Md's Bad Draft Stuff

my city now

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would go here if tumble would let me paste it without replacing my *s with italics and complaining 'owo its too long' go fuck your own rear cmon what the fuck

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Arsé-kun: -Tuesday, December 7th- Sheepy: *Today is a full moon! That's the only explanation for the giant wolf that's trying desperately to fit itself into a hospital room.* Arsé-kun: Romani: ..... <---doesn't know what to do about this* Sheepy: *Marrok stares at Romani with big, sad eyes.* Arsé-kun: Romani: I can't make you fit through the door... Sheepy: Marrok: *whiiiiiine* Sheepy: Agravain: ........ Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ......... fatass. Sheepy: Marrok: *whiiine* Sheepy: Agravain: Why my room? Sheepy: Agravain: Shoo. Go see our king. Arsé-kun: Romani: How did you even get in...? Sheepy: Fran: Please take the wolf outside! Arsé-kun: Aza: ........ But the wolf wanted to come inside? Sheepy: Fran: Hospitals are sterile environments. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... ......... Arsé-kun: *Aza opts to not challenge this* Sheepy: Fran: Wolves ruin that. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Okay. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Stay there. Sheepy: Fran:....? Arsé-kun: *Aza reaches out and plucks Marrok by the scruff before pulling his arm back. fran gets x1 teeny Marrok. pocket sized* Sheepy: Fran:...... Arsé-kun: Aza: *implied ^^* Sheepy: Fran: P-please put him outside and back in his original size. Sheepy: Marrok: *distressed noises* Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... fine. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you! Arsé-kun: *Aza takes Marrok back, goes to the nearest acceptable exit, and reaches his arm out before plopping Marrok back down. Fixed.* Sheepy: Marrok:?!??? Sheepy: *Marrok goes back to staring in the window at Aggy. Dog things.* Arsé-kun: *Nakajima stares* Sheepy: Agravain: Why me...? Sheepy: Fran: Despite his size, he doesn't seem to be harmful... Arsé-kun: Romani: He really doesn't.. Sheepy: Fran: We'll have to be careful around Ignis today, though. Arsé-kun: Romani: Right, Raphael was telling me about that.. Sheepy: Fran: A helping hand would be really nice... Arsé-kun: Romani: Wouldn't it! Sheepy: Fran: We might finally get to sleep properly. Sheepy: Fran:...Probably not. Arsé-kun: Romani: Probably not. Sheepy: Fran: Well, maybe they can take on some new patients, at least... Arsé-kun: Romani: <-- *doesn't have a lot yet bc he also only started recentlyish excluding the break* Sheepy: Fran:...Sorry. I forgot. You've been stuck at the phone. Sheepy: Fran: Maybe they'll take the phone for a while. Arsé-kun: Romani: Please. I'll do anything to get off desk duty. Arsé-kun: Romani: Almost anything. Not much. Sheepy: Fran: I hope you can. Sheepy: Fran: It'd be nice... Arsé-kun: Watson: Is it already lunch time, you two? Sheepy: Fran: Ah...! Sheepy: Fran: Sorry, we were discussing the new doctor.... Arsé-kun: Watson: They haven't arrived yet, have they? Sheepy: Fran: No. Sheepy: Fran: It's just hard not to feel excited. Sheepy: Fran: We won't have to work ourselves to death. Arsé-kun: Watson: A single person isn't going to change things that radically. Sheepy: Fran:....... Arsé-kun: Romani: .......... Sheepy: Fran: You're very pessimistic... Arsé-kun: Watson: Correct. Someone has to be. I hope I'm proven wrong. Sheepy: Fran: Me too. Arsé-kun: Raph: *carrying an entire goddamn wolf. just another tuesday* This was a bad day for this! Sheepy: *The wolf is growling. He does not seem happy with his circumstances. It's also at least partly on fire.* Arsé-kun: Raph: I know, I know! But you can't drink embalming fluid! Arsé-kun: Watson: ......... Sheepy: Fran: ....Ignis? Arsé-kun: Raph: Nope! He's lodged in the cafeteria and not moving 'til dusk. Sheepy: Fran:....the new doctor? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yep. Sheepy: *The wolf wriggles to try to free himself from Raph's arms* Arsé-kun: Raph: Needless to say, now's not a good time to be around me! Sheepy: Fran: I... understand. Arsé-kun: Romani: Well, look at the time! Time for desk work! Sheepy: Fran: We were so excited... Arsé-kun: Raph: Save it for tomorrow! Sheepy: Fran: I'll try. Arsé-kun: *Watson lightly bumps Fran with his cane. Go. Get Moving.* Sheepy: *The wolf tries to bite Raph* Sheepy: *Fran leaves awkwardly* Arsé-kun: *Watson also leaves. He isn't dealing with this today* Arsé-kun: *Visible background Azathoth confusion because no wolves in hospital??? But??? That is a wolf??? ?????* Sheepy: *The wolf starts to thrash. He wants to run! (run away)* Arsé-kun: Raph: Quit it, you. I'll let you go in your new office! Sheepy: *The wolf stops and hesitantly looks at Raph. Can I believe you? Really?* Arsé-kun: *The wolf is released into a nice clean office with a big ol' dog bed in it.* Sheepy: *The wolf immediately finds a place to hide in the office.* Arsé-kun: *mmmm, under the desk. dark* Sheepy: *The wolf slowly pokes his head out and looks at Raph before quickly pulling it back under the desk. Yep. Still there.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Have fun, I guess? Sheepy: *The wolf doesn't respond, instead choosing to stay hidden. He barely fits under there but he's doing such a good job of hiding.* Arsé-kun: *Raph just leaves him to it* Arsé-kun: *brief transition to Ignis eating all the food put in front of him. Peer into Il's head and see his two thoughts: Otome and Explosions. I don't know what we expected. Okay, anyway* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Lobo, you can't be here!! Sheepy: Lobo: *He huffs and flops onto the ground* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Lobo!! C'mon! Sheepy: *Lobo doesn't want to move. His favorite spot is occupied and he's mad.* Arsé-kun: Duncan: You can't be here!!!! *he pounds on Lobo with his fists. 0 dmg* Sheepy: Lobo: *He rolls over on his side and yawns* Arsé-kun: Duncan: At least move so Mister can get in! Sheepy: *Lobo shifts slightly* Arsé-kun: Duncan: G'morning Mister! Sheepy: Misyr: ....Why is Lobo here? Arsé-kun: Duncan: No idea! He's scarin' Wil n' being a nuisance! Sheepy: Misyr: Usually he's at the hospital. Arsé-kun: Duncan: So why's he here? Sheepy: Misyr: There's a giant wolf at the hospital. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe they don't get along? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Prob'ly not. Sheepy: Misyr: It's huge. Arsé-kun: Duncan: I'm gonna be huge! Lobo, mooove! Sheepy: *Lobo rolls over, slightly out of the way now* Arsé-kun: Duncan: >:V Sheepy: Misyr: Why don't you go to Mozart's house to mope? Why here? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Or go home! Sheepy: Lobo: *growl* Sheepy: Misyr: Please? Sheepy: *Grif barges in and shoves Misyr out of the way obliviously* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Hi Grif! Sheepy: Grif: I've arrived to deal with Lobo-- Arsé-kun: *grif will die badly* Sheepy: *Lobo instantly gets off the floor and leaps at Grif, grabbing him before he can react and shaking him angrily. +1 broken Grif neck* Arsé-kun: *Duncan, unimpressed, splattered with blood,* Sheepy: *Lobo drops Grif and returns to his original spot before plopping onto the ground. Grif doesn't move. He's dead.* Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: Duncan:............... Sheepy: Misyr: This seems like a bad situation. Sheepy: Misyr: Unfortunately, I can't do much.. Arsé-kun: Duncan: I can't be big inside... It makes a big mess. Sheepy: Misyr: What food does he like? Sheepy: *Grif starts breathing again. It's aliiiiive...! For only a few moments. Lobo quickly gets up and slams his paw down on Grif's neck as hard as he can. Grif death count: 2* Arsé-kun: Duncan: .... This is an affront'a some kind! Arsé-kun: Duncan: And I dunno. Cow? Sheepy: Misyr: He doesn't like Azathoth, either, I hear. Sheepy: Misyr: Cow... Arsé-kun: Duncan: He tried to kill me once! Sheepy: Misyr: He seems less aggressive towards you now, though, if you mean Lobo. Arsé-kun: Duncan: 'Cause I'm bigger than him! Sheepy: Misyr: I bet that's why he's not at the hospital. The wolf there is much taller than he is. Sheepy: Misyr: Lobo, if you leave, I'll feed you later. Sheepy: Lobo: *glare* Sheepy: *Grif begins to revive again, only to be spawnkilled a third time.* Arsé-kun: Duncan: this is embarrassing. Sheepy: Misyr: I feel like I should do something... Sheepy: Misyr: ...But I see. This is a flaw with how he revives. *He is learning something. That's bad.* Sheepy: *Grif gets spawnkilled a fourth time.* Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay, I'll drive the big bad wolfie away! Arsé-kun: Duncan: Pwease do! Sheepy: *Marrok is staring in from the window* Arsé-kun: *So is Walter. Can't even get a coffee* Sheepy: Misyr:....Geez! *He wasn't expecting to turn around and see Marrok and Walter at the window* Arsé-kun: Walter: Mornin'! Are y'all open? Sheepy: Misyr: After Lobo leaves! Arsé-kun: Walter: ... Hoy, woofo, can you do anything about this? Sheepy: Marrok: *He blankly stares at Walter* Arsé-kun: Walter: No? Damn. Sheepy: *Lobo is snarling and backing up further into the cafe.* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Not another..!! Sheepy: Misyr: That's the one I saw atthe hospital. Lobo could happily return there... Arsé-kun: Duncan: Lobo! If he's here, you can go back to da hospital! Sheepy: Lobo:........*He gives Marrok a cautious look* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Go through the back! Sheepy: *Lobo dashes our of the back of the coffee shop. Quest complete!* Arsé-kun: Duncan: What do we do about the big one? Sheepy: Misyr: No idea. I've never seen it before. Arsé-kun: *confetti lands on grif's dead body meanwhile. quest complete* Sheepy: Grif: Ugh.... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Is Lobo gone yet? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Yes, but... There's another! Sheepy: Misyr: He was chased away by a much, much larger wolf. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Sheepy: Grif: *He slowly sits up and looks at the window* Arsé-kun: *Marrok and Walter are still here* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... It's like Clifford... Yes. Arsé-kun: Duncan: 'Cuse me, Big Woolf! Wil is scared of dogs, so can you leave? Sheepy: Grif: But it's also human... Sheepy: *Marrok tilts his head before turning and walking off* Arsé-kun: *Quest complete! Duncan gets confetti this time* Sheepy: Grif: That one was a werewolf. Sheepy: Grif: He strips and becomes a wolf. How does he shower? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Carefully? Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Carefully... Well. Sheepy: Grif: You know. Sometimes, it is important to be careful in the shower. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes, there are bugs. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Sometimes, there are creatures. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: By the way. Sheepy: Grif: There is a new wolf on campus. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Every day Wilbur is a little more scared to live. Sheepy: Grif: It's on fire. Arsé-kun: Duncan: It's worse now. Sheepy: Grif: I am unsure of where it came from but I believe it may be a new staff member... probably. Arsé-kun: Duncan: So iz it just a wolfie today? Sheepy: Grif: Maybe. Unsure. Hopefully. Sheepy: Grif: Wilbur? Are you fine now? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I... Give me a moment. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I will. Sheepy: Grif: Very sorry for my pathetic display. I will do my best next time. Arsé-kun: Duncan: He was killing you so fas'... Arsé-kun: *Wilbur descends the stairs. Sunglasses: On. Mood: Bad. Okita: God Please No.* Sheepy: Grif: Because he is a hellhound. He serves Death. Sheepy: Grif: That probably gives him some sort of buff. Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Wilbur looks cool as usual. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: *fingergun* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... So cool... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: This is almost the worst day of my life. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Canines within fifty meters of me. Sheepy: Grif: One was human. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Irrelevant. Sheepy: Grif: If he bit you, you would become a dog, maybe. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I wouldn't hesitate to chuck my head into a wood chipper. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: .... Mka. You're here on time for once, Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: I am! Sheepy: Grif: *gasp* Sheepy: Grif: Such language around Duncan... How horrible. So disappointed in you. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Griffy, I'm a hun'red years old. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... so young. Arsé-kun: Duncan: ........ You're younger t'an me! Sheepy: Misyr:...How old are you, then, Mr. Security Guard? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhhh.... Sheepy: *Grif starts counting on his fingers* Arsé-kun: *Wilbur leaves to get his work apron. iq dropping RAPIDLY* Sheepy: Grif: ....Something over 10... probably. Don't really track my birthday. Guess that's what birthday parties are for. Arsé-kun: *Duncan is counting now* Arsé-kun: Duncan: You're 23! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... happy birthday... Arsé-kun: Duncan: Happy belated birthday!! Sheepy: Grif: Why wish yourself a happy birthday? Arsé-kun: Duncan: I didn'!! Arsé-kun: Duncan: But I can't say habby birfday for you 'cause your next one ain't up yet! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Wonder what day my birthday is. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: The month of March, the second day. If I said "March second" you would have asked "who marches first" and then I'd have to kill ya. Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Duncan... is he making a joke? I don't get it. Arsé-kun: Duncan: I don't either. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... sad... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: gonnae drown myself in the janitor's bucket n' wringer. Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: ...To deepclean your lungs? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Ta give me a hard reset. Sheepy: Grif: Wouldn't recommended it... Water is scary... yes. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ... Misyr, are ye gonna be standing there all day? Come on now. Sheepy: Misyr: This conversation is just so interesting. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Get to work before I wring your neck too. Sheepy: Misyr: So mean. Sheepy: *Misyr starts working* Arsé-kun: *Wilbur gets the janitor bucket and starts cleaning all the blood off the floor* Sheepy: Grif: That's mine. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I never would have guessed. Sheepy: Grif: I made that. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: What a waste. Sheepy: Grif: Wil... Sheepy: Grif: Do you have a birthday? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Unlike you, we were born out of a womb, so yes. Sheepy: Grif: I was born from a sims creator. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: And you talk like an NPC. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: When is it? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Febuary second. Don't you have a calendar on that menu of yours? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Sheepy: Grif: Why would I need one? Sheepy: Misyr: Talking as someone barely familiar with video games... Sheepy: Misyr: He reminds me less of an NPC and more of the player character. An NPC may wander around aimlessly, but generally they know what they're doing... A player character has no idea what yo do until they're told to do it. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: That's the smartest thing I've heard today. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Thanks! Arsé-kun: Wilbur: And Griflet- Deadlines. Important dates. Your boyfriend's birthday so he doesn't get mad at you for missing it. Sheepy: Grif: Deadlines....? Sheepy: Grif: So even Kay has a birthday, hm... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Wait 'til Father starts giving you timed quests. Sheepy: Grif: Timed....? Arsé-kun: Duncan: If you don't get a quest done by a certen time, it's bad! Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Duncan: uh. Arsé-kun: Duncan: 'Cuz if things aren't done in time, bad stuff could happen? Sheepy: Grif: Yes? What bad things? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Uhm! That depends on what it is! Sheepy: Grif: So vague... I just won't take them. Sheepy: Grif: Deadlines.... are bad. Probably. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: They're nothing if you do the quest as soon as you get it. Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Well, sometimes the mob isn't available immediately... Sheepy: Grif: Then I forget. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes I have other things I need to do... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You would be terrible at college. Sheepy: Grif: College would not want me as a student, I think. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Kindergarden wouldn't either. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Never really got to go... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You would've bitten hands day one. Sheepy: Grif: Don't bite people anymore...generally. Sheepy: Grif: Well, if someone put their hands in my face and I didn't want them in my space.. I might bite them... maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: You could just back up or tell them not to do that. Sheepy: Grif: Might bite them... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Duncan: We'd all choose violence. Arsé-kun: *Walter is bored piss and shitless and is copying Griflet outside the shoppe window. Bored. Bored and impatient. Impatient and bored* Sheepy: *Grif turns around* Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Walter: ..... Sheepy: Grif: There's still a mark from from when I ran into the window. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Are you stupid? Sheepy: Grif: What? Sheepy: Grif: Paimon. Am I stupid? Wil is asking. Sheepy: Misyr:....More and more he's reminiscent of a player character. Do you have free will at all? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: He unfortunately does. It's used to be stupid. Arsé-kun: Yog: *paimon* You have some areas you are not very wise in. I suggest raising your Int. Sheepy: Misyr: That's sad. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Int is not so useful in my job, I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: *walking past the fake Griflet and pausing in the doorway* ... *looks back. looks. looks back* Arsé-kun: Kay: You know what maybe it's not worth being here today Sheepy: Grif: Kay is here. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're here twice. Sheepy: Grif: Because I ran into the window recently. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're a dumbass. Sheepy: Grif: Kay.... Sheepy: Grif: Should I raise my int? Arsé-kun: Kay: god yes Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...Hmmmmmm. Sheepy: Grif: Well.... Sheepy: Grif: Jaufre has very high int... but nobody likes him. Arsé-kun: Walter: I thought I'd at least get a fist-fight out of that. *he shifts back to normal as he enters. yay black blobby stuff for a second* Sheepy: Grif: ?! Arsé-kun: Walter: Anyway, are you guys open yet? Sheepy: Misyr: I could make you something. Arsé-kun: Walter: Please. Cappuccino but three expressos instead of the one. Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: *Misyr starts making the drink* Arsé-kun: *Wilbur heads into the back to get more stuff ready. He is Leaving* Sheepy: Grif: I'm like Jaufre... so making myself more similar to him is bad for me, maybe... Sheepy: Grif: But it might be his personality and not his int... Arsé-kun: Yog: *paimon, as expected* That sounds like a you problem. I like him fine. Sheepy: Grif: Well. You're one of the only ones, Ithink. Arsé-kun: Yog: Mean. Sheepy: Grif: Humans are kind of difficult to understand... Even so. Bedi clearly dislikes him... Yes. So does Lucan. Maybe Aru. Maybe Arthur. Hard to tell. Sheepy: Grif: Lucan doesn't like me either. Bedi might not. But I don't want Aru to dislike me... Arsé-kun: Kay: She doesn't. I don't think she Hates anyone. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Yay... Arsé-kun: *Kay was attempting to be subtle in grabbing Grif's hand but failed miserably. in being subtle.* Sheepy: Grif: P-pre... Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut up. Sheepy: Grif:....how sinful...! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not nearly as awful as Merlin. He's the sinful one. Sheepy: Grif: He goes much further than pre-marital hand holding... Arsé-kun: Kay: Exactly, so be quiet. Sheepy: Grif: To think that Bedi is so... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Receptive? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's because it's acceptable, Moron Sheepy: Grif: Acceptable... Arsé-kun: Duncan: Oh! Oh! Father wasn't married to Mom when me and Wil were born!! Is that sin? Sheepy: Grif: How sinful!! Arsé-kun: Kay: You used it right!! Wow!! *sarcastic clapping* You used it right for once!

Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: So disappointed... Arsé-kun: Yog: why would I care for what an earthly god decides what is and isn't acceptable? being married to your father would also be a sin. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is a dragon. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bestiality. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Hmmmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: But dragons aren't beasts. They're... uh... Sheepy: Grif:.....Dragons. Arsé-kun: Walter: Mixing clothes fabrics is a sin too. Who cares? Sheepy: Grif: How else would you make clothing? Shirts don't grow on plants. Arsé-kun: Walter: I think if I ate you, I'd lose intelligence. Sheepy: Grif: Eating me would be bad, probably. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Doesn' taste good. Sheepy: Grif: Because my fiber count is low. Arsé-kun: *Duncan leaves and comes back with a box of cereal* Sheepy: Grif: Breakfast time? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Yes! Sheepy: Grif: Do you eat your cereal with or without the shell? Arsé-kun: Duncan: You can have the car'board if we finish the inside! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... yay... Sheepy: Grif: And the bag? Arsé-kun: Duncan: I want that! Sheepy: Grif: I understand. It's the best part. Sheepy: Misyr: *He hands Walter his order* Arsé-kun: Walter: Thanks, mate. *he pays* Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you! Sheepy: Grif: Other than the toy inside. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Maybe Wil wants that! Sheepy: Grif: The toy is the tastiest part... Yes. Arsé-kun: Wil: I don't want plastic. Sheepy: Grif: But it's so tasty... Sheepy: Grif: So.... Sheepy: Grif:....It's free to take? Arsé-kun: Duncan: I guess! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I want it... Arsé-kun: Kay: Then take it. Sheepy: Grif: It's important to ask. Sheepy: Grif: Can I have it? Sheepy: Misyr: ...He eats plastic... Arsé-kun: Kay: May as well! Sheepy: Misyr: Yet he refuses to see a doctor. Can't it make him sick? Sheepy: Grif: Can I have it? Sheepy: Grif: The toy? Arsé-kun: Kay: Him? No, he'll be fine. Arsé-kun: Duncan: You can have it, Griffy! Sheepy: Grif: Yay... Thanks. Sheepy: Grif: I'll eat it later. Arsé-kun: *cereal montage except everyones eating out of the bag. and grif's eating the box* Sheepy: Grif: ...Wow... Sheepy: Grif: This tastes bad.. Sheepy: Grif: Amazing... So bad... Arsé-kun: Walter: Why do you think people compare bland food to cardboard? Sheepy: Grif: ? Sheepy: Grif: Do they? Sheepy: Grif: Don't really get figurative language... It's hard to understand... Arsé-kun: Walter: I don't think that's figurative. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes... Sheepy: Grif: People will say things like, uh... Sheepy: Grif: "I'm literally screaming".. Sheepy: Grif: But they aren't screaming. Arsé-kun: Walter: I don't get it either. Sheepy: Grif: It's very confusing... They're figurative despite claiming to be literal. Sheepy: Grif: Humans are confusing, I think... Arsé-kun: Walter: I agree. Sheepy: Misyr: Me too. Arsé-kun: *Raphael the angel is here* Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure do! Sheepy: Misyr: What would you like? Arsé-kun: Raph: The biggest latte you got. I'm gonna need it. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sure, but why? Arsé-kun: Raph: Angels have a meeting later today and I'm going to have to deal with it. Sheepy: Misyr: Ouch. Arsé-kun: Raph: If you're off work, you can make it worse. Sheepy: *Misyr makes the latte!* Sheepy: Misyr: I want to go. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're invited to giving me a headache. Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Do I have to be an angel? Arsé-kun: Raph: Nah. Watson isn't. Sheepy: Misyr: Watson... Sheepy: Misyr: He must not know much about demons. After all, he didn't even know that I'm a demon king~ Sheepy: *Misyr gives Raph his latte* Arsé-kun: Raph: Good thing you get to inform him personally. Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly! Sheepy: Misyr: Great, when is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: In like two hours. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll be there! Arsé-kun: *Two hours later, Misyr shows up to Watson sitting outside with his head in his hands and it sounds awful in there* Sheepy: Misyr: Watson? You seem fed up with everything. Arsé-kun: Watson: You'd better wait a couple of minutes. Arsé-kun: Watson: I hope so. I left as soon as holy beams started flying. Sheepy: Misyr: Holy beams...? Arsé-kun: *like that holy beam! or that small nuke! you know!* Sheepy: Misyr: I know how to stop this. Sheepy: *Misyr flings the door open and strolls in like he owns the place* Sheepy: Christo: Ow~!! A proud angel does not throw punches! Are you trying to impress that demon that just walked in?! Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. I already have a feeling I get the situation somewhat. Arsé-kun: Watson: Do you understand now why I'm out here? Sheepy: Il: .......? Misyr is an angel, just like us... Isn't that obvious? Arsé-kun: Raph: This is true information! I have bloodwork to prove it! Sheepy: *Holmes was ignoring the entire fight in favor of burying his face in Marrok's fur* Arsé-kun: *Lamp* Sheepy: Christo: "Just as much as the rest of us"? So you agree that you are all barely angels? Arsé-kun: *Klimt goes for round 2 but Red Magnus grabs his arm. No* Arsé-kun: Barok: The amount is unimportant. That's like suggesting that someone's race is of importance. Sheepy: Christo: Angels conceptually have been intertwined with things like "love" and "kindness"... but had angels been as accepting as humans believe them to be, many of you would not have fallen. Arsé-kun: Barok: You... ARE aware of why we fell, yes? And you are not just guessing? Sheepy: Christo: Does the reason matter? Arsé-kun: Barok: Exceptionally. There is a very good reason why we fell, having all been there for the incident in question. Sheepy: Christo: It doesn't matter to me what the reason was. Arsé-kun: Red: *raising his free hand* Red Magnus is a sin against humanity, is he being included? Sheepy: Christo: No. Arsé-kun: Red: Why? Sheepy: Christo: Because you've shown more capability of love and compassion towards your fellow man than most of the people in this room. Arsé-kun: Raph: ............................. really doubting that, kiddo. Sheepy: Il: Love... Do I show it...? Arsé-kun: Barok: Pardon me, but are you suggesting the angel of love is incapable of his office? Sheepy: Christo: I said "most". Not every single one. Arsé-kun: Barok: State your evidence. Sheepy: Christo: If I do, I'll just be told that I'm overly sensitive. Arsé-kun: Barok: No such thing. Proceed. Sheepy: Christo: I tried to tell people what was coming. I knew in advance! Arsé-kun: Raph: I never heard about it. Who were you telling..? Sheepy: Christo: The only person who bothered listening to me was my older brother. Everyone else just scoffed in my face and laughed amongst themselves! It's always been like that... Sheepy: Christo: Who...? Mastema, among others... Arsé-kun: *Raph chokes on his latte* Arsé-kun: Raph: No fucking wonder!! That slimy bastard probably forbade passing it on and fled himself! Sheepy: Christo:.........? Sheepy: Christo: No, I'm sure that he didn't believe me. They never did. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, I'm sure he did. I've seen him in Hell. He didn't fall with us. Sheepy: Christo:?! Sheepy: Christo: That's...! But... Nobody would believe me! Arsé-kun: Barok: This sounds like a case of internal corruption and should be investigated. Sheepy: Holmes: *muffled* Who is Mastema...? Arsé-kun: Raph: A filthy bastard. Don't worry about it. Sheepy: Holmes: I see.... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: *taking the lampshade off his head* Not so sure we shouldn't worry about it, but if you insist! Sheepy: Il: Mastema... where is he? Arsé-kun: Watson: Most likely Hell. Sheepy: Il: It's important I pass judgement upon him... Sheepy: Christo:......*he looks defeated* Sheepy: *A spotlight appears above Christo.* Arsé-kun: *Watson looks elsewhere to hide his smirk. He knows.* Sheepy: Christo: (...So it's not that they're lacking in compassion? Love? It's just that my message never reached them...? So isn't it all my fault this happened to them?) Arsé-kun: Red: Lil' C-sto, only warning! *he grabs Christo's halo and points it at the ceiling* Sheepy: Christo:?! Sheepy: Il: It's like Cassandra, in a way... Sheepy: Christo: Where did that come from? Arsé-kun: Red: You're doing the Thing again ^^ Red Magnus will always stop you! Sheepy: Il: Oh. That was you thinking to yourself. My bad. Sheepy: Christo: I can't help it...! Arsé-kun: *Barok considers speaking before letting the matter drop and sitting back down* Sheepy: Il: By the way, did you try posting it on twitter? Sheepy: Christo:.........What? Sheepy: Il: About the fall before it happened? Sheepy: Christo: ...I don't know what to say. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Il, it didn't exist yet. Sheepy: Il: Really? Why not? Sheepy: Il: If I could exist, so could twitter. Sheepy: Christo: For what reason would we have needed twitter? Sheepy: Il:......*confused head tilt* ...For reasons like this? Sheepy: Christo: The whole point is that no one but me knew this was coming! Sheepy: Il: Hmm... Well, if you'd posted it to twitter. everyone would have known. Arsé-kun: *Raph catches on and shuts the hell his mouth* Sheepy: *Christo is clearly frustrated and trying not to lose his temper.* Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus does not think that would work!! People lie on the internet. Sheepy: Il:........? Sheepy: Il: *head tilt* ...People... lie? On the internet? Arsé-kun: Raph: People will lie on any platform they can. Why is that a surprise? Sheepy: Il: Because the internet is there to help people. Sheepy: Misyr:...Ahaha. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry, Il. Most of us here wouldn't lie on the internet. I never would. Sheepy: Il: It is good that Raph is dating such an honest man... Sheepy: Misyr: My honesty is what I'm known for, after all! Ahahaha! Sheepy: Holmes: You lie every other word. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's a bit too often. Make it every four. Sheepy: Misyr:...My honesty is what I'm known for, see? Arsé-kun: Barok: Not even a little bit. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, that's because you aren't looking hard enough. Sheepy: Il: Misyr seems very honest to me. Arsé-kun: Raph: (nobody tell him) Sheepy: Misyr: You see? I'm being supported by Il. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: *glancing at Christo* Maybe it's better we just move on? Sheepy: Holmes: *muffled* It doesn't matter to me either way. Arsé-kun: Navarre: *also muffled* It matters to me a lot, actually! Sheepy: Holmes: Then we shouldn't move on? (Hasn't been listening at all) Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes please!! I would LOVE to stop talking about things that dirtbag was involved in! ^^ Sheepy: Crow: *He's visibly bored. His head is resting on his hand and his tail is swishing irritably. Bored. Booooored.* Arsé-kun: *Like Father, Like Son. Klimt is also bored* Sheepy: *Misyr has been quiet. Bad sign.* Arsé-kun: *Raph glances over at him* Sheepy: *He seems focused on his hands.* Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Misyr. Whatever you're doing, I can't stop you, but is it going to hurt someone? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? I'm not doing anything. Sheepy: Crow: I'm off duty right now so don't give me work! Sheepy: Misyr: Mmm... yeah? Is that so? *Distracted* Arsé-kun: Raph: Your line of work seems tough. Do you get breaks often? Sheepy: Crow: Nah. Current situation doesn't really allow for that. Sheepy: Crow: We're severely understaffed. Souls may end up wandering for a while before we finally get to them. Sheepy: Crow: The workload is larger than it used to be, too. Arsé-kun: Klimt: It doesn't help your boss is super picky about who he hires! Sheepy: Crow: Boss wants the dead getting the best possible service, I guess? Sheepy: Crow: Then again... Some of us are straightforward. Others, well... Lionel. Sheepy: Crow: He annoys souls with conversation until they pass on just to get away from him, I guess. Arsé-kun: Aza: (I like Lionel. He is my friend.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Oh, I'd like to meet him sometime then!) Arsé-kun: Aza: (You will learn much about fish. Enjoy your time of not knowing fish facts while it lasts.) Sheepy: Holmes: (I do enjoy fish.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (the common Mola, or sunfish, is a predator. he is currently telling me this a week ago.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Really? How can it hunt?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (I will ask) Sheepy: Holmes: (Thank you.) Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has Noticed Something but refuses to address it.* Sheepy: Crow: He dumps fish facts on everyone he meets. Sheepy: *Misyr's hands are fidgeting* Arsé-kun: *I never said Red put Klimt down so Klimt is just on Red's shoulder now. I understand scale (lying)* Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't mind a fish fact right about now. Sheepy: Crow: You'll know everything about fish after meeting him. Sheepy: Il: Ignis sometimes eats fish. Sheepy: Il: I'm not really interested in eating fish. I'd rather eat pancakes. Arsé-kun: Aza: (sunfish can swim sixteen miles an hour) Arsé-kun: Navarre: Finally someone talking sense around here! Sheepy: Holmes: (That's surprisingly fast!) Arsé-kun: Raph: I wonder if there's a working stove in this building.. Sheepy: Crow: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm already thinking about lunch. Sheepy: Crow: Can any of you cook? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure can. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus can be trusted with everything except the heating! Sheepy: Christo: Of course I can cook. It's simple. *He has the smug energy of a man who unknowingly makes abominations* Arsé-kun: Red: .... *his face implies otherwise* Sheepy: Misyr: What do you make? Sheepy: Christo: Oh, you know. Food. Arsé-kun: Red: ................. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? What kind of food? Sheepy: Christo: Does it need to be specific? Just general food. Arsé-kun: Barok: I don't trust any of you in a kitchen, if I can be honest. Sheepy: Misyr: So cruel! Arsé-kun: Raph: That's a shame! Too bad I'm gonna go looking anyway! Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone can help! Arsé-kun: *Raph leaves to go looking for a functioning stove or something* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: So that's what we're doing today? We'd need to buy supplies. Sheepy: Holmes: There's a Luvmart here... Sheepy: Misyr: You two could maybe go together. Sheepy: Misyr: Then Aga- Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I don't trust him anywhere bigger than a telephone booth. Sheepy: Misyr:....Yeah. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: This room is bigger than a telephone booth, so I don't trust him. Sheepy: Misyr: That's a tough situation. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Why don't YOU go? Sheepy: Misyr: Oh. That's simple. Sheepy: Misyr: Because of the incident. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus and Christo can go! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't like the idea of that guy being anywhere near food. Arsé-kun: *Barok starts to open his mouth. Navarre shrinks away like a scared chiwahahwahahwahhawwha. Barok closes his mouth* Sheepy: Crow: I could go. I know how to cook! Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus can take smaller red! Sheepy: Crow: Me? Arsé-kun: *Crow is placed onto Big Shoulder. Md still knows scale. ABSOLUTELY* Arsé-kun: Red: ... Red Magnus can go, but has no money. Sheepy: Crow: Let's go~!! ... How will we pay for it, though?! Sheepy: Il: Money? Arsé-kun: Klimt: *imitating Barok* Money can be exchanged for goods and services. Sheepy: Il: I'm aware of that. Sheepy: Il: Sometimes, I buy food... But mainly I buy merchandise and games. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft's too busy unsticking a string from his sleeve from the table to input* Sheepy: Il: I am not allowed to buy food alone... Sheepy: Il: After the "incident", as Misyr says. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus has a second shoulder! Come with us! Sheepy: Il: Raphael... Can I go? Arsé-kun: *cricket sounds. raph left a while ago* Sheepy: Il: I will be breaking a rule... this is rebellion. Sheepy: *Il gets up and joins Red* Arsé-kun: *Red puts Il on his other shoulder. whatever man* Sheepy: Il: I will pay for the groceries. Arsé-kun: Red: Super!! Arsé-kun: Red: Lil C-sto! Let's super go! Sheepy: Christo: Of course. I was planning to go anyway. *was deeply concerned that he was going to be left out* Arsé-kun: *Red picks up Christo like a football, ducks down to leave the room and not hit heads, and takes off. adios* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 13 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Klimt, finally free of Red Magnus Arm Jail, takes a big ol' step to be dramatic and steps on something, knocking three cups off the table, followed by pulling Mycroft and his entire chair over. A+ work* Arsé-kun: Klimt: ????? Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ?!?? Sheepy: Misyr:....*Trying not to laugh* Sheepy: Holmes: What happened? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'd love to know that myself! Sheepy: Misyr: Pffff.. Sheepy: Misyr:........Ahahahahahaha!!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Undo this or so help me God. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? Hmmmmm? Sheepy: Misyr: Why do you think I did it? Arsé-kun: Barok: You're the only one capable of doing something of this level, and you were questioned earlier about doing some unstated thing. Am I wrong? Sheepy: Misyr: You think very highly of me, don't you? Arsé-kun: Barok: I'm going based on information recieved. Sheepy: Misyr: So someone told you I'm capable of tipping chairs over at will? Well, that's true. But even the weakest of mages can do that. Although, I'm not a mage. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: *lowered voice* Sherlock, I'm stuck. Sheepy: Holmes:....? *He kneels down next to Mycroft before lowering his voice* Stuck...? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm bound to this chair. Tightly, might I add. I would not like the entire room to know..! Sheepy: Holmes: I'll try unbinding you. Arsé-kun: *the unbinding of isaa- mycroft. im stealing that joke. get that thread outta here.* Sheepy: Holmes: Did you get into an argument with a spider...? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: No. I think the lawyer's on the right track. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Hmmm. But how did he do this? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Magic? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: Were you hurt? Sheepy: Misyr: Very sorry if so. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'll live. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I don't, but thanks for asking. Arsé-kun: Raph: Guess who found a stove~~ Sheepy: Misyr: Welcome back, Raph! Il left with three others. Mycroft is lying on the floor for no reason. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh? Why'd they leave? Sheepy: Misyr: To buy ingredients. Il is their credit card. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Misyr: To buy ingredients. Il is their credit card. Arsé-kun: Raph: As long as he's kept under control, that's fine! *he starts entering, bumps something with his foot and stops* Arsé-kun: Raph: .... *testing it* Misyr, what'd you do in here? Sheepy: Misyr: I tipped a chair over. Arsé-kun: Raph: What else? Sheepy: Misyr: I was told by Barok that he has high expectations for my capabilities. Arsé-kun: *Raph leans down to test his findings. string located* Sheepy: Holmes: *He's still working on unbinding Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Raph: What if someone's wings got caught in this, Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: In what? Arsé-kun: Raph: Merlin. Sheepy: Misyr: *He glances around, looking for Merlin* Sheepy: Misyr: ..Huh. I don't see him. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was speaking to you. Arsé-kun: Raph: You could have sewn the cups to the table instead! Sheepy: Misyr: Usually when you speak to someone, you use their name. If I called you Il, you wouldn't respond, would you? Arsé-kun: Barok: Save the lover's spat for later, you two. Sheepy: Misyr: Cups to the table, hm... Sheepy: Misyr: *He looks bored but doesn't comment further on the idea.* Arsé-kun: *Holmes' shadow moves without him. Hi, Aza.* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, you're here, too? Arsé-kun: Aza: Potentially. Sheepy: Misyr: I understand. Arsé-kun: Aza: Friend. I got an answer to your question. Arsé-kun: Aza: I had to go ahead to get it. Lionel says sunfish hunt by sucking water into their mouths and grabbing the prey. That seems inefficient. Sheepy: Holmes: That's interesting! Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Aza: ...? *he starts coming out, distorts space for a moment and then retreats. right. avatar. right. right. right.* Arsé-kun: Aza: My error. Disregard that. *ok NOW he's humanoid it's fine it's fine it's fine haha oopsy* Arsé-kun: *MYCROFT AND NAVARRE ARE NOT DISREGARDING THAT AND WILL IN FACT REMEMBER THAT* Sheepy: Holmes: No worries. Arsé-kun: Aza: What is this? *he pulls on a string* Sheepy: Holmes: Misyr set those up. Arsé-kun: Aza: What for? Sheepy: Misyr: As a prank! Arsé-kun: Aza: ......??? What is- *Azathoth is hit by a wild chair. He's barely fazed* ... That isn't a prank. That is a chair. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Even I wasn't expecting that! Arsé-kun: *Aza is thinking. loading* Arsé-kun: Aza: I like you, so I will spare you this time. Sheepy: Misyr: Very sorry. This wasn't supposed to work that way. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Anyway, I did find that working stove, so should we relocate? Sheepy: Holmes: Yes. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: *newly freed from his strings like a beautiful budderfly or whatever* I'd love to relocate! Arsé-kun: *And Mycroft immediately Gets The Fuck Out to the hallway. bye* Sheepy: *Holmes follows* Arsé-kun: *nobody else wants to be part of Misyr's fun string adventure* Sheepy: *Misyr decides that they probably don't want him to join them in a new room and chooses to stay back and remove the string.* Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Is there no faster way to remove this? Sheepy: Misyr: It's fine if it takes a while, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Aza: Is that not a loss of time? Sheepy: Misyr: The more I suffer getting this string down, the happier everyone else will be. Maybe they'll be happy enough to forget that they're mad at me. Anyway, I don't have anywhere to be. Arsé-kun: Aza: <- *doesn't understand a word of that* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Cleaning is Nyarla's job. