NameIess Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: I suppose if she were distressed by them, yes. "Well I believe this woman wants to keep her memories of her brother." Subversion said frustratedly. "Let's circle back. What evidence do you have that-" She frowned. "That... oh, oh dear." 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: Bacon drooped. "Aw, man..." "I believe there was going to be a meal afterwards, and gift-giving to the bride and groom. You can still enjoy that." -- Malevolence tried the connection again. Master Malan? I need to speak with you. Are you available? @Ookla the Irreplaceable 51 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: The sword broke through the shield cleanly, the tip of it nicking Kion's shoe. Palsu stabbed at the armored figure's neck from behind.
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: “Yes… that is not something I myself am allowed to help with. The Render specifically counters Kion, who is being actively nerfed to prevent him from simply using a spell like annihilation, decapitation, or obliteration.” “I suppose a conspiracy between the two of you would be required to actually turn me against me, though I am still slightly reluctant.” “I am unsure. It could be a useful contingency to prepare.” “I will build similar controls into the portion of the security I am responsible for as well. What do you mean by a minister of Entoturis?” I actually think I told Rebus what Afterimage was before he met Rebus - or at least the idea that became Afterimage. Remember the naturally occurring AI (no contradictions here!)? ”My main goal here is to prevent abuse of Parasite - and any application of its power. A minister… I dunno. What you two are - I don’t really know what your level of authority would be called here.” ”I have an idea - even if he doesn’t do it automatically, he might be fooled by this power. But other than that… I am ready if you are.” @Halcyon The Only The Scribe raised an eyebrow. “Oh yea? And who decides what is bad? As an author, and at the dictations of my Author, I understand the duality that comes with morality. Do you?” Edited January 11, 2025 by SpiritOfWrath
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 6 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said: “I suppose that’s fair. Though I don’t think such an expulsion system would ever be necessary.” “No bad people shall ever enter Entoturis,” Lady Bug vowed. Rebus shrugs. “I don’t see how we would enforce that, or even decide upon what qualifies. Preventing active combat seems a much more reasonable goal.” 1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said: I actually think I told Rebus what Afterimage was before he met Rebus - or at least the idea that became Afterimage. Remember the naturally occurring AI (no contradictions here!)? ”My main goal here is to prevent abuse of Parasite - and any application of its power. A minister… I dunno. What you two are - I don’t really know what your level of authority would be called here.” ”I have an idea - even if he doesn’t do it automatically, he might be fooled by this power. But other than that… I am ready if you are.” Oh yeah, I do remember that. Afterimage is made from the Casts, then? “Yes, that makes sense. Minister is a decent placeholder term, I suppose. I believe Parasite can be rebalanced to a reasonable level, however.” “Interesting… what would we be ready for, other than fighting if there is a fight? Nothing bad has happened yet.”
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 11 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: @Halcyon The Only The Scribe raised an eyebrow. “Oh yea? And who decides what is bad? As an author, and at the dictations of my Author, I understand the duality that comes with morality. Do you?” She shrugged. “Nobody will hurt anyone here.” 5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: Rebus shrugs. “I don’t see how we would enforce that, or even decide upon what qualifies. Preventing active combat seems a much more reasonable goal.” Oh yeah, I do remember that. Afterimage is made from the Casts, then? “Yes, that makes sense. Minister is a decent placeholder term, I suppose. I believe Parasite can be rebalanced to a reasonable level, however.” “Interesting… what would we be ready for, other than fighting if there is a fight? Nothing bad has happened yet.” “Fighting. Stealing. Whatever arises.”
