assuming he fell asleep here : P 

Edited November 27, 2024 by oOklA thE shInyYyy

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

8 minutes ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

Awwww baby shoeeeee

Beosta wasn’t really happy to wake up, besides the pretty sunrise. Every single day felt like a new, fresh canvas waiting for new, fresh mistakes and new, fresh problems. The problem of her father, for example. And the problem of Shoe. Both problems. 

What would happen if she did go back? Shoe would be fine, right? He had Tam, and not having her around would probably make so many things easier on him. 

She didn’t know what her father wanted, though. Maybe he just wanted to find a way to apologize to her. Maybe he missed her, needed her. Maybe he wanted to fix things and hug her and keep her close. Maybe losing her was like losing his wife all over again. Maybe, when she told him about everything she’d done, his eyes would glow warm with pride and he’d rest his hand on her shoulder and tell her how much she’d grown, how much she reminded him of her mother. 

mhm :3

Pssh Beosta's cute too I guess

Spoiler

Shoe had fallen asleep only a couple hours prior to sunrise, and was currently curled up on his side in the white sand.

Edited November 27, 2024 by Ookla the Inconclusive

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

mhm :3

Pssh Beosta's cute too I guess

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Shoe had fallen asleep only a couple hours prior to sunrise, and was currently curled up on his side in the white sand.

Oh good! He fell asleep! 

I finished my edit  

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

16 minutes ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

Awwww baby shoeeeee

Beosta wasn’t really happy to wake up, besides the pretty sunrise. Every single day felt like a new, fresh canvas waiting for new, fresh mistakes and new, fresh problems. The problem of her father, for example. And the problem of Shoe. Both problems. 

What would happen if she did go back? Shoe would be fine, right? He had Tam, and not having her around would probably make so many things easier on him. 

She didn’t know what her father wanted, though. Maybe he just wanted to find a way to apologize to her. Maybe he missed her, needed her. Maybe he wanted to fix things and hug her and keep her close. Maybe losing her was like losing his wife all over again. Maybe, when she told him about everything she’d done, his eyes would glow warm with pride and he’d rest his hand on her shoulder and tell her how much she’d grown, how much she reminded him of her mother. 

Just thinking about those things made her want to cry. Having a family again would be… would be wonderful. 

But he had hurt her. 

Whether or not she deserved it— and she had— he’d hurt her. If Shoe could be so kind to her, why couldn’t her own father? 

Shoe… 

She smiled to herself, watching him asleep on the beach. Asleep, which meant she had a few minutes to think. 

And blush, and grin, and even maybe giggle to herself. 

Not that you’ve got much of a chance now, she thought, but still— he’d said I think I love you. Drunk, yes, but he’d said it! And he’d kissed her, too, even if only as part of a game. 

Even if it all meant nothing, she loved being near him. She loved the way she could always see his emotions on his face, and sometimes just looking at him made her want to smile. His presence was so comforting, and hugging him felt more like home than anything else ever. He was so pure and sweet and absolutely perfect and she definitely didn’t deserve him. 

Yeah. Right. There was still that problem. 

But maybe they could go back to being friends, and she could still hug him now and then, and protect him from all the bad things. 

im just assuming he fell asleep here : P 

Shoe kept sleeping.

heh

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Shoe kept sleeping.

heh

Beosta made a sandcastle. It was a very bad sandcastle, so she ended up knocking it over and starting from scratch. That one wasn’t quite as bad, and it was very big. She imagined it was a department store with huge signs pointing to the shoe section. 

She also thought about some things. But for the most part, she just let herself not worry for a while and just played in the sand. She left her cloak with Livetha, and underneath it she wore some regular trousers and a loose, long- sleeved but breathable off-white shirt. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

6 minutes ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

Beosta made a sandcastle. It was a very bad sandcastle, so she ended up knocking it over and starting from scratch. That one wasn’t quite as bad, and it was very big. She imagined it was a department store with huge signs pointing to the shoe section. 

She also thought about some things. But for the most part, she just let herself not worry for a while and just played in the sand. She left her cloak with Livetha, and underneath it she wore some regular trousers and a loose, long- sleeved but breathable off-white shirt. 

   Haly oh my gosh you're hilarious

Shoe woke up on the beach for the second time in twelve hours. He sat up and brushed the sand off his face.

Good morning, he said groggily.

Edited November 27, 2024 by Ookla the Inconclusive

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

   Haly oh my gosh you're hilarious

Shoe woke up on the beach for the second time in twelve hours. He sat up and brushed the sand off his face.

Good morning, he said groggily.

“Morning!” She grinned. “Look at my department store castle!” 

Right on cue, the left hand turret fell over. 

“—I’ll fix that.” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

“Morning!” She grinned. “Look at my department store castle!” 

Right on cue, the left hand turret fell over. 

“—I’ll fix that.” 

He snorted a laugh, running his hands through his hair- which apparently still had assorted bush items in it.

That was convenient timing, he said, picking little leaves and sticks out of his hair.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

8 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

He snorted a laugh, running his hands through his hair- which apparently still had assorted bush items in it.

That was convenient timing, he said, picking little leaves and sticks out of his hair.

“Tell me about it,” she grumbled, kneeling to fix the turret. “Scudding castle.” 

Gaioh and Bat appeared, startling Beosta and making her knock over another tower. “Scud you,” she told them both. 

“Hey, guys,” Gaioh said. “So, uh, what are we doing right now?” 

“Fixing my department store castle. No breathing or it will fall over.”

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

3 minutes ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

“Tell me about it,” she grumbled, kneeling to fix the turret. “Scudding castle.” 

Gaioh and Bat appeared, startling Beosta and making her knock over another tower. “Scud you,” she told them both. 

“Hey, guys,” Gaioh said. “So, uh, what are we doing right now?” 

“Fixing my department store castle. No breathing or it will fall over.”

Shoe waved to Gaioh. How's it going? he asked blearily.

He'd made a tiny flag out of a twig and a leaf, which he stuck into the sandcastle carefully.

Edited November 27, 2024 by Ookla the Inconclusive

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Shoe waved to Gaioh. How's it going? he asked blearily.

He made a tiny flag out of a twig and a leaf, then stuck it into the sandcastle.

Beosta beamed at him. 

Liveyha connected him with Gaioh and relayed the message. 

“Oh, things are good,” he said. “You look pretty tired.”