Nathrangking he/him Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: "She's going to need guidance. The mimes won't care whether or not she's been trained." @Nathrangking 1 hour ago, Vapor said: "Can I know what you're talking about?" 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: "You have an ability," explained Jeffery. "There's something attached to your soul. A tiny fragment of the power that created all of reality. It's known by several names- these people call it a 'mindscape' and the mimes call it a 'dream crystal'. However it's called, the function is the same; it allows you to take your imagination and express it in the real world, changing reality with your will." 1 hour ago, Vapor said: "So what do I do?" 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: Jeffery sighed. "I don't know. All I know is that we can't just ignore it." 11 minutes ago, Scarletfox said: No more pain? A look of hunger creeped into the Fox's eyes. No. More. Pain?? Impossible. One other person had tried, and look where it had gotten her. There would be no way that this pain would ever cease to exist. It was a part of who the Fox was. It helped her think. It helped her make decisions. She deserved to have the pain, didn't she? Maybe, just maybe, it would feel... nice to not feel the pain. But, how could she? Even if there was a way to get rid of it, how much would it cost? Another life? She would not let any others die so that she would feel better. But... what if her pain summoned this Winter creature? Would she be the cause of these people's deaths? Maybe the Fox should leave. All she had been was a burden. At first by almost chopping them up, then by not being competent, and she might accidentally bring a powerful being down on them at any moment. She turned away, troubled. The pain pierces my heart as a burning lance. I am torn asunder by my ancient vows and my loyalty to my new friends. For so long have I kept the Mindscapes from the hands of mortals. They bound me by threat of destruction. I swore to guard the dates and now I am not so sure that I must guard it alone any longer. The last time that I broke my vows... No I must not remember that. All of this agony I cannot save them all. I cannot stop their pain. Now is time to act. The time of my inaction is at an end. Ancient gods forgive me for what I am about to do. A steely gleam appears in my eyes. I gaze at Vapor's father as I speak. "Very well, if you wish to learn of mindscapes Vapor I will teach you. Understand this though, this will be training unlike anything that you have ever experienced. If you desire to learn we will begin immediately." I see Fox turn away and I can read the conflict within her. She may be ready to surrender, but I'm not ready. I quick step over to her. "There is a point that we all reach a point of surrender. I have lived many of my own and I have run, because the agony was too much. I sealed myself away to keep the pain at bay. I was a prisoner not because someone was chasing me, but because I chose to run. It was a jail I built. They were walls which did not stop me from feeling pain and being hurt. That cell made me believe that I deserved the pain. Why would I have run if I did not deserve it? I am not totally free now, but Fadran and others destroyed my chains. I had forgotten that running away from suffering to suffering is a prison worse than any exists. The key is waiting to be taken, but we believe that we are worthy of nothing except for the pain. Sometimes it takes someone else to say enough. Agony is often welcomed in as visitor. It takes over and consumes us." I put my hand on her shoulder and smile. "Only we can decide when we have had enough. We cannot run forever." Eventually, there is nowhere left to run and our walls come crashing down on us. Even then we may not realize that the only way out is to take the key and leave."
Emi she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Quote @Channelknight Fadran just curious; you gonna introduce me to the others when the argument ends?
Negative_Null They/Them Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Ignoring the incredibly amazing conversation going on a little bit away, Vale says "As far as I know we're going to a place called Sel to overthrow a corrupt government." @Condensation Without waiting for an answer, he continues in a lower voice, "The point is that these people are good. They want to help people. But they're also dangerous and powerful, so I was assigned to keep an eye on them. None of them are going to hurt people on purpose, but they have the capacity to wreak a lot of destruction. That's one of the things we were debating right before you came, how best to proceed with someone's burgeoning power."
Condensation she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 "I think that's the plan. I started a rebellion, and by now, they may have tried to attack. If they have, they've failed and we'll need to rescue them. I think we were planning to go to Scadrial to pick up something of Enter's."
Channelknight Fadran Posted August 28, 2020 Author Posted August 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Emi said: Just curious; you gonna introduce me to the others when the argument ends? Quote I will. My character's currently moping, but I'll get around to it eventually.
Nathrangking he/him Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Quote See my last comment I think that I settled things. 32 minutes ago, Blessing of Potency said: "A 2070 Spec ops team, a demigod, and magic? Am I dreaming? Is this all a bad dream? Because its either that or-" She lets out a sigh, and holds out a hand towards the man who called himself Stephan, "Let me reintroduce myself. Staff Sergeant Samantha Jane of the US Marine Cores, friends call me Scout." I eye the newcomer. "I assure you that I am no dream. I know a little of your realm. I have had the privilege of being close confidants with some of the gods of your world."
