The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[NameIess]

18 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

 Fog growled and expanded her mists to hundreds of times the size.

Malevolence stood where he was. "Let sunrise be." He said quietly. Once again, concentrated starlight slammed into Fog, much more powerful than before since Malevolence wasn't in Fog's immediate vicinity.

"And Rebus," He said without looking at the place where the Antagonist had appeared, "The dyson sphere is hardly an original concept. Add in teleportation, and it's an obvious tack for weaponization."

3 hours ago, Aeoryi said:

"Not everything is about you, sir." She didn't attack first. Malevolence would have to do that. She mentally prepared herself.

Malevolence snorted. "Of course, my mistake. I'm certain you were plotting weekend plans or talking about the weather. What possible reason could you have for considering me a threat?"

A dozen drones appeared around Ribbon and opened fire, raining bullets, lasers, and missiles towards her.

7 hours ago, edgyswordname said:

“Not sure I stand a chance,” Inkwell responded, bushing off the gesture but snatching the replica of the Arcadian Pen. “I escaped Rebus only last time because his author disappeared. He won’t be vulnerable to the tricks I used, either. And I have no idea what Malevolence is capable of. Then again, I don’t have to contribute directly.”

He pulls out a notebook and sketches a tall, bird-like figure carrying a twisted sword, gnarled roots protruding from its shoulders, and perched upon them, a horned, masklike beak. The Feathered Host advanced on the brawl. 

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The Host was expendable. Inkwell directed it to attack first, to try and garner Malevolence’s attention.

Malevolence walked towards the Host curiously, relying on his technology to distract the Narrator pair for the moment. "A curious creature." He pointed Darkseeker, firing a spike of liquid darkness at the Feathered Host's head. 

17 hours ago, ChipsAHoid said:

Mischief saw the shape changing and wanted in. She became a sea slug and began hopping around on a pogo stick, leaving tiny holes all over the place 

Omen sighed. "Meat, will you go with this creature of your own will?"

@DragonHeir

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Malevolence stood where he was. "Let sunrise be." He said quietly. Once again, concentrated starlight slammed into Fog, much more powerful than before since Malevolence wasn't in Fog's immediate vicinity.

"And Rebus," He said without looking at the place where the Antagonist had appeared, "The dyson sphere is hardly an original concept. Add in teleportation, and it's an obvious tack for weaponization."

Malevolence snorted. "Of course, my mistake. I'm certain you were plotting weekend plans or talking about the weather. What possible reason could you have for considering me a threat?"

A dozen drones appeared around Ribbon and opened fire, raining bullets, lasers, and missiles towards her.

Malevolence walked towards the Host curiously, relying on his technology to distract the Narrator pair for the moment. "A curious creature." He pointed Darkseeker, firing a spike of liquid darkness at the Feathered Host's head. 

Omen sighed. "Meat, will you go with this creature of your own will?"

@DragonHeir

She didn't let him burn her away. Not like last time.

She turned to air and swarmed into the shape of an enormous dome, picking up everyone except Malevolence (and his drones) and pushing them outside of it.

Then she summoned air. Lots of it.

As it filled the dome, she closed off any gaps in her substance that might have let it escape, increasing the pressure inside drastically in an instant. It became boiling hot and incredibly difficult to move through, if he could even move.

I will take no questions about the dubious physics, please and thank you 

[Aeoryi she/her]

31 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Malevolence snorted. "Of course, my mistake. I'm certain you were plotting weekend plans or talking about the weather. What possible reason could you have for considering me a threat?"

A dozen drones appeared around Ribbon and opened fire, raining bullets, lasers, and missiles towards her.

She waved her hands, and the drones were shattered into pieces. Bullets and lasers tore through her aqueous wings, but never hit. Her wings reformed, and she gathered more water. Her water started gathering in a massive swirl. 

"Malevolence," she said, speaking directly to him, "I will give you one chance. Leave us be or I will have you removed."

