The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"But why?"

"In case there aren't any stones where I am going," Taeidin said as if it were obvious. 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, epl2 said:

"In case there aren't any stones where I am going," Taeidin said as if it were obvious. 

". . . Do you use them for anything?"

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

4 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

". . . Do you use them for anything?"

"They tell me which way to go. Or rather, I know where I want to go, and then I have them tell me where I want to go, and then I go." 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, epl2 said:

"They tell me which way to go. Or rather, I know where I want to go, and then I have them tell me where I want to go, and then I go." 

What a strange man.

"Why do you have to tell them?"

[Existential]

8 hours ago, Bird Furious said:

She squeaked, grabbed onto something, and laughed. 

Her dad tried not to react, but there was definitely a nice manly scream in there. 

He laughed softly, continuing to fly down the road. He slowed as they entered the city, buildings towering over them

8 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said:

What gas? That's obviously a Tesla

NO

BAD

It still uses gas just had a holo display 

also teslas are stupid

(personal preference)

Edited April 21, 2025 by Dabi

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

8 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

What a strange man.

"Why do you have to tell them?"

Taeinid mulled this over for a second before replying. 

"Well, if I didn't tell them, they wouldn't know where I want to go, now would they?" he said, a little bit flustered. 

[Immortal Platypus]

I can't remember, what did I say as the reason Platypus controls the shards? Was it just that he was in roughly the same Axis as it? Cause that does work, but I came up with a better one, to add more of a reason.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

15 hours ago, Bird Furious said:

She nodded and Narrated rows and rows of tiny, tiny candles in the same way she'd made the instruments sound to scale, then sent them floating in the middle of the room, arranged almost like a chandelier. 

Not quite. If you attempt to speak to her directly, Lady Bug will likely just modify her again. She retains a measure of control, since Symbol is her own creation. Enough to be very dangerous to her, should she wish to be. Especially since she's freed from the contract. It would be safest for Symbol if you didn't mention anything to her. 

Rebus looked upwards, admiring the decorations. “May I?” he asked. “We can place floating crystals around the chandelier, to refract the light around the room. If we dimmed those braziers first, the effect would be impressive.” 
In other words, Rebus’s first recommendation is a fantasy-y disco ball. I actually wrote out him doing it, then decided he would ask first (if it was anybody else, he certainly would not). 

If she were to ask me directly, I would have to tell her, or at least be evasive enough she would know. Otherwise, I would end up breaking my word. That has dangers of its own. 

15 hours ago, Immortal Platypus said:

existence and emptiness I feel would be the closest, but still not quite. I don't really thing intensity and calm fits, I don't think that they would be doing/undoing because which does and which undoes, and I don't think life/death quite fits. action/inaction feels more like a chaos/order thing.

It’s closer to causing and preventing, perhaps? I took life and death directly from Xino’s blog, but I guess they’re not quite the same. 
Did I get this right? 
If Chaotic Light had its way, everything would be bursting with color and creation, activity and fun, with little regard to who got hurt. Many would call it a paradise, but many would also call it dangerous and ridiculous. 
If Ordered Light got its way, people would be safe and happy doing what they were supposed to. They would be nurtured and guided by light, helping crops grow and people from different worlds interact. Many would call it peaceful, but some would call it stagnation. 
If Ordered Dark got its way, nobody could do anything they were not supposed to. Any threat to anything would simply cease to exist. It would be safe, but it would also be controlling. 
If Chaotic Dark got its way, nothing would exist. I think most people can agree that would be bad. 
To speak to your newest post, I think you said something like that - that he was something like the Witherlord, who can control Mordite. 

15 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

You did phrase it well. Muin just has many many plans. Also, you could have negotiated it so that you wouldn't have to give him an extra favor, but... Too late!

"Wonderful. Before I agree, can I hear the contract one last time?"

Muin is very sus of everything.

Rebus nodded. “You are perhaps the most skeptical person I have made a contract with. That is not a bad thing, honestly. Our original agreement was as follows:” 

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I give you two cores - one of an Ordered Darkness entity and one of a Chaotic Light entity. You use these to complete your task, and once you are finished they return to me in whatever state they end up in. If you deem your task to be impossible, the cores return to me and I shall offer you a different boon, which we will negotiate at that time. In exchange, you give me your help - which shall take you little effort and inconvenience, and invoke no subsequent responsibility - so I can complete the experiment I was using them in. This experiment will not endanger you, though it does involve metaphysics and will give me new capabilities. In addition, I will owe you a minor favor - I am willing to accompany you on a journey, perform a task for you, or make you an item, but I will not expend any resources I cannot replenish. This is the sole extent of our contract, and I give my word it shall be satisfied. 

