Through the Living Elan

Elan nodded. "It's comfortable. There should be enough rooms for everyone, I think... and if you walk into a cliff that drops into the void please don't jump in."

Elan came last, closing the portal behind them. They stood in a smooth, round cave. The walls were carved intricately, and a dim glow came from somewhere deeper inside. "Should be safe here."

Thanks. "Hey, kids. We're going on a little vacation. Fun, right? I'll just open a door here..." A glowing blue rectangle appeared in the wall. "And we'll make our way through!"

"Want some berries?" --- It's... complicated." ---

"I'm... I'm sorry. I don't... I doubt anyone lived."

Atlas laughed. "Hey, you hungry?" --- No. No, that place I hold in the opposite regard. It's... a place I've been. A lot. A good place for thinking.

"Hey Phantump. How ya doing?" --- "It's just... never been there with other people. It's a special place to me." "Is that what it was? Yeah. They... well they destroyed it. In a lot of ways. It's a complicated device, but to my knowledge... that clinic has never existed. The only evidence that it has is memory. Temporally, spiritually, physically, all the dimensions... it's just been wiped away.

Atlas grins. --- Gem gave Kio one last squeeze, then let him go. "Um... I have... well yeah. I know a place."

"Best way I know of is gone. And... " He paused. "I don't think you'll like this, but I think your home, that big building, it is too." He went over and got some berries, grabbing a brush as well. He lightly patted the Phantump on the... stump? --- Gem held him tightly. "I'm here for you."

"Thanks." He followed, unphased by the terrain. --- Gem scooted next to Kio, putting an arm around him. "I'm sure they'll be safe." "First things first? We need to go to the home planet."

“Yo Shauna. Can I come in?” — “I’m sure they’ll find you. You’re their kid, they love you!”

"Okie dokie." --- "Hey, you good K?"

"As long as I don't need to scoop the poop." --- "I'm happy about that."

Atlas followed her. "Peace out yalls." --- "Yeah Mom?"

"Hey!" Atlas protests, "I only had like..." He thinks for a second. "Oh. Oh wait. Yeah, I think they're mostly empty." --- I dunno. Maybe. We'll see. Gem snuggles up to her closely. "I just wanna sleep in my bed again."

It's a cold, damp environment. The walls glow a soft blue with fungus. Sight shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Elan nodded. "Got it. I'm raiding your fridge before I leave to my own universe, just letting you know." --- Leaving like... like destroyed. Gone. Forever. In every plane of reality. It... it doesn't exist. And according to all records outside of living memory... it never has. "Love you..."

Welcome to Hunted: A Hide-and-Seek RP . . . A fun, totally safe game you signed up for on a shady government website! Your character stands in a wide, empty field. Around the field there are a few trees, which, we can assure you, will provide no cover, and seem to be there mostly for decoration. The only other noticeable features are several large, deep, dark holes in the ground. You can't see where they lead from here, but your character already knows the gist of the game, and so it seems pertinent that you reach them quickly. You have a backpack full of some basic first-aid supplies, a water bottle for storing water, and some rope. On your wrist is a simple watch that tells you the time of day, and also what day it is- currently, it is Monday. It also will vibrate when the seekers are coming. Before the game started, you were briefed with some survival tips and rules: --- 1. Food and water will not be a problem. There are ample edible plants, fungi, and insects (if you so wish) to forage in the caverns. There are also naturally-occurring pools of water that will be easily accessible to all of you. 2. There are plenty of glowing organisms in the underground, but you have been equipped with a small flashlight, just in case. 3. When your watch buzzes, hide. A seeker is near. 4. It is advised that you don't form groups of more than three people. You'll be easier to find. 5. There are plenty of places to hide, but choose where you hide wisely. 6. You are not allowed to kill your fellow players- directly. 7. Above all else, stay hidden. --- That sixth one concerns you a little, but you're sure it'll be fine. Anyway, beyond what you were told, you have no idea what to expect. But all you have to do is last until next Monday- how hard could it be? Good luck! --- @Souls @Thee insane @AltonicKeys @IcedOutPenguin @Halcyon The Only @strmblsd @Spark of Hope @Argenti @Wierdo @Ookla the Irreplaceable @Through The Living Glass @SpiritOfWrath

"Is that you?" --- "Clinic is... it's leaving." Elan whispers softly. "I'm scared mom..."