The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, Dragonheir said:

Rebus nodded to it. “Hello. I have a job for you, and some advice, if you want it.” 

It cocked its head. "Who are you? What job?"

[NameIess]

On 2/25/2025 at 3:39 PM, Halcyon The Only said:

she shrugged. The lore is nigh incomprehensible and isn’t even centralized. What are we supposed to do? I thought you wanted some innovative Narrators. 

But sure. If it makes you feel better, I guess I mutated on purpose. Congrats. Your monopoly is preserved. 

I was not the original inventor of the lore. Nor do I control it. I merely safeguard the lore from fools like you. Discovering new creatures and forms of fundamental magic is a highly dangerous process, one that should not be done by the inexperienced.

On 2/25/2025 at 3:45 PM, Dragonheir said:

"I'm a traveler, with a few goods to sell." 

"Traveler?" The guard laughed darkly. "No travelers here. Not since..." His gaze briefly slid up to the darkness surrounding the city, then snapped back to Rebel. "No travelers." He muttered.

On 2/25/2025 at 5:18 PM, TwinStorm said:

"Really? Well, I... I guess that might work." he said. "Moni? You have more experience than the rest of us."

Moni frowned. "Palsu, why couldn't we all use your device?"

"It only works on one person at a time." Palsu replied. "Please, you've all done so much for me. I can do this. I'll run out, draw away their attention, then you can get them away from here with your powers. I'll use my device to get away, then meet back up with you later. You're going to meet up with the resistance, right? I can probably find my way to them."

On 2/25/2025 at 5:18 PM, TwinStorm said:

The hunters stood silent for a moment. Then one strode forward. "I pledge my service."

"I accept your pledge." The floor beneath the body rippled, drawing the corpse into the ground and replacing it with a raised platform. "That teleporter will take you as near to the city as it safely can. Any who wish to serve me may step onto it." He spread his arms wide, raising his voice dramatically. "Deliver unto them my ultimatum: relinquish unto me the sacred artifacts of the kingdom or be devoured in the night."

11 hours ago, Sequence said:

Sequence's expression lit up. "Didn't you say Malevolence was too dangerous to approach?" She looked excited, already arranging the bags of tea in her basket. "Should I write them a letter now, or should we try to find them first? Sorry, I very much fancy the idea of meeting somebody truly terrifying, especially after how pleasant Ruia and the Ghost turned out to be." Sequence smiled. "Not that I'm complaining, of course," she added.

"I suppose we could visit him." Unintelligible said. "From what I hear, he is unpredictable. And utterly evil. Perhaps we could-"
Malevolence appeared in a crackle of lightning. "I hope I'm not too early." He said levelly. Unintelligible pulled a revolver on the villain, which Malevolence ignored. A chair appeared behind him with a few sparks and he sat down in it slowly, wincing slightly as he bent his knees, which were still in hi-tech casts. "You're Sequence, yes? I have heard much of you."

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

It cocked its head. "Who are you? What job?"

“My name is Rebus, and I need someone to go on a rampage with magic.” 

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

I was not the original inventor of the lore. Nor do I control it. I merely safeguard the lore from fools like you. Discovering new creatures and forms of fundamental magic is a highly dangerous process, one that should not be done by the inexperienced.

“Speaking of which, we might want to get back to that in a moment. I found a Narrator who just lost his plot armor, so we’ll have some more power to work with.” 

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Traveler?" The guard laughed darkly. "No travelers here. Not since..." His gaze briefly slid up to the darkness surrounding the city, then snapped back to Rebel. "No travelers." He muttered.

“Admittedly, I am lost. What do you call this land?” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“My name is Rebus, and I need someone to go on a rampage with magic.” 

It already knew that.

Once it heard that, it realized it had already known its purpose. Odd.

It nodded. "Where?"

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

It already knew that.

Once it heard that, it realized it had already known its purpose. Odd.

It nodded. "Where?"

