Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 18 Posted February 18 49 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: "Thank you," Ribbon said with a bow. She waved her hand and the Mordite chunks fell. A brief interference wave was all that it took. "Fog, I have a thing to admit, I like you." She huffed. This wasn't going to be as easy as she'd thought. "I know, Ribbon. I've known since the beginning." The entire area darkened, obscuring Ribbon's vision.
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 18 Posted February 18 5 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: She huffed. This wasn't going to be as easy as she'd thought. "I know, Ribbon. I've known since the beginning." The entire area darkened, obscuring Ribbon's vision. Ribbon guided herself with the waves. Despite being completely blind, she could see and sense her entire environment perfectly. "I was thinking, you know, maybe we could go on a date instead of this whole fighting thing."
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Just now, Aeoryi said: Ribbon guided herself with the waves. Despite being completely blind, she could see and sense her entire environment perfectly. "I was thinking, you know, maybe we could go on a date instead of this whole fighting thing." "You do know I don't care about you, don't you?" she laughed, voice echoing from every direction. "Or did you not want to listen when everyone else warned you?" Drops of water began to be pulled away, replaced by Fog's mist. For Aeoryi's eyes only :3 Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Ribbon, the other Fog said. We can make this work. We can both get what we want. Go into hiding, pretend to be someone else. Let us kill a copy of you. Then we'll get a piece of Antagonist, and you'll get to live.
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 18 Posted February 18 10 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: "You do know I don't care about you, don't you?" she laughed, voice echoing from every direction. "Or did you not want to listen when everyone else warned you?" Drops of water began to be pulled away, replaced by Fog's mist. For Aeoryi's eyes only :3 Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents Ribbon, the other Fog said. We can make this work. We can both get what we want. Go into hiding, pretend to be someone else. Let us kill a copy of you. Then we'll get a piece of Antagonist, and you'll get to live. Ribbon stepped back, shedding the aquatic armor like a cast-off shell. "Maybe. But a part of you will know... Will wonder. Even if most of you hates me." She shrugged. "If you understand that." Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler For fog Spoiler How? Ribbon asked, My narration was nullified when I tried. I would love to do that, but I am worried that the Witherlord will know the truth.
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 18 Posted February 18 10 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: Ribbon stepped back, shedding the aquatic armor like a cast-off shell. "Maybe. But a part of you will know... Will wonder. Even if most of you hates me." She shrugged. "If you understand that." Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents For fog Hide contents How? Ribbon asked, My narration was nullified when I tried. I would love to do that, but I am worried that the Witherlord will know the truth. The Mordite rushed at her, pinning her down and piercing her body. "No . . ." Fog whispered, coalescing above her, Mordite blade in hand once more. "I don't think so." No one but Aeoryi! >:3 Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler We- us other two, I mean- we'll hold her at bay for a moment. Make yourself a different body, then. Something that won't vanish if Nullified. Find someone who can help you practice shielding your mind, if need be.
NameIess Posted February 18 Posted February 18 (edited) The Witherlord observed Fog and Ribbon's battle through withergeist Fog's essence, A smile spreading across his face. "Let pain, heartbreak, and death abound." He sent forth another summons through the void. Charnyx, my loyal servant. Come to me. @xinoehp512 -- On 2/14/2026 at 7:59 PM, DragonHeir said: Jack… did know. A little. “Something fundamental about the universe. My creator has talked about it.” "Your creator? You've talked with..." Lyric heard the tone of darkness. He felt its dire rhythm. By instincts long buried, he hummed a few notes to a long-lost tune. The Thread stirred. A tiny point of light crystallized in the air before Lyric. He stared at it, and old memories struggled to surface. Lyric ceased his humming, and the light vanished. He glanced at Jack. Hopefully his friend hadn't noticed anything. "What was I saying?" He asked nervously. "I'm sorry, I was lost in my thoughts." @Through The Living Glass Yes? Edited February 18 by NameIess 1
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 18 Posted February 18 14 minutes ago, NameIess said: The Witherlord observed Fog and Ribbon's battle through withergeist Fog's essence, A smile spreading across his face. "Let pain, heartbreak, and death abound." He sent forth another summons through the void. Charnyx, my loyal servant. Come to me. @xinoehp512 -- "Your creator? You've talked with..." Lyric heard the tone of darkness. He felt its dire rhythm. By instincts long buried, he hummed a few notes to a long-lost tune. The Thread stirred. A tiny point of light crystallized in the air before Lyric. He stared at it, and old memories struggled to surface. Lyric ceased his humming, and the light vanished. He glanced at Jack. Hopefully his friend hadn't noticed anything. "What was I saying?" He asked nervously. "I'm sorry, I was lost in my thoughts." @Through The Living Glass Yes? What? The light?
