The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

2 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Does Ryver know that Subversion is there, or should he act like he doesn't?

She’s visible now! And she was  trying to talk to Ryver I think, or at least argue with Ivy about the Narrativium shard.

[NameIess]

18 hours ago, Sequence said:

“Maybe I’ll tear your arms off instead, and let the living core of my planet feast on you while you bleed,” Sequence suddenly snapped at the rabbit, her voice uncharacteristically cold as she settled down into a chair with a weary sigh.

Both the rabbit and Unintelligible froze. Unintelligible leaned closer to Sequence, face concerned. "Are you okay?" He whispered. "I can interrogate the rabbit on my own, if you'd prefer."

18 hours ago, Sequence said:

Ivisyre just smiled. A happy tool is an effective tool. Their voice sounded from Subversion’s mind.

"Oh, I have no doubt he'll be very effective for my purposes." Subversion responded. "But do you think you can control him once he finds out what you'll use the device for?"

17 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Jack tried to copy him - the man seemed to know things, even if he also seemed oblivious to perfectly obvious danger - and nearly fell on his face. “I really hope they’re welcoming.” he muttered, giving up and walking normally. 

Jack stopped a few feet from the empty kiosk, rocking back and forth on his feet. "Oh, I'm sure they are. So, do you think we'll want to ask for two maps, or one? You said you didn't think splitting up was a good idea, are you worried about losing each other in the crowd?"

17 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

“Perhaps I am a fool, then. But I suspect you’ve underestimated my preparations - because I do not need to control the Witherlord, I merely need to know what it will do.” There was a light in Rebus’s eyes - an alarming blend of cunning and conviction somewhere between genius and madness. “I will con myself - for Antagonist brings an inevitable downfall, should Protagonist arise. I am unaffected by the hubris it brings-“ Rebus appeared not to notice the hypocrisy of that statement, given his ability to even speak it. “-but should I need to resist a second force on my personality I will be unable to counteract the Blade, allowing me to undermine my own plans and bring about one of the outcomes I desire.” 

Rebus spread his arms wide, a grin on his face. Then he snapped back to the expression he had begun the conversation with - the polite smile with an edge of eagerness - and continued talking calmly as if he hadn’t dramatically declared his frankly ludicrous plan. “Regardless of my own desires, I literally cannot stop trying to do this without incurring dire consequences. I truly don’t know what will happen should I break my Word, and Fate is not someone I want to break a contract with.” Rebus tossed the orb containing his plans from one hand to the other. “Your opposition I would welcome - your string of betrayals from so long ago was truly impressive, and I have been seeking someone to match wits with. As for our deal, you’ve severely reduced how much it would benefit me - as much as you wish to rule the Thread, I am not certain you care about its activity level. And you certainly do not care about Symbol or the spread of my variants. We may both be evil, but evilness is broad and vague - I have chosen to become a villain to benefit the Thread, whereas you have chosen to benefit the Thread to further your villainy.” 

Malevolence stared at Rebus, face a mix of horror, appreciation, and incredulity. Then, abruptly, he laughed. "Your fate" he said between maniacal chuckles "is perhaps even more pitiable than my own." He doubled over, entire body shaking with the force of his mocking laughter. "You, the wielder of Antagonist, perhaps the most feared being in this Thread. Doomed to bring about the Witherlord's return. Doomed to plot your own downfall!" He slapped a hand to his head, laughter reaching a crescendo. "And the best part? As smart as you are, as obvious as the idiocy of your plans is, that Blade, and perhaps your own ego, force you to believe you will succeed!" Malevolence's laughter finally trailed off, replaced by an evil grin. He looked directly into Rebus's eyes, his own violet eyes burning with scorn and self-confidence. "Thank you, Rebus. You've proven to me, once and for all, that I can never accept Antagonist." He pressed a few buttons on his phone as he continued. "I look forward to matching my wits against you. For I know that your fall will be most spectacular." His grin widened into a smile showing too many teeth. "Until we next meet, Antagonist. Know that I shall be plotting against you." With a final button press, he ended the call.

Malevolence smiled, then turned back to his screen of computer monitors. They showed a variety of images. Many were of Bacon and the vault, a few showed spy images monitoring various characters and plotlines around the Thread, with particular focus on those Rebus was involved in, but the largest central monitor showed an odd image. A cave in a forest clearing, with murky shadows within. Malevolence examined this image.