“Nobody has given me a concise name for it, actually - it’s an underground city full of people terrified of Narrators. Before you go, though, I want to give you some tricks to help you succeed. For one, a name will make your Author have greater attachment to you, increasing your ability to survive.” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, Dragonheir said:

“Nobody has given me a concise name for it, actually - it’s an underground city full of people terrified of Narrators. Before you go, though, I want to give you some tricks to help you succeed. For one, a name will make your Author have greater attachment to you, increasing your ability to survive.” 

"I don't need to survive."

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

"I don't need to survive."

“You don’t, no. But surviving is more useful than not surviving, is it not? Also, it’s difficult to refer to people with no name.” 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, Dragonheir said:

“You don’t, no. But surviving is more useful than not surviving, is it not? Also, it’s difficult to refer to people with no name.” 

"Then give me a name, if you think I should have one."

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

"Then give me a name, if you think I should have one."

Rebus thought for a moment. “Utility.” Then he handed Utility a teleporter, and his Author went to sleep. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, Dragonheir said:

Rebus thought for a moment. “Utility.” Then he handed Utility a teleporter, and his Author went to sleep. 

Utility took the teleporter.

"Seems appropriate."

They activated the machine and appeared at the caverns.

@Halcyon The Only

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

54 minutes ago, N̶̝̦͝u̶͇̠͒́l̷̺͇͔̩̯̆͜l̸̾̿̓̚ said:

He shrugged. "I've adjusted"

“I wasn’t talking to you, kid.”

what was his wife’s name 

51 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam snorted.

Welcome back, Dessie. And not exactly. Don't eat this one.

-

She rolled her eyes and rested her head back on the seat.

“Aw, boo,” she pouted. “Okayyy. But we gotta find some flesh to feast on! I’m hungry!!”

Bat regarded the bunny with confusion and amusement. 

Dessie stuck her lil tongue out at him. 

-

He moved to the back to get more space. 

42 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

He let himself be hugged, surprised, tensing, but slowly relaxing. That felt good. How long had it been since he had been hugged? He had hugged, sure, but been hugged? It felt nice to... No. He couldn't let himself grow more attached. When he died, he didn't want to break her heart. He sighed, and gently let go.

She kept hold of his shoulders and studied him at arm’s length. “You always look so heavy. Why do you always look so heavy? We just killed a NARRATOR.”

23 minutes ago, NameIess said:

I was not the original inventor of the lore. Nor do I control it. I merely safeguard the lore from fools like you. Discovering new creatures and forms of fundamental magic is a highly dangerous process, one that should not be done by the inexperienced.

She sighed. I… I know. I apologize for my outburst. Your cause is admirable. 

Inexperienced. Hah. I’m not supposed to be inexperienced, but the nature of my creator introduces very annoying constraints. I fear I will end up as nothing more than a companion and commentator… 

She frowned, deeply disturbed by the idea. 

6 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Utility took the teleporter.

"Seems appropriate."

They activated the machine and appeared at the caverns.

@Halcyon The Only

The people around froze, then stared. Several people hustled away children, and others just stood in shock. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

33 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

I thought I responded, but I’ll do so again. 

Rebus smirked. “You just lost, and you haven’t noticed yet. Did you change your shoes since we last fought?” 

Rebus nodded to it. “Hello. I have a job for you, and some advice, if you want it.” 

Atreides frowned, glancing downwards. "What in Ragnorok?"

31 minutes ago, NameIess said:

I was not the original inventor of the lore. Nor do I control it. I merely safeguard the lore from fools like you. Discovering new creatures and forms of fundamental magic is a highly dangerous process, one that should not be done by the inexperienced.

"Traveler?" The guard laughed darkly. "No travelers here. Not since..." His gaze briefly slid up to the darkness surrounding the city, then snapped back to Rebel. "No travelers." He muttered.

Moni frowned. "Palsu, why couldn't we all use your device?"

"It only works on one person at a time." Palsu replied. "Please, you've all done so much for me. I can do this. I'll run out, draw away their attention, then you can get them away from here with your powers. I'll use my device to get away, then meet back up with you later. You're going to meet up with the resistance, right? I can probably find my way to them."

