The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

They arrived in somewhere……. Blank. 

Just blank. 

The spirits bobbed, waiting. 

". . . Weird. What is this?"

She cleared her throat.

"HELLO?!" she cried into the void.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

2 hours ago, Sequence said:

And to think, I've been here for 2,041...

Sequence thought for a moment, nodding as the Ghost spoke. "That seems... Innocent enough. Unintelligible, why exactly do you think the Ghost and its Machination are so evil again?" Sequence asked, turning to face him. 
@NameIess

2 hours ago, NameIess said:

Unintelligible glared at the Ghost. “They mechanize their members forcibly, then become their sole supply of the energy source required to keep them alive.”

2 hours ago, Sequence said:

Sequence blinked, her expression blank. "... Oh. Ghost, do you think we could meet the other members of the Machination?"
@Dragonheir

“We do. We also make them powerful beyond their wildest dreams, give them luxuries, and allow them to escape death itself. I myself need fuel for my augmentations; the heart requirement was implemented after a group of mercenaries went rogue, attacked their fellows, and went off to start a protection racket. It may not be ethical, but it works. We can’t let people out, but they get internal leave.” The Ghost pauses. “I can bring members here, if you wish. Not for too long, of course. If you wish to interview them, I can take a spread of attitudes.” 

2 hours ago, NameIess said:

Erif’s Author is Fate. Same as Onyx. That’s why I’m worried the quest will take some time to start. Nameless came mostly into focus. Perhaps Malevolence would work as well. If you defeat and capture him, we can use him as bait. If not, you may have to create a character and send them to Onyx’s realm to make sure Tull and Onyx get the quest started.

The Mordite sword teleported out of Malevolence’s hand in a shower of sparks. “It’s from her, if that is what you mean.” His voice rang out metallically from behind the helm, arrogance evident despite the distortion. “And I will not give you anything. You are the one who will be giving me what I want: Prismite.” With a crackle of lightning, a sphere appeared behind Rebus, projecting an Enulling field over him.

“Yes… Fate is less involved than I believe he used to be. I suppose I can stop playing fair with Malevolence; anything by involving Onyx’s realm might be slowed to match Fate.” 

Rebus laughed, almost unaffected. “If I had been using Narration, you’d be dead already. Really, I have no reason to leave this body with a core at all.” He spun on a pillar of utility fog, seizing the sphere with his one Nullite-plated  gauntlet. “I’m surprised you got her Nullite to function properly. It’s twice-contaminated. Mine, on the other hand…” A powerful anti-teleportation field emanated from Rebus’s armor, leaving Malevolence unable to bring his sword back. “I believe I’ve just won. Are you a graceful opponent?” 

1 hour ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

…

Good point.

Soooooo

essentially

The Shadow of Creation gave him all her power except a wee tiny bit

And then he started resisting Aeia, creating Renders.

And then when he performed the great Rending, he died, and with this, various Rending mechanics changed - tho the Rending he has here is the same.

I also decided that he is definitely Ordered Dark - the chaos came after he died.

The Render needed a name. Not his current one, and not his old one. He had no idea how much influence Aeia had here.

He settled on the name of one of his childhood friends.

“Tel,” he said, feeling the name as it passed his lips. It would serve his purpose.

I reserve the right to pop this guy in any plot line I see fit.

Alright. 
There was a darkness visible around a hundred feet away, encompassing perhaps a ten-foot sphere. 

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“We do. We also make them powerful beyond their wildest dreams, give them luxuries, and allow them to escape death itself. I myself need fuel for my augmentations; the heart requirement was implemented after a group of mercenaries went rogue, attacked their fellows, and went off to start a protection racket. It may not be ethical, but it works. We can’t let people out, but they get internal leave.” The Ghost pauses. “I can bring members here, if you wish. Not for too long, of course. If you wish to interview them, I can take a spread of attitudes.” 

“Yes… Fate is less involved than I believe he used to be. I suppose I can stop playing fair with Malevolence; anything by involving Onyx’s realm might be slowed to match Fate.” 

Rebus laughed, almost unaffected. “If I had been using Narration, you’d be dead already. Really, I have no reason to leave this body with a core at all.” He spun on a pillar of utility fog, seizing the sphere with his one Nullite-plated  gauntlet. “I’m surprised you got her Nullite to function properly. It’s twice-contaminated. Mine, on the other hand…” A powerful anti-teleportation field emanated from Rebus’s armor, leaving Malevolence unable to bring his sword back. “I believe I’ve just won. Are you a graceful opponent?” 

Alright. 
There was a darkness visible around a hundred feet away, encompassing perhaps a ten-foot sphere. 

Tel frowned, then walked in the direction of the orb. 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Tel frowned, then walked in the direction of the orb. 