[Verdance he/him]

38 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Malevolence stood where he was. "Let sunrise be." He said quietly. Once again, concentrated starlight slammed into Fog, much more powerful than before since Malevolence wasn't in Fog's immediate vicinity.

"And Rebus," He said without looking at the place where the Antagonist had appeared, "The dyson sphere is hardly an original concept. Add in teleportation, and it's an obvious tack for weaponization."

Malevolence snorted. "Of course, my mistake. I'm certain you were plotting weekend plans or talking about the weather. What possible reason could you have for considering me a threat?"

A dozen drones appeared around Ribbon and opened fire, raining bullets, lasers, and missiles towards her.

Malevolence walked towards the Host curiously, relying on his technology to distract the Narrator pair for the moment. "A curious creature." He pointed Darkseeker, firing a spike of liquid darkness at the Feathered Host's head. 

Omen sighed. "Meat, will you go with this creature of your own will?"

@DragonHeir

The jet of pure blackness blasts through the Host’s skull, showering the bystanders with ink that quickly faded back into nothing. Inkwell winces. The Host’s form ripples, the head reforming and the entire body shrinking slightly without it missing a step. It reaches Malevolence in an instant and aims a slash at the hand holding Darkbringer. 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

19 hours ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Dark Cep's eyes widened slightly. He reached out and took it, wincing ever so slightly. He nodded to Rebus. "Pleasure doing business with you."

I think that's all the TLT energy I have for the night, but for tomorrow where might Rebus's clones be? And which would you rather I pursue first?

Rebus nodded. "It has been. I await the opposition."

All over the place. The majority of copies are either managing his empire or expanding it, but he's also interfering in around half the plots. I have no particular opinion as to which I desire pursued - cutting him off from seeding more planets with nanotech would be strategically useful if anyone cared. 

19 hours ago, NameIess said:

"Well, I shall entreaty the forest, then." Lyric cleared his throat, then stopped and looked at Jack. "Perhaps you would like to sing along?"

"I can try." Jack said, looking a little doubtful. 

19 hours ago, Keke said:

"alternate universes. But yes. The issue is. I didnt really get your intelligence so i dont understand whats happening." She said rubbing the back of her head. "So possibly you could be?"

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evaiya cleared her throat. "We forced him to take us. I am here again to demand you leave my planet alone."

Cyrus raised his eyebrow. "Leave here? Haha! no this planet is rich in resources and all i have to do to get them is burn a few trees." He smiled. "So take your boy toy and leave." He said nodding to rebus. 

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She set her jaw. "I know. I also know im sick of being kind. And I know if I get close to elinore she will die to. Its best if I stay away from them."

Rebus nodded thoughtfully. "If you had built a universe-crossing portal, then if we can replicate it from memory all that's left is to find your actual universe, and if possible your me." 

-

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "Manipulation lesson three-" he said quietly. "Don't start by asking for what you want. Especially with someone like this, starting with what you will offer - for a price, of course - can appeal to their greed and avoid outright rejections. If you recall, the longer you can get someone to listen to you, the more likely they are to eventually give in." 

-

"That, in this case, may be right. Too many characters from the same Author, and one ends up an extra. Extras can be killed to raise stakes, or may simply fade into the background."

18 hours ago, ChipsAHoid said:

After a few moments of frying, they began to melt, before solidifying in a walking suit of armor. It did not burn, merely change forms. 

Mischief saw the shape changing and wanted in. She became a sea slug and began hopping around on a pogo stick, leaving tiny holes all over the place 

Mischief really doesn’t comprehend or care for the thread. She’s in it for the here and the now, not really understanding ramifications.

And tbh I didn’t understand what you were trying to say until you said it  outright 

The symbolism is a bit beyond me  

Fish armor made no sense at all - they didn't have either, and limbs were typically organic. Meat, as such, had found plants - kelp, actually, which for some reason wasn't one.  

