The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

5 hours ago, Ancient Elantrian said:

“Take a chill pill!!!”

Meat searched the ground, then popped something into his mouth. Frost began to form on his clothes. “That help was not. Wild bee is me the speak.” 

4 hours ago, Halcyon The Only said:

It was several moments before he heard back. 

Hostility was not our intention. We do not allow outsiders in our city. 

That is understandable, I suppose. Would you be willing, at least, to exchange Nullite for schematics I created? 

3 hours ago, NameIess said:

Perhaps we'll find out once we get one of those rabbits for study.

“Yes… I wonder where Malevolence got off to, though I suppose he doesn’t need Prismite at this point. I should give him something, though - he did an admirable job fighting me, and I need some leverage, unless I want my house eaten.” 

[NameIess]

12 minutes ago, LessName said:

The woman snatched up the coins rather quickly, and returned with a bowl of something, because the stew part of it was questionable. “This is all we got, left over from last month. And ain’t nobody not gunna tell you where the big ol’ dragon is. He’s right outside the town, in its cave, waitin’ to battle a prince. But ain’t no prince gunna save that peasant girl, so she probably ain’t gonna live long.”

 

9 minutes ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

Someone else came into the inn, drawing the innkeeper away, leaving Regulus in thought. A man came over to Regulus and asked, “What's your business in town?”

Regulus poked at his stew, remembering once more the words of his mother.

"How many times do I have to tell you! If the food's over a month old, throw it out!"

Looking down at his stew, Regulus wondered what time last month the stew was from. It was possibly still safe. The woman was distracted, so he couldn't ask her. Perhaps... he poked the something with his spoon. It didn't look too bad all things considered...

So lost in thought was he, that he missed what the man was saying. When he finally noticed the man, he blinked, looking up. "Hello? Sorry, did you say something? I missed it."

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“Yes… I wonder where Malevolence got off to, though I suppose he doesn’t need Prismite at this point. I should give him something, though - he did an admirable job fighting me, and I need some leverage, unless I want my house eaten.” 

I suppose we can only wonder. Considering his goals, he probably has some grand scheme for total domination of the Thread.

--

As a matter of fact, Malevolence was at that moment searching for someone to have a tea party with.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

I suppose we can only wonder. Considering his goals, he probably has some grand scheme for total domination of the Thread.

--

As a matter of fact, Malevolence was at that moment searching for someone to have a tea party with.

Rebus smiled. “Actually, he just had a Gillian Cut. Not sure what he’s doing, though I don’t think anyone will want to have tea with him.” 
—

Contrary to what Rebus thought, the Machination offered to send over a few mercenaries as guests, if Malevolence either invited the rabbits or got in touch with them. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

3 hours ago, NameIess said:

Perhaps we'll find out once we get one of those rabbits for study.

"Mighty weapon... I suppose you could call it that." Moni stared at Endings. "I've rarely found it to be useful. Despite how much everyone else seems to fear it."

Regulus frowned. This was quite odd. Perhaps, he decided, the princess had not been well-liked by her people. He peered at the skyline of the town, searching for the castle where the king no doubt lived. Surely he, or his advisors if the king himself was too overcome with grief to speak with adventurers personally, would have further information.

He grinned, regarding it. "Shall you inform me of what it does? Or else your lovely friends might suffer."

3 hours ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“I wanna talk to you!”

“I… his eyes?” 

Aden looked pale. 

Boring for you, yeah. Unless we have someone in surgery. 

Symbol, too, was intrigued. 

"Who the heck are you?"

[NameIess]

3 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus smiled. “Actually, he just had a Gillian Cut. Not sure what he’s doing, though I don’t think anyone will want to have tea with him.” 
—

Contrary to what Rebus thought, the Machination offered to send over a few mercenaries as guests, if Malevolence either invited the rabbits or got in touch with them. 

I know. It's called dramatic speech.

--

Malevolence did not much want to have a tea party with the Machination. And the rabbits were... busy, anyways. No, there was one person in particular with whom Malevolence wished to have a tea party. He'd built an evil beacon just to attract her attention.

@Sequence

But as she was not much active at the moment, Malevolence turned his attention to other matters. Plotting for power was all well and good, but it wasn't an excuse to stop doing evil. Especially not when he had such a perfect opportunity for it.

He sent a signal out to those who had once followed Malan, summoning them to him.

