The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

4 minutes ago, NameIess said:

A face appeared in the mirror, and a voice spoke. "What would you have me do?"

Nameless frowned. I do not believe there is a Plotblade of 'Evil'. I believe Malevolence saw the Plotblade Antagonist. But his perception of The Antagonist is so wrapped up with his ideas of Evil that the evil aspects of Antagonist were all he was able to see. Either that, or the Blade itself chose to present only its purely evil side to him, in order to tempt him further.

Balitan said nothing, merely paling.

Sorry, should have been more specific in the earlier post.

So we’re racing, then. Not only racing, but competing for the attention of a Plotblade, Symbol added. 

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She shrugged.

It can be comforting, too.

“Yeah…”

13 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

A woman is a flapping cape appeared behind Everet, Soliel, and Rebus. A man fell from the sky, sticking a three point landing. A few other assorted superheroes made similar entrances, inspecting the scene around them. 

Oop mighta forgot abt this 

Soliel clutched her sword, eyes wide. “Who are you??”

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Symbol nodded. “It might be good to find a Protagonist as well, just in case worst comes to worst. It would pose some problems for you, as Antagonist’s keeper, but the plot armor against Evil may be useful, even if it is not a protagonist we can directly influence.” 

“Yes. It’s practically necessary, actually. Who, though?” 

3 minutes ago, NameIess said:

A face appeared in the mirror, and a voice spoke. "What would you have me do?"

Nameless frowned. I do not believe there is a Plotblade of 'Evil'. I believe Malevolence saw the Plotblade Antagonist. But his perception of The Antagonist is so wrapped up with his ideas of Evil that the evil aspects of Antagonist were all he was able to see. Either that, or the Blade itself chose to present only its purely evil side to him, in order to tempt him further.

Balitan said nothing, merely paling.

Sorry, should have been more specific in the earlier post.

“Bring me to a city either under attack or about to be. Please.” 

Rebus sighed, looking regretful. “Ah. That is unfortunate - I suppose the timeline really needs to move up.” He snapped his fingers, setting his plans into motion. 
@Halcyon The Only and @Through The Living Glass, Bat’s teleportation beacon speaks up, in Rebus’s voice. “I’m truly sorry, but I’ll need you two to do what I say. Malevolence is making a power grab, I need to beat him to it.” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Ancient Elantrian said:

"I'm taking that as a maybe. I know some devious tricks, if you wanna. Otherwise I think we should go stop a demon king or smth."

Her interest was peaked, however morbid that may have been.

"How- how do you kill an Author?"

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“Yeah…”

This crevice went quite a ways into the wall, apperently.

How far do you want to go?

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Her interest was peaked, however morbid that may have been.

"How- how do you kill an Author?"

This crevice went quite a ways into the wall, apperently.

How far do you want to go?

"Lots of trouble, and magic, and other stuff. And a sharp object can help."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, Dragonheir said:

@Halcyon The Only and @Through The Living Glass, Bat’s teleportation beacon speaks up, in Rebus’s voice. “I’m truly sorry, but I’ll need you two to do what I say. Malevolence is making a power grab, I need to beat him to it.” 

Tam squeaked.

What?! No, not now . . .

Just now, Ancient Elantrian said:

"Lots of trouble, and magic, and other stuff. And a sharp object can help."

"Er- okay. Cool, I guess."

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam squeaked.

What?! No, not now . . .

"Er- okay. Cool, I guess."

"It looks cooler than it sounds. Want a demonstration? I can do it to your author. Then you'll be free."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Yes. It’s practically necessary, actually. Who, though?” 

“Bring me to a city either under attack or about to be. Please.” 

Rebus sighed, looking regretful. “Ah. That is unfortunate - I suppose the timeline really needs to move up.” He snapped his fingers, setting his plans into motion. 
@Halcyon The Only and @Through The Living Glass, Bat’s teleportation beacon speaks up, in Rebus’s voice. “I’m truly sorry, but I’ll need you two to do what I say. Malevolence is making a power grab, I need to beat him to it.” 

Symbol shrugged. “That works.”