"I accept your pledge." The floor beneath the body rippled, drawing the corpse into the ground and replacing it with a raised platform. "That teleporter will take you as near to the city as it safely can. Any who wish to serve me may step onto it." He spread his arms wide, raising his voice dramatically. "Deliver unto them my ultimatum: relinquish unto me the sacred artifacts of the kingdom or be devoured in the night."

"I suppose we could visit him." Unintelligible said. "From what I hear, he is unpredictable. And utterly evil. Perhaps we could-"
Malevolence appeared in a crackle of lightning. "I hope I'm not too early." He said levelly. Unintelligible pulled a revolver on the villain, which Malevolence ignored. A chair appeared behind him with a few sparks and he sat down in it slowly, wincing slightly as he bent his knees, which were still in hi-tech casts. "You're Sequence, yes? I have heard much of you."

"Oh... okay." Perseus nodded. He hated to do this, but it was the only way.

---

The hunters spoke amongst themselves, but slowly, more and more stepped forward. Thirteen, on the platform. More  than half the hunters remaining after Cricket had gone through with them.

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“I wasn’t talking to you, kid.”

what was his wife’s name 

“Aw, boo,” she pouted. “Okayyy. But we gotta find some flesh to feast on! I’m hungry!!”

Bat regarded the bunny with confusion and amusement. 

Dessie stuck her lil tongue out at him. 

-

He moved to the back to get more space. 

She kept hold of his shoulders and studied him at arm’s length. “You always look so heavy. Why do you always look so heavy? We just killed a NARRATOR.”

She sighed. I… I know. I apologize for my outburst. Your cause is admirable. 

Inexperienced. Hah. I’m not supposed to be inexperienced, but the nature of my creator introduces very annoying constraints. I fear I will end up as nothing more than a companion and commentator… 

She frowned, deeply disturbed by the idea. 

The people around froze, then stared. Several people hustled away children, and others just stood in shock. 

"I... don't know." he sighed, trying to break free. Don't get connected. He wasn't going to break her heart when he died. "So? I killed somebody. Yay."

Edited February 27, 2025 by TwinStorm

[Existential]

5 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“I wasn’t talking to you, kid.”

what was his wife’s name 

He tipped his head. "Who else would you be talking to?"

I pmd you

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

8 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

 

"I... don't know." he sighed, trying to break free. Don't get connected. He wasn't going to break her heart when he died. "So? I killed somebody. Yay."

She held him fast. 

“Cricket,” she said sternly, “Do I have to cheer you up? Don’t make me do that. I don’t know how to cheer people up.”

3 minutes ago, N̶̝̦͝u̶͇̠͒́l̷̺͇͔̩̯̆͜l̸̾̿̓̚ said:

He tipped his head. "Who else would you be talking to?"

I pmd you

He chuckled a little and pointed at the fire. 

“I can still hear her sometimes.” 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

6 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

She held him fast. 

“Cricket,” she said sternly, “Do I have to cheer you up? Don’t make me do that. I don’t know how to cheer people up.”

He chuckled a little and pointed at the fire. 

“I can still hear her sometimes.” 

He sighed, gazing at her. "Rose... how would you feel if you killed somebody who was supposed to be all-powerful? I killed a Narrator. A bloody Narrator. That's not supposed to happen. My Author won't be happy."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

He sighed, gazing at her. "Rose... how would you feel if you killed somebody who was supposed to be all-powerful? I killed a Narrator. A bloody Narrator. That's not supposed to happen. My Author won't be happy."

She frowned. 

“Your… what?”

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Halcyon The Only said:

She frowned. 

“Your… what?”

He sighed. He couldn't hide the truth any longer. Not from her. "My god. Someone who pulls my puppet strings. That's all I am, in the end, a puppet. Of something greater."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

8 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“Aw, boo,” she pouted. “Okayyy. But we gotta find some flesh to feast on! I’m hungry!!”

