Verdance he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said: She turned and hopped across a narrow street onto another series of roofs. Eden steeled herself. “Just like the first gig. All you gotta do is cross the curtain.” She took a deep breath, then jumped awkwardly across, landing with one knee up on the other side. “Wasn’t so bad?”, she panted, then looked up. She was losing the kid! She got up and started running, barely keeping her balance.
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 8 Posted February 8 8 minutes ago, edgyswordname said: Eden steeled herself. “Just like the first gig. All you gotta do is cross the curtain.” She took a deep breath, then jumped awkwardly across, landing with one knee up on the other side. “Wasn’t so bad?”, she panted, then looked up. She was losing the kid! She got up and started running, barely keeping her balance. The winged person looked back at her and glared for a moment before dropping down into a low alleyway and running around the corner.
Verdance he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 18 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: The winged person looked back at her and glared for a moment before dropping down into a low alleyway and running around the corner. Good. The streets. Eden leap down and sped up, her feet on solid ground. She started to catch the figure. “I just want the kid safe. Let’er go!”
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) 4 minutes ago, edgyswordname said: Good. The streets. Eden leap down and sped up, her feet on solid ground. She started to catch the figure. “I just want the kid safe. Let’er go!” She sighed softly to herself and pulled over a large shelf full of pottery in passing, which crashed to the ground behind her and left broken ceramic shards all over the place. Edited February 8 by Through The Living Glass
Verdance he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: She sighed softly to herself and pulled over a large shelf full of pottery in passing, which crashed to the ground behind her and left broken ceramic shards all over the place. Heavy boots stomped right through the ceramic. Eden picked up a heavy, blunt shard and threw it, aiming for the figure’s legs.
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Through The Living Glass said: aww He nodded and took them to the gates. @Aeoryi The thing screeched and knocked the knife out into the street with a wing, raising the spear. "Huh?" Ribbon asked, confused again.
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) 19 minutes ago, edgyswordname said: Heavy boots stomped right through the ceramic. Eden picked up a heavy, blunt shard and threw it, aiming for the figure’s legs. It sliced her leg in a small spurt of blood. She hissed and ducked into another alley. 18 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: "Huh?" Ribbon asked, confused again. Utility sighed, feeling annoyance for the first time in his life. "See those gates? We're going to go into the city. We're going to track the Hunters down and get what they're guarding, hopefully destroying their order in the process." Edited February 8 by Through The Living Glass 2
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 8 Posted February 8 37 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: It sliced her leg in a small spurt of blood. She hissed and ducked into another alley. Utility sighed, feeling annoyance for the first time in his life. "See those gates? We're going to go into the city. We're going to track the Hunters down and get what they're guarding, hopefully destroying their order in the process." "And what am I doing?" Sleeping? < Me
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 8 Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: "And what am I doing?" Sleeping? < Me GO SLEEP *bonk* "Helping."