The “orb” froze, then darted in the direction of Tel. Then it stopped. 
Do you think you can guess what this is before I tell you? 

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

15 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

". . . Weird. What is this?"

She cleared her throat.

"HELLO?!" she cried into the void.

It was silent for a long moment. 

Mortals?

[NameIess]

15 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Yes… Fate is less involved than I believe he used to be. I suppose I can stop playing fair with Malevolence; anything by involving Onyx’s realm might be slowed to match Fate.” 

If you must. But I feel that you should implement the plan with Onyx anyways. Fate may be slow, but we can conduct other research in the meantime. And Malevolence is nothing if not slippery.

15 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus laughed, almost unaffected. “If I had been using Narration, you’d be dead already. Really, I have no reason to leave this body with a core at all.” He spun on a pillar of utility fog, seizing the sphere with his one Nullite-plated  gauntlet. “I’m surprised you got her Nullite to function properly. It’s twice-contaminated. Mine, on the other hand…” A powerful anti-teleportation field emanated from Rebus’s armor, leaving Malevolence unable to bring his sword back. “I believe I’ve just won. Are you a graceful opponent?” 

"Graceful? Hah!" Malevolence said mockingly from. "As if you don't know the answer already." All around the outer edges of Rebus's anti-teleportation field, the surrounding walls and landscape vanished, replaced by a massive swarm of drones. Dozens of them fired Enulling beams at Rebus. "Your failure to work with her Nullite only proves my superiority." The drones rushed towards Rebus in a wave, firing all manner of weapons at him and his utility fog.

7 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebel nodded. “There is likely a kingdom of some sort around… were those skeletons people? I’ll need to get a teleporter that Rebus doesn’t control - if you attract people maybe I can get one.” 

They tried to steal me from you, so I dealt with them. The Blade pulsed happily in Rebel's grip. They are not worthy to hold me. Only you are worthy. Something drew Rebel's attention to an ornate door made from gold and embedded doors, sealed with chains.There are others outside this chamber. Since they could not steal me while you slept, they guard this chamber and wait for your awakening. They are unlikely to let us leave without a fight.

[Keke They/he]

52 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

I HAVE-ETH

(Ashyk… woah… that’s… not sure how that should be pronounced… but I’d be fine)

Pyk puts a hand to his head. “I have a horrible headache.”

What would you say to a journey to the land of the zombie, eye-eating lizard mushrooms? (Hehehehehe… I like to redefine mythology n stuff… these would be Salamanders)

*demonic giggle* ash-eek like kashyyk from Star Wars. Btw i.. Asher has no clue about romance… does pyk cause if not thats gonna be so funny

sounds fun

asher just nods. Asher… you should… ya know see if he’s ok? well why its just a headache, Asher thinks. Cause.. he’s your friend… that never occurred to Asher that they had a friend again. So after deliberating they figured to follow seraphinas advice. “Are…. You ok?”

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

10 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

*demonic giggle* ash-eek like kashyyk from Star Wars. Btw i.. Asher has no clue about romance… does pyk cause if not thats gonna be so funny

sounds fun

asher just nods. Asher… you should… ya know see if he’s ok? well why its just a headache, Asher thinks. Cause.. he’s your friend… that never occurred to Asher that they had a friend again. So after deliberating they figured to follow seraphinas advice. “Are…. You ok?”

He nodded tiredly. “Yea - just stings a bit. Thanks.”

He forced a smile, trying not to worry Asher.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

If you must. But I feel that you should implement the plan with Onyx anyways. Fate may be slow, but we can conduct other research in the meantime. And Malevolence is nothing if not slippery.

"Graceful? Hah!" Malevolence said mockingly from. "As if you don't know the answer already." All around the outer edges of Rebus's anti-teleportation field, the surrounding walls and landscape vanished, replaced by a massive swarm of drones. Dozens of them fired Enulling beams at Rebus. "Your failure to work with her Nullite only proves my superiority." The drones rushed towards Rebus in a wave, firing all manner of weapons at him and his utility fog.

They tried to steal me from you, so I dealt with them. The Blade pulsed happily in Rebel's grip. They are not worthy to hold me. Only you are worthy. Something drew Rebel's attention to an ornate door made from gold and embedded doors, sealed with chains.There are others outside this chamber. Since they could not steal me while you slept, they guard this chamber and wait for your awakening. They are unlikely to let us leave without a fight.

"Yes... I wonder... Balitan?" Rebus turned to him and smiled. "Do you have access to your... brother, perhaps? Cousin, evil twin, non-undercover copy, mysterious doppelganger, and so on." 

"I suspect my method is flawed, though I doubt you could make what I have. I may stop using Nullite entirely - I need it for experiments and it interferes with other technology." Rebus sent utility fog in all directions, blocking and dissembling the projectiles, then going for the drones themselves. The beams of Ennulling energy were dangerous, but Rebus's Nullite gauntlet glowed dark as he compacted space, refracting most away. He beckoned Malevolence towards him, dragging the man forwards with utility fog. 