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, this mess is my mess, so I'll clean it up. Sheepy: Misyr: *He continues cleaning* Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... *wondering if this is edible* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I forgot the main rule of humor. Arsé-kun: Aza: What is that? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, if you do something for laughs but nobody does laugh, it's not funny. That's your wrongdoing. Not theirs. Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... I understand. Arsé-kun: Aza: This means Nyarla is not funny. Sheepy: Misyr: Yet he doesn't care... Arsé-kun: Aza: He does care in some regards. Oddly sentient of him. Sheepy: Misyr: But, well, I made everyone mad, so I have to suffer. Sheepy: Misyr: Isn't he sentient? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: So how is it odd? Arsé-kun: Aza: Moreso than their relatives. Sheepy: Misyr: Even Yog Sothoth? Arsé-kun: Aza: It took Yog-Sothoth aeons to develop rudimentary sentience. Sheepy: Misyr: I see... So Nyarlathotep was just born with it... Arsé-kun: Aza: Quite odd. Retaining a self of sense no matter the form. Unique for the time. Sheepy: Misyr: He's unique. Arsé-kun: Aza: I just said this. Sheepy: Misyr: I was echoing it. Sheepy: Misyr: *He finally finishes cleaning* Arsé-kun: *Aza put string in his mouth when Misyr wasn't looking.* Sheepy: Misyr: I still have time until the day ends, but I could go home... ... What do you have in your mouth? Arsé-kun: Aza: The rest of my mouth. Sheepy: Misyr: That's true. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Do you believe you would suffer being the size of an average pocket? Sheepy: Misyr: What? Arsé-kun: Aza: I don't believe I misspoke. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to be short. Arsé-kun: Aza: So you would suffer? Sheepy: Misyr: Absolutely. It sounds like a nightmare. Arsé-kun: Aza: Understood. I have a course of action prepared. *he finally leaves the ground and shadows to walk away* Sheepy: Misyr: What? Arsé-kun: Aza: If you suffering makes others happy, and you want to make them happy, you must suffer. Am I understanding this? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Then this should be sufficient. Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets plucked by his collar from across the room* Sheepy: Misyr: Wh-?! Arsé-kun: Aza: I'm holding you. I will not drop you. Sheepy: Misyr: How...?! Arsé-kun: Aza: It is all perspective. Sheepy: Misyr: P-perspective...?? Arsé-kun: Aza: My perspective. Sheepy: Misyr: Perspective...perspective... Arsé-kun: *Aza brings Misyr close. Aza real big now. No, actually, Misyr's small* Sheepy: Misyr: So big...! Arsé-kun: Aza: In your perspective. *he puts Misyr down in his other hand* Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone's perspective is different.... Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. *Aza takes the (dry) string back out to hold next to Misyr. for scale* Sheepy: Misyr: This is the string from earlier...! Arsé-kun: Aza: I did not alter this. Sheepy: Misyr: So then... I'm...small...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I was small in your perspective... Arsé-kun: Aza: Correct. Sheepy: Misyr:....But in Raph's, I'd be normal size, wouldn't I...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Currently, no. He cannot see you right now. Sheepy: Misyr: So in Raph's perspective, I don't exist. Arsé-kun: Aza: He knows you exist. You would just be out of sight. My perspective will overwrite theirs when I arrive. Sheepy: Misyr:...?! Arsé-kun: Aza: Let us go. I will be slow. I have learned moving fast may hurt the small. Arsé-kun: *yippee. walking segment.* Arsé-kun: Aza: *doesn't even ask to come in, just enters* I have something small to show. Arsé-kun: *and holds out Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: *mad. mad. mad.* Sheepy: Holmes:....Looks like we missed a lot. Arsé-kun: Aza: No. He cleaned up. He said suffering makes others happy, so I caused him personal suffering without harm. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I suppose that's not a surprising viewpoint for him to have. Arsé-kun: *Raph offers Misyr a very tiny marshmallow* Sheepy: *Misyr just gives him an irritated look* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not hungry... I just want to be my normal size... Arsé-kun: Aza: Will do. Give me a moment. Sheepy: Misyr: Fine. Arsé-kun: *Aza puts Misyr on the table and moves away. Adjusts position. Adjusts position. Calculating. The most thinking he's done yet* Arsé-kun: *Aza approaches again and grabs Misyr before dropping him across the room. Size restored* Sheepy: Misyr: Thank goodness... Arsé-kun: *Misyr is hugged by his boyfriend. he is optimal hug size* Sheepy: Misyr: ?! Arsé-kun: Raph: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: *He has no idea how to react* Arsé-kun: *ACCEPT UR AFFECTION U FOOL* Sheepy: Misyr: But... why? Arsé-kun: Raph: Why wouldn't I? It's not like I'm mad at you or something. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I did something that clearly made you mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh, only for a minute. Sheepy: Misyr: Mad enough to say something objectionable. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... it was actually pretty funny in retrospect. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's entirely on me. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? So can I stop being Merlin now? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, I overstepped. Sorry. Sheepy: Misyr: Apology accepted. Sheepy: Misyr: Just... don't call me that again, please. I'm really just a stranger in that family... "Merlin" implies I'm really one of them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Gotcha. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll try to be more careful in the future. I only attached it to clothes... Sheepy: Misyr: If I so desired, I could attach it to skin, or perhaps even bone. Sheepy: Misyr: But I attached it to clothes because I don't want to harm anyone. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thank you for the efforts! Sheepy: Misyr: I learned this to help others. I should put an effort in to make sure it doesn't harm anyone. Arsé-kun: Raph: And that's appreciated, even if you do slip up from time to time. Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. Sheepy: Il: *He walks in* --So what I learned from Saya no Uta is that human's ideas on how Cthulhu looks is very different from the reality. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus could super take him on! Sheepy: Il: Could you? Arsé-kun: Red: Why couldn't I? Sheepy: Il: Well, he's in the water, for one. And he's tall. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus can be tall! Sheepy: Il: How tall? Arsé-kun: Red: ... ... Lil C-sto, how tall was it? Sheepy: Christo: I didn't measure it. Incredibly big. Sheepy: Il: He can also attack your mind. Arsé-kun: Red: So did that super funky snail! Red Magnus is too dumb to be affected! Sheepy: Il: I fought him and was tossed around... But also, I am unable to fight at my full power currently... Sheepy: Il: Rlyeh... was very cold. And wet, which made it more cold... Sheepy: Il: I am not built for cold areas... Sheepy: Crow: So if I wanted to fight you, I should fight you in a warm area. Sheepy: Il: This sounds disadvantageous for you. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus would also like to participate! Sheepy: Crow: I have honor! My opponent should be able to fight on a level playing field with me! Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus will make the playing field level! Point him at some hills to level! Arsé-kun: Red: Also, we are back! *he dumps a LOT of ingredients on a table. a lot of bags* Red Magnus is not carrying milk or eggs because I would ruin them! Sheepy: Crow: I am! *He puts them down with the other groceries* Sheepy: Il: I was not allowed to hold anything... Sheepy: Christo: I made sure that we picked good quality brands. Sheepy: Il: I paid for it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good work!! Sheepy: Il: Did I learn something by being a wallet...? Hmmm... Sheepy: Il: Does that make it a good job...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, you made it back! The task you set out to do was done. Sheepy: Il: That's true. Sheepy: Holmes: What was the plan? Arsé-kun: Klimt: Blow up the kitchen. Sheepy: Holmes: I should be talented at that. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I've seen enough stories from Watson. I'd like to not breathe in poison gases. Sheepy: Holmes: He told you...? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Unlike you, I can read. Sheepy: Holmes: I can read. I just don't read the stories he writes about me. Arsé-kun: *aza would make a comment if he wasn't enthralled with an egg. ah yes, an origin of life. egg. he wonders if he came from one of those too.* Sheepy: Holmes: Anyway, if you're so confident on your reading capabilities, read the instructions. *He tosses the box at Mycroft* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1

Arsé-kun: *Mycroft is hit in the back of the head with a box of pancake mix. critical failure* Sheepy: Holmes: Your eyes aren't there, are they? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Maybe at least wait for me to face you before throwing stuff! Sheepy: Holmes: I expected you to look over. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Why would I look over when I don't need to?! Sheepy: Holmes: How do you read, then? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: How was I supposed to know you were going to THROW IT at me?! Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: The time... is not now! Arsé-kun: *Mycroft's next sentence is cut off by Red dropping a bunch of pots and pans on a table. thanks man* Arsé-kun: Red: I didn't find any bowls but this will super do! Sheepy: Holmes: *He jumps* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Hmm? You didn't see that coming? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Why not? Where's your eyes? Sheepy: Holmes: More like it was loud. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Not an excuse. Sheepy: Holmes: Sure it is. Sheepy: Holmes: Aren't you sensitive to noise? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: No. Especially when I see it coming. Arsé-kun: *red, preparing to bang pots together until he's acknowledged in the bg,* Sheepy: Holmes: Loud noises are uncomfortable... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Then you'd better stop the upcoming sounds. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Behind you. Sheepy: *Holmes looks behind him* Arsé-kun: *Red still has the pots* Sheepy: Holmes: Didn't he put those down...? Arsé-kun: Red: *accepting this as "attention"* Are we super using these or what? Sheepy: Holmes: What? I'm not allowed to cook. Arsé-kun: Klimt: A bowls a bowl! It'll work! Sheepy: Holmes: By the way, for interesting results, try boiling an egg for a long period of time. Maybe a few hours. Arsé-kun: Barok: I'm going to have to advise against that. For legal reasons. Sheepy: Holmes: So cruel. Sheepy: Holmes: You should try enjoying things. Arsé-kun: Klimt: Right?? Barok doesn't know how to have fun! Sheepy: Holmes: It's true. Nor does Mycroft. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I didn't even object that time! Sheepy: Holmes: I just didn't want you to feel left out. Arsé-kun: Raph: Ae you trying to poison the entire room, Holmes? Sheepy: *Misyr is listening intently* Arsé-kun: Raph: And anyway, that'd take a while. Sheepy: Misyr: ...What if you boiled it at a higher temperature? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's how you ruin a perfectly good egg. Sheepy: Misyr: But would it be poisonous faster? Arsé-kun: Raph: Normal eggs can be poisonous. They don't need your help! Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Arsé-kun: Red: We already lost an egg? Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: *A single egg is not in the case. Just one* Sheepy: Holmes:....? Where is it? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... *already saw where it went but won't pipe up* Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not worried about it. It's just one egg! Sheepy: Il: The miracle of life.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Most eggs from the store aren't fertilized. They can't hatch. Sheepy: Il:..... Arsé-kun: Raph: Disappointing, I know. Sheepy: Il: I could hatch it. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Okay, Il. Sheepy: *Crow has already started cooking in the background. Impatient.* Arsé-kun: *Navarre is squinting at the back of one of the boxes* Sheepy: Il: Is it interesting? Arsé-kun: Navarre: It has... Less words than I expected? Sheepy: Il: It has the amount of words necessary. Arsé-kun: Navarre: Huh. Sheepy: Il: By the way... Sheepy: Il: You can cook these faster at higher temperatures. Arsé-kun: Raph: No you can't. Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: It doesn't work that way. Sheepy: Il: It doesn't make sense... Sheepy: Il: It should work that way. Arsé-kun: Raph: It should, but it doesn't. Sheepy: Il: *He looks unsure* Sheepy: Misyr: With magic, such a thing is possible! Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus tried to bake at 600° once! It was raw and burnt... Sheepy: Christo: Maybe it wasn't set up right. Sheepy: Christo: I'll try it eventually. Arsé-kun: Barok: I don't trust.... Any of you, near the stove. Sheepy: Holmes: I can be trusted. Arsé-kun: Barok: I don't trust you to begin with. Sheepy: Holmes: So cruel. I trust you with my life. Arsé-kun: Barok: You shouldn't. Sheepy: Holmes: I have to. Otherwise, you'll take my soul, Mr. Reaper. Arsé-kun: Barok: ..... Your husband can do that without my help. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm? Sheepy: Holmes: I would trust him with it. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Not to interrupt, but where'd your "buddy" go? Sheepy: Holmes: My friend? Maybe he wandered off? Arsé-kun: Navarre: thank god. He was making me nervous... Sheepy: Holmes: Why? Sheepy: Holmes: My friend is nice. Arsé-kun: Navarre: ... I dunno! Just feels bad to be around.. Sheepy: *Crow makes a noise of surprise* Arsé-kun: Barok: What? Sheepy: Crow: There's a bird! Sheepy: Il: The miracle of life... Arsé-kun: Barok: ... what. Sheepy: Crow: In the sink, there's a peacock! Arsé-kun: Navarre: .... Oh, the white one? Sheepy: Crow: Did you bring it in? Sheepy: *Elyan honks, startling Crow* Arsé-kun: Navarre: No? N-no one called for them! Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwoooo! Arsé-kun: Navarre: *siiigh* Hey, ult. Sheepy: Il: *squeaky Jaufre impersonation* Is friend! *He hops out of the sink and rushes over to Navarre* Sheepy: Il: *squeaky Jaufre impersonation* Is friend! *He hops out of the sink and rushes over to Navarre* Arsé-kun: *Navarre has to put the box down to handle Bird* Arsé-kun: Navarre: *lowering his voice* Hey, uh’e nafl uln ult? (tl: people didnt call you?) Sheepy: Elyan: *he blankly stares, unblinking, at Navarre as he tries to come up with a response* Sheepy: Elyan:...Yurt! Arsé-kun: Navarre: That doesn't..... Y-yeah, okay. Sheepy: *Il stares at Elyan for a few moments before deciding not to enact violence towards him* Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Arsé-kun: Aza: The chance of ingesting any amount of Cthaat, while the minutest chance, is higher than zero. *what a way to come back, man* Sheepy: Misyr: That's.... Arsé-kun: Raph: I hate that, thanks so much! Sheepy: Misyr: What happens of you ingest Cthaat? Arsé-kun: Aza: Depends how much. Arsé-kun: *navarre making Faces.png* Sheepy: Misyr: Just a tiny amount? Arsé-kun: Aza: That would be considered water. Sheepy: Misyr: A large amount? Arsé-kun: *Aza wordlessly looks at Navarre* Arsé-kun: Navarre: C-can we talk about LITERALLY anything else?! Sheepy: *Elyan is ignoring all of this in favor of resting his head on Navarre's shoulder. happy. friend.* Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Klimt: ?? Sheepy: Crow: Is that this bird's name? Cthaat? Sheepy: Elyan: *Jaufre voice clip* Elyan. *Yog Sothoth* Cthaat. Sheepy: Elyan: *squeaky Merlin impersonation* Hewwooo! Sheepy: Crow:??? Arsé-kun: Red: Super weird! Okay! Who cares? Sheepy: Elyan: *He doesn't understand.* Arsé-kun: *low bar. elyan doesnt know most things* Arsé-kun: *scene is interrupted by pancake batter meeting hot pan. it is Beginning* Sheepy: Il: Will it be done soon? Sheepy: Crow: It just went on! Arsé-kun: Raph: It'll only be a few minutes, Il.. Sheepy: Il: This is so unfortunate... Sheepy: Il: The longer we wait, the greater chance Ignis will eat it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Isn't he on the other end of campus? Sheepy: Il: Maybe currently. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Grandchild is coming. Sheepy: Holmes: That's nice! Sheepy: Misyr: Which one...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Two. Sheepy: Misyr:....Their names? Arsé-kun: Aza: You will know. Sheepy: Misyr:....Thanks. Arsé-kun: Aza: If it was of any concern, I would kill them. Sheepy: Il: Pancake... pancake... Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... I see. His ire can be bypassed... Sheepy: Misyr: He's easy to bribe. Arsé-kun: Aza: Information I will be sure to use in the future. Sheepy: Misyr: He'd probably kill me on sight if I hadn't given him gifts. Arsé-kun: Aza: He seems to like the same category of foods that Yog-Sothoth does. Arsé-kun: Aza: Perhaps the same can be said of him... Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Arsé-kun: Aza: He is going to smack me in the next ten minutes. He is welcome to try. Sheepy: Misyr: Good luck to him! Arsé-kun: *red's putting on a second pan which crow manages the first* Sheepy: Il: Soon... Arsé-kun: *it's beginning to smell a lot like christmas pancakes!* Arsé-kun: *it's actually like 18 days away from christmas but like. shut up* Arsé-kun: *The first cake hasn't even come off the pan yet but despite everything, Ignis is pressed against a window. also it's snowing. for flavor.* Sheepy: Il: Ignis is here. It's too late. Arsé-kun: Raph: As long as he doesn't act up, I'm sure it'll be fine.... Marrok's here, after all. Sheepy: Marrok: *woof......* Arsé-kun: Navarre: Are... we sure that's safe? Sheepy: Holmes: No. Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus can take 'em! Sheepy: Holmes: Really? He's very hot. Arsé-kun: Red: And? Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes:...And pointy? Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus is bigger. Sheepy: Il: Marrok is big, too. Sheepy: Il: He's big because he's related to Clifford. Arsé-kun: Barok: That's an animated dog. Sheepy: Il: He must be based on something. Arsé-kun: Barok: Things don't need to be based on other things to exist. Sheepy: Il: Creativity sure is amazing... Arsé-kun: Aza: .....? Sheepy: Il: I can't figure it out... Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not understand it either. Sheepy: Holmes: Creativity, hmm. Sheepy: Holmes:...It's true. It's difficult. Sheepy: Marrok: *head tilt* Arsé-kun: Red: Is it? Sheepy: Holmes: It's easier to mimic the creativity of others. Sheepy: Il: But that isn't creativity.. Sheepy: Marrok:..........? Sheepy: Misyr: Lend me scissors and I'll show you the creativity that lies in destruction. Arsé-kun: Barok: Denied. Sheepy: Misyr: You're mean. Arsé-kun: Raph: To be fair to a lot of us, most angels weren't meant to be creative, so why would they be designed with the ability to? Sheepy: Misyr: Designed? Arsé-kun: Raph: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Misyr: No creature is really designed to be creative, right? That's part of what makes creativity, well, creative. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I mean, that's fair, but it's natural to humanity. Arsé-kun: Klimt: jesus, is this how you two dirty tal-*barok sends him back to god* Sheepy: Misyr: D-dirty talk?! Arsé-kun: Barok: Ignore him please. It's for your own benefit. Sheepy: Il: Some dirt can't support plant life unless you add nutrients... Arsé-kun: Raph: Thanks Il. Sheepy: Il: Slightly relevant. Sheepy: Il: The lake had some kind of dirt cavern, didn't it? Now the slug lives here instead. Has Navarre met it? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I would prefer not to..! Sheepy: Il: It may be inevitable, but worry not. Sheepy: Il: I will pass judgement upon him if he harms you. Oh, but... Sheepy: Il: You might find his human friend more frightening. Arsé-kun: Navarre: Wwhy would I.... Sheepy: Il: Why would you what? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I don't like you suggesting I'd need protection... Sheepy: Il: You don't know him so you question the need. Sheepy: Il: But you will. Arsé-kun: Navarre: ;;;;;;;;;;^^ Sheepy: Il: You'll know who he is when you meet him. Arsé-kun: *reminder! pancake* Sheepy: Il: Pancakes... are they done? Arsé-kun: Red: Some are! Sheepy: Il:....Who are they for? Arsé-kun: Red: We're choosing? If you want 'em, come super gettem! Sheepy: Il: Pancakes... Sheepy: Il:....Even I can have some... Arsé-kun: *Il gets pancakes!!!!!!!!!!!* Sheepy: *Il starts eating pancakes!* Sheepy: Christo: ...There are people at the window. Arsé-kun: *Ignis is still there* Sheepy: Christo: Isn't he dangerous right now? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, but he isn't going to leave. Arsé-kun: Raph: Just, uh... Throw him a few cakes out the window or something. Sheepy: Christo: Would that be enough? Arsé-kun: Raph: no but it'll prevent him from coming in. Sheepy: Christo:...Scary. Sheepy: Christo: I'll toss him some when they're ready. Arsé-kun: Barok: Do we have a protocol for if he gets in? Sheepy: Il: Marrok will handle him. Sheepy: Il: Marrok can deal with him. Arsé-kun: Barok: Any secondaries? Sheepy: Il: Why do we need a second plan? Arsé-kun: Barok: In case the first fails. Sheepy: Il: It won't fail. Sheepy: *Marrok lifts up his ears. He's waiting.* Sheepy: *Grif slams the door open* Arsé-kun: *Ignis vanishes from the window* Sheepy: Grif: Is there food? Arsé-kun: Aza: Grandson has arrived. Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... for me? Arsé-kun: Kay: Am I hearing that right? *leaning around Grif* Sheepy: Grif: Kay, there's food. Arsé-kun: Kay: This place ain't gonna survive long if people find out. Arsé-kun: *HE SAYS, PHONE IN HAND* Sheepy: Grif: So unfortunate... Sheepy: Grif: Shockingly, the dog isn't interested in eating it. Is it bad? Sheepy: *Marrok is sniffing at the air* Arsé-kun: Red: I super hope not! Do you super wanna find out? Sheepy: Grif: I can have some? Wow... yay... Arsé-kun: *pancake for everybody. no talk only panned cake* Sheepy: *Marrok stays focused on the door* Arsé-kun: Navarre: How.. How long are we gonna do this for? Sheepy: Christo: We aren't doing much, but them? Well........ Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I believe we'll all need to work. Do you want to know why? Sheepy: Christo: Why? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It's free food on a college campus. We're going to get swamped if this gets out. Sheepy: Christo: ................ Sheepy: Christo: I know some ways to cut corners. Arsé-kun: Raph: We aren't cooking them at 600° Sheepy: Christo: I no longer know of ways to cut corners. Arsé-kun: Kay: *clearly guilty of the sin of "oops i told my friends already"* Sheepy: Grif: Wow........ what a conundrum....... Arsé-kun: Kay: Well... I guess there is something we can do. Sheepy: Grif:....What? Arsé-kun: Kay: We help out. Ain't like it's hard. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: How? Arsé-kun: Kay: *staring* What do you think, Moron? Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Sheepy: Grif: I can't cook. Arsé-kun: Kay: I know that. Sheepy: Grif: How can I help, then? This is not on my quest list... Arsé-kun: Kay: Does it need to be? Sheepy: Grif: I won't know what to do otherwise... Arsé-kun: *And now, what nobody was waiting for!!!! Ignis.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Here's what you can do! Keep HIM out of here! Sheepy: Grif: Him...? Arsé-kun: *Ignis attempts to bumrush in, beelining for Food. happy full moon day. feed him* Sheepy: *Grif immediately dashes towards him to stop him!* Arsé-kun: *Ignis gets clotheslined* Sheepy: *Marrok watches closely* Sheepy: Il: Poor Ignis... Arsé-kun: *Ignis growls and goes to sulk under Marrok's fur. good fucking bye* Sheepy: *Marrok sniffs Ignis. Hello* Arsé-kun: *Ignis sulks* Sheepy: *Gawain arrives!* Arsé-kun: *With Merlin close behind. There is free food, why wouldn't he show up?* Sheepy: Gawain: I read your message, Kay. ...But with so few people cooking, how do you expect to keep up with demand? Arsé-kun: Kay: By getting involved, obviously. Arsé-kun: Red: Oi, Biggains! Sheepy: Gawain: Red! You're here, too! With you here, there's nothing to fear! We'll keep up with demand for sure! Arsé-kun: *TWO BUFF GUYS AND A KITCHEN. NO KITCHEN ISSUE THEY CAN'T SOLVE. EXPLOSION* Sheepy: *Gawain puts on an apron and joins Red in making pancakes!* Arsé-kun: *Kay was GOING to join but... they seem to have things covered?* Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... fast... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *plopping onto the floor* hewwo! Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwwoooo!!! *He rushes over to Merlin* Sheepy: Elyan: Is friend!! Arsé-kun: *merlin getting knocked onto his back by excited bird the way a big dog does and he's delighted* Sheepy: *Elyan sits on him. Yay! Friend is here!* Arsé-kun: *a man and his bird. epitome of... idk. i dont have a punchline* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... They're very close... Sheepy: Grif: Elyan is making friends... Very good. Sheepy: Il: Merlin, you seem healthy. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm doing way better now! How are you doing? Sheepy: Il: I feel healthy. Sheepy: *Cold fingers wrap around the back of Kay's neck.* Arsé-kun: *Kay jumps!* Sheepy: Definitely Not Tristan: Hoho... So, you noticed me, Kay. Unfortunately, you'll have to be a little faster to stop this trained assassin. By the way, if anyone asks you who killed you, it was none other than I, Agravain, the manslayer and notable torture expert. Hoho. Hohohoho. Arsé-kun: Kay: Tristan, you dumb motherfucker, I'd recognize your cold-ass hands anywhere. Arsé-kun: Kay: Now get them off my goddamn neck. Sheepy: *Tristan removes his hands* Arsé-kun: *Kay rotates to face him* Arsé-kun: Kay: Did Sunny Deez Nuts ditch you? Sheepy: Tristan: I never needed his help. I have a mental map of this campus. Sheepy: Gawain: I knew I was forgetting something. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bitch, if you weren't cooking right now, I'd pummel you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll also lose. Sheepy: Gawain: Why? Because he messed with you? Arsé-kun: Kay: For ditching the blind guy. Sheepy: Tristan: I know you would never abandon me, Kay... *sob* What a good friend you are... Arsé-kun: Kay: you stop that Sheepy: Tristan: With you by my side, I can conquer anything. Almost anything. Perhaps not evading Bedivere's wrath. Sheepy: Misyr: He seems like a man who would be difficult to anger... What did you do to him? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you want it sorted by date or in alphabet order? Sheepy: Misyr: So he's found Bedivere's hot button and enjoys pressing it... Arsé-kun: Kay: And Merlin has to deal with it, yup. Sheepy: Misyr: Poor guy. Sheepy: Tristan: Bedivere is a monster when he's mad. Arsé-kun: Merlin: HI GRAMPA! Arsé-kun: *from, RIGHT behind Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr jumps* Arsé-kun: Merlin: >:3c Arsé-kun: Merlin: I hewwo'd and everything and you didn't notice me!!! Sheepy: Misyr: You startled me...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: \o/ Sheepy: Misyr: I was deep in thought. Arsé-kun: Kay: And considering Merlin... So pretty shallow? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh, you might think that. Sheepy: Tristan: *He has his eyes open and is staring at Misyr* Arsé-kun: Kay: What's up, Tris? How fucked up is he? Sheepy: Tristan: ....I have seen hideous people in the past... Sheepy: Tristan: But you... are one of the ugliest, most stomach-turning people I have ever met. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... You have GOT to preface that when you say things like that! Sheepy: Misyr: ..... Sheepy: Misyr:....That kinda hurts... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are his lines that bad??? Sheepy: Misyr:...Actually, it really hurts... Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Misyr and starts pulling at his lines* Sheepy: Misyr:???!!???!!! Sheepy: *They aren't making any sounds.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Welcome to Tristan. He sees those. Sheepy: *Tristan continues feeling around and plucking at the lines, none of them producing a sound.* Sheepy: Misyr: Y-you stop that...! Sheepy: Tristan: Is there no beauty among your hideousness? I spoke to you the other day, but I never did gaze upon you. Past me was correct in his actions. Sheepy: Tristan: Do you wear the flesh of the dead? Sheepy: Tristan:...No. The dead do not have lines... Sheepy: Tristan: What is it about you that makes you devoid of beauty...? Sheepy: Misyr:.....Ahh...? M-maybe let's move on? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Tris, demonstrate on someone who ain't an old coot. Sheepy: Tristan: So, you've finally banned me from demonstrating on you... Arsé-kun: Kay: There's nothing I can say to that and still look good. Fuck you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay is old... Sheepy: Tristan: Once again, a man with beauty that rivals even my own is here. Sheepy: Tristan: How does it feel? Sheepy: Grif: W-wow... Me, beautiful... Wow... Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are you saying it like I wouldn't agree? Sheepy: Grif: Kay agrees... Hehe... *He hides his face with his hands* Hehehe... Wow... Arsé-kun: *Kay is pleased. +1 bond* Sheepy: Misyr:...Ouch. Sheepy: Misyr: I feel hurt... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He can't see what we look like, Grampa. He's blind. I'm ugly to him too. Sheepy: Tristan: You're less ugly to me, my friend. Sheepy: Misyr:...What? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are his lines THAT bad?? Sheepy: Misyr: Then is he just messing with us? Sheepy: Tristan: Very bad. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope. Sheepy: Tristan: People only have a few, usually. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can't believe Tristan hasn't taken the chance to demonstrate. *leaning back, smug* He's gotta find some young sprout to pluck. Sheepy: Tristan: I'm just so focused on how ugly this man is. Very sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: :I Sheepy: Tristan: *He approaches Merlin* Arsé-kun: *Merlin bends forward. Get It!* Sheepy: *Tristan plucks his death lines!* Arsé-kun: *glock bell chime!* Arsé-kun: *merlin shudders* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. You're pretty, in a way. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Even blind people know I'm pretty~~ Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Kay smacks Merlin on the back of the head* Sheepy: Tristan: Just like Bedivere. Bedivere may be cruel, but he is hiding true beauty. Sheepy: Tristan: Cruel, yet so very kind. In my mind, he always has a polite smile, even when angry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Correct!! Sheepy: Tristan: No surprise that I'm correct. Arsé-kun: *Raph's taking notes. He's gonna trounce Herb's hypothesis...es. Hypothesi? i hate english.* Sheepy: Gawain: I should make something for Agravain. Sheepy: Gawain: But maybe he wouldn't like a gift... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's a shame. His bitch ass ain't here to do it. Sheepy: Crow: Agravain, huh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If we're making for him, I should at least help! Sheepy: Crow: He's scary. He talks like he's really tortured people... Arsé-kun: Kay: oh you know. Sheepy: Crow: I do. He's been exposed to death longer than I have. He's absolutely tortured people before. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... eh. Sheepy: Crow: You seem unsure, but trust me! Arsé-kun: Kay: If you say so. You've been right before. Sheepy: Crow: Not that anyone recognizes that... Sheepy: Crow: But, anyway... Sheepy: Crow: Are you a reaper? Sheepy: Tristan: No. Sheepy: Crow: So weird! Sheepy: Tristan: I'm being called weird... How sad... *strum* Sheepy: Crow: I've never met a human who can see, let alone touch, death lines before. You know, snapping death lines could kill a person... But I doubt you could break them. Sheepy: Crow: If you could, we'd have a real mess on our hands! Sheepy: Crow: If you could, we'd have a real mess on our hands! Sheepy: Misyr: How do you break them? Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't answer that!! Sheepy: Crow: Well, you... ... Hey, I'm not stupid! I won't tell you that! Arsé-kun: Aza: .... The same as anything else? *wildly unhelpful answer* Sheepy: Misyr: Hmm? Hmmm? Same as anything else? So you could just snip them with scissors? Sheepy: Misyr: You'd just have to be able to see them to know where they are, wouldn't you? And with scissors, you could just snip them. Now, what would happen if you did that...? Sheepy: Crow: I'm not answering that! Sheepy: Crow: If you make a greater mess of things than we already have to put up with, maybe I'll treat you to my crimson fist... directly into your jaw! Sheepy: Tristan: Cutting away one's ugliness... Well, it is difficult to be naturally beautiful like myself, but in ugliness there is usually hidden beauty. *strum* Sheepy: Tristan: Those flaws make people who they are. Sheepy: Tristan: By the way, sir, you're much too flawed for your own good. Consider taking scissors to your lines. Sheepy: Misyr:...Wow. Thanks. Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... What are scissors? Sheepy: Misyr: Two blades connected by a joint used to cut things. *he pulls out a pair of scissors* Like this. Arsé-kun: *Aza Finally gets up to investigate. oo. scissor.* Sheepy: Misyr: Did you want a pair? Arsé-kun: Aza: ......... Yes. Sheepy: *Misyr pulls out a pair of scissors and hands it to Aza* Arsé-kun: *Investigating. Please hold* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *prods Misyr with the scissors* Sheepy: Misyr: They can be dangerous. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Yours are different. Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Yours are baby ones. They'll grow up nice and pointy one day. Arsé-kun: *raph has to stifle laughter* Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... ok. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. These pointy ones are bonded to me. Sheepy: Crow: They have to be there for a reason. Arsé-kun: *Raph could guess but he ain't gonna* Sheepy: Tristan: Maybe it's his personality. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're insulting the bastard so much, you're making me look nice. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. This isn't an insult. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'M insulted! Sheepy: Tristan: Your song is an insight to your true self, isn't it? Tristan: Misyr: So... Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... A lot of falsehoods? Sheepy: Tristan: Perhaps he hides things deep within himself. His true self may be in there.. Yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: why is it called a falsehood. is there a truehood? Sheepy: Tristan: Somewhere in there, there may be a truehood - his true self - lost and forgotten. Waiting to be found. Even he no longer remembers its cry. ...How sad. *strum* Sheepy: Misyr: Or maybe you just don't know how to deal with someone who doesn't match your expectations! Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *mac loading icon* Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... You truly are unaware... Sheepy: Misyr: It's a figure of speech... Arsé-kun: Watson: When? When did you start being a demon king..? Sheepy: Misyr:.... Sheepy: Misyr: After my coronation, of course. Arsé-kun: Watson: Okay, sure. Sheepy: Tristan: Dr. Watson. I almost didn't recognize you. You look so much different from when I last saw you. Hoho. Hohoho. *He hasn't faced nor looked at Watson once.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, that's you. I thought you were a mop. Sheepy: Tristan:....How sad. *strum* To think my beautiful visage is being insulted to my very own face... Sheepy: Tristan: Is my hair out of place? Truly? Sheepy: Gawain: I thought I did a good job at it. Arsé-kun: *Aza cuts the line he was holding.* Sheepy: Misyr: Ghhhhkk...!? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Nothing happened. Sheepy: Misyr: W-what do you mean by that...?! I felt something unravelling! I definitely did! Arsé-kun: Aza: .....? Sheepy: Misyr: No more touching, okay?! All of those lines are a part of me, so if you keep cutting, I won't be me anymore! Arsé-kun: Aza: ... ok. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you. Yeesh... What if it's like a loose thread on a t-shirt...? It gets caught on something and slowly undoes the whole shirt.... Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... Cut the thread off? Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. That's what most people would do... Arsé-kun: Kay: Can we go ten minutes without someone doing some weird-ass shit? Sheepy: Tristan: Kay. Sheepy: *Marrok is gazing at Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: .... There are far more people here than there were when I left. Are we inviting people? Sheepy: Tristan: I was invited. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure are. Sheepy: Tristan: I am the star guest, after all. Sheepy: Gawain: I'm helping! Arsé-kun: Red: He's super helping! Sheepy: Tristan: And he's helping. Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin is here, too! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hello! Sheepy: Grif: I fought a wolf. Woofwoof. Arsé-kun: *ignis is still pissy* Sheepy: Marrok: *gentle woof* Sheepy: *An angel slowly walks in behind Watson. He's looking around curiously.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Do any of you mind that I'm adding to your ranks? Sheepy: ?: So this is a "college"... absolutely incredible! It's not so different from the bakeries in Hell! Arsé-kun: Aza: ....? What is a bakery? Sheepy: Il: Not a fallen angel? Arsé-kun: Watson: Admittedly.... I can't tell the difference. Sheepy: ?: A bakery is a place where demons make pastries and sell them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hey, Earth has them too! Sheepy: ?: So heaven is the only place without them? Humans and demons are both so advanced! Sheepy: ?: When I heard that heaven had fallen, I so desperately wanted to rush back home and make sure no one was harmed... However, how do you return to your home when it's been destroyed? I never knew that this was where everyone ended up. Sheepy: ?: Oh, pardon my rudeness. I should introduce myself, shouldn't I? I'm so used to being "hey, you" and "that angel" that it'd totally slipped my mind that introductions were necessary. Arsé-kun: Raph: It would be a start! Sheepy: ?: My name is Jonathan. Oh, I suppose that's my name in Hell, but I am borrowing it from humans, so perhaps there's no harm in continuing to use it here... Arsé-kun: Raph: Quite a few here use human names too! No harm, no foul! Sheepy: Jon: While I have not been called by my true name for quite some time, my name is Jona- sorry, I'm not used to this. Jeduthun. I am part of the choir, although I was in Hell for business until recently. Sheepy: Jon: By the way, have you seen an angel named Variel? Arsé-kun: *Raph turns to glance in Marrok's direction. Navarre is Looking* Arsé-kun: Raph: Very possibly! Sheepy: Jon: Really?! *His face brightens* Is he well? Is he eating properly? He wasn't hurt too badly in the fall, was he? Is he making friends? *He pauses to take a breath of air* Arsé-kun: Raph: You could always ask him yourself! Sheepy: Jon:......*He frowns* Arsé-kun: Navarre: .... ...... *he doesn't WANT to ruin his pomp.* Sheepy: Il: Navarre, do you know him? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Yeah, but he doesn't recognize me... Sheepy: Il: You've been through a lot. Arsé-kun: Navarre: .... Maybe it's my hair? Or the eyebags...? Am, am I not speaking loudly enough..? Sheepy: Il: What were you like before? Arsé-kun: Navarre: ... uh.... Um. Less this. Sheepy: Il: I see! (Doesn't understand at all) Arsé-kun: Navarre: Ugh... I'll just take it down.. *he starts scratching his hair real fast to get it Down. get down [fast lyrics]* Sheepy: Il: Despite putting so much work into it? ...How do you sleep with it, anyway? Shower it? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I just put it up this morning. Sheepy: Il: So you put it up every day... Sheepy: Il: You feel very much like a Navarre with your hair in a pompadour. I miss it already. You're still Navarre, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I wouldn't change just because I put it down..! Sheepy: Il: *head tilt, stare* Sheepy: Il:....This one is Navarre too. Arsé-kun: Navarre: Uh, yeah, I hope so! Sheepy: Il: If you change your face, I won't know you anymore. Arsé-kun: Navarre: I can't do that! Sheepy: *Jon looks over at Navarre* Sheepy: Jon:?! Arsé-kun: Navarre: !? Sheepy: Jon: Vari?! I barely recognized you with your hair up like that! Sheepy: Il: It's less barely and more not at all, isn't it? Sheepy: Jon: You look so tired...! Have you not been sleeping...? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Ahaha! You don't wanna know! Sheepy: Jon: You should aim to get 8 hours every night... It's not healthy for you not to sleep... Arsé-kun: *Navarre grumbles something about whatever. we know.* Sheepy: Il: Navarre isn't sleeping...? I can fix that. Arsé-kun: Raph: IL NO!! Arsé-kun: Raph: ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Sheepy: Il: A reaction I expected but am disappointed with nonetheless... Sheepy: Jon:....? Sheepy: Il: Singing a lullaby would let him sleep... Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, not in PUBLIC. That's how you cause Problems. Sheepy: Jon: Are you part of the choir? I don't seem to recognize you... Sheepy: Il: The people at the park needed sleep, too. A week of sleep, apparently. Arsé-kun: *raph just applies his hands to his face. head on. apply directly to the forehead. head on. app* Sheepy: Il: How does one get so sleepy? Sheepy: Il: Choir? Sheepy: Il: Why Sheepy: Il: Is Navarre from the choir, too? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I worked with it sometimes.. Sheepy: Il: Can you sing? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Er.... Apparently! Sheepy: Il: You can sing yourself a lullaby, then. Arsé-kun: Navarre: I don't think it works that way... Sheepy: Jon: I'm glad you made a friend, Vari. I was concerned about you... Even now, I can't help but worry. Sheepy: Il: If you ask Raphael, he may be able to help you sleep. Like averting his eyes and ears so I may sing you a lullaby... But I am prohibited from singing lullabies after the incidents. Sheepy: Jon:....Raphael? Sheepy: Jon: The archangel, Raphael...? Arsé-kun: *Raph looks ANYWHERE but this conversation* Sheepy: Jon: *He quickly bows his head* To think that I spoke to you as though we were on the same level... My apologies. I hope you will forgive my error. I am just used to working with Seraph Lamington... Although he is above me, he speaks to me as an equal, and expects the same from me... Arsé-kun: Raph: We are on the same level, don't you worry! EX-Archangel, after al-*gets cut off* Sheepy: Christo: My brother? You've been in contact with him?! Sheepy: Crow: Haaaah? Why? He's not so important. Sheepy: Jon: Your brother...? So you must be Christo... Sheepy: Il: Raphael is very important. That's why he's an Archangel. Sheepy: Crow: Why? Sheepy: Il:.....Because he's important. Sheepy: Crow: Why? Sheepy: Il: Because he's an Archangel. Arsé-kun: Raph: Because I ran about ten different jobs and was competent at all of them. Arsé-kun: Raph: And somehow working here is... But anyway!!!! Sheepy: Crow: That's a lot of jobs. Do you plan on looking for another? Arsé-kun: Raph: Gods no. Sheepy: Crow: You wouldn't be suited for it anyway! Arsé-kun: Raph: You're so right... Sheepy: Il: I don't have a job. Sheepy: Christo: My brother... perhaps soon I can see him again... Arsé-kun: Kay: Do any of you feathery tarts know how to have a conversation and not a monologue? Sheepy: Grif: Hi, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not feathery. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: I wasn't even insulting you. Sheepy: Grif: I'm not included... So sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: Nothing I can do to help you there. Sheepy: Grif: One day you'll include me again. Arsé-kun: *klimt holds up a knife in the bg. barok lowers his arm* Sheepy: Jon: Make sure to keep up with your studies, even if heaven has fallen. Arsé-kun: Navarre: *my Whjat* Sheepy: Il: Navarre? You take classes? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I haven't started, but... This is a college, so it's expected, right? Sheepy: Jon: ? Sheepy: Jon: College...? Classes? So it's not a bakery but rather a school? So Christo has been continuing with his lessons. Very good. Sheepy: Christo: This feels more like Lamington's place to say that than yours... Sheepy: Il: What do you plan to study, Navarre? Arsé-kun: Navarre: ..... I haven't gotten that far! Sheepy: Il: I know where you can start. Arsé-kun: Navarre: Uhhuh? Sheepy: Il: Have you looked at the list of general requirements in order to get a major? Sheepy: Christo: How do you plan to take classes when you don't know how to read? That's why you were struggling with the pancake box, wasn't it? Do you even know the basics? Why don't you start with classes more suited for people early into their education before wasting your time attempting to take classes far with requirements beyond your literacy levels? Sheepy: Christo:....Did I say that out loud? That was meant to be an internal monologue. Arsé-kun: Navarre: That's..... I know how to read, thanks very much!! Why don't you get back to your fancy smart guy classes and shove a stick up your ass? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Classes require the ability to read, hm... Reading English is hard... Why can't it be in Rlyehian, or perhaps Draconian...? So sad... Sheepy: Christo: You know how to read? I see, I see. So you look clueless when you read because you don't understand the contents. Is that it? Why don't you look for help instead of continuing to struggle pointlessly? Arsé-kun: *Klimt is offering the knife again. Barok doesn't stop him this time* Arsé-kun: Red: Lil C-sto, aren't ya super wording that badly? Sheepy: Christo:....? Sheepy: Christo: It's clear what I'm saying, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Red: When I need help, you just ask if I do. You don't bite my head off about it! Sheepy: Christo: *He crosses his arms and frowns* Is that what it seemed like? Arsé-kun: Red: Sure did! Sheepy: Christo:.........I see. How do I phrase this, then... Sheepy: Christo:...Is this better? Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *for once, christo's internal monologue stays internal. for once.* Sheepy: Christo: "Don't rush into college classes, there's a lot of preparation you need to do before going into them"...? Arsé-kun: *never mind* Arsé-kun: Navarre: Th-that's almost completely different than what you said before..!! Sheepy: Christo: No, that's exactly what I said before. Sheepy: Christo: Normally I wouldn't comment, but your struggle with the pancake box made me realize it was necessary. Arsé-kun: Navarre: I really do know how to read, though... ... At least, I did. Sheepy: Christo: After all, college classes require not only heavy reading but also note taking... Sheepy: Jon:....? Sheepy: Jon: Vari, did something happen...? Arsé-kun: Navarre: ................... As one of those smart guys said earlier, uh, the time isn't now! Sheepy: Jon: ? Sheepy: Holmes, sleepily, face down in Marrok's fur: ...the time... is not now.... Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Has it ever been the right time...? Sheepy: Grif: What time is right? What happens then? Arsé-kun: Aza: Either the stars align and the world ends or he actually explains something in a way we can understand. Arsé-kun: Aza: All signs point towards the former as more likely. Sheepy: Grif: Amazing... Such a thing is possible. Arsé-kun: *Barok's sitting in the bg with his head in his hands. so much is happening at once yet jack fucking shit. send help* Sheepy: Crow: It's okay, Uncle. Sheepy: Crow: No reason. Just is! Sheepy: Crow: With the three of us together, we're unstoppable! Arsé-kun: Klimt: What're we doing? Sheepy: Crow: Hmmm... Sheepy: Crow: Good question. No idea. Sheepy: Crow: I didn't get that far. Sheepy: Crow: Do you have an idea? Arsé-kun: Klimt: I have One idea. Sheepy: Crow: Yeah? Is it death? Nobody's on the list today. Arsé-kun: Klimt: I no longer have any ideas. Sheepy: Crow: Dad!!! Killing shouldn't be your solution to everything. It makes work for me! Sheepy: Crow: And Uncle. Arsé-kun: Klimt: Who said I needed to kill them? Sheepy: Crow: You usually try. Arsé-kun: Klimt: ;) Sheepy: Jon: By the way... Are the rest of you angels, too? What are your names, if you don't mind me asking? Sheepy: Crow: I'm the guy whose face you're going to see on every ad one day! Sheepy: Christo: Even on milk cartons? Sheepy: Crow: Especially there!! Sheepy: Christo: Thank goodness. Arsé-kun: Klimt: ..... Arsé-kun: Barok: No. Arsé-kun: Watson: *sighing* That's Crow. I'm surprised he isn't rubbing his band merchandise in your face. Arsé-kun: Barok: Crocell, that's not permission to pull out merch, sit down. Sheepy: Crow: Ehehehe! I don't need to! You'll be begging to get your hands on it once you embrace becoming one of our cattle! Sheepy: Jon:.....Cattle? Arsé-kun: Klimt: Just go with it! Sheepy: Jon: Your name... weren't you a traitor at some point...? Sheepy: Crow:....? Arsé-kun: Klimt: Different guy! Sheepy: Jon: What an unlucky name to have... Sheepy: Crow: It's true! It's so doofy! Sheepy: Crow: But at the same time, you better not insult it. It's my name! Arsé-kun: Barok: This bastard here is my brother Klimt, or Liwet. Whichever you prefer. Sheepy: Jon: It's nice to meet you. Arsé-kun: Klimt: You too. You seem like a perfectly reasonable person. Sheepy: Jon: Oh, thank you. You do, too. Arsé-kun: *Klimt says nothing but he's desperately trying to repress a smirk* Arsé-kun: Barok: That's the first time I've ever heard that in his direction. Sheepy: Jon:...? Arsé-kun: Barok: Moving on. Sheepy: Crow: It's your turn, Uncle! Arsé-kun: Barok: ... ... That over there is Sheratiel, or was. I believe his brother could introduce him to you better. Sheepy: Holmes:...Sheratiel, Sheratiel... *He lifts up his head* I don't know who that is. I can introduce myself. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: We don't use that anymore. Let me go first so you don't overshadow me. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha! Of course! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm Mycroft, previously Mikhae. And now, the showstopper himself. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you, thank you. I could not have asked for a better lead-in. My name is none other than... Sherlock Holmes! My partner, Watson, is right over there. Sheepy: Jon: The Sherlock Holmes...? Arsé-kun: Watson: The one and only. Sheepy: Jon: Incredible!! I thought he was simply made up! What is it like, being his sidekick?! Arsé-kun: Watson: Exhausting. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm? If anyone is the sidekick here, it's me. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, you stop that. Sheepy: Holmes: Without you, none of it would be possible. Arsé-kun: Barok: will you two stop flirting? Sheepy: Holmes: So sorry that you're allergic to happiness, love, and joy, Mr. Reaper. Consider going to an allergy specialist. Arsé-kun: Klimt: Can't believe he developed an allergy to his old workplace. Sheepy: Crow: Eh? Sheepy: Il: Did he work with Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: Occasionally! Sheepy: Il: Van Zieks... Arsé-kun: *barok getting more and more irritable and more and more pencil shaded. he is dying squirtle* Sheepy: Il: Will you explain it to me? Love? I want to hear your perspective.... Arsé-kun: Barok: Later. Sheepy: Crow: Uncle has felt love? Arsé-kun: Klimt: Shocking, isn't it!! Sheepy: Crow: Impossible! Sheepy: Il: My name... Arsé-kun: Raph: This is Il. If he wants to give his prior name, that's his decision. Sheepy: Jon:....? Sheepy: Il: Il Fado de Rie... But Il works. Sheepy: Jon:...Il Fado de Rie? Sheepy: Il: Yes, that's my name. Sheepy: Jon: You have a strange, princely vibe about you that makes me want to protect you... You're just like your namesake! Sheepy: Il: I will un-fall myself right now. Arsé-kun: Raph: Il. Don't. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... If you are going to do that, I'm an available target. I'll be outside. Sheepy: Il: You are not posing a threat... currently. Arsé-kun: Aza: I caused Misyr pain. *he gets up and starts leaving* Sheepy: Il: Sheepy: Il: That is unacceptable. I'll have to deliver judgement unto you now. Arsé-kun: Aza: Good luck. Sheepy: Il: You will see the wrongdoings in your action and change your ways. I cannot kill you in any way that matters, but I can make you experience misery. Arsé-kun: *Aza grumbles a response that no one but Elyan and maybe Navarre is understanding* Sheepy: *Il stands up* Arsé-kun: Raph: Come back in one piece this time! Sheepy: Il: There will be one piece of me that I return with. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I'll allow it. Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa will win. You won't change his mind through acts of violence. Try it and see where being a splatter upon the ground gets you. Arsé-kun: Aza: *despite no longer being visibly present* I am actively attempting to hold back. He is very fragile. Sheepy: Il: *He exits* Arsé-kun: Yog: *paimon, as per usual* How late am I? Is it too late? Is he finally gone?? Sheepy: Grif: He just left to kill Il... Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: pan cake. Sheepy: Jon:...? Where are you? Arsé-kun: Yog: Speaking through a device in my son's bag. I'm too busy to be physically present, my apologies. Sheepy: Jon: I understand. You're just like Seraph Lamington in that regard. Arsé-kun: Yog: I suppose that isn't incorrect. Sheepy: Jon: You know of him? Arsé-kun: Yog: I know of him, certainly. Sheepy: Jon: Are you friends? Arsé-kun: Yog: I said I knew of him, not personally. Sheepy: Jon: Oh, I see. Sheepy: Jon: Have I missed anyone? Arsé-kun: Red: Red Magnus has been skipped over!!! Sheepy: Jon: Who is Red Magnus? The one with the eyepatch? Arsé-kun: Red: Super no, that is me. Sheepy: Jon: I see. Nice to meet you. Arsé-kun: Red: You too! Sheepy: Crow: You skipped over Uncle! Oh, and Yaiba's buddy. Arsé-kun: Watson: We did skip Marrok. *gesturing over* He is not normally that large or unable to speak. Do pardon that. Arsé-kun: Watson: It's a full moon tonight. Arsé-kun: Watson: Outside of that, I'm unsure. Sheepy: Jon: I see. So he's a werewolf. Arsé-kun: Watson: He is. Sheepy: Jon: He's shockingly laid back. Most werewolves are dangerous during a full moon. Arsé-kun: Watson: That he is... The one with him certainly isn't. *as in, Ignis, who finally got a hold of leftovers* Sheepy: Jon: Is he okay? Isn't he on fire? Arsé-kun: Watson: He's just like that. Arsé-kun: Klimt: And back to Barok, since we skipped my dear brother~~~~~~ Sheepy: Crow: It's time for your introduction, Uncle! Arsé-kun: Barok: Barok Van Zieks. Nothing else. As previously stated, you seem to be the reasonable type. Sheepy: Jon: It's nice to meet you. You, too, seem reasonable. Arsé-kun: Barok: I appreciate it. Pleasure to be aquainted. Sheepy: Crow: By extension, so am I! Arsé-kun: Barok: no you're not. Sheepy: Jon: Is turning people into bovine reasonable...? Arsé-kun: Barok: It isn't literal. Sheepy: Jon: A figurative cow... Sheepy: Crow: Why would it be literal? Cows have 4 legs but you only have 2. You're not even half a cow because you don't produce anything that cows do. Sheepy: Crow: So you're...25% a cow? Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 13 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Klimt: And with my dear dear precious *gets a glare from Barok* brother Barak-- *Klimt is hit over the head with Barok's scabbard. crit 100000000 dmg die immediately* Arsé-kun: Barok: Please disregard that. My apologies. Sheepy: Jon:....? I will. Sheepy: Crow: Poor Dad... Arsé-kun: Watson: Everyone else present are students, except for myself and the... And Sherlock's friend who left recently. Sheepy: Grif: And me. Sheepy: Grif: I'm security... Yes. Arsé-kun: Watson: And the security guard. Sorry, Griflet. Sheepy: Christo: If you're security, why do you let anyone run around on campus without permission from the dean? Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: My name is Griflet. I am security. Arsé-kun: Kay: *attempting to lean around Grif* You try controlling the janitor and his family. Good luck. Sheepy: Christo: Is that the only role of the security here? Arsé-kun: Kay: May as well be with how often they start shit. Arsé-kun: *speaking of, very distant azathoth explosion. did he explode or get exploded? yep* Sheepy: Christo: That's true... but even humans can cause problems. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fair enough. Sheepy: Christo: So we should be careful with letting humans in, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Everyone here has already been here more than once. Grif's tried to fight a few of 'em already. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. They lose. Arsé-kun: *Kay doesn't bring up Grif's ever-growing list of dumb deaths* Sheepy: *Beddy slowly pokes his head in* Arsé-kun: Kay: Old fart. Sheepy: Beddy: Good afternoon, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: I forgot you were still on campus. Whatdd'ya want? Sheepy: Beddy: Sorry, I'm still here so I can support my king in this difficult time for him... Sheepy: Beddy: But Aru told me, well... there's free food he may be interested in... Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure is. Go wild. Go insane, go nuts. Sheepy: Beddy:...Really? I can take some? Sheepy: Beddy: How am I supposed to serve them? I've never had a pancake before... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Depends! Are you doing it like a person or like a gremlin? Sheepy: Beddy:...? Sheepy: Beddy: Are you asking me if I plan to feed him the cake or the pan? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I think only Griflet would be willing to eat the entire pan. Sheepy: Grif: Pan is better... yes. Arsé-kun: *Merlin gets off his ass to explain panned cakes to Bedwyr while questioning how he's NEVER had a pancake before* Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... So.. Sheepy: Beddy:...Butter or lunch meat... Sheepy: Beddy:....Or perhaps cheese. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Adding that to list of things I should try to do later. Sheepy: Beddy: It's why the words are so similar, I suppose... Sheepy: Christo:......Do you not have taste buds? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ........... *making the "Bedivere said something fucking stupid" face* Sheepy: Beddy: I do. I've eaten it before, so I know it tastes like that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *reading a text. no longer making the "bedi said a dumb" face* Grampa Primo says to be honest or he won't be. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes? How advanced? Sheepy: Beddy: Does my king need prior bread knowledge to eat it? Arsé-kun: *merlin doubles down on explaining Pan Cake Lore. badly. he's trying.* Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... I don't understand.... Arsé-kun: *Yog opts to chime in with some helpful diagrams. for fun* Sheepy: Beddy: ....?? Sheepy: Beddy: Such flat bread.... Sheepy: Beddy: Would it be an issue if he ate it? He has a cold, I think. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It shouldn't be? Sheepy: Beddy: I'll bring it to him, then. Thank you. Sheepy: *Beddy gets some pancakes for Arthur* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Grampa also says "If Beddy doesn't eat today I'm shaving Baby to have a tonsure" Sheepy: Beddy:?! Sheepy: Beddy: ...Sorry. Give me a moment. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And a picture of a razor that definitely isn't a png. Sheepy: *Beddy calls Primo on the phone* Arsé-kun: Primo: Yessss~~~? Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin...! Don't be cruel! Arsé-kun: *Primo laughs for about a solid minute* Sheepy: Christo: Merlin... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then you'd better eat something!!! Oh, and tell Christo I say hello! He's the fella with the glasses! Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... Merlin says hello, Christo. Sheepy: Christo: ......It's that Merlin, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa's That Merlin, yup! Sheepy: Christo:........ Sheepy: Misyr: Yikes. Look at the time. Sheepy: Christo: He's friends with my brother... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who's your brother? Sheepy: Christo: Lamington, one of the Seraphs. I was supposed to join him, but.... Sheepy: Christo: Seraphs need to have trust in their fellow angels, I believe. Arsé-kun: Barok: ... And do you? Sheepy: Christo: Trust goes both ways. A Seraph needs to be trusted, and to earn that right, they need to trust. Sheepy: Christo: Do you trust me? Arsé-kun: Barok: You've given no reason not to. Hesitant, but sure. Sheepy: Christo: Do you believe that I would not stab you in the back if it benefitted me? Arsé-kun: Barok: This may be a mistake, but I don't. Sheepy: Christo: I see. Sheepy: Christo: Well, I trust you wouldn't stab me in the back, either, I suppose. You've given me no reason not to believe that. Arsé-kun: Barok: I would not. If I had to stab you, it would be from the front. Arsé-kun: Barok: .... Klimt would though. Sheepy: Christo: However, most angels don't trust me, and I don't trust them. It's my failing that I cannot give most a reason to trust me. Simultaneously, it's their fault for being corrupt enough that I can't trust them. They'd throw me under the bus the second it became beneficial to them. Arsé-kun: Barok: And you're not wrong. Quite a few were like that and most likely continue to be like that. Sheepy: Christo: I couldn't become a Seraph because I would be serving those individuals as well as the good ones, and I wouldn't be able to perform properly with these questions in my mind. Arsé-kun: Barok: Understandable. Seraphs need to be impartial. Arsé-kun: Barok: Speaking of which, Dr. Watson, did you locate Mastema? Arsé-kun: Watson: I certainly did! Would you like the short or long version? Arsé-kun: *RAPHAEL IS NOW LISTENING* Sheepy: Christo: What? What did he say? Sheepy: Christo: You asked him, didn't you...? Arsé-kun: Watson: He fully claimed responsibility and laughed about it. Sheepy: Christo: Wh...what... Arsé-kun: Watson: He. Hm. No, I can't say that. Sheepy: Christo:............... Sheepy: Christo: But I trusted him... Sheepy: Christo: Among all the angels I could not trust, he seemed more trustworthy than most... Arsé-kun: Raph: *VIN DI CATED* Arsé-kun: Watson: He certainly had the charisma, but not the defenses. Sheepy: Christo: ......... Arsé-kun: Watson: What I'm trying to say is I shot him in the face. Sheepy: Christo:.....I see. Sheepy: Christo: I thought I couls properly gauge others. Sheepy: Christo: But I really couldn't, could I? Arsé-kun: Raph: You picked the single guy that was good at faking it, unfortunately. I'm sure you've improved over time! Arsé-kun: *raph is desperately trying to hide his excitement that the guy he hated was a bitchass* Sheepy: Christo:....Faking it... Sheepy: Christo: All of it was him faking it... Arsé-kun: Raph: Did you doubletap the fucker?! Arsé-kun: Watson: I tripletapped. You're welcome. Sheepy: Christo:....So nobody liked me after all. (I should've known better than to trust his kindness. No angel would see me in a positive light.) Arsé-kun: Red: Super sad, but Red Magnus is here now! *big red hug surprise!* Sheepy: Christo:....... Sheepy: Christo:....Red. You're not faking it, are you? Arsé-kun: Red: ....?... ....... Arsé-kun: Red: Faking what? Being stupid? Sometimes, but I do like you. Sheepy: Christo: I can trust you, at least. That's what I believe. Please don't prove that wrong. Arsé-kun: Red: Super promise!! Sheepy: Christo:...Thank you. I won't betray you, either. Sheepy: Beddy:........ Sheepy: Beddy: *totally ignoring being told off* It's like ketchup, but brown. Ketchup is spicy, but maybe this is sour. Sheepy: Beddy: Sour wouldn't taste very good on bread... Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's sweet! Sheepy: Beddy: Sweet? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhhuh! Sheepy: Beddy:...I know what sweet tastes like. Sheepy: Beddy: Sweet tastes like smiles and happiness. Arsé-kun: *Merlin has to think about it* Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're definitely right! Sheepy: Beddy: Love is something stronger. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's like.... Well, maybe it depends? Sheepy: Beddy: Chocolate tastes like love. Both bitter and sweet. Sometimes it's a little spicy. Would chocolate go well with pancakes? Maybe it's too complicated a flavor profile for him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes! Yes to all of that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like, sometimes it's light and airy? And sometimes it's heavy? Sheepy: Beddy: That seems correct. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I said that to my Bedi once and he looked at me like I'd said something crazy... Sheepy: Beddy: Has he been in love before? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *the bedi dumb question face again* ... He's my boyfriend. Sheepy: Beddy:......Does that mean he's in love with you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I sure hope so!!!! Sheepy: Beddy: Boyfriend, boyfriend... Sheepy: Beddy:....I wonder if someone is my boyfriend. Arsé-kun: Raph: *leaning over to Misyr* he has no idea Sheepy: Misyr: He really doesn't... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's okay, neither does the other half. Sheepy: Misyr: That's just too sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: * *wo *? Sheepy: Beddy: I could not be a boyfriend... My king is too important to me to distract myself with boyfriendly things... Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that not love as well? Sheepy: Beddy:..... Arsé-kun: Raph: Not the same type, mind you, but it's there. Sheepy: Beddy: Well... Arsé-kun: Raph: Something, something, dedicating your heart and soul to another man? That's amore. Sheepy: Beddy: That makes me his boyfriend, then! I understand! I would die for him! Ahh, but most of his knights are his boyfriends, too... Arsé-kun: Raph: I JUST said it wasn't the same type!!! Sheepy: Beddy: A boyfriend is a man in love with another man...isn't he? Arsé-kun: Raph: Only if they both agree to it! Sheepy: Beddy:.... Arsé-kun: Kay: this is worse than me getting with Grif and that was also pretty awful. Sheepy: Beddy: So one's feelings are only valid if another party agrees.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Also no. Sit down, I am explaining this to you in excessive detail. Sheepy: Beddy: .....? *he sits down* Arsé-kun: *Beddy gets an easy to understand breakdown of the the types of love. romantic, platonic, whatever knights have going on, sexual* Sheepy: Beddy: Platonic... Sheepy: Beddy: So like Sir Gawain and Sir Lancelot... Arsé-kun: Raph: That sounds right to me. Sheepy: Beddy: And romantic... Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Lancelot and the queen. Sheepy: Beddy: But what about those who cover multiple bases? Arsé-kun: Raph: Then it's multiple. Sheepy: Beddy: So you can be multiple boyfriends at once.. Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean. Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean....... Sheepy: Beddy: And a knight experiences love far beyond those. Sheepy: Beddy: Without their king, there is no purpose in life... Sheepy: Beddy: I knew my king would return in the future, but without Merlin, I was drifting aimlessly... Sheepy: Beddy: Yet, unless both parties agree upon it, this is a boyfriendless love. Sheepy: Beddy: I think I understand now. I know what I need to ask him later. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good luck! Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you. While I have served him loyally since I can remember... while he gave my life purpose... I never stopped to think about whether he was comfortable with my feelings. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I'm thinking we still don't have a full understanding here. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best! Sheepy: *Beddy leaves with pancakes.* Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think he understood a word I said. Sheepy: Christo: I agree. Arsé-kun: Red: Me too. Arsé-kun: *Let's follow Beddy!!* Sheepy: *Beddy for some reason is able to bring pancakes into a hospital room!* Arsé-kun: *Because like none of the doctors are there.* Sheepy: Beddy: My king...! Arsé-kun: *Arthur sneezes. hello* Sheepy: Beddy: My king... I brought you a snack. It's bread, but advanced. It's called a pancake. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Cake... Sheepy: Beddy: Shockingly not. It's advanced bread, but I think you have enough experience under your belt with eating bread to be able to handle this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Beddy, what in God's name are you going on about? It's bread... Sheepy: Beddy: The 14th Merlin told me this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin.... Sheepy: Beddy:...Our Merlin, meanwhile... Sheepy: Beddy:...is being very cruel. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Differently than usual? Sheepy: Beddy: If I don't eat today, he's going to shave Baby. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... And did you? Sheepy: Beddy: Well, I came here with food for you after being threatened and told off....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you, but did you? Sheepy: Beddy:.....Because I thought it might make you feel better... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure it will ^^ Sheepy: Beddy: I see. Will you need help? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I... Shouldn't? Sheepy: *Beddy gives the food to Arthur and continues to stand* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hesitantly tries it before shedding his kingly nature to devour it all in record time. Starving. <-exaggerated* Sheepy: Beddy: Was it too bitter for you, my king? Next time, I could get butter for you to neutralize the bitter flavor... Arsé-kun: Arthur: That can be added to it? Sheepy: Beddy: But it can. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin the 14th is a pancake expert. Sheepy: Beddy: .......*he frowns* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Sheepy: Beddy: He would be able to help you much more than I could. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Mayhaps, but I'm not going to call for him. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes, well... Sheepy: Beddy: This may be a bad time to ask this... Sheepy: Beddy: But I heard something concerning today. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How concerning? Sheepy: Beddy: I have been the height of selfish. Not once have I considered your feelings... Arsé-kun: Arthur: On what?? Sheepy: *Beddy kneels, lowering his head and turning his gaze to the floor* Sheepy: Beddy: *He sounds desperate. Distressed. Like he's afraid the meaning of his life is about to be stolen away.* Please forgive me for my selfishness... and let me continue being your boyfriend! Arsé-kun: *Arthur chokes and whips around to stare at Bedwyr* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr, do you understand the words out of thine mouth?! Sheepy: Beddy:....It was explained to me... Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're not in a romantic relationship.... I think? Sheepy: Beddy: That this, too, is a form of love... And that if you love someone, that makes you their boyfriend. But the other party has to agree... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *<- doesn't actually know enough about modern culture to disagree* Sheepy: Beddy: So all of these years, I have been devoting myself to you, centering the meaning of my life around you... not once considering your feelings in the matter. I cannot apologize enough... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr, I knighted you personally. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course you had permission. The way you're wording it, though... Sheepy: Beddy:...Do you regret it? Knighting me...? Can I continue being your ever-devoted knight? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I never regretted knighting you. Don't be absurd. Please continue being my knight, Sir Bedwyr. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Sheepy: Beddy: I didn't realize the error in my ways until Merlin the 14th and Raphael explained them... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *increasingly more visibly confused* What error? Isn't being someone's boyfriend just starting a relationship prior to possible marriage? Sheepy: Beddy: M...marriage...? Sheepy: Beddy:....... Sheepy: Beddy: My king... Sheepy: Beddy: I believe... I made a mistake... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... I believe you did also. Sheepy: Beddy:.............. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... *thinking* ....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Was it actually an error? Sheepy: Beddy: ...? Sheepy: Beddy: My king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Thinking aloud. Pardon me. Sheepy: Beddy: I suppose I let my fears get the better of me.... Once I thought I might have been pushing myself on you, I grew very scared... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm glad we were able to settle it without worrying you more. Sheepy: Beddy: *He lifts his head and finally looks at Arthur. He's smiling and teary-eyed. The rare Beddy smile! It's real!* Thank you for allowing me to continue to devote myself unto you, my king... You are the meaning of my life. Arsé-kun: Arthur: As... Expected? ...Hm... No, that isn't quite right here. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is desperately attempting to keep his poker face intact for his own dignity.* Sheepy: Aru: ...Oh, no, I had a month from now. ... Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, please, continue to interrupt. Sheepy: Aru: Well, it seemed like something important was happening...Beddy, you're supposed to hold up a ring right now. Sheepy: Beddy: Wh... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't think either of us were quite prepared for this conversation... Arsé-kun: *Arthur is not shooting down the topic.* Sheepy: Beddy: Ring...? L-like, for marriage? Sheepy: Beddy: B-but! I'm not even his boyfriend yet! You have to be a boyfriend before marriage now, don't you?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I. I, er. Um. *he's at a loss for words* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Yews weren't already? Sheepy: Beddy:?! Sheepy: Beddy: My king has his wife, Guinevere... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Had. Sheepy: Beddy: Had, yes... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Like how you did as well.. Sheepy: Beddy: It's been so long that I don't really remember her face... but I never forgot yours, my king. Sheepy: Beddy: I could never forget your face. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That, uhm. Thank you. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course. Sheepy: Beddy: If I'd forgotten your face, I never would've been able to forgive myself... Sheepy: Beddy: I'm sure that even if I were to lose my memories, I would still remember your face! ...Sorry. This must sound silly. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has pointed his gaze to the floor. Poker face failing. Abort. Abort. Abort.* Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, I must be embarrassing you... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Please continue. Sheepy: Beddy: For some reason, my feelings for you are just spilling out... Sheepy: Beddy: But if I continue on this path, I won't be able to stop, and then you'll never get to rest... The doctors will be mad at me, I'm sure... Hehe... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: How am I supposed to take a-rrest like this? The police? *fully aware the pun is absolutely god-awful* Sheepy: Beddy:....Hehehe. Art, your sense of humor is just like I remember it. Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets the Desired Result!!!! Yes!!!! Success. He's pleased* Sheepy: Beddy: I suppose this confusion of mine lead to good things, after all. Arsé-kun: Duncan: ... Dad wants ya both ta "geddon wit' it" an'... Oh, he said don't say that. Oh well! Geddon with' it! Sheepy: Beddy:?! Wh-what do you mean, get on with it...?! You walked into my king's room uninvited and interrupted our conversation... Arsé-kun: Duncan: *blank child stare he absolutely picked up from satoru* Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: I'm so very confused now... Sheepy: Beddy: My king... do you understand? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have a feeling I do... Sheepy: Beddy: Please explain. I don't... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe we've been told to start an actual relationship... Sheepy: Beddy: We're already in an actual relationship... Sheepy: Beddy: The relationship of a knight and his king is far beyond most relationships... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Sheepy: Beddy: After all... Sheepy: Beddy: I would wait an eternity if it meant we would be reunited! ... Ah, I suppose I did, and we really were...! Sheepy: Beddy: Most relationships aren't like that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's true! Sheepy: Beddy: You see? We are in an actual relationship. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So if I.... Referred to you, Sir Bedwyr, as the second King of Camelot, what say you? Sheepy: Beddy:......? Sheepy: Beddy: My king...? Do you no longer intend to be king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is not what I said. Sheepy: Beddy: .....*thinking* Sheepy: Beddy:....I think I understand now. Arsé-kun: *Arthur gives Beddy a moment to process* Sheepy: Beddy: You're asking that I rule alongside you? Sheepy: Beddy: That's... well... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. And that right is normally reserved for who? Sheepy: Beddy: Those of royal blood... which I am not. Arsé-kun: *Arthur understands Merlin's (14th's) pain and just looks to Aru for help* Sheepy: Beddy: I do not believe I would live up to your expectations in such a role... Sheepy: Aru: Umm... Beddy... Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin is much more knowledgeable than I am... Arsé-kun: *Duncan just wordlessly fades out of the scene. his job was done* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I am not marrying my father, Bedwyr. Sheepy: Beddy: ...What? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin may be more knowledgeable, but I'm not marrying him. That would be absurd. Sheepy: Beddy: M-marry? I never suggested such a thing... Arsé-kun: raph; i am in genuine pain. i am taking mp/sp damage Arsé-kun: Arthur: .................... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Pardon my language, but for fuck's sake. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Sheepy: Beddy: Aru, please never use such language! Arsé-kun: Arthur: One becomes royalty through marriage, Beddy! I am asking you to rule aside me! Sheepy: Beddy:?! Sheepy: Beddy: Marry... me? Arsé-kun: Arthur: If we're so beyond relationships, it's the most reasonable outcome. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I said what I said. Sheepy: Beddy:.... Of course. That seems logical. Sheepy: Beddy: I see, so I am your boyfriend! Arsé-kun: Arthur: And I yours. We got there in the end! Sheepy: Beddy:.......... Sheepy: Beddy:........................ Sheepy: Beddy: R-romantically? You would be with me? *finally realizing it* Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's what I've been saying! Sheepy: Beddy: I didn't really get that from what you were saying.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: And I barely understood you for the first few minutes. Sheepy: Beddy:........I worry I won't live up to your expectations... But I'd be happy to be with you! ... Romantically! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *overjoyed. i dont have an emote for this* Sheepy: Beddy:......I'm not really good at this... I hope you won't be too disappointed... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure I won't be! Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *didnt bother knocking* Agravain says you have terrible taste. End of message. *just fucking leaves* Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Aru, give me Excalibur. Sheepy: *Aru gives him Excalibur* Arsé-kun: *Excalibur is planted through the wall to express his displeasure* Sheepy: Agravain: *audible* Nakajima, he was so pleased by my comment that he gave me a free sword. I know someone who would want that. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *audible* You take it then. I'm sure nothing you deserve won't happen. Sheepy: Agravain: *audible* It's fairly similar to my own, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *audible* Similar to the sword you grave-robbed, you mean? Sure, if you're blind. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Sheepy: Agravain: *audible* Do you think Galantine could cut through its cousin? Sheepy: Agravain: *audible* My uncle is known for breaking his own swords. Perhaps this one has hairline fractures and is simply waiting to shatter. Sheepy: Aru: Whose idea was it to let you two be neighbors... Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *audi.. look we get it we can hear them* Do you think Ame-no-nuhoko can stand making contact with it? Sheepy: Agravain: Probably. It's divine, isn't it? Excalibur isn't divine. It was made by the Lady of the Lake, but presumably, she isn't divine. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Only one way to find out. Blatant disrespect. Sheepy: Agravain: If it can't, I can laugh at you. Arsé-kun: *Excalibur is kicked back through the wall and clatters onto the floor. rude* Sheepy: Aru:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... *anger is increasing. anger is increasing. ang* Sheepy: *Aru picks up Excalibur gently and starts rubbing it with the cloth she carries it in* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Agravain, if it weren't for the laws of this land, I would have slaughtered you. Sheepy: Agravain: You would kill your own nephew? Well, I suppose you are used to such things. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ......... I'm going to make sure you are placed in a remedial class with the worst people on campus. Sheepy: Agravain: How cruel of you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You should be used to such things. Sheepy: Beddy: Why does Sir Agravain taste so happy... Arsé-kun: Arthur: My nephew is so mean to me. Sheepy: Agravain: Of course. I have to be. Sheepy: Agravain: If I'm not, your ego will grow to massive proportions. Arsé-kun: Arthur: My What. Sheepy: Agravain: You weren't aware of your ego? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have that these days? I thought I lost it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I thought it maybe got left behind in Avalon. I haven't seen it since. Sheepy: Agravain: You did because of people like me. You can thank me later, Uncle. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll be sure to consider it. Sheepy: Agravain: You'll need me around for all of the praise you're about to get from Sir Bedwyr. Ah, so sorry. I mean, my king. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Gee. I didn't know you were like that. Sheepy: Agravain: I'm not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll have to... Oh, what was it? Newspapers? Put it in the papers. Agravain is like that. Sheepy: Agravain: I only act like this because you'll do something to embarrass yourself otherwise. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll do that anyway. Sheepy: Agravain: Not while I'm around. Sheepy: Agravain: I won't let you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then come stop me. Sheepy: Agravain: And catch your cold? No way. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: You're going to anyway. Hole in the wall, idiot. Sheepy: Agravain: I'll never forgive you for this, Uncle. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He will. Sheepy: Beddy: He always does... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Anyway!!!! I'm sorry you had to witness all of that, Aru. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, well... Sheepy: Aru: I'm just happy things worked out well in the end! Sheepy: Aru: Beddy isn't very good at social things, so you'll need to be patient with him, okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've..... Noticed. Sheepy: Beddy: Hehehe... *sheepish grin* ....... Sheepy: Beddy: Is it so obvious...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. I'm sure it can be worked on. Sheepy: Beddy: It's easier with a helmet.. I can just make noises instead of truly responding and not look people in the eye and people will still think that I'm a great conversationalist.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Never mind. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll work hard to improve myself, my king! Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, buf the idea of looking anyone in the eye with evil eyes like mine... Sheepy: Beddy: .....I'll go get my helmet later, my king. Arsé-kun: Arthur: On that subject, I should be praising you. You've been out and about without any face coverings... And this is the first statement like that all day. Sheepy: Beddy: Th... thank you, my king! However... it has been the height of cruelty on my part... Sheepy: Beddy: Exposing these eyes for others to see... I'll have to be careful not to look you in the eye. Not even you are capable of resisting their charms, my king. Sheepy: Beddy: Although... covering my eyes around you all the time may be difficult... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then I'll need to learn to resist. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't have any control over it... Sheepy: Beddy: Can you really just resist it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Only one way to find out. If not, we take it to Merlin. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin can cancel it out with his own. Sheepy: Beddy: ...However. Not to brag... Sheepy: Beddy:...I can cancel out Merlin's... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... .... I fold. Sheepy: Beddy: I couldn't used to, but over time, I grew capable of it. Sheepy: Beddy: Could you do the same with my eyes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps in the past, but not now. Sheepy: Beddy:.....Let's ask Merlin what we can do. For now, I'll just cover my eyes... Sheepy: Aru:...Oh, I was here to ask! How are you feeling, Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: A bit better, but not quite to my standards. Sheepy: Aru: By the way, did you enjoy your pancakes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I did!! Sheepy: Aru: You might enjoy them even more with fruit! Sheepy: Beddy: Bitter with sweet... Sheepy: Beddy:...It doesn't sound very good... Sheepy: Beddy:..Unless it's chocolate? Chocolate tastes like love... Love has a nice flavor. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's not bitter.... Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Cai will be shocked to find out about us, I just realized... Sheepy: Aru:...I'm not so sure. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah, Sir Marrok will find out eventually, too... Sheepy: Agravain: Sir Marrok better not pull the stunt he did earlier. Sheepy: Agravain: He's too big to be indoors today. What was he even thinking? Arsé-kun: -Wednesday, December 8th- Sheepy: Gray: Moozzaaaarrrttt..... Mozaaaarrrttt....!! *His voice doesn't sound like Salieri's, for once. Bad sign.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: *not even looking up from his tablet* How am I dying today, Gray? Sheepy: Gray: Mozart! You will go into the bathroom and face the evil within...! Arsé-kun: Mozart: what? *he looks up* Arsé-kun: *Mozart holds back the shit joke. this time* Sheepy: *Gray is in his armor. Salieri is not.