The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Keke They/he]

8 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

It depends on the exact wording of the agreement, tho

If Rebus simply gave his consent, then I can’t do anything

If he explicitly promised, then I can

If it's bound to happen anyways ... IHAVE A PLAN. DONT WORRY. I SHALL START IT IN MOTION .... once @xinoehp512 gets online 

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus’s shield of utility fog deflected all the various projectiles. He sighed, noting once again how comparatively overpowered he was. “Your powers of destruction are nothing compared to what I can do. Give up.” 
Rebus conjured a steak, molecularly assembling it from the air around him. It tasted better than his boots, and probably monster eyeballs. 

You are indeed correct. The Witherlord was sealed away thousands of pages ago, requiring some entities called the Skeins to heroically sacrifice themselves - they were some of the last examples of Ordered Light that existed. 

Meanwhile, Rebus had transformed a portion of his laboratory - which was composed of many modules spread out across an entire star system, given the potential for enormous explosions - into a futuristic forge. 
Numerous robotic arms and high-tech gadgets manipulated pieces of the shattered Plotblade, soldering them together. The new Blade began to take shape, reforged into a long spear. Rebus, summoning Antagonist as a halberd, strode forwards. The final piece was slotted into place, and Rebus slammed Antagonist down on it. Dark glow ran down the length of the new weapon, reaching its end and unfurling into a banner. Conquest was reforged. 

What input do you need? Apologies for the Rebus-induced trolley problem - I would take the deal (since the Scribe is still helpful, and Rebus already has multiple other people looking for the page, you gain a little more than you lose) and then put together a resistance. Of course, I have ulterior motives, such as the fact that Rebus needs some people to actually try stopping him. 

Nope, it was me.
And Xino/Fate, who made Rebus embark on such a quest so he could save Symbol from Bat. All Hawks did was speed it up a bit. 

Ooooh ok

3 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Great

@Hawks you are forgiven

Also if you do, in fact, end up setting a resistance against Rebus, I have a character who will gladly join

Ok ima do some breaking of fourth walls. .. alot of them 

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Hhhmmm… I had hoped to use Symbol as a backup to stop you - but it seems that wouldn’t be good now.

Your points are true, though

Mmmmmmm

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

4 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus’s shield of utility fog deflected all the various projectiles. He sighed, noting once again how comparatively overpowered he was. “Your powers of destruction are nothing compared to what I can do. Give up.” 
Rebus conjured a steak, molecularly assembling it from the air around him. It tasted better than his boots, and probably monster eyeballs. 

“I am the Storm. The Shaking of the ground. The Freezing of your heart. The Burning of your charred corpse, body blackened and crushed. Nature is mine. I am relentless, unshaken, immortal, your doom. You cannot win. I am INDESTRUCTIBLE!”

The sprite tried to cram a piece up your nostril, cackling.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Bacon the Bard played a silly little melody on the banjo.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

31 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Hhhmmm… I had hoped to use Symbol as a backup to stop you - but it seems that wouldn’t be good now.

Your points are true, though

It might still work. Threatening Symbol is a good way to get Rebus to do something, though it might not be the thing you want. 

28 minutes ago, Hawks said:

If it's bound to happen anyways ... IHAVE A PLAN. DONT WORRY. I SHALL START IT IN MOTION .... once @xinoehp512 gets online 

Ok ima do some breaking of fourth walls. .. alot of them 

I look forwards to it. 
There isn’t very much fourth wall left - metafiction shenanigans are usually fun. 

25 minutes ago, ChipsAHoid said:

“I am the Storm. The Shaking of the ground. The Freezing of your heart. The Burning of your charred corpse, body blackened and crushed. Nature is mine. I am relentless, unshaken, immortal, your doom. You cannot win. I am INDESTRUCTIBLE!”

The sprite tried to cram a piece up your nostril, cackling.

“I am Rebus. I am mastermind - even if I lose, I win. I am scientist - I push magic to ever-further heights and exploit the structure of reality itself. I am Narrator, wielder of legendary weapons, and intellect of my Author unleashed. I am interstellar emperor - gods answer to me, serving under my rule. I am paragon of technology - I reform worlds and destroy entire planets, bringing the power of stars to bear against my enemies. I am seeker of darkness and manipulator of the Authors themselves. You are outclassed.” Rebus held up his tiny shard of Mordite - the metal that could strike a killing blow on any creature. “And you are not invincible.” 
The meat was disassembled back into air. 

14 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Bacon the Bard played a silly little melody on the banjo.

Rebus had left with a bit of Bacon’s fundamental Baconness, extracted from the sandwich he had been given. He was surely doing nebulously ominous things with it at this very moment. 