All indications lead to here... He thought. But... am I ready to take this step? He considered his options carefully. Rebus would doubtless begin moving against him with more force, now that his deal had been so rudely rejected. Blinded by Antagonist he may be, but no less dangerous for it. I will need an edge to face him. Malevolence nodded. It was time. He stood, and began preparations for the coming trial.

3 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Does Ryver know that Subversion is there, or should he act like he doesn't?

Subversion is visible.

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

1 hour ago, Sequence said:

She’s visible now! And she was  trying to talk to Ryver I think, or at least argue with Ivy about the Narrativium shard.

Ok.

20 hours ago, NameIess said:

Unintelligible and the rabbit shared a look. Then they both looked back at Sequence "That'll never work!" Unintelligible exclaimed incredulously, at the same time as the rabbit said, in a fake-horrified voice "Oh, no! No turnips? That is much worse than the..." it shivered involuntarily. "terrible idea that that one suggested."

"Humph." Subversion said. "But now he'll have no limitations! His desire for travel has been met completely, so there's no need for him to strive for improvement of it! Even if did have to make a deal with the devil at least once to accomplish it, you still shouldn't just give him everything he wants so quickly."

I'm so sorry, I completely missed this earlier. I'm not use to navigating this thread. It's a lot.

16 hours ago, Sequence said:

Ivy smiled, looking pleased as they gave Subversion a smug look. Able watched intently, fidgeting with the cuffs of his sleeves. “Take as long as you need,” Ivy said kindly. “I will wait. And watch.”

"I'm sorry, Subversion, but everyone here seems more powerful or knowledgeable than me. I need to have at least one of those if I'm going to help my people. " he kept working on the sphere. "Besides. That deal can only be a problem for me if I'm alive when you want me to keep it." he started humming to himself, memorizing exactly what he was making.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

48 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Both the rabbit and Unintelligible froze. Unintelligible leaned closer to Sequence, face concerned. "Are you okay?" He whispered. "I can interrogate the rabbit on my own, if you'd prefer."

Sequence looked pained and somewhat ashamed. “Sorry…” She mumbled to the rabbit. “I… I’m okay. I think. I want to help. You’ve done so much for me already… Though perhaps I could use some help getting answers.” She looked up at Unintelligible, wincing slightly at his concerned expression.

49 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Oh, I have no doubt he'll be very effective for my purposes." Subversion responded. "But do you think you can control him once he finds out what you'll use the device for?"

19 hours ago, Dragonheir said:

Ivisyre gave Subversion an amused look. Why wouldn’t he? It’s none of his concern, besides, I’ve no interest in his homeworld and he knows nothing of my nature.

37 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

"I'm sorry, Subversion, but everyone here seems more powerful or knowledgeable than me. I need to have at least one of those if I'm going to help my people. " he kept working on the sphere. "Besides. That deal can only be a problem for me if I'm alive when you want me to keep it." he started humming to himself, memorizing exactly what he was making.

Ivy, or, Ivisyre, gave Subversion another smile. “Good choice, Ryver. I’m glad to have met you. I think we’ll be good friends,” they said coolly.

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

4 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence looked pained and somewhat ashamed. “Sorry…” She mumbled to the rabbit. “I… I’m okay. I think. I want to help. You’ve done so much for me already… Though perhaps I could use some help getting answers.” She looked up at Unintelligible, wincing slightly at his concerned expression.

Ivisyre gave Subversion an amused look. Why wouldn’t he? It’s none of his concern, besides, I’ve no interest in his homeworld and he knows nothing of my nature.

Ivy, or, Ivisyre, gave Subversion another smile. “Good choice, Ryver. I’m glad to have met you. I think we’ll be good friends,” they said coolly.

Nikkō. That name kept ringing through his head as he kept working. He hated the name. It was so... ambitious. Proud. More than he wanted. He didn't want to be a hero, just do the right thing.

He could hear the noise that metal Ivisyre had shown him. It rang with a powerful rhythm to it, like the godblades from his home, the powerful weapons made by the Author for his chosen people. Technically, Ryver was supposed to have one of them.

But he hated the Author, a little. No, he would not call on the Author's knowledge unless he absolutely had to. 