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 7 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: Rebus shrugs. “I don’t see how we would enforce that, or even decide upon what qualifies. Preventing active combat seems a much more reasonable goal.” Oh yeah, I do remember that. Afterimage is made from the Casts, then? “Yes, that makes sense. Minister is a decent placeholder term, I suppose. I believe Parasite can be rebalanced to a reasonable level, however.” “Interesting… what would we be ready for, other than fighting if there is a fight? Nothing bad has happened yet.” Yea. I’m almost tempted to let him be power taken… “It has been - these precautions with it (it specifically, not Enturis) are what I have already - permanently and unchangeably rebalancing it.” ”I dunno. I just gathered from the fact that the “Thread” told you it could no longer help you, and the fact that you said you would no longer run, and given the name of the person you are going to face… it seems inevitable.” Just now, Halcyon The Only said: She shrugged. “Nobody will hurt anyone here.” “Fighting. Stealing. Whatever arises.” “That seems better. A set action that results in expulsion - not a vague concept that depended on the given and individual context.”
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: Yea. I’m almost tempted to let him be power taken… “It has been - these precautions with it (it specifically, not Enturis) are what I have already - permanently and unchangeably rebalancing it.” ”I dunno. I just gathered from the fact that the “Thread” told you it could no longer help you, and the fact that you said you would no longer run, and given the name of the person you are going to face… it seems inevitable.” “That seems better. A set action that results in expulsion - not a vague concept that depended on the given and individual context.” “When can we open it for public use?”
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said: “When can we open it for public use?” “My security measures are complete.”
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 2 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said: She shrugged. “Nobody will hurt anyone here.” “Fighting. Stealing. Whatever arises.” 1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said: “That seems better. A set action that results in expulsion - not a vague concept that depended on the given and individual context.” “I concur. If someone within the grounds of Entoturis causes intentional injury, permanently takes possession of another’s belongings without permission, or a similar action as agreed upon by the two of us - with the Scribe breaking ties, they are either imprisoned or expelled from Entoturis.” 4 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said: “When can we open it for public use?” Rebus quickly retcons his own contributions, having believed they hadn’t yet started. “I have completed my part, or at least what I have thought of so far.” 7 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: Yea. I’m almost tempted to let him be power taken… “It has been - these precautions with it (it specifically, not Enturis) are what I have already - permanently and unchangeably rebalancing it.” ”I dunno. I just gathered from the fact that the “Thread” told you it could no longer help you, and the fact that you said you would no longer run, and given the name of the person you are going to face… it seems inevitable.” Rebus shrugs at Afterimage. “You may be right. But a preemptive strike would be idiocy unless we learn that Devastation actually wants to harm us.”
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 6 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: “My security measures are complete.” 2 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: “I concur. If someone within the grounds of Entoturis causes intentional injury, permanently takes possession of another’s belongings without permission, or a similar action as agreed upon by the two of us - with the Scribe breaking ties, they are either imprisoned or expelled from Entoturis.” Rebus quickly retcons his own contributions, having believed they hadn’t yet started. “I have completed my part, or at least what I have thought of so far.” She beamed. “So I could distribute flyers or something?”
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 2 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said: She beamed. “So I could distribute flyers or something?” “Yes - I shall advertise as well. Should we have a cost to enter, stay, use resources there, or some combination of those three? If so, I think it should be something whimsical, like to share or give something that belongs to you. Your name, your time, your pocket lint, your story, your hat, your vorpal sword… it doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it is yours.”
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 6 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: “I concur. If someone within the grounds of Entoturis causes intentional injury, permanently takes possession of another’s belongings without permission, or a similar action as agreed upon by the two of us - with the Scribe breaking ties, they are either imprisoned or expelled from Entoturis.” Rebus quickly retcons his own contributions, having believed they hadn’t yet started. “I have completed my part, or at least what I have thought of so far.” Rebus shrugs at Afterimage. “You may be right. But a preemptive strike would be idiocy unless we learn that Devastation actually wants to harm us.” With that, Afterimage shrugged, and waited. @Halcyon The Only as well The Scibe nodded. “I believe expulsion should be one of the more minor penalties - and imprisonment should occur in only cases when the offender would be even too dangerous outside of Enturis.” The Scribe Narrated a small tag on his shirt, reading, “Security Consultant.”