[Keke They/he]

17 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

Bacon the Bard played a silly little melody on the banjo.

A person appears infront of bacon. "BACON BACON I *STORMED* UP REALLY BAD. Is there a way to talk so *cough* rebus. Can't hear???"

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

It might still work. Threatening Symbol is a good way to get Rebus to do something, though it might not be the thing you want. 

I look forwards to it. 
There isn’t very much fourth wall left - metafiction shenanigans are usually fun. 

“I am Rebus. I am mastermind - even if I lose, I win. I am scientist - I push magic to ever-further heights and exploit the structure of reality itself. I am Narrator, wielder of legendary weapons, and intellect of my Author unleashed. I am interstellar emperor - gods answer to me, serving under my rule. I am paragon of technology - I reform worlds and destroy entire planets, bringing the power of stars to bear against my enemies. I am seeker of darkness and manipulator of the Authors themselves. You are outclassed.” Rebus held up his tiny shard of Mordite - the metal that could strike a killing blow on any creature. “And you are not invincible.” 
The meat was disassembled back into air. 

Rebus had left with a bit of Bacon’s fundamental Baconness, extracted from the sandwich he had been given. He was surely doing nebulously ominous things with it at this very moment. 

Greattttttt

Whats meta fiction? 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

40 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus’s shield of utility fog deflected all the various projectiles. He sighed, noting once again how comparatively overpowered he was. “Your powers of destruction are nothing compared to what I can do. Give up.” 
Rebus conjured a steak, molecularly assembling it from the air around him. It tasted better than his boots, and probably monster eyeballs. 

You are indeed correct. The Witherlord was sealed away thousands of pages ago, requiring some entities called the Skeins to heroically sacrifice themselves - they were some of the last examples of Ordered Light that existed. 

Meanwhile, Rebus had transformed a portion of his laboratory - which was composed of many modules spread out across an entire star system, given the potential for enormous explosions - into a futuristic forge. 
Numerous robotic arms and high-tech gadgets manipulated pieces of the shattered Plotblade, soldering them together. The new Blade began to take shape, reforged into a long spear. Rebus, summoning Antagonist as a halberd, strode forwards. The final piece was slotted into place, and Rebus slammed Antagonist down on it. Dark glow ran down the length of the new weapon, reaching its end and unfurling into a banner. Conquest was reforged. 

What input do you need? Apologies for the Rebus-induced trolley problem - I would take the deal (since the Scribe is still helpful, and Rebus already has multiple other people looking for the page, you gain a little more than you lose) and then put together a resistance. Of course, I have ulterior motives, such as the fact that Rebus needs some people to actually try stopping him. 

Nope, it was me.
And Xino/Fate, who made Rebus embark on such a quest so he could save Symbol from Bat. All Hawks did was speed it up a bit. 

Fael whistled softly, impressed. If Rebus looked closer, however, he would notice a tiny piece of Antagonist that had been chipped off the Blade, embedded into Conquest. The fuel of its true power.

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

2 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

It might still work. Threatening Symbol is a good way to get Rebus to do something, though it might not be the thing you want. 

I look forwards to it. 
There isn’t very much fourth wall left - metafiction shenanigans are usually fun. 

“I am Rebus. I am mastermind - even if I lose, I win. I am scientist - I push magic to ever-further heights and exploit the structure of reality itself. I am Narrator, wielder of legendary weapons, and intellect of my Author unleashed. I am interstellar emperor - gods answer to me, serving under my rule. I am paragon of technology - I reform worlds and destroy entire planets, bringing the power of stars to bear against my enemies. I am seeker of darkness and manipulator of the Authors themselves. You are outclassed.” Rebus held up his tiny shard of Mordite - the metal that could strike a killing blow on any creature. “And you are not invincible.” 
The meat was disassembled back into air. 

Rebus had left with a bit of Bacon’s fundamental Baconness, extracted from the sandwich he had been given. He was surely doing nebulously ominous things with it at this very moment. 

Exactly my thoughts

@Hawks (quote won’t work)

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Ok ima do some breaking of fourth walls. .. alot of them 

I mean… the Scribe directly takes orders and reads my thoughts… soooo

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Exactly my thoughts

@Hawks (quote won’t work)

I mean… the Scribe directly takes orders and reads my thoughts… soooo

Ppft lol

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

4 minutes ago, Hawks said:

A person appears infront of bacon. "BACON BACON I *STORMED* UP REALLY BAD. Is there a way to talk so *cough* rebus. Can't hear???"

Greattttttt

Whats meta fiction? 