* Sheepy: Gray: There's a giant bug in the bathroom! You will kill it! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I didn't think you were the type! Sure, sure! Sheepy: Gray: Hah! Normally I am the bug slayer! Arsé-kun: Mozart: How big are we talking? Newspaper or shoe? Sheepy: Gray: Car! Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... Arsé-kun: Mozart: You don't make jokes. Oh, dear. Sheepy: Gray: Salieri is cowering in there as we speak... Sheepy: Gray: The door is blocked... Sheepy: Gray: You will slay it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd love to! Sheepy: Gray: You will hit it with your car. You are an expert at killing things with your car. Sheepy: Gray: If Salieri is eaten by bugs, I will never forgive you. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I wasn't driving!!!!!! I keep telling you this!!! And you won't forgive me anyway! Arsé-kun: *Mozart takes a rifle off one of Salieri's little reapers and heads to the bathroom* Sheepy: *Inside, Salieri has backed into a corner and is shaking all over. There is a giant bug hovering in the doorway.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Jesus Christ. Arsé-kun: *Mozart smacks the bug to the floor with the gun before shooting it like 3 times. maybe 5* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Fucking Jesus Shitting Christ. How did that get in?? Sheepy: Salieri: I... I don't know. I just looked over and there it was...! Sheepy: Salieri: Is it dead... is it really dead...? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Horrible. Awful even. You didn't crap your pants, did you? *he shoots the bug again* Sheepy: Salieri: Of course not! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why couldn't your lord and savior Gray shoot it? *he hands the rifle to Gray* Sheepy: Salieri:....... Sheepy: Salieri: I don't know... maybe it made him feel sick, too...? Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... Well, I wanna live today, so I better not ask! Sheepy: Salieri: You have a higher tolerance for things like this. Arsé-kun: Mozart: And you're right! Sheepy: Salieri: The idea of a bug like that touching me makes my skin crawl... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hmm. I think I'm gonna dump it on the Dean's doormat like a cat. Sheepy: Salieri:...Good idea. I think I'll go and rest for a bit... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Call if anything happens~~ Sheepy: Salieri: Of course. Make sure to answer if I do. Sheepy: Salieri: It must have been the scare... I feel a little sick. Hopefully lying down will help... Let me know if you find out what it is. Arsé-kun: *Mozart mock salutes before throwing his sweatshirt over the bug and then realizing how fucking stupid that was* Arsé-kun: *mozart picks it up anyway and leaves to dump this on someone's doorstep. probably randy's.* Sheepy: *Salieri goes to bed. Gray waits by the front door.* Arsé-kun: *Mozart instead opts to hand it to Griflet. hey, security. hey* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... A food bribe... Tasty... Arsé-kun: Mozart: I shot this six times in my bathroom, is this your problem now? Sheepy: Grif: Bullets for seasoning... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm going to actually hurt you in a way that matters. Sheepy: Grif: It was one of my problems. Sheepy: Grif: You shouldn't have left the other one behind. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Other? There was only one shitter in there. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... That's not very good. Sheepy: Grif: Now I have to find the other... Sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: If we're lucky, someone else will kill it. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Prof. Mozart, you will kill it if you see it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gladly. Sheepy: Grif: Good. Now, I'll go hunting. Good luck. I don't understand phones, so don't call me if you find it. Arsé-kun: Kay: You have GOT to learn to use it. Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Let's go. Arsé-kun: *Mozart opts to go minecraft: the way home* Sheepy: *Gray is waiting by the door, pacing anxiously* Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm not ready to die yet. Does it have to be so soon? Sheepy: Gray: You!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oh, me? Sheepy: Gray: How dare you take so long! Mooozzaaaarrttt!! If it were not for the disaster that is upon us, I would slay you on the spot! Arsé-kun: Mozart: ? Is there another bug? Griflet says there's another. Sheepy: Gray: Urk... Well.. Sheepy: Gray: It's not that... Sheepy: Gray: Salieri left the house without me... Arsé-kun: Mozart: I thought he was going to lay down? Sheepy: Gray: Well, I did too... but I noticed it was cold in his room... Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... uhhuh? Sheepy: Gray: He wasn't in it, and the window was open... Arsé-kun: Mozart: ........... Sheepy: Gray: Even worse, you're a terrible influence! Arsé-kun: Mozart: H-hey, I wasn't even here this time! Sheepy: Gray: His coat and shoes are still here! Arsé-kun: Mozart: ?! Sheepy: Gray: He learned that sort of behavior from you! If he gets sick, I'll never forgive you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'll accept that! Sheepy: Gray: Did he at least call you? Arsé-kun: Mozart: No. Are his reapers still here? Sheepy: Gray: Well, there's one. Arsé-kun: Mozart: One. Sheepy: Gray: It's the purple one. Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... I regret letting that one use my tablet. .. My angels are gone too? Sheepy: Gray: Yes. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Definitely a problem, then. Let's go track him down, and then you can kill me for my sins. Sheepy: Gray: Of course! Arsé-kun: *they agree for once. the stars are aligning somewhere* Sheepy: Gray: If I was Salieri, where would I go... Sheepy: Gray: Somewhere with musical instruments... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why would he leave willingly in the first place?? Sheepy: *The purple sash clad reaper goes by in the bg with a warm drink in its hand. It's busy and not paying attention to the everything around it.* Sheepy: Gray:....Because... Sheepy: Gray: Maybe another bug came inti his room and he panicked and jumped out the window. Sheepy: Gray: I didn't hear any screaming, but he's the type to have his words caught in his throat when he's scared. Maybe it's out of consideration of your ears! He should just scream and make you suffer! Sheepy: Gray: And then he fled to Griflet for help. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why don't we go find him instead of making game theories? Arsé-kun: *Mozart grabs Gray by the collar (somehow. probably a practiced maneuver) and just starts going back out. we are Going* Sheepy: Gray: But what if he left because he doesn't like me anymore?! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Don't be stupid. Sheepy: Gray: But I couldn't protect him from that bug... Sheepy: Gray: Maybe he'll return if we call to him. Sheepy: Gray: I doubt he has his phone... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Only one way to find out. Sheepy: Gray: By calling him! Arsé-kun: *Mozart lets go of Gray to call Salieri's phone* Sheepy: *The default ringtone is heard! It's close-ish!* Arsé-kun: Mozart: There! Sheepy: Gray: Right! Arsé-kun: *They crash into where they heard the ringtone! They find... Salieri's phone.* Sheepy: Gray:...Eh? Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... ... *making a face* Sheepy: Gray: What... did you dial the wrkng number? Sheepy: Gray: But it's so bori... serious that it must be his... Arsé-kun: Mozart: I smell blood. Sheepy: Gray:?! Where? Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... This way. Sheepy: *Gray follows Mozart* Arsé-kun: *unfortunately they dont find salieri. they find a random student half dumped in a bush. sad.* Sheepy: Gray:....? Sheepy: Gray:....Their neck... Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... Ant doesn't usually bite people... Sheepy: Gray: Did Salieri do this? Usually vampires will stop the bleeding after feeding, I thought. But he didn't. Arsé-kun: *and now a stupid check i call "can mozart pick up his husbands scent on a rando* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Mozart investigates and then stops the bleeding himself* Arsé-kun: Mozart: It was him. Hundred percent. Sheepy: Gray: Maybe you don't go around leaving people to die... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hm? *looking up* What was that? Sheepy: Gray: Salieri did this... Sheepy: Gray: It's so hard to believe... If anyone would stop someone's bleeding, it would be him. Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... This might be my fault. I forgot to grab more blood bags earlier. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Might!! He'd still clean up after himself! Sheepy: Gray: Maybe he was so hungry that he rushed off to the next person and forgot. Arsé-kun: Mozart: If that turns out to be the case, feel free to shoot me through. Sheepy: Gray: I will, I really will! Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... We can't just leave a student here though. Sheepy: Gray: I will continue to hunt for him while you bring this student to the hospital, although I don't know if I can trust you with such a task. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You absolutely can. It's not Ant or you, so I can't mess it up. Sheepy: Gray: You would mess up with Salieri? Arsé-kun: Mozart: No, I'd just... Ahh... Later. Sheepy: Gray: Fine. Be back quickly. Arsé-kun: *Mozart picks up the student and is Gone. He's shmoving* Sheepy: Gray:......Maybe he's not so... No! Do not let him trick you! He's as bad as you think he is. He's worse! He's putting on a kind image to trick you...! Sheepy: *Gray continues the hunt for Salieri* Arsé-kun: *He doesn't see anything yet. Something sees him.* Sheepy: Gray: *He's oblivious to the fact that he's being watched.* Sheepy: *Gray continues looking for Salieri* Sheepy: Gray: You shouldn't be biting students, you know! Arsé-kun: *You shouldn't be tripping on plants either but here we are! Failing a basic walking maneuver with Salieri!* Sheepy: Gray:....! *He looks over to Salieri* Sheepy: Gray: There you are...! Sheepy: Gray: I was worried. You look terrible. Arsé-kun: *he sure fuckin does look terrible. he didn't even bother to clean the blood off himself.* Sheepy: *Gray approaches Salieri* Sheepy: Gray: Let's go home, okay? Arsé-kun: *Gray gets blankly stared at in response* Sheepy: Gray:....... Sheepy: *Gray tries to help him up* Sheepy: *Gray merges with Salieri!* Sheepy: *Gray heads back, finally remembering to pick up Salieri's phone on the way home* Arsé-kun: *no new messages.* Arsé-kun: Salieri: .. eh? Sheepy: Gray: We're going home now! Don't worry about anything! Arsé-kun: Salieri: Did I do it again..?! Who was it?? Are they okay?? Sheepy: Gray:........ Sheepy: Gray: It's Mozart's fault! Arsé-kun: *for once it actually is.* Arsé-kun: *Hi Lot! .. Bye Lot! I'd leave too if one of my teachers was in scary armor.* Sheepy: Gray: That's the guy you bit. See? He's fine. Mozart was supposed to bring him to the hospital, but he can't even do that right! Arsé-kun: Salieri: How? Sheepy: Gray: I guess he's tough. Arsé-kun: Salieri: Then where's Mozart? Sheepy: Gray: Probably shirking his responsibilities at home... Sheepy: Gray: He's good at letting people die. Arsé-kun: *great news! (for gray!). mozart isn't there when they get back* Sheepy: Gray: ....Where is he? Arsé-kun: *the angels dont know. the reapers dont know. we dont know* Sheepy: Gray:....Well. I guess it's just you and me now, Salieri! Arsé-kun: Salieri: Please don't leave my husband to die please!! Sheepy: Gray: So picky! Arsé-kun: *Salieri is going to turn this armor around if you don't behave!* Sheepy: Gray: ...Ugh. Fine! Because it's you! Sheepy: *Gray walks out of the house and begins retracing their steps* Arsé-kun: *this proves unhelpful. mozart also left this area and gray knows it* Sheepy: Gray: Gee, he doesn't seem to be anywhere. Oh well. Arsé-kun: Kay: *distantly* --not fucking dead, Griflet! Sheepy: Grif: Prof. Mozart is dead. Sad. Sheepy: Gray: What?! Finally! ... Wait, that was my job! I'm going to slay his killer! Arsé-kun: Salieri: He's dead?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Great, now you scared the other music teacher, Moron! He's not even dead!! Sheepy: Gray: Even worse, I'm not the culprit! Arsé-kun: *Mozart's fucking dead (figurative)* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... He looks dead... Arsé-kun: Kay: Dead people don't breathe. Sheepy: *Salieri rushes over to Mozart* Arsé-kun: *No amount of Gray's undying hatred can stop him* Sheepy: Salieri: Mozart! *he shakes Mozart* Mozart, wake up! Sheepy: Gray: Maybe he got drunk and decided to take a nap? Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you also stupid? Sheepy: Gray: It would be in character. Arsé-kun: Kay: im surrounded by idiots. Sheepy: Gray: That makes you the dumbest one here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Damn right. Arsé-kun: Mozart: ....? Sheepy: Salieri: Thank goodness... you're awake... Sheepy: Salieri:....*he shifts Mozart's collar to check his neck* Arsé-kun: *no (new) bite marks.* Sheepy: Salieri:....Thank goodness. Arsé-kun: Mozart: ...? ??? Where have you been?? Sheepy: Salieri: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gray, where was he? Sheepy: Gray: Why should I tell you? The guy you were helping wandered off. You should do better if you want to trick me into believing you can imitate a decent person. Arsé-kun: Mozart: ? ???? ???? Sheepy: Gray: You're the worst! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I know that, thank you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: But how did the guy you bit recover that fast? *realization he said that aloud* oopy Sheepy: Salieri:....I really bit him... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Guess it really was my fault that time! ^^;;;;;; Sheepy: Grif: Attacking students is against the rules, even for professors. I will have to bring this up to Randy. Arsé-kun: Mozart: *raising a hand* The reverse is true too, is it not? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you people please just get to the part where you say who it was? Sheepy: Salieri: I've seen him with one of my students many times. The one with the harp. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Purple. The short haired one, not the other one. Sheepy: Salieri: I don't know his name. Sheepy: Grif: Did someone attack a professor? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hi, I'm the professor in question!! My head still hurts. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. You're a professor in more than just name. Yes. Arsé-kun: *kay exits scene left briefly to unleash a chain of swears so powerful it would kill a rat* Sheepy: Grif: Who attacked you? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Same guy we're already talking about. Kid's probably just panicking. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm.. Hmm... Lot attacked you... Sheepy: Grif: It must have been in a cool way... Wow... Lot is so cool... Arsé-kun: Kay: Focus, Grif! Why the fresh prince of fuck-air would he even be way out here?? Sheepy: Grif:...Uhhh... Sheepy: Grif:...Maybe the bug. Sheepy: Grif: Shans are not like normal bugs. Sheepy: Grif: They're tastier. Wow, Prof. Mozart is so kind to me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: *someone likes me even if its for an absurd reason* Sheepy: Grif: I will never forget your kindness. Maybe. Oh. Yes. Arsé-kun: *kay's on the side making calls. someone fucking has to* Sheepy: Grif: I forgot to mention about the Shan. They may be tasty, but watch out. Arsé-kun: Mozart: please tell me you didn't actually eat that. Sheepy: Grif: I would not be thanking you for a meal I did not eat. Sheepy: Grif: They can go inside of your brain and control you. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oh, that's much worse, thanks! Sheepy: *Salieri is now lost and afraid.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: See, Gray? Killing that bug was important! So thank you for letting me have the honor! Sheepy: Gray: Hah. You only did it because you enjoy killing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I lose no matter how I respond to that. Sheepy: Salieri:...Gray, don't project yourself onto others. *he sounds exhausted* Arsé-kun: Mozart: If I enjoyed it, we wouldn't be here. Sheepy: Gray: Well, you must have enjoyed it when you killed me! Sheepy: Salieri:...Ugh. Sheepy: Salieri: Mozart? Is your head doing better? Arsé-kun: Mozart: not at all, thanks! Sheepy: Salieri: How did he attack you? Do you know? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I. I'm not prepared to get yelled at by an angry wraith for not remembering how I got a head injury. Sheepy: Salieri:..... Sheepy: Salieri:......*He gives Mozart a peck on the forehead before looking away shyly!* ...Maybe this is close enough to where you were hit. Arsé-kun: *Mozart winces slightly bc ow but +50 sp healed by my wonderful husband* Sheepy: Gray: Don't fall for his tricks, Salieri! Especially not like that...! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gray, you are the worst person I have met on this toontown server. Sheepy: Gray: Well, you're-- Arsé-kun: Mozart: Just shoot me already. Sheepy: Salieri: Please be quiet, Gray. Sheepy: Gray: Both of you are so cruel sometimes! Arsé-kun: *mozart! gives up and doesn't give him a response* Sheepy: *Grif returns with most of a Shan. He's chewing.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... That's disgusting, you're disgusting, give me five hundred dollars for making me witness this. Sheepy: Salieri:.......*gag* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Always the critic for things you've never tried... Arsé-kun: Mozart: ........ *pointedly not looking* Sheepy: Grif: This was in Lot's brain. But not anymore. Sheepy: Grif: He should be fine... Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: So you left Lot on the ground and brought back a dead bug? Sheepy: Grif:...... Arsé-kun: Kay: Uncool. Sheepy: Grif: *thinking* Sheepy: Grif: Sleeping outside is good for you. Sometimes. Sheepy: Grif: Other times it's not so good for you. Sheepy: Salieri: It's freezing out here and you left him out here to die?! Your job is to protect the students! *He stands up* Do it properly! *He begins heading in the direction Lot went* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Get His Ass! Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Humans... are fragile... Hmmm.. Even cool ones... Arsé-kun: Kay: Uh, yeah, duh. Sheepy: Grif: It doesn't make much sense... Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, if Lot dies 'cause you left him injured in shit weather, I'll never forgive you. Sheepy: Grif: Is Lot weak? Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you? Sheepy: Grif: No, because I can die many times. Sheepy: Grif: Lot could die from being cold and hurt? It doesn't make much sense. Sheepy: Grif: I wouldn't die from that. So is he weak? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I guess so, Sir "I spend most combat dead". Sheepy: Grif: Is that an issue? I'll be alive again eventually. Arsé-kun: Kay: And if you're not? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm? Sheepy: Grif: Dad will revive me when I die. Arsé-kun: Kay: And if he doesn't? Sheepy: Grif: Then I'll be dead. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe stop depending on getting revived, you idiot. Sheepy: Grif: My usefulness will be done when I die. So long as I'm useful, I'll continue to live. Arsé-kun: *Kay is visibly frustrated but gives up. -bond points* Sheepy: Grif: Dad may not revive me instantly, but he eventually will. If he doesn't, it's because I hold no value anymore. Sheepy: Grif:......... Sheepy: Grif:.....Although. It's frustrating. Sheepy: Grif:........Humans value their own lives because they're finite. Arsé-kun: Mozart: As someone not human, can I offer a point? Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Mozart: You don't need a purpose to be alive, finite or not. Sheepy: Grif:........ Sheepy: Grif: If I don't have a purpose to live, I will be facing an eternity of hollowness. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I've been alive since 1756 and let me tell you! No you will not! Arsé-kun: *kay frantically googling something in the bg* Sheepy: Grif: I must have a purpose. Even if I'm not good at it. Even if people are disappointed in my lack of capabilities. Sheepy: Grif: I will just become stronger to suit my purpose better... Yes. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Is "Being there for other people" not one? Sheepy: Grif: I am here to protect others. Sheepy: Grif: Humans are weak, so they need protecting. Arsé-kun: Kay: And how can you do that if you're dead on the floor? Learn to goddamn dodge I swear to fucking god Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: It doesn't really bother me... Arsé-kun: Kay: If someone dies while you're fucking dead, whose fault is that? How can you protect anyone if you're dead?? Sheepy: Grif: If I can't protect others while dead, I hold no responsibility for what happens to them during my death, right? Sheepy: Grif: But I have to protect them... Arsé-kun: Kay: If you could've prevented your own death and didn't, who knows! Sheepy: Grif: I just have to get stronger... Arsé-kun: Kay: This is useless. I'm leaving. Sheepy: Grif: If this is my strongest... Humans need better... Humans need better than this... Sheepy: Grif: If I'm not cut out for this... The humans will die... Arsé-kun: *there's a sudden burst of noise from Paimon. possibly arguing. none of it is any earth language* Arsé-kun: Hastur: hlirgh ’bthnk wgah’n y' nw-agl!! Arsé-kun: (rough tl: heretic in my house!!) Sheepy: Grif: So loud... Sheepy: Grif: Remember the mute button. Okay? Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'll use English for the enlightenment of the staff. Go home immediately, as decreed by the Dean. Except you, Green. Sheepy: Grif: Again? Portals and everything? So I just have to get everyone to go home. Arsé-kun: Hastur: No. Don't make this more complicated than it needs to be. Make sure anyone outdoors goes indoors. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. I'll do my best.. Yes. Sheepy: Nyar: *Slightly more distant* I can't believe we're relying on Griflet's best to save the students and faculty. They're doomed for sure. Randy, are you really too cheap not to get proper security? Arsé-kun: Randy: *also distant* With what funds, Nyarla?! And why is that guy even here?! Sheepy: Nyar: Don't ask me! Sheepy: *Grif does his best, running around and sending people indoors.* Arsé-kun: *He's succeeding just fine, so no idea what Nyar's on about* Arsé-kun: *Yog hasn't inputted, but I'm sure Hast and Nyar have quite a bit.* Sheepy: *After sending people home, Grif goes back to find Kay.* Arsé-kun: *Kay dipped into the coffee shoppe. That's a good safe zone. Grif can see him at the window* Sheepy: Grif: *This is satisfactory. He considers doing another check to make sure he didn't miss anyone.* Arsé-kun: *If he wants to!* Sheepy: *Grif begins to leave to do one last check.* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Stage right!! Sheepy: *Grif looks to the right* Arsé-kun: *BIG WHITE BLOB MAN. OH NO NOT YOU AGAIN* Sheepy: Grif: .....!!!! Arsé-kun: Randy: *still distant* whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?!??? who did we anger to make him show upppp?!!? Sheepy: *Grif begins to back off before realizing that Kay is nearby. He's in danger! Grif opts to stand ground.* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *... i dont have anything to add. ygol got the nat 20. sure, grif rolled an 18, which would have let him survive anything else for more than ten minutes, but the nat 20. griflet, meet ground. Chicxulub crater incident.* Sheepy: Grif: Uu...gh.... ........ *His body, unsurprisingly, is very broken. Yet he's still trying to stand!* (Kay is in danger... Kay will be disappointed in me if I die...) Sheepy: *Grif stumbles towards Ygol before collapsing on the ground. He tries to pull himself forward with his arms, but they're too damaged to function right now. His only option is to die thinking about how much he's disappointed Kay.* Arsé-kun: *and like an IDIOT! like a STUPID BITCH! Kay runs out to drag Grif inside* Sheepy: *Grif would beg him to go back inside, but he's already gone limp.* Arsé-kun: *They ARE going back inside! It's fine! It's fine!! Kay's not going to vomit everywhere and then self destruct! yet* Sheepy: *Good move, Kay!* Arsé-kun: *Once inside, Kay jams his hands into Grif's inventory and starts pushing old items on Grif. One of these will work!!!! Chaos cookie! (effect fails due to death) Chaos cookie! (effect fails due to death) Chaos cookie! (full stomach) Chaos cookie! (full hp/mp restoration!) Chaos cookie! (minor healing) Ch-* Sheepy: Grif:......Mmgh... Arsé-kun: Kay: One of those worked! Welcome back. Sheepy: Grif:....Ugh. Is it gone...? Arsé-kun: Kay: No. What do we do now?? Sheepy: Grif: You need to stay inside. Uh... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Do we throw scalding hot emo on it until it goes away? Sheepy: Grif: Paimon. What can be done? Arsé-kun: Hastur: Hide and Pray. The usual script overseer is currently doing their best impression of the most pathetic bubbles I've ever seen, and I've seen them get murdered. Sheepy: Grif:........ Sheepy: Grif: Kay, let's hide. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't gotta say it twice! Sheepy: *Grif hides!* Arsé-kun: *Kay tries to hide with Grif but doesn't fit. Gotta find a new spot.* Sheepy: *Grif doesn't like splitting up from Kay. What if Kay is attacked?* Arsé-kun: *Do You Mean: The EXACT thing happening RIGHT now, directly after the display window was shattered?* Sheepy: Grif:!!! Sheepy: *Grif bolts out of his hiding spot to protect Kay!* Arsé-kun: *Y'goln[YOU FOOL]ac has Kay by the neck by one big, meaty hand. He ignores Grif entirely* Sheepy: *Grif stabs him!* Arsé-kun: *Ygol would slightly glance at Grif if he had a head. he doesn't. he's still looking though.* Sheepy: Grif: ....! Sheepy: *Grif continues to attack him in an attempt to dent his HP!* Arsé-kun: *Ygol says something in perfect english in response to a particularly good hit, but it's so dirty it cannot be recorded. sp damage* Sheepy: Grif: ?! Sheepy: Grif: Let go of him! Arsé-kun: Ygol: .... Why would I do that? He hasn't figured out the safe word yet~ Sheepy: Grif: You'll suffer if you don't! Arsé-kun: Ygol: Sexy. Sheepy: *Grif shoves a chaos cookie into Ygol's other mouth hand!* (it rolled Charm for status) Arsé-kun: Ygol: ... Why don't you offer something more... substantial? Sheepy: Grif:...! Uncle, why can't your cookies work in my favor for once?! Arsé-kun: *Kay is struggling to breathe. Hurry!* Sheepy: Grif: ....! Sheepy: Grif: Humans can't speak in a state like that! You'll need to loosen your grip if you're looking for a "safe word"! Arsé-kun: *Ygol once again responds in a way that would cause him to be marked nsfw by community standards* Sheepy: Grif: If you refuse to let him go...! I promise you! You WILL perish by my hand! Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow! But I'll become your fear! Arsé-kun: Ygol: I'll look forward to it, puppy~ Sheepy: Grif:......! Arsé-kun: Ygol: I'm only going to.... Borrow, this. Do not be so concerned. Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: Isn't there someone else who could work instead? Arsé-kun: Ygol: Not quite~ Sheepy: Grif: What... what makes him special? Arsé-kun: Ygol: Potential to be my very own key~~~ Sheepy: Grif: Mmmghhh... That's... ....... Sheepy: Grif: Will it kill him...? Arsé-kun: Ygol: I hadn't even considered that until now. Hm hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Will it? Arsé-kun: Ygol: Only if I choose to use him as a puppet, but that's not quite what I'm looking for. Not nearly depraved enough for my tastes~ Sheepy: Grif:...So if he's not your key, you'll release him? Arsé-kun: Ygol: I'll consider it, just for you~ (he's not. he's blatantly not going to) Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: If you don't release him, I'll go through with my promise from earlier. Arsé-kun: Ygol: Am I meant to be threatened, bottom? I don't even know who you're supposed to be. Sheepy: Grif: I won't spare you the dignity to give your slayer a name, even as I'm shoving you six feet under. Arsé-kun: Ygol: Six feet under what? Your mas[LOUD INCORRECT BUZZER] Sheepy: Grif: Wow, you speak in such meaningless words to me. Arsé-kun: Ygol: ... ... Arsé-kun: Ygol: sex. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.. The sex language... You're multilingual... I see. Sorry. I don't speak it. Arsé-kun: *hastur is dying of laughter meanwhile* Sheepy: *Nyar is realizing the strength of stupidity.* Arsé-kun: Ygol: I could change that. I'm sure you're going to pursue me, aren't you? You want this? You want some of this? Sheepy: Grif: Only one thing. Kay. Arsé-kun: Ygol: Hm hm~ I can see the appeal. Maybe I'll keep it for myself. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe if you were nicer to people and didn't threaten them, you might have friends. Arsé-kun: Ygol: I haven't endangered you... Twice. Sheepy: Grif: Are you saying you want to be my friend? Arsé-kun: Ygol: ................... Arsé-kun: *Griflet successfully blue-screens an Outer God. Great Work!* Arsé-kun: *stifled laughter from hastur and yog from Paimon* Sheepy: Grif: We can be friends, but I'd need you to release Kay unharmed. I understand you seeing if he's the key to your freedom, at least. Arsé-kun: Ygol: .... One letter from "Key". One letter off. Now I have to try. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. But please release him unharmed afterwards. Arsé-kun: Ygol: In your definition or mine? Sheepy: Grif: Mine. Humans are too fragile for your definition. Arsé-kun: Ygol: Implying you aren't one, with how fragile you are? I can break you with one hand. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... That's true. I come from two strong parents and didn't get what made them strong from either one. Essentially, I'm a human who can't fit in. Arsé-kun: Ygol: Hm, hmm. It certainly is hard to fit in. Sheepy: Grif: That's what friends are for. Sheepy: Grif: A group to fit in with. Arsé-kun: Ygol: .... I am leaving. *he says something else dirty* Sheepy: Grif:.........Just make the right choice, please... Arsé-kun: Ygol: Considered. Sheepy: Grif:...Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Ygol fucking leaves, with kay, and with no concrete evidence he's going to return kay* Sheepy: Grif:...........I... had to do more... What could I have done...? Sheepy: Grif: Kay will never forgive me for this... Arsé-kun: Yog: *leaking out from behind the counter as a mass of orbs and other misc stuff* WHAT WAS THAT. Sheepy: Grif: An avatar of the god of depravity, I think. Arsé-kun: Yog: NOT WHAT I WAS REFERRING TO. I KNOW WHO THE DEFILER IS. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Not sure what you mean... Arsé-kun: Yog: YOU ATTEMPTED TO REASON. WITH THE DEFILER. Sheepy: Grif: What would you have done? Arsé-kun: Yog: EXPLODED HIM WITH MY MIND. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Can I do that? Arsé-kun: Yog: I DID NOT HESITATE TO PASS THAT DOWN. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... I don't know how to... Sheepy: Grif: Anyway... I realized... Sheepy: Grif: You're locked away, and you seem lonely, a bit. Sheepy: Grif: But people are willing to talk to you. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... YES? Sheepy: Grif: Nobody is willing to talk to him and he's also locked away. Arsé-kun: Yog: ARE YOU SUGGESTING WE ARE OF THE SAME ILK? Sheepy: Grif: You're easier to understand... Sheepy: Grif: You know how to talk to people... Arsé-kun: *hastur laughter again* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I WILL BE WATCHING THE TIMELINES. IF YOU ARE REQUIRED FOR FURTHER ACTION, YOU SHALL BE INFORMED. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sheepy: Grif:...Are you disappointed? Arsé-kun: Yog: NO. I AM SURPRISED YOU DID AS WELL AS YOU DID. HE IS INTOLERABLE EVEN TO US. Sheepy: Grif: Other than being threatening, he wasn't that bad. Sheepy: Grif: He says confusing things sometimes... but everyone does. Arsé-kun: Yog: HE WAS TRYING TO MAKE SEX JOKES. YOU KNOW WHAT SEX IS. Sheepy: Grif: You make jokes too. Arsé-kun: Yog: .......... Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... THE SAME KIND? Sheepy: Grif:....Not sure. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Yog: ......... I HAVE FOOTAGE TO REVIEW. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... have fun. Arsé-kun: Yog: I WILL NOT. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Rest well. Arsé-kun: *yog leaves. hastur shows up* Sheepy: Grif: Hi, Uncle. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I wasn't aware you had such charisma. Where were you hiding it? Sheepy: Grif: Uh... back pocket... yes. Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... Okay. Sheepy: Grif:...Hahaha. Arsé-kun: Hastur: *unimpressed* Sheepy: Grif: Thank you for your guidance. Arsé-kun: Hastur: You're welcome. Don't expect it often. Siding with you was more entertaining. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Uncle saw me as entertaining... Arsé-kun: *this is... a compliment? maybe?* Sheepy: Grif:....Happy. Even Uncle helped. Sheepy: *Nyar appears!* Arsé-kun: *Randy appears after him* Sheepy: Nyar: A broken window...! Arsé-kun: Randy: That's your priority and not the essence of defiler on the floor? Sheepy: Nyar: I was trying to ignore that in hopes that someone else would deal with it. Arsé-kun: Randy: I'll buy you a new mop after. Sheepy: Nyar: Fine, fine! Arsé-kun: *Hastur bails. bye* Sheepy: Nyar: Fine work, Grif! I was on the edge of my seat! It's the funniest thing I've seen in a while! Sheepy: Grif: Uh... thanks.. Arsé-kun: Randy: That's a compliment. Arsé-kun: Randy: You did handle that remarkably well. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Even Randy praised me... Hehe... Sheepy: Grif:....But now... Sheepy: Grif: ...Kay isn't here... Arsé-kun: Randy: If Yog isn't screaming about needing to rescue him, then he'll be back. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Sheepy: Grif: So I just wait... Sheepy: Grif: ....Maybe I need more intelligence so I can handle situations better... Arsé-kun: Randy: ... *pulling up his own menu* You have an int stat of 13. Is it just a poor modifier..? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Maybe... Sheepy: Grif:...Maybe it's that I'm lacking in experience. Arsé-kun: Randy: Experience, hm... Arsé-kun: Randy: .... Sheepy: Grif:.... Arsé-kun: Randy: Lets see how experienced you are already. I'll be outside. Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Randy: I want to see how you've grown for myself. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Hm... So you have a ruler outside... I understand, maybe. Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm challenging you, Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: ...! To combat! Arsé-kun: Randy: Yes. I'm in a rare mood, so I may as well take advantage of it while the self-control is busy. Sheepy: Grif: Let's fight! Sheepy: Nyar: I'll watch! Sheepy: *Grif goes outside* Arsé-kun: *Randy is waiting for him. Hastur has come back to watch.* Sheepy: *Nyar is now outside to watch.* Sheepy: Grif: I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Randy: That's what I'm hoping for! Sheepy: *Grif readies his sword!* Arsé-kun: *Randy readies his own silver... sword?* Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Randy: What? Sheepy: Grif:...Your weapon is interesting. Sheepy: Grif: Is it a sword? Arsé-kun: Randy: It functions as one. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... cool... Sheepy: *Grif lunges at Randy!* Arsé-kun: *Randy goes to block but is a moment too slow!* Sheepy: Grif: *He continues to swing his sword now that he's in range!* Arsé-kun: *Randy jumps back out of range, clearly unnerved* Sheepy: Grif: *he backs off* Arsé-kun: Randy: I didn't think you'd go straight into killing range! Okay, I see where this is going! Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Is it bad? Arsé-kun: Randy: I don't enjoy my life being at risk! Sheepy: Grif: *shock* Arsé-kun: Randy: You can spar without going to kill, you know! Sheepy: Grif: Randy isn't immortal.... Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm not going to confirm or deny anything. Sheepy: Grif: Fear of losing your life is an important thing to retain, I think.... Arsé-kun: Randy: It is. If you get too complacent, you get lazy. Sheepy: Grif: That must be my issue... Arsé-kun: Randy: Maybe. Lets try this again. Sheepy: Grif: Scary... Arsé-kun: *Randy lunges for Grif!* Sheepy: *Grif, shockingly, dodges!* Arsé-kun: Randy: Excellent! Sheepy: Grif: If I bleed on the ground, Kay will be unhappy... Sheepy: Grif: So I have to try not to bleed... Arsé-kun: Randy: Whatever motivates you! Sheepy: Grif: Yes... I'll work hard for Kay. Arsé-kun: *Randy nods and swings at Grif again* Sheepy: *Grif barely manages to block, stumbling back from the impact!* Sheepy: *Grif attempts a counterattack!* Arsé-kun: *Grif succeeds, causing Randy's key-sword to hit the ground. And his sword hand.* Arsé-kun: Randy: ... Arsé-kun: Randy: That's inconvenient. Sheepy: Grif:..... Arsé-kun: Randy: Time out. Let me put that back on. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... now you can't make vulgar hand signals as well... Arsé-kun: Randy: Was I known to do that?? Sheepy: Grif: ...Suddenly felt correct to say... yes. Arsé-kun: *Randy gets his hand back, he needs that* Sheepy: Nyar: Need a hand, Randy? Arsé-kun: Randy: Yes. Preferably this one. Sheepy: Nyar: Hmm. Hmmmm. Sheepy: *Nyar moves to Randy's side* Sheepy: Nyar:.... Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmmm. Arsé-kun: Randy: How bad is it, doc? Sheepy: Nyar: Most people would spar with fake weapons... Arsé-kun: Randy: I doubt he has one. Sheepy: Grif: Fake? Arsé-kun: Randy: To prevent this from happening. This is my fault, I didn't consider it. Sheepy: Nyar: I'll replace it. Herb can fix this. Arsé-kun: Randy: Good enough. Sheepy: *Nyar gives him a temporary shadow hand!* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... hmmmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Randy. Arsé-kun: Randy: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Why don't humans grow it back? Arsé-kun: Randy: We just can't. Sheepy: Grif:........ Sheepy: Grif: What is the design benefit to human fragility? Arsé-kun: Randy: I have no idea. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... well... it's confusing. Sheepy: Grif: Humans can't grow their limbs back, but they can make new ones that their brain somehow can control... Arsé-kun: Randy: We just make up for what we can't do with technology. Sheepy: Grif: My cousin can move his arm... but sometimes he takes it off... Sheepy: Grif: Technology... Sheepy: Grif: I want to learn how to use technology one day so I can protect humans better...yes. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe I'll teach you if you beg. Arsé-kun: Randy: Don't be weird about it. Sheepy: Nyar: Okay, okay, fine. Sheepy: Grif: Yay... Uncle will help.. Arsé-kun: Yog: *tip popip* You own a Practice Sword. Please equip it to prevent further incident. Sheepy: Grif: I do? Sheepy: *Glitchy text appears over Yog's text. It says, "Friendly spars are not meant to result in bloodshed. If you want to practice reckless dismemberment, do it on your own time!"* Arsé-kun: *A new pop up appears, repeating this in r'ylehian* Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun: *Yog practically throws the practice sword out of Grif's inventory. There! Take it!* Sheepy: Grif: *he picks up ths practice sword* ...Looks weak. Arsé-kun: Randy: It's so you don't cut me in half if I make a mistake. Sheepy: Jauf: *glitchy text and textbox* Randolph Carter. Your security would improve faster if he had more experience with questing and dungeons. Arsé-kun: Randy: ... *<- is across the way from Grif and can't see it from here* Sheepy: *A distorted, skin-crawling pop-up noise rings out from Zepar* Arsé-kun: *Randy jumps before hesitantly checking it* Sheepy: Jauf: *A glitchy textbox appears! The font and caps keep changing on the text.* RanDOLph. Caryer. Security. Imlpfove more. With EXPriNCE. Can FILL IN. FReE. FREEFREEFREE. Wiyh SecurTY. Occasnly. So heEEEE cN GET EXEXEXEXEX- Arsé-kun: Randy: .... I'll consider the offer. Please just call next time. Arsé-kun: Randy: Where were we? Sheepy: Jauf: *Overlapping the previous text* IN reTURN. KinG. NO monEY. nO MODrn EDU. Cat. Cat. Cat. ioN. NO JOB. JOBJOB. JOB. No MOTOVation. HELP? Arsé-kun: Randy: I don't make the rules for these kinds of things... I'm sure there's a viable loophole somewhere... Sheepy: Jauf: *The text blanks briefly before new text appears* It is Winwinwinwinwinwinwin. EverYONE benFITS. I Will NOT dissdisspoint YOU. Soooooooooo o o o rry for Ruption. Return. Y/N? Y/N? Y/N? Wrong THING. To zspar. Arsé-kun: Randy: Can I just speak to you two in person after I'm done here? Sheepy: Jauf: *giant font with confetti effect* YIS Arsé-kun: *Randy picks his swordkey back up and looks to Grif* Sheepy: *Grif will patiently wait for 25 turns. At which point, he will begin his assault.* Arsé-kun: Randy: Sorry about that. We can continue now. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. Jaufre talks a lot... yes. Arsé-kun: *bc i dont feel like writing combat, They Go Back To Sparring* Arsé-kun: *someone gets hit like a whack a mole* Arsé-kun: *sadly tickets do not come out* Sheepy: *Nobody loses limbs and that's important!* Arsé-kun: *that's SO important! bruises, yes* Arsé-kun: *anyway grif survives it. he got a bunch of exp. he learned to FUCKING DOOOOOOOOODGEEEEE* Sheepy: Grif: *tired* ...Wow.... I learned a lot... Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm glad to have helped you. Do you have any other business to be attending to? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Maybe nap time...yes. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhhhh... Thanks. Let's do this again sometime. Arsé-kun: Randy: Sure! Arsé-kun: *training is OVER! bonus xp gained. achievement: dodge 5 times in one match. he doesnt even have achievements* Sheepy: *Grif heads home! He's tired.* Sheepy: *Grif enters the dorm room* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *painting in the living room, sitting on Bedi, making a general mess* We're alive! Sheepy: Bedi: Thankfully... Arsé-kun: Artair: Hello, Griflet! Sheepy: Arturia: We decided to hide here. Sheepy: Tristan: So many guests in my glorious abode. Of course, an amazing host such as myself can handle them with ease. Arsé-kun: *lance is not robbing the pantry* Sheepy: Gawain: This isn't your room, Tristan. Arsé-kun: Kay: *under tristan* i'm handling your ass with difficulty. Sheepy: Tristan: That's because you aren't skilled at handling- handling- *he buries his face in his hands in an attempt to not laugh* Arsé-kun: Kay: Handling what? Handling what, Tristan? Sheepy: Tristan: My- my- *giggling* Arsé-kun: Lot: My ass. Arsé-kun: Kay: I fucking hope not. Your flat ass isn't the one on my ba*cough, cough* Sheepy: Tristan: Flat, you say? Are you a flat earther, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: Nah, at this point I think the universe is a cosmic joke. Sheepy: Grif:...Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. That fucking hurt, you know. Arsé-kun: *kay's wearing a scarf indoors. no reason probbaly* Sheepy: Grif: Kay... I'm so glad you're alive... Sheepy: Grif:...I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to free you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I got to listen to a guy have a fight with his own conscience for like ten minutes in three languages. You caused it. Sheepy: Grif: .....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Later! Sheepy: Grif:...........So violence isn't always the answer... Arsé-kun: Lot: It never has been. Arsé-kun: *Jaufre isn't here for once. thank fuck* Sheepy: Grif: By the way, if you're wondering, Jaufre is fine. Probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: I wasn't. Sheepy: Bedi: Nor was I. Sheepy: Arturia: I'm mainly wondering where Aru is. Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably with Arthur. Sheepy: Arturia: Makes sense... Sheepy: Gawain: It's not often that the gang is all together in one room! If it was later in the day, it would almost be like a sleepover. Arsé-kun: Lot: And you would be passed out for all of it. Sheepy: Gawain:...Early sleepover! Arsé-kun: Kay: It's always a sleepover when it involves Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: *mumbling in his sleep* I'm not sleeping... Sheepy: Gawain:....You're right. It is a sleepover. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Your dad's texting me, Grif. He says go pick up the new student at the front gate before Jauf does it. Arsé-kun: Kay: No idea why he can't just say it himself. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Time to work again... Sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you want me to tell him to go fuck himself and let Jauf do it? Sheepy: Grif: Jauf can do it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I've already told off one god today. What's one more? Arsé-kun: *Statements that concern Lot.png* Sheepy: Grif: If the new student can't handle this campus at its Jaufre, they can't handle it at its imminent disaster... yes. Arsé-kun: *That is equally concerning actually* Arsé-kun: Kay: Aight, told a space god to shove it up his own bubbly ass. Sheepy: Grif: A new student... So many recently... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's weird we're getting them mid semester like this. Sheepy: Grif: Randy will be happy anyway. Sheepy: Bedi: I hope they're nice. Sheepy: Arturia: If they're not, just avoid them. Arsé-kun: Kay: If they're not, I get to insult them and eat shit for free. Sheepy: Gawain: Give them a warm welcome and they'll have to be nice! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd go rob Merlin of his telescope to see Jauf make a fool of himself but I'm a fucking bench. Sheepy: Gawain: I can fix that. Sheepy: *Gawain easily lifts up Tristan* Arsé-kun: Kay: My goddamn hero. *he pulls himself up and goes to commit a minor robbery* Sheepy: *Gawain puts Tristan on the floor* Sheepy: Tristan: My bed has vanished... *sob* How sad... Arsé-kun: *Fou sits on Tristan* Sheepy: *Tristan sadly pets Fou* Sheepy: Bedi: Even if we're in the same dorm as them, we may not need to interact. Arsé-kun: Kay: Nah, I'm gonna be a nuisance. If they can't handle us at my worst, they suck. Sheepy: Bedi: I understand. Sheepy: Bedi: Let me know how they look. I'm currently a chair. Sheepy: Grif: I'm currently a Griflet. Arsé-kun: Kay: I sure fucking hope you are, Grif. Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: *Kay smirks and shakes his head before aiming the telescope at the window with his eyepatched side. to see if anyone notices* Sheepy: Grif: Is Jaufre doinf his job well? Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't see shit. Sheepy: Grif: But do you see Jaufre? Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, do you not see something wrong here? Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: Your binoculars are missing an eye. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... That's binoculars, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: *he sighs and puts the telescope to his always-seeing eye. nobody noticed. sad.* Sheepy: Gawain: Do you see anything? *He joins Kay* Sheepy: Tristan: I want to look, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: I see Jaufre taking his sweet ass time. Arsé-kun: *Let's watch Jaufre do Grif's job!* Sheepy: Jaufre: So which of you two is the new student? Sheepy: Percival: Oh, that would be me! My name is Percival, and I will be a student at this school starting... today, I guess! Sheepy: Jaufre: Percival... The round table names really are popular. Arsé-kun: perci's parent: They really are. Sheepy: Jaufre: Feels strange. It feels like I was drinking and laughing with them just yesterday. It felt like those days would never end! Ahahahaha! Sheepy: Percival:.....? Arsé-kun: perci's parent: ..... ....... *tilting sunglasses to squint* Sheepy: Jaufre: I was going to show you to your dorm. You know, the Percival I knew dressed nothing like you. Actually, he barely dressed. Arsé-kun: perci's parent: .... *grumbling* He was a nightmare. How did he not get sick going out like that? Sheepy: Percival: Thank you. I appreciate it! Sheepy: Jaufre: No idea. He never got sick? ....Hmmm? ..... Arsé-kun: *knightly eye contact made.* Sheepy: Jaufre: *He gets way too close to Perci's parent and stares into his eyes* Arsé-kun: *Perci's parent backs off but keeps the eye contact up. Far Too Close* Sheepy: Jaufre:.... Sheepy: Jaufre: Ahhh! Sir Calogrenant! It's been a while, hasn't it?! *He claps Calo on the shoulder a little harder than intended* Good to see you alive! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Calogrenant: It's good to see you as well, Jaufre... But I must ask. How are you alive? Sheepy: Jaufre: Ah! My friend can do anything! Arsé-kun: Calo: So file it under "useless for me to know". I understand. Sheepy: Jaufre: Hmmm? Sheepy: Jaufre: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Calo: Before you take my son, is there anything I should be informed about? I haven't been in contact with any others as of recently. Sheepy: Jaufre: Your son? Arsé-kun: Calo: We are not having this conversation out here. Sheepy: Jaufre: Ah, well, let's see... Things you should know... Sheepy: Jaufre: Do you have a phone? Arsé-kun: Calo: Of course. Sheepy: Jaufre: Do you know what Discord is? Arsé-kun: Calo: I do. Sheepy: Jaufre: I'll dump everything on you there! By the way, why is this the safest campus in your opinion? The Defiler just visited. Arsé-kun: Calo: The... What? ... Because it seems to have the least damning incidents? Is there information I'm not privy to? Sheepy: Jaufre:....... Sheepy: Jaufre: Nyarlathotep is the janitor here. Arsé-kun: Calo: .......... Sheepy: Jaufre: Azathoth is a frequent visitor, but he doesn't cause much in the way of trouble. Sheepy: Jaufre: Many members of my friend's family like to visit. Sheepy: Jaufre: But incidents generally only affect a small group of people and rarely have lasting consequences. Ahahahaha! Ah, except when Glaaki gets involved. Arsé-kun: Calo: ........................... Sheepy: Jaufre: But he's been neutralized. Arsé-kun: Calo: .............. How is this the safest one?? Sheepy: Jaufre: Azathoth and this angel both like trying to kill him. Sheepy: Jaufre: Hmmm... Everyone is worse? Sheepy: Jaufre: Did you want to see your son's dorm, too? The security guard lives there. Arsé-kun: Calo: ... I don't see why not. Sheepy: Jaufre: It's a whole Round Table over there. Arsé-kun: Calo: Literal or not? Sheepy: Jaufre: You think I'll ever run into a Jaufre? Ahahahaha! Unlikely! Sheepy: Jaufre: Ahhh? Only figurative. There's even an Agravain there. Arsé-kun: Calo: How confusing... Arsé-kun: Calo: Let's get moving before someone gets frostbite. Sheepy: Jaufre: Yeah, I'll tell you everything later! Sheepy: Percival: I'm looking forward to meeting my roommate. Sheepy: *Jauf leads them to the dorm* Arsé-kun: *the dorm is tall. always will be unless SOMEONE (aza, yog, etc) fucks with it. its hard to see but kays leaning out with the telescope still.* Sheepy: Percival: *He looks up towards Kay with the telescope* ......? Sheepy: *Perci waves!* Arsé-kun: *Kay waves back* Sheepy: Percival: At least one of the residents here seems friendly. Sheepy: Jaufre: They're absolute trouble makers. Arsé-kun: Calo: Isn't it unsafe to have a building this tall..? Sheepy: Jaufre:........ Sheepy: Jaufre: The architecture is probably fine. Sheepy: Percival: What do I do if the building falls down? Sheepy: Jaufre: It's not going to fall down. Sheepy: Percival: But if it does? Sheepy: Jaufre: Anyway, we're here! Arsé-kun: Calo: Stairwells are the safest spot, according to statistics.. Sheepy: Percival: I hope my room is near a stairwell. Arsé-kun: *if you look carefully you can see angra peering out of a window. hes Coming* Sheepy: Percival:....? Arsé-kun: Calo: What? Sheepy: Percival: I thought I saw someone, but maybe not... Arsé-kun: *Calo is now watching for movement* Arsé-kun: Calo: ... There. *he points* Sheepy: *Perci looks where Calo is pointing* Arsé-kun: *Angra's pressed up against a window, staring at them. Very classy* Sheepy: Percival: It's Angra... How did he end up here? Arsé-kun: Calo: Good Lord. His father must finally be letting him out of the house. Sheepy: Percival: His dad is very protective of him. It's a surprise. Arsé-kun: Angra: *opening the window* Per-ci-val~~ Fancy meeting you here! Sheepy: Percival: It's nice to see you, too! Arsé-kun: Angra: I'm shocked! Papa Safety's letting you go! Wow! Arsé-kun: Calo: *grumbling* here we go again Sheepy: Percival: I'm more surprised that your dad let you go... Arsé-kun: Angra: He had to! There's been some bad stuff happening around the family! Sheepy: Percival: Is everyone okay? Arsé-kun: Angra: Grandpa 2 has ptsd now but everyone else is fine! Sheepy: Percival: PTSD... Arsé-kun: Calo: What on- Arsé-kun: Angra: That's what happens when giant ocean squids! You know! Arsé-kun: Calo: *fear* Sheepy: Percival: The Kraken sank his boat... Arsé-kun: Angra: Says a lot it's safer here than at home! Anyway! Sheepy: Percival: Is it not safe here? Sheepy: Jaufre: It's very safe here! Arsé-kun: Angra: *looking at the camera like in the office* Arsé-kun: Angra: Safer than anywhere else! Sheepy: Percival: Does it have response plans set up in case of an emergency? Sheepy: Jaufre: You really are Sir Calogrenant's kid... Arsé-kun: Angra: I wouldn't know! I've only seen one so far and it was just "get the hell inside for a bit!" Sheepy: Percival: No instructions in case things got out of hand? Arsé-kun: Angra: "Get the hell away from the problem and let security deal with it"? Sheepy: Percival: I hear that one or the security guards live here. Arsé-kun: Angra: Yeah, up there! *he points up. kay and lance are now both watching this* Sheepy: *Perci looks at them* Sheepy: Percival: They seem friendly! Arsé-kun: Angra: Yeah, most of 'em. Sheepy: Jaufre: They'll get you invoved in all sorts of trouble if you aren't careful. Sheepy: *Elyan pops in front of the window and pokes his head out* Sheepy: Elyan: Heewwwwwwoooooo!!! Sheepy: Percival:?! Arsé-kun: *Fucking Thing Jumpscare* Arsé-kun: Calo: .... Jaufre? Don't tell me that's Elyan. Sheepy: Jaufre: Ah, yeah, he's been living with the security guard in my absence. Arsé-kun: Calo: That cannot be a normal bird. Sheepy: Jaufre: He's picked up a few new words! Isn't he so smart? Sheepy: Jaufre: Like, just earlier, he called me "friend"! He's the cutest! Sheepy: Percival: A peacock! I didn't know they could speak! Sheepy: Jaufre: All animals can talk. You might not understand them, and that's why injuries may occur. You have to be careful and pay attention to what an animal is saying. Arsé-kun: Calo: Exactly that. Elyan is just a special case, I suppose. Arsé-kun: Angra: I hear the elevator! Bet it's tweedle-dee and tweedle-dumb! Sheepy: Percival: Those names are... Arsé-kun: Angra: Figurative! Sheepy: Percival: So not their real names! Sheepy: Jaufre: I know which is which. Arsé-kun: *Kay and Grif arrive. we know which is which.* Arsé-kun: Kay: You're taking forever, Jauf. Sheepy: Jaufre: I can't help it. One of my friends is here! Arsé-kun: Kay: You have those? That isn't my namesake? Sheepy: Jaufre: Hmmm? I have many friends. Some of them are best friends! Arsé-kun: *calo understands the vibes Immediately* Arsé-kun: *Kay has to look up at Perci and WOW. WOW does Kay hate this!!!* Sheepy: Jaufre: Cai is one of my best friends! My closest companion! Arsé-kun: Kay: Jesus fuck. I didn't know they stacked shit that tall. Sheepy: Percival: Good afternoon! I'll be staying at this dorm. My name is Percival. It's nice to meet you! *he puts his hand out for a handshake* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay isn't tall anymore... Now Percival is tall... Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut up Grif! Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: This is Griflet. I'm Kay. It'll be a displeasure eventually. *he accepts the shake anyway* Sheepy: Percival: I don't believe it will be. Unless... Sheepy: Percival: *he looks at how tall the building is again* Sheepy: Grif:..........*staring at Perci* Arsé-kun: Kay: *noticing Angra* Oh, Merlin's cousin. Squirt. Sheepy: Grif: Manmade... Maybe? Humans are fragile... Probably not like this... Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...? What are you going on about this time? Sheepy: Percival: Oh, you know Angra as well? Sheepy: Grif: Reminds me of Adam... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not really, but Merlin's one of my roommates, so I guess I have to. Sheepy: Percival: Merlin? Which one? Arsé-kun: Kay: 14. He's- Arsé-kun: Angra: He's dating Kay's brother! Arsé-kun: Kay: >:V Sheepy: Percival: 14... Sheepy: Percival: *mental math* Sheepy: Percival: .......Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Yeah? Sheepy: Percival: I barely recognized you! Arsé-kun: *Kay's turn to do mental math* Sheepy: Percival: Do you remember me? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Perci? Sheepy: Percival: You do! Arsé-kun: Kay: What the fuck! How did you get taller than me?! Sheepy: Percival: I ate nutritiously! Sheepy: Percival: It's great to see you again! I missed you! *he hugs Kay* Arsé-kun: *Kay gets his back cracked like a glowstick. +20 sp. -10 hp* Arsé-kun: *calo is inspecting the building meanwhile, only looking up bc of that Noise* Sheepy: Percival: I remember the times we used to play and hang out together fondly! Sheepy: *Bedi is now looking out the window, too.* Arsé-kun: Kay: I remember when I wasn't suffocating. Sheepy: Percival: Oh, very sorry, Kay! *he lets go* Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't worry about it.. ack. Save some of that crushing power for the other guys. Sheepy: Percival: The other guys are here, too? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah! Whole group! Somehow they all survived to adulthood. Including Tristan. Sheepy: Percival: Even Tristan? Arsé-kun: Kay: Especially Tristan. Sheepy: Percival: Are they here now? Can I see them? Arsé-kun: Kay: Upstairs. Sure, c'mon. We'll find you a dorm I guess. Sheepy: Percival: Do they not assign dorms here? Arsé-kun: Kay: They do, but we're faster. Arsé-kun: Angra: Dibs! Dibs! I got empty space! Fuck you! Arsé-kun: Kay: He's faster. Sheepy: Percival: I see! I'll be living with Angra! Sheepy: Percival: Let's work hard to succeed together! Arsé-kun: Angra: Aru Missile Inbound! Sheepy: Aru: Perci~!! *She dashes over and hugs him!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... He knows everyone but me... Arsé-kun: Kay: How the hell does my sister know Perci... Sheepy: Percival: Aru, there you are! *he hugs her back gently* You've been eating properly, haven't you? You've been sleeping well? It's important to take care of your health! Sheepy: Aru: I have! Arsé-kun: *kay is moping with grif now. he feels left out now too* Arsé-kun: Kay: further fuel that the universe is a joke. Sheepy: Aru: Kay, do you know Perci? He's a friend of mine! Sheepy: Grif: Aru knows everyone... Arsé-kun: Kay: Perci was our friend in elementary... Sheepy: Aru: Oh, really? Arsé-kun: Kay: Really! C'mon, we're going upstairs to throw him at everyone else. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! Let's go! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Don't ask about the down elevator. There was uh. There sure was. Sheepy: Percival: Stairs are better for you anyway! If the building is collapsing, it's the safest place to be! Arsé-kun: Kay: Is it? Huh. Sheepy: Percival: That's what my dad just said. Sheepy: Percival: Isn't the design a little... strange? Arsé-kun: Kay: Nah, that one got cut open. It got stuck. Sheepy: Percival: The elevator here must not be up to code... Arsé-kun: Angra: You're not gonna say it so I am. There was a Creature. Sheepy: Percival: Creature? ...*he lowers his voice* Can you tell me more soon? Arsé-kun: Angra: Abso-fucking-lutely. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, are you into weird shit? 'Cause you're not gonna get away from it. Sheepy: Percival: S-sshhh.... Let's talk about this soon.... Sheepy: Aru: Won't he come inside and see the damaged elevator anyway? He'll have questions then. Arsé-kun: Angra: It'll be too late then, won't it? We're going Now. Sheepy: Percival: It'll be great to see everyone again! Arsé-kun: Calo: *loudly, from outside* WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE'S ALIVE?! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... We're not gonna see him for a few hours. We're good. Sheepy: Aru: Oh! Jaufre is distracting him! Good going, Jaufre!!! Sheepy: Percival: I'll have to thank him later... Sheepy: Aru: I think he'd like that! Arsé-kun: *everyone eventually gets in the working elevator. they are not above the limit. nyar is a hell of a good engineer* Sheepy: Percival: Usually, I take the steps. I haven't been in an elevator very often. Arsé-kun: Angra: Can't imagine why! Might be that walking osha handbook you call a knight! Sheepy: Percival: My dad knows how dangerous the world can be and is doing his best to avoid those dangers. Arsé-kun: Angra: Didn't he make you wear three coats once? Sheepy: Percival:......It was very warm. Sheepy: Percival: Not today, though. Today, I'm wearing two. Arsé-kun: Kay: why are you wearing two. Sheepy: Percival: Because it's cold out. Arsé-kun: Kay: you're not lucan. you only need the one! Sheepy: Percival: Oh, but.... Sheepy: Percival: I might get sick if I only wear one... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Man. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... He was raised by a knight... Sheepy: Grif: So cool... Arsé-kun: Kay: I was about to say I'm less nuts but then I remembered I'm definitely not. Sheepy: Percival: I remember that you were never bothered by the cold. It must be because you're so warm hearted! Arsé-kun: Kay: *snrk* Sheepy: Grif: How warm is the heart... Arsé-kun: Angra: the cold never bothered me anyway~♪ Sheepy: Aru: Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah? Sheepy: Aru: Are you cold? Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh. Not really. Sheepy: Aru: I see... Arsé-kun: *ding!* Sheepy: Aru:......Maybe you're just trying out a new fashion style... Sheepy: Percival: Ah! The doors are opening! Arsé-kun: Angra: Another day of living! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll, uh, tell you later Aru. Sheepy: Aru: Okay. I'll wait. Arsé-kun: *Kay leads the team down the hall, and then walks in* Sheepy: Bedi: Welcome back, Kay. How did it go? Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey slutbags! You guys remember that little shit Perci? The one that kept stealing cups and shit? Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, hi. Um. Getting to that Sheepy: Percival: Ahahaha... Is that how you remember me? Arsé-kun: Kay: I wasn't ready for you yet!!! Sheepy: Gawain: *He looks over from Tristan wrangling* Hmmm? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Percy? *he rolls off of Bedi* Sheepy: Gawain: Wow! What kind of workout do you follow?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Apparently the best one! Can you believe this shit?! He's taller than me! Sheepy: Bedi: It's been such a long time...! You look so different! Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Sheepy: Percival: It's great to see all of you again! I've missed you all a lot! ...Oh!! *He bends down* Here, Fou! Arsé-kun: Fou: ?? *fou sniffs. sniffs. sniffs. headbutts* Sheepy: Percival: *He pets Fou* Arsé-kun: Fou: brrrrrrrrrrrrr Sheepy: Percival: He's still so tiny! Have you been feeding him enough? Have you been feeding him the right food? Arsé-kun: Kay: every goddamn day. Sheepy: Bedi: This is his maximum size, I think. Sheepy: Percival:.........? Arsé-kun: Angra: ..? Sheepy: Percival:.....Maybe you need more fish in your diet, Fou. It's okay. I'm sure you'll grow up big and strong one day. *He keeps petting Fou* Arsé-kun: *fou makes a lawnmower noise* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *covered in paint, if i failed to mention that before* Are you guys coming in or what? Sheepy: Percival: Oh! I saw how fluffy Fou was and couldn't help myself... Arsé-kun: *Kay gets out of the way and into the way (lays down on the floor in the middle of the room)* Sheepy: *Perci walks in. Tristan breaks free of Gawain's grip and approaches Perci ominously* Sheepy: Percival: Oh, be careful, Tristan! Kay is on the ground in front of you. Sheepy: *Tristan kicks Kay while stepping over him. This may be an accident. Maybe.* Arsé-kun: *Kay coughs* Sheepy: Percival: Are you okay, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: i'll live Sheepy: Grif: No, just Kay... Sheepy: Grif:....Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: Kay: *snrk* Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Perci's lines. It makes a gentle twanging noise.* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... So it truly is you. To think, you- *Perci hugs him. Tristan is dead.* Sheepy: Percival: You haven't changed at all! Sheepy: Tristan:?! I must have changed some! Arsé-kun: Lot: Have you, though? Sheepy: Tristan: I'm taller. Arsé-kun: Lot: Other than that. Sheepy: Tristan:.... Sheepy: Tristan: My harp playing is better. Arsé-kun: Lance: thankfully. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. As a real fan of my music, you are ecstatic about my growth as a harpist. Sheepy: Percival:.... *He looks at Lance and then Lot* Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Good luck. Arsé-kun: Lot: You'll need it! Sheepy: Percival: By the way! Sheepy: Percival: I have something that may interest you, Lance! Arsé-kun: Lot and Lance: ? Arsé-kun: *kay chugging a potion in the bg meanwhile for No Reason* Sheepy: *Perci pulls out an entire spear* Arsé-kun: Lance: !!!!! !!!! They let you bring that?! Sheepy: Percival: So you're Lance! And you... *he looks to Lot* must be Lot! I'm so happy to see both of you again! Arsé-kun: Lot: You got it in one. It's great to see you again! Sheepy: Percival: I remember our time together fondly, even if it included having a shovel thrown at me! Arsé-kun: Lance: ^^;;;;;;; Sheepy: *Guin is looking at Lance and smiling. He's cute...* Arsé-kun: *Artair is doing his best impression of a lamp in the background* Sheepy: *Perci hugs Lot and then Lance. Much more deadly than a Gawain hug.* Arsé-kun: *Lot almost expires. Lance goes through the cycle of grief three times in a row* Sheepy: Percival: Oh, it's, um... Sheepy: *Perci is squinting and Arturia and Artair* Arsé-kun: Kay: My idiot siblings that still clean out the snack bin! Arsé-kun: Artair: I'm not that bad... Sheepy: Percival: I remember them now! Are you two still eating properly? Arsé-kun: Artair: Yes. Sheepy: Arturia: Of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe too much. >:P Sheepy: Percival: You two will grow taller eventually! Sheepy: Arturia: Kay, I'll -.... Sheepy: Arturia: I'm ... tall enough! Arsé-kun: Kay: What are you gonna threaten me with, huh? Are you gonna strangle me? You and what height? Sheepy: Arturia: I'll destroy your kneecaps with my training sword. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, better than getting strangled again. Sheepy: Arturia: Don't worry. Artair will handle that. Arsé-kun: Artair: I. Uhm...... I am? Sheepy: Arturia: We have to work together to take Kay down. Sheepy: Aru: It's okay, Kay I'll protect you! Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Thanks... Sheepy: Percival: I know you'll succeed for sure, Aru! You're in good hands, Kay! Sheepy: Aru: By the way, Kay, ummm.... Sheepy: Aru: Let's talk later, okay? Arsé-kun: Kay: Didn't I say we would? Sheepy: Aru: Okay, just don't forget. Sheepy: *Perci approaches Gawain* Sheepy: Percival: You've been eating well! Sheepy: Gawain: It's the potatoes! Sheepy: Percival: I'll have to make you some of my potatoes eventually!! Sheepy: *The two fistbump. A shockwave is felt for miles (not actually)* Arsé-kun: *one of yomiel's computers crash. lobo feels it. impey's project explodes* Sheepy: Percival: So exciting~!!! Just lightly bumping our fists together creates such an effect...!!! Sheepy: Percival: *He approaches Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Finally noticing me, Percy? Sheepy: Percival: I'm sorry... I was so excited about everyone that I needed to greet them all individually... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And ignore Bedi?? *gesturing* Jail! Jail one thousand years! Arsé-kun: *nuisance-o-meter critical range* Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay. We were in the corner, sort of... Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's hard to be the center of attention when Tristan exists. Sheepy: Percival: He's good at dominating the spotlight. Arsé-kun: *Lot leans over and strums Tristan's harp for him* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho.. Competition in my midst... Arsé-kun: *Merlin opens his mouth to say something (dirty). Fou bites him* Sheepy: Bedi: *He gently lifts up Fou and puts him in his lap* Arsé-kun: *fou uses his knife paws to make dough. right there* Sheepy: Bedi: Ouch, ouch.... Arsé-kun: *fou lawnmower imitation.... 2!* Sheepy: Percival: Merlin, I must have missed you every time... Sheepy: Percival: I visited your family many times and never saw you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Yeah, I wasn't invited very often! Rude, huh! Sheepy: Percival: Mention? Arsé-kun: Angra: As in "Hey Grandpa, why didn't you tell me you knew my childhood friend?" *he had found the pantry. sorry kay* Sheepy: Percival: Oh, I understand! I guess he didn't know. Sheepy: Percival: It's because of my dad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who knew Jaufre. Scary. Sheepy: Percival: Oh, that's a simple explanation. Sheepy: Percival: They're both Round Table knights. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, okay, I see. You're already in on the weird shit. Sheepy: Percival: Dad won't let me look into most of it. I do know that Angra's dad has a pet triangle... Sheepy: Percival: It's strange but very friendly. Arsé-kun: Kay: Your dad ain't here. You're not getting a choice in the matter. Sheepy: Percival: Just don't let him find out. Arsé-kun: *He will find out somehow!* Arsé-kun: *this is a threat* Sheepy: Percival: Oh, before that... It's great to see you, Merlin! Sheepy: Percival: You smell like flowers, just as I remember! Arsé-kun: Merlin: ^^)b Sheepy: Percival: And Bedivere.... Sheepy: Percival:...You seem like most of the thorns in your heart are gone. Arsé-kun: Kay: fucking poet sounding ass Sheepy: Percival: Ahaha... It just popped into my head when I saw him... Sheepy: Percival: I'm glad to see you again. Sheepy: Bedi: You as well... Arsé-kun: *get flower scented for free! hug them* Sheepy: *Perci tightly hugs Merlin and then Bedi! RIP* Sheepy: Bedi: Too tight...! Sheepy: Percival: I'm sorry! *He lets go* Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, now for weird shit. Elyan's not a bird. Sheepy: Percival: Well, most birds don't talk. Sheepy: Elyan: *Stomping over* Hewwwooooo!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hewwwooo! Arsé-kun: Fou: Awooo! Sheepy: Percival: It does look like a peacock. Arsé-kun: *A list of things Merlin cannot go without: His junk food. List of things being stolen in plain sight and not by Yog for once: Take a wild guess* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ........... :< Arsé-kun: Merlin: bedi my cousin is bullying me specifically Sheepy: Bedi: ...? Sheepy: Percival: Angra is bullying you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What do you count "stealing my food" under? Sheepy: Percival: What an awful thing to... Sheepy: Percival:....Angra, you shouldn't eat that! Arsé-kun: Angra: What are you, my dad? Sheepy: Percival: Oh, no, but... Sheepy: Percival: Food is important, but the food you eat should have nutrients. Arsé-kun: Angra: ...... ....... Nah. Sheepy: Percival: If you eat food like that often, you'll get sick. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... And this is my cousin Angra. Kay, he's eating our food. Arsé-kun: Kay: who doesn't eat our food at this point??? Sheepy: Percival: Oh, we know each other well! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why did you know my family better than I did...? Sheepy: Percival: Oh, I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, but you don't know Grampa Misyr so I've got that! Sheepy: Percival: Misyr? Sheepy: Percival:......Ahhhh. Sheepy: Percival: Myrrdin doesn't seem to like him... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Neither does Grampa Meril! Sheepy: Percival: Although, I think he actually does, despite what he says. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's lying! Sheepy: *Agravain walks in with Lucan on his back* Sheepy: Guin: Agravain. Sheepy: Agravain: Guinevere. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who's the maniac that discharged you already? Sheepy: Agravain: Raphael. Arsé-kun: Kay: probably healed then... Okay, fine. Sheepy: Agravain: Speaking of discharges, Lucan wasn't. Sheepy: Lucan: *coughing up blood* Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm going to bash you with a frying pan. Why did you bring him in that weather?! Sheepy: Agravain: I thought it'd be interesting. Arsé-kun: *Now Kay has to go make sure the kitchen is fucking SPOTLESS. GREAT.* Sheepy: Bedi: Please put him down on the sofa! Lucan, I'll get you some blankets to warm up! Sheepy: Agravain: I just walked in and you're ordering me around. That's Bedivere for you. Sheepy: *Agravain puts Lucan on the sofa* Sheepy: *Bedi leaves briefly before returning with blankets. He puts them on Lucan. Warm. Comfy.* Arsé-kun: Angra: .....? Sheepy: Agravain: He's always like this in some way. Arsé-kun: Angra: ..... Hmm. Sheepy: Agravain: Mainly, I just thought he must be bored being inside all the time. Arsé-kun: Kay: So you carried him through goddamn winter weather?? I should send you to a god of my choice. Sheepy: Agravain: He's wearing a coat. Sheepy: Lucan: *sleepy mumbling as he retreats further under the blankets* Sheepy: Agravain: He probably didn't feel cold. I didn't bother waking him. Arsé-kun: Lot: I didn't put "Agravain kidnapping Lucan" on my bingo card for the month. Sheepy: Agravain: I was bored. Sheepy: Agravain: I was also stuck being room neighbors with Arthur of all people. Arsé-kun: Kay: Get fucked. Sheepy: Aru: You should be nicer to him! Sheepy: Agravain: No. Just for that, I'll make him suffer more. Sheepy: Agravain: I'd say I hope he has to eat hospital food for a long time, but knowing him, he enjoys the taste of it. Sheepy: Percival: Agravain? Sheepy: Agravain: Unfortunately, that's me. Sheepy: Percival: I'm Percival! Do you remember me? Sheepy: Agravain:........... Sheepy: Agravain: *He just gives Perci a horrified stare* Arsé-kun: Kay: from when we were like, seven? Sheepy: Agravain:....Ah. Sheepy: Agravain: No, not particularly. *His face goes back to a stern glare* Sheepy: Percival: Oh.... I see... Sheepy: Percival: You've barely changed! Sheepy: Agravain: Don't expect me to change much. Sheepy: Percival:....Is Lucan okay? Sheepy: Agravain: As I said, he's always- Sheepy: Bedi: Lucan will be okay. He has to be. Sheepy: Percival:....? Arsé-kun: *Grif's menu pops up. Lucan's health is fine.* Sheepy: Bedi: Thank goodness.... Sheepy: Percival: What is that? Is that one of those new smartphones? Arsé-kun: *this is not hiding Yog slinking out of Grif's room to vault the kitchen divider one single bit. unless it is* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif's dad made him a funky holographic menu. Speaking of! Arsé-kun: Kay: And he doesn't even pay rent. Sheepy: Bedi: What? Arsé-kun: Kay: Or for groceries. Sheepy: Percival: Most mold doesn't. Sheepy: Bedi: That's not mold. That's Griflet's dad. Arsé-kun: Kay: He eats our food without us inputting. Like mold. Sheepy: Bedi:........*thinking* Sheepy: Bedi: He helped Merlin.... Arsé-kun: Kay: I still have to buy groceries!!!! Sheepy: Percival: You live with his dad? Arsé-kun: Kay: No, he just shows up sometimes. Like mold. Sheepy: Percival: Like mold... Arsé-kun: *Yog shoots Kay a disapproving look. Grif's menu expands to show everyone's health. Kay's is the lowest by far.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Shutting up. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Bedi:....Kay. Sheepy: *Bedi gives Kay his gentle smile and stare that translates to I'm Going To Destroy You* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... To be fair!! It wasn't my fault this time!!! Sheepy: Bedi: "It"? What is "it", Kay? Arsé-kun: Yog: Speaking his name will summon his presence. Would you like the footage instead? Sheepy: Percival: Bedivere's thorns are mostly gone on the inside, but maybe they just moved to the outside... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Get his ass bedi Sheepy: Bedi: I wouldn't want to force Kay to rewatch it. I do, however, want to know why he hid his injuries from us. Arsé-kun: Kay: I make bad decisions. Sheepy: Bedi: Please tell us when you are injured in the future. Where is it? Arsé-kun: Kay: *visible discomfort from attention he doesn't want* Arsé-kun: *kay slightly lifts the scarf. not enough to see under it but* Sheepy: Bedi:....Your neck? Arsé-kun: Kay: uh-huh. Arsé-kun: *lance slowly going for a knife in the background. lot slowly lowering his arm* Sheepy: Bedi: You might want to see a doctor. Sheepy: Bedi: There might be internal damage you don't know about. Sheepy: Bedi: I can go with you later. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *offering* I can heal some! Probably! Sheepy: Bedi: I think it would help him. Arsé-kun: *Merlin casts his heal! it blows up in his face but that happens sometimes. it still healed fine* Sheepy: Bedi: Are you okay, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yep. Recoil got me. Sheepy: Bedi: If only we could figure out a way to get rid of the recoil... Sheepy: *Lucan is sleeping through all of this. He will probably be stiff later.* Arsé-kun: *everyone not named Kay is at full health now. yahoo.* Sheepy: Aru: I know a way! Arsé-kun: Merlin: If it's "Merlin, cast out loud!", no. Sheepy: Aru: Because you'll bite your tongue? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....... ..............no Sheepy: Aru: It's okay! Did you know that there's other ways? Arsé-kun: Merlin: There's how Grampa Misyr does it... How else? Sheepy: Aru: Well, Misyr's way of doing it is a complex one because he's not a wizard... Sheepy: Aru: So he says... Sheepy: Aru: Mint's is... Um... Sheepy: Aru:...He's Mint. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That doesn't seem fair Sheepy: Aru: Mint is Mint... Sheepy: Aru: He writes to cast spells. Sheepy: Aru: It's good to know multiple methods. Sheepy: Aru: For example. Sheepy: Aru: Let's say you only knew Misyr's method and you were up against a dangerous foe so you couldn't risk it recoiling or going wrong. Sheepy: Aru: Your arms have been bound or injured so you can't play the piano. Sheepy: Aru: Without knowing a method that doesn't use your arms, you'd have to rely on your current method, which wouldn't be ideal. Sheepy: Aru:.....Meril's, um... Sheepy: Aru:...Misyr claims he's the odd one out, but as I think about it, he's one of the more normal ones... Sheepy: Aru: Meril dances. Sheepy: Aru: Maxi just speaks. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher can do anything! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher doesn't need to use methods like that to cast spells! He can just cast them! He's really cool! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But when I do it suddenly it's "What do you mean you just cast?". Sheepy: Aru: That's because you don't have a high success rate where no undesirable side effects occur.. Sheepy: Aru:..... Arsé-kun: Yog: Please remember he stranded several people in an alternate dimension. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher needs to work on his magic, too. Sheepy: Aru: He needs a stern scolding! Arsé-kun: Yog: Merlin needs to take a break. Scold him now. He's watching you. Sheepy: Aru: He's a bad influence! It's true he's cool but he's also capable of getting people into a lot of trouble if he doesn't take necessary precautions! Sheepy: Aru: It's good that no one was able to be hurt there physically, but emotional damage could have occurred! Sheepy: Aru: If Beddy had been traumatized by the experience, Arthur might have been really mad. After all, Beddy will be his king now! Arsé-kun: *Kay was starting to say something but cuts himself off* Arsé-kun: Kay: Aru what the french foreign fuck are you talking about? Sheepy: Aru: I'm scolding Teacher! Arsé-kun: Kay: No, that last part. Sheepy: Aru: Huh? ....Oh. Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.... Oh.... I don't know if I'm supposed to tell you yet... Arsé-kun: Kay: :3c ? Sheepy: Aru: But, ummmm... Beddy told me that Merlin said something very confusing that he misunderstood. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What'd I do now? Sheepy: Aru: Did you tell Beddy what a boyfriend is? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I..... did..... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *math lady* Arsé-kun: Merlin: How badly did he butcher it? Sheepy: Aru: He asked Arthur if he could continue being his boyfriend, apparently. Arsé-kun: *Merlin laughs* Sheepy: Agravain: He's still an idiot. Sheepy: Aru: And then, ummm... Arsé-kun: Yog: He butchered it so badly that I needed to send in assistance. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur asked Beddy to be the other king and rule alongside him, and Beddy really didn't get it... Sheepy: Aru: He might at this point! Arsé-kun: Kay: called it. those bitches gay Sheepy: Aru: Beddy... isn't very good at understanding subtext. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Where have I heard that before? Sheepy: Bedi:......*embarrassed* Sheepy: Aru: Is Bedi bad with subtext, too? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hmmm?~ Where have I seen this before?? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?~ *being a mcfucking nuisance* Sheepy: Bedi: I wouldn't consider myself bad at understanding subtext........ *very embarrassed* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe not now, but previously? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? Sheepy: Bedi: W-well... Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe you were just unclear and needed to be clearer.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: What part of..... *RIGHT ARU IS IN THE ROOM* ...... Sheepy: Bedi: I-it wasn't clear enough for me!!! Sheepy: Aru:???... Arsé-kun: Artair: He's flirting I think.... Sheepy: Aru: I guess being bad at understanding subtext is a Bedi thing! Arsé-kun: *Whatever Yog is doing in the kitchen, it has resulted in a potato rolling out of the room. calling all potato fuckers! potato* Sheepy: Perci and Gawain, in sync: A potato? Arsé-kun: Yog: More. *dropping an entire bag of potatoes on the island counter* Have fun. Mold doesn't bring gifts, now does it? Sheepy: Perci: I'm sorry... I didn't realize you were sentient... Arsé-kun: Yog: Don't worry. You weren't the one I was shooting back at. Sheepy: Perci: What is your name? My name is Percival. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Yog is fine. I'll accept any nickname that isn't suggested by Kay as well. Arsé-kun: *kay opens his mouth. kay shuts his mouth* Sheepy: Perci: Oh, it's nice to meet you! Are these your potatoes? Arsé-kun: Yog: Not anymore. Feel free to use them. Sheepy: Perci: Really? Did you want a- Sheepy: Gawain: It's time to make mashed potatoes!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Gugh. I'll get the pan. Sheepy: Gawain: Thanks, Kay! Sheepy: Perci: There's many meals you can make with potatoes. Arsé-kun: Lot: It's Gawain. At least half are getting mashed. Sheepy: Gawain: We can mash them with our fists! Arsé-kun: Kay: If you break my counter, I'm elbow dropping you. Arsé-kun: *Yog vaults back over the divide and settles near Grif in the hair-beanbag formation. He is the adult supervision for these infants* Sheepy: Gawain: Really? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... .... Or I'll throw Arturia at you. That's easier. Sheepy: Gawain: Let's try it! Sheepy: Gawain: Elbow drop me! Arsé-kun: Kay: If you're so sure! Get on the floor. Sheepy: *Gawain gets on the floor* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Gawain Fucking Dies. Gawain Explodes. Gawain disintegrates like that one powerpoint transition. Gawain Has Made a Fucking Mistake* Sheepy: Agravain:..... Arsé-kun: Lot: Tristan, give Gawain a euolgy. Sheepy: *Aggy buries his face in his hands and heaves a sigh* Sheepy: Tristan: *He strums his harp and sobs* Poor Gawain... He never noticed Kay's hidden gun... Sheepy: Gawain:.....Owwww. Sheepy: Gawain: You have to tell me your workout routine! Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe later. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oi, Grif, do we have more of those porta-tower bitches? Sheepy: Grif: No. They're, uhhh... Sheepy: Grif: Kinda expensive... A bit. Yes. Sheepy: Agravain:.....Do you mean Lionel's towers? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. But that means speaking to him. Sheepy: Agravain: I heard that knight friend of yours talking about it in passing. Arsé-kun: Lot: I'm not sure what we're talking about, but Lance and I have met Lionel. He's... Erm. He sure is. Sheepy: Agravain: They aren't even his designs fully. He doesn't have an architectural background. He took it from the grave of one of his cousins. So I heard. Sheepy: Agravain: The cousin he stole it from committed a great crime for a self-proclaimed undertaker. Sheepy: Agravain: He tied a man's body to the back of his horse and had it run, dragging the body across the battlefield... Arsé-kun: Kay: eugh. Sheepy: Aru: ....I think it hurt, a lot, having m... his identity destroyed... Even after death... Watching this scene was very painful... Sheepy: Agravain:....Then, upon one of those accursed towers of his... Arsé-kun: Kay: Enough! Sheepy: Agravain: He hung the man's head, which had been torn away from his body, so he may gaze upon the destruction he had caused for the rest of eternity. Sheepy: Agravain: Do you want to fund someone who knowingly builds such towers? Arsé-kun: Lot: Did Lionel do all of that? Sheepy: Agravain: No, but he knew of the sins those towers were used to commit, I'm sure. Arsé-kun: Lot: So the sword you're carrying hasn't committed any sin? Sheepy: Aru: *mumbling and shivering some* Even as everything rotted, the scene remained so clear, and the pain refused to fade. How can one's body hurt so much when it's gone...? Sheepy: Agravain: They were sins in some people's eyes. Sheepy: Agravain: But its owner was chivalrous. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sin this, sin that, who goddamn cares? Stop scaring Aru! Sheepy: Agravain: It wasn't my intent, although I did want to see your skin crawl. Arsé-kun: Kay: You'll have to try harder than that. I saw worse today already. Sheepy: Agravain: How unfortunate. Instead, I scared Aru. I'm sorry, Aru. Sheepy: *Aru doesn't listen to him. She's too shaken by this sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear.* Arsé-kun: *Fou is coming to help!!!!* Sheepy: *Aru gently picks up and hugs Fou. Soft! Warm! Comforting! The three traits of Fou.* Arsé-kun: *also bitchy. but thats not important* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe he'll give us a discount if we tell him that we had to listen to Agravain complain about him... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe. Sheepy: Agravain:........ Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... Arsé-kun: *Yog, paying 0% attention, juggling attention between orbs* Sheepy: Agravain: So, changing the topic. Sheepy: Agravain: Do you want to summon ghosts? Arsé-kun: Merlin: BOY DO I EVER!! Sheepy: *Bedi finally tunes back into the conversation. He zoned out very early on.* Sheepy: Aru: Ghosts? Arsé-kun: Kay: What, so the janitor can scare us again? Sheepy: Aru: You get the janitor? I mainly get one ghost. Sheepy: Agravain: I'm sure he'd summon a ghost for all of you. Arsé-kun: Lot: Is that really what we're doing today... Sheepy: Agravain: It's that or eating my brother's cooking. Arsé-kun: Artair: Percival is also cooking, though... Sheepy: Agravain: He might be terrible. Sheepy: Tristan: Could Percival mash a potato with his bare hands? Sheepy: Aru: Perci can mash anything with his bare hands! Sheepy: Tristan: Let's summon ghosts. Arsé-kun: *you can see perci clearly over the divide.