Lunar Blessing she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Quote Now would be a good time to metion something I've forgotten. Her rifle has an M203 under-barrel grenade launcher on it. I'm also keeping loose track of her ammo. Just now, Nathrangking said: I eye the newcomer. "I assure you that I am no dream. I know a little of your realm. I have had the privilege of being close confidants with some of the gods of your world." "If there are gods in my world I haven't seen them." She looks back to the future soldier, "I'll follow your lead then." @Negative_Null
Condensation she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) Herate walks over to Fadran and sits next to him. She doesn't speak, she just sits in companionable silence. Edited August 28, 2020 by Condensation
Nathrangking he/him Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Blessing of Potency said: "If there are gods in my world I haven't seen them." She looks back to the future soldier, "I'll follow your lead then." @Negative_Null "I suspect not, they went underground long ago. Though some mortals have been visited by them throughout the centuries. Welcome to our band." Edited August 28, 2020 by Nathrangking
Negative_Null They/Them Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Vale smiles "Good to have you soldier." He sees the grenade launcher. "Cartridges for that will be rather hard to get, but I can procure you some other explosives. In fact, here" He holds out an odd, more metallic looking grenade. "While we're in the Cosmere, aluminum has special properties. This works just like normal but might be more effective against a lot of enemies." He turns to everyone else. "If she throws this thing, all of you run!"
Emi she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: I will. My character's currently moping, but I'll get around to it eventually. Quote Okay
Lunar Blessing she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 She takes it puts it in one of her vests many pockets, "Wonderful, thank you. I guess I'll do my best to help."
Lunar Blessing she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Condensation said: Missing an and Quote I'm not going to fix any of these now
KyL Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Blessing of Potency said: Agh. Can't use regular swears here and she wouldn't know Cosmere stuff.... Quote I know right? I have to censor mine 1
Vapor she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, Nathrangking said: The pain pierces my heart as a burning lance. I am torn asunder by my ancient vows and my loyalty to my new friends. For so long have I kept the Mindscapes from the hands of mortals. They bound me by threat of destruction. I swore to guard the dates and now I am not so sure that I must guard it alone any longer. The last time that I broke my vows... No I must not remember that. All of this agony I cannot save them all. I cannot stop their pain. Now is time to act. The time of my inaction is at an end. Ancient gods forgive me for what I am about to do. A steely gleam appears in my eyes. I gaze at Vapor's father as I speak. "Very well, if you wish to learn of mindscapes Vapor I will teach you. Understand this though, this will be training unlike anything that you have ever experienced. If you desire to learn we will begin immediately." I see Fox turn away and I can read the conflict within her. She may be ready to surrender, but I'm not ready. I quick step over to her. "There is a point that we all reach a point of surrender. I have lived many of my own and I have run, because the agony was too much. I sealed myself away to keep the pain at bay. I was a prisoner not because someone was chasing me, but because I chose to run. It was a jail I built. They were walls which did not stop me from feeling pain and being hurt. That cell made me believe that I deserved the pain. Why would I have run if I did not deserve it? I am not totally free now, but Fadran and others destroyed my chains. I had forgotten that running away from suffering to suffering is a prison worse than any exists. The key is waiting to be taken, but we believe that we are worthy of nothing except for the pain. Sometimes it takes someone else to say enough. Agony is often welcomed in as visitor. It takes over and consumes us." I put my hand on her shoulder and smile. "Only we can decide when we have had enough. We cannot run forever." Eventually, there is nowhere left to run and our walls come crashing down on us. Even then we may not realize that the only way out is to take the key and leave." "I, uh. . . I guess," Vapor said.
DramaQueen she/he/neopronouns Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) Quote Going back in time again, sorry... Queen turns to the newest newcomer, extending her hand. "I'm Queen. I have magic, but I haven't completely figured it out yet. Mostly, I just do enhancements, though I can also do invisibility, incorporeality, and floatation." Quote Ok, present time now. Queen notices Fadran and Herate sitting alone, in silence, and walks over to sit by them. "Hey, you guys look kinda down, what's going on?" Edited August 28, 2020 by DramaQueen
Scarletfox Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Nathrangking said: The pain pierces my heart as a burning lance. I am torn asunder by my ancient vows and my loyalty to my new friends. For so long have I kept the Mindscapes from the hands of mortals. They bound me by threat of destruction. I swore to guard the dates and now I am not so sure that I must guard it alone any longer. The last time that I broke my vows... No I must not remember that. All of this agony I cannot save them all. I cannot stop their pain. Now is time to act. The time of my inaction is at an end. Ancient gods forgive me for what I am about to do. A steely gleam appears in my eyes. I gaze at Vapor's father as I speak. "Very well, if you wish to learn of mindscapes Vapor I will teach you. Understand this though, this will be training unlike anything that you have ever experienced. If you desire to learn we will begin immediately." I see Fox turn away and I can read the conflict within her. She may be ready to surrender, but