Rebus raised an eyebrow, but did not teleport there. 
Metafiction is stories that uses breaking the fourth wall as a plot element. 

7 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Fael whistled softly, impressed. If Rebus looked closer, however, he would notice a tiny piece of Antagonist that had been chipped off the Blade, embedded into Conquest. The fuel of its true power.

Rebus had said another ingredient would be required for the Intent change, had he not? Summoning Antagonist as a crown once more, Rebus placed it on his head and dropped some of the antiteleportation fields, calling Atredies to him. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus raised an eyebrow, but did not teleport there. 
Metafiction is stories that uses breaking the fourth wall as a plot element. 

Rebus had said another ingredient would be required for the Intent change, had he not? Summoning Antagonist as a crown once more, Rebus placed it on his head and dropped some of the antiteleportation fields, calling Atredies to him. 

Atreides appeared in a flash, flashing a smile. "Considered my offer, have you?"

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

17 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“I am Rebus. I am mastermind - even if I lose, I win. I am scientist - I push magic to ever-further heights and exploit the structure of reality itself. I am Narrator, wielder of legendary weapons, and intellect of my Author unleashed. I am interstellar emperor - gods answer to me, serving under my rule. I am paragon of technology - I reform worlds and destroy entire planets, bringing the power of stars to bear against my enemies. I am seeker of darkness and manipulator of the Authors themselves. You are outclassed.” Rebus held up his tiny shard of Mordite - the metal that could strike a killing blow on any creature. “And you are not invincible.” 
The meat was disassembled back into air. 

“Lots of pretty words for a weakling. So the gods serve you. We left the gods. We need them not. Your rusty nail cannot defeat me!”

It shapes a rock into a massive spear, dozens of feet long. 

“Behold your fate”

He hurls it at you.

The sprite tries to splash the red liquid at the man in black armor, who is valiantly charging the Horror after having seen the attacks sent towards him.

He takes a rock to the knee and stumbles. Another dashes against his arm, but he approaches nevertheless. 

The eyes suddenly flash yellow, and a bolt of lightning hurls him back, sailing through the air with dazed eyes.

The sprite giggles and uses static electricity to try to make your hair stick up funny.

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

6 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Sounds like it - I’m sure Rebus can AI box test his way to victory, though. 

AI box test?

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

6 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Atreides appeared in a flash, flashing a smile. "Considered my offer, have you?"

“I have. Though I still suspect you may betray me, I wish to make you my general and standard bearer.” Rebus held out Conquest. “Do you swear fealty to me?” 

32 minutes ago, ChipsAHoid said:

“Lots of pretty words for a weakling. So the gods serve you. We left the gods. We need them not. Your rusty nail cannot defeat me!”

It shapes a rock into a massive spear, dozens of feet long. 

“Behold your fate”

He hurls it at you.

The sprite tries to splash the red liquid at the man in black armor, who is valiantly charging the Horror after having seen the attacks sent towards him.

He takes a rock to the knee and stumbles. Another dashes against his arm, but he approaches nevertheless. 

The eyes suddenly flash yellow, and a bolt of lightning hurls him back, sailing through the air with dazed eyes.

The sprite giggles and uses static electricity to try to make your hair stick up funny.

“Sir,” Rebus said to the Horror of Betrayal, “I appreciate the effort, and the demonstration of what Calamities could do to someone not from a time when one in every two people was a reality warper, but it isn’t necessary at the moment.” He offhandedly vaporized the incoming rock into nanomachines and equalized the charges caused by both Horrors. 
“As for you, Calamities, I am not sure you understand your situation. I am connected on a deep level to all four of you thus far. Mordite will work, but I think you’ll want to go out in a manner more suited to you.” Rebus held up what appeared to be a sleek flashlight, the utility fog behind him turning reflective to protect his companions. “You heard what I said about the power of stars?” 

11 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

AI box test?

A thought experiment that shows why superintelligent AI are impossible to contain - theoretically, the AI would be so smart that if released, it could do practically anything, and so in order to prevent it from rebelling it could be kept in a “box”, where it can only send benign text to the outside world. Even if then box was impenetrable, the AI - being superintelligent - would be able to talk someone into letting it out. 
They’ve tested it experimentally, with the person who thinks they wouldn’t be convinced being sent messages through text by the person who wants to prove their point. Even with actual money wagered on the outcome, after a couple hours the subject usually releases the AI. 
The point being that it takes only a moment to let Rebus through, and if he’s stubborn and clever enough, that moment will eventually arrive. 