xinoehp512 he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 16 hours ago, edgyswordname said: Hmmm… since the end goal for Inkwell and 9/10 is for them to fight and eventually both die as my first characters, I think it’s fine if I start a secondary character to work with. Bass players never got enough recognition. You needed one to start a band, but who ever pays attention to the stable thrum at the back of a song when there’s the drums beating the rhythm into someone’s soul like gospel, the vocals stealing the stage, or the guitar begging for attention? No one in their right minds. Eden only played bass because her bandmates were more experienced with their own instruments- she was primarily an electric guitar player. But it was good enough to be a part of something greater than herself. Mostly. Then, one day, everything disappeared. Ripped from her normal college life, her band, her family, appearing… here. The middle of a walled city that looked like something out of Monty Python. “Where the —— am I?” She screamed at someone passing by, who seemed to ignore her for no reason at all. Mostly. Maybe the fry in her voice was a bit… intimidating. She fingered the knife in her pocket, seeing some lunatic dressed up like a freaking medieval knight ride by on a real horse with a hand what looked like a very real bastard sword, a very possibly real corpse of something that looked just short of human draped across the horses rump. First order of business? Find friendly people. @Through The Living Glass "A fellow musician!" exclaimed Bacon the Bard. "Greetings." 15 hours ago, Keke said: she shook her head. "No it wont! Bacon jf you stay close to me you will die!!" She backed avainsg the wall. "Besides I gave up being in your side of this. Im sorry, I cant. .. be ... kind anymore!" "Well, you seem to be awfully concerned about my welfare for someone who can't be kind," remarked Bacon. 1
Verdance he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) 13 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said: It sliced her leg in a small spurt of blood. She hissed and ducked into another alley. Utility sighed, feeling annoyance for the first time in his life. "See those gates? We're going to go into the city. We're going to track the Hunters down and get what they're guarding, hopefully destroying their order in the process." Eden cursed softly as the shard cut the fleeing figure instead of knocking her over. That wasn’t exactly well thought out anyhow. Quote "A fellow musician!" exclaimed Bacon the Bard. "Greetings." Eden stopped to catch her breath as a minstrel-looking person appeared in a flash. “Hey there, Lute Solo. You look magic, can you stop the bird person from kidnapping that kid?” She pointed at the winged person. @xinoehp512 Edited February 8 by edgyswordname 1
NameIess Posted February 8 Posted February 8 On 2/7/2026 at 2:13 AM, xinoehp512 said: "Don't ask me," said Bacon. "Generally speaking, I have no idea." Bacon continued to play the flute as a second Bacon swirled into existence from the notes. "That's your opener? Really?" He gave Malevolence a disappointed look. "I would have thought an expert villain such as yourself would know better than that. Do you truly think I care about the destruction of this form?" Malevolence’s expression darkened. “Fine. How about: give me the pages, or I will kill this form of yours and take them by force, then kill every person you’ve ever cared about.” He paused, grinning. “Although it seems most of your past friends are already dead. Perhaps you won’t care about that either.” On 2/7/2026 at 9:48 AM, TwinStorm said: "Well . . . I have a feeling there's something in that palace we need to capture. An artifact, or a prisoner, or something." The High Priest of Plot nodded grimly. "It shall be done." He entered his temple, striding through the lavish corridors, empty of life but in rich in decoration, past mosaics and murals, until he finally reached a bare, spartan room, empty except for a fireplace in the wall and a red cushion. He knelt on the red cushion, closing his eyes. "Oh, Forger of the Dreams. Come to me, with the answers I seek." -- "Surely there are secrets left in your brain for me to mine. Tell me, what other powers are in your domain. How did you so strongly hold your tyranny." There was silence for a time, and then, coming from everywhere at once and yet also out of the fireplace, a voice spoke. You know I cannot come to you. I am but that which I forge. Dreams cannot enter the world of the living. Not without… great consequence. There was a pause, then the voice continued. But I can tell you from whence this darkness has come, and why it bedevils your sect. — “I was no tyrant!” The king exclaimed forcefully. “I served my people. That crown was our sacred artifact, passed down from my forefathers, given then by the Creator. He formed it from his own heart as he lay dying of wounds given him by the Traitor lord of Shadows.” He lowered his eyes. “I, least of my line, have failed the sacred charge given my ancestors by the Creator. To protect our people, to serve them, and never to use the Crown for personal gain.” — Are you prepared? Spoiler Are you prepared? @edgyswordname 1
TwinStorm He/Him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 39 minutes ago, NameIess said: Malevolence’s expression darkened. “Fine. How about: give me the pages, or I will kill this form of yours and take them by force, then kill every person you’ve ever cared about.” He paused, grinning. “Although it seems most of your past friends are already dead. Perhaps you won’t care about that either.” There was silence for a time, and then, coming from everywhere at once and yet also out of the fireplace, a voice spoke. You know I cannot come to you. I am but that which I forge. Dreams cannot enter the world of the living. Not without… great consequence. There was a pause, then the voice continued. But I can tell you from whence this darkness has come, and why it bedevils your sect. — “I was no tyrant!” The king exclaimed forcefully. “I served my people. That crown was our sacred artifact, passed down from my forefathers, given then by the Creator. He formed it from his own heart as he lay dying of wounds given him by the Traitor lord of Shadows.” He lowered his eyes. “I, least of my line, have failed the sacred charge given my ancestors by the Creator. To protect our people, to serve them, and never to use the Crown for personal gain.” — Are you prepared? Reveal hidden contents Are you prepared? @edgyswordname "Reveal to me that which I seek, I implore you." he replied, touching his head to the stones. -- Simon studied him. "The Crown. I need more information."