NameIess Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Just now, Through The Living Glass said: What? The light? No, Yes? The character?
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 18 Posted February 18 30 minutes ago, NameIess said: No, Yes? The character? OH YEAH heh What about her? :3 OH No Sorry Fog isn't Yes although it might be fun to bring her back poor girl would be distraught over Bacon though . . .
NameIess Posted February 18 Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: OH YEAH heh What about her? :3 OH No Sorry Fog isn't Yes Hm. Back to the drawing board. 1
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Just now, NameIess said: Hm. Back to the drawing board. Indeed ;3 Good luck!
xinoehp512 he/him Posted February 18 Posted February 18 58 minutes ago, NameIess said: The Witherlord observed Fog and Ribbon's battle through withergeist Fog's essence, A smile spreading across his face. "Let pain, heartbreak, and death abound." He sent forth another summons through the void. Charnyx, my loyal servant. Come to me. @xinoehp512 -- "Your creator? You've talked with..." Lyric heard the tone of darkness. He felt its dire rhythm. By instincts long buried, he hummed a few notes to a long-lost tune. The Thread stirred. A tiny point of light crystallized in the air before Lyric. He stared at it, and old memories struggled to surface. Lyric ceased his humming, and the light vanished. He glanced at Jack. Hopefully his friend hadn't noticed anything. "What was I saying?" He asked nervously. "I'm sorry, I was lost in my thoughts." @Through The Living Glass Yes? "Yes, my Lord?"
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 18 Posted February 18 20 hours ago, Through The Living Glass said: The Mordite rushed at her, pinning her down and piercing her body. "No . . ." Fog whispered, coalescing above her, Mordite blade in hand once more. "I don't think so." No one but Aeoryi! >:3 Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents We- us other two, I mean- we'll hold her at bay for a moment. Make yourself a different body, then. Something that won't vanish if Nullified. Find someone who can help you practice shielding your mind, if need be. Ribbon twisted her body the best she could, and then gave fog another sweet smile. "I'll miss you, dear." She didn't move any further. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler I Think, she communicated, I know just the person. For fog only @DragonHeir A small note fluttered down above Rebus, landing on his face.
NameIess Posted February 19 Posted February 19 18 hours ago, xinoehp512 said: "Yes, my Lord?" "All life must end." The Witherlord floated in the void, eyes closed. "But this task will take time. Many will oppose us." He opened his eyes, looked at Charnyx. "Tell me, how quickly do you think Ennullers will react to my return?"
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 19 Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Aeoryi said: Ribbon twisted her body the best she could, and then gave fog another sweet smile. "I'll miss you, dear." She didn't move any further. Reveal hidden contents Reveal hidden contents Reveal hidden contents I Think, she communicated, I know just the person. For fog only @DragonHeir A small note fluttered down above Rebus, landing on his face. She grinned like a maniac and pressed the tip of the blade against her chest. "Shame." Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Narrator-Fog winced. Be- be careful . . . I'm sorry . . .
Verdance he/him Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Appears to keep an eye on the plot what the angst
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Just now, edgyswordname said: Appears to keep an eye on the plot what the angst
Verdance he/him Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Just now, Through The Living Glass said: Anyhow that’s crazy back to poetry :l
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 19 Posted February 19 29 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: She grinned like a maniac and pressed the tip of the blade against her chest. "Shame." Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents Narrator-Fog winced. Be- be careful . . . I'm sorry . . . Ribbon raised a hand weakly, then collapsed. "Remember... me..." Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler It will be okay in the end, Ribbon said, Things will get better.
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 19 Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Aeoryi said: Ribbon raised a hand weakly, then collapsed. "Remember... me..." Reveal hidden contents Reveal hidden contents Reveal hidden contents It will be okay in the end, Ribbon said, Things will get better. Fog tilted her head. "Why are you giving up so easily?" Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler I- I hope so.
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 19 Posted February 19 27 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: Fog tilted her head. "Why are you giving up so easily?" Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents Hide contents I- I hope so. "You want me to fight you, dear." Ribbon said pointedly. "I already said I didn't want to fight."
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 19 Posted February 19 4 minutes ago, Aeoryi said: "You want me to fight you, dear." Ribbon said pointedly. "I already said I didn't want to fight." "But you said you didn't want to die," Fog countered suspiciously.
Aeoryi she/her Posted February 19 Posted February 19 7 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: "But you said you didn't want to die," Fog countered suspiciously. "I said I wouldn't die for you, Fog." Ribbon sighed. "There's a difference, isn't there? Maybe this is just a gambit."
