The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[xinoehp512 he/him]

On 1/2/2025 at 10:41 AM, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

The eye itself won’ t come back, cause of… reasons 

That eye is gone. Maybe I could get a replacement.

Then, realizing she was asleep, he closed his eyes, lying down again. 

He had been useless. Stone had been toying with him. He felt sick. He had done nothing against Stone, failing to protect Tam from him, leaving her at his mercy, though she had managed to win.

Cricket was already gone for the response and did not hear it.

Cricket looked up from where he had lying. “Hey.” he said, grinning weakly, raising a hand before collapsing again. “Just… give me a sec. I’ll be back soon.”

The Ennuller grabbed Cricket by the wrist.

22 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Template tries to squeeze the ground with the few remaining tentacles. 

Rebus nods thoughtfully. “Yes. That is what I want - so I can get what I want. What do you want?” 

Rebus grins. “Did you hear that the stolen Plotblades seemingly have not been returned?” 

"The cost depends on what you ask. Is it simply power you wish for? The ability to make a difference?"

14 hours ago, NameIess said:

He received an indication that Omen was prepared for his trial if Rebus wished to seek him out.

Subversion blinked at 656. "Well if it's that important, I'll tell them. Not sure they'll believe me, but I'll try to be convincing."

 

"Thank you," whispered 656, leaning back. "Thank you..."

14 hours ago, NameIess said:

"Indeed." The traveler replies. "I hate paperwork. How's the trial going?"

The Dreamsmith rises as well. "So you require a weapon that can deal with undying creatures? I am tempted to recommend Mordite, but weapons made from that metal come with high risks and I have none of it here." He strokes his metal jaw in thought, eyes glowing like embers as he examines the Emperor. "I can see a way to help you. You are a Narrator, and your soul is infused with the light of your gods." He nods to himself. "Yes, I think that would work. It will not be without consequences, but I can see a way to make a weapon that will allow you to contain them indefinitely."

Yeah, Platypus has been called as the first witness.

"It's just started. Someone's about to testify."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somewhere else...

Bacon exploded onto the scene, dual-wielding bacon-sandwich guns.

"Did somebody say SANDWICHES?"

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

The Ennuller grabbed Cricket by the wrist.

"The cost depends on what you ask. Is it simply power you wish for? The ability to make a difference?"

"Thank you," whispered 656, leaning back. "Thank you..."

"It's just started. Someone's about to testify."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somewhere else...

Bacon exploded onto the scene, dual-wielding bacon-sandwich guns.

"Did somebody say SANDWICHES?"

Cricket had broken free of his grip, and had left to find Tam already, unfortunately.

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 hours ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket looked at her nervously as she awoke. When she didn’t shout at him, he calmed down slightly. “Hey.” he whispered, smiling sadly.

Cricket got more blankets, throwing them over Tam, just in case, but quickly returned to her side.

Bat smiled thankfully at him. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

Just now, Halcyon The Only said:

Bat smiled thankfully at him. 

Cricket sighed, leaning against a wall. Everything still hurt. "There's a bed in the other room. Do you want to move her there?" 

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

10 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket sighed, leaning against a wall. Everything still hurt. "There's a bed in the other room. Do you want to move her there?" 

“Let her process for a minute, and let me get some tea in her. I’ll also need to check her hands and feet, make sure they’re working and warming up.”

[NameIess]

On 12/30/2024 at 6:17 PM, NameIess said:

The Wise Judge stared at Selppaenip with utter confoundment. "Wizard," He said finally, turning his attention to the accused. "Are you certain you do not wish to request a different lawyer? This one does not seem... experienced."

The Great Wizard remained silent, and eventually the Wise Judge sighed. "Very well. Which charges do you plead guilty to?" ... stood, repeating what he'd said to Selppaenip. The Wise Judge nodded. "In that case, we shall focus our trial on those claims you have pled not guilty to. Prosecution, call your first witness."

The Adventurer's lawyer stood dramatically. "As my first witness, I call... Platypus!"

48 minutes ago, Ookla the Arbiter said:

Could you quote that post for me?