“We then amended it thusly:” 

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You shall not need to give the cores back.

“Do you give your word that you agree?” 
Well, Rebus’s favor requires almost no effort from him, and since his life is a resource he cannot replenish, if he’s in true danger he can save himself and complete the favor later, or ever negotiate for a new one. The only thing here that isn’t in his favor or neutral is the fact that if Muin fails now, he doesn’t need to give back the cores, but Rebus has another favor for him. Of course, declaring failure, since the contract is magically enforced, means that Muin cannot then complete the Gem without severe consequences. 

Edited April 21, 2025 by Dragonheir
Ninjas

[Bird Furious she/her/un/important]

1 hour ago, Through The Living Glass said:

 

oh- oh okay well hmm-

WAIT NO

wait no this technically still works

hehehehehe :3

It went away. Yay!

-

She made a frustrated noise, rolled her eyes, and sat back down.

Bat fell asleep. 

you’re lucky this isn’t the part of the city with constant Nullite shields  

33 minutes ago, Dabi said:

He laughed softly, continuing to fly down the road. He slowed as they entered the city, buildings towering over them

NO

BAD

It still uses gas just had a holo display 

also teslas are stupid

(personal preference)

Lisa’s eyes widened. 

“It looks just like the tree people,” she whispered. 

23 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus looked upwards, admiring the decorations. “May I?” he asked. “We can place floating crystals around the chandelier, to refract the light around the room. If we dimmed those braziers first, the effect would be impressive.” 
In other words, Rebus’s first recommendation is a fantasy-y disco ball. I actually wrote out him doing it, then decided he would ask first (if it was anybody else, he certainly would not). 

If she were to ask me directly, I would have to tell her, or at least be evasive enough she would know. Otherwise, I would end up breaking my word. That has dangers of its own. 

It’s closer to causing and preventing, perhaps? I took life and death directly from Xino’s blog, but I guess they’re not quite the same. 
Did I get this right? 
If Chaotic Light had its way, everything would be bursting with color and creation, activity and fun, with little regard to who got hurt. Many would call it a paradise, but many would also call it dangerous and ridiculous. 
If Ordered Light got its way, people would be safe and happy doing what they were supposed to. They would be nurtured and guided by light, helping crops grow and people from different worlds interact. Many would call it peaceful, but some would call it stagnation. 
If Ordered Dark got its way, nobody could do anything they were not supposed to. Any threat to anything would simply cease to exist. It would be safe, but it would also be controlling. 
If Chaotic Dark got its way, nothing would exist. I think most people can agree that would be bad. 
To speak to your newest post, I think you said something like that - that he was something like the Witherlord, who can control Mordite. 

Rebus nodded. “You are perhaps the most skeptical person I have made a contract with. That is not a bad thing, honestly. Our original agreement was as follows:” 

“We then amended it thusly:” 

“Do you give your word that you agree?” 
Well, Rebus’s favor requires almost no effort from him, and since his life is a resource he cannot replenish, if he’s in true danger he can save himself and complete the favor later, or ever negotiate for a new one. The only thing here that isn’t in his favor or neutral is the fact that if Muin fails now, he doesn’t need to give back the cores, but Rebus has another favor for him. Of course, declaring failure, since the contract is magically enforced, means that Muin cannot then complete the Gem without severe consequences. 

Not to emulate Glass or anything but aww-

Symbol shoved the castle, expanding the entire Great Hall. She created an invisible barrier — dome at the top, rectangular at the bottom to fit the dance floor— to contain the refracted light once it was in place. That way, the edges of the room would still have a near medieval feel to them while the dance floor could potentially have that effect. 

“Go ahead,” she said, dimming the braziers.

Noted. 

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

On 4/16/2025 at 12:57 PM, Bird Furious said:

"Everybody is fine. It's their achievement too."

Sequence nodded, producing a pen and paper from her bag. "Agreed!" She began to write.