@TwinStorm

6 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

He grinned, regarding it. "Shall you inform me of what it does? Or else your lovely friends might suffer."

"It's Endings. The Plotblade. Do you not recognize it?" Moni shrugged. "The name is self-explanatory."

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, NameIess said:

I know. It's called dramatic speech.

--

Malevolence did not much want to have a tea party with the Machination. And the rabbits were... busy, anyways. No, there was one person in particular with whom Malevolence wished to have a tea party. He'd built an evil beacon just to attract her attention.

@Sequence

But as she was not much active at the moment, Malevolence turned his attention to other matters. Plotting for power was all well and good, but it wasn't an excuse to stop doing evil. Especially not when he had such a perfect opportunity for it.

He sent a signal out to those who had once followed Malan, summoning them to him.

@TwinStorm

"It's Endings. The Plotblade. Do you not recognize it?" Moni shrugged. "The name is self-explanatory."

Men in black cloaks began to appear, surrounding Malevolence, blades drawn. When they recognized who he was, however, they sheathed their blades, looking wary.

---

He smiled. "Oh? Endings? I have heard legends of his blade. It ought to be... useful. Thank you for your gift, Avatar." he said, raising Endings.

Perseus stirred dimly, head aching. He was tied up and hanging from the ceiling. He glanced around, spotting the Shade. Did he have Endings? 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

5 minutes ago, NameIess said:

I know. It's called dramatic speech.

--

Malevolence did not much want to have a tea party with the Machination. And the rabbits were... busy, anyways.

Rebus nodded. “I thought so, though the lack of a subsequent reaction - and Balitan lacking context - made me feel the need to explain it. My own Author could use some better dramatic speech - yours could probably be an author as well as an Author.” 

— 

The Ghost was slightly disappointed to receive a rejection, but resolved to seek out the rabbits regardless. Any causalities probably couldn’t be put back together, but there’d been a lot of new recruits recently. 

[NameIess]

11 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Men in black cloaks began to appear, surrounding Malevolence, blades drawn. When they recognized who he was, however, they sheathed their blades, looking wary.

Malevolence wore a black cloak, violet eyes glittering in the shade of his hood, sword hilt just visible at his waist. "Hello. I am sure you all know who I am, but on the off chance you do not, I shall introduce myself." He spread his hands wide, grinning widely. "I am Malevolence. It was I who brought about your former master's end, and I who will lead you all to greatness."

11 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

He smiled. "Oh? Endings? I have heard legends of his blade. It ought to be... useful. Thank you for your gift, Avatar." he said, raising Endings.

Perseus stirred dimly, head aching. He was tied up and hanging from the ceiling. He glanced around, spotting the Shade. Did he have Endings? 

"A gift? No, it's not." Moni's eyes narrowed. "Endings is my burden to bear."

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus nodded. “I thought so, though the lack of a subsequent reaction - and Balitan lacking context - made me feel the need to explain it. My own Author could use some better dramatic speech - yours could probably be an author as well as an Author.” 

— 

The Ghost was slightly disappointed to receive a rejection, but resolved to seek out the rabbits regardless. Any causalities probably couldn’t be put back together, but there’d been a lot of new recruits recently. 

You flatter him. He is far from the level of skill required for such a thing. Yours is not so bad himself. Now, shall we get on with Balitan's experiment? I could likely shape the energy as required, if I was allowed a little Prismite to work with.

[LessName]

Just now, NameIess said:

"A gift? No, it's not." Moni's eyes narrowed. "Endings is my burden to bear."

At that exact moment, Faunus decided to wake up. She blinked, looking around, “Hey guys, what’s going on?” 
@Dragonheir @TwinStorm

[TwinStorm He/Him]

10 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Malevolence wore a black cloak, violet eyes glittering in the shade of his hood, sword hilt just visible at his waist. "Hello. I am sure you all know who I am, but on the off chance you do not, I shall introduce myself." He spread his hands wide, grinning widely. "I am Malevolence. It was I who brought about your former master's end, and I who will lead you all to greatness."

"A gift? No, it's not." Moni's eyes narrowed. "Endings is my burden to bear."

You flatter him. He is far from the level of skill required for such a thing. Yours is not so bad himself. Now, shall we get on with Balitan's experiment? I could likely shape the energy as required, if I was allowed a little Prismite to work with.

