The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“I cut my conscience out of my soul, but I was once altruistic at times. As for Atredies, I didn’t plan to kill him - I simply needed a Narrator to test my procedure on, willing or unwilling. He could have ruled by my side - and still can, in truth.” 
Rebus began looking for Fael, using his teleportation beacons to conserve his Narration. 

"Well, he hates you. With greater passion than most."

Fael sat on a rock in the middle of the desert, walled in by crystals.

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

17 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus had a nosebleed now, on top of his hypothermia. And Lady Bug had driven home her point - he realized, once again, how alone he was. Still, he should do something, so as not to freeze to death - he got up and began to gather firewood. 
“I was thinking of conquering some relevant planets, if you would like to expand your city into a kingdom in my empire.” 
Rebus walked inside, checking to see if Mr. Whitlock had sent him any notes. He had a feeling the man’s employment would be ending soon. 
“Interesting… any particular reason?” Rebus was aware of how few female characters his Author had - that should probably be changed. 

“I qualified as all three, though I’ve been sliding towards evil for obvious reasons. I’ll be sure to seek her out again, though - and Atredies could be of help to me as well.” 
“There is a clone of me in the Eternal Mountains at the moment, and considering the antimatter explosion I set off, he shouldn’t be hard to find. If Fate wanted him to speak to the moral copy, that will be harder.” 
Oh, things would get worse… And actually, it would partially be Storm’s fault. 

Rebus considered teleporting to this man. He sounded like he could be a good minion, and Rebus needed a way to involve himself in the last two active plotlines. 

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[Through the Living Heir he/him]

6 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"Well, he hates you. With greater passion than most."

Fael sat on a rock in the middle of the desert, walled in by crystals.

“I did kill him once already. If you insist, I’ll let him go free - not unscathed, though I’ll ensure what I do benefits his arc rather than contracting it.” 
Rebus jumped over the crystals on a geyser of utility fog, landing softly in front of her. “Hello, Fael.” 

2 minutes ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

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Rebus wants to hire the teleporter guy and, more broadly, to interfere with every plotline in the Thread. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“I did kill him once already. If you insist, I’ll let him go free - not unscathed, though I’ll ensure what I do benefits his arc rather than contracting it.” 
Rebus jumped over the crystals on a geyser of utility fog, landing softly in front of her. “Hello, Fael.” 

Rebus wants to hire the teleporter guy and, more broadly, to interfere with every plotline in the Thread. 

Oh

Intriguing

[___ He/Him]

I would like to make a character, how much do I need to read to understand what's going on?

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

3 minutes ago, sneak spooky spook guy said:

I would like to make a character, how much do I need to read to understand what's going on?

Not much at all, just kinda make a character and slot into a plot

[___ He/Him]

Just now, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

Not much at all, just kinda make a character and slot into a plot

Alright thanks 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

29 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“I did kill him once already. If you insist, I’ll let him go free - not unscathed, though I’ll ensure what I do benefits his arc rather than contracting it.” 
Rebus jumped over the crystals on a geyser of utility fog, landing softly in front of her. “Hello, Fael.” 

Rebus wants to hire the teleporter guy and, more broadly, to interfere with every plotline in the Thread. 

"He will oppose you in every way possible, and I am fine with him dying, though I will warn you, I will not be permanent. Not until I am satisfied.

"Rebus? What's that crown?"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

49 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus had a nosebleed now, on top of his hypothermia. And Lady Bug had driven home her point - he realized, once again, how alone he was. Still, he should do something, so as not to freeze to death - he got up and began to gather firewood. 
“I was thinking of conquering some relevant planets, if you would like to expand your city into a kingdom in my empire.” 
Rebus walked inside, checking to see if Mr. Whitlock had sent him any notes. He had a feeling the man’s employment would be ending soon. 
“Interesting… any particular reason?” Rebus was aware of how few female characters his Author had - that should probably be changed. 