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

12 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

A thought experiment that shows why superintelligent AI are impossible to contain - theoretically, the AI would be so smart that if released, it could do practically anything, and so in order to prevent it from rebelling it could be kept in a “box”, where it can only send benign text to the outside world. Even if then box was impenetrable, the AI - being superintelligent - would be able to talk someone into letting it out. 
They’ve tested it experimentally, with the person who thinks they wouldn’t be convinced being sent messages through text by the person who wants to prove their point. Even with actual money wagered on the outcome, after a couple hours the subject usually releases the AI. 
The point being that it takes only a moment to let Rebus through, and if he’s stubborn and clever enough, that moment will eventually arrive. 

He would have to do some serious convincing.

He would have to promise a lot. And Rebus knows what his promises are like.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

32 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“I have. Though I still suspect you may betray me, I wish to make you my general and standard bearer.” Rebus held out Conquest. “Do you swear fealty to me?” 

“Sir,” Rebus said to the Horror of Betrayal, “I appreciate the effort, and the demonstration of what Calamities could do to someone not from a time when one in every two people was a reality warper, but it isn’t necessary at the moment.” He offhandedly vaporized the incoming rock into nanomachines and equalized the charges caused by both Horrors. 
“As for you, Calamities, I am not sure you understand your situation. I am connected on a deep level to all four of you thus far. Mordite will work, but I think you’ll want to go out in a manner more suited to you.” Rebus held up what appeared to be a sleek flashlight, the utility fog behind him turning reflective to protect his companions. “You heard what I said about the power of stars?” 

A thought experiment that shows why superintelligent AI are impossible to contain - theoretically, the AI would be so smart that if released, it could do practically anything, and so in order to prevent it from rebelling it could be kept in a “box”, where it can only send benign text to the outside world. Even if then box was impenetrable, the AI - being superintelligent - would be able to talk someone into letting it out. 
They’ve tested it experimentally, with the person who thinks they wouldn’t be convinced being sent messages through text by the person who wants to prove their point. Even with actual money wagered on the outcome, after a couple hours the subject usually releases the AI. 
The point being that it takes only a moment to let Rebus through, and if he’s stubborn and clever enough, that moment will eventually arrive. 

Satisfaction flashed across Atreides's face, but he knelt regardless. "I do."

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

5 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

“Sir,” Rebus said to the Horror of Betrayal, “I appreciate the effort, and the demonstration of what Calamities could do to someone not from a time when one in every two people was a reality warper, but it isn’t necessary at the moment.” He offhandedly vaporized the incoming rock into nanomachines and equalized the charges caused by both Horrors. 
“As for you, Calamities, I am not sure you understand your situation. I am connected on a deep level to all four of you thus far. Mordite will work, but I think you’ll want to go out in a manner more suited to you.” Rebus held up what appeared to be a sleek flashlight, the utility fog behind him turning reflective to protect his companions. “You heard what I said about the power of stars?” 

“FEEL MY WRATH”

He summons huge bolt of lightning 

“Ha! You have misjudged me! The light is not my Bane. Fool!”

He hurled the bolt, but his power seemed to be diminishing.

Axzi spoke

Clarification. I realized it was unclear. Axzi is speaking in your mind, he can’t go to the Fortress, it’s protected against him.

Goad him. Keep him mad. Weather this storm. That is how you win.

The sprite yowled, hair sticking up funny. She shot a spitball at the Horror.

Spoiler

And I’ve had thunder bringer going through my head this whole time

 

Edited July 31, 2025 by ChipsAHoid

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

7 hours ago, TwinStorm said:

Satisfaction flashed across Atreides's face, but he knelt regardless. "I do."

Rebus placed the Plotblade into his hand. "Then rise as my general, Atreides." 

3 hours ago, ChipsAHoid said:

“FEEL MY WRATH”

He summons huge bolt of lightning 

“Ha! You have misjudged me! The light is not my Bane. Fool!”

He hurled the bolt, but his power seemed to be diminishing.

Axzi spoke

Clarification. I realized it was unclear. Axzi is speaking in your mind, he can’t go to the Fortress, it’s protected against him.

Goad him. Keep him mad. Weather this storm. That is how you win.

The sprite yowled, hair sticking up funny. She shot a spitball at the Horror.

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And I’ve had thunder bringer going through my head this whole time

 

Rebus grinned - his utility fog absorbing the lightning and actually extracting useful energy from it - and turned on the light. A crack of thunder and rush of blinding light - which utility fog shielded Rebus's companions from - emanated from the flashlight as it opened a portal to the core of a star. Though the portal only let light pass through it, a wave of superheated air blasted forwards, turned to plasma by sheer luminosity. Metal would be melted and stone vaporized from the sheer amount of light Rebus's device emitted. 

