The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

"can I be honest with you cep?"

"Sure...?"

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

3 hours ago, NameIess said:

4 hours ago, Sequence said:

"We will need a way to deter nanobots. So, underground, beneath a metal that is compatible with a certain device I've created to create an energy pulse that should knock them out temporarily." Malevolence hoped 'ill intent' didn't apply to his general desire to do evil and that the protections were not automatic.

“Right! Of course…” Sequence waved her hand again, and the three were in a deep, underground chamber, deep beneath the mountains. It was hot, almost unbearably so. The walls were smooth, without a blemish or a crack, and it was dark. Sequence’s Narrationblade lit up enough to illuminate the chamber.

“… So.. What metal would that be? Hopefully you can provide it?”

[Keke They/he]

12 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

"Sure...?"

they narrate a chair and sit down. "Im scared. Like not the jokingly scared. But like genuinely terrified. I dont know how this is going to end. Or how its to work. Everything... I feel like I dont know enough. I need to know more to be useful. Otherwise what use am I? I barely match up against anyone in this place. Im terrified ill just be a deadweight."

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

they narrate a chair and sit down. "Im scared. Like not the jokingly scared. But like genuinely terrified. I dont know how this is going to end. Or how its to work. Everything... I feel like I dont know enough. I need to know more to be useful. Otherwise what use am I? I barely match up against anyone in this place. Im terrified ill just be a deadweight."

"By the end of this storm, I suspect some half of those here will be dead or changed. However this turns out, the Thread will be changed. We need those who can survive and keep functioning. Also, do not undersell your own abilities. This is a realm full of those seeking to further their own ends. We need those like you, who feel and remember."

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

By the end of this storm, I suspect some half of those here will be dead or changed. However this turns out, the Thread will be changed. We need those who can survive and keep functioning. Also, do not undersell your own abilities. This is a realm full of those seeking to further their own ends. We need those like you, who feel and remember.

"thats what im worried about. Loosing people. Even tho I say I hate everyone... I cant stand the thought of someone dying. Not when it's something or someone I know. It hurts. Loosing people. And... I dont want to loose more. Yes remembering them will be great. But it feels like all hole goes missing from my heart." They said putting a hand kn their chest. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

"thats what im worried about. Loosing people. Even tho I say I hate everyone... I cant stand the thought of someone dying. Not when it's something or someone I know. It hurts. Loosing people. And... I dont want to loose more. Yes remembering them will be great. But it feels like all hole goes missing from my heart." They said putting a hand kn their chest. 

Cep gives a dry laugh. "I think I know a thing or two about missing pieces. Yes, losing people is awful. But it is an unavoidable fact of this storm we face. As it stands, you have two choices: crumble under the weight of the future, or stand and meet it. It will be hard; of that there is no doubt. But by standing, you refuse to fall, and every time you choose to keep standing you push back against the darkness around. It is a constant battle, yes, but your other choice is to fall."

[Keke They/he]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Cep gives a dry laugh. "I think I know a thing or two about missing pieces. Yes, losing people is awful. But it is an unavoidable fact of this storm we face. As it stands, you have two choices: crumble under the weight of the future, or stand and meet it. It will be hard; of that there is no doubt. But by standing, you refuse to fall, and every time you choose to keep standing you push back against the darkness around. It is a constant battle, yes, but your other choice is to fall."

"i dont know if km strong enough." Theyvwhispered and held their knees close to their chest "I feel like jm close to folding. I... I watched him die. I cant see anyone else die. It would break me."

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, Hawks said:

"i dont know if km strong enough." Theyvwhispered and held their knees close to their chest "I feel like jm close to folding. I... I watched him die. I cant see anyone else die. It would break me."

Wish I were doing this with Southern Cep, he's better in my brain at this stuff

"Allow me to show you something." Erryin's surroundings are replaced by a white void, which quickly gives way to a scene in a forest. "Watch," Cep's voice echoes from around.

A woman runs through a forest, holding a small child. Another, older child runs behind her. The child trips over a root, and the woman quickly turns back, desperately hauling him up. "Hurry!" she hisses, and takes off eunning again, the child doing his best to follow. After some time, a clamor of voices can be heard behind: men shouting angrily. The woman looks behind, terrified.

She stops near a tree, the roots of which form a kind of hollow. She frantically gestures the older child to crawl in, then hands down the smaller child, who looks slightly panicked but not as if she fully understands what is happening. Hands shaking, the woman smooths down the hair of the smaller child, then shoves some nearby leaves to partially cover the roots.

She runs, making as much noise as she can. The sounds of men chasing follow her, then suddenly disappear. She slows. Stops. Listens. Waits. After some time, she carefully makes her way back to where she left the children. The leaves are moved, the hollow empty. She hopes, but fears the truth.

She searches the nearby area, and...

