The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[TwinStorm He/Him]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Heh. All good.

I'm not entirely sure what's going on, but don't go near Owen. There's something . . . going on with him. He's looking for Narrators, and I'm not sure why.

He doesn't know any of that though.

Thanks. I won't. I'm just... trying to stay away. Away from the mess that was my life, the mess started when that Winds-cursed man decided to come to Welderan. I feel bad for him, though, Cricket. He suffered a lot.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Thanks. I won't. I'm just... trying to stay away. Away from the mess that was my life, the mess started when that Winds-cursed man decided to come to Welderan. I feel bad for him, though, Cricket. He suffered a lot.

Something clicked in Tam's brain.

Wait . . . Welderan? And Cricket . . . Chaisler? Cricket Chaisler? You knew him?

[TwinStorm He/Him]

12 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Something clicked in Tam's brain.

Wait . . . Welderan? And Cricket . . . Chaisler? Cricket Chaisler? You knew him?

Fael looked startled. Cricket's alive? Where is he?

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

58 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Fael looked startled. Cricket's alive? Where is he?

I'm not sure. How did you know him?

Edited December 8, 2024 by Ookla the Inconclusive

[Through the Living Wrath he/him]

@Ookla the Bacon

don know where the quote is but I know what it says, sooooo…

Tenth frowned, hang on I’m on mobile, and spoke in Silence, “Do you have electricity?”

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

11 hours ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

“Oooh.” She leaned over the panel. “I like it.” 

Rebus turns up a slider called “excessiveness of fireworks”, then moves “safety of fireworks” up to maximum. He reconsiders, moving it down again a little. “Should I do it, do you think? These sliders go up pretty high.” 

10 hours ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Fael looked around, blushing when she saw everybody staring at her. "I'm a Narrator." she gasped, rushing it out. "You probably realized that, what with the blade and everything, but I was trying to get some money after my home was... destroyed, and these guys attacked me so I teleported here! Sorry, about it."

Owen nods, intrigued. “I know a little about Narrators - I think someone I met earlier told me about them, but I didn’t know they had special blades.” The buzzing noise starts up, and he frowns at it, but decides it’s probably cicadas or something. He’s gotten more vague, actually, having lost every detail except the fluffy hair Tam mentioned. 

9 hours ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Heh. Thanks.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

9 hours ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

I'm not sure. How did you know him?

He came to us about a year before the attack, and he... used to date my older sister. He was so sweet and quiet, but you could tell he was holding back the anger and rage. 

2 hours ago, Ookla the Inquisitive said:

Rebus turns up a slider called “excessiveness of fireworks”, then moves “safety of fireworks” up to maximum. He reconsiders, moving it down again a little. “Should I do it, do you think? These sliders go up pretty high.” 

Owen nods, intrigued. “I know a little about Narrators - I think someone I met earlier told me about them, but I didn’t know they had special blades.” The buzzing noise starts up, and he frowns at it, but decides it’s probably cicadas or something. He’s gotten more vague, actually, having lost every detail except the fluffy hair Tam mentioned. 

"We create stuff." Fael said, making a pigeon.

[NameIess]

11 hours ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Tam snapped her fingers, and suddenly both women were expert swordsmen. Swordswomen.

The traveler blinks, taking in the new knowledge and skill. “Thanks! That’ll come in handy on the adventure, I’m sure.” She looks down at the map as they reach a small hill. “This should be it. But I don’t see a portal anywhere.”

—

Subversion appeared in front of a building in a city holding a checklist and a pencil. She glanced quickly at the first item on the checklist.

1: Visit the Enullers

she nodded, checking off 1a: teleport to the Enuller’s front door, then walked into the door and waved to the receptionist.

@Ookla the Bacon

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

11 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

"We create stuff." Fael said, making a pigeon.

Owen looks at the pigeon, which probably wasn’t the best example to create indoors. “Interesting. Do you have to do anything special?” 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

13 minutes ago, Ookla the Inquisitive said:

Owen looks at the pigeon, which probably wasn’t the best example to create indoors. “Interesting. Do you have to do anything special?” 