Rebel nodded, standing up. "I should feel bad about that, but I don't. I think Rebus took my conscious away so I wouldn't attack Desolation. Oh well." Disassembling the door's chains, he multiplied his utility fog, then compacted them into an anchored block in front of the door, worming a few sensor tendrils through gaps to see the other side. 

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

He nodded tiredly. “Yea - just stings a bit. Thanks.”

He forced a smile, trying not to worry Asher.

they nod not seeing it forced. after a bit of deliberating seraphina, through rough force, spoke into pyks mind. hey pyk, during the party bacon the bard blocked out her past memories and said when she is with people that can help her to have me take the wall down and so she can properly heal. If you say you ok with it will you help her? If yes, it will be alot. This poor girl has gone through hell and back. 

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

39 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

The “orb” froze, then darted in the direction of Tel. Then it stopped. 
Do you think you can guess what this is before I tell you? 

Nnaaaahhh

Never really good at guessing

Tel frowned, then stepped forwards, readying his Rending.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Okie let’s try this

A car flew into the large window at the side of the custard shop. Thankfully, nobody was working there at that moment. 

Screams started, and right outside the Ruia doppelgänger touched down on the ground, cackling with a magnified voice. 

“Cower before me!” She yelled. “For I am Torrent!” 

@Dragonheir

[NameIess]

2 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

"Yes... I wonder... Balitan?" Rebus turned to him and smiled. "Do you have access to your... brother, perhaps? Cousin, evil twin, non-undercover copy, mysterious doppelganger, and so on." 

 

Balitan looked up from his notebook, pen frozen on the paper. "Huh? I don't have a brother. Or any evil cousins. Or... any of those other things. Not that I know of at least."

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

"I suspect my method is flawed, though I doubt you could make what I have. I may stop using Nullite entirely - I need it for experiments and it interferes with other technology." Rebus sent utility fog in all directions, blocking and dissembling the projectiles, then going for the drones themselves. The beams of Ennulling energy were dangerous, but Rebus's Nullite gauntlet glowed dark as he compacted space, refracting most away. He beckoned Malevolence towards him, dragging the man forwards with utility fog. 

The drones proved to be a tricky target, nano-defenses activating on contact and attempting to overwrite the utility fog's programming. "What, your utility fog? Impressive to be sure, but the science of fundamental essences is far more useful." boosters fired on the front of Malevolence's armor, fighting against the utility fog's pull.

13 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebel nodded, standing up. "I should feel bad about that, but I don't. I think Rebus took my conscious away so I wouldn't attack Desolation. Oh well." Disassembling the door's chains, he multiplied his utility fog, then compacted them into an anchored block in front of the door, worming a few sensor tendrils through gaps to see the other side. 

Two guards stood in dark robes with their backs to the door. They were armed with spears and shields of intricate, almost ceremonial design. Kill them quickly. They are expert warriors, trained from youth for this position.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

56 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

It was silent for a long moment. 

Mortals?

"Er- hello?"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

9 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"Er- hello?"

You’ve brought my spirits back to me. But where’s the last one?

”The… the rose is dead.”

Silence. 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

24 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Nnaaaahhh

Never really good at guessing

Tel frowned, then stepped forwards, readying his Rending.

A voice comes from the darkness. “Who are you? I won’t hurt you.” 

11 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Okie let’s try this

A car flew into the large window at the side of the custard shop. Thankfully, nobody was working there at that moment. 

Screams started, and right outside the Ruia doppelgänger touched down on the ground, cackling with a magnified voice. 

“Cower before me!” She yelled. “For I am Torrent!” 

@Dragonheir

Everet dropped his tools and began to walk briskly but calmly towards the back. “This way - there’s a safe room.” Then the color drained from his face. “There’s two of us. Soliel, you can go, I’ll take my chances.” 

11 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Balitan looked up from his notebook, pen frozen on the paper. "Huh? I don't have a brother. Or any evil cousins. Or... any of those other things. Not that I know of at least."

The drones proved to be a tricky target, nano-defenses activating on contact and attempting to overwrite the utility fog's programming. "What, your utility fog? Impressive to be sure, but the science of fundamental essences is far more useful." boosters fired on the front of Malevolence's armor, fighting against the utility fog's pull.

Two guards stood in dark robes with their backs to the door. They were armed with spears and shields of intricate, almost ceremonial design. Kill them quickly. They are expert warriors, trained from youth for this position.

Rebus projected a hologram of Malevolence, who is (presumably) Balitan’s spitting image, though with white hair. “You do now, it seems.” 
Rebus strides towards Malevolence instead, blade briefly flaring with light. “Yes, it is. That is why I’ve decided to stop wasting my Nullite on weapons until I’ve found - or made - a stable sources. Your nanotechnology, too, is impressive.” 

