The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

9 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"Oh, I'm sure Nogard has other noteworthy features," she dismissed with a wave of her hand. "Keep the hair, darling. Trust me." 

@xinoehp512 you saw this right

4 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Cricket sighed, turning away, but he still held his knife.

Cricket sighed, facing away. "I really should kill him. He deserves it. But, but, when I killed before, it was in combat. This...this is cold blood."

Believe the lies Silence spreads. The Enullers have abandoned their post, their original job. Only I remain.

Perseus was conveniently ignoring that fact.

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Shoe cringed, pointedly not looking at Beosta. Then don't kill him. We'll find something else.

Beosta's stomach twisted and she looked down at her feet. "We'll... find a prison or something. haul him off and have Tam take his abilities. Maybe freeze him in time or something..."

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

"Cricket stood, still not looking at either of them. He turned, yelling and hurled his knife into a tree trunk. "Sorry. I'm just so...confused. All I want is vengeance, then..." he paused, and turned, practically screaming at the hunter. "WHY DID YOU DESTROY WELDERAN?!" he roared. 

Xanine smiled. "The monks screamed as they died. I killed the old one, you know, Navis? He begged me to spare the children."

Beosta pulled out a blade. "Never mind. Kill him, Cricket."

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, The Halcyon Girl said:

@xinoehp512 you saw this right

Beosta's stomach twisted and she looked down at her feet. "We'll... find a prison or something. haul him off and have Tam take his abilities. Maybe freeze him in time or something..."

Cricket shook, in cold fury, gazing at Xanine. "You...murderer." he whispered. He slammed his hands together and darkness exploded in every direction. When it cleared, Xanine was gone. Cricket turned, gasping. "What have I become?" he wondered, aloud.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

16 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Probably. Want us to see if his schedule is open?"

"Yes, please."

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Cricket sighed, turning away, but he still held his knife.

Cricket sighed, facing away. "I really should kill him. He deserves it. But, but, when I killed before, it was in combat. This...this is cold blood."

Believe the lies Silence spreads. The Enullers have abandoned their post, their original job. Only I remain

 

You are delusional, concluded the Ennuller. A dome sprang up, locking down the area. You are under arrest for crimes against the Thread.

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

Perseus was conveniently ignoring that fact.

"See here," said Bacon, "we can't threaten someone we can't find."

12 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Oh, then you should definitely call me." Subversion grinned back. "Oh, and make sure to call me when you start exploring your tragic backstory."

Moni stared at the plant, taking a large gulp of coffee. "Yeah? What is it?"

"Your life is in danger! You need to run!"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

Cricket shook, in cold fury, gazing at Xanine. "You...murderer." he whispered. He slammed his hands together and darkness exploded in every direction. When it cleared, Xanine was gone. Cricket turned, gasping. "What have I become?" he wondered, aloud.

"No. Stop. Don't," Beosta snapped. "Calm down. Okay? Calm down." Her hands were twisting her hair again. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

"Cricket stood, still not looking at either of them. He turned, yelling and hurled his knife into a tree trunk. "Sorry. I'm just so...confused. All I want is vengeance, then..." he paused, and turned, practically screaming at the hunter. "WHY DID YOU DESTROY WELDERAN?!" he roared. 

Xanine smiled. "The monks screamed as they died. I killed the old one, you know, Navis? He begged me to spare the children."

Shoe was sickened by the Xanine's words.

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

Beosta's stomach twisted and she looked down at her feet. "We'll... find a prison or something. haul him off and have Tam take his abilities. Maybe freeze him in time or something..."

Exactly.

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

Beosta pulled out a blade. "Never mind. Kill him, Cricket."

WHAT?! He looked at her, shocked. BEOSTA, NO! WHAT ARE YOU- he dashed over and grabbed the hand holding the blade. NO!

1 minute ago, TwinStorm said:

Cricket shook, in cold fury, gazing at Xanine. "You...murderer." he whispered. He slammed his hands together and darkness exploded in every direction. When it cleared, Xanine was gone. Cricket turned, gasping. "What have I become?" he wondered, aloud.

Shoe stared in shock. What did you . . . how could you . . .

[xinoehp512 he/him]

14 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

Oh, I'm sure Nogard has other noteworthy features," she dismissed with a wave of her hand. "Keep the hair, darling. Trust me." 