Verdance he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 44 minutes ago, NameIess said: Malevolence’s expression darkened. “Fine. How about: give me the pages, or I will kill this form of yours and take them by force, then kill every person you’ve ever cared about.” He paused, grinning. “Although it seems most of your past friends are already dead. Perhaps you won’t care about that either.” There was silence for a time, and then, coming from everywhere at once and yet also out of the fireplace, a voice spoke. You know I cannot come to you. I am but that which I forge. Dreams cannot enter the world of the living. Not without… great consequence. There was a pause, then the voice continued. But I can tell you from whence this darkness has come, and why it bedevils your sect. — “I was no tyrant!” The king exclaimed forcefully. “I served my people. That crown was our sacred artifact, passed down from my forefathers, given then by the Creator. He formed it from his own heart as he lay dying of wounds given him by the Traitor lord of Shadows.” He lowered his eyes. “I, least of my line, have failed the sacred charge given my ancestors by the Creator. To protect our people, to serve them, and never to use the Crown for personal gain.” — Are you prepared? Reveal hidden contents Are you prepared? @edgyswordname “Probably not.” Spoiler Yes.
Keke They/he Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: Well, you seem to be awfully concerned about my welfare for someone who can't be kind," remarked Bacon. she clenched her teeth. "Cause your my friend!" she shouted. "Your one of the first people who cared about me! And you helped me!" She exhaled sharply. "But everything has fallen apart! I cant, I WONT be the useless child anymore!"
xinoehp512 he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, edgyswordname said: Eden cursed softly as the shard cut the fleeing figure instead of knocking her over. That wasn’t exactly well thought out anyhow. Eden stopped to catch her breath as a minstrel-looking person appeared in a flash. “Hey there, Lute Solo. You look magic, can you stop the bird person from kidnapping that kid?” She pointed at the winged person. @xinoehp512 "Ooh, Lute Solo! I like that. And certainly!" He played a jazzy chord on his lute, and a brick wall appeared directly in front of the fleeing kidnapper. @Through The Living Glass 1 hour ago, NameIess said: Malevolence’s expression darkened. “Fine. How about: give me the pages, or I will kill this form of yours and take them by force, then kill every person you’ve ever cared about.” He paused, grinning. “Although it seems most of your past friends are already dead. Perhaps you won’t care about that either.” There was silence for a time, and then, coming from everywhere at once and yet also out of the fireplace, a voice spoke. You know I cannot come to you. I am but that which I forge. Dreams cannot enter the world of the living. Not without… great consequence. There was a pause, then the voice continued. But I can tell you from whence this darkness has come, and why it bedevils your sect. — “I was no tyrant!” The king exclaimed forcefully. “I served my people. That crown was our sacred artifact, passed down from my forefathers, given then by the Creator. He formed it from his own heart as he lay dying of wounds given him by the Traitor lord of Shadows.” He lowered his eyes. “I, least of my line, have failed the sacred charge given my ancestors by the Creator. To protect our people, to serve them, and never to use the Crown for personal gain.” — Are you prepared? Reveal hidden contents Are you prepared? @edgyswordname A shadow passed over Bacon's face. "Unfortunately for you, I happen to know what this page does. Give it up, and everything I care about would be destroyed regardless." 24 minutes ago, Keke said: she clenched her teeth. "Cause your my friend!" she shouted. "Your one of the first people who cared about me! And you helped me!" She exhaled sharply. "But everything has fallen apart! I cant, I WONT be the useless child anymore!" "You aren't useless just because you need help," said Bacon quietly. Edited February 8 by xinoehp512 1
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 8 Posted February 8 2 hours ago, edgyswordname said: Eden cursed softly as the shard cut the fleeing figure instead of knocking her over. That wasn’t exactly well thought out anyhow. Eden stopped to catch her breath as a minstrel-looking person appeared in a flash. “Hey there, Lute Solo. You look magic, can you stop the bird person from kidnapping that kid?” She pointed at the winged person. @xinoehp512 20 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Ooh, Lute Solo! I like that. And certainly!" He played a jazzy chord on his lute, and a brick wall appeared directly in front of the fleeing kidnapper. @Through The Living Glass She unfolded her wings and hopped over the wall, disappearing to the other side.