“I qualified as all three, though I’ve been sliding towards evil for obvious reasons. I’ll be sure to seek her out again, though - and Atredies could be of help to me as well.” 
“There is a clone of me in the Eternal Mountains at the moment, and considering the antimatter explosion I set off, he shouldn’t be hard to find. If Fate wanted him to speak to the moral copy, that will be harder.” 
Oh, things would get worse… And actually, it would partially be Storm’s fault. 

Rebus considered teleporting to this man. He sounded like he could be a good minion, and Rebus needed a way to involve himself in the last two active plotlines. 

He found a young woman at some point, shivering by a dead tree. She had fluffy hair and looked somewhat familiar. She eyed him suspiciously. 

Xanther gave an exaggerated bow. “I will begin the creation of worlds ripe for domination. However, I would appreciate a task that involves myself interacting with the character of another Author…” 

He had some rather excellent notes on… ehatever he was supposed to be studying. A certain Author with an affinity for golden dragons had completely forgotten. 

“I consider it my defining quest,” Nemesis replied. “I have already been rebuffed once. I shall not let it happen again.” 

47 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"I . . . disagree to say the least, but do seek out Fael. Atreides will be not nearly as friendly. He recently gained purpose, and true character, and will not let you kill him again. I will not. Not until I am satisfied."

Storm read this, and was disturbed, and slightly curious. PM?

"I . . . don't know. All I really know is that he's the Antagonist." Cricket admitted.

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Alright. It might be a bit. I'm glad you and Tam are together. Tell her I miss her. Give me time, though. I need time.

 

 

 

“Weird.” She frowned. “So, by definition, he’s the bad guy?” 

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I’ll tell her. And I’ll wait. But I WILL be talking with you to check progress. Tan might too. 

 

 

 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Bird Furious said:

He found a young woman at some point, shivering by a dead tree. She had fluffy hair and looked somewhat familiar. She eyed him suspiciously. 

Xanther gave an exaggerated bow. “I will begin the creation of worlds ripe for domination. However, I would appreciate a task that involves myself interacting with the character of another Author…” 

He had some rather excellent notes on… ehatever he was supposed to be studying. A certain Author with an affinity for golden dragons had completely forgotten. 

“I consider it my defining quest,” Nemesis replied. “I have already been rebuffed once. I shall not let it happen again.” 

“Weird.” She frowned. “So, by definition, he’s the bad guy?” 

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I’ll tell her. And I’ll wait. But I WILL be talking with you to check progress. Tan might too. 

 

 

 

"Well . . . yes. He is the threat to the entire Thread."

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Alright. I'll keep in touch.

 

 

 

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

1 hour ago, Dragonheir said:

“I thank you for the advice. I believe Stone still needs to speak with me, correct? And I will speak to Fael, though it seems she would do better opposing me.” 

That had always been gone. “Ah, so I wasn’t an idiot. I simply saved my only friend from whatever that had been, and you.” 
“I am gathering allies and generals so that work can be done in my Author’s absence. If you wish to be one of them, say so - otherwise you are irrelevant.” 
“Yes, I suppose it was you. As for making people cry…” Rebus teleported a clone of him just outside Mr. Whitlock’s laboratory. 
Rebus nodded to him. “I sent Symbol away to save her life, killed Bat to save her life in the future, and now owe a favor to the Author who controls the Witherlord. My career has never been better.” 

The labyrinth shifted again, and then again. Looks like a group of people decided to work together to get here. That will change, though. 

Good luck to them, they're going to need it.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 hour ago, TwinStorm said:

"Well . . . yes. He is the threat to the entire Thread."

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Alright. I'll keep in touch.

 

 

 

She frowned. “So why’d he create us to combat destruction?” 

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The tingly gold presence faded for now. 

 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

4 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus watched, feeling triumphant and a little guilty. He didn't usually get guilty, but this was an Author, with real feelings. Broken Glass... he though to himself. 

Rebus? Guilty?

Normally, she would have smiled.

Now she just let her tears splash against the floor.

