The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Keke They/he]

53 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said:

"The story was not kind to Selene," said Bacon. "Eventually, she got tired of everyone she loved dying, and she just... left. I don't know where she went. I never saw her again. I looked for her for a while, until I realized she was probably better off without me."

“that would… do the trick.” They watch Selene and other-bacon, eyes going between the two, deep in thought.

[The Great Wyver She/Her]

2 hours ago, Ashkaloda said:

Second nodded. 

"Yes, I am ready. And a word of advise: while you certainly have a skill for theatrics, sometimes people enjoy a little more... subtlety."

"SUBTLETY??? ON THE BIG SCREEN?? I DON'T KNOW YOU MEAN!! HAHA!!" Tenna coughed. "ANYWAYS!! LET US START THE SHOW!! MIKE, THE BOARD PLEASE!" You all hear a click, as the screen behind you changes. It reads: (spoilered for length)

Spoiler

HOW WE WILL PLAY THE GAME SHOW!!!

1. QUIZ!! I WILL SEND YOU EACH A SERIES OF QUESTIONS THROUGH A NEW TECH CALLED "PM"S!! YOU WILL COPY AND PASTE WITH YOUR ANSWERS!!!! THEN WE WILL READ THEM OUT LOUD AND EVALUATE POINTS!!!!

3. PRIZES!! PERSON WITH HIGHEST SCORE GETS A PRIZE!! IT CAN INCLUDE A RALSEI PLUSH (WORTH 32$ MSRP), A GUIDE  TO MAKING DARK FOUNTAINS (JUST KIDDING, MAYBE!!), AN ALL-NEW TV PREMIUM DELUXE T-RANK ITEM THAT WILL SERVE YOU IN ANYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO DO, AND MORE!!! 

2. COOKING SHOW!! UNLIKE THE OTHER ONE, WE WILL ACTUALLY BE FIGHTING EACHOTHER!! THROW FOOD AT OTHERS!! THE LESS FOOD ON YOUR APRON, THE BETTER!!

"IS EVERYBODY READY??" @BUTTER THE_BENJIWALKERS

Edited September 12, 2025 by The Great Wyver
Blooket didn't work. I can't see the answers without Plus, so it's pointless.

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

11 hours ago, Ashkaloda said:

"Transportation. That is the job that you were assigned."

"Indeed, it is. And where is it you need transportation to?"

 

-

 

 @Hawks Finally have time to plan this out. Erryin and Cep were outside the city wall, with other Cep having just slipped inside

Cep quickly steps forward to catch the door before it closes. He peeks through, then opens it and steps inside.

[Keke They/he]

15 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

"Indeed, it is. And where is it you need transportation to?"

 

-

 

 @Hawks Finally have time to plan this out. Erryin and Cep were outside the city wall, with other Cep having just slipped inside

Cep quickly steps forward to catch the door before it closes. He peeks through, then opens it and steps inside.

erryin follows silently

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

10 minutes ago, Hawks said:

erryin follows silently

The boy can be seen ahead quickly walking down a hallway. All the guards along the hallway are already slumped on the ground. He turns a corner and disappears, and Cep follows after him.

[Keke They/he]

14 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

The boy can be seen ahead quickly walking down a hallway. All the guards along the hallway are already slumped on the ground. He turns a corner and disappears, and Cep follows after him.

erryin follows silently again

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

15 hours ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

"Indeed, it is. And where is it you need transportation to?"

 

-

 

 @Hawks Finally have time to plan this out. Erryin and Cep were outside the city wall, with other Cep having just slipped inside

Cep quickly steps forward to catch the door before it closes. He peeks through, then opens it and steps inside.

"Spherically, it's at 35.04 degrees, 120948376 kilometers, 12.69743 degrees from Cep's reference direction."

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said:

"Spherically, it's at 35.04 degrees, 120948376 kilometers, 12.69743 degrees from Cep's reference direction."