She shrugged. "Not sure about others, I just visualize it."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

3 hours ago, Ookla the Inquisitive said:

Rebus turns up a slider called “excessiveness of fireworks”, then moves “safety of fireworks” up to maximum. He reconsiders, moving it down again a little. “Should I do it, do you think? These sliders go up pretty high.” 

Owen nods, intrigued. “I know a little about Narrators - I think someone I met earlier told me about them, but I didn’t know they had special blades.” The buzzing noise starts up, and he frowns at it, but decides it’s probably cicadas or something. He’s gotten more vague, actually, having lost every detail except the fluffy hair Tam mentioned. 

“Do it! If anyone gets hurt, I’ll just fix them!” 

Beosta frowned at him. Strange. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 hour ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

He came to us about a year before the attack, and he... used to date my older sister. He was so sweet and quiet, but you could tell he was holding back the anger and rage. 

Oh. Really? He never mentioned that. That makes a lot of things make sense though . . .

1 hour ago, Ookla the nostealnamepls said:

The traveler blinks, taking in the new knowledge and skill. “Thanks! That’ll come in handy on the adventure, I’m sure.” She looks down at the map as they reach a small hill. “This should be it. But I don’t see a portal anywhere.”

Tam made a sword for herself and did some cool moves.

"This is fun! Oh- right. Um-"

She looked around.

"-Not sure."

She kicked aside a small rock on the ground, and suddenly a portal appeared where the rock landed.

"Oh! Found it!"

Edited December 8, 2024 by Ookla the Inconclusive

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Oh. Really? He never mentioned that. That makes a lot of things make sense . . .

Tam made a sword for herself and did some cool moves.

"This is fun! Oh- right. Um-"

She looked around.

"-Not sure."

She kicked aside a small rock on the ground, and suddenly a portal appeared where the rock landed.

"Oh! Found it!"

Yeah, he never really liked to talk about what happened in the past. Especially  after... you know, what happened. What's happened to him? The last time I saw him, he... didn't seem okay.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Just now, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Yeah, he never really liked to talk about what happened in the past. Especially  after... you know, what happened. What's happened to him? The last time I saw him, he... didn't seem okay.

He's just been traveling with our group, for a while. Fighting and exploring with us and whatnot. He was doing pretty well for a while, at least mentally. And then recently . . . things have been harder for him. He was afraid that he was going to get the rest of us hurt or killed if he stayed around, so he went to train with the Ennullers to protect us.

It was really heroic of him, I guess, and I know he had to go eventually . . . but I wish he hadn't left.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

He's just been traveling with our group, for a while. Fighting and exploring with us and whatnot. He was doing pretty well for a while, at least mentally. And then recently . . . things have been harder for him. He was afraid that he was going to get the rest of us hurt or killed if he stayed around, so he went to train with the Ennullers to protect us.

It was really heroic of him, I guess, and I know he had to go eventually . . . but I wish he hadn't left.

I would've liked to talk to him, one last time. If that's what he's been doing, then Telse's death would've hurt him, more than anything.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

14 hours ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

"Yes. I'm ready." he said, steeling himself. Could he really face Enullers , after what had happened so many years ago? He had to. He had no choice. After all, he was part Enuller, he reminded himself.

The Ennuller took him by the arm and twisted space.

They passed through the Void, empty and silent, until-

Reality reasserted itself. They stood in the Silent Halls, Ennullers bustling purposefully around them.

13 hours ago, Ookla the nostealnamepls said:

“That’s also convenient! I guess I was wondering if you could teach me. Subversion gave me a sword,” the traveler gestures to the sword at her waist. “but didn’t tell me how to use it.