* Arsé-kun: Lance: ...... are we really doing this? Sheepy: Guin: He might have a trick up his sleeve. Sheepy: Guin: I can't trust him not to mess with us. Sheepy: Agravain: I'd use a better method than this if I wanted to mess with you. Arsé-kun: Artair: Can it at least wait until after we eat? Sheepy: Agravain: You intend to eat Gawain's cooking? Sheepy: Agravain:...... Sheepy: Agravain: Are you brave, desperate, or simply just aware of the fact that he's improved...? Arsé-kun: Artair: ... Yes? Sheepy: Agravain:........ Arsé-kun: *in the background, fou starts bouncing on kay's slime. boing boing boing* Sheepy: Agravain: How sad. Arsé-kun: *second background event: Lance having gotten his mitts on Kay's sword and demonstrating how to hold it properly to Guin. In case it's ever needed or anything.* Sheepy: *Guin is very interested!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin abandons painting to go rummaging for his cool ghost stuff. his ghstuff* Sheepy: Aru: I can bring a ouija board! Sheepy: Agravain: You don't need one. Arsé-kun: Kay: Aru, have you been keeping one in my dorm?? Sheepy: Aru:........ Arsé-kun: Kay: No goddamn wonder this dorm was a ghost magnet. Sheepy: Aru: I only get one ghost! Sheepy: Aru: It's the original Gawain, every time! Arsé-kun: Lot: I don't quite know if it's wise to let the Gawains meet. Sheepy: Agravain:......Now, this is just rumors. Sheepy: Agravain: But I've heard that the original Gawain was a hotheaded muscle brain. Sheepy: Agravain: This one, by comparison, is smart. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's one of the nicest things I've ever heard you say! *he puts his Stuff down and then puts his painting stuff away. painting of a car included* Sheepy: Agravain: Don't get used to it. Arsé-kun: Kay: You? Being nice? It's goddamn chrimbis. Sheepy: Agravain: It's because I'm realizing how charming everyone is after being trapped with that knight of yours being my neighbor in the hospital. Arsé-kun: Kay: Only Aru claimed him. Sheepy: Agravain: I can't believe the hospital staff made me go through that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Someone had it out for you, clearly. Sheepy: Aru: Dad isn't annoying at all! You should try being nicer to him, Agravain! Arsé-kun: Arthur, having walked in that exact second (the door was still wide open):................ Sheepy: Agravain: Dad, you say. Arsé-kun: Lot: If you're calling him that, then that would make him.... ... Bedivere's uncle? Sheepy: Agravain: I see, I see, so Arthur is your dad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gee, Bedi, how did we end up with *counting* Five dads? Sheepy: Bedi: Five? Arsé-kun: Kay: Your parents, two, Orbs, three, Arthur apparently! Four! And then my birth dad. Five. Sheepy: Agravain: Don't worry. I'm sure he won't think it's strange. He's used to being a dad. He has many children. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wait, no! Six. I forgot Dove. Sheepy: Aru: ...I can't tell if you're trying to be supportive or ding him. Sheepy: Grif: My dad? Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, I mean. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... You stole my dads for your dad army... Arsé-kun: Kay: Someone has to rival Satoru in number of parents. Sheepy: Grif: Will you steal his, too? Arsé-kun: Kay: No, but he might steal ours. Arsé-kun: Angra: We're stealing family members? Can I join? I haven't gotten any firstborns yet! Sheepy: Agravain: You won't get any out of Arthur. Sheepy: Aru: You're being mean... If he was here, you might be hurting his feelings... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........................ Sheepy: Agravain: Hmm. Good thing he is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is this a bad time? Sheepy: Aru: ?!?!?! Arsé-kun: Kay: hi bitch Sheepy: Aru: A-Arthur...!!! Sheepy: Aru: Did you hear all of that...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good evening. I see it's quite packed tonight. *not answering that* Sheepy: Aru:......... Sheepy: Aru: *She looks embarrassed* Sheepy: Aru: Sorry, Arthur. I hope it's not weird to you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It isn't at all. It is only a few steps under distant grandfather. Sheepy: Aru: I guess this shifts Beddy from uncle to dad... Arsé-kun: Kay: ANOTHER! Sheepy: Grif: We have to hide our dads from Satoru. Arsé-kun: Yog: If you're lucky, he'll only call you Uncle. Sheepy: Grif: He doesn't call me much of anything... Sheepy: Grif: But Kay is Uncle Scruffy... Arsé-kun: Kay: Congrats on being an uncle, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I can be an uncle through you... Sheepy: Perci: *He pops his head out of the kitchen* We've finished cooking! Please make sure to grab a large portion! Arsé-kun: *All conversation abandoned by Arthur. Hungery and Had Hospital Food Recently* Sheepy: Perci: Hmmm? You're new! Don't worry, there's food for you, too. Sheepy: Perci: My name is Percival. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Arthur, and thank you kindly. Sheepy: Perci: Oh, so your parents were into the Arthurian fad, too! It must seem strange to the Round Table knights who are still around... Sheepy: Perci:...Oh, I suppose Arthur's actually a common name normally, but there's three people here already with variants on the name... And I guess not all of them think it's weird. Dad doesn't... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It does seem to be more common now. I wonder why. Sheepy: Perci: *He starts serving food* It's kind of strange. Dad met another fellow Round Table knight today, too... I wonder how it feels, knowing all of these people who share names with his friends. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Probably about as odd as knowing two people with the same name ordinarily is. Sheepy: Perci: I just hope I can do my name justice! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure you can. Sheepy: Perci: By the way, make sure to eat up! You don't look like you eat enough. You'll need to eat more if you want to grow big and strong! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I intend to, thank you. I was sick recently, so I haven't eaten as much as normal. Sheepy: Perci: Oh? You might not want to rush, then. Eating right after getting sick can be hard, but I know you can do it! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you kindly. Please make sure Agravain eats as well. He was also recently in the hospital, so he needs it. Sheepy: Agravain: I'm not touching this food. Gawain contributed to it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then starve. Sheepy: Perci: Aru, you should come eat, too! Sheepy: Aru: Umm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Arthur hasn't died from it yet. Maybe it's safe? Sheepy: Aru:......It's okay! I'll eat later! Arsé-kun: Kay: Uh. No. Later is reserved for whatever the hell we're doing. Sheepy: Aru: Kay, we can eat later, together! Arsé-kun: Kay: Speak for yourself. I'm starving. Sheepy: Aru: You'll never starve again. Good luck. Arsé-kun: Kay: What's that supposed to mean....? Sheepy: Perci: Aru, if you don't eat, you'll feel sick later. *He's very worried!* ...Maybe she's sick right now? Arsé-kun: Kay: *finally spotting the portions* .... Ain't that a bit much? Sheepy: Perci:....? No. Arsé-kun: Kay: No mortal child can eat that much. Sheepy: Perci: I'm mortal... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not a child!! Arsé-kun: *go get food everyone else or is that implied (unless your name is lance)* Sheepy: Perci: I ate like this like a child! That's why I'm big and strong now! Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... *feeling so attacked right now* Sheepy: *Bedi has already gone to get food. Food time.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin is right behind him. Hungry* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Why don't you try to drag our resident "Forgetting to eat for a week" moron idiot from the sword corner? Sheepy: Perci: Oh, Lance? Arsé-kun: Kay: I love how you knew who I meant! Arsé-kun: Kay: Get his ass! Sheepy: Perci: Lance, it's time to eat! Arsé-kun: Lance: Uhh..... Give me a minute... Arsé-kun: *Kay takes the opportunity to put his slime on the table and let it get food too. Cheating!* Sheepy: Perci: It's okay, take your time! Arsé-kun: *lance time is "forever". please use this knowledge wisely* Sheepy: *Guin is considering eating.* Sheepy: Perci: But just remember that the food will only be warm for so long! Arsé-kun: Lance: You, uh, you can go ahead, Guin. Sheepy: *Guin suddenly picks up Lance and carries him to the table!* Arsé-kun: *Lance has absolutely 0 comeback to this* Sheepy: Guin: Let's eat some together. Sheepy: *Tristan is just standing in the middle of the room with his eyes closed meanwhile. Definitely not asleep.* Sheepy: *After everyone eats, it's ghost summoning time! At least, according to Aggy. Tristan is still napping, as much as he says he's not.* Arsé-kun: *Tristan is going to get bullied into eating later no matter what happens* Sheepy: Agravain: Are you all ready? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not quite. What are we doing? Sheepy: Agravain: If you're not, you have time. I need to bring our very special guest. Sheepy: Aru: We're going to summon a ghost! Every time I do it, I just summon Gawain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Why? Sheepy: Aru: Aggy suggested it! Sheepy: Agravain: Why am I Aggy now... Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's even more concerning. Sheepy: Agravain:....... Sheepy: Agravain: Wouldn't you like to know? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Actually, yes, I would, Agravain. Sheepy: Agravain: Come here. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... *suspicious* Whatever you're about to do, it better not land either of us back in the hospital. Arsé-kun: *but he does go* Sheepy: Agravain: *He leans closer to Arthur and lowers his voice* Aru still has some of Mordred's more traumatic memories etched into her, it seems, and I managed to set one of them off on accident. It's to make up for that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Permitted. Sheepy: Agravain: *Normal voice* Mainly, it'll be fun. I hope we summon someone horrible. Sheepy: Agravain: If we summon the original Gawain, I'm exorcising him myself. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Also permitted. That man needs rest eventually. Sheepy: Agravain: No, it's because he's annoying. Sheepy: Aru: Don't be mean! He has a lot on his mind! Ummm... But... For the sake of Arthur's ego... Arsé-kun: Arthur: My what? Sheepy: Aru:....I don't think you want him summoned... Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, I don't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I already know exactly how it's going to go. Sheepy: Aru: If we get Gauvain again... It's okay, Arthur! I support you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: If he shows up, am I permitted to leave? Sheepy: Aru: Ummmm... Probably! Sheepy: Perci: ..... Arsé-kun: Lot: Someone has to ask. Who is he going to be fetching? Sheepy: Perci: Oh, Arthur... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes? Sheepy: Perci: Are you actually the King Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *drat* Unfor--- ... Yes, I would be. Please do not let this change anything. Sheepy: Perci: Oh! You must have been the one my dad was so excited to see again. Did he find you? Sheepy: Perci: He's very fond of you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I did see him earlier today. He was very excited, but not so much that he'd break his own rules. Sheepy: Perci: He is a stickler for rules... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Some things never change. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe I'll get the chance to see him again! Sheepy: Aru: Calo's really nice! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *very distantly* i'm going to fling you off the roof and then do a swan dive, killing us both. Sheepy: Agravain: *distantly* So you would die with me? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, that sounds like his friend who was with him at the hospital! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I'd love to if it means you die. Sheepy: Agravain: You can perish alone, then. Sheepy: Agravain: I won't have to see your awful face for a while that way. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Oh, you will. Sheepy: Agravain: Ugh. Sheepy: Agravain: Just know that I'll make you suffer. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: You couldn't accomplish that even in your dreams. Sheepy: Agravain: So you say. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can you imagine having to listen to this for several hours straight? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can imagine it gay. Sheepy: Aru: Is that what you went through? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. I can't tell if they hate each other or love each other. Sheepy: Aru: I think they're very close! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *acknowledging a Child being present* ... *thinking* ... I would willingly unalive myself if it meant you might actually feel something in that cold rotten heart of yours. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ....... Sheepy: Agravain: If you want to go back to your high school days so badly, I'll shove you in a locker myself. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I think if I did high school again I would actively start sh-- Arsé-kun: Yog: Thank you peanut gallery! Sheepy: Agravain: I can't imagine anything worse. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Middle school. Sheepy: Agravain: Ugh. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Elementary. Sheepy: Agravain: Ugh. Sheepy: Agravain: Kindergarten. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Aye, killing myself. Sheepy: Agravain: Crying and screaming toddlers are more capable of torture than I am.. Sheepy: Agravain: But the caretakers are just as bad. Sheepy: Agravain: I think if one more caretaker forces me to sing along to the ABC song, I'm going to slay that accursed musician who inflicted this "masterpiece" upon us. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good to see you're both... So talkative today. Sheepy: Agravain: We aren't getting along. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you two got along any worse, I'd be having PTSD issues right now. Sheepy: Agravain: Now we have a goal to strive for. Thank you, Kay. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *thinking* Sheepy: Agravain: Will you do it, Nakajima? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: If the payoff is lacking, you're paying for it. Sheepy: Agravain: It won't be lacking. If it's not interesting, I'll make it interesting. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I'll be on the roof. Sheepy: Agravain: Let's get going, everyone. Arsé-kun: Kay: In this weather?? Sheepy: Agravain: You'll suffer one way or another. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ugh. Sheepy: Agravain: Now. Make sure to put your coat on. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, you twats heard him. Go get your coats. If any of you get sick, I'm letting him kick you down the elevator shaft. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! *She gets her coat* Sheepy: Bedi: Are we really doing this...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *already ready* Absolutely!!!! Sheepy: Bedi:...Alright, I'll come with you. *He gets his coat* Sheepy: *Tristan is gone!* Arsé-kun: *Typical. Kay huffily goes and shuts the window.* Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, are you going to come, too? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't have a coat, but I would like to. What a shame. Arsé-kun: *trying to get out of it.gif* Sheepy: Aru: Oh! Ummm.... Sheepy: Aru: Maybe someone has an extra? Arsé-kun: *Yog reminds everyone he's still here by flinging a coat out of who fucking knows where and slinging it at Arthur. -1hp. Zipper hit his face.* Sheepy: Aru: Oh! Thank you, Grif's dad! Arsé-kun: Yog: No problem. Sheepy: Aru: Did you want to come, too? Arsé-kun: Yog: I can watch from down here. I'm sure my physical presence won't be required. Sheepy: *Grif walks in wearing a coat* Arsé-kun: *I forgot if Kay got his yet or not. well if not he did now* Sheepy: Perci: Summoning ghosts seems dangerous... Sheepy: Perci: If Dad finds out, he won't be happy... Sheepy: Perci:...But even so. Sheepy: *Perci puts on both of his coats and picks up his spear* Sheepy: Perci: I want to see the dangerous things in the world I haven't been able to see! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay. One's over there using his own fluff as a chair. Arsé-kun: *Yog, trying to play the Ghost Trick rerelease (technically early in-universe) (buy it). the fucking pills level. you understand.* Sheepy: Arturia: Artair, are you going? Sheepy: Perci:? Arsé-kun: Artair: I'd like to... It would be great for inspiration... Sheepy: Perci: I've seen him already. Sheepy: Arturia: I'll come with you, then. Arsé-kun: Artair: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, okay, I have better. Don't approach any leaf piles unless you know it's clear. Or sandboxes. Grif, what else was there? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Puddles that are too deep. Sheepy: Grif: The bottom of the toybox. Sheepy: Grif: Some media says that clowns like living in storm drains. That's not true. Sheepy: Grif: Storm drains are generally safe. Generally. Arsé-kun: Artair: Pennywise isn't a clown though. Sheepy: Grif: Very true. It's a fictional character. Arsé-kun: Artair: .... That too. Sheepy: Grif: You can take the entities under your bed in a fight, usually. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. Sheepy: Grif: If you're ever outside of the correct time, be careful of angles. Sheepy: Perci:..... Sheepy: Perci: Pizza doesn't seem mean, though. Sheepy: Perci: Is it not normal for humans to keep them as pets? Arsé-kun: Yog: No. Tindalos are omnivores and will devour anything they can hunt. Sheepy: Perci: How does Myrrdin keep one as a pet, then? Arsé-kun: Yog: Somehow domesticated after killing their mark. Sheepy: Grif: I want to meet Pizza. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I want pizza... (the food) Sheepy: Grif: Is Pizza being properly taken care of? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. No, I will not be letting you have one as a pet. Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Sheepy: Grif: I have Elyan, at least... Yes. Sheepy: Aru: Let's go so we don't keep Aggy waiting! Arsé-kun: *everyone else can get their coats in the timeskip. aka this. here. it's free* Sheepy: *They all head up to the roof. Aggy is already there!* Sheepy: *...So is Tristan* Arsé-kun: *And so is Nakajima with three open books, a laptop, and a box of chalk. Prepared* Sheepy: Agravain: Could you all be any slower? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yes. Sheepy: Agravain: For every minute you've made me wait, I'll come up with a new way to torture you. Sheepy: Aru: Don't be mean! Sheepy: Agravain:.....Such new torture methods might be wasted on you. Consider yourself spared. Sheepy: Bedi: You're downloading ghosts off the internet, Nakajima? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: .... In idiot's terms, maybe. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... So even ghosts can be downloaded off the internet! Computers really are amazing! Sheepy: Bedi: I know a feature exists in Excel to summon otherworldly entities, but never has it summoned ghosts. Sheepy: Agravain: You mean like computer viruses? Are you downloading viruses, Bedivere? Sheepy: Bedi:? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ..... Now I know who summoned Hnarqu into the server. That took weeks to get rid of. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies... Sheepy: Bedi: I wanted to turn my data into a graph, you see... Sheepy: Bedi: But it's oh so confusing... Arsé-kun: *Nakajima just looks at Agravain like a camera in the Office.* Sheepy: Agravain:....You're terrible. Sheepy: Agravain: It's just a few clicks! Everything is labeled! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *not defending Bedi on this one* Sheepy: Bedi: It's just too confusing... Sheepy: Aru: I hope we summon a cool ghost! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I am adding no input for what we get, so pick a god and pray. Sheepy: Aru: I hope it's not Gauvain! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Don't call them, then. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, but, whenever I summon ghosts, I always get Gauvain. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: .... Then don't talk about him. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: If a single one of you smudge the summoning circle I'm about to make, I am shoving you off the roof. Sheepy: Perci: I'll keep my distance! Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... Worry not. Sheepy: Tristan: *strum* I can fly! Arsé-kun: *and so he takes out the chalk and makes quick work of it. worlds best circle. practiced maneuver* Sheepy: Agravain: Hmmmmmm. Good work. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I didn't live this long to draw half assed. Sheepy: Agravain: Ahahahaha. Of course. Sheepy: Agravain: Now when you go back to kindergarten, you'll be able to tell the teacher what shape that is. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: If we get a wraith, I'm siccing it on you. Sheepy: Agravain: I'll take you down with me so we have to sing the ABCs together. Arsé-kun: Kay: Will you two just get a room already? Sheepy: Agravain: Have you already forgotten that we're unfortunately roommates? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Ah. I didn't think it was like that. Sheepy: Agravain: What do you mean by that? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: What DO you mean by that? Arsé-kun: Kay: :) Sheepy: Agravain:....... Sheepy: Agravain: Nakajima, if we get a wraith, let's send it after him. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: He dies after you. Sheepy: Agravain: I'm still taking you down with me. Arsé-kun: *Merlin is vibrating in the bg. ghost. gost. gost* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That would be AWESOME Sheepy: Bedi: Do you think it would be able to tell us about the world it lived in? Arsé-kun: Lot: Dinosaurs can't speak. Sheepy: Bedi:..........I know... Sheepy: *Bedi still looks very disappointed.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: What, like they don't have time to learn?? Sheepy: Bedi: They have been dead long enough to learn. Sheepy: *Arturia is bored and not listening to most of the conversation* Arsé-kun: *Artair is taking notes* Sheepy: Grif: I'm ready... Yes. I can fight if needed. Arsé-kun: Kay: You did fight a ghost before... Try not to die this time. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I'll do my best. Sheepy: *A fire appears in the summoning circle, and out from it comes a buff, topless redhead with a battleaxe! There's blood dripping from a wound on his forehead. He looks at the group and clicks his tongue irritably.* Sheepy: *Aggy is starting to lift Galatine above his head with murderous intent* Arsé-kun: *Kay looks elsewhere* Sheepy: Gauvain: ...Tch. What's the big idea, summoning me so late at night? Sheepy: Gauvain: You're just a group of kids, aren't you? Go to bed! You kids shouldn't be out so late. You breaking your parents' rules or something? Rebelling, aren't'cha? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Never mind that. Your brother has your sword. *gesturing* Sheepy: Gauvain: What? *He looks around and sees Aggy and Nakajima* Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *mock "family politeness"* Agravain, don't you have anything to say? Sheepy: Gauvain: Hah! Planning to surprise me, weren't you?! Ahahahaha! Haven't you learned not to backstab people, Agravain!? To think you're breaking the rules of chivalry even now! Sheepy: Agravain: Brave words for a man who broke the rules of chivalry alongside me. Go get trampled by a horse. Sheepy: Gauvain: You haven't corrected your tongue, either! Arsé-kun: *Arthur wisely says nothing* Arsé-kun: *nakajima weighing the pros and cons to throwing arthur under the bus next* Sheepy: Aru: Sorry for waking you up, Gauvain! We were summoning ghosts! Sheepy: *Gauvain whips around to see Aru* Arsé-kun: *lance is studying the battle axe intently* Sheepy: Gauvain: Ahhh, Aru! So, you're here, too! I barely even noticed you in the crowd! You should be in bed right now, shouldn't you? It's probably way past your bed time! Sheepy: Aru: It's not time for bed yet. Sheepy: Gauvain: *He looks up from Aru to Arthur* I see you have your dad with y... ... Uncle?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Hello, Gauvain. Sheepy: Gauvain: At least tell me you had all of these kids with someone trustworthy, Uncle! Arsé-kun: Arthur: These are my descendants. I've only returned recently. I appreciate your concern, though! Arsé-kun: *arthur emoting more in 10 seconds (not a lot) than his entire life past adulthood* Sheepy: Gauvain: Yeah, I kinda forgot that detail about her... You're looking great for a dead guy! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not the one in the summoning circle, Gauvain. I could have been a few weeks back, but not now. Sheepy: Gauvain:.......Ah, you're right!!! Sheepy: Gauvain: *He exits the circle and goes to slap Arthur on the shoulder* Uncle, you're a funny guy sometimes! Sheepy: Gauvain: *He exits the circle and goes to slap Arthur on the shoulder* Uncle, you're a funny guy sometimes! Arsé-kun: *it connects. 0 dmg* Sheepy: Gauvain: Are you not king anymore? Or is the crown now too heavy for your head? Sheepy: Gauvain: Well, you never got to experience being human for very long, so finally getting a chance to be like those you served must be a good way to learn and improve! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're entirely right. I have no comeback. Sheepy: Gauvain: I'm sure you'll be able to handle the weight again someday. Oh, but you know one good way to become better at your job? Or, well, in general... Sheepy: Gauvain: Listening to those around you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You don't need to remind me! I know! How many times would you like me to apologize?? Sheepy: Gauvain: And not just Bedwyr! He's going to support whatever choices you make without considering the consequences! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *getting visibly frustrated* And how many apologies would you like for being right? Sheepy: Gauvain: I'm not interested in apologies. Sheepy: Gauvain: I just want to make sure something like that doesn't happen again. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You don't get a choice. I'm sorry. I should have considered your words more than I did. Sheepy: Gauvain: Rather than apologizing, work on your listening abilities. Sheepy: Gauvain:.....Really. If I'd just not lost my temper towards Sir Lancelot, none of that would've happened... Arsé-kun: *Both Lance and Lot look nervous* Sheepy: Gauvain: But the idea of you working with him after he killed my only family made me sick. Sheepy: Gauvain: Even so, I should'a considered what was best for everyone... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... You were right to be mad. I handled the entire thing very poorly. Sheepy: Gauvain: Guess I've got something I've gotta work on, too! Sheepy: Gauvain: It's all in the past, anyway! By the way, are you ill? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was for a short time, but not anymore. Sheepy: Gauvain: You're not sick still? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not that I'm aware of. Sheepy: *Gauvain looms closer to Arthur and looks him over* Arsé-kun: *Arthur stares* Sheepy: Gauvain: You really are my Uncle, but you don't act like him... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would you rather I be difficult and obnoxious? Sheepy: Gauvain: It's just that I'm not used to you not being difficult and obnoxious. Sheepy: Gauvain: It's a good change! Sheepy: Agravain: I see someone hasn't gotten less obnoxious over the years. Sheepy: Agravain: Take a page out of our king's book and go slumber for a few thousand years. Sheepy: Aru: ...Don't let him talk down to you like that, Father! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ... We have a second one. Arsé-kun: *Several jumps, but especially Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I, uh. *very much startled still* I appreciate the concern, but his points so far have all been correct... Sheepy: Aru: There's no reason to look so scared. What am I going to do to you, bite your kneecaps? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wasn't aware you were going to arrive... And perhaps? Sheepy: Aru: I never really considered it myself! But, suddenly, here I am! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: *grumbling* Circle breached, chain summoning to the prime, what next...? Sheepy: Gauvain: It's YOU! You traitor! It's your fault any of this happened! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please don't start things here and now. You could hurt Aru if it goes south. Sheepy: Gauvain: *shocked* ... You're totally right! Mordred, you coward! Get out of Aru! Sheepy: Aru: Now that you're threatening me, I don't think I will. *She hides behind Arthur and peeks out from behind him to look at Gauvain* You're really scary like that, you know! Sheepy: Gauvain: Aw, geez, I'm sorry, Aru, I don't mean to have such a scary face!... ... Ugh! Come on, Mordred, you're playing dirty, here! Sheepy: Aru: *She looks up at Arthur* ......Father. Your head, is it fully intact again? Arsé-kun: *Merlin is (im)patiently waiting his turn* Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is. I do not think what happened back there happened for real. Sheepy: Aru: Not real...? Sheepy: Aru: ...But my feelings were real. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I meant physically. The rest certainly happened. *he pats Aru's? Mordred's head. whoever* Sheepy: Aru: ...Of... of course it did. I wasn't worried, even for a second... Arsé-kun: *list of things merlin is frantically text-asking Morne: "CAN A GUY BE SUMMONED THROUGH THEIR CURRENT SELF", "WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GHOSTS BREACH SUMMON CIRCLES", "WHATS A CHAIR SUMMON", "*CHAIN SUMMON", and most importantly "DOES ANY CHALK WORK"* Sheepy: Aru:....You've got a big friend group, huh? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Not exactly. Sheepy: Aru: So not all of these guys are your friends? Arsé-kun: Arthur: As much as I'd like to say they are... If anything, I'm the stranger here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Man you're depressing today. You count whether you like it or not, old man. Sheepy: Aru: Father is depressed and old now... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not that old..... Technically..... Sheepy: Aru: You'll always be old to me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's worse in her voice... Sheepy: Aru: Mmmm... You'll probably always be old to her, too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm only 37... Sheepy: Aru: I would've been 18 soon! Arsé-kun: Arthur: How old WERE you?? Sheepy: Aru: 17 and some months. Sheepy: Aru:....Father... You don't even know my age? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'd never asked. Sheepy: Aru: *disappointed stare* I was the source of your nightmares and you didn't even bother figuring out how old I would've been? Arsé-kun: Kay: You're kidding. You got your ass beat by a child..... Hey, Arturia! There's hope for you yet! If a kid can beat Arthur, you probably can too! Sheepy: Arturia: Yes, there is, Kay. Sadly, there's no hope for you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wh.. Why the hell not?! Sheepy: Arturia: Because if King Arthur can lose to a child, you can lose to me. Arsé-kun: Kay: At least you've been taught so that'd make sense! Sheepy: Arturia: That sounds like a you problem. Come here. Arsé-kun: Kay: ? *he goes over to Arturia* Arsé-kun: *Merlin starts sharing his research (asking Morne for info) with Artair and Bedi. or whoever cares* Sheepy: Arturia: *She bonks Kay with her wooden sword* Arsé-kun: *top ten anime betrayals! kay lays down on the roof and is very much dead. clearly* Arsé-kun: Kay: how dare you . Sheepy: Arturia: That's what happens when you talk trash too much. Arsé-kun: Kay: I said you could beat King fucking Arthur and you harm me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is two of them, yes. Artair there is third, then Aru. Sheepy: Arturia: Why would I harm him when you're the one I have an issue with? Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't even insult you that time but now I will! Sheepy: Aru: Looks like Lancelot's family wasn't completely successful at wiping out our family! Arsé-kun: *Lot and Lance sweat more nervously* Sheepy: Arturia: You compared me to a child. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's because you are to me! Sheepy: Aru: And speaking of which, his only kid was Galahad, so I guess he doesn't have any other descendants! That's just desserts! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... .... ........ Arsé-kun: *Lance has assumed the "I am not to be addressed" position, consisting of making space and sitting over there in the shadows. Making distance... from Mordred and Gauvain, mostly* Arsé-kun: Lot: ....... *unsure if he should correct this error* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... You are aware that Sir Lancelot existed before joining the Round Table, yes? Sheepy: Aru: Well, of course he did. Nobody was born into the Round Table. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So there was nothing stopping him from having children. Sheepy: Aru:...........Was it a crime for Round Table knights to have kids? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm saying he had descendants. Sheepy: Aru: .........What.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: And he reincarnated. Presumably several times. Sheepy: Aru: Seriously...? Several times? This is my first... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It HAS been quite a while. Sheepy: Aru: That's really scary that I coild turn around and Lancelot is just there! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... erm. Arsé-kun: Lot AND Lance: *VERY NERVOUS* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... I don't think I'll tell you who thwho it is. Sheepy: Aru:.....? Sheepy: Aru: He's... somewhere in your friend group, isn't he? ...So Father has become more forgiving... I suppose that's good... Arsé-kun: *Aru, and by extension Mordred, can probably figure out at least one of two.* Sheepy: Aru:.........Wait. Sheepy: Aru: *She looks over at Lance and Lot* Arsé-kun: *Lance isn't looking. He's busy being edgy (violently nervous). Lot is doomed.* Sheepy: Aru:...... *She finally leaves Arthur's side to approach them. There's a confident, somewhat smug air about her movements.* Arsé-kun: Lot: .... May I help you, Sir..? Sheepy: Aru:....... Sheepy: Aru: *She grins smugly* Sheepy: Aru: It's you, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Lot: ....... If you're looking for Lancelot, I only have half of him, if even that much. Please don't do anything rash. Sheepy: Aru: I don't intend to fight you. Arsé-kun: Lot: Thank you. I wouldn't be interested either way. Sheepy: Aru: I just want to say, despite my strong dislike for you... Sheepy: Aru: Thanks for making a mess of things and being such a useful tool! Arsé-kun: *-10 sp from both lancelots.* Sheepy: Aru: Even so, I don't like how things ended. Not one bit. Arsé-kun: Lot: From what I was told about it, I can't say I'm happy either. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *Lance Fucking Leaves. (hes actually just on the below windowsill but still)* Sheepy: Aru: I get that you had great taste in women - I would've married her myself, had she agreed - but was one lady really worth slaughtering my entire family over? Arsé-kun: Lot: I wouldn't know. I didn't inherit that part or any memories. Probably not. Sheepy: Aru: You don't have anything? Sheepy: Aru:.......... Sheepy: Aru: I guess you really HAVE been around a lot. Arsé-kun: Lot: Not that I'm aware of. Lionel threw a near fit over it when he was informed. Sheepy: Aru: Ugh. Well, you aren't really Lancelot, then. You're just you. Sheepy: Aru: Nothing wrong with that. Arsé-kun: Lot: *what a relief* Sheepy: Aru: Although, here's a tip... Although, you're older than me by far, so I guess you don't have to listen to me. Sheepy: Aru: Don't let anybody tell you you're Lancelot! Arsé-kun: Lot: A little hard considering my name along with my twin's...... ... ? *looking around for Lance* Sheepy: Aru: He left. Arsé-kun: Lot: How...? Sheepy: Aru: Not sure! But... You're just you. No need to feel bad about anything Lancelot did. Don't let anyone try to force you to make up for his mistakes. Arsé-kun: Lot: I'm sure a previous life handled it by now. Sheepy: Aru: Yeah, it's been long enough. You're reincarnating properly, I bet! Arsé-kun: Lot: If "several pieces" is properly, sure. Sheepy: Aru: It's better than it could be! Arsé-kun: Lot: Very true... Arsé-kun: *kay getting his ass beat by arturia in the bg while grif and artair dont help. nobody help him* Sheepy: Aru:.......Although..... Sheepy: Aru: Did Lancelot willingly fragment his soul, or did that creep of an undertaker accidentally do it...? Arsé-kun: Lot: That doesn't sound right to me, but I wouldn't know. Sheepy: *Agravain is contemplating causing problems* Arsé-kun: Nakajima: What are you planning? Sheepy: Agravain: Just to be helpful. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Do it. Sheepy: Agravain: *He raises his voice* Uncle, why don't you tell him the news? Arsé-kun: Arthur: What news? That I stopped being ill? That Merlin is still around? That... *catching on* Oh no no. Sheepy: Agravain: Won't he be so interested to find out that he now has a new dad? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........................ Sheepy: Aru: What're you guys talking about? Father is Father. There's no other dad but him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's being rude. You don't have a new dad. Sheepy: Agravain: Oh. How cruel. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........ yet Sheepy: Agravain: Yet? Do you intend to have a grand wedding, Uncle? Invite everyone you know? Arsé-kun: Arthur: With what funding, Agravain? Sheepy: Aru:? Sheepy: Agravain: Oh, so you don't have money. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Uhm, yeah. Where would I get it from? It didn't come with me.... Sheepy: Agravain:.......... Sheepy: Agravain: *Staring* Sheepy: Agravain: Nakajima, he doesn't know what a job is. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: You don't either if it isn't baking for the bake sales or poisoning someone. Sheepy: Agravain: Not true. Arsé-kun: Kay: You bake for the bake sale?? Sheepy: Agravain:.......... Arsé-kun: Kay: When's the next one? I missed the last one. Sheepy: Agravain: Hah. You'd trust my contribution? Arsé-kun: Kay: Apparently they have before! Sheepy: Agravain:....It's the 23rd. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. Sheepy: Agravain: They aren't free ajd I won't be giving a discount. Arsé-kun: Kay: They better not be free. That's not what a fucking sale is. Sheepy: Gauvain: Ahhhh, you've fallen in love, Uncle! Who are you courting?! Better be someone who can swing a sword well! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can certainly confirm their fighting prowess. Sheepy: Gauvain: Well, well? How many guys has he slain? Arsé-kun: Arthur: A lot. Sheepy: Gauvain: Good taste, good taste! What's his weapon?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Usually a spear, but he knows his way around a sword or lance. Sheepy: Gauvain: Ahhh, I see, I see! Sheepy: Gauvain:........You know, speaking of spears. I knew I guy who was scary with spears. Sheepy: Gauvain: We'd spar and I could never keep up with his movements. He'd be nowhere near me and next thing I knew, I'd have been hit! It's like he could attack you without even touching you. Weird thing is, he barely got any of the spotlight. I never understood that. Sheepy: Gauvain: That was Sir Bedwyr. Do you remember him? He was at the table from the start, but since he was a wallflower, maybe you don't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course I do! Why wouldn't I?? Sheepy: Gauvain: Because, well... Sheepy: Gauvain: He didn't make much of an impression outside of the battlefield. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Mayhaps not to you. Sheepy: Gauvain: Well, you see tons of guys with helmets. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That means nothing. Sheepy: Gauvain:......... Sheepy: Gauvain: Hey, who's the lucky guy, anyway? Sheepy: Agravain: Gee, Gauvain, I wonder who the lucky one could be. Perhaps it's someone we both know. Sheepy: Gauvain: Someone we both know.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll be of some use. Someone Mordred also knew. Sheepy: Gauvain:......... Sheepy: Gauvain:...... Sheepy: Gauvain: Sir Wallflower? Sheepy: Aru: Poor, poor Sir Bedwyr, being remembered by one of his earliest companions like this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Call him by name, nephew. Sheepy: Gauvain: Sir Bedwyr is the lucky guy... Was it his ability to use long ranged attacks? Or his ability to wipe out armies on his own? Sheepy: Gauvain: Sir Bedwyr is the lucky guy... Was it his ability to use long ranged attacks? Or his ability to wipe out armies on his own? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Something about the lifelong devotion and ability to recall almost anything about me but not many others. Also his long ranged attacks. Sheepy: Gauvain:....Wait, hold on. Sheepy: Gauvain: How is he even still around? Sheepy: Gauvain: What reason does he have not to pass on even still? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Why have you decided that he's deceased? Sheepy: Gauvain: Because humans don't live that long. Sheepy: Aru: Why do you think a man capable of taking down entire armies by himself is human, Gauvain? I'd like you to explain. Please. Sheepy: Gauvain:....... Sheepy: Gauvain: I could take entire armies down too if I were stronger and capable of attacking wide areas all at once. Sheepy: Aru: Do you know how scary it was being up against that?! I was perfectly happy turning around and leaving with my army, then next thing I knew, one of my men was swinging his sword at who knows what and suddenly THAT is after me! Sheepy: Aru: I don't ever want to fight that guy again! He's so... scary! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You were... You were going to leave? Sheepy: Aru: I was. Sheepy: Aru: But turning around and fleeing wasn't exactly an option... I realized things could be resolved peacefully, so I ordered my men not to attack. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not quite sure why it started either. I never gave my word until there was already fighting. Sheepy: Aru:..... Sheepy: Aru: Aru tells me that the stories say it was all because one of my men saw a snake and panicked. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Something simple communicating could have handled.. Sheepy: Aru: I died over a snake... Arsé-kun: Arthur: We. Camelot fell because of a snake...... Sheepy: Aru: If only I'd figured out a way to peacefully approach you faster... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... This is embarrassing, honestly. Sheepy: Agravain: Camelot was going to fall regardless of your actions on that field. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps, but I would have preferred not losing hundreds of men. Sheepy: Agravain: Hmmm. You would have anyway, in my opinion. Arsé-kun: Arthur: From what? If we'd reached a peaceful agreement, why would we lose men? Sheepy: Agravain: A war with France. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ah. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: If all of you are done fucking around, I'd like to try and get a summon that isn't from fucking england. Sheepy: Gauvain: I'm from Orkney! Which is in Scotland! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Goddamn EUROPE, then! Sheepy: Gauvain: Sheesh, so sorry for inconveniencing you! Sheepy: *Something soft and warm wraps around Arthur's shoulders from behind!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Sheepy: *It's a coat!* Arsé-kun: *Another!! Great! He was starting to get chilly!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps slightly* Sheepy: *Beddy is right behind Arthur. Stealth EX.