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: With that, Afterimage shrugged, and waited. @Halcyon The Only as well The Scibe nodded. “I believe expulsion should be one of the more minor penalties - and imprisonment should occur in only cases when the offender would be even too dangerous outside of Enturis.” The Scribe Narrated a small tag on his shirt, reading, “Security Consultant.” Rebus waits with Afterimage, ready to non-Narratively teleport him to Rebus prime, should there be a need to do so. “Yes… a warning, then temporary expulsion, then permanent expulsion, then imprisonment, in order of harshness. Ennullers potentially have more resources to imprison people, anyway.” A second version of Rebus appears near the Interface. “Alright, you’re supposed to mind control me?” 1
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: Rebus waits with Afterimage, ready to non-Narratively teleport him to Rebus prime, should there be a need to do so. “Yes… a warning, then temporary expulsion, then permanent expulsion, then imprisonment, in order of harshness. Ennullers potentially have more resources to imprison people, anyway.” A second version of Rebus appears near the Interface. “Alright, you’re supposed to mind control me?” Wait is second Rebus testing the Notblade? *confuzllization*
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 Just now, SpiritOfWrath said: Wait is second Rebus testing the Notblade? *confuzllization* No, the second Rebus is supposed to be always controlled by the Notblade so the security system can Narrate.
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: No, the second Rebus is supposed to be always controlled by the Notblade so the security system can Narrate. oh, ok. (Although… not by the Notblade directly, I hope…) The Scribe snapped, and second Rebus went limp, a code of law being ingrained in a mind that resembled an automation more than a normal mind. ”There we go - enforcing the security.” He also added countermeasures to prevent Rebus from directly controlling this clone, as that may be an exploitable weakness. Edited January 11, 2025 by SpiritOfWrath
Aeoryi she/her Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 1 hour ago, Dragonheir said: “Rebus’ is me; Rebus’s personality and resources without Narration or his soul. He - I - did that to prevent your blade from revealing the truth of the machinations he is organizing. I am unsure what I will do with me.” Rebus’’s collar poofs into utility fog, forcing the hand back. Rebus’ smiles in an intentionally frustrating manner. “Let’s not escalate this to violence. How are you today?” Foreshadowing sees beyond Narrative, Desolation thought. "My blade does not reveal truth; it merely reveals what may be." 1 hour ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: Atreides sighed, looking around, and grabbed Rebus by the collar. "Why was I named?" He looked around, noting Desolation and smiled. "I know of you. An evil from the ancient past. You drove Thaidakar to his doom." "I do not, unfortunately, know you." Desolation said. "I long for a fight though, little Narrator."
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 23 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said: oh, ok. (Although… not by the Notblade directly, I hope…) The Scribe snapped, and second Rebus went limp, a code of law being ingrained in a mind that resembled an automation more than a normal mind. ”There we go - enforcing the security.” He also added countermeasures to prevent Rebus from directly controlling this clone, as that may be an exploitable weakness. The body of this version of Rebus crumbles away, leaving a small CPU-like box, complete with pulsing orange lights. Rebus, standing behind the Scribe, smiles. “Space efficient. Just Narration and a chunk of my soul. You can put me in the wall, I suppose.” 18 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: Foreshadowing sees beyond Narrative, Desolation thought. "My blade does not reveal truth; it merely reveals what may be." "I do not, unfortunately, know you." Desolation said. "I long for a fight though, little Narrator." “The removal of the Narration was not the counter against your Plotblade. What may be is indeed not truth, but it does involve planning. Thus, what is to be done with me and what I am to do is separate from the main machination of the original.” He smirks. Which Rebus is the Foreshadowing string tracking? What does that do?