Asharak looks confused. "Were those words?"

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

20 hours ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Asharak looks confused. "Were those words?"

"Yes. Assuming you consider numbers to be words."

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

40 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said:

"Yes. Assuming you consider numbers to be words."

"And what did they mean?"

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

34 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

"And what did they mean?"

"Exactly what you asked."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

On 9/12/2025 at 1:19 PM, Hawks said:

“that would… do the trick.” They watch Selene and other-bacon, eyes going between the two, deep in thought.

"If we do nothing," said Bacon, "things will play out the same way as they did before... and other-me will become, well, me. That would solve our problem."

[Keke They/he]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

"If we do nothing," said Bacon, "things will play out the same way as they did before... and other-me will become, well, me. That would solve our problem."

"yeah but how much longer until someone else comes looking for other-you and tries to take them."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

"yeah but how much longer until someone else comes looking for other-you and tries to take them."

"Time is a flexible thing. If we stepped away, it could all be over in an instant."

[Keke They/he]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

"Time is a flexible thing. If we stepped away, it could all be over in an instant."

"ok then lets do that."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

2 minutes ago, Hawks said:

"ok then lets do that."

"...okay then." Bacon exhaled. "Better than letting that page get into the wrong hands, right? Way more people would die if the Witherlord got free."

[Keke They/he]

Just now, xinoehp512 said:

"...okay then." Bacon exhaled. "Better than letting that page get into the wrong hands, right? Way more people would die if the Witherlord got free."

"tch you sound like your trying ro comvince yourself of that."

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

On 9/11/2025 at 4:37 PM, Dragonheir said:

No problem - I haven’t exactly been the most responsive myself. 
Rebus realized what he should be doing, the one chink in Betrayal’s armor even he was unaware of. But he couldn’t do it. Maybe at one point, maybe before he had altered his personality, he could have succeeded.
He saw two branches in the projections his Author imagined, fracturing into possibilities and variations of their own. Rebus could offer Betrayal a friend - a real friend, one who knew exactly what it meant to be the literal personification of betrayal and yet was still willing to trust, support, and maybe someday redeem the Horror. In the other, Rebus saw himself continue fighting, refute Betrayal’s accusations with another speech about Symbol, then kill him, either dramatically or anticlimactically. 
And Rebus remained, caught between the two decisions, one a show of kindness Rebus knew he himself couldn’t offer, one a path that suddenly seemed insufficient. Rebus looked Betrayal in the eyes - offhandedly shielding Mischief from the blast of fire - and… did nothing. For the first time in a long time, even Rebus couldn’t come up with a plan. “I need to kill you to succeed, don’t I.” The foolishness of expecting Betrayal to provide a truthful answer occurs to him, but Rebus still asked, speaking more softly than his previous defiant tone. 

Hi guys I exist again

Betrayal spat.

”Of course it is. You have to kill us all to get your way. The whole point of this test is to make sure that the person who destroys the evil residing inside is worse. Makes sure that there’s a greater evil. Killing a man should be no challenge after what you did to that baby. I know I will lose the battle. But in doing so I will win the war.”

His eyes glittered.

”You could call us a Symbol of what you will do”

He stood, arms open.

”Strike me down, then, Rebus. Claim your rightful title of the Greater Evil. Show the world that there is no length you wouldn’t go for power and to further your own goals”

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

On 9/11/2025 at 5:10 PM, Hawks said:

"letzerp is making a machine that will take you and symbol to this other place then from there you will be able to escape."

       gave meat a very confused look. Then at the pineapples and pennies. And then the organ. Then meat again. After that he gave the most devious grin ever. Like evil anime villain devious grin. 

he looked at not-bat "ok who is this Tam?"

“Good,” Rebus said, nodding. “As long as that machine shall actually do that, at least. The Corruption Beacon seems like an ill-advised method, but it may be a completely different device.” 