I’ll deal with Rebel after swim practice. 

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

50 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

they nod not seeing it forced. after a bit of deliberating seraphina, through rough force, spoke into pyks mind. hey pyk, during the party bacon the bard blocked out her past memories and said when she is with people that can help her to have me take the wall down and so she can properly heal. If you say you ok with it will you help her? If yes, it will be alot. This poor girl has gone through hell and back. 

Pyk hesitated, and nodded. Turning to Asher, “I want you to know that any wrongs you have done before… they weren’t your fault. Okay?”

2 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

A voice comes from the darkness. “Who are you? I won’t hurt you.” 

Everet dropped his tools and began to walk briskly but calmly towards the back. “This way - there’s a safe room.” Then the color drained from his face. “There’s two of us. Soliel, you can go, I’ll take my chances.” 

Rebus projected a hologram of Malevolence, who is (presumably) Balitan’s spitting image, though with white hair. “You do now, it seems.” 
Rebus strides towards Malevolence instead, blade briefly flaring with light. “Yes, it is. That is why I’ve decided to stop wasting my Nullite on weapons until I’ve found - or made - a stable sources. Your nanotechnology, too, is impressive.” 

I’ll deal with Rebel after swim practice. 

Tel stepped op to it. “I call myself Tel. But that isn’t my name… I’m afraid I can’t give you that.”

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Pyk hesitated, and nodded. Turning to Asher, “I want you to know that any wrongs you have done before… they weren’t your fault. Okay?”

Tel stepped op to it. “I call myself Tel. But that isn’t my name… I’m afraid I can’t give you that.”

Asher raised their eyebrow. “What-“ she got cut off as seraphina took down the wall holding in the memories. That… well hit like a hurricane. Memories swirled in their head so fast. Holding a small child. Fighting. Falling. Crying. Dying. She starts to fall to the ground from the shock. protect them!! voices echoing in her head. FATHER NO! 

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

Everet dropped his tools and began to walk briskly but calmly towards the back. “This way - there’s a safe room.” Then the color drained from his face. “There’s two of us. Soliel, you can go, I’ll take my chances.” 

“What? No, that’s not fair. This is your home, not mine!” 

She did hide behind him, though. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

29 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

You’ve brought my spirits back to me. But where’s the last one?

”The… the rose is dead.”

Silence. 

Tam was really curious and not sure what else to say.

"Are you a Narrator?"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

16 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam was really curious and not sure what else to say.

"Are you a Narrator?"

An incredible force swept over everyone but Tam, knocking them to the ground, unconscious. 

I’m no roach royalty, if that’s what you’re asking, the voice scoffed. 

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

34 minutes ago, Thee insane said:

Asher raised their eyebrow. “What-“ she got cut off as seraphina took down the wall holding in the memories. That… well hit like a hurricane. Memories swirled in their head so fast. Holding a small child. Fighting. Falling. Crying. Dying. She starts to fall to the ground from the shock. protect them!! voices echoing in her head. FATHER NO! 

Pyk caught Asher, supporting them. “Hey. You okay?”

He looked at them, worried. 

[NameIess]

45 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus projected a hologram of Malevolence, who is (presumably) Balitan’s spitting image, though with white hair. “You do now, it seems.” 

Balitan cocked his head. “I guess he does kind of look like me.”

Balitan is not the same person as Malevolence. Their souls are distinct.

45 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus strides towards Malevolence instead, blade briefly flaring with light. “Yes, it is. That is why I’ve decided to stop wasting my Nullite on weapons until I’ve found - or made - a stable sources. Your nanotechnology, too, is impressive.” 

“And there is the fundamental difference between us. While you hesitate out of caution, I reach for greatness.”

A drone about the size of a car shoved through the utility fog. Its front was a large metal blade sharpened into a point and glowing with energy, and its boosters vaporized the ground beneath it as it accelerated rapidly towards Rebus’s back. “You are not willing to take the necessary risks to accomplish your goals. That is why I will defeat you in the end!”

Edited February 11, 2025 by NameIess

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

15 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

An incredible force swept over everyone but Tam, knocking them to the ground, unconscious. 

I’m no roach royalty, if that’s what you’re asking, the voice scoffed. 

oh my

She jumped and managed to keep everyone upright before slowly lowering them to the ground.

"What was that for?! They didn't do anything!" she cried protectively.

Edited February 11, 2025 by Through The Living Glass

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

8 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

oh my

She jumped and managed to keep everyone upright before slowly lowering them to the ground.

"What was that for?! They didn't do anything!" she cried protectively.

They're bugs in my domain, she said, sounding surprised. I thought you’d be grateful I didn’t merely squish them.