4 hours ago, Aeoryi said:

Very well. Moment said. I shall remain dormant in your possession until the time is right.

Rebus nodded. Hopefully there was something else for him to do until then - find Desolation, perhaps. 

1 hour ago, NameIess said:

"And Rebus," He said without looking at the place where the Antagonist had appeared, "The dyson sphere is hardly an original concept. Add in teleportation, and it's an obvious tack for weaponization."

Omen sighed. "Meat, will you go with this creature of your own will?"

@DragonHeir

"That is true - I myself am certainly not the paragon of originality." 

-

Meat signed a piece of paper - laminated and shiny, it was a picture of a man with an awesome yellow sword. Then he tore it in half. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

3 minutes ago, DragonHeir said:

Rebus nodded. "It has been. I await the opposition."

All over the place. The majority of copies are either managing his empire or expanding it, but he's also interfering in around half the plots. I have no particular opinion as to which I desire pursued - cutting him off from seeding more planets with nanotech would be strategically useful if anyone cared. 

"I can try." Jack said, looking a little doubtful. 

Rebus nodded thoughtfully. "If you had built a universe-crossing portal, then if we can replicate it from memory all that's left is to find your actual universe, and if possible your me." 

-

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "Manipulation lesson three-" he said quietly. "Don't start by asking for what you want. Especially with someone like this, starting with what you will offer - for a price, of course - can appeal to their greed and avoid outright rejections. If you recall, the longer you can get someone to listen to you, the more likely they are to eventually give in." 

-

"That, in this case, may be right. Too many characters from the same Author, and one ends up an extra. Extras can be killed to raise stakes, or may simply fade into the background."

Fish armor made no sense at all - they didn't have either, and limbs were typically organic. Meat, as such, had found plants - kelp, actually, which for some reason wasn't one.  

Rebus nodded. Hopefully there was something else for him to do until then - find Desolation, perhaps. 

"That is true - I myself am certainly not the paragon of originality." 

-

Meat signed a piece of paper - laminated and shiny, it was a picture of a man with an awesome yellow sword. Then he tore it in half. 

Yeah, that would be best

Dark Cep nods. Asharak pops in, and also nods to Rebus, and then they both vanish.

Elsewhere, Dark Cep is dropped next to one of Rebus's expansion clones. He debates simply slicing through it, but decides that is too easy.

"Hello there."

[Aeoryi she/her]

6 minutes ago, DragonHeir said:

Rebus nodded. Hopefully there was something else for him to do until then - find Desolation, perhaps. 

oh?

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

After dropping off Dark Cep, Asharak reaches out to address the entire Thread.

"People of the Thread! Narrators, Enullers, ordinary people, or others. I call any who would oppose Rebus. This has gone on long enough. Few enough remain of the old guard. We must stop him. If you wish, declare your resistance to Rebus, and help us to fight him. One of me seeks out his clones, to eliminate them, and thus his power. However you choose to do so, fight the Antagonist."

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

Just now, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Yeah, that would be best

Dark Cep nods. Asharak pops in, and also nods to Rebus, and then they both vanish.

Elsewhere, Dark Cep is dropped next to one of Rebus's expansion clones. He debates simply slicing through it, but decides that is too easy.

"Hello there."

Rebus - the new one - turned around, smiling politely. The ground around him was a metallic liquid, reminiscent of mercury - though it was of course nanomachines. "Hello, Dark Cep." Then Asharak broadcast his message, and Rebus grinned. "I thought as much," he said, a wave of utility fog slamming into Dark Cep. 

Just now, Aeoryi said:

oh?

Is Desolation even still around? 

Rebus resolved to find out. The simplest method would be an Essence Compass - Prismite, or perhaps Mordite, suspended on a pivot. If Desolation residually repelled or attracted the Essences, Rebus could slowly control for other sources and get it to point the way. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, DragonHeir said:

Rebus - the new one - turned around, smiling politely. The ground around him was a metallic liquid, reminiscent of mercury - though it was of course nanomachines. "Hello, Dark Cep." Then Asharak broadcast his message, and Rebus grinned. "I thought as much," he said, a wave of utility fog slamming into Dark Cep. 