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, thank you, Beddy... Sheepy: *Beddy's eyes look like they're glowing, but it's probably just weird light reflections.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: How did you know we were up here? Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, ummm... Sheepy: Beddy: Lance told me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Where did he go? He was here earlier. Sheepy: Beddy: He's busy playing Call of Duty with Merlin's friend. Arsé-kun: *Arthur knows some of those words* Sheepy: Gauvain:....His helmet...comes off... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes?? Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, ummm... *He starts hiding his face* Sheepy: Gauvain: Hahahaha! I bet Lancelot's never seen this! I've one upped him! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Okay gauvain. Sheepy: Gauvain: I'm the only one who hasn't seen this until now, aren't I... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Mordred is right here. Sheepy: Aru: It's dark out so I mainly see his eyes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *not admitting even that's a little blurry* Sheepy: Beddy:.....*mumbling* Sir Lancelot's... seen it... Sheepy: Gauvain:.........*He gets an annoyed expression* Arsé-kun: *Nakajima is trying to summon something else in the background. He's not succeeding.* Sheepy: Beddy:...... Sheepy: Beddy: My king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes? Sheepy: Beddy: Who do you mean by Mordred? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *to Aru. mordred. whatever* Do you have anything to say to Sir Bedwyr before you hand the reins back to Aru? Sheepy: Aru: You didn't notice me? Sheepy: Aru: Ahh... Let's see... Sheepy: Aru:...."Don't get into affairs like Father's last lover did if you don't want a huge mess on your hands!" Sheepy: Aru: That about sums it up. Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: *Beddy's glaring. An unusual expression for him.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Perhaps now is a good time to cease. Sheepy: Aru: I get it, I get it! I can tell when I'm not wanted, Father! Especially when the guy who dislikes me looks like he could kill me with his eyes! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Either way, this has been a valuable exchange of information. Thank you, Mordred. Sheepy: Aru: Ahahaha! No problem! Sheepy: Aru: Well, see you later, Father! Try not to die while I'm gone! Sheepy: *Aru suddenly seems dizzy!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Are you all right? Sheepy: Aru: Oh... *She steadies herself* I just felt a little strange.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Are you aware of what was happening? Sheepy: Aru: I was conscious. Sheepy: Aru: I was worried he'd insult you or pick a fight with you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thankfully not. *he sighs* I'm exhausted from dealing with him that long. Sheepy: Aru: Sorry, Arthur... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's alright. *patting her shoulder* Don't let that become a habit. Sheepy: Aru: I won't! Sheepy: Aru: Although, I wonder what that was... Sheepy: Aru: Can a ghost exist without a soul...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *offering* Grampa Morne said it was called a chain summoning! And yes! Sheepy: Beddy: I can deal with him in the future. Sheepy: Aru: If you attack Mordred, you'll be attacking me, too... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please don't. We've gotten to a mutual understanding. Sheepy: Beddy:....? Sheepy: Beddy: Mutual understanding? Arsé-kun: Arthur: All that over a snake... Of all things. *shaking his head* Don't be too concerned. I'll inform you later. Sheepy: Beddy: A snake... Sheepy: Beddy: Once I was bit by a snake in Australia. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's... Unfortunate? Sheepy: Beddy: It didn't seem proud of its actions after I bit it back. Arsé-kun: Arthur: whut Sheepy: Beddy: Well, it was really poisonous and the thought that I'd die to a snake before I got to see you again made me mad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *scary...* Arsé-kun: Kay: what the fuck is wrong with you Sheepy: Beddy: Well... Sheepy: Beddy: It was really hot and I was dehydrated so I wasn't thinking clearly... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... k, fine. Sheepy: Beddy: So when I was bit, I remember thinking... *sudden thick Australian accent* "Aw, for the love of... See how much YOU like being bit, mate!" Sheepy: Beddy: *Normal voice* ...And then I bit it back. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't remember anything after that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I don't know what to say. Sheepy: Beddy:...Sorry. It must be embarrassing to hear this. Sheepy: Beddy: I understand if you're thinking..."I said yes to this total weirdo earlier? What made me do that? A fever?" Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm more astounded that you're still alive. Sheepy: Beddy: I think it's really hard to kill someome like me... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope so. Sheepy: Beddy: I think it's like that one thing one of the Merlins said... Sheepy: Beddy: Something along the lines of... "You can't kill me in any way that matters"... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like a fungus! ... That's a compliment! Sheepy: Beddy: I don't think I want to be a fungus. Sheepy: Beddy: They're creepy. Sheepy: Gauvain:........So... Next time you call me... Sheepy: Gauvain: Could it maybe be during the day? Sheepy: Aru: We didn't call you, Gauvain... Sheepy: Gauvain: I'm not Sir Marhaus. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, perhaps we could call him next. Sheepy: Gauvain: What, really...? I'd like to be around to see that... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I think as long as Aru is here, you'll get the call. Sheepy: Gauvain: Yeah, that's right! Sheepy: Aru:....Why do you always respond when I call to ghosts? Sheepy: Gauvain: That's obvious, isn't it? You shouldn't be messing around with witchcraft and the likes. You should be in a warm bed sleeping! If I don't respond to your call, some scary guy might respond instead. I won't let that happen! Arsé-kun: Kay: *several new bruises from "sparring"* You'd probably run into traffic to protect women. Sheepy: Gauvain: "Traffic"? Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, sorry, do you need an old person example? You'd run into the path of stampeding horses to protect women. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Wouldn't you just go through it? Sheepy: Gauvain:..... Sheepy: Gauvain: Tch. You're just like Sir Cai, aren't'cha? Always arguing pointless technicalities... Arsé-kun: Kay: Always will. Sheepy: Gauvain: Don't you know that most of the table hated his guts to some extent? Hearing the rude kinda things he said about my little sister made me want to pummel him, but I knew that I could never drag his cowardly excuse for a- Sheepy: Beddy: Gau-vain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe that is my brother you're speaking about. Sheepy: Gauvain: If my brothers were cowards with poisonous tongues like Sir Cai, I'd treat them the same way. Arsé-kun: *Arthur.... Gets distracted.* Sheepy: *Beddy has no one to hold him back.* Sheepy: *While Arthur is distracted, Beddy lunges towards Gauvain and punches him into the floor with great force! Gauvain lets out a surprised and somewhat pained grunt. This attack should not have connected, let alone inflict pain, because Gauvain is a ghost. And yet.* Arsé-kun: *Even the cat (the source of Arthur's distraction) notices.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Bedwyr, while I agree with you, unnecessary. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai would do the same for me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And then get his ass kicked. Sheepy: Beddy: That shows that he's not a coward. Sheepy: Gauvain:...Ugh. I haven't felt anything like THAT in a while... Sheepy: Beddy:....And anyway.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Anyway? Sheepy: Beddy: Cai's improved over the years... Sheepy: Beddy: So judging him on how he used to be... it's not giving him a chance... Sheepy: Gauvain: He's still around, huh. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Unfortunately for the world at large, yes. Sheepy: Gauvain: I'm shocked someone hasn't slain him yet. Sheepy: Gauvain: Then again, he survived Sir Jaufre and his love for dismembering his enemies, so I guess he can survive anything... Arsé-kun: *Beddy's tail gets smacked by something* Sheepy: Beddy:?! *He whips around to look at it. He finally stops angrily swishing his tail. Distracted.* Sheepy: Gauvain:...Demon? Sheepy: Gauvain: Guess that explains how he was able to touch me... Arsé-kun: *It's a black cat! Just... Swatting at the Moving Thing.* Sheepy: Beddy: *He slowly bends down and pets the cat* Arsé-kun: *Arthur also bends down to pet kitty. Cat now Happy Cat* Sheepy: Beddy: A cat, here? Strange... maybe. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not really. The dean keeps like, fifty of them. Maybe more. Maybe less. Sheepy: Beddy: Really? So many! Sheepy: Beddy: How does he feed them all? Doesn't he get tired having to carry them all? Arsé-kun: Kay: I have no idea. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ... That's enough of this. Has this been enough for all of you shits? Sheepy: Beddy: *His mind is mainly focused on the concept of carrying 50 koalas at once.* ...Enough? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: The ghost summoning. Was this acceptable or should I kill myself? Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, don't mind me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, was this enough? Sheepy: Aru: It was! Thank you! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I can finally leave.... It's too loud out here. Sheepy: Beddy: I think 50 koalas is more than enough... Arsé-kun: Arthur: w h a t ? Sheepy: Beddy: Don't worry, my king. You will see a koala soon enough. Arsé-kun: *Nakajima starts cleaning up, by which I mean closing everything and smudging the hell out of the circle with his shoe. begone thot* Sheepy: Beddy: I see... So that's sufficient.... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna go make sure Lucan and Lance haven't been absorbed by Yog's fluff. Ciao or whatever. Sheepy: Aru: Let's go inside! Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuckin' freezing out here. Sheepy: Aru: If it's cold for you, we're all getting sick. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *would rather not get sick again* Arsé-kun: *OK TIME TO GO INSIDE. YAY. ENOUGH OF THIS FUCK IT BYE*

[bad-draft-stuff]

c. au 24

BAAP BAPP

Arsé-kun: -Sunday, December 5th- Arsé-kun: *It's 3 am. The birds aren't singing- It's way too early for that, unless you include Elyan. You shouldn't. That is a water. Anyway, it was nice and quiet until SOMEONE STARTED GODDAMN SCREAMING.* Sheepy: *The screaming quickly awakens Bedi, considering he's right near the source.* Arsé-kun: *And if that didn't, the "being clung to like he's an anchor" would have woken him. anyway-* Arsé-kun: Merlin: BEDI! Sheepy: Bedi: M-Merlin?! Arsé-kun: *Merlin's getting dragged out of bed by what's either shadows or hooded figures. It's hard to tell in a dark room, but that doesn't matter. Merlin. Is getting Dragged Away. At 3 am.* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin...! MERLIN! *He pulls at Merlin, trying to keep him in the bed* HELP! HELP!! Arsé-kun: Kay: *distantly* WHAT FUCKING NOW?! Sheepy: Bedi: THERE'S PEOPLE IN OUR ROOM! THEY'RE TRYING TO TAKE MERLIN AWAY! Arsé-kun: *Kay's door slams open, followed by the sound of bashing on Grif's door with metal* Sheepy: Grif: Uuugh... Sleepy... Arsé-kun: Kay: Then get fired, fucker! Sheepy: *Jauf busts into the dorm and runs towards Bedi and Merlin's room* Sheepy: Grif: Mmmmgh... Kay, the horses are.... *He goes quiet* Arsé-kun: Kay: You first, Jaufre! Sheepy: *Jauf tears the door off its hinges and tosses it aside!* Arsé-kun: *The several hooded people(?) look up at Jauf. Most of them just keep pulling on Merlin and honestly? They're winning.* Sheepy: *Jauf suddenly lunges at the group, his berserker instinct kicking in. The last thing on his mind is taking care not to hurt Merlin in the process.* Arsé-kun: *Jauf is easily able to tear into the closest person!* Sheepy: *Jauf is cackling as he moves from the cultist he quickly dismembered to a different one.* Arsé-kun: *It's a good thing it's dark, because otherwise Kay wouldn't be able to participate in tug-o-wizard* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's still desperately clinging to Bedivere, panicking far too much to cast Anything* Sheepy: *Bedi is starting to feel sick from the strong smell of blood hitting his nose, but he's pushing those feelings aside to focus on pulling Merlin away from the figures.* Arsé-kun: *The smell's getting to Kay too, and by god is he trying to ignore it.* Arsé-kun: Kay: For fuck's sake! GRIFLET! Sheepy: *The smell is making Jauf's bloodlust stronger and his actions more violent and erratic.* Sheepy: *Grif is struggling to wake up. He's sleepy.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Jaufre!! Focus! Sheepy: *Jauf slowly looks away from the person he's holding up by the throat, gazing at Arthur. His eyes look less like a human's and more like a predator who caught sight of prey.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Drop. Get the living ones. Arsé-kun: *As everything goes on, it's slowly getting darker. It was already dark before.* Sheepy: *Jauf places the person down on the ground before slicing at their Achilles tendons and stomping on their arms. He slowly drags them by the leg as he approaches Arthur. * Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Thank you, Jaufre, but please focus...! Sheepy: Jauf: *He lets go of the person's leg before suddenly lunging at Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur only needs to swing Excalibur once to floor Jaufre.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I said Down. Sheepy: Jauf: Gghhhkk..... Aaa... ... hehe... hehehe... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fail me again and you lose your head. Sheepy: Jauf:.....ose.... ead.....? ....Hehe...hehehe... Sheepy: Jauf: *He stands, blood spilling from his wound* Arsé-kun: Kay: Jaufre, you useless cunt! *he's still fighting, meanwhile* Traitor-fucking-ass! Sheepy: Jauf:....Trai...tor....? Sheepy: Jauf: ......... Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking help us or fuck off! Sheepy: Jauf: *He grins* Sheepy: Jauf: Traitor.... traitor... Arsé-kun: Kay: GRIFLET, FOR YOG'S SAKE! MKA ULT! Sheepy: *There is no response from Grif.* Sheepy: *Something starts dripping on Arthur from the ceiling.* Arsé-kun: *Jaufre gets assaulted by a powerful blur of white, straight to the head!* Sheepy: Jauf:?! Sheepy: *Jauf is feeling confused!* Arsé-kun: *Jauf attacked himself in his confusion?* Sheepy: Jauf: Head... lose my... ... king's orders... ... *He puts his fingers to his neck* ...Refuse to... betray him again... *He starts to decapitate himsslf with his claws(?)* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Jesus Christ, Jaufre! *he grabs at Jauf's hands* Cease! Sheepy: Jauf:....Ugh....ghhh... ... *He stops, unsteadily looking at Arthur. The look in his eyes no longer resembles a beast, but rather a man full of guilt.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Stop. Breathe. Sheepy: Jauf: *His breathing slows down some and becomes more relaxed as he takes deep breaths and exhales.* Sheepy: Jauf:.......Wh... ... Arsé-kun: Kay: Will you two stop sounding like some sorta fucked up romcom horror segment?! Sheepy: Jauf:.....My king... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Worry later. Sit down. Keep this prisoner in place. I'm going in. Sheepy: Jauf:....did I... ... harm them...? the kids...? Sheepy: Jauf:...harm you....? ... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You tried to kill me. You failed. Now sit. Sheepy: *Jauf ends up falling on the floor in a sitting position, although it wasn't entirely intentional.* Arsé-kun: *Kay shouts out in pain. He's getting overwhelmed without help!* Sheepy: Bedi: K-Kay...?! Sheepy: *Bedi continues to hold onto Merlin tightly* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's trying his best to hold on!* Arsé-kun: Kay: *gritting teeth* Don't worry about me, Bedi! Sheepy: Bedi: B-but...! Arsé-kun: Kay: If we lose him, then what?! Sheepy: Bedi:!... Sheepy: Jauf:....Kay needs help... but it's hard to see... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't see anymore either.... Sheepy: Jauf:...We have to help... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Stay. I'll go fetch help. Arsé-kun: *Arthur blindly stumbles towards Griflet's room. He crashes into several things on the way there, finally gets inside, and trips on something suspiciously wet. He checks the source and...* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Griflet is dead! Sheepy: Jauf: Again...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Seriously?! Sheepy: *Jauf feels something soft and feathery brush up against him...* Sheepy: Jauf:..............*He grabs onto it and shakily stands* Sheepy: Elyan: HEWWOOO~!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *weakly* h-hewwo... Sheepy: Elyan: Fou fou kyuuuu~ Sheepy: *Jauf puts the last of his strength into tossing it as hard as he can towards the sound of combat! He collapses afterwards. Elyan goes whizzing by Kay's head and smacks into one of the cultist's faces!* Arsé-kun: *Kay jumps, almost earning him an injury. Startled* Sheepy: *Elyan suddenly shoves his head into a cultist's mouth!* Sheepy: Elyan: *muffled* hhheewwwwoooo??? anyone theeeweeee????? Sheepy: Elyan: nobody there? okaaayyyy! knock knock~!!! I'm coming in~!!! Arsé-kun: *Kay and the two cultists he's fighting take a moment to all look at Elyan questioningly* Sheepy: *Elyan enters the cultist he's on through their throat, despite their best efforts to pull him out. There's a pause as they're finally able to breathe again before their body begins to convulse. They scream, they beg, but this does not help them. Their body slowly, clumsily, stands, twitching and trembling. They turn to look at the cultists fighting Kay. Their face is full of terror, their eyes pleading, but they cannot cry. After all, Elyan will not allow them to lose a drop of their precious water until they are no longer of use to him.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... Jesus Fucking Christ, Elyan. Sheepy: *The possessed cultist suddenly lurches towards one of Kay's attackers!* Arsé-kun: *Kay backs off without question, and focuses on the other guy* Sheepy: Elyan: *his voice sounds bubbly. It's coming from the cultist's stomach* didn't run? too baaaad! I gave you a head start~!!! tag! *The possessed cultist pushes his target to the ground* Sheepy: *The possessed cultist is forced to rip and tear until his targer is completely still. They are forced to stand, their movements now confident. If it were not for the expression on their face - a one of terror - it would be impossible to tell that they were merely a puppet.* Arsé-kun: *Kay started shaking and hasn't stopped. Bravado stacks lost. Turn Skipped. Turn Skipped. Turn* Arsé-kun: *The cultist Kay was fighting also rightfully steps back and helps their comrades with pulling Merlin instead. No thanks! Nope! No thank you!!* Sheepy: Elyan: no need to tremble, kay~ I love you so lots! I'll protect you very much! Sheepy: *The possessed cultist approaches calmly Kay and pats him gently on the head with their bloodied hand before turning their attention to the other cultists.* Arsé-kun: *turn skipped turn skipped turn skipped t* Arsé-kun: *Merlin, unable to see, has been trying to bite fingers and scramble. He's managed a few blind bites but that's about it. His hands hurt.* Sheepy: Elyan: it'll be okay, it'll be okay, it'll be okay, it'll be okay *The possessed cultist approaches them* don't worry! I love you! you'll be okay! Sheepy: *The possessed cultist pulls one of the cultists away from Merlin and sinks their teeth into them.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *struggling to speak* Bedi...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If.... If we get... We find each other again, marry me. Sheepy: Bedi:.....Wh...what....? .... Of course... Sheepy: Bedi:...Of course we'll find each other again...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... *he doesn't seem pleased for some reason* Sheepy: Bedi: I won't let go of you...! It'll all turn out okay! It always does... so... don't give up...! Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou mrow! *he's on Bedi's shoulder, grabbing Airgetlam like he's helping* Sheepy: *Bedi is very tired at this point. It's taking everything he has to keep a hold of Merlin.* Arsé-kun: *Something pops.* Sheepy: Bedi: Uugh...?! Arsé-kun: *Airgetlam can't take the strain anymore and... Pop!* Sheepy: Bedi: N-no...no....! Arsé-kun: *Merlin.... Lets go of the removed Airgetlam.* Arsé-kun: *... And that's it. They're gone.* Sheepy: Bedi: M...Merlin...? Merlin...! No!!! MERLIN!! Sheepy: *Bedi's sudden screaming causes the possessed cultist's head to whip up from his victim.* Sheepy: Elyan:....Merlin....gone? Gone? Gone gone gone?? I love you! Where did you go? Peekaboo! Arsé-kun: Fou: *whiiiiinneee....* Sheepy: Bedi: I let go...! I let go...! I told him I wouldn't...! Sheepy: Bedi: He's gone!! Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwoooooo! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Shut up, Elyan! Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'll get him back, Bedivere. What makes this any different from anything else? Other than the.... Mess... Sheepy: Elyan: Heeewwwwooooooooo!!! *Although his voice usually sounds like an imitation, purely artificial and lacking in any true emotions, this hewwo sounds desperate...* Sheepy: Bedi: How... how will we get him back...? We don't know where he is....! Sheepy: Bedi: And none of us could fight them off! Arsé-kun: Arthur: We got ambushed. How can you fight what you don't expect? Damn cowards. Arsé-kun: *arthur spits on the floor. +1 clean spot* Sheepy: Bedi: How can you fight what you can't find?! Sheepy: Elyan:....? Sheepy: Bedi: All of the potential sources of information are dead...! We have no leads! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Elyan. Sheepy: Elyan:.....Friend...dead? ...Yet alive? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The man you're in is alive? Sheepy: Elyan: ...? *Bedi voice* Of course...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Keep them alive. We need them for information. Sheepy: Elyan:.....friend? Sheepy: Elyan:....My King...friend? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... .... Sure. Whatever. *has no idea what Elyan means* Sheepy: Elyan: ...! Arsé-kun: *Arthur seats himself next to Bedi and offers some cape. The clean part.* Sheepy: *Bedi accepts it, shivering and sobbing.* Sheepy: Elyan: good job! I'm so much proud of you! do you feel the blood in your veins? it's yours! do your best! Navarre. Arsé-kun: *The cultist- Apparently named Navarre- just drops on the spot. Everything hurts and everything is bad.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Aru? Do not come in. Are you still out there? Sheepy: Aru: I am...! Is... everyone okay..? Sheepy: Aru: Should I call a doctor...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hahaha! That would be advised! Sheepy: *Aru calls the hospital front desk* Arsé-kun: Adam: Good morning, hospital front desk. Sheepy: Aru: Um... um... Sheepy: Aru: There's... I don't know what's going on... The security guard's dead and others might be really hurt... Arsé-kun: Adam: *leaning away from the phone* Father, there's been an incident. Sheepy: Fran: Where? Arsé-kun: Adam: .... The top floor of the dormitories. The security guard is a confirmed casualty. Sheepy: Fran: I'll head over right away! Will I be enough? Arsé-kun: Adam: I don't think so. Multiple injuries potentially. Maybe worse. Sheepy: Fran: I see... I'm going now! Arsé-kun: Adam: I'll see who else is on call. Stay safe. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you, Adam! *He rushes out* Arsé-kun: Adam: One doctor has been sent. I'll put you on hold briefly to contact others. Is this okay? Sheepy: Aru: Of course. Thank you...! Sheepy: *Soon enough, there's a clumsy knock on the door. Aru opens the door. It's Fran!* Sheepy: Fran: *pant, pant, wheeze* Sheepy: Fran: Wh...where's... *huff, huff*....the patient...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Which one? *appearing sans cape* Multiple injuries, several intruder deaths. You shouldn't be alone. Sheepy: Fran: Hahhh...hahhh.... S-sorry... Adam should be sending others... Sheepy: *Fran shakily enters Bedi and Merlin's room, breathing heavily still.* Arsé-kun: *It's Fucking Bad.* Sheepy: Fran: ...?! *He bends down and starts gauging Jauf's injuries* Arsé-kun: *sword injuries. neck gashes. maybe more.* Sheepy: Fran: Th-these... are really bad... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... *wordlessly putting Excalibur down* Arsé-kun: Arthur: He got the worst of it that's still alive, I believe. Sheepy: Fran: *He looks over at Kay and Navarre* But those two seem unharmed physically... Sheepy: Fran: The security guard should revive... don't worry too much about him. Sheepy: Fran: Especially since, um... I can't do anything for him because he's dead. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Understandable, but.... He should have been revived by now. Sheepy: Fran:.....Maybe there's not enough power...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not even a peep from his father. Something isn't right. Sheepy: Fran: I'm sorry... the best I can do is help the living. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. I'll leave you alone now. Sheepy: Fran: ....Please remove Kay from this room before you do. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Certainly. Pardon me. Arsé-kun: *Arthur puts Kay's sword under his arm and drags Kay out of the room. Kay's fantastic rebuttal is to groan and not move.* Sheepy: Aru: Is Kay hurt...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Some scratches at most. I think we know what felled him. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe washing up would help...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wouldn't know. Perhaps? Sheepy: Bedi: What will we do...? We're so weak... knowing where he is won't help our lack of manpower... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Call in backup. We have allies that would definitely be willing to assist. Sheepy: Bedi:..... Sheepy: Bedi: Oh... like his grandfather. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. I'm sure you would barely need to appeal before three of them show up. Sheepy: *Aru begins texting the Merlin chat* Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Merlin's been kidnapped! Griflet is dead and Jaufre is badly hurt. Please help! Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] WHAT Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Where is he? Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Dad is here with me... Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] not primo. merlin 14. Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Oh. I've never met him....... Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] He's been kidnapped......... I wonder by whom....... Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] mg wife jd sl pretff anx zu lovs hdt sppop muvh Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] myrrdin either add something of value or stfu Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] evefything is do wet snf when zi ssw it ig saw me Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] tobught my wufe is herrev snd Im thd luckirdt man in the enture wotkd :) Arsé-kun: [Myrrdin has been muted by Malleus] Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Wet...... it saw him....... Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] But whose eyes are those eyes...... Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] 14's?......... Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] @primo @misyr OI PROBLEM Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] Good morning, fellow Merlins... That is a human 'joke'. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] This is Il Fado de Rie. I have been entrusted with Misyr Rex's phone as he sleeps off path so he may not harm those around him on accident. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] If you are in need of Misyr Rex, it will be difficult to get into contact with him. If you are in need of fire power, I am willing to pass judgement on those who have harmed Merlin (14). Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] ill accept your assistance. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] if you do not mind me breaking a few mirrors by my mere presence, I will be first to show up. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Please do!! Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] We may be dealing with a great foe............ Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Let me remove Bedwyr off me and I'll head over......... It's been a while..... We will probably need the boat, Malleus.... Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] what could we need the boat for Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Wet........ Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Showers are also wet. We will never know what 3 meant. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] wet..... i lied. im going to try to do scrying now. hold on Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] WEATE...? If he saw through 14's eyes, wet is a clue.... Did ‹it› see the body or the soul?... If it saw Myrrdin, it may be HT... <Huge Trouble> Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] If it is <that>, I will LITY... <Leave It To You> But I do not want you to fall prey to danger... Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] Question! Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Speak your mind... Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] Didn't 14 end up on ryelyeh once? Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] ....... Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] Gramps didn't 13 and 1 use the ship for that? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] No. Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] ? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] They were already there. It is different. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] But 14 was rescued via 2's boat. 1 and 13 were the rescuers. Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] I cannot return there... Please do not make me... Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] Then don't? Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] I LITY Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Take rheboar Okay? Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Permission grabted Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] i broke the mirror to no ones shock. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] ill claim the ship. Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Thaks Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Bedwyr broke a mirror too. It's normal. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] One of his captors was captured by us. Did I forget to mention that? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] you did. how are they being restrained Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Restrained? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] ...... I'll be there soon. Sheepy: Aru: Merlin's grandpa should be here soon. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher's son was originally on board, but now he's saying that he won't help. Arsé-kun: Arthur: 2? He was the one we had to rescue. I wouldn't force him to go with us. Sheepy: Aru: He doesn't want to go because, ummm... Sheepy: Aru: Myrrdin said something scary amongst his messages about his love for his wife. Arsé-kun: Arthur: There isn't much we can do about that. Sheepy: Aru: And Magnus... 2 thinks he may have been seeing through Merlin's eyes. Sheepy: Aru: So Myrrdin may already know where Merlin is. Sheepy: Aru: But, well, Merlin's grandpa muted him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....? Sheepy: Aru: In online chats, chat leaders like Malleus can prevent other members from speaking if they're out of line. Sheepy: Aru: Like, ummm... if you had a knight say something offensive during a Round Table meeting and bound their mouth shut somehow. They could still listen and watch, but not contribute... Sheepy: Aru: That's what muting is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can that be done? I'd love for Cai to be muted more often. Sheepy: Aru: If you form an online chat wjth your knights, yes. Sheepy: Aru: You can mute Cai whenever you want. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wonderful. I can already imagine him swearing in rage. Sheepy: Aru: Of course! But don't use it too much or people will get upset, okay? Sheepy: *Elyan has left Navarre's body but has decided to perch on him. New friend.* Arsé-kun: *Being Navarre is very suffering, between getting manipulated, being manipulated by a bird/water, blood diseases, and being sick in the same two hours. cold. miserable.* Sheepy: Aru: Have you seen the doctors? Arsé-kun: Raph: *cheerfully, very forced* I haven't quite gotten there yet ^^ Sheepy: Aru: Sorry... Sheepy: Fran: I could check on him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Trade spots with me, then. Sheepy: Fran: *He trades spots with Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph checks the nearest corpse before deciding to make a Call™* Sheepy: *Fran moves over to Navarre* Arsé-kun: *Navarre's now somewhere between trying to get this stupid cloak off and getting blood off his face. elyan* Sheepy: Fran: Do you need help? Arsé-kun: Navarre: U-uhm! Yes? Sheepy: Fran: Here, I'll help you. Arsé-kun: *Navarre is assisted in getting that accused cloak off. He's got something tightly bound to his back in rope. Not a recommended way of doing anything.* Sheepy: Fran: What's this.......? Sheepy: Fran: Was this done to you? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Yes! Hurry up and untie that! *he's trying to offload as much eldritch memorabilia from his person as possible. all of it* Sheepy: *Fran unties the rope* Arsé-kun: *Fran has probably seen Holmes' wings at least once by this point. Those are recovering. Navarre's are not and most definitely will not.* Sheepy: Fran: *gasp* ...Y...your... Raphael...! Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah? What's- Sheepy: Fran: Please come over here! Arsé-kun: Raph: Jesus Fucking Christ. Arsé-kun: *Raph drops what he was doing to come over* Sheepy: Fran: What do we do...? Arsé-kun: Raph: At this point, I doubt we can do much. Sheepy: Fran:.....But, even so... Can't something be done...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Right this minute? I'd love to, but.... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know if we CAN. Sheepy: Fran:........I suppose a limb couldn't be repaired in this state either. Sheepy: Fran: What about prosthetics...? Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... Dangerous. Sheepy: Fran:...Not a surprise... Sheepy: Fran: Are you hurting anywhere else? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Everywhere. Sheepy: Fran: Everywhere..... um... Arsé-kun: *Navarre shoots Elyan an annoyed look, like it's Elyan's fault he's hurting. It is.* Sheepy: Elyan: ...........*he stares back* Sheepy: Elyan:...... *honk* Arsé-kun: Navarre: Don't honk at me! You could've broke my jaw! Sheepy: Elyan:.... *embarrassed* Sheepy: Fran: The bird nearly broke your jaw? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Yeah. It got thrown. Sheepy: Fran: I see... so isn't it possible that the bird was injured, too? Sheepy: *There's a yawn from outside the Gore Room* Arsé-kun: *Raph glances up* Sheepy: *Jauf walks in the Gore Room, looking surprisingly unscathed. And physical. His dead body is in the background.* Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Morning, Jaufre. Did you do this? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: I don't remember. Why are there so many corpses? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd love to know. You're also dead on the floor. Sheepy: Jauf: Yet I'm alive.... Ahhh. I see. Arsé-kun: Raph: Schrödinger's drunk. Sheepy: Jauf: My friend didn't revive me. I revived myself. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm not drunk. Arsé-kun: Raph: is your name Schrödinger? No? Arsé-kun: *Navarre wisely shrinks himself as much as possible to avoid eye contact with the berserker* Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, who's Elyan's new friend? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That would be the only spared cultist, and the only one you didn't massacre. Sheepy: Jauf: Mmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Leaving one alive sounds like something I would do. Arsé-kun: Navarre: Actually, um, the. The bird used me to get two. Please don't kill me. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh. That explains why you're his buddy. Well! Good on you! Arsé-kun: Navarre: P-please don't make me go back there either..! Sheepy: Jauf: Well, we will need to know where to go. Sheepy: Jauf: That doesn't necessarily mean you have to go. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: When you're done here, we need to Talk. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, my king. I'm always happy to talk to you. Arsé-kun: *titlecard: jaufre's in trouble* Sheepy: Jauf: All we are asking of you is the location that Merlin is being brought to. Arsé-kun: Navarre: Th-that's it? Probably R'lyeh directly.... Sheepy: Jauf: Or does this count as two...? Sheepy: Jauf: Who ordered his kidnapping and why? Arsé-kun: Navarre: I don't know that! We- They lost somebody a few weeks ago... Sheepy: Jauf:....Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: A few weeks ago... Sheepy: Jauf:....Magnus. Sheepy: Jauf: Another Merlin... but for what reason? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Probably exactly that. Lost their Merlin and took this one to replace him. Sheepy: Jauf: ...We have to rescue him soon. Sheepy: Jauf: They'll be on higher alert, though... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good thing we have someone who has been there that could tell us whatever they can. Sheepy: Jauf: ...This guy, you mean? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We can't speak to the deceased. Sheepy: Jauf: My king. You seem so convinced that I am out for his blood. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... *he wordlessly holds up the bloodied Excalibur and gestures to the dead Jaufre* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I meant that he was the only one living to tell us. Sheepy: Jauf: As I said, I do not recall anything that happened. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Chase me again and I'm tearing you to shreds. Sheepy: Jauf: You aren't listening to me at all. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I heard you. There was a miscommunication. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't recall chasing you. I don't recall anything that happened. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am aware. Please try to control your berserker urges next time. It's hard to be strategic with claws in my face. Sheepy: Jauf: It's difficult to control it. My brain gets too excited. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... We'll work on it. Sheepy: Jauf: How? In what way? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll tell you when I think of it. Is Griflet still dead? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, he is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: My friend did not revive me. I revived myself. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is he being held up somehow? That's concerning. Sheepy: Jauf: If he is, it's not a proboem we can solve. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You cannot speak to him? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What about that thing where you displayed text the way he does? Sheepy: Jauf: It's a good use of my time. Better than arguing with you about this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wasn't.... I suppose that is fair. Sheepy: Jauf: Give me a few minutes. I'll try to get into contact wih him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Understood. I'll see what the others would like to do while you're at it. Sheepy: Jauf: Good idea. Arsé-kun: *Arthur steps out, kicking some memorabilia Navarre tossed at some point.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: We have a location. Merlin's son is not to go with us. Sheepy: Aru: Where is he? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Er. I'm not sure how to repeat that pronunciation. Where we were to rescue Merlin the second. Rr. Sheepy: Aru: That's really scary... Sheepy: Aru: Il Fado de Rie said that he would help. Malleus is on his way. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy helped save Magnus. Maybe he would help save Merlin if you asked him to? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure he would. Has Merlin answered you yet? .. The first, I mean. Sheepy: Aru: No. Not yet. Sheepy: Aru: Mint and Manteia answered. Sheepy: Aru: Neither offered to help. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Unhelpful. Sheepy: Aru: Myrrdin is asleep. He woke up briefly, told everyone about the vision he saw, talked about his wife, and... Right, I mentioned that. Sheepy: Aru: Magnus is trapped under Beddy so he could ask Beddy to go if we ask him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please do, then. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Magnus, can you send Beddy over? Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Bedwyr is cozy and I DKWYA... <Don't Know Where You Are> Sheepy: Mint: [chat] IDK is a real acronym and there for you to use. Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] I'm Demon King... Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] No, that's Misyr! Anyway, Mint, if we hack Misyr's phone hard enough, we can tell his hot bf shit's happening Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Raphael is here. Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] We no longer need to hack Misyr's phone Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] Mint can you make him unable to access my twitter anyway Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] It is like sending a cat out in the rain... It was wrong of me... I will NFM.. <Never Forgive Myself> Sheepy: Mint: [chat] You can use the Block button to do jusr that. Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] OTL is a real acronym you can use. also, doesn't help Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Bedwyr was Cozy and I sent him to Perish... Sheepy: Aru: Beddy is on his way. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Excellent. Thank him for me. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Magnus, Arthur says thanks. Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] To be expected... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I do not recall him speaking like this. Sheepy: Aru: I didn't know you knew Magnus, Arthur. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Well, I met him on the rescue... I suppose that wasn't a good indicator. Sheepy: Aru: I don't know him well but it doesn't seem too out of character. Sheepy: Aru: He wants to be cool like an anime character. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Oh, Merlin told me that word. What makes it different from other animations? Sheepy: Aru:....Ummm... Arsé-kun: Kay: is that important right now. Sheepy: Aru: We can't discuss a plan until all the members show up. Arsé-kun: Kay: C'n we do it somewhere that ain't in here...? Sheepy: Aru:...Oh. I guess we should... Sheepy: Aru: Maybe a place you can wash up so you feel less bad...? Arsé-kun: Kay: fuck. please. Sheepy: Bedi: What's stopping Merlin's very powerful grandfather from teleporting to Rlyeh, grabbing Merlin, and teleporting out? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He'd need to be awake and present to know the information. Sheepy: Bedi: Ohhhh.... Arsé-kun: *lets get out of the dorm that smells like viscera and guts. get ya stuff.