Greetings, beloved inhabitants of The Longest Thread! On behalf of this millennium's host, Symbol, I would like to formally invite you to a celebration for our Thread's 4,000th page! Can you believe it? 4,000 pages already! It feels just yesterday we were celebrating 3,000! There will be festivities, refreshments, and everything of the sort located at Symbol's castle! 
With love and appreciation,
Narrator and co-host, Sequence

P.S. Folding the invitation twice will teleport you to the venue seamlessly! (But the feature will be inactive until the party begins)

She read over the letter quickly and nodded in approval, showing it to Symbol before she sent it out. "Thoughts?"

11 hours ago, TwinStorm said:

we gonna do it?

@Sequence

 

ye
sorry ive been so busy! i'll try to be here for the party as much as i can 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

3 hours ago, Dabi said:

He laughed softly, continuing to fly down the road. He slowed as they entered the city, buildings towering over them

NO

BAD

It still uses gas just had a holo display 

also teslas are stupid

(personal preference)

But it went from 0 to 70 or smth in less than a second

3 hours ago, epl2 said:

Taeinid mulled this over for a second before replying. 

"Well, if I didn't tell them, they wouldn't know where I want to go, now would they?" he said, a little bit flustered. 

"But why do they need to know?"

2 hours ago, Bird Furious said:

Bat fell asleep. 

you’re lucky this isn’t the part of the city with constant Nullite shields 

And then it was morning! Whee!

Tam groggily got up and stared at the wall for a while.

. . . that's not good

not good at all

she's totally going to get caught if she goes there-

Edited April 21, 2025 by Through The Living Glass

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

26 minutes ago, Bird Furious said:

Not to emulate Glass or anything but aww-

Symbol shoved the castle, expanding the entire Great Hall. She created an invisible barrier — dome at the top, rectangular at the bottom to fit the dance floor— to contain the refracted light once it was in place. That way, the edges of the room would still have a near medieval feel to them while the dance floor could potentially have that effect. 

“Go ahead,” she said, dimming the braziers.

Noted. 

Just saying, but I think Symbol lost her chance at medieval when she made floating violins. (Though I guess that’s inside the barrier, now) 

Rebus constructed crystals - of legitimate crystal glass - and sent them floating upwards to the chandelier. They caught the light, sending points of it scattered across the floor like a million stars. And they began to spin to the music, making the lights glide around like they themselves were dancing. 

[Existential]

37 minutes ago, Bird Furious said:

Lisa’s eyes widened. 

“It looks just like the tree people,” she whispered

He chuckled. “Tree people? That sounds interesting,” he jested, turning the jeep down a small street and pulling into a driveway. “This is me. Remember, don’t break anything,” he said as he climbed out and began to walk to the front door

14 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

But it went from 0 to 70 or smth in less than a second

It’s future don’t question it  

It’s hybrid there you go

Also he went from 0-30 in like 3 sec and then 30-70 in another 3 when he hit the road, he didn’t start at 0 and go to 70

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

9 minutes ago, Dabi said:

It’s future don’t question it  

It’s hybrid there you go

Also he went from 0-30 in like 3 sec and then 30-70 in another 3 when he hit the road, he didn’t start at 0 and go to 70

Mm I see I misunderstood

[Existential]

3 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

Mm I see I misunderstood

*squiz*

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 minute ago, Dabi said:

*squiz*

*is squized*

*hugs back*

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 hours ago, The Shattered Cosmere said:

navi is annoyingly audible to everyone. He's a bit like the King's Wit. He can and will insult you. Because he's an AI, ChatGPT will be playing him. So that I have to react to what he says. Fun!

"I'm Kiri," she said. "Do you have, by any chance, a warm cup of coffee."

<Aye, Kiri? Coffee? In a cave? Whit’s next, a croissant an' a foot massage fraem a rock golem?>

Kiri stares in shock.

<Aye. Cep just collapsed like laundry in a black hole, eh?> He paused. <Hope ye weren’t too fond o’ him—he’s officially oot o' the picture now.>

2 hours ago, epl2 said:

"Oh, just saving them for later."

Entering the cave, Pob speaks. 

"It's alright there, eh? Ne'er did get along much, what with ol' Cep. Might'n be better off this way." 

The same sound occurs a few minutes later as Cep pops back in, this time folding into existence.

"Sorry 'bou' that. Voices wouldn't quiet...had ta go shut 'em away. While ah were there, though, I did getcha a nice cup o' coffee." He holds out a cup of freshly hot coffee.