Meat accepted the grin he had been given, taking it and putting it on his face. As another crash of thunder sounded, he played a dramatic chord on the organ with his face. 
Not-Bat blushed a little. “Tam Lennox - she’s my friend. And, um, a Narrator.” 

On 9/11/2025 at 5:31 PM, CoderDrag0n8 said:

“I… might be your guide.” God Slayer says. “One of my friends apparently has a machine that they didn’t tell me about.”

Rebus nodded slowly. “Good… Shall we begin, then?” 

On 9/11/2025 at 5:40 PM, Ashkaloda said:

I don't have any plotlines, but I have some characters who have been floating at the back of my thoughts for a bit. What are you thinking?

I have a couple characters/concepts that could use some more screen time:

Jack, who is made from clockwork and is around occasionally, actually has a fairly in-depth backstory. He could travel with another character, potentially for one of the below plotlines. 

The Machination, a magical mercenary company that has again been around occasionally, has been in hiding from Rebus. They could be convinced to work against Rebus, joined by a character (because they do offer a number of benefits, including magical training and cybernetic augmentation), or serve as minor antagonists. 

Rebus’s empire itself hasn’t really been experienced on-screen - a character could be on a planet as Rebus conquers it, giving some actual context to what Rebus has been doing thus far. 

On 9/11/2025 at 7:41 PM, xinoehp512 said:

"Trust me," said Bacon darkly. "The creation of such an entity would have consequences too dire to even consider. Possibly even more dire than if the paper were to be taken."

"I would appreciate it if you didn't attack me," said Bacon politely. "It would ruin my face, you see."

Rebus took interest in the first paragraph, but didn’t comment on it directly. Instead, he raised an eyebrow. “You could simply hand the paper over. The state of your face notwithstanding, a Narrator duel would be quite time consuming - the plot is stagnating even now.” 

36 minutes ago, ChipsAHoid said:

Hi guys I exist again

Betrayal spat.

”Of course it is. You have to kill us all to get your way. The whole point of this test is to make sure that the person who destroys the evil residing inside is worse. Makes sure that there’s a greater evil. Killing a man should be no challenge after what you did to that baby. I know I will lose the battle. But in doing so I will win the war.”

His eyes glittered.

”You could call us a Symbol of what you will do”

He stood, arms open.

”Strike me down, then, Rebus. Claim your rightful title of the Greater Evil. Show the world that there is no length you wouldn’t go for power and to further your own goals”

Rebus stood, nearly expressionless. There truly was nothing else he could do. He would have to kill the last Horror, furthering his goals while eroding - yet again - any last bit of moral high ground. Betrayal was right, it seemed. 
Rebus summoned Antagonist as a halberd and drove the point through Betrayal’s chest, cracking the armor. Rebus’s honor cracked with it, the last portions of humanity within him held together by only a thread. And at that, Rebus smiled. 

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

“Good,” Rebus said, nodding. “As long as that machine shall actually do that, at least. The Corruption Beacon seems like an ill-advised method, but it may be a completely different device.” 

Meat accepted the grin he had been given, taking it and putting it on his face. As another crash of thunder sounded, he played a dramatic chord on the organ with his face. 
Not-Bat blushed a little. “Tam Lennox - she’s my friend. And, um, a Narrator.” 

Rebus nodded slowly. “Good… Shall we begin, then?” 

I have a couple characters/concepts that could use some more screen time:

Jack, who is made from clockwork and is around occasionally, actually has a fairly in-depth backstory. He could travel with another character, potentially for one of the below plotlines. 

The Machination, a magical mercenary company that has again been around occasionally, has been in hiding from Rebus. They could be convinced to work against Rebus, joined by a character (because they do offer a number of benefits, including magical training and cybernetic augmentation), or serve as minor antagonists. 

Rebus’s empire itself hasn’t really been experienced on-screen - a character could be on a planet as Rebus conquers it, giving some actual context to what Rebus has been doing thus far. 