Keke They/he Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: You aren't useless just because you need help," said Bacon quietly. she shook her head. "Im useless cause I couldn't even do anything! All I could do was sit there!" She pushed her hand back into the wall. "Im sick of sitting back and playing nice.. the only thing thats done is get me hurt, and everyone around me.." she said softly. Her voice shook but no tears came. She'd ran out of the ability to cry. 1
xinoehp512 he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 2 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said: She unfolded her wings and hopped over the wall, disappearing to the other side. "Hmm. Maybe I should have seen that coming." Bacon waved his hand and the wall disappeared. "What else could we try?" he mused as he jogged after the child. "Would a triple-decker bacon sandwich help, do you think?" @edgyswordname 54 minutes ago, Keke said: she shook her head. "Im useless cause I couldn't even do anything! All I could do was sit there!" She pushed her hand back into the wall. "Im sick of sitting back and playing nice.. the only thing thats done is get me hurt, and everyone around me.." she said softly. Her voice shook but no tears came. She'd ran out of the ability to cry. Bacon offered her some tears. 2
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 8 Posted February 8 13 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Hmm. Maybe I should have seen that coming." Bacon waved his hand and the wall disappeared. "What else could we try?" he mused as he jogged after the child. "Would a triple-decker bacon sandwich help, do you think?" @edgyswordname Bacon offered her some tears. She dashed through a door, which locked behind her.
Verdance he/him Posted February 8 Posted February 8 33 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Hmm. Maybe I should have seen that coming." Bacon waved his hand and the wall disappeared. "What else could we try?" he mused as he jogged after the child. "Would a triple-decker bacon sandwich help, do you think?" @edgyswordname Bacon offered her some tears. For the first time since middle school, Eden is forced to confront the fact that yelling at her problems isn’t always the solution. “I don’t know if that would help, but if its any consolation, I would eat that sandwich.” 1
xinoehp512 he/him Posted February 9 Posted February 9 58 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: She dashed through a door, which locked behind her. 37 minutes ago, edgyswordname said: For the first time since middle school, Eden is forced to confront the fact that yelling at her problems isn’t always the solution. “I don’t know if that would help, but if its any consolation, I would eat that sandwich.” "Then behold!" The lock on the door was suddenly a bacon sandwich.
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 9 Posted February 9 16 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Then behold!" The lock on the door was suddenly a bacon sandwich. It opened to a staircase that led down to a basement.
Verdance he/him Posted February 9 Posted February 9 (edited) 32 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Then behold!" The lock on the door was suddenly a bacon sandwich. “Nice trick,” she responded, a little confused. She peered into the basement. “What a cliche.” She straightened her jacket and descended. “You coming?”, she asked, glancing up at Bacon. @xinoehp512 Edited February 9 by edgyswordname
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 9 Posted February 9 2 minutes ago, edgyswordname said: “Nice trick,” she responded, a little confused. She peered into the basement. “What a cliche.” She straightened her jacket and descended into the basement.” A couple lanterns were spiked into the dirt walls, though none were lit. Shuffling could be heard in the room beyond.
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