"Good morn' to yeh, fellah.." @epl2

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

52 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

But it went from 0 to 70 or smth in less than a second

"But why do they need to know?"

And then it was morning! Whee!

Tam groggily got up and stared at the wall for a while.

"How are you supposed to know where to go if you don't know where you are going?" Taeinid said, spluttering. 

3 minutes ago, Kaladin Stormcursed said:

The same sound occurs a few minutes later as Cep pops back in, this time folding into existence.

"Sorry 'bou' that. Voices wouldn't quiet...had ta go shut 'em away. While ah were there, though, I did getcha a nice cup o' coffee." He holds out a cup of freshly hot coffee.

"Good morn' to yeh, fellah.." @epl2

Groaning, Pob speaks. 

"All th' more good for it if ye'd stop with all of them horrible poppin' noises ye're makin'." 

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

Just now, epl2 said:

"How are you supposed to know where to go if you don't know where you are going?" Taeinid said, spluttering. 

Groaning, Pob speaks. 

"All th' more good for it if ye'd stop with all of them horrible poppin' noises ye're makin'." 

"That shouldn't be an issue any more. Ah do think they're all taken care of now. They won' be botherin' me anytime soon, ah hope."

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

1 hour ago, Dragonheir said:

Rebus looked upwards, admiring the decorations. “May I?” he asked. “We can place floating crystals around the chandelier, to refract the light around the room. If we dimmed those braziers first, the effect would be impressive.” 
In other words, Rebus’s first recommendation is a fantasy-y disco ball. I actually wrote out him doing it, then decided he would ask first (if it was anybody else, he certainly would not). 

If she were to ask me directly, I would have to tell her, or at least be evasive enough she would know. Otherwise, I would end up breaking my word. That has dangers of its own. 

It’s closer to causing and preventing, perhaps? I took life and death directly from Xino’s blog, but I guess they’re not quite the same. 
Did I get this right? 
If Chaotic Light had its way, everything would be bursting with color and creation, activity and fun, with little regard to who got hurt. Many would call it a paradise, but many would also call it dangerous and ridiculous. 
If Ordered Light got its way, people would be safe and happy doing what they were supposed to. They would be nurtured and guided by light, helping crops grow and people from different worlds interact. Many would call it peaceful, but some would call it stagnation. 
If Ordered Dark got its way, nobody could do anything they were not supposed to. Any threat to anything would simply cease to exist. It would be safe, but it would also be controlling. 
If Chaotic Dark got its way, nothing would exist. I think most people can agree that would be bad. 
To speak to your newest post, I think you said something like that - that he was something like the Witherlord, who can control Mordite. 

Rebus nodded. “You are perhaps the most skeptical person I have made a contract with. That is not a bad thing, honestly. Our original agreement was as follows:” 

“We then amended it thusly:” 

“Do you give your word that you agree?” 
Well, Rebus’s favor requires almost no effort from him, and since his life is a resource he cannot replenish, if he’s in true danger he can save himself and complete the favor later, or ever negotiate for a new one. The only thing here that isn’t in his favor or neutral is the fact that if Muin fails now, he doesn’t need to give back the cores, but Rebus has another favor for him. Of course, declaring failure, since the contract is magically enforced, means that Muin cannot then complete the Gem without severe consequences. 

"Well, It comes with someone kill/mind controlling all of you friends and loved ones when you used to see them as a friend." Muin said with a strange biterness in his voice. "Last thing-when will I have to give you my help?"

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

3 minutes ago, epl2 said:

"How are you supposed to know where to go if you don't know where you are going?" Taeinid said, spluttering. 

"That doesn't make any sense."

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

6 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said:

"That doesn't make any sense."

"Okay. If I asked you to go to where I want to go, but I didn't tell you where I want to go, how are you supposed to go there? The stones can't read minds." 

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

5 minutes ago, epl2 said:

"Okay. If I asked you to go to where I want to go, but I didn't tell you where I want to go, how are you supposed to go there? The stones can't read minds." 

"The stones, as far as I know, can't know anything at all."

He decided to not point out that he could, in fact, read minds.

Edited April 21, 2025 by Through The Living Glass

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

On 4/19/2025 at 3:00 PM, Hawks said:

she gasped and walked to it. "Pykieeeeee look"

Pyk stepped up to it. “I wonder what it’s made of…”

[Keke They/he]

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Pyk stepped up to it. “I wonder what it’s made of…”

She looks up at him “gold?”