Is there a chance he could get an idea of what the sphere does, or is it beyond him? I'm fine with either, just asking.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

43 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Nikkō. That name kept ringing through his head as he kept working. He hated the name. It was so... ambitious. Proud. More than he wanted. He didn't want to be a hero, just do the right thing.

He could hear the noise that metal Ivisyre had shown him. It rang with a powerful rhythm to it, like the godblades from his home, the powerful weapons made by the Author for his chosen people. Technically, Ryver was supposed to have one of them.

But he hated the Author, a little. No, he would not call on the Author's knowledge unless he absolutely had to. 

Is there a chance he could get an idea of what the sphere does, or is it beyond him? I'm fine with either, just asking.

From the blueprints, Ryver could tell that what he was constructing was a vessel of sorts, incredibly durable and reinforced. A vessel for what exactly, was not as clear.

Edited November 10, 2025 by Sequence

[NameIess]

59 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence looked pained and somewhat ashamed. “Sorry…” She mumbled to the rabbit. “I… I’m okay. I think. I want to help. You’ve done so much for me already… Though perhaps I could use some help getting answers.” She looked up at Unintelligible, wincing slightly at his concerned expression.

"You don't need to apologize to the rabbit, Sequence." Unintelligible whispered. "It's an evil, withergeist-possessed monster that wants nothing more than to feast on the fabric of reality." He paused. "So um, I don't think we're going to be able to bribe it."

1 hour ago, Sequence said:

Ivisyre gave Subversion an amused look. Why wouldn’t he? It’s none of his concern, besides, I’ve no interest in his homeworld and he knows nothing of my nature.

Subversion examined her fingernails. He seems to have something of a conscience. If he knew you intended to use the power that sphere will give you for evil, he very well might refuse to make it.

57 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Nikkō. That name kept ringing through his head as he kept working. He hated the name. It was so... ambitious. Proud. More than he wanted. He didn't want to be a hero, just do the right thing.

He could hear the noise that metal Ivisyre had shown him. It rang with a powerful rhythm to it, like the godblades from his home, the powerful weapons made by the Author for his chosen people. Technically, Ryver was supposed to have one of them.

But he hated the Author, a little. No, he would not call on the Author's knowledge unless he absolutely had to. 

Subversion watched Ryver as he worked. Such an interesting little character. Perhaps she would visit his homeworld someday. It sounded like an interesting place.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

2 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"You don't need to apologize to the rabbit, Sequence." Unintelligible whispered. "It's an evil, withergeist-possessed monster that wants nothing more than to feast on the fabric of reality." He paused. "So um, I don't think we're going to be able to bribe it."

Sequence frowned, looking at the rabbit. “… I still feel bad… And I’m sorry to you too. That wasn’t like me, and I’m also sorry for being so helpless…” She rubbed her temples wearily before straightening her back and taking a deep breath. “Alright… How do we get information from an unfeeling withergeist?”

5 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Subversion examined her fingernails. He seems to have something of a conscience. If he knew you intended to use the power that sphere will give you for evil, he very well might refuse to make it.

What makes you think I’m going to use it for evil?  Ivisyre said with an innocent smile. More power isn’t an inherently evil desire. Besides, isn’t the definition of ‘evil’ rather subjective?

[NameIess]

3 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence frowned, looking at the rabbit. “… I still feel bad… And I’m sorry to you too. That wasn’t like me, and I’m also sorry for being so helpless…” She rubbed her temples wearily before straightening her back and taking a deep breath. “Alright… How do we get information from an unfeeling withergeist?”

"You're not helpless, just compassionate." Unintelligible said frankly. "It's sweet. However, we probably are going to have to threaten the witherabbit to get it to talk. I was thinking we could threaten to turn it over to the Ennullers."

6 minutes ago, Sequence said:

What makes you think I’m going to use it for evil?  Ivisyre said with an innocent smile. More power isn’t an inherently evil desire. Besides, isn’t the definition of ‘evil’ rather subjective?

Certainly it is. However, I'm fairly certain that Ryver would call your purposes evil, which is the relevant point here. If I were to tell him exactly what you've used your power for in the past... well, perhaps you wouldn't get what you want from him.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

19 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"You're not helpless, just compassionate." Unintelligible said frankly. "It's sweet. However, we probably are going to have to threaten the witherabbit to get it to talk. I was thinking we could threaten to turn it over to the Ennullers."