Here you go

4 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

“Truly? What we’ve been working for all this time? What is the secret?” Not yet knowing what “it” is, Rebus begins to improvise. He wracks his brain for more modified memories, and looks around the laboratory for context. 
Artificial Rebus looks up, impressed Malevolence hacked his nanotechnology. “Interesting… how long have you been in this ‘world of evil’? It seems other evil people could benefit from these devices; a secret communication network that only works if their goals align with yours. It weed’s out heroic infiltration, too, though evil backstabbing wouldn’t be prevented unless you fine-tuned the device. Of course, it isn’t that important.” 

"I have finally been able to synthesize a miniscule amount of Luxite!" Balitan laughs. "I can create the until-now hypothetical Balancium, a combination of all four metals!"

"Oh, I've just entered the world of evil recently. Finally prepared enough for it, you know? I suppose I could give this tech to other evil people. Then I could use it to perform evil backstabbing on them!"

13 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"Thank you," whispered 656, leaning back. "Thank you..."

"No problem." Subversion said distractedly. "Now, what do you think's a good name for a protagonist?"

13 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"It's just started. Someone's about to testify."

 

"Ah. Do you think the trial's going to have any insights on deep philosophical topics such as the meaning of life?"

8 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket sighed, leaning against a wall. Everything still hurt. "There's a bed in the other room. Do you want to move her there?" 

 

10 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Bat smiled thankfully at him. 

 

10 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"Good," she sighed. "And . . . everything. Everything hurts."

Then she remembered . . . what had happened. Why she felt this way.

Oh no . . .

A cloaked figure slammed the door open, practically falling through it in his haste to get inside. He just barely managed to stay on his feet long enough to close the door and lock it before collapsing to the ground. "By the fangs of the dragon, it's cold out there!"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Here you go

"I have finally been able to synthesize a miniscule amount of Luxite!" Balitan laughs. "I can create the until-now hypothetical Balancium, a combination of all four metals!"

"Oh, I've just entered the world of evil recently. Finally prepared enough for it, you know? I suppose I could give this tech to other evil people. Then I could use it to perform evil backstabbing on them!"

"No problem." Subversion said distractedly. "Now, what do you think's a good name for a protagonist?"

"Ah. Do you think the trial's going to have any insights on deep philosophical topics such as the meaning of life?"

 

 

A cloaked figure slammed the door open, practically falling through it in his haste to get inside. He just barely managed to stay on his feet long enough to close the door and lock it before collapsing to the ground. "By the fangs of the dragon, it's cold out there!"

Bat jumped to his feet, pulling out a Nullite dagger. “Wh- who are you??”

[NameIess]

Just now, Halcyon The Only said:

Bat jumped to his feet, pulling out a Nullite dagger. “Wh- who are you??”

The man struggled to rise, pulling back his hood to reveal an innocent-looking young man with white hair and purple eyes. "I am Love!"

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 minute ago, NameIess said:

The man struggled to rise, pulling back his hood to reveal an innocent-looking young man with white hair and purple eyes. "I am Love!"

OH NO NO NO NO 

“You… okay, well, are you cold? I’m making some tea right now… should warm you up… might numb you a bit, though.”

[TwinStorm He/Him]

7 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“Let her process for a minute, and let me get some tea in her. I’ll also need to check her hands and feet, make sure they’re working and warming up.”

He nodded, putting the kettle on.

7 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Here you go

"I have finally been able to synthesize a miniscule amount of Luxite!" Balitan laughs. "I can create the until-now hypothetical Balancium, a combination of all four metals!"

"Oh, I've just entered the world of evil recently. Finally prepared enough for it, you know? I suppose I could give this tech to other evil people. Then I could use it to perform evil backstabbing on them!"

"No problem." Subversion said distractedly. "Now, what do you think's a good name for a protagonist?"

"Ah. Do you think the trial's going to have any insights on deep philosophical topics such as the meaning of life?"

 

 

A cloaked figure slammed the door open, practically falling through it in his haste to get inside. He just barely managed to stay on his feet long enough to close the door and lock it before collapsing to the ground. "By the fangs of the dragon, it's cold out there!"

Cricket jumped to his feet.