Is Desolation even still around? 

Rebus resolved to find out. The simplest method would be an Essence Compass - Prismite, or perhaps Mordite, suspended on a pivot. If Desolation residually repelled or attracted the Essences, Rebus could slowly control for other sources and get it to point the way. 

Dark Cep cut the sword forward in an arc, hoping to disrupt the wave.

*if that didn't work, he retreated into the Mindscape, pulling Rebus with him.

[Verdance he/him]

11 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

After dropping off Dark Cep, Asharak reaches out to address the entire Thread.

"People of the Thread! Narrators, Enullers, ordinary people, or others. I call any who would oppose Rebus. This has gone on long enough. Few enough remain of the old guard. We must stop him. If you wish, declare your resistance to Rebus, and help us to fight him. One of me seeks out his clones, to eliminate them, and thus his power. However you choose to do so, fight the Antagonist."

Inkwell doesn’t relish the prospect of fighting Rebus. He also doesn’t relish the prospect of having Rebus as a constant threat for all of eternity. However new and inexperienced he is, if others will stand with him, he will help Asharak. 
Exhausted as he is, he stands up, allowing the Host to continue fighting Malevolence, and steadies himself, drawing Futility. “Gotta go,” he says through gritted teeth. He cut a rift, stepping through to where Asharak, Dark Cep, and the other Rebus were. However reluctant he had been, he was a Protagonist now. He braced himself. 

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[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, edgyswordname said:

Inkwell doesn’t relish the prospect of fighting Rebus. He also doesn’t relish the prospect of having Rebus as a constant threat for all of eternity. However new and inexperienced he is, if others will stand with him, he will help Asharak. 
Exhausted as he is, he stands up, allowing the Host to continue fighting Malevolence, and steadies himself, drawing Futility. “Gotta go,” he says through gritted teeth. He cut a rift, stepping through to where Asharak, Dark CEP, and the other Rebus were. However reluctant he had been, he was a Protagonist now. Stepping through, he braced himself. 

I should note, Asharak and Dark Cep/Rebus are in two different places

[Verdance he/him]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

I should note, Asharak and Dark Cep/Rebus are in two different places

He dropped Dark Cep off, did he leave without it being stated

nvm, earlier post

Edited February 2 by edgyswordname

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, edgyswordname said:

He dropped Dark Cep off, did he leave without it being stated

nvm, earlier post

He just dropped him off, he didn't stay

I didn't explicitly state, but he moved elsewhere to make the announcement

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Dark Cep cut the sword forward in an arc, hoping to disrupt the wave.

*if that didn't work, he retreated into the Mindscape, pulling Rebus with him.

The wave certainly lost structure as it touched the Mordite, breaking around the sword as it nonetheless hit with fairly significant force. Whether or not Dark Cep wants to take it (and probably get sent flying backwards with what would be several broken bones if he was a normal person) is up to him. 

1 minute ago, edgyswordname said:

He dropped Dark Cep off, did he leave without it being stated

nvm, earlier post

Up to you where you want to be. Rebus might attack Asharak in a second (considering that he's suppose to work for Rebus). 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Atreides appeared before Malevolence.

"Hail, true Antagonist." he said, kneeling.

@NameIess

[Verdance he/him]

3 minutes ago, DragonHeir said:

The wave certainly lost structure as it touched the Mordite, breaking around the sword as it nonetheless hit with fairly significant force. Whether or not Dark Cep wants to take it (and probably get sent flying backwards with what would be several broken bones if he was a normal person) is up to him. 

Up to you where you want to be. Rebus might attack Asharak in a second (considering that he's suppose to work for Rebus). 

I actually don’t know much about Dark Cep or Asharak. I assume Asharak is a Narrator or something similar due to him being able to speak to the entire Thread?