“Enullers?” Sequence asked, blinking. “What will they do with it? Hopefully nothing too unpleasant, right?” She looked rather worried, but then she paused and immediately slapped her forehead with a sigh. “Sorry. Again.”

21 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Certainly it is. However, I'm fairly certain that Ryver would call your purposes evil, which is the relevant point here. If I were to tell him exactly what you've used your power for in the past... well, perhaps you wouldn't get what you want from him.

I’m curious... Ivisyre said. What would you tell him? What are my purposes? What have I done that is so evil that nobody should do business with me?

[NameIess]

55 minutes ago, Sequence said:

“Enullers?” Sequence asked, blinking. “What will they do with it? Hopefully nothing too unpleasant, right?” She looked rather worried, but then she paused and immediately slapped her forehead with a sigh. “Sorry. Again.”

1 hour ago, NameIess said:

“Honestly?” Unintelligible whispered. “No idea. Either imprison it or kill it, probably. But the rabbit doesn’t know what they’d do either.”

56 minutes ago, Sequence said:

I’m curious... Ivisyre said. What would you tell him? What are my purposes? What have I done that is so evil that nobody should do business with me?

Oh, I don’t know. Tried to kill a hero? Destroy an entire planet? Perhaps even…  planned to aid in summoning the Witherlord? 

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

8 minutes ago, NameIess said:

“Honestly?” Unintelligible whispered. “No idea. Either imprison it or kill it, probably. But the rabbit doesn’t know what they’d do either.”

Sequence held her stomach, looking at the rabbit with wide eyes. She stared at it for a while, and something seemed to fade behind her eyes. She scowled at the rabbit, nodding. “So be it.”

12 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Oh, I don’t know. Tried to kill a hero? Destroy an entire planet? Perhaps even…  planned to aid in summoning the Witherlord? 

I would argue that I had reasons I believed in to do all of those things, but… Ivisyre sighed. I don’t see the point of arguing for them. I doubt I could ever sway you, so instead, I’ll simply ask that you refrain from meddling in my affairs.

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

4 hours ago, Sequence said:

From the blueprints, Ryver could tell that what he was constructing was a vessel of sorts, incredibly durable and reinforced. A vessel for what exactly, was not as clear.

Ryver glanced over at Ivy a few times while working. He seemed distracted, like he was talking to someone else, even though he didn't say much out loud. He waited for a moment for him to glance away for a split second. Then he deviated from the blueprint. It could have simply been a slip, but his pen skipped, leaving the bronze trail for a moment, and leaving the tiniest, most insignificant of cracks in the orb.

"Here, Ivy. It's ready." he was tired. This harsh sunlight was more than his body was use to handling.

4 hours ago, NameIess said:

"You don't need to apologize to the rabbit, Sequence." Unintelligible whispered. "It's an evil, withergeist-possessed monster that wants nothing more than to feast on the fabric of reality." He paused. "So um, I don't think we're going to be able to bribe it."

Subversion examined her fingernails. He seems to have something of a conscience. If he knew you intended to use the power that sphere will give you for evil, he very well might refuse to make it.

Subversion watched Ryver as he worked. Such an interesting little character. Perhaps she would visit his homeworld someday. It sounded like an interesting place.

 

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

56 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Ryver glanced over at Ivy a few times while working. He seemed distracted, like he was talking to someone else, even though he didn't say much out loud. He waited for a moment for him to glance away for a split second. Then he deviated from the blueprint. It could have simply been a slip, but his pen skipped, leaving the bronze trail for a moment, and leaving the tiniest, most insignificant of cracks in the orb.

"Here, Ivy. It's ready." he was tired. This harsh sunlight was more than his body was use to handling.

 

Oh you little…

Ivisyre perked up, smiling and extending their hand out. “Wonderful!” They took the orb and examined it with a contented hum. “You are quite skilled, Ryver. By the way, you may call me Ivisyre. That is my true name. I wanted to get to know you a bit first,” they said with a nod, tucking the orb into their cloak. They removed the shard of Narritivium, offering it to Ryver. “Our business is complete. Unless you’re interested in another offer… I do have one more task, should you want it.”