They frowned, glancing among themselves. One, however, strode forward. "Why should you lead?" he demanded, drawing his sword.

The Shade smiled. "Then I'll gladly take it off your hands."

6 minutes ago, LessName said:

At that exact moment, Faunus decided to wake up. She blinked, looking around, “Hey guys, what’s going on?” 
@Dragonheir @TwinStorm

The Shade smacked her across the face with a bundle of shrubs that smelled foul. It temporarily Enulled her Narration.

[NameIess]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

They frowned, glancing among themselves. One, however, strode forward. "Why should you lead?" he demanded, drawing his sword.

"Because I am far more dangerous, intelligent, and powerful than any of you can imagine." Malevolence made no move  to draw his own sword, smile remaining on his face. "Do you seek to challenge me for leadership of this organization?"

3 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

The Shade smiled. "Then I'll gladly take it off your hands."

"I'm afraid that's not how it works." Moni noticed Faunus had awoken. Perhaps she would be able to do something about their situation.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 hours ago, N̶̝̦͝u̶͇̠͒́l̷̺͇͔̩̯̆͜l̸̾̿̓̚ said:

"You have my word. Why don't we get you prepped for scans."

Aden gulped. 

2 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She sighed and nodded.

I'm fine right now, but I will. Same goes for you, alright?

Okay. He let go of her and kept her hand, then walked to the door. 

2 hours ago, LessName said:

“Oh yes.” Said the nondescript person, with a nondescript smile, “Did you see the big wooden building? It’s the small one next to it. You’ll know which one.” Then the nondescript person turned back to doing their nondescript thing.

This makes me happy

1 hour ago, LessName said:

A woman greeted Regulus as he entered, clearly the bartender, she had a no nonsense look about her, as she looked the young man over, and raised an eyebrow at him. “What’cha want? The big ol’ inn ain’t got any rooms left. Too many ‘hero’s’ ‘ere to save the princess. But incase you ain’t heard, ain’t no princess get stolen.” Then she grinned, although she had several missing teeth. “You should have seen my ex-husband’s face. He ain’t comin’ back here anytime soon.”

HAH 

53 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

That is understandable, I suppose. Would you be willing, at least, to exchange Nullite for schematics I created? 

Another long pause followed.

Due to recent events, we may consider your proposal. What sort of schematics? 

39 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

He grinned, regarding it. "Shall you inform me of what it does? Or else your lovely friends might suffer."

"Who the heck are you?"

“My name’s Rose. Kinda shocked you haven’t heard of me.”

[Existential]

Just now, Halcyon The Only said:

Aden gulped. 

2 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"You agreed to it. Now get up or I'll get someone to do it for you"

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Okay. He let go of her and kept her hand, then walked to the door. 

She waved goodbye to Snow, then slipped her boots on and walked out.

[LessName]

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

The Shade smacked her across the face with a bundle of shrubs that smelled foul. It temporarily Enulled her Narration.

Fortunately, it was very  temporary. Alas, the power of shrubs fall greatly short of a Narrator. Not that the shades know that of course. So Faunus took said shrubs, and threw them against the ground, rather aggressively.

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

"I'm afraid that's not how it works." Moni noticed Faunus had awoken. Perhaps she would be able to do something about their situation.

Quite suddenly, a large stone elephant fell through the tent, and crushed the shade talking to Moni. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

15 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Because I am far more dangerous, intelligent, and powerful than any of you can imagine." Malevolence made no move  to draw his own sword, smile remaining on his face. "Do you seek to challenge me for leadership of this organization?"

"I'm afraid that's not how it works." Moni noticed Faunus had awoken. Perhaps she would be able to do something about their situation.

"Indeed I do." the hunter growled, and he spread his arms out, black flames running along them.

14 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Aden gulped. 

Okay. He let go of her and kept her hand, then walked to the door. 

This makes me happy

HAH 

Another long pause followed.

Due to recent events, we may consider your proposal. What sort of schematics? 

“My name’s Rose. Kinda shocked you haven’t heard of me.”

"Why should we?" he shouted, and dissapeared behind the battlements. A second later, he emerged, crossbow in hand, and took aim, firing at her. He missed barely, arrow whizzing over her shoulder.

Cricket growled, stepping between her and the fort.