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Her interest was peaked, however morbid that may have been.

"How- how do you kill an Author?"

This crevice went quite a ways into the wall, apperently.

How far do you want to go?

Bat shrugged. “I coukd go forever.”

2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam squeaked.

What?! No, not now . . .

"Er- okay. Cool, I guess."

Bat jumped. 

“Wh- huh??” @Dragonheir

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, Ancient Elantrian said:

"It looks cooler than it sounds. Want a demonstration? I can do it to your author. Then you'll be free."

"H-how would that even work?"

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Bat shrugged. “I coukd go forever.”

She stepped up beside him and took his hand.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

2 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

So we’re racing, then. Not only racing, but competing for the attention of a Plotblade, Symbol added. 

“Yeah…”

Oop mighta forgot abt this 

Soliel clutched her sword, eyes wide. “Who are you??”

“Yes, we are. I, unfortunately, cannot allow myself to lose.” 
“The Hero Council.” 

2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam squeaked.

What?! No, not now . . .

Rebus teleported to them, face completely serious. “Unfortunately, the timing is not something that can be changed. Malevolence is making a bid for Antagonist even as we speak.” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus teleported to them, face completely serious. “Unfortunately, the timing is not something that can be changed. Malevolence is making a bid for Antagonist even as we speak.” 

The . . . Blade? And you want us to stop him, she groaned.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"H-how would that even work?"

She stepped up beside him and took his hand.

He held it as they continued. “Thanks,” he said softly. 

2 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Yes, we are. I, unfortunately, cannot allow myself to lose.” 
“The Hero Council.” 

Rebus teleported to them, face completely serious. “Unfortunately, the timing is not something that can be changed. Malevolence is making a bid for Antagonist even as we speak.” 

“Of course not.” She summoned Beginnings. 

Soliel stared at them, eyes wide. 

Bat stared at him. “So… uh… what?”

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

The . . . Blade? And you want us to stop him, she groaned.

“Yeah, how would we even do that?”

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

He held it as they continued. “Thanks,” he said softly. 

Of course.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

The . . . Blade? And you want us to stop him, she groaned.

“Not merely you, no. But I do expect your assistance. If you really want to continue your introspection, I can split your storyline in two. It is already splitting, actually.” 

Just now, Halcyon The Only said:

He held it as they continued. “Thanks,” he said softly. 

“Of course not.” She summoned Beginnings. 

Soliel stared at them, eyes wide. 

Bat stared at him. “So… uh… what?”

“Yeah, how would we even do that?”

“That Blade will be needed, I suspect. Shall we join others?” 
“Simple. Your group are the closest thing to current protagonists the Thread has; the other plotlines exist, yes, but they are barely within the Thread.” 

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Of course.

They continued. 

The crevice became more and more cavelike, with pools of tranquil water and stone shapes rising from the ground. 

It was nice. 

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“Not merely you, no. But I do expect your assistance. If you really want to continue your introspection, I can split your storyline in two. It is already splitting, actually.” 

“That Blade will be needed, I suspect. Shall we join others?” 
“Simple. Your group are the closest thing to current protagonists the Thread has; the other plotlines exist, yes, but they are barely within the Thread.” 

“Uh… yay?”

Bat blinked. “Wh… uh. Okay?”

[TwinStorm He/Him]

23 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Symbol nodded. “It might be good to find a Protagonist as well, just in case worst comes to worst. It would pose some problems for you, as Antagonist’s keeper, but the plot armor against Evil may be useful, even if it is not a protagonist we can directly influence.” 

“Thank you. We begin in twenty minutes.”

He nodded. 

“As scary as that is…”

"Okay." he nodded, and sat down, putting his head in his hands, trying to think over everything that had just happened.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“Not merely you, no. But I do expect your assistance. If you really want to continue your introspection, I can split your storyline in two. It is already splitting, actually.” 

Technically that other conversation was from earlier

aaaaaand well we can have those happening at the same time

She sighed.

Rebus . . . find someone else. Please.

2 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

They continued. 

The crevice became more and more cavelike, with pools of tranquil water and stone shapes rising from the ground. 