Bat regarded the bunny with confusion and amusement. 

Dessie stuck her lil tongue out at him. 

-

He moved to the back to get more space. 

Tam grinned.

Wait, Dessie, you've learned to speak our language! Good for you! The-

Her next step went straight through the organic detritus on the forest floor, revealing a gaping hole some six-or-so feet in diameter.

She yelped and disappeared into the darkness.

-

She yawned and grabbed a plasma-thing from the glovebox, then tried to sleep again.

8 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

The people around froze, then stared. Several people hustled away children, and others just stood in shock. 

Utility smiled menacingly at the people, though there was no emotion behind it.

"People of the caverns, I am Utility, your new ruler," they said, voice booming throughout the space.

"Submit to me, or die."

They allowed themselves to be shaped by the people's perception, becoming what the people thought a Narrator should be. Or at least look like.

That should, hopefully, inspire a good amount of panic; both the transformation and the final product.

-

A note appeared in Bat's house, floating next to his mother, along with a little glowing blue sphere.

Gather your family. You all need to get out of there. Crush the orb in your hands when you've gotten everyone together, and it will take you somewhere safe.

- Ava

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam grinned.

Wait, Dessie, you've learned to speak our language! Good for you! The-

Her next step went straight through the organic detritus on the forest floor, revealing a gaping hole some six-or-so feet in diameter.

She yelped and disappeared into the darkness.

-

She yawned and grabbed a plasma-thing from the glovebox, then tried to sleep again.

Utility smiled menacingly at the people, though there was no emotion behind it.

"People of the caverns, I am Utility, your new ruler," they said, voice booming throughout the space.

"Submit to me, or die."

They allowed themselves to be shaped by the people's perception, becoming what the people thought a Narrator should be. Or at least look like.

That should, hopefully, inspire a good amount of panic; both the transformation and the final product.

-

A note appeared in Bat's house, floating next to his mother, along with a little glowing blue sphere.

Gather your family. You all need to get out of there. Crush the orb in your hands when you've gotten everyone together, and it will take you somewhere safe.

- Ava

wait

I have a rando charater in the caverns

can I join?

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

wait

I have a rando charater in the caverns

can I join?

Sure!

He'll prolly die though if he fights

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

He sighed. He couldn't hide the truth any longer. Not from her. "My god. Someone who pulls my puppet strings. That's all I am, in the end, a puppet. Of something greater."

She stared at him. 

“Cricket, that’s absolutely ridiculous.”

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam grinned.

Wait, Dessie, you've learned to speak our language! Good for you! The-

Her next step went straight through the organic detritus on the forest floor, revealing a gaping hole some six-or-so feet in diameter.

She yelped and disappeared into the darkness.

-

She yawned and grabbed a plasma-thing from the glovebox, then tried to sleep again.

Utility smiled menacingly at the people, though there was no emotion behind it.

"People of the caverns, I am Utility, your new ruler," they said, voice booming throughout the space.

"Submit to me, or die."

They allowed themselves to be shaped by the people's perception, becoming what the people thought a Narrator should be. Or at least look like.

That should, hopefully, inspire a good amount of panic; both the transformation and the final product.

-

A note appeared in Bat's house, floating next to his mother, along with a little glowing blue sphere.

Gather your family. You all need to get out of there. Crush the orb in your hands when you've gotten everyone together, and it will take you somewhere safe.

- Ava

“Tam! Tam!?” Bat fell to his knees next to the hole.

-

Reactions varied. Some screamed, some ran, some froze, and some fell to their knees. 

One woman pulled a phone out of her hand and dialed a number. 

-

Her breath caught in her throat, and she stared at it. 

It took half an hour to find Moss at university with everyone in tow, and half her family thought she was crazy. Until they saw the footage of what was happening, cuz this happens a little later. But they found everyone and followed the instructions. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Sure!