"Why do I care so much?" she whispered, opening her eyes and letting some of the nanomachines sift through her fingers.

"You're all just meant to be characters . . . I'm not supposed to feel like this . . ."

[Keke They/he]

On 6/16/2025 at 5:23 PM, xinoehp512 said:

The wind blew in the sound of laughter. "Why? Are you in need of one?"

"Alrighty then! Hold on to your pancakes."

Bacon cut the propeller and plummeted back through the building, busting another hole in the ceiling. He played a really sick guitar chord as he slammed into the ground.

atlas looks around and the girl with what could be assumed tobe a shocked look under the dino mask looks at them. "should I call for Dot?"

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

9 hours ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

"Well...let's just say he extracts a price for each transfer, and often gets more out of loopholes in the wording."

I just realized that Cep is gonna have a somewhat Dalinar Kholin-esque arc here for a minute, that was accidental

"Mmmm. Okay. How far is he?" 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

21 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said:

"Mmmm. Okay. How far is he?" 

"Only about.." He checks the sky. "A few hours' travel in that direction." He points westward.

[___ He/Him]

On a nearby planet, a king sits on his throne, struggling to support his empire. The armies of the tah-kahal are pushing in on the East border, and inflation is causing the economy to shatter. It all rests on this one king's shoulders as he ponders what direction to take. His closest advisor, kinji paces in front of him. "What are we going to do,"  kinji asks, "when the tah-kahal break through?" 

"I don't know." The King says. "We must hope." 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

15 hours ago, Bird Furious said:

She frowned. “So why’d he create us to combat destruction?” 

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The tingly gold presence faded for now. 

 

"I don't know, but I've told you what I do know. He is the Antagonist. That's all I can say."

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

8 hours ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

"Only about.." He checks the sky. "A few hours' travel in that direction." He points westward.

"Great. Shall we be off?" 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

15 hours ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

Oh

Intriguing

So shall Rebus speak to this man? 

15 hours ago, TwinStorm said:

"He will oppose you in every way possible, and I am fine with him dying, though I will warn you, I will not be permanent. Not until I am satisfied.

"Rebus? What's that crown?"

"I wish I had the luxury of resurrection, though I have made up for it with my own capabilities." 

"My new Plotblade."Rebus smiled, waiting to see if she would guess correctly. 

15 hours ago, Bird Furious said:

He found a young woman at some point, shivering by a dead tree. She had fluffy hair and looked somewhat familiar. She eyed him suspiciously. 

Xanther gave an exaggerated bow. “I will begin the creation of worlds ripe for domination. However, I would appreciate a task that involves myself interacting with the character of another Author…” 

He had some rather excellent notes on… ehatever he was supposed to be studying. A certain Author with an affinity for golden dragons had completely forgotten. 

“I consider it my defining quest,” Nemesis replied. “I have already been rebuffed once. I shall not let it happen again.” 

He tried to remember who this was - the person from where they had arrived, perhaps? 

"I was thinking the reverse - my Author, or perhaps another, can create a world for you to conquer." 

It had been Rebus's creation - Chaotic Order - and some other applications of Nullite and Prismite. Rebus pushed the door open, preparing for what would soon occur. 

Somehow, I get the feeling he doesn't know how romance works... Rebus smiled politely. "What do you mean?" 

14 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

Good luck to them, they're going to need it.

Two people in a mix of armor turned the corner and reached the room Lezterp and the golden pretzel were in. They immediately attacked each other, drawing knives. 

13 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Rebus? Guilty?

Normally, she would have smiled.

Now she just let her tears splash against the floor.

"Why do I care so much?" she whispered, opening her eyes and letting some of the nanomachines sift through her fingers.

"You're all just meant to be characters . . . I'm not supposed to feel like this . . ."

Rebus continued to watch. "You are. That's the point, Glass. Stories at their best make you feel. The pain is my job - the job of every Antagonist - so that the joy of the ending is that much greater." 