“You can’t.” Eof turned his back to Bacon abruptly. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I promised my wife I would not be more than ten minutes late even if the Thread itself was ending and if our conversation drags on any longer I will be. Before you ask, I am aware of what Onyx will do if Subversion kills Nogard.” He began walking away again, more quickly than before. “I’m afraid that sometimes, you must let people come to their own conclusions, act as they see fit, and deal with the consequences.”

"Wait! How can I find someone who does have the answer?"

4 hours ago, Ookla the Dragonslayer said:

@Ookla the Bacon

don know where the quote is but I know what it says, sooooo…

Tenth frowned, hang on I’m on mobile, and spoke in Silence, “Do you have electricity?”

I am told the human body contains a good amount of electricity, yes.

1 hour ago, Ookla the nostealnamepls said:

The traveler blinks, taking in the new knowledge and skill. “Thanks! That’ll come in handy on the adventure, I’m sure.” She looks down at the map as they reach a small hill. “This should be it. But I don’t see a portal anywhere.”

—

Subversion appeared in front of a building in a city holding a checklist and a pencil. She glanced quickly at the first item on the checklist.

1: Visit the Enullers

she nodded, checking off 1a: teleport to the Enuller’s front door, then walked into the door and waved to the receptionist.

@Ookla the Bacon

Greetings, Narrator. What brings you here?

Edited December 8, 2024 by Ookla the Bacon

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

I would've liked to talk to him, one last time. If that's what he's been doing, then Telse's death would've hurt him, more than anything.

. . . You could talk to him, if you want to.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Ookla the Bacon said:

The Ennuller took him by the arm and twisted space.

They passed through the Void, empty and silent, until-

Reality reasserted itself. They stood in the Silent Halls, Ennullers bustling purposefully around them.

"Wait! How can I find someone who does have the answer?"

I am told the human body contains a good amount of electricity, yes.

Greetings, Narrator. What brings you here?

Cricket winced, but forced himself to look around. "How do I apply to train with Shoe, then?"

Just now, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

. . . You could talk to him, if you want to.

Fael perked up. I could? Then she thought for a second. No. I don't want to talk to him about Telse. It'll just open fresh wounds.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Fael perked up. I could? Then she thought for a second. No. I don't want to talk to him about Telse. It'll just open fresh wounds.

Okay. If you're sure.

He'll come back eventually, so you can talk to him then if you'd like.

It might be a while though . . . she said sadly.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

6 minutes ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Okay. If you're sure.

He'll come back eventually, so you can talk to him then if you'd like.

It might be a while though . . . she said sadly.

Fael nodded. For a while, he was so happy, with Telse, and... it broke. I can't imagine what he feels.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

35 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

She shrugged. "Not sure about others, I just visualize it."

Owen visualizes more cookies, but nothing happens. “What makes someone become a Narrator?” 

3 minutes ago, oOklA thE shInyYyy said:

“Do it! If anyone gets hurt, I’ll just fix them!” 

Beosta frowned at him. Strange. 

Rebus laughs and hits a button labeled “electrolaser”. Nine glowing streaks fly out into the sky as the music quiets. It swells dramatically again as the glowing dots assemble and lightning crackles between them. “TLT” is written in the sky in electricity, and crack of thunder rings out. Smaller, ordinary explosions write “light show, by Rebus” in smaller letters below it. Rebus smirks and gestures to a row of buttons. “I’ll let you pick the next sequence.” The five buttons say “boring”, “pond”, “portals”, “star”, and “multi-stage”, respectively. A larger button below the row says finale. 

Owen frowns back, wondering what he could have done to cause such a reaction. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inquisitive said:

Owen visualizes more cookies, but nothing happens. “What makes someone become a Narrator?” 

Rebus laughs and hits a button labeled “electrolaser”. Nine glowing streaks fly out into the sky as the music quiets. It swells dramatically again as the glowing dots assemble and lightning crackles between them. “TLT” is written in the sky in electricity, and crack of thunder rings out. Smaller, ordinary explosions write “light show, by Rebus” in smaller letters below it. Rebus smirks and gestures to a row of buttons. “I’ll let you pick the next sequence.” The five buttons say “boring”, “pond”, “portals”, “star”, and “multi-stage”, respectively. A larger button below the row says finale. 