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted February 19 Posted February 19 (edited) 9 hours ago, Aeoryi said: "I said I wouldn't die for you, Fog." Ribbon sighed. "There's a difference, isn't there? Maybe this is just a gambit." She giggled. "Touchè . . . well, regardless!" With a sudden, horrifically forceful motion, she drove the Mordite blade straight through Ribbon's chest. Then, as Ribbon began to fade away, she leaned down close to her face and planted a delicate kiss on her lips. "Goodbye, Ribbon," she whispered, pulling back with a sickening smile. I need to stop writing at night T~T goodness gracious Edited February 19 by Through The Living Glass 3
Through the Living Heir he/him Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Rebus stood, coat whipping in the wind. The Witherlord had returned from its long absence from the Thread, and Heir had returned from his shorter but far more frustrating leave. The Thread had changed greatly - not every response made sense anymore. Some of it would be talking to nobody, but Rebus would carry on. The world was ending, but that wasn’t the end of the world. On 2/14/2026 at 9:16 PM, Keke said: he grinned. "Of course. narrators are pesky and annoying." Rebus raised an eyebrow. “You’ve never truly met a Narrator before.” On 2/15/2026 at 1:47 AM, KaladinsSenseOfHumourSpren said: "What... is the point of that? Why would anyone do such a thing?" “Malevolence’s motives make little sense. He exists to do evil, both philosophically and metafictionally.” Rebus shook his head. On 2/15/2026 at 2:48 PM, TwinStorm said: Fael appeared before Rebus, wild-eyed and frazzled. "I need to talk to you." she demanded. "About Cricket." She sighed, taking a deep breath. "The Authors . . . they've been lying to us." @DragonHeir A mix of resignation, frustration, and curiosity briefly clouded Rebus’s perpetual smile. He nodded. “Tell me what you know.” On 2/18/2026 at 12:52 AM, NameIess said: "Your creator? You've talked with..." Lyric heard the tone of darkness. He felt its dire rhythm. By instincts long buried, he hummed a few notes to a long-lost tune. The Thread stirred. A tiny point of light crystallized in the air before Lyric. He stared at it, and old memories struggled to surface. Lyric ceased his humming, and the light vanished. He glanced at Jack. Hopefully his friend hadn't noticed anything. "What was I saying?" He asked nervously. "I'm sorry, I was lost in my thoughts." “You were in the middle of speaking…” Jack frowned, then his eyes widened. “I think you just lost some memories. Write down everything you do remember - you’d just asked me if I knew who the Priests of Plot are.” 23 hours ago, Aeoryi said: A small note fluttered down above Rebus, landing on his face. Rebus pulled it off and read it; such a message bore signs of a Narrator or Author and was hence important, mildly annoying as its placement was. @Keke & @NameIess: From within the ship, Rebus took stock of his situation. Staying near the Witherlord was a death sentence, and while he barely knew his extradimensional daughter, he truly wished to keep her alive. Most of the others were unimportant, but Atlas was out there as well, somehow intending to challenge the Witherlord. Rebus split himself off into four copies - one remained below, preparing the ship (and remaining as safe as someone this close to the Witherlord could be), while the others raced above deck, urgently searching for Rebyl and instructing crew to prepare for escape. The last copy leapt from the ship, coat fluttering. He hit the ground and rolled, jumping back up to (unwisely) run towards the Witherlord. “Atlas! You’re going to get yourself killed!” - Meanwhile, in the Kimo Laboratory, there were two things of interest. One would be important later, and may not have been there at all. The other was Rebus, or rather a copy of him, strapped to a table and slowly dying of Mordite poisoning. His Narration was gone, but he looked up regardless - his corruption resonating with the Witherlord’s rise. “Interesting…” - Speaking of Kimo Laboratories, if Jack and Dax are still on that tour they shall witness the following. Everywhere across Rebus’s empire, Rebus appeared - thousands of copies, within earshot of every citizen. “The Witherlord has returned - and it isn’t me. This is a world-threatening event, and we shall have to acknowledge this threat.” He smiled, the expression grim yet hopeful. “Many of you may be afraid, for your lives or the lives you live. There will be an evacuation - the worlds on which you live will be consolidated, made mobile.” Diagrams began to play out, showing people moving to a small section of a planet, which then detached from the rest. “Many of you will also be resolute, for you wish to protect yourselves, your fellows, and the very Thread itself. I am mobilizing an army, and each of you possess something to contribute. Soldiers, officers, engineers, fuel - with technology, magic, and our bravery, we can make a difference in this fight!” “Those of you that wish to remain safe, follow the directions to evacuation. The rest of you, who wish to make a difference, remain where you are. What is not evacuated shall become what is needed for the fight!” Rebus smiled broadly, then disappeared, ending the announcement. 1
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