TwinStorm He/Him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 1 hour ago, Dragonheir said: “Yes… that is not something I myself am allowed to help with. The Render specifically counters Kion, who is being actively nerfed to prevent him from simply using a spell like annihilation, decapitation, or obliteration.” “I suppose a conspiracy between the two of you would be required to actually turn me against me, though I am still slightly reluctant.” “I am unsure. It could be a useful contingency to prepare.” “I will build similar controls into the portion of the security I am responsible for as well. What do you mean by a minister of Entoturis?” 1 hour ago, NameIess said: "Well I believe this woman wants to keep her memories of her brother." Subversion said frustratedly. "Let's circle back. What evidence do you have that-" She frowned. "That... oh, oh dear." "I believe there was going to be a meal afterwards, and gift-giving to the bride and groom. You can still enjoy that." -- Malevolence tried the connection again. Master Malan? I need to speak with you. Are you available? @Ookla the Irreplaceable Palsu stabbed at the armored figure's neck from behind. Malevolence. Then you failed again? I warned you, failure is not tolerated. The figure turned, slapping Palsu across the face, sending him flying. To the side, Perseus leapt at him, unsheathing his knives, and striking. 28 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: Foreshadowing sees beyond Narrative, Desolation thought. "My blade does not reveal truth; it merely reveals what may be." "I do not, unfortunately, know you." Desolation said. "I long for a fight though, little Narrator." He laughed. "If you wish for a challenge, fight Platypus. He wields Vengeance, after all. No, I am here for power."
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 5 hours ago, NameIess said: Malevolence gasped as the field fell, color returning to the pavilion. "Impossible! The machine was shielded!" Malevolence's suit moved dodged or blocked Cricket's attacks automatically, moving under the direction of its combat protocols. "You think I can't beat you just because you've got your powers back? Well I've prepared for this eventuality!" Malevolence lunged for Cricket, well-tailored suit transforming into a full suit of black armor with boosters on the back that accelerated him forward with incredible speed. "Prepare for death Cricket! I will-*thunk* Malevolence's cry of agony was muffled by his faceplate as a black spike clipped his leg. The other two spike shot up so that he was trapped between the three, blood leaking from his right leg. His armor powers up with red energy, lasers shooting out and slicing him free. Metal seals over his wounded leg, and he turns towards Tempest, boosters moving with incredible speed. Heroes have such weaknesses. All I need is a hostage, and- "Villain!" The Priest bellows. "You have no place here!" Golden light explodes from his book, thousands of letters wrapping around Malevolence and holding him in place. "This day is a day of happy endings! A day when the life of Julian and the life of Tempest come to an end, a day when the life of Julian and Tempest begins. On this day two stories are merged into one story. And that story has no place for one such as you!" More and more letters swirled out of the book, cocooning the wedding-disturber until he could no longer be seen through the magnificent mass of glowing characters. "Begone! Begone from this place and trouble us no more." There was a flash of pure light, a sound like the shattering of glass, and then silence. The Priest straightened his robe, a satisfied expression on his face. "Well that settles that. Bat, my thanks to you in handling that ruffian." The cocoon of golden letters returned in a stream to his book, revealing that Malevolence had vanished. Nodding to himself, the Priest turned to Julian and Tempest. "I now pronounce you man and wife." He said simply. "You may kiss the bride." Dude, that's awesome Tam was impressed. 5 hours ago, Halcyon The Only said: Lady Bug zoned out, too impatient to pay much attention to this matter. The phone waited patiently in Malevolence’s pocket. Bat turned red. He did very much appreciate the artful way the priest had vanished Malevolence like that, though. That has been really cool. He hurried over to Cricket. “Are you hurt at all?” @Ookla the Irreplaceable Gaioh yawned. He wondered if he could get away with stealing some snacks. *applause for the priest* 3 hours ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: I love the priest so much Cricket gasped, falling to the ground. He had been too weak.Then he saw the spikes and the priest. Julian embraced Tempest and kissed him. 3 hours ago, Halcyon The Only said: I wanted to give you a quick word of advice. Are you at all Thread-aware? ME TOO Bat dropped to his knees next to Cricket, looking for injuries. "Cricket, oh gosh, are you okay?" 3 hours ago, NameIess said: The Priest smiled, looking down at his book as new words formed in it. Then he snapped it shut. "My thanks to you for choosing me as your priest. Always a joy to have this opportunity." He turned and began walking away. "I have very little idea what that means, so no." 3 hours ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: He gave him his hand. "I did nothing." he said softly. "I failed to beat Love, it was you and Tam and the priest who did that." "Wait, father!" Tempest called out, catching his arm. "Thank you. For everything." 