Owen frowns back, wondering what he could have done to cause such a reaction. 

"I've always had it." she said, summoning some cookies and eating them.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

16 hours ago, Ookla the nostealnamepls said:

"Not healing?" Unintelligible stood up, concern returning to his face. "That's not good. You need a doctor." He hesitated. "Do... Narrators have doctors? People who are knowledgeable about Narrator injuries?"

Sequence laughed, once again followed by coughing. “Not that I know of! I don’t know who would know anything about an injury like this either. The Dreamsmith made Everyone’s blade, but it’s their own energy that causes the damage.” Sequence shifted in her chair and winced slightly. “Everyone is more or less unique. Perhaps someone could know a little bit, but whether or not their attributes line up with known information is yet to be seen.” Sequence cocked her head to the side. “I’m rambling again.”

On 12/6/2024 at 8:36 PM, Ookla the Inarticulate said:

Ivisyre watched Reven intensely once more. "Perhaps..." They said, sounding oddly distracted. They hung their head and closed their eyes again. Some time later, they spoke. "I did say that I would wait, but only for so long."

@Ookla the Bacon Did you see this? If you responded, could you show me where? I haven’t seen it

Edited December 8, 2024 by Ookla the Inarticulate

[xinoehp512 he/him]

39 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket winced, but forced himself to look around. "How do I apply to train with Shoe, then?"

Fael perked up. I could? Then she thought for a second. No. I don't want to talk to him about Telse. It'll just open fresh wounds.

I will submit your request for transfer. But first, your health checkup.

The Ennuller led him to the infirmary.

27 minutes ago, Ookla the Inquisitive said:

Owen visualizes more cookies, but nothing happens. “What makes someone become a Narrator?” 

Rebus laughs and hits a button labeled “electrolaser”. Nine glowing streaks fly out into the sky as the music quiets. It swells dramatically again as the glowing dots assemble and lightning crackles between them. “TLT” is written in the sky in electricity, and crack of thunder rings out. Smaller, ordinary explosions write “light show, by Rebus” in smaller letters below it. Rebus smirks and gestures to a row of buttons. “I’ll let you pick the next sequence.” The five buttons say “boring”, “pond”, “portals”, “star”, and “multi-stage”, respectively. A larger button below the row says finale. 

Owen frowns back, wondering what he could have done to cause such a reaction. 

Bacon clapped appreciatively.

23 minutes ago, Ookla the Inarticulate said:

Sequence laughed, once again followed by coughing. “Not that I know of! I don’t know who would know anything about an injury like this either. The Dreamsmith made Everyone’s blade, but it’s their own energy that causes the damage.” Sequence shifted in her chair and winced slightly. “Everyone is more or less unique. Perhaps someone could know a little bit, but whether or not their attributes line up with known information is yet to be seen.” Sequence cocked her head to the side. “I’m rambling again.”

@Ookla the Bacon Did you see this? If you responded, could you show me where? I haven’t seen it

I did see it, but it's tricky for me to respond to- the plotline can't actually advance in certain ways at this time.

I suppose I can make a response.

On 12/6/2024 at 10:36 PM, Ookla the Inarticulate said:

Ivisyre watched Reven intensely once more. "Perhaps..." They said, sounding oddly distracted. They hung their head and closed their eyes again. Some time later, they spoke. "I did say that I would wait, but only for so long."

"It has been five minutes," said Reven.

[TwinStorm He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Bacon said:

I will submit your request for transfer. But first, your health checkup.

The Ennuller led him to the infirmary.

Bacon clapped appreciatively.

I did see it, but it's tricky for me to respond to- the plotline can't actually advance in certain ways at this time.

I suppose I can make a response.

"It has been five minutes," said Reven.

Cricket looked at him strangely, but followed. "Just... do it fast."