Rebus took interest in the first paragraph, but didn’t comment on it directly. Instead, he raised an eyebrow. “You could simply hand the paper over. The state of your face notwithstanding, a Narrator duel would be quite time consuming - the plot is stagnating even now.” 

Rebus stood, nearly expressionless. There truly was nothing else he could do. He would have to kill the last Horror, furthering his goals while eroding - yet again - any last bit of moral high ground. Betrayal was right, it seemed. 
Rebus summoned Antagonist as a halberd and drove the point through Betrayal’s chest, cracking the armor. Rebus’s honor cracked with it, the last portions of humanity within him held together by only a thread. And at that, Rebus smiled. 

Wait what that’s happening now

[Keke They/he]

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Good,” Rebus said, nodding. “As long as that machine shall actually do that, at least. The Corruption Beacon seems like an ill-advised method, but it may be a completely different device.” 

Meat accepted the grin he had been given, taking it and putting it on his face. As another crash of thunder sounded, he played a dramatic chord on the organ with his face. 
Not-Bat blushed a little. “Tam Lennox - she’s my friend. And, um, a Narrator.” 

"the what?" and then they promply zoned out. Like their brain was elsewhere. 

 

    was slightly concerned for meat but turned his attention to Not-Bat. "Hm, who is her author?"

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

25 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Good,” Rebus said, nodding. “As long as that machine shall actually do that, at least. The Corruption Beacon seems like an ill-advised method, but it may be a completely different device.” 

Meat accepted the grin he had been given, taking it and putting it on his face. As another crash of thunder sounded, he played a dramatic chord on the organ with his face. 
Not-Bat blushed a little. “Tam Lennox - she’s my friend. And, um, a Narrator.” 

Rebus nodded slowly. “Good… Shall we begin, then?” 

I have a couple characters/concepts that could use some more screen time:

Jack, who is made from clockwork and is around occasionally, actually has a fairly in-depth backstory. He could travel with another character, potentially for one of the below plotlines. 

The Machination, a magical mercenary company that has again been around occasionally, has been in hiding from Rebus. They could be convinced to work against Rebus, joined by a character (because they do offer a number of benefits, including magical training and cybernetic augmentation), or serve as minor antagonists. 

Rebus’s empire itself hasn’t really been experienced on-screen - a character could be on a planet as Rebus conquers it, giving some actual context to what Rebus has been doing thus far. 

Rebus took interest in the first paragraph, but didn’t comment on it directly. Instead, he raised an eyebrow. “You could simply hand the paper over. The state of your face notwithstanding, a Narrator duel would be quite time consuming - the plot is stagnating even now.” 

Rebus stood, nearly expressionless. There truly was nothing else he could do. He would have to kill the last Horror, furthering his goals while eroding - yet again - any last bit of moral high ground. Betrayal was right, it seemed. 
Rebus summoned Antagonist as a halberd and drove the point through Betrayal’s chest, cracking the armor. Rebus’s honor cracked with it, the last portions of humanity within him held together by only a thread. And at that, Rebus smiled. 

oh wait I get it now

"Don't worry, my friend, it is no corruption beacon. It has a complex history on both sides of the portal"

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

3 hours ago, Ashkaloda said:

"Exactly what you asked."

"Do you have another way to describe the location? Or at least a direction and approximate distance?"

[Through The Living Ash he/him]

2 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

"Do you have another way to describe the location? Or at least a direction and approximate distance?"

"That was both direction and actual distance. But," he gestures in front of himself, "if we were to assume that this is forward, then we are trying to go..." he spins around and points again, "this way. And if you were to look, you would see in that direction a planet, for which we are trying to go about 12 degrees down from the equator and 40 miles offset to the right from what we would view as the center." 

42 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Good,” Rebus said, nodding. “As long as that machine shall actually do that, at least. The Corruption Beacon seems like an ill-advised method, but it may be a completely different device.” 