"Very well," relented Bacon. He turned Lady Bug's hair purple.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

14 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"Oh, I'm sure Nogard has other noteworthy features," she dismissed with a wave of her hand. "Keep the hair, darling. Trust me." 

18 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

XINO @xinoehp512 @xinoehp512 DID YOU SEE THIS 

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

"Very well," relented Bacon. He turned Lady Bug's hair purple.

oh my bad 

She summoned a mirror and examined it. "Hmm. Maybe not so bright." She toned it down until her hair was a shining black, the purple only visible in the light. "Perfect. Oooh, it brings out my eyes. How artistic."

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

"Yes, please."

You are delusional, concluded the Ennuller. A dome sprang up, locking down the area. You are under arrest for crimes against the Thread.

"See here," said Bacon, "we can't threaten someone we can't find."

"Your life is in danger! You need to run!"

You fools. Sangent subsided, letting the barrier fade, falling to his knees.

"How about we ask the mysterious voice?" Perseus suggested. "Mysterious voice!" he called out. @NameIess

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"No. Stop. Don't," Beosta snapped. "Calm down. Okay? Calm down." Her hands were twisting her hair again. 

Just now, Through The Living Glass said:

Shoe was sickened by the Xanine's words.

Exactly.

WHAT?! He looked at her, shocked. BEOSTA, NO! WHAT ARE YOU- he dashed over and grabbed the hand holding the blade. NO!

Shoe stared in shock. What did you . . . how could you . . .

Cricket fell to his knees, burying his head in his hands. "I don't know." he sobbed. "I'm becoming a monster."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"No. Stop. Don't," Beosta snapped. "Calm down. Okay? Calm down." Her hands were twisting her hair again. 

He was in a state of shock. Why did you . . . He turned back to Beosta.

Beosta, why . . .

Just now, TwinStorm said:

Cricket fell to his knees, burying his head in his hands. "I don't know." he sobbed. "I'm becoming a monster."

No! No. Calm- calm down. Cricket, calm down.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

4 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Shoe stared in shock. What did you . . . how could you . . .

"No," Beosta snapped. "Stop. That's the last thing he needs right now. Cricket, ( @TwinStorm) take a deep breath, okay? And we'll just calm down and find somewhere to talk about some things. TAM! TAM!"

2 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

You fools. Sangent subsided, letting the barrier fade, falling to his knees.

"How about we ask the mysterious voice?" Perseus suggested. "Mysterious voice!" he called out. @NameIess

Cricket fell to his knees, burying his head in his hands. "I don't know." he sobbed. "I'm becoming a monster."

She knelt next to him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hey, Cricket. Do you want to become a monster?" 

2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

He was in a state of shock. Why did you . . . He turned back to Beosta.

Beosta, why . . .

I dont' know what you mean. She rubbed her hair some more. Somehow she couldn't stop touching it now. 

Edited November 22, 2024 by The Halcyon Girl

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

He was in a state of shock. Why did you . . . He turned back to Beosta.

Beosta, why . . .

No! No. Calm- calm down. Cricket, calm down.

"I destroy everything I touch. Why can't I just control myself?"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

"I destroy everything I touch. Why can't I just control myself?"

Beosta repeated her question.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"No," Beosta snapped. "Stop. That's the last thing he needs right now. Cricket, ( @TwinStorm) take a deep breath, okay? And we'll just calm down and find somewhere to talk about some things. TAM! TAM!"

Tam appeared, eyes wide. "What? Did something happen?"

[NameIess]

9 minutes ago, Immortal Platypus said:

You... didn't have time? You're a Narrator.

"Yeah, I guess so."

"Subsy, I'm flattered, but I don't think I've actually punched someone. Maybe a long time ago. And while I would object to the notion that I don't have enough brains to do things, but I prefer fighting anyway."

"I can assure you, it wouldn't work very well. Just ask Subsy what happened last time we dueled, before she subbed out for Nameless. It wasn't good for her."

"Please don't call me. If you do, I'll make sure I'm part of your tragic presentstory."

"You're just mad cause you hate being called Subsy."

I didn't have time because Thaidakar did his whole ending thing and died before I could show up to help.

Subversion smiled sarcastically at Platypus. "I'm sorry, I was speaking metaphorically when I said you were good at punching things. And that duel was a fair fight, with too many rules. Next time, I won't be holding back at all, Plat."