Edited November 11, 2025 by Sequence

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

27 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Oh you little…

Ivisyre perked up, smiling and extending their hand out. “Wonderful!” They took the orb and examined it with a contented hum. “You are quite skilled, Ryver. By the way, you may call me Ivisyre. That is my true name. I wanted to get to know you a bit first,” they said with a nod, tucking the orb into their cloak. They removed the shard of Narritivium, offering it to Ryver. “Our business is complete. Unless you’re interested in another offer… I do have one more task, should you want it.”

hee hee!

Ryver took the shard. Yup, without a doubt it was the same one as the godblades. You didn't forget what it was like to hold something with that power.
"Tell me more about this offer. You seem a fair sort, and honest enough." 

Ryver glanced over at Subversion, trying to gauge if she had noticed anything about the orb. @NameIess

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

42 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

hee hee!

Ryver took the shard. Yup, without a doubt it was the same one as the godblades. You didn't forget what it was like to hold something with that power.
"Tell me more about this offer. You seem a fair sort, and honest enough." 

Ryver glanced over at Subversion, trying to gauge if she had noticed anything about the orb. @NameIess

Ivisyre thought for a moment, then sighed. “I’ll put it bluntly… I need you to help me get into Sequence’s World. Yes, I know the place is open to all, but…” They grimaced. “All except me. If you help me, and I complete my goals… The Plotblade of Conflict is yours.”

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

8 hours ago, Sequence said:

Ivisyre thought for a moment, then sighed. “I’ll put it bluntly… I need you to help me get into Sequence’s World. Yes, I know the place is open to all, but…” They grimaced. “All except me. If you help me, and I complete my goals… The Plotblade of Conflict is yours.”

"What is this, 'plotblade of conflict'? What does it do?"

[NameIess]

14 hours ago, Sequence said:

Sequence held her stomach, looking at the rabbit with wide eyes. She stared at it for a while, and something seemed to fade behind her eyes. She scowled at the rabbit, nodding. “So be it.”

"Right. Do you want to be bad cop, or good cop?" Unintelligible glared at the witherabbit, still speaking too quietly for it to overhear.

14 hours ago, Sequence said:

I would argue that I had reasons I believed in to do all of those things, but… Ivisyre sighed. I don’t see the point of arguing for them. I doubt I could ever sway you, so instead, I’ll simply ask that you refrain from meddling in my affairs.

Oh, I'm going to meddle. Subversion brushed a lock of hair out of her face. But if you think I'm trying to stop you, you're mistaken. Why should I care if you're trying to do 'evil' things?

10 hours ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

hee hee!

Ryver took the shard. Yup, without a doubt it was the same one as the godblades. You didn't forget what it was like to hold something with that power.
"Tell me more about this offer. You seem a fair sort, and honest enough." 

Ryver glanced over at Subversion, trying to gauge if she had noticed anything about the orb. @NameIess

Subversion winked conspiratorially at Ryver and gave him a knowing grin. Then, because she was curious about his reaction, she summoned her Narrationblade. The gleaming, slender Blade appeared in her hand, made entirely of Narrativium.

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

3 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Right. Do you want to be bad cop, or good cop?" Unintelligible glared at the witherabbit, still speaking too quietly for it to overhear.

Oh, I'm going to meddle. Subversion brushed a lock of hair out of her face. But if you think I'm trying to stop you, you're mistaken. Why should I care if you're trying to do 'evil' things?

Subversion winked conspiratorially at Ryver and gave him a knowing grin. Then, because she was curious about his reaction, she summoned her Narrationblade. The gleaming, slender Blade appeared in her hand, made entirely of Narrativium.

Ryver's teeth clenched and his breath hissed out, tiny flames forming from the air he exhaled. A godblade. Or as these people called them, Narrationblade. 

"I see. A blade that can alter the flow of the story of reality. " he turned back to Ivisyre, "And you would offer a blade that effects conflict!?" 

Nikkō! He almost heard the voice as if it was there again. No! No he could not take one of these... Things.

He forced his face to remain... not calm, but excited. "And, how would you have access to this Plotblade?"  @Sequence

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

36 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Right. Do you want to be bad cop, or good cop?" Unintelligible glared at the witherabbit, still speaking too quietly for it to overhear.

Sequence looked between the rabbit and Unintelligible. "... I'll be good cop," she said quietly.