Meat accepted the grin he had been given, taking it and putting it on his face. As another crash of thunder sounded, he played a dramatic chord on the organ with his face. 
Not-Bat blushed a little. “Tam Lennox - she’s my friend. And, um, a Narrator.” 

Rebus nodded slowly. “Good… Shall we begin, then?” 

I have a couple characters/concepts that could use some more screen time:

Jack, who is made from clockwork and is around occasionally, actually has a fairly in-depth backstory. He could travel with another character, potentially for one of the below plotlines. 

The Machination, a magical mercenary company that has again been around occasionally, has been in hiding from Rebus. They could be convinced to work against Rebus, joined by a character (because they do offer a number of benefits, including magical training and cybernetic augmentation), or serve as minor antagonists. 

Rebus’s empire itself hasn’t really been experienced on-screen - a character could be on a planet as Rebus conquers it, giving some actual context to what Rebus has been doing thus far. 

Rebus took interest in the first paragraph, but didn’t comment on it directly. Instead, he raised an eyebrow. “You could simply hand the paper over. The state of your face notwithstanding, a Narrator duel would be quite time consuming - the plot is stagnating even now.” 

Rebus stood, nearly expressionless. There truly was nothing else he could do. He would have to kill the last Horror, furthering his goals while eroding - yet again - any last bit of moral high ground. Betrayal was right, it seemed. 
Rebus summoned Antagonist as a halberd and drove the point through Betrayal’s chest, cracking the armor. Rebus’s honor cracked with it, the last portions of humanity within him held together by only a thread. And at that, Rebus smiled. 

 

43 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“Good,” Rebus said, nodding. “As long as that machine shall actually do that, at least. The Corruption Beacon seems like an ill-advised method, but it may be a completely different device.” 

Meat accepted the grin he had been given, taking it and putting it on his face. As another crash of thunder sounded, he played a dramatic chord on the organ with his face. 
Not-Bat blushed a little. “Tam Lennox - she’s my friend. And, um, a Narrator.” 

Rebus nodded slowly. “Good… Shall we begin, then?” 

I have a couple characters/concepts that could use some more screen time:

Jack, who is made from clockwork and is around occasionally, actually has a fairly in-depth backstory. He could travel with another character, potentially for one of the below plotlines. 

The Machination, a magical mercenary company that has again been around occasionally, has been in hiding from Rebus. They could be convinced to work against Rebus, joined by a character (because they do offer a number of benefits, including magical training and cybernetic augmentation), or serve as minor antagonists. 

Rebus’s empire itself hasn’t really been experienced on-screen - a character could be on a planet as Rebus conquers it, giving some actual context to what Rebus has been doing thus far. 

Rebus took interest in the first paragraph, but didn’t comment on it directly. Instead, he raised an eyebrow. “You could simply hand the paper over. The state of your face notwithstanding, a Narrator duel would be quite time consuming - the plot is stagnating even now.” 

Rebus stood, nearly expressionless. There truly was nothing else he could do. He would have to kill the last Horror, furthering his goals while eroding - yet again - any last bit of moral high ground. Betrayal was right, it seemed. 
Rebus summoned Antagonist as a halberd and drove the point through Betrayal’s chest, cracking the armor. Rebus’s honor cracked with it, the last portions of humanity within him held together by only a thread. And at that, Rebus smiled. 

Give me a little bit to think about it. 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

4 hours ago, Hawks said:

"tch you sound like your trying ro comvince yourself of that."

"It was my idea! Why would I need to convince myself of my own idea?"

2 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

 

Rebus took interest in the first paragraph, but didn’t comment on it directly. Instead, he raised an eyebrow. “You could simply hand the paper over. The state of your face notwithstanding, a Narrator duel would be quite time consuming - the plot is stagnating even now.” 

 

"There are better ways to create plot!" Bacon rebutted. "You're clever. I'm sure you can figure them out."