6 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Yes, please."

"Very well." The adventurer turned around, cupped his hands to his mouth, and shouted towards a figure who was being led away from the teleporter. "HEY SELPPAENIP! YOU GOT TIME TO TALK TO A WITNESS?"

7 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Your life is in danger! You need to run!"

Moni took another gulp of coffee. "What is it this time?"

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

I dont' know what you mean. She rubbed her hair some more. Somehow she couldn't stop touching it now. 

Shoe looked at her sadly, not sure what to do.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

2 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

You fools. Sangent subsided, letting the barrier fade, falling to his knees.

 

More Ennullers appeared, binding Sangent's hands with rings of darkness.

No, said the Ennuller softly. It is you who is the fool.

2 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"How about we ask the mysterious voice?" Perseus suggested. "Mysterious voice!" he called out. @NameIess

Cricket fell to his knees, burying his head in his hands. "I don't know." he sobbed. "I'm becoming a monster."

Bacon glanced up from petting Carrot. "Hm? Did something happen?"

[NameIess]

5 minutes ago, TwinStorm said:

"How about we ask the mysterious voice?" Perseus suggested. "Mysterious voice!" he called out. @NameIess

"He's lying. He knows."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 hour ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Tam appeared, eyes wide. "What? Did something happen?"

"Can you take us somewhere safe?"

1 hour ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Shoe looked at her sadly, not sure what to do.

Beosta looked away. 

this is in response to the next post cuz I’m tryna do smth 

"There you go," she said softly. "We'll help you get a grip on these powers."

"And remember who you were killing," she added. "Who's to say you didn't do the world a service? Who knows what he would have gone on to do? Maybe you just saved somebody's life." She pressed her lips together, holding back tears. 

Edited November 22, 2024 by Through the Living Feather

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"No," Beosta snapped. "Stop. That's the last thing he needs right now. Cricket, ( @TwinStorm) take a deep breath, okay? And we'll just calm down and find somewhere to talk about some things. TAM! TAM!"

She knelt next to him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hey, Cricket. Do you want to become a monster?" 

I dont' know what you mean. She rubbed her hair some more. Somehow she couldn't stop touching it now. 

Cricket sighed, voice ragged. "I killed a man in cold blood. He deserved it, but he didn't stand a chance. I hate myself for it, but I did it. I will not be a monster." he said, voice slightly firmer.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

 

1 minute ago, xinoehp512 said:

More Ennullers appeared, binding Sangent's hands with rings of darkness.

No, said the Ennuller softly. It is you who is the fool.

Bacon glanced up from petting Carrot. "Hm? Did something happen?"

Sangent let himself be led away.

Cricket ignored Bacon. It was good for his mental health.

Just now, NameIess said:

"He's lying. He knows."

Perseus leaned in closer to Bacon. "Fine. A deal. You tell me where she is, and I'll request to borrow her Blade for a short time, fairly and peacefully and whatnot."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, The Halcyon Girl said:

"Can you take us somewhere safe?"

"I . . . of course." She looked at Shoe, who stared back, clearly horrified by something.

She took them to a beach along an ocean somewhere. I was warm and peaceful.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, The Halcyon Girl said:

"There you go," she said softly. "We'll help you get a grip on these powers."

"And remember who you were killing," she added. "Who's to say you didn't do the world a service? Who knows what he would have gone on to do? Maybe you just saved somebody's life." She pressed her lips together, holding back tears. 

WHAT THAT WAS SPOSTA MERGE

*sigh*

"I didn't save lives. I avenged them. And I'm not done avenging. The man behind the attack, his master. I will kill him, for Welderan."

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said:

"And remember who you were killing," she added. "Who's to say you didn't do the world a service? Who knows what he would have gone on to do? Maybe you just saved somebody's life." She pressed her lips together, holding back tears. 

Shoe looked away.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"I . . . of course." She looked at Shoe, who stared back, clearly horrified by something.

She took them to a beach along an ocean somewhere. I was warm and peaceful.

Cricket sighed, growing quieter, falling to the sand.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, TwinStorm said:

"I didn't save lives. I avenged them. And I'm not done avenging. The man behind the attack, his master. I will kill him, for Welderan."

He became increasingly worried.