36 minutes ago, NameIess said:

Oh, I'm going to meddle. Subversion brushed a lock of hair out of her face. But if you think I'm trying to stop you, you're mistaken. Why should I care if you're trying to do 'evil' things?

Ivisyre narrowed their eyes, watching Subversion closely. If you insist.

27 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

Ryver's teeth clenched and his breath hissed out, tiny flames forming from the air he exhaled. A godblade. Or as these people called them, Narrationblade. 

"I see. A blade that can alter the flow of the story of reality. " he turned back to Ivisyre, "And you would offer a blade that effects conflict!?" 

Nikkō! He almost heard the voice as if it was there again. No! No he could not take one of these... Things.

He forced his face to remain... not calm, but excited. "And, how would you have access to this Plotblade?"  @Sequence

 

"Conflict is not a mere Narrationblade, like the one she holds," Ivisyre said, gesturing to Subversion. "Conflict is arguably more powerful. It grows in power and grants the wielder abilities to fairly face off against their opponent. It's quite handy, really." Ivisyre smiled, leaning forward. "Sequence has it. And I'm going to kill her. Help me to her world, and the blade is yours."

[KnightSkye Reforged They/Them]

12 minutes ago, Sequence said:

Sequence looked between the rabbit and Unintelligible. "... I'll be good cop," she said quietly.

Ivisyre narrowed their eyes, watching Subversion closely. If you insist.

"Conflict is not a mere Narrationblade, like the one she holds," Ivisyre said, gesturing to Subversion. "Conflict is arguably more powerful. It grows in power and grants the wielder abilities to fairly face off against their opponent. It's quite handy, really." Ivisyre smiled, leaning forward. "Sequence has it. And I'm going to kill her. Help me to her world, and the blade is yours."

"...I can help you get there, so long as you promise not to harm anyone else, or my homeworld." 

54 minutes ago, NameIess said:

"Right. Do you want to be bad cop, or good cop?" Unintelligible glared at the witherabbit, still speaking too quietly for it to overhear.

Oh, I'm going to meddle. Subversion brushed a lock of hair out of her face. But if you think I'm trying to stop you, you're mistaken. Why should I care if you're trying to do 'evil' things?

Subversion winked conspiratorially at Ryver and gave him a knowing grin. Then, because she was curious about his reaction, she summoned her Narrationblade. The gleaming, slender Blade appeared in her hand, made entirely of Narrativium.

He flicked his eyes back to Subversion's. He probably could get her alone to talk so... that might work.

He sent a thin, near invisible, line of his conjured material from his jaw down his back and across the ground, then up Subversion's back and to the skull just behind her ear. As he covered his face to cough, he whispered, "talk to me, secret from him." Hoping the vibrations would carry along the line well enough to be heard.

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

7 minutes ago, KnightSkye Reforged said:

"...I can help you get there, so long as you promise not to harm anyone else, or my homeworld." 

"Of course!" Ivisyre looked delighted that Ryver made no argument. "I have no intention on harming anybody who doesn't deserve it. And once again, your homeworld is of little concern to me." They stood up, brushing off their cloak. "In order to get me there, you will need to experiment with portals. I am unable to be transported directly there, as I am banished."

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

On 11/10/2025 at 12:59 AM, KaladinsSenseOfHumorSpren said:

"I... don't exactly know how it works; Sandy doesn't talk about it much. For the latter, I agree, 18142 has a starships powered by spacetime curvature."

At his current power level, Sandy briefly enters 10 dimensions, almost fully becoming a quantum particle, waits for some femtoseconds until quantum tunneling moves him the direction he wants to go, becomes 3D again (but using a completely different slice of 10D reality), then repeats. Though he can nudge the effects slightly to make it more likely that he's taken in the direction he wants to. Doing this does has permanent effects, and he's reached the point where he can no longer truly return to 3D, and is now a 4D being, though he's really thin in the fourth direction. He doesn't like interacting with humans much anymore (he hasn't shown up in any thread in a long time) because he can hurt to look at and has devoted himself to helping the Trisolarans. This will only accelerate until he's stuck in 10D permanently. 

“I believe your input can grant some of my resources that same quality, though in all honesty I’ve reached a point of diminishing returns.” 
That’s really cool, actually - if I had time, I’d definitely try to loop Sandy into a plotline. 