1 hour ago, sneak spooky spook guy said:

On a nearby planet, a king sits on his throne, struggling to support his empire. The armies of the tah-kahal are pushing in on the East border, and inflation is causing the economy to shatter. It all rests on this one king's shoulders as he ponders what direction to take. His closest advisor, kinji paces in front of him. "What are we going to do,"  kinji asks, "when the tah-kahal break through?" 

"I don't know." The King says. "We must hope." 

A messenger scurried into the room. "Sir! There are reports of the Tah-Kahal attacking each other - it might be our deliverance!" 

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

4 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

So shall Rebus speak to this man? 

"I wish I had the luxury of resurrection, though I have made up for it with my own capabilities." 

"My new Plotblade."Rebus smiled, waiting to see if she would guess correctly. 

He tried to remember who this was - the person from where they had arrived, perhaps? 

"I was thinking the reverse - my Author, or perhaps another, can create a world for you to conquer." 

It had been Rebus's creation - Chaotic Order - and some other applications of Nullite and Prismite. Rebus pushed the door open, preparing for what would soon occur. 

Somehow, I get the feeling he doesn't know how romance works... Rebus smiled politely. "What do you mean?" 

Two people in a mix of armor turned the corner and reached the room Lezterp and the golden pretzel were in. They immediately attacked each other, drawing knives. 

Rebus continued to watch. "You are. That's the point, Glass. Stories at their best make you feel. The pain is my job - the job of every Antagonist - so that the joy of the ending is that much greater." 

A messenger scurried into the room. "Sir! There are reports of the Tah-Kahal attacking each other - it might be our deliverance!" 

Lezterp smiled.

This is going to be fuuuuuun.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus continued to watch. "You are. That's the point, Glass. Stories at their best make you feel. The pain is my job - the job of every Antagonist - so that the joy of the ending is that much greater." 

She wiped her eyes and let the last of the machines fall to the floor.

"Maybe," she said as more tears fell. "We'll see."

She stood.

"Enjoy Antagonist, Rebus. Maybe you did deserve it, after all."

And then she was gone.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

2 minutes ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

Lezterp smiled.

This is going to be fuuuuuun.

One of the treasure seekers pushed the other to the ground, leaving them bleeding out, and rushed passed Lezterp to the golden pretzel, a maddened look in what was visible of their eyes. 

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

She wiped her eyes and let the last of the machines fall to the floor.

"Maybe," she said as more tears fell. "We'll see."

She stood.

"Enjoy Antagonist, Rebus. Maybe you did deserve it, after all."

And then she was gone.

Rebus looked at where Glass had been, and smiled with genuine warmth. 

Edited June 20, 2025 by Dragonheir
Aww, Glass... *hug* 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

18 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

So shall Rebus speak to this man? 

"I wish I had the luxury of resurrection, though I have made up for it with my own capabilities." 

"My new Plotblade."Rebus smiled, waiting to see if she would guess correctly. 

He tried to remember who this was - the person from where they had arrived, perhaps? 

"I was thinking the reverse - my Author, or perhaps another, can create a world for you to conquer." 

It had been Rebus's creation - Chaotic Order - and some other applications of Nullite and Prismite. Rebus pushed the door open, preparing for what would soon occur. 

Somehow, I get the feeling he doesn't know how romance works... Rebus smiled politely. "What do you mean?" 

Two people in a mix of armor turned the corner and reached the room Lezterp and the golden pretzel were in. They immediately attacked each other, drawing knives. 

Rebus continued to watch. "You are. That's the point, Glass. Stories at their best make you feel. The pain is my job - the job of every Antagonist - so that the joy of the ending is that much greater." 

A messenger scurried into the room. "Sir! There are reports of the Tah-Kahal attacking each other - it might be our deliverance!" 

"Antagonist?" she said, lounging backwards. "Anyways, why do you want me?"

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

"Antagonist?" she said, lounging backwards. "Anyways, why do you want me?"

"Correct." Rebus remembered when he would been doing nearly the exact same, and smiled. "I have a few possible tasks, differing in both risk and reward."