@Kansas Stormcursedif its not much trouble, could you summarize the two?

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[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

Atreides appeared before Malevolence.

"Hail, true Antagonist." he said, kneeling.

@NameIess

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "All my employees seem to be defecting."

1 minute ago, edgyswordname said:

I actually don’t know much about Dark CEP or Asharak. I assume Asharak is a Narrator or something similar due to him being able to speak to the entire Thread?

Dark Cep and Asharak are both split off versions of Cep, who I believe is indeed a Narrator, Dark Cep is rather nefarious and has some sort of mind magic, while Asharak can teleport and was at least supposed to be running Rebus's transportation network. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, DragonHeir said:

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "All my employees seem to be defecting."

Dark Cep and Asharak are both split off versions of Cep, who I believe is indeed a Narrator, Dark Cep is rather nefarious and has some sort of mind magic, while Asharak can teleport and was at least supposed to be running Rebus's transportation network. 

Atreides appeared before him, too. "You showed your weakness in the duel. You only won because Cricket was too weak to finish you. If he had been a true man, you'd be rotting in a ditch right now.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

Atreides appeared before him, too. "You showed your weakness in the duel. You only won because Cricket was too weak to finish you. If he had been a true man, you'd be rotting in a ditch right now.

Stormy lmao

to your own character? How could you

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

5 hours ago, Aeoryi said:

"Not everything is about you, sir." She didn't attack first. Malevolence would have to do that. She mentally prepared herself.

Very well. Moment said. I shall remain dormant in your possession until the time is right.

"Yes." Ribbon flickered for a second. "How strong would you say the Guardian is, based on your duel with him?"

“He was surprisingly fast, but I still managed to dodge or defend against him for the most part. What truly concerned me was the seeming inability of anything I did to hurt him.”
He frowned as Asharak’s voice boomed over them. “We should maybe do something about that.”

17 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

After dropping off Dark Cep, Asharak reaches out to address the entire Thread.

"People of the Thread! Narrators, Enullers, ordinary people, or others. I call any who would oppose Rebus. This has gone on long enough. Few enough remain of the old guard. We must stop him. If you wish, declare your resistance to Rebus, and help us to fight him. One of me seeks out his clones, to eliminate them, and thus his power. However you choose to do so, fight the antagonist. 

Egis appeared next to Asharak and slow clapped. 

[Verdance he/him]

1 minute ago, DragonHeir said:

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "All my employees seem to be defecting."

Dark Cep and Asharak are both split off versions of Cep, who I believe is indeed a Narrator, Dark Cep is rather nefarious and has some sort of mind magic, while Asharak can teleport and was at least supposed to be running Rebus's transportation network. 

Gratias multas.

Inkwell lands near Dark Cep as Asharak teleports away. 
 

Spoiler

9/10mmHB#2 awakes. It should be in control, but Inkwell seems to have been granted a burst of mental fortitude, and conversely, 9/10 is not ready to do just about anything. It waits for some opportunity to present itself. 

 

[Keke They/he]

30 minutes ago, DragonHeir said:

Rebus nodded thoughtfully. "If you had built a universe-crossing portal, then if we can replicate it from memory all that's left is to find your actual universe, and if possible your me." 

-

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "Manipulation lesson three-" he said quietly. "Don't start by asking for what you want. Especially with someone like this, starting with what you will offer - for a price, of course - can appeal to their greed and avoid outright rejections. If you recall, the longer you can get someone to listen to you, the more likely they are to eventually give in." 

-

"That, in this case, may be right. Too many characters from the same Author, and one ends up an extra. Extras can be killed to raise stakes, or may simply fade into the background."

rebyl sat down and ran her hand through her hair. "So do you think you can decipher whatever you wrote to build it? Cause these are photo copies of your work. Its kinda my thing. Useless but." She shrugged.