On 11/10/2025 at 9:52 AM, Hawks said:

Ofc rebus wants ppl to write fanfics abt him alrighty im working on ANOTHER drawing rn but i gotta actually study faces and stuff in order to actually…. draw it. (idk how to draw some of he stuff from the pose he’s in) but i love me a challenge. and rebus whole character is insanely difficult to do which is why im so fascinated by him. also i wil check that song out! im gonna start on the animattooooon

            smiled. “no no my dear friend. actually, your goals and mine currently align a bit. summoning this witherlord would help me a lot.” 

Good luck! 
“Interesting…” Rebus said, a sly smile on his face. “In that case, perhaps you could help me. As you may know, the Lost Page contains the instructions to summon the Witherlord, and is currently locked away within a vault built by Cricket, Sequence, Malevolence, and Bacon.” 

21 hours ago, NameIess said:

Jack stopped a few feet from the empty kiosk, rocking back and forth on his feet. "Oh, I'm sure they are. So, do you think we'll want to ask for two maps, or one? You said you didn't think splitting up was a good idea, are you worried about losing each other in the crowd?"

Malevolence stared at Rebus, face a mix of horror, appreciation, and incredulity. Then, abruptly, he laughed. "Your fate" he said between maniacal chuckles "is perhaps even more pitiable than my own." He doubled over, entire body shaking with the force of his mocking laughter. "You, the wielder of Antagonist, perhaps the most feared being in this Thread. Doomed to bring about the Witherlord's return. Doomed to plot your own downfall!" He slapped a hand to his head, laughter reaching a crescendo. "And the best part? As smart as you are, as obvious as the idiocy of your plans is, that Blade, and perhaps your own ego, force you to believe you will succeed!" Malevolence's laughter finally trailed off, replaced by an evil grin. He looked directly into Rebus's eyes, his own violet eyes burning with scorn and self-confidence. "Thank you, Rebus. You've proven to me, once and for all, that I can never accept Antagonist." He pressed a few buttons on his phone as he continued. "I look forward to matching my wits against you. For I know that your fall will be most spectacular." His grin widened into a smile showing too many teeth. "Until we next meet, Antagonist. Know that I shall be plotting against you." With a final button press, he ended the call.

Malevolence smiled, then turned back to his screen of computer monitors. They showed a variety of images. Many were of Bacon and the vault, a few showed spy images monitoring various characters and plotlines around the Thread, with particular focus on those Rebus was involved in, but the largest central monitor showed an odd image. A cave in a forest clearing, with murky shadows within. Malevolence examined this image.

All indications lead to here... He thought. But... am I ready to take this step? He considered his options carefully. Rebus would doubtless begin moving against him with more force, now that his deal had been so rudely rejected. Blinded by Antagonist he may be, but no less dangerous for it. I will need an edge to face him. Malevolence nodded. It was time. He stood, and began preparations for the coming trial.

Jack looked at him like he was insane. “What are you talking about? We are the only ones here.” Of course, it seemed that wasn’t quite the way Lyric saw it. 
Malevolence was right, perhaps, but he was also wrong. For Rebus planned not merely to con himself, but to con himself into conning himself. Surely his plans were infallible, for he planned to plan to fail, and if his plans to fail failed, then he would have succeeded. Rebus took a bow in front of the blank screen, his face nearly the same as Malevolence’s had been when the call was ended.

[Keke They/he]

7 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Good luck! 
“Interesting…” Rebus said, a sly smile on his face. “In that case, perhaps you could help me. As you may know, the Lost Page contains the instructions to summon the Witherlord, and is currently locked away within a vault built by Cricket, Sequence, Malevolence, and Bacon.” 

I somehow have managed to get BOTH animations done before the one drawing (I had a bunch of free time in art class and I spent 90 percent of yesterday afternoon drawing.) Buuuut they are on my other phone and not done being edited yet so. 

"Yes I am aware. Ive been watching." He says folding his hands behind his back

[KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren He/Him]

55 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

“I believe your input can grant some of my resources that same quality, though in all honesty I’ve reached a point of diminishing returns.” 
That’s really cool, actually - if I had time, I’d definitely try to loop Sandy into a plotline. 

Named nodded slowly. "So what am I to do now?"

I'm waiting for Chips' return sometime this month so the Trisolarans can arrive.