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

The man struggled to rise, pulling back his hood to reveal an innocent-looking young man with white hair and purple eyes. "I am Love!"

Cricket frowned. "What in..."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

He nodded, putting the kettle on.

Cricket jumped to his feet.

Cricket frowned. "What in..."

“Just ignore him and maybe he’ll go away,” Bat whispered, convinced this purple eyed dude was crazy. 

[NameIess]

Just now, Halcyon The Only said:

OH NO NO NO NO 

“You… okay, well, are you cold? I’m making some tea right now… should warm you up… might numb you a bit, though.”

 

2 minutes ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket frowned. "What in..."

"Tea sounds wonderful!" Love took off his cloak, which was quickly becoming soaked through with melted snow, and hung it by the fire to dry. "That storm seemed to come from nowhere huh? Good thing we were so near to this shelter."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

 

"Tea sounds wonderful!" Love took off his cloak, which was quickly becoming soaked through with melted snow, and hung it by the fire to dry. "That storm seemed to come from nowhere huh? Good thing we were so near to this shelter."

“I didn’t… uh… know it was snowing.”

“Storming, at least.”

[xinoehp512 he/him]

18 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Here you go

"I have finally been able to synthesize a miniscule amount of Luxite!" Balitan laughs. "I can create the until-now hypothetical Balancium, a combination of all four metals!"

"Oh, I've just entered the world of evil recently. Finally prepared enough for it, you know? I suppose I could give this tech to other evil people. Then I could use it to perform evil backstabbing on them!"

"No problem." Subversion said distractedly. "Now, what do you think's a good name for a protagonist?"

 

656 stared at Subversion, confused.

18 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Ah. Do you think the trial's going to have any insights on deep philosophical topics such as the meaning of life?"

 

 

A cloaked figure slammed the door open, practically falling through it in his haste to get inside. He just barely managed to stay on his feet long enough to close the door and lock it before collapsing to the ground. "By the fangs of the dragon, it's cold out there!"

"I don't know- I've never been to a trial before. Is that sort of thing common?"

[TwinStorm He/Him]

10 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“Just ignore him and maybe he’ll go away,” Bat whispered, convinced this purple eyed dude was crazy. 

Cricket sighed, collapsing, back into the chair. "Why are you here?"

10 minutes ago, NameIess said:

 

"Tea sounds wonderful!" Love took off his cloak, which was quickly becoming soaked through with melted snow, and hung it by the fire to dry. "That storm seemed to come from nowhere huh? Good thing we were so near to this shelter."

Cricket frowned. "You shouldn't be able to find this place. It's hidden in the side of a mountain."

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket sighed, collapsing, back into the chair. "Why are you here?"

Cricket frowned. "You shouldn't be able to find this place. It's hidden in the side of a mountain."

Bat frowned. That was very suspicious. 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

3 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Bat frowned. That was very suspicious. 

"So... who are you, then?"

@NameIess

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 hour ago, Ancient Elantrian said:

"I... did not."

"Mmm. Yeah. Ish."

Rebus, now soulless, smiles. He doesn’t say anything more, however. 

43 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"The cost depends on what you ask. Is it simply power you wish for? The ability to make a difference?"

“I want to make a difference, yes. Power is a tool that can be applied in many ways; this makes it useful for any task I need to accomplish.” His eyes go blank for a second as his soul is recalled, then he goes back to animation. “I can still make cursory agreements on my behalf, though I am no longer me. Narration-related payment or soul modifications will have to wait, however.” 

31 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"I have finally been able to synthesize a miniscule amount of Luxite!" Balitan laughs. "I can create the until-now hypothetical Balancium, a combination of all four metals!"

"Oh, I've just entered the world of evil recently. Finally prepared enough for it, you know? I suppose I could give this tech to other evil people. Then I could use it to perform evil backstabbing on them!"

His eyes widen, and he grins. “Tell me everything. How can we synthesize such useful substances? The potential!”  
The Rebus copy nods. “Evil backstabbing for your own goals can be useful. I’d offer you a job, given your technical skills, but I’ve misplaced my soul. Once it’s back I may change my mind. But I don’t need you right now.” 