2 hours ago, Halcyon The Only said: "Thanks," Gaioh said, eyeing the snack table. -- All you need to know is that these children have very important people behind them. Gods. Unless they decide to let them fall, they will not fall. However, there are things about these gods we can turn to our advantage. Many of them would not turn away an opportunity to see their champions suffer. If I were you, I would renegotiate your terms with your employer. Capture them alive. Keep them together. Deliver them to your employer, completing your commitment, and let them escape him instead. I believe they're all due for a few existential crises anyway. As long as you keep them together to play off of each other, you should be able to capture them and appease the gods at the same time. "I know," Bat said. He cleaned Cricket's knuckle with alcohol and wrapped it with a bandage, then took the other one. "But that's okay. Quid pro quo. You'll get so many chances to save us back." Bat felt incredibly light. He'd broken something on purpose kinda. He'd done something important! 2 hours ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: "I don't know. Sometimes... I feel it's better to die, than to be around me. I only cause death and destruction." 2 hours ago, Halcyon The Only said: "You've saved Tam's life." 1 hour ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: "Thanks." he said softly. "How's Tam?" 1 hour ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: "I already have servants attacking them. I seek something more... powerful." He walked over to Tam. @Through The Living Glass Tam turned herself into a crab and scuttled between the bars of the cage towards Cricket and Bat. "Hey! I'm- I'm fine. Are you okay? Are you hurt?"
TwinStorm He/Him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 Just now, Through The Living Glass said: Dude, that's awesome Tam was impressed. Tam turned herself into a crab and scuttled between the bars of the cage towards Cricket and Bat. "Hey! I'm- I'm fine. Are you okay? Are you hurt?" "I'm fine." he said. "Not as bad as any of the other fights. What happened?"
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 1 minute ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: "I'm fine." he said. "Not as bad as any of the other fights. What happened?" "With Love?"
TwinStorm He/Him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: "With Love?" "Yeah. I was kinda distracted. Why did you come back?"
Through the Living Shadow he/him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 8 minutes ago, Dragonheir said: The body of this version of Rebus crumbles away, leaving a small CPU-like box, complete with pulsing orange lights. Rebus, standing behind the Scribe, smiles. “Space efficient. Just Narration and a chunk of my soul. You can put me in the wall, I suppose.” “The removal of the Narration was not the counter against your Plotblade. What may be is indeed not truth, but it does involve planning. Thus, what is to be done with me and what I am to do is separate from the main machination of the original.” He smirks. Which Rebus is the Foreshadowing string tracking? What does that do? The Scribe waved, and it was so. ——— The Scribe, in an announcement in his office. ”It has come to my attention that there are those whose goals may be to attack Narrators, perhaps kill them. And so, I have begun the initiate “AdaScribe, in order to protect myself against this.” The Scribe could be seen with numerous books - filled with equations, calculations, and even doodle in certain parts of the books.
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said: "Yeah. I was kinda distracted. Why did you come back?" "I . . . to try and save you." She looked at the ground. "I didn't want you to die . . ."
TwinStorm He/Him Posted January 11, 2025 Posted January 11, 2025 2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: "I . . . to try and save you." She looked at the ground. "I didn't want you to die . . ." "Me? Why?" he said, softly. "You... you should've cut your losses and ran."
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