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"If you leave i can set up trade to give you the supplies." Evaiya offered. 

cyrus thought. "Who's to say your people wont revolt?"

evaiya sighed. "they are a peaceful people. They wont fight."

cryus tapped his chin. "Okay. I just want to know who is this man? Ive never seen him before."

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atlas folded her arms. "So what are we gonna do now that you defeatws cricket?"

20 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

After dropping off Dark Cep, Asharak reaches out to address the entire Thread.

"People of the Thread! Narrators, Enullers, ordinary people, or others. I call any who would oppose Rebus. This has gone on long enough. Few enough remain of the old guard. We must stop him. If you wish, declare your resistance to Rebus, and help us to fight him. One of me seeks out his clones, to eliminate them, and thus his power. However you choose to do so, fight the Antagonist."

seraphina appeared next to him. She had her lighy blue hair pulled up. "I shall join, his presence is hurting to many people." Unlike before this time above her form was a very faint halo. Her clothes rippled around as if there was wind even though presumably there wasn't. 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

11 minutes ago, DragonHeir said:

The wave certainly lost structure as it touched the Mordite, breaking around the sword as it nonetheless hit with fairly significant force. Whether or not Dark Cep wants to take it (and probably get sent flying backwards with what would be several broken bones if he was a normal person) is up to him. 

Up to you where you want to be. Rebus might attack Asharak in a second (considering that he's suppose to work for Rebus). 

As the wave approached, Dark Cep retreated into the Mindscape, and attempted to pull Rebus with him.

8 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Atreides appeared before Malevolence.

"Hail, true Antagonist." he said, kneeling.

@NameIess

Huh

4 minutes ago, DragonHeir said:

Rebus raised an eyebrow. "All my employees seem to be defecting."

Dark Cep and Asharak are both split off versions of Cep, who I believe is indeed a Narrator, Dark Cep is rather nefarious and has some sort of mind magic, while Asharak can teleport and was at least supposed to be running Rebus's transportation network. 

All the Ceps have the same mind magic

Just now, Ashkaloda said:

“He was surprisingly fast, but I still managed to dodge or defend against him for the most part. What truly concerned me was the seeming inability of anything I did to hurt him.”
He frowned as Asharak’s voice boomed over them. “We should maybe do something about that.”

Egis appeared next to Asharak and slow clapped. 

Asharak looked over. "Hello."

1 minute ago, edgyswordname said:

Gratias multas.

Inkwell lands near Dark Cep as Asharak teleports away. 
 

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9/10mmHB#2 awakes. It should be in control, but Inkwell seems to have been granted a burst of mental fortitude, and conversely, 9/10 is not ready to do just about anything. It waits for some opportunity to present itself. 

 

Inkwell arrives just in time to see Dark Cep (and maybe Rebus, depending on Heir's response) disappear.

Just now, Keke said:

rebyl sat down and ran her hand through her hair. "So do you think you can decipher whatever you wrote to build it? Cause these are photo copies of your work. Its kinda my thing. Useless but." She shrugged.

-

"If you leave i can set up trade to give you the supplies." Evaiya offered. 

cyrus thought. "Who's to say your people wont revolt?"

evaiya sighed. "they are a peaceful people. They wont fight."

cryus tapped his chin. "Okay. I just want to know who is this man? Ive never seen him before."

-

atlas folded her arms. "So what are we gonna do now that you defeatws cricket?"

seraphina appeared next to him. She had her lighy blue hair pulled up. "I shall join, his presence is hurting to many people." Unlike before this time above her form was a very faint halo. Her clothes rippled around as if there was wind even though presumably there wasn't. 

"Hello."

[Verdance he/him]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

As the wave approached, Dark Cep retreated into the Mindscape, and attempted to pull Rebus with him.

Huh

All the Ceps have the same mind magic

Asharak looked over. "Hello."

Inkwell acknowledges Asharak with a nod, sheathes Futility, and begins sucking on the end of the pen. He has a very, very stupid idea.

Edited February 2 by edgyswordname