11 minutes ago, LessName said:

Fortunately, it was very  temporary. Alas, the power of shrubs fall greatly short of a Narrator. Not that the shades know that of course. So Faunus took said shrubs, and threw them against the ground, rather aggressively.

Quite suddenly, a large stone elephant fell through the tent, and crushed the shade talking to Moni. 

she's tied up

The Shade hissed, melting into the shadows and reappearing, atop the elephant. He launched himself at Faunus, spear in hand, stabbing at her.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

34 minutes ago, NameIess said:

You flatter him. He is far from the level of skill required for such a thing. Yours is not so bad himself. Now, shall we get on with Balitan's experiment? I could likely shape the energy as required, if I was allowed a little Prismite to work with.

“I suppose I do, though with an editor and some practice I think they both could get to publishable prose quality.” He shrugged, then handed Nameless a piece of Prismite. “Of course. I can continues supplying our raw power, and Balitan can direct us, take measurements, and perhaps forge a connection to the result.” 

17 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Another long pause followed.

Due to recent events, we may consider your proposal. What sort of schematics? 

Teleporters, antigravity propulsion, bootstrapping devices for molecular manufacturing, ansible transmitters and receivers, cloaking devices. You wouldn’t believe the amount of applications jargonion production has! 

13 minutes ago, LessName said:

Quite suddenly, a large stone elephant fell through the tent, and crushed the shade talking to Moni. 

Kion woke up from the noise, attempted to jump in surprise, and merely managed to get himself tangled in the ropes binding him. 

Edited February 24, 2025 by Dragonheir
Better technobabble

[NameIess]

3 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"Indeed I do." the hunter growled, and he spread his arms out, black flames running along them.

"Very well." Malevolence threw aside his cloak, revealing high-tech casts on both of his legs and his right arm, as well as what looked like a life-support system on his chest. "You shall be an example for all the rest of these." With his left hand, he drew his Mordite blade.

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

The Shade hissed, melting into the shadows and reappearing, atop the elephant. He launched himself at Faunus, spear in hand, stabbing at her.

Moni struggled uselessly against her bonds, spinning helplessly. Even if she summoned Endings back to her hand, she doubted she'd be able to use it precisely enough to destroy only her bonds, and she was tied to carefully for it to be of any use as a traditional knife. She-wait, where was Palsu? His bonds hung empty.

[LessName]

3 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

The Shade hissed, melting into the shadows and reappearing, atop the elephant. He launched himself at Faunus, spear in hand, stabbing at her.

So a two elephant solution? Probably not. Either way, the shade missed, stabbing the ground next to her, only after the spear head went through the ropes tying her up.

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Kion woke up from the noise, attempted to jump in surprise, and merely managed to get himself tangled in the ropes binding him. 

Because stones falling from the sky are completely reasonable, one fell not far from Kion, ripping through the tent canvas, and getting lodged into the ground. Rather convenient it had a sharp size, perfect for cutting bondage.

[NameIess]

6 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“I suppose I do, though with an editor and some practice I think they both could get to publishable prose quality.” He shrugged, then handed Nameless a piece of Prismite. “Of course. I can continues supplying our raw power, and Balitan can direct us, take measurements, and perhaps forge a connection to the result.” 

Nameless took the Prismite, and it began glowing softly. Balitan? What precisely do you wish me to do with this?

"Well... I'm not entirely certain." Balitan walked over to his computer screen and began searching through his databases. "I have extremely limited information on the composition of withergeists. Perhaps just... create a character from diffuse Prismite?"

Nameless' indistinct form rolled its eyes. So you have no idea either? All right, I'll try. He closed his eyes, the glow of the Prismite increasing in strength.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

4 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Very well." Malevolence threw aside his cloak, revealing high-tech casts on both of his legs and his right arm, as well as what looked like a life-support system on his chest. "You shall be an example for all the rest of these." With his left hand, he drew his Mordite blade.

Moni struggled uselessly against her bonds, spinning helplessly. Even if she summoned Endings back to her hand, she doubted she'd be able to use it precisely enough to destroy only her bonds, and she was tied to carefully for it to be of any use as a traditional knife. She-wait, where was Palsu? His bonds hung empty.

The hunter smiled, drawing his sword. "Let's begin."

The Shade ignored Moni.

Perseus, however, crawled over to where she was bound, cutting her bonds with a small knife he had kept in his back pocket. "Where's Endings?"