[TwinStorm He/Him]

WAIT

@NameIess 

is this the guy who tried to get Shoe and Beosta to marry???

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

20 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus, now soulless, smiles. He doesn’t say anything more, however. 

“Rebus? You good?”

[Immortal Platypus]

1 hour ago, NameIess said:

Quote

The Wise Judge stared at Selppaenip with utter confoundment. "Wizard," He said finally, turning his attention to the accused. "Are you certain you do not wish to request a different lawyer? This one does not seem... experienced."

The Great Wizard remained silent, and eventually the Wise Judge sighed. "Very well. Which charges do you plead guilty to?" ... stood, repeating what he'd said to Selppaenip. The Wise Judge nodded. "In that case, we shall focus our trial on those claims you have pled not guilty to. Prosecution, call your first witness."

The Adventurer's lawyer stood dramatically. "As my first witness, I call... Platypus!"

Here you go

Thank you!

Platypus stood, and walked his way down to the witness desk. He'd been expecting to be called by the prosecution, but not as the first witness. This was certainly a strategy. Time would tell if it would pay off.

[𝖂𝖍𝖎𝖗𝖙𝖊]

All these threads seem so deep and developed, I don't really want to break in on any of them...

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

2 minutes ago, WhiteHairedDrifter said:

All these threads seem so deep and developed, I don't really want to break in on any of them...

Lady Bug was searching the desert, humming absently to herself. 

:D 

[𝖂𝖍𝖎𝖗𝖙𝖊]

3 minutes ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Lady Bug was searching the desert, humming absently to herself. 

A tuft of hair is poking from one of the flowing sand dunes.

:D 

Just FYI, I have to leave soon and I'm not free again until Monday.

 

[NameIess]

1 hour ago, Halcyon The Only said:

“I didn’t… uh… know it was snowing.”

“Storming, at least.”

1 hour ago, Ookla the Irreplaceable said:

Cricket sighed, collapsing, back into the chair. "Why are you here?"

Cricket frowned. "You shouldn't be able to find this place. It's hidden in the side of a mountain."

 

1 hour ago, Halcyon The Only said:

Bat frowned. That was very suspicious. 

“Well, I’m quite good at getting into places I’m not expected to be in.” Love shivered, glancing back at the outer door. “Particularly when the other option is freezing to death. I’m here because I got lost in the snowstorm outside, obviously. As for who I am, I am merely a humble traveler.” He dug into his pockets, muttering to himself softly.

It’s not the Priest. He only comes around after a profession of true love.

1 hour ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus, now soulless, smiles. He doesn’t say anything more, however. 

“I want to make a difference, yes. Power is a tool that can be applied in many ways; this makes it useful for any task I need to accomplish.” His eyes go blank for a second as his soul is recalled, then he goes back to animation. “I can still make cursory agreements on my behalf, though I am no longer me. Narration-related payment or soul modifications will have to wait, however.” 

His eyes widen, and he grins. “Tell me everything. How can we synthesize such useful substances? The potential!”  
The Rebus copy nods. “Evil backstabbing for your own goals can be useful. I’d offer you a job, given your technical skills, but I’ve misplaced my soul. Once it’s back I may change my mind. But I don’t need you right now.” 

”Luxite can, as I have theorized, be gathered in extremely small amounts. It is after all the substance that the foundations of reality are forged from.” Balitan holds up a very small vial with a few minuscule grains of metal in it. “It will take time to figure out how to increase production, but I believe I could easily increase my yields by five or six times with the improvements to my procedure. As for synthesis, we’ll have to find out! I assume you’ll let me access your stores of the other fundamental metals?”

Malevolence’s voice is hushed for some reason as he replies. “Well I’d be happy to help you in any evil endeavors, just call me. I’ll leave a line open to you.”

16 minutes ago, Ookla the Arbiter said:

Thank you!

Platypus stood, and walked his way down to the witness desk. He'd been expecting to be called by the prosecution, but not as the first witness. This was certainly a strategy. Time would tell if it would pay off.

”Platypus.” The lawyer asked. “Is it true that you visited the Dreamsmith, and that he confirmed the correspondence between himself and the accused was legitimate?”