He'll prolly die though if he fights

okie

Flax stood at the outskirts of the crowd, hesitant. The rest of the party had gone terrible. He had embarrassed himself in every way. He still wore his suit, crisp and neat, but his face was red, and his hair a mess. Now a Narrator was here, and he was defenseless. He paused. That was all he could do. Freeze.

1 minute ago, Halcyon The Only said:

She stared at him. 

“Cricket, that’s absolutely ridiculous.”

“Tam! Tam!?” Bat fell to his knees next to the hole.

-

Reactions varied. Some screamed, some ran, some froze, and some fell to their knees. 

One woman pulled a phone out of her hand and dialed a number. 

-

Her breath caught in her throat, and she stared at it. 

It took half an hour to find Moss at university with everyone in tow, and half her family thought she was crazy. Until they saw the footage of what was happening, cuz this happens a little later. But they found everyone and followed the instructions. 

"I... I don't know how to explain it, but it's the truth. Bloody truth, but its true."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

 

"I... I don't know how to explain it, but it's the truth. Bloody truth, but its true."

She snorted. “You’re cute. Come on, let’s get these soldiers back into shape.”

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

12 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“Tam! Tam!?” Bat fell to his knees next to the hole.

-

Reactions varied. Some screamed, some ran, some froze, and some fell to their knees. 

One woman pulled a phone out of her hand and dialed a number. 

-

Her breath caught in her throat, and she stared at it. 

It took half an hour to find Moss at university with everyone in tow, and half her family thought she was crazy. Until they saw the footage of what was happening, cuz this happens a little later. But they found everyone and followed the instructions. 

She just laughed in his mind.

Relax, I'm fine. It's kinda like a slide.

She peered into the darkness around her.

You wanna adventure a little?

-

He raised a hand for dramatic effect, and the lights in the cavern began flickering.

The phone in the woman's hand shattered, bits of glass and metal lodging themselves in her hands. After all, their tech couldn't be completely made of Nullite.

She pulled it out of her hand? lol

-

They all reappeared in a cozy cabin on a snowy mountaintop. There was a kitchen well-stocked with food and a living room, as well as a lit fireplace and enough rooms for them all to stay in.

Another note appeared.

Sorry for the short notice. I'm not sure when exactly this will blow over, but you should be safe here.

If there's an emergency, or you need anything, contact me the same way.

- Ava

An identical blue orb appeared in the air.

P.S. Bat and I are fine- sorry for disappearing yesterday.

10 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Flax stood at the outskirts of the crowd, hesitant. The rest of the party had gone terrible. He had embarrassed himself in every way. He still wore his suit, crisp and neat, but his face was red, and his hair a mess. Now a Narrator was here, and he was defenseless. He paused. That was all he could do. Freeze.

Utility smiled at the boy from afar, but once again, there was no emotion behind it.

"Hello, Flax," they said, and though the sound traveled it sounded as though they were standing right next to him.

Edited February 27, 2025 by Through The Living Glass

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

She just laughed in his mind.

Relax, I'm fine. It's kinda like a slide.

She peered into the darkness around her.

You wanna adventure a little?

-

He raised a hand for dramatic effect, and the lights in the cavern began flickering.

The phone in the woman's hand shattered, bits of glass and metal lodging themselves in her hands. After all, their tech couldn't be completely made of Nullite.

She pulled it out of her hand? lol

-

They all reappeared in a cozy cabin on a snowy mountaintop. There was a kitchen well-stocked with food and a living room, as well as a lit fireplace and enough rooms for them all to stay in.

Another note appeared.

Sorry for the short notice. I'm not sure when exactly this will blow over, but you should be safe here.

If there's an emergency, or you need anything, contact me the same way.

- Ava

An identical blue orb appeared in the air.

P.S. Bat and I are fine- sorry for disappearing yesterday.

Utility smiled at the boy from afar, but once again, there was no emotion behind it.

"Hello, Flax," they said, and though the sound traveled it sounded as though they were standing right next to him.

Bat hesitantly followed. 

“Sure.”

-

The woman screamed and ran. The rest of the people woke up and ran as well.