And then Rebus turned the light off, to view the devastation he had caused and avoid causing a runaway cloud of plasma. His mirrored glasses - made from the same protective force-fields that the utility fog was using for the Horrors he traveled with - flickered out of existence, and he smirked. "I am more overkill than you shall ever be, Calamities. Light may not be your weakness, you may be incorporeal, but even if you aren't blinded, you are overshadowed."

[TwinStorm He/Him]

22 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus placed the Plotblade into his hand. "Then rise as my general, Atreides." 

Rebus grinned - his utility fog absorbing the lightning and actually extracting useful energy from it - and turned on the light. A crack of thunder and rush of blinding light - which utility fog shielded Rebus's companions from - emanated from the flashlight as it opened a portal to the core of a star. Though the portal only let light pass through it, a wave of superheated air blasted forwards, turned to plasma by sheer luminosity. Metal would be melted and stone vaporized from the sheer amount of light Rebus's device emitted. 

And then Rebus turned the light off, to view the devastation he had caused and avoid causing a runaway cloud of plasma. His mirrored glasses - made from the same protective force-fields that the utility fog was using for the Horrors he traveled with - flickered out of existence, and he smirked. "I am more overkill than you shall ever be, Calamities. Light may not be your weakness, you may be incorporeal, but even if you aren't blinded, you are overshadowed."

Atreides nodded, rising slowly. "My orders?"

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

54 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Atreides nodded, rising slowly. "My orders?"

"Go on a rampage. Conquer things in my name and make them fear us." 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

8 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

"Go on a rampage. Conquer things in my name and make them fear us." 

Atreides smiled, gripping Conquest. "Very well." 

whose plot line should I invade?

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

13 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Atreides smiled, gripping Conquest. "Very well." 

whose plot line should I invade?

*squints at past few pages* I'm not sure there are any left... We might have to put together a new plotline - show what Rebus and his forces are doing so that Authors can mobilize. 

Rebus smiled back, having guessed Atreides would appreciate such an order. "My army shall be yours to command."

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

1 hour ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus grinned - his utility fog absorbing the lightning and actually extracting useful energy from it - and turned on the light. A crack of thunder and rush of blinding light - which utility fog shielded Rebus's companions from - emanated from the flashlight as it opened a portal to the core of a star. Though the portal only let light pass through it, a wave of superheated air blasted forwards, turned to plasma by sheer luminosity. Metal would be melted and stone vaporized from the sheer amount of light Rebus's device emitted. 

And then Rebus turned the light off, to view the devastation he had caused and avoid causing a runaway cloud of plasma. His mirrored glasses - made from the same protective force-fields that the utility fog was using for the Horrors he traveled with - flickered out of existence, and he smirked. "I am more overkill than you shall ever be, Calamities. Light may not be your weakness, you may be incorporeal, but even if you aren't blinded, you are overshadowed."

The Horror wailed, hurling stones in every direction, but slowly it began to dissipate, until it faded into nothing, passing away like every storm must.

They crossed the drawbridge, and heard agonized wailing. Screams echoed.

The sprite defiantly screamed right back.

Grammar is overrated

[TwinStorm He/Him]

26 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

*squints at past few pages* I'm not sure there are any left... We might have to put together a new plotline - show what Rebus and his forces are doing so that Authors can mobilize. 

Rebus smiled back, having guessed Atreides would appreciate such an order. "My army shall be yours to command."

"I will need . . . access to your nanites. With your permission."

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

51 minutes ago, ChipsAHoid said:

The Horror wailed, hurling stones in every direction, but slowly it began to dissipate, until it faded into nothing, passing away like every storm must.

They crossed the drawbridge, and heard agonized wailing. Screams echoed.

The sprite defiantly screamed right back.

Grammar is overrated

Rebus smiled again - that had been fun, getting a chance to dramatically monologue about his superiority. This one, on the other hand, did not seem like it would be fun. Wailing was rarely a good sign. 

49 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"I will need . . . access to your nanites. With your permission."

Rebus issued a command to the nanomachine network. "You'll have priority two - only priority one, which at the moment is only me and my clones, will be able to override you." 

I assume you know how these work enough to play them? 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

10 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus smiled again - that had been fun, getting a chance to dramatically monologue about his superiority. This one, on the other hand, did not seem like it would be fun. Wailing was rarely a good sign. 

Rebus issued a command to the nanomachine network. "You'll have priority two - only priority one, which at the moment is only me and my clones, will be able to override you." 

I assume you know how these work enough to play them? 

I think so

Atreides grinned, taking a moment to take control of the nanite network. "I appreciate that."