The scene skips ahead. The woman huddled on the ground. She looks up, eyes red from crying. She tries to scream, but her voice has left her. Time passes. She sits. And sits. And sits.

And then she stands. She waits a moment, then takes a step. Then another.

The scene fades away, the white void returning. Then that, too, fades away, and they return to their previous surroundings.

"That woman was the strongest person I've ever known. Not because of anything she did, but because she simply chose to stand and keep moving. And did it again. And again. And again. Nothing made her special. In fact, she was a rather average person in all respects. Yet she chose. That is key. She chose. And when she chose, she chose to stand. And when she could not stand, she leaned on those who would support her. Whatever happens, however you respond, it is your choice. You can choose to fall. You can choose to stand, as the strong do. And, as the wise do, you can lean on those who will support you. That is how you keep going." Cep pauses, eyes glistening slightly.

[echo74 she/her]

oh my gosh i totally forgot this existed

how's it going yall?

(also is there room for me to slide a character into any of your guys's plotlines)

Edited August 31, 2025 by echo74
into is a whole word. i forgot it was a whole word and it was bothering me 😭

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

7 hours ago, echo74 said:

oh my gosh i totally forgot this existed

how's it going yall?

(also is there room for me to slide a character into any of your guys's plotlines)

Deffa! I’ve got a plot line, need to introduce my character to someone

(hes already established, but he needs to interact with someone right now.)

[Keke They/he]

8 hours ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

That woman was the strongest person I've ever known. Not because of anything she did, but because she simply chose to stand and keep moving. And did it again. And again. And again. Nothing made her special. In fact, she was a rather average person in all respects. Yet she chose. That is key. She chose. And when she chose, she chose to stand. And when she could not stand, she leaned on those who would support her. Whatever happens, however you respond, it is your choice. You can choose to fall. You can choose to stand, as the strong do. And, as the wise do, you can lean on those who will support you. That is how you keep going." Cep pauses, eyes glistening slightly.

Erryin watches tears building in their eyes. It gave them hope. In a weird way. "Thanks Cep."

59 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Deffa! I’ve got a plot line, need to introduce my character to someone

(hes already established, but he needs to interact with someone right now.)

Oi we need to continue Asher and pyk

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

7 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Erryin watches tears building in their eyes. It gave them hope. In a weird way. "Thanks Cep."

Oi we need to continue Asher and pyk

Do you want one of them to get sick?

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Do you want one of them to get sick?

Why!?!??!

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

Why!?!??!

I have a villain plot cooking.

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

I have a villain plot cooking.

Ok one gets sick but doesnt die!! Please they need to live happily ever after together

Spoiler

Spoiler

My first attempt at writing a relationship cannot fail

 

 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

9 minutes ago, Hawks said:

Erryin watches tears building in their eyes. It gave them hope. In a weird way. "Thanks Cep."

Oi we need to continue Asher and pyk

Cep nods. "I wish my other half could talk about this—he has more of the empathy. He doesn't have the memories, though. The connection is not there yet."

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, Hawks said:

Ok one gets sick but doesnt die!! Please they need to live happily ever after together

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My first attempt at writing a relationship cannot fail

 

 

The sickness doesn’t kill

No, it does something worse.

[Keke They/he]

Just now, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Cep nods. "I wish my other half could talk about this—he has more of the empathy. He doesn't have the memories, though. The connection is not there yet."

They just nod before wrapping their arms around cep in a hug. 

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

The sickness doesn’t kill

No, it does something worse.

Ohpw. Well lets do this rhen

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

3 minutes ago, Hawks said:

They just nod before wrapping their arms around cep in a hug. 

Ohpw. Well lets do this rhen

Ok

To start off, Sain is gonna get sick

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Ok

To start off, Sain is gonna get sick

Sain?

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

Just now, Hawks said:

Sain?

Drin’s bf

Hes sad after Drin “died”.

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Drin’s bf

Hes sad after Drin “died”.

DRINS GAY!?

Wait drin is the Scribe right?

[echo74 she/her]

1 hour ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Deffa! I’ve got a plot line, need to introduce my character to someone

(hes already established, but he needs to interact with someone right now.)

yayayay

Arra suddenly appeared where she was needed. She was only slightly confused, so we’re just going to pretend she got there organically.

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

8 minutes ago, echo74 said:

yayayay

Arra suddenly appeared where she was needed. She was only slightly confused, so we’re just going to pretend she got there organically.

There was a man, pale skin and black eyes. “Hello.”

There were tear stains on his face, and he looked slightly sick.

@Hawks

drins best friend

um

yeah

um

oop

Edited August 31, 2025 by SpiritOfWrath

[Keke They/he]

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

There was a man, pale skin and black eyes. “Hello.”

There were tear stains on his face, and he looked slightly sick.

@Hawks

drins best friend

um

yeah

um

oop

So when do Asher and pyk return?