2 minutes ago, LessName said:

So a two elephant solution? Probably not. Either way, the shade missed, stabbing the ground next to her, only after the spear head went through the ropes tying her up.

Because stones falling from the sky are completely reasonable, one fell not far from Kion, ripping through the tent canvas, and getting lodged into the ground. Rather convenient it had a sharp size, perfect for cutting bondage.

He snarled, breaking the spear in half, and attempting to skewer her again. He drew Endings, growling.

Edited February 24, 2025 by TwinStorm

[NameIess]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

The hunter smiled, drawing his sword. "Let's begin."

"Indeed." Malevolence held his blade in a guard position, making no move to advance. "Your move."

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

The Shade ignored Moni.

Perseus, however, crawled over to where she was bound, cutting her bonds with a small knife he had kept in his back pocket. "Where's Endings?"

"The Shade still has it, I think." Moni struggled to her feet, shrugging off the cut ropes. "You all right? Did you see where Palsu went?"

4 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

He snarled, breaking the spear in half, and attempting to skewer her again. He drew Endings, growling.

Palsu leapt at the Shade from behind, seizing the rusted Plotdagger by the hilt and attempting to wrest it from the dark foe.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, NameIess said:

"Indeed." Malevolence held his blade in a guard position, making no move to advance. "Your move."

"The Shade still has it, I think." Moni struggled to her feet, shrugging off the cut ropes. "You all right? Did you see where Palsu went?"

Palsu leapt at the Shade from behind, seizing the rusted Plotdagger by the hilt and attempting to wrest it from the dark foe.

He snarled, and slashed with his flaming blade towards Malevolence.

He growled. "He's gone?"

The Shade grimaced, pulling it back towards him with inhuman strength.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

5 minutes ago, LessName said:

Because stones falling from the sky are completely reasonable, one fell not far from Kion, ripping through the tent canvas, and getting lodged into the ground. Rather convenient it had a sharp size, perfect for cutting bondage.

Ragnorok was underground, after all. Kion took the stone, and began slowly sawing through his bonds. 

4 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Nameless took the Prismite, and it began glowing softly. Balitan? What precisely do you wish me to do with this?

"Well... I'm not entirely certain." Balitan walked over to his computer screen and began searching through his databases. "I have extremely limited information on the composition of withergeists. Perhaps just... create a character from diffuse Prismite?"

Nameless' indistinct form rolled its eyes. So you have no idea either? All right, I'll try. He closed his eyes, the glow of the Prismite increasing in strength.

Rebus brought to mind his brief glimpse of a withergeist for Nameless to reference, then poured out Narritive energy into the difficult-to-describe sort of negative space column he’d prepared. “We don’t necessarily need to get this right the first time, and if we become truly stuck we can bribe and/or capture some rabbits.” 

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

34 minutes ago, N̶̝̦͝u̶͇̠͒́l̷̺͇͔̩̯̆͜l̸̾̿̓̚ said:

"You agreed to it. Now get up or I'll get someone to do it for you"

He stood. 

33 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She waved goodbye to Snow, then slipped her boots on and walked out.

“Elevator? Or stairs?”

21 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"Indeed I do." the hunter growled, and he spread his arms out, black flames running along them.

"Why should we?" he shouted, and dissapeared behind the battlements. A second later, he emerged, crossbow in hand, and took aim, firing at her. He missed barely, arrow whizzing over her shoulder.

Cricket growled, stepping between her and the fort.

she's tied up

The Shade hissed, melting into the shadows and reappearing, atop the elephant. He launched himself at Faunus, spear in hand, stabbing at her.

Rose stalked over to the wall of the fort, ignoring Cricket. 

what’re the walls made of 

20 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“I suppose I do, though with an editor and some practice I think they both could get to publishable prose quality.” He shrugged, then handed Nameless a piece of Prismite. “Of course. I can continues supplying our raw power, and Balitan can direct us, take measurements, and perhaps forge a connection to the result.” 

Teleporters, antigravity propulsion, bootstrapping devices for molecular manufacturing, ansible transmitters and receivers, cloaking devices. You wouldn’t believe the amount of applications jargonion production has! 

Kion woke up from the noise, attempted to jump in surprise, and merely managed to get himself tangled in the ropes binding him. 

After a moment, he received a response. 

How much Nullite would you be asking for?