It was nice. 

. . . Wait, what is this?

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

4 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“Uh… yay?”

Bat blinked. “Wh… uh. Okay?”

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Technically that other conversation was from earlier

aaaaaand well we can have those happening at the same time

She sighed.

Rebus . . . find someone else. Please.

Rebus raised an eyebrow. “Very well. I’m sure Shoe and Beosta care about you two enough to take your place. And Rose and Cricket, perhaps. Maybe it will even be enough.” 

[Keke They/he]

40 minutes ago, NameIess said:

The Priest smiles reassuringly. "It is perfectly fine to be uncertain. Even those who have not died, returned, and had two supernatural beings stuck in their head often struggle with romance. So do not be worried overmuch. There is no 'right' way to court someone, although there are many wrong ways. You can figure it out." His eyes narrow. "As for you Cade and... Seraphina? Don't push them. There are few stressors that can ruin a budding romance so easily as clumsy outside intervention. Considering that you two are inside Asher's head, you have the potential to be far more damaging than any matchmaking friend or family member ever could be. Do not try to force them into a relationship. You can encourage, certainly. But allow them to figure things out by themselves." 

Fineeeeee. Whatever.

takes notes. Ahem what….

Asher nods. Hating this topic but it needs to be talked about. “So… pyk… do… you feel… the same way?” She asks nervously 

@SpiritOfWrath

 

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

8 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"Okay." he nodded, and sat down, putting his head in his hands, trying to think over everything that had just happened.

The servants came for him soon. 

6 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Technically that other conversation was from earlier

aaaaaand well we can have those happening at the same time

She sighed.

Rebus . . . find someone else. Please.

. . . Wait, what is this?

He shrugged. “Does it matter? It’s just here.”

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus raised an eyebrow. “Very well. I’m sure Shoe and Beosta care about you two enough to take your place. And Rose and Cricket, perhaps. Maybe it will even be enough.” 

“No, wait,” Bat said desperately. “Wait. Why us? Why… me?”

Edited February 14, 2025 by Halcyon The Only

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

The servants came for him soon. 

He shrugged. “Does it matter? It’s just here.”

“No, wait,” Bat said desperately. “Wait. Why us? Why… me?”

He let them lead him,  resigned.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus raised an eyebrow. “Very well. I’m sure Shoe and Beosta care about you two enough to take your place. And Rose and Cricket, perhaps. Maybe it will even be enough.” 

4 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

He shrugged. “Does it matter? It’s just here.”

She just sighed, exhausted.

4 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“No, wait,” Bat said desperately. “Wait. Why us? Why… me?”

She shrugged.

I- I guess not.

Edited February 14, 2025 by Through The Living Glass

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

5 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“No, wait,” Bat said desperately. “Wait. Why us? Why… me?”

5 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She shrugged.

I- I guess not.

“Because you are the closest thing to a Protagonist around, Bat. And Regression is a potent tool; I need to at least borrow it from Tam.” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“Because you are the closest thing to a Protagonist around, Bat. And Regression is a potent tool; I need to at least borrow it from Tam.” 

She shook her head.

. . . Why?

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

31 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"H-how would that even work?"

"Magic. I did it for a while. And he ended up down here. It was cool. And then I killed him."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

He let them lead him,  resigned.

They opened the double doors of a large hall— not a far cry from a ballroom. Arches led the way into two conjoined rooms, making a triangle of bright rooms full of colorfully dressed and distinguished-looking guests. Over by the larger, more lavish outside door, Rose stood with her father and another woman, presumably her mother, greeting guests. Rose didn’t appear to say much, though, and her parents barely acknowledged her. 

She wore a long, flowing dress the color of her namesake with makeup to match. Her hair had been braided into an exquisite crown laced with tiny white pearls. 

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She just sighed, exhausted.

She shrugged.

I- I guess not.

“We can stop here, if you like.”

2 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Because you are the closest thing to a Protagonist around, Bat. And Regression is a potent tool; I need to at least borrow it from Tam.” 

His eyes widened. Why that meant so much to him, he didn’t know. 

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She shook her head.

. . . Why?