I'm not ready. I quick step over to her. "There is a point that we all reach a point of surrender. I have lived many of my own and I have run, because the agony was too much. I sealed myself away to keep the pain at bay. I was a prisoner not because someone was chasing me, but because I chose to run. It was a jail I built. They were walls which did not stop me from feeling pain and being hurt. That cell made me believe that I deserved the pain. Why would I have run if I did not deserve it? I am not totally free now, but Fadran and others destroyed my chains. I had forgotten that running away from suffering to suffering is a prison worse than any exists. The key is waiting to be taken, but we believe that we are worthy of nothing except for the pain. Sometimes it takes someone else to say enough. Agony is often welcomed in as visitor. It takes over and consumes us." I put my hand on her shoulder and smile. "Only we can decide when we have had enough. We cannot run forever." Eventually, there is nowhere left to run and our walls come crashing down on us. Even then we may not realize that the only way out is to take the key and leave." The Fox stopped abruptly. Tick, tock, tick, tock. A clock rang out loudly against the silence. The Fox stood in a parlor, the walls were made of stone. It was furnished with plush couches, and red carpet, with lanterns on the walls. A woman stepped down the staircase, an elegant gown and maroon hair. Rena. Noooooooooooo! A voice screamed inside the Fox's head. Darn storming sparking rusting Rena! W-w-why did she have to return now. Everything was going great. He's trying to trick you. This castle we have built. It is ours. Forever... The voice rasped, but Rena's lips never moved No. The Fox spoke back to Rena. This man is right. I have lied to myself. This is not a castle, but a prison. I have lived here long enough. Rena spoke back, but what do we do, about this? She flung the curtains open revealing a large window. Outside, the Fox could see hundreds upon hundreds of soldiers on horseback riding toward the castle. This is the only safe place. The walls will never let them in. No. The Fox said. This prison is a lost cause. It will be ravaged, and I will be once again moved. Given promises of safety. Having those promises broken. Again. This is not a safe place. I would rather die fighting you and them than live one more day like this. Oh, my dear Little Fox. Rena said, causing the Fox to shudder. Don't you understand? If you get rid of me, I will simply be replaced by something worse, something much much worse. Feeling. You remember it don't you? The scenery changed, there was Alice bleeding. "You can come out now, Little Fox." A gun raised at her head. Don't you remember what happened next, Little Fox? How many people did you let die because of your incompetence? If it was not for me, you would have never escaped. Now your pain is increased, but only so that you may help, and not hurt. So that the other pain does not return. So that you may be free from it. So that you may be in control of yourself. The scenery changed back. Yes. This is freedom. This is control. Isn't it? The Fox asked. Yes, my dear, it is. Come hither. They walked up the stairs out to a balcony where Rena pointed. Do you see. The castle is beginning to crumble. You are letting them in. They are tearing down what we have built. You need to stop them. Stop feeling. Stop letting them in. Only you can do this thing. But what if this castle is a prison. What if it's better out there? It is not. That is that. I will allow you to return now. Heed what I have said. The Fox returned back to reality. What should she do? Rena hadn't spoken to her in a long time, if Rena was actually a person and this wasn't just another delusion. She wanted the pain gone, but would that allow other pain to continue? She didn't know what she was going to do. But she did know one thing. She would not listen to Rena when it came to letting them in. These people were different. The Fox would let them partake of her struggles, and she would listen to their advice. Edited August 28, 2020 by Scarletfox
Condensation she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 Quote KyL, you swear? If you don't fix them, I will specifically correct all of your mistakes. 2 minutes ago, DramaQueen said: Queen turns to the newest newcomer, extending her hand. "I'm Queen. I have magic, but I haven't completely figured it out yet. Mostly, I just do enhancements, though I can also do invisibility, incorporeality, and floatation." Queen notices Fadran sitting alone, isolated, and walks over to sit by him. "Hey, you look kinda down, what's going on?" Quote I already went over to him.
KyL Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) Winter: "Those guys are killing me! Whenever I leave, they just spew out more emotions!" no actually that is how he's feeling rn Edited August 28, 2020 by KyL
KyL Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Condensation said: Poor Winter I can make him appear if yall want to see him again today. @Channelknight Fadran @Nathrangking
DramaQueen she/he/neopronouns Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Condensation said: Quote I already went over to him. Quote When? I didn't see that...
Vapor she/her Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, KyL said: I can make him appear if yall want to see him again today. @Channelknight Fadran @Nathrangking Quote Ooh do that that'd be fun
Channelknight Fadran Posted August 28, 2020 Author Posted August 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Condensation said: I already went over to him. 8 minutes ago, DramaQueen said: When? I didn't see that... Quote Y'all, stop arguing over Fadran. I'll do each of you seperately. 40 minutes ago, Condensation said: Herate walks over to Fadran and sits next to him. She doesn't speak, she just sits in companionable silence. 24 minutes ago, DramaQueen said: Queen notices Fadran sitting alone, isolated, and walks over to sit by him. "Hey, you look kinda down, what's going on?" "Stress." He says simply. Quote Gonna be gone for an hour or so.
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