* Sheepy: *The group finally heads downstairs* Arsé-kun: Kay: Air.... Breathable air... Sheepy: Bedi:....Where are they...? Sheepy: Bedi: I just feel so impatient... Arsé-kun: Kay: No shit. Today would be great. Sheepy: Il: Today will not be tomorrow for quite some time. *He walks in, looking relaxed as usual* Arsé-kun: Kay: Figurative. Hope you're ready to blast ass. Sheepy: Il: Is that our enemy? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. Figurative is a word. Sheepy: Il:..... Sheepy: Il: I know that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... My apologies. It's become habit. Arsé-kun: Arthur: No one present is the enemy. We are waiting for the last members of the team to arrive before we set off. Arsé-kun: Navarre: H-hey, I didn't do anything wrong..! I think...! Sheepy: Il: *He stares at Navarre* Arsé-kun: Navarre: ....... What?! Sheepy: Il:..........? Sheepy: Il: You... Sheepy: Il:.....are tainted with the sin of pride. Yet also... you put off the vibes of a pathetic guy who acts arrogant to hide his insecurities like in my otome games. Arsé-kun: Navarre: *YIKE* Y-y-you can't just call a guy out like that in public!!!! Sheepy: Il:......? Arsé-kun: Kay: You called him pathetic, Il. Sheepy: Il: No. I didn't call him that. I just said that he seems like a pathetic character. Sheepy: Il: Had he been a truly sinful man, it may have been safer to bind him. Arsé-kun: *navarre's mostly very bad morning* Sheepy: Il: He has already been punished for his pride. Not by me. Sheepy: Il: Raphael will be happy to see you. Arsé-kun: *Navarre's increasingly getting worse morning* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Don't worry. Dr. Raphael already saw him earlier. I'm sure he'll see this guy again when he's done upstairs. Sheepy: Il: Really? Sheepy: Il: But your wings still look... Arsé-kun: Navarre: Bad. I know. Sheepy: Il: Is that the word? I was searching for one. Sheepy: Il: *He spreads out his wings* I, too, am a fallen angel. Raphael saved me. Arsé-kun: *Navarre counts Il's wings and pales. navarre's morning is NOT GETTING BETTER.* Sheepy: Il: Are you feeling unwell? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Y-you could say that... Sheepy: Il: *head tilt* Arsé-kun: Kay: None of us are having a good morning. Grif's still goddamn dead. Sheepy: Il:.........Dead? Arsé-kun: Kay: Again. Sheepy: Il: What killed him? Sheepy: Il: Not Cthaat. Cthaat is not sinful. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe a cultist got him prior to anything else happening. It would have been the tactical approach. Sheepy: Il: Where are the cultists now? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Gone. We know the source, but we need to wait for the travel method to arrive. Sheepy: Il: Gone.... what a strange name for a place... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ugh. Arsé-kun: *Il is caught up properly. fuck a this* Sheepy: Il: Worry not. I will accompany you all. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great. You're the damage we'd need. Sheepy: Il: I can deal lots of damage. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're aware. Sheepy: Il: I will enact judgement for you because I like you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I. *kay has to fight back the urge to say "i dont know why you do" or "impossible"* Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. Sheepy: Bedi: Just... please don't kill us in the process. Arsé-kun: Kay: You hear that, Il? Don't hit us. Arsé-kun: Kay: *to no one in particular, rolling his eyes* hurt your friends to become america's next top sinner, definitely how that works. Sheepy: Il:....? Sheepy: Il: Is it true? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know. Probably not. I'm just saying dumb shit to fill the niche of "idiot who says dumb shit". Sheepy: Il: Because Merlin isn't here. I understand. Arsé-kun: Kay: You ARE smarter than the average bear! Sheepy: Il: Most bears are very smart. Sheepy: Grif: Good morning, everyone. Arsé-kun: Kay: Welcome back. You missed everything. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I was dead. Arsé-kun: Kay: Did Orbdad update you, or do you need someone to npc fill you in? Sheepy: Grif: No. Arsé-kun: *Grif is caught up to speed on recent events.* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: My friend is dealing with his own problems right now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Dare we ask? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh... Sheepy: Jauf: It's best we don't go into detail. Arsé-kun: Kay: ? Sheepy: Jauf: He, eh... Arsé-kun: Yog: *popup* I Do Not Want To Talk About It Sheepy: Jauf: Yes. Exactly. Sheepy: Jauf: Have you called help? Arsé-kun: Kay: We're waiting for them to show up. Sheepy: Jauf: They sure are taking a while, hm? Arsé-kun: Arthur: It IS... Quite early in the morning. *he mid-air loafs into his cape* We can't expect the epitome of speed. Sheepy: Jauf: Did my king perish earlier? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... No? Sheepy: Jauf:.......? Sheepy: Il: Misyr Rex enjoys doing that, too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Doing what? Arsé-kun: *One of the many campus cats, a black one, strolls in through a kitty door and sits down. he look. Malleus appears a few moments later* Sheepy: Bedi: I'm glad you're here. Sheepy: Jauf: We were just talking about you! Arsé-kun: Malleus: That isn't ominous at all. Bedwyr should be here momentarily. Sheepy: Aru: I hope he won't be too anxious with how big the group is... Sheepy: *Beddy enters a few moments later, face visible. He's looking better since the last time the group saw him! He pauses in the doorway upon seeing the large group and immediately turns around.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr... Sheepy: Beddy: ...Please give me a moment. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. Cover up. I'm sorry we didn't warn you in advance. Sheepy: *Beddy pulls out a set of sunglasses and a surgical mask from his pocket and puts them on. He then puts his hood over his head before turning around.* Sheepy: Beddy: I've come to help. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's greatly appreciated. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you. Sheepy: Bedi: We can go now, can't we? Arsé-kun: Malleus: We can. Sheepy: Bedi: Good. I'm ready. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're an approximation of ready, I believe. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I am going to force everyone to walk to the ship, so be ready for that. Sheepy: Bedi: I am. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't really wanna, but we don't have a choice. Sheepy: Aru: I can handle it! Sheepy: Beddy: Aru, if you get tired, I can carry you. Sheepy: Aru: I won't get tired. Arsé-kun: Kay: Got everything you need, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. I'm here. What? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you got everythin' you need, or are you gonna forget stuff? Sheepy: Grif: I do. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Then let us be off. The ship is at the lake. I'll be far ahead so I don't affect any of you. Arsé-kun: *and malleus leaves. bye bad luck man* Sheepy: Il: How fun! I've always wanted to go on a boat. Now, I just need someone to reenact this one scene from Sholmes route with me... The boat shakes and he ends up kabedoning Cardia... I just need a Sholmes... Arsé-kun: Kay: Stop saying words. Sheepy: Il: Hoho... Sheepy: Il: I'll leave my fantasies for another time. Arsé-kun: *They start going i guess* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Aru, is there anything odd going on? I'm still not sure what was being referred to. Sheepy: Aru: Um.... Sheepy: Aru: Look at yoir feet. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ? *he shifts and brushes some dirt off his shoe* ?? Sheepy: Aru: They aren't on the ground. Arsé-kun: *Arthur glances down, looks up in realization, and lands squarely on his ass. our king.* Sheepy: Aru: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. Let's not call attention to that. Sheepy: Aru:...Okay. Arsé-kun: *NOW they can get to the boat parked at a less-messy part of the lake* Sheepy: Il: How exciting! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Welcome aboard Great-Grandfather's ship. I advise going below deck. Some of you already know why. Sheepy: Beddy: I remember well. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ugh... Sheepy: Grif:...Ugh. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ugh. Sheepy: Jauf: Ugh. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bets on who's gonna vomit first? Sheepy: Jauf: Not me! Arsé-kun: Kay: My bet's on the King or the Moron. Sheepy: *The group heads below deck!* Arsé-kun: *The ship is teleported! Kay, being a college age dude, decides he's gonna be Cool and stand up during it. He is successfully cool.* Sheepy: Il: How fun, how fun!! Sheepy: Grif:.............. Sheepy: *Grif is looking nauseous. He is suffering.* Arsé-kun: *Kay sits down next to him and awkwardly pats him* Sheepy: *Beddy is trembling.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur puts his cape over Beddy and offers to find a Bucket* Sheepy: Beddy: Th-thanks..... I need it... Arsé-kun: *Arthur starts a journey to find a single bucket* Arsé-kun: *Navarre's very bad day continues. This joke is getting old.* Sheepy: Bedi:....Is it over? Arsé-kun: Kay: It's over. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank goodness. Sheepy: Jauf: Wow. It wasn't so bad! Arsé-kun: Kay: More survivors than last time, I think. Arsé-kun: Arthur: --thank you, I'll find it. Arsé-kun: *Arthur starts heading back to the stairs and Oh There's Beddy* Sheepy: *Beddy couldn't wait for the bucket.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Ah. Arsé-kun: *viewer discretion moment* Sheepy: *Beddy is finally done, left miserable, trying not to cry, and failing.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is deeply concerned and stays with him* Sheepy: Beddy: S-sorry... I came to help, and immediately I was pathetic... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It happens. I already fell once today in front of Aru. I won't say anything. Sheepy: Beddy: Are you okay...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, but this isn't about me. Are you feeling better? Sheepy: Beddy: I think so... Arsé-kun: Malleus: *glancing back* Don't bother cleaning it. Rain's coming. There's time before we get there, so get back down there or whatever. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm really sorry... Arsé-kun: Malleus: It's not a concern. Sheepy: Beddy: How long until we get there? Arsé-kun: Malleus: An hour if the conditions stay good. Sheepy: Beddy:......I'll try to get a quick nap in. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That sounds like it would be nice... Sheepy: Beddy: Are you tired too, Art? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I got woken up. I certainly am. Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Sheepy: Beddy: Let's both rest, then. Arsé-kun: *Arthur just picks up Beddy and heads back downstairs* Sheepy: *Beddy appreciates this. He was not looking forward to walking.* Arsé-kun: Kay: *very unhelpfully* gay Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Just calling it as I see it Sheepy: Jauf: Well, there were rumors that my king was quite the womanizer. Unfaithful, even. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, we knew that already. Sheepy: Jauf: Then again, my king never showed much interest in my queen. If he treats Beddy the way he treated my queen, well... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm right here, Sir Jaufre. As well, I'm not. I like women. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, of course, of course. I had no doubts about that. Arsé-kun: Fou: *popping out of Arthur's collar* Mew mew mew mrow meow! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh....Fou.....! Sheepy: Bedi: Were you worried about Merlin...? It'll be okay. It'll work out. It always does. Arsé-kun: Fou: Mewp! *he jumps down and onto Bedi* Sheepy: *Bedi pets Fou* Arsé-kun: *Fou is happy* Sheepy: *It didn't take long for Beddy to fall asleep. He's worn out.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur goes to find somewhere Decent to put Beddy* Sheepy: Aru: Do we have time to sleep? Arsé-kun: Kay: No idea. Probably. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe we should. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm too worried to sleep. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not. Go the fuck to sleep. Sheepy: Bedi: My mind is too full of worries to think about sleep. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay... He seemed so unhappy with my response... Did I... say something wrong? Sheepy: Bedi: I think I may have damaged our relationship.... but getting him back is much more important. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't remember what you said, but it's Merlin. He wouldn't break off with you over one comment. Sheepy: Bedi:......It seemed like a really important moment. Arsé-kun: Kay: Like life-defining, or social rank failure kind? Sheepy: Bedi: Umm.... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Or just normal bad. God. The Griflet language has got me. Sheepy: Bedi: A defining moment in our relationship. Arsé-kun: Kay: Give it another shot when he's alive. How bad can it be? Sheepy: Bedi: I was panicking some, but I think he said something like... Sheepy: Bedi: "If we're reunited, let's get married." Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, of course we'll be reunited. Sheepy: Bedi: So I said as much. Sheepy: Bedi: He seemed unhappy with that response. Arsé-kun: Kay: That makes sense to me! Picky bastard. Sheepy: Bedi: Did I not say anything wrong, then...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Doesn't sound like it to me! Sheepy: Bedi: I see... How wonderful. Arsé-kun: Kay: And for the potshot, yes. Pre-marital marriage planning. The only way to do it. Har har. Sheepy: Grif:...They... Sheepy: Grif:....Aren't...married? Sheepy: Grif: And yet they... sleep... Sheepy: Grif:....... Arsé-kun: Kay: No? And planning marriage isn't a sin. Physical contact isn't either! Arsé-kun: Kay: How are you supposed have a relationship if you can't do anythin with the other person, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: It can't be possible. For Bedivere so be so sinful... Arsé-kun: Kay: You have no idea.... Sheepy: Grif:.....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, if eye contact is so sinful, why's everyone do it so damn often? Huh? Sheepy: Grif: The world is full of sinners, yet I am not one of them... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: We hold hands. Sheepy: Il: Eye contact is not sinful. Sheepy: Grif: P-Pre... Arsé-kun: Kay: There you have it from Judgment himself! It's not a sin! Sheepy: Grif:.... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not even Christian! Sheepy: Grif: Il's perceptions are skewed. Arsé-kun: Kay: The same Il that waxes poetic about romance games. That's... A fair point. Sheepy: Il: Love is wonderful. I want to understand love. Sheepy: Il: Eye contact isn't sinful. Sheepy: Il: It is not inherently a sin to love. Sheepy: Il: Although sometimes, it is. Sheepy: Il: But hand holding is very basic. It's not even first base. You shouldn't fret so much. Sheepy: Grif:....Urk. Arsé-kun: Kay: Cool, great. I'm the epitome of purity, bitch. *he pats Grif* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... so cool... Arsé-kun: Kay: If you can "so cool" me, you gotta be feelin a lil better, yeah? Sheepy: Grif:...Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Cool. Move over. I'm going back to sleep. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe sleeping is good... Sheepy: *Aru fell asleep at some point. She agrees.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hasn't come back. he presumably also agrees* Sheepy: Jauf: I can stay awake and keep watch, just in case. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. Sheepy: Jauf: No problem. Sheepy: Jauf: Elyan can help. He doesn't sleep. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wherever the fuck he is. Sheepy: Jauf: He's with the cultist. Ex-cultist? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Ex! I never asked to join..! Sheepy: Il: I understand. It's peer pressure. Sheepy: Il: Just say no doesn't work for everything. Sheepy: Il: Fallen angel. Listen closely. Sheepy: Il: When someone tries to push you into joining a cult or doing a drug... Sheepy: Il: Nuke them. Sheepy: Il: I believe in you. Do your best. Arsé-kun: Navarre: I'll do my best sir! Sheepy: Il: Wonderful. Sheepy: Il: By the way, I never got your name. Sheepy: Il: My name is Il Fado de Rie. Arsé-kun: Navarre: It's Navarre. Sheepy: Il: Very nice to meet you, Navarre! Sheepy: Il: Please do not allow the cultists to affect your perceptions of humans. Humans are wonderful! They've invented so many great things. Have you heard of otome games? Arsé-kun: Navarre: Um. No? Arsé-kun: *he's about to* Sheepy: Il: Oh...! Let me tell you all about them, then! Sheepy: *Il begins infodumping on Navarre about otome games.* Arsé-kun: *Navarre's misery is not increasing. This is fine, actually.* Sheepy: *Il seems very excited to be sharing info about one of his passions to someone who's never heard about it before.* Arsé-kun: *il asmr to go the fuck to sleep to unless ur navarre and also bedi* Sheepy: Il: --But personally, I would recommend Code:Realize for a first time otome player... Arsé-kun: Navarre: Why that one? Sheepy: Il: A lot of otome games have things that newcomers may find objectionable or shocking. Code:Realize is clean while still having an intriguing plot and wonderful characters... I especially find myself able to relate to the protagonist, Cardia... Sheepy: Il: There are others that people tend to make their start with, but it's important to keep an open mind and recognize that they're all different... like Hatoful Boyfriend, although it's not exactly clean... Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* That is not clean. Sheepy: Il: It's also not a good representation of otome games. It's easy to see them as a joke when you're dating pigeons. Sheepy: Il: By the way, speaking of which, have you seen Bedivere's brother? He looks like Shuu. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... I will not unsee that now. I hate it. Thank you. Sheepy: Il: I heard he may want to get into medicine. Isn't that concerning? Arsé-kun: Yog: Why is that a concern? Sheepy: Il: Because Shuu commits medical crimes. Arsé-kun: Yog: They are not the same person. Sheepy: Il: I'm aware. Arsé-kun: Yog: Though, in an alter... No, no. I'm not giving you that kind of information. Against regulations, you see. Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps it could be a concern... Sheepy: Il: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *Navarre being lost moments* Sheepy: Bedi: How much longer until we get there? Arsé-kun: Yog: I can tell you that. Approximately twenty minutes. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... So long... Sheepy: Bedi: I need to help somehow... Arsé-kun: Yog: Not recommended at the moment. The weather above is poor. Sheepy: Bedi: *sigh* Arsé-kun: Yog: You can assist soon. Sheepy: Bedi: How? Arsé-kun: Yog: Assuming the others are going to be making large deals of themselves, you would easily be able to walk in without detection. Sheepy: Bedi: I wouldn't know ehere to go. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll give you directions. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you... Sheepy: Bedi: I'll get him back. I have to. Arsé-kun: Yog: You will. I am confident in that answer. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Thank you. Sheepy: Bedi: I hope he's okay... Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow. Sheepy: *Bedi pets Fou, unsuccessfully trying to push his worries out of his mind.* Arsé-kun: *The boat rocks. Sliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide to the left!* Sheepy: Bedi:?! *He holds onto Fou* Arsé-kun: Kay: the fuck nOW Arsé-kun: Yog: The weather has worsened. I recommend finding something to hold onto. Sheepy: Il: Like the boat? Arsé-kun: Yog: .... *implied squinting* Sheepy: Il: Holding onto tje boat may be difficult... There aren't many places to grab onto. Sheepy: Il: By the way, do you think those two know? Arsé-kun: Navarre: *desperately clinging to a chair. this won't work for long* Which two?! Sheepy: Il: Blond guy and nauseous guy. Arsé-kun: Yog: No. Sheepy: Il: Maybe we should tell them. Sheepy: *Il is unbothered by this situation because he's floating. Cheater.* Arsé-kun: Kay: You can! Sheepy: Il: Really? Me? I get to? Arsé-kun: Kay: You sure do, as the only guy able to move right now! Sheepy: Il: Oh!! How fun! Sheepy: *Il hunts down Arthur and Beddy* Arsé-kun: *It's Arthur's turn to be nauseous and clingy* Sheepy: *Beddy is holding onto Arthur with one hand and holding onto something with the other.* Sheepy: Il: The weather is bad right now so find something to hold on to! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thanks...! Sheepy: Il:.Oh, it looks like you already have. Why don't you float like you did earlier, blond guy? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Uh. I'm not sure how I did that.. Sheepy: Il: *processing* Sheepy: Il: Don't you have wings, nausea guy? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Sheepy: Beddy: ............ Sheepy: Beddy: *embarrassed* Sheepy: *Beddy slowly spreads out his wings and begins to hover, holding Arthur still.* Sheepy: Beddy: How embarrassing.... Sheepy: Beddy: I forgot... I totally forgot... Arsé-kun: Arthur: don't worry about it... Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best not to shake you too much so you can recover. Arsé-kun: *arthur gives him a thumbs-up. il you helped* Sheepy: *Il is very pleased!* Sheepy: Il: Maybe I could help someone like that... Sheepy: *Il returns to the main group* Sheepy: Il: They're okay now.. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great to hear. *he's just slowly sliding as the boat tilts the other way. He's given up caring* Sheepy: Il: But it made me realize. If I held someone, they would be unaffected by the boat. Sheepy: Il: Who should I carry...? Sheepy: Il: Ah. I know. Sheepy: *Il suddenly lifts up Navarre!* Arsé-kun: *Navarre yelps from the surprise movement. adult man* Arsé-kun: *The rocking doesn't entirely stop, but it's less than before* Sheepy: Bedi: Thank goodness... Arsé-kun: Kay: Imagine trying to stand when it's like this. *he's... making no effort to do so* Sheepy: Il: It would be difficult. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... dizzy... Arsé-kun: Malleus: *halfway down the stairs* We've arrived. Sheepy: Bedi: Really...?! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Truly. I've dropped the anchor, but the weather is looking like Noah's ark out there. Be prepared. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: Kay: Gross. Grif, we're gonna get soaked. Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Arsé-kun: Malleus: I will again go first to sour their luck. Follow up however you want. Don't stand near me. *he leaves* Arsé-kun: Yog: Now is better than later. The storm will not be improving. Sheepy: Bedi:...OK. I'll do my best. Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet, I'll be sending you a map but will be focusing on other matters. You have your medallion in case of situation. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Thanks. Arsé-kun: *a holographic map pops up for Griflet* Sheepy: Grif: If I go the opposite way... will there be loot? Arsé-kun: Yog: There is water. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sad... Arsé-kun: Yog: It is called the ocean. I do not recommend exploring it. Sheepy: Grif: Ocean... Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, you can't swim. No. Sheepy: Grif: Scary... Sheepy: Grif: It's all water....? Sheepy: Grif: So scary. I do not like the ocean. Arsé-kun: *Yog color shifts some of the map so Grif can identify the ocean* Sheepy: Grif: Let's follow the arrow, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gotcha. Party up, assholes. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up finally. party joined* Sheepy: Il: Do I join as your DPS? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Sheepy: Il: Wonderful! Let's go, Navarre. Sheepy: Aru: What do I do...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd rather you didn't go... Sheepy: Aru: So I just stay here? Arsé-kun: Yog: At least for the moment. Sheepy: Aru: Okay. I'll do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Are the King and the knight coming? Sheepy: Aru: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're coming along, of course. It is safer in numbers. Sheepy: Beddy: I won't leave my king's side! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Where is Jaufre? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.... Sheepy: Aru: He's guarding the boat. Sheepy: Aru: So I guess the boat will just be Grif's dad, Jaufre, and me. Arsé-kun: Yog: That is the plan. Sheepy: Aru: I'm glad you're here too. Sheepy: Aru: It'd be a little scary with just Jaufre... Arsé-kun: Yog: That is understandable. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who else is joining? Sheepy: Aru: I thought Bedi was.... but he's gone now. Arsé-kun: Kay: EH? Sheepy: Grif: Let's go, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Right. You lead. Sheepy: *Grif heads out* Arsé-kun: *they head up. the weather is, in fact, awful. everyone is wet now.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... so rocky... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It looks the same as last time, without the horrible weather. *he's got his cape over his head* Sheepy: Beddy: I hope the rain goes away soon. Arsé-kun: Kay: That'd make it too easy. Sheepy: Beddy: Easy isn't bad. Arsé-kun: Kay: I wish it was easy, but it damn well won't be. Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder how the cultists tolerate it... Arsé-kun: Navarre: By being batshit insane, mostly. >:I Sheepy: Il: I've never been insane before. Arsé-kun: Kay: Congrats. Sheepy: Il: Have you, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't tell anymore. Probably. Sheepy: Il: Congratulations! Sheepy: Grif: Congratulations. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Congratulations? Sheepy: Beddy: Is this really deserving of congratulations....? Arsé-kun: Navarre: What is wrong with you people?? Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: I thought it was funny. Sheepy: Il: Was that wrong? Sheepy: Il: Was I supposed to say something different? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not quite sure myself. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Beddy:...I don't think so. Arsé-kun: Kay: Whatever. Chucklenuts. Moron. Wet ass. Which way now? Sheepy: Grif: This way. Sheepy: *Grif points in the direction indicated by the map* Arsé-kun: *Kay walks a little ahead and then looks down* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, this is like. A twenty foot drop. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? It's that way. Sheepy: Grif: That's whay the map says. Arsé-kun: Kay: Have you ever considered creative thinking? Ever? Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I have an idea. Sheepy: Grif: If we all grab onto each other's legs, we can reach the other side. Like a bridge. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I tried that once. It didn't work. Dismissed. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: We could fly over. Arsé-kun: Kay: In this weather?? Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Uhhhh...hmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: We could fill the pit with apples. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can we not just go around? Sheepy: Beddy: Malleus is nowhere to be seen, so I would assume so. Arsé-kun: *Lightning strikes a long distance away! Some poor shmuck got flavor-blasted, presumably* Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... loud... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose that's where Sir Malleus is.. Sheepy: Elyan:.... hewwoooo? Arsé-kun: *Navarre's got Elyan over his head like an umbrella* Sheepy: Il: Cthaat has it easy... Sheepy: Il: He's just water, so he can go over the gap whenever he wants to. Arsé-kun: *Kay just huffs and starts making his way down the longer way* Sheepy: *Grif follows him* Arsé-kun: *Arthur keeps just looking down. He's considering it* Sheepy: Beddy: Please don't jump down there. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I will not. I wouldn't be able to continue the walk if I did. You, however... Sheepy: Beddy: Me...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You can fly. Sheepy: Beddy: Did you want me to bring you down? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, please. Sheepy: *Beddy picks up Arthur and uses his wings to make it down safely* Arsé-kun: *Navarre stares* Sheepy: Il: So we could just do that. Sheepy: Il: Despite the worry about the weather... Sheepy: Il: What to do.... do I bring you down? Arsé-kun: Navarre: That'd be nice! Sheepy: *Il picks up Navarre and flies down the drop before landing on his feet. whee.* Sheepy: Il: Now we wait for Kay and Griflet... Arsé-kun: *Kay eventually gets there. uneventful* Sheepy: *Grif lands on his face next to Kay. Please wait. Reviving.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ............. I'm leaving him here. Sheepy: Il:......... Sheepy: Il: That was easily preventable... Arsé-kun: Navarre: I gotta ask again. What is wrong with you people? Sheepy: Il: Hmmm... He suffers from JRPG Protag-itis.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm still adjusting to modern times, personally. Sheepy: Beddy: There are many things wrong with me... Sheepy: Beddy: It'd be unfair to my other problems to list just one. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Statement denied. Sheepy: Beddy: Ahh... but... Sheepy: Beddy: Earlier... well, I really couldn't help it... I tried... Arsé-kun: Arthur: What did you do? Sheepy: Beddy: Just seeing Magnus's drink so close to the edge of the counter... Sheepy: Beddy:........... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You have One problem. Sheepy: Beddy: I've really tried to improve... but I can't help but think: what if I nudge it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Gravity. Gravity happens. Sheepy: Beddy: Even so, I have to push it off. Arsé-kun: *"Is Griflet Dead?"™ The hit new tv show!* Sheepy: Grif: Ughhhhh... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Welcome back, sir knight. Don't do that again. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Pain... Agony, even... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Kay ditched us. I think he's disappointed. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... I miss Kay... Arsé-kun: *Kay did in fact ditch them, but only to get out of the rain. Griflet dying was just a Griflet Thing.* Sheepy: *Bedi is hiding further in.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oi. Any luck? Sheepy: Bedi: Oh... I made it this far. Arsé-kun: Kay: So did we. Nothing yet. Sheepy: Bedi: But if we keep working hard, it'll work out. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lets keep going. I'll follow you instead. I don't think they need me over there. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. I need the help. Arsé-kun: Kay: I got you. Lets find this bitch. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course! Sheepy: *Bedi continues further in* Arsé-kun: *Kay follows him, trying to keep quiet* Arsé-kun: *as they go further, they're able to see a few hooded cultists ushering each other outside. some are a little less cooperative than others* Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: *quietly* Wonder what's got them so riled up.. Sheepy: Bedi: *quietly* Maybe Malleus...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Right. Maybe... Sheepy: Bedi: ....Or something bad... Sheepy: Bedi: Let's be careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Bedi's map points towards the exit the cultists used* Sheepy: Bedi:....?! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... oh. Arsé-kun: *Things are being said, but 0% of it is in English. It's grating, to be honest.* Sheepy: Bedi: How do we get to him...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know. How do we even know which one is him? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know... Sheepy: *Elyan walks past Bedi and Kay and past the cultists.* Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu.... Very noticeably glances down but continues preaching despite this. This is not being addressed. This is not being addressed.* Sheepy: *Elyan finally takes a seat on someone.* Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwwooooooo? Arsé-kun: *Elyan gets no response, but there is an occasional snicker from the crowd* Sheepy: Elyan: Heeewwwwoooooooo! Arsé-kun: A nearby cultist: Cthaat, nafl hai. Arsé-kun: [tl; not now] Sheepy: *Elyan is searching his pea brain for words.* Sheepy: Elyan: *squeaky imitation of the cultist* Cthaat....hai. Sheepy: Elyan:......*He tugs on Merlin* Arsé-kun: *Still no response.* Sheepy: Elyan: Cthaat's...Merlin. .... Is Cthaat's. Sheepy: Elyan: Steal... bad. ...Yes? Arsé-kun: *Hastur is watching a fair distance away, not doing anything. He's just.... There. Watching. Observing. Angering Cthulhu merely by existing.* Arsé-kun: Cthulhu: *grumbling* gn'thor--or, y' nafl stell’bsna. Arsé-kun: [tl; aspect of water, i (did) not ask.] Sheepy: *Elyan is trying to come up with words.* Sheepy: Elyan: Cthulhu... nafl ymgg. ....Y'... y' shuggoth. ........Yes. Arsé-kun: [tl; not yours. my. my human] Arsé-kun: A different cultist: He's not "yours"! Sheepy: Elyan:........ Sheepy: *Elyan suddenly lunges at them surprisingly fast, shoving his head into their mouth!* Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu decides to ignore this in favor of attempting to finish his preaching. That's what they get for angering Cthaat. It's only natural.* Sheepy: *Elyan possesses the man just as he possessed Navarre, although his cheerful chattering from that time is nowhere to be seen here.* Sheepy: Elyan: Cthulhuuuu... I won't allow you to steal from me...! Arsé-kun: Hastur: y’hah! Arsé-kun: *Hastur gets crushed via giant hand. The entirety of R'yleh shakes from the force of it* Sheepy: Elyan: Cthulhu...! Return my human or I will destroy Cthylla! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu crushes Elyan's meatpuppet with surprising speed..... Along with everyone else under his hand. Most of the surviving cultists are smart enough to BOOK IT.* Sheepy: *Elyan pools out of the body, now dyed red.* Sheepy: Elyan:...Is Cthaat's. Is Cthaat's! Sheepy: Elyan: Give. Give! Arsé-kun: Hastur: *having possessed a retreating cultist and reformed* :) :) :) Sheepy: Elyan: *He starts approaching the water* Give! Give! Sheepy: Elyan: Give...hai. Hai! Hai! Hai! Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu flicks Elyan away. No.* Sheepy: *This is funny until Elyan lands in the water.* Arsé-kun: *This makes it hysterical. For Hastur and only Hastur.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Bedi? Arsé-kun: Kay: How the hell do we get down there? Sheepy: Bedi: I… I don’t know. This wasn’t a part of the plan at all…! Sheepy: *The water begins to gurgle.* Sheepy: *The gurgling stops moments later. A pause. A large arm forms from the water and bonks Cthulhu on the head with its fist! Bonk. Bonk* Arsé-kun: *Arthur can be seen making his way down a wet hillside to reach the sermon site. Who's still alive??* Sheepy: Beddy: ....?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Are you coming, Sir Bedwyr? Sheepy: Beddy:...Of course. We need to rescue Merlin's grandson... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's attention is elsewhere. We should be able to make a clean escape. Sheepy: Beddy: Good point... Sheepy: *Beddy follows Arthur anxiously* Sheepy: Beddy: We can look for survivors on the way... Arsé-kun: Arthur: And get them out of this horrible place. Sheepy: Beddy: Is it horrible to them if they want to be bere? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is it horrible to be in another castle's dungeon if they want to be there? Sheepy: Beddy: Ask Jaufre... Sheepy: Beddy: He likes visiting dungeons. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's not what I meant. I won't be doing that. Sheepy: Beddy:....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: And watch where you walk. It looks worse than Camlainn down here. Arsé-kun: Malleus: ..... Took your time getting here, did you? *he pulls his hood off to let rain get the blood off his face* Sheepy: Beddy: We had to be careful. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Considering what occurred down here, that was.... The best decision. Pardon my sass. Sheepy: *Beddy goes to pick Merlin up* Arsé-kun: *This is the easiest part of the entire mission by far. Merlin retrieved* Sheepy: Beddy: Now... let's keep an eye for survivors as we rejoin the others. Arsé-kun: *Malleus immediately bails. Luck in the area boosted by 50%* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Lets. .... Is he alive? Sheepy: Beddy: I... ummm... maybe. Sheepy: Beddy: He's breathing. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's a good thing. Is anyone else here...? Sheepy: Beddy: It doesn't seem like it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Excellent. Let's roll. Sheepy: *Beddy heads back to the group* Arsé-kun: *Arthur follows, but keeps sliding back down. He's having some troubles. Standby.* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? ....Ah, my king...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's just a slight bit of trouble, don't be so concerned..! Arsé-kun: *Kay slides down another slope to rejoin the main team.... on his ass. He also experienced a difficulty* Arsé-kun: Kay: There's Creatures. Sheepy: Beddy: Creatures? Arsé-kun: Kay: Small green squid guys. Sheepy: Bedi: Green.... Sheepy: Bedi: I've never seen a green squid before. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Haven't we seen something like that before, Bedwyr? Here as well? Sheepy: Beddy: We bribed them with food before. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what we did. Aha, I did remember right! Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, Merlin. Alive, yeah? Sheepy: Beddy: He's breathing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good enough. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, thank goodness...! Arsé-kun: Fou: *from who fucking knows where, really* Mrow! Sheepy: Bedi: We just need to get him back to the boat and it'll all be fine... Sheepy: Bedi: It has to be... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Malleus didn't seem concerned, so most likely yes. Sheepy: Bedi: I guess he must be tired... Arsé-kun: Kay: Who wouldn't be? It's fuckass in the morning. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, it's just... he's sleeping through all of this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Who knows what he's experienced within the last hour. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... Arsé-kun: Kay: Ya'll. Um. We're taking on water. Arsé-kun: *there is water. it is not elyan. it is rising.* Sheepy: Bedi:...! We have to rush to the boat! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... We have to go all the way back up there... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr, take Merlin. We're behind you. Sheepy: Beddy: I... could take one at a time. Arsé-kun: Arthur: If you'd like! Merlin first. Sheepy: Beddy: First Merlin, then a second... the second can carry him to the boat... Sheepy: Beddy:...I'll bring him to the boat, just in case... Sheepy: *Beddy leaps into the air and flies up the wall and towards the boat.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Was Griflet not with you two? Sheepy: Bedi: No... Arsé-kun: Kay: Wasn't he with you?? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He split off when Il and Navarre left us. Sheepy: Bedi: That's very concerning. I haven't seen Il, either... Arsé-kun: Kay: Five bucks one of them is dead. Sheepy: Bedi: I sure hope not... Sheepy: Bedi: Grif has died enough today. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's died once. That's enough for him. Sheepy: Bedi: And Il... can he revive? Arsé-kun: Kay: Uh. Sheepy: Bedi: Raphael would be very angry... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Let's get to a high point n' look for them. Sheepy: Bedi: Good idea... Arsé-kun: Kay: I have those once in a while. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahahaha. I know you do. Sheepy: *Bedi begins trying to climb!* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 16 Arsé-kun: *Bedi has no issues!* Arsé-kun: *Kay has significantly more problems following Bedi, so he starts going around.* Sheepy: Bedi: I'll wait for you! Arsé-kun: *Kay gets there eventually. It is still storming if we forgot about that.* Sheepy: Bedi: There you are! Arsé-kun: Kay: Here I am. You able to see anything past your own hand? Sheepy: Bedi: Not exactly... Sheepy: Bedi: How will we find the others now...? I can't see much of anything. Arsé-kun: Kay: *ahem. ahem* Sheepy: Bedi: Can you see, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: No. But I can do this. Arsé-kun: Kay: GRIIIIF!! I GOT ROCKS FOR YOU! Sheepy: *After a few moments, something is heard rushing towards them from the direction of the boat* Sheepy: Grif: KAYYYY!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: GRIF! Sheepy: *Grif comes into view and nearly slams into them* Arsé-kun: Kay: I was wondering where you were!!! Here you go. Arsé-kun: *Grif gets Kay-picked rocks* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... amazing... I love them... Sheepy: Grif: I just returned to the boat, but you weren't there. Sheepy: Grif: Almost everyone was except for a few. Arsé-kun: Kay: So the only one left is Il. Sheepy: Grif: He wants to nuke, probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what we brought him for. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. But he no longer needs to. Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you gonna stop him? Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause I ain't. Sheepy: Grif: No. Sheepy: Grif: He can nuke if he wants to. I can't stop him. He's too strong... yes. Sheepy: *A loud explosion is heard from above!* Arsé-kun: Kay: ?! Sheepy: *A few minutes later, Il hits the ground face first!* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You good? Sheepy: Il: .............. Sheepy: *Il lifts up his head* Arsé-kun: Kay: Taking that as a no. Either of you wanna give me a hand carrying this git? Sheepy: Grif: I can carry him. Arsé-kun: *Grif is given Il* Arsé-kun: Kay: That's all of us. Let's get the fuck out of here. Sheepy: *They return to the boat* Arsé-kun: *Yog's sitting on the gangway railing with a neon highlighter yellow umbrella* Arsé-kun: Yog: Welcome back. Two left and we can leave. Sheepy: Grif: Dad. You're here. Arsé-kun: Yog: I said I would be. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhhh... Hmm... No, I done femember that. Arsé-kun: Yog: No matter. Go on inside. Get out of the rain. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Thanks. Arsé-kun: Kay: God, please, fuck. I'm freezing my balls off. Sheepy: *Grif goes into the boat* Arsé-kun: *Kay follows* Arsé-kun: *Kay also drags Bedi along if that wasn't obvious* Sheepy: *Bedi beelines for Merlin* Arsé-kun: *Bedi gets a towel thrown onto his head before he can make it to Merlin* Sheepy: Bedi: I can dry off later...! Arsé-kun: Malleus: You can dry off now. He's not going anywhere. Sheepy: Bedi:.....*He starts drying off, clearly upset* Arsé-kun: Malleus: He's not wounded beyond a few bruises. Sheepy: Bedi: Externally. Sheepy: Bedi: The way we were pulling on him... Sheepy: Bedi: How could he not be injured internally, too... Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... Hm. I'll have 10 do a more thorough lookover when we return. Maybe 11 as well. Sheepy: Bedi: It was enough to pull my arm off... That's why we lost him originally. Arsé-kun: Malleus: That's unfortunate.... *read: doesnt know what to say* Sheepy: Bedi: I just mean that I don't see how it's just bruising. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm not a medical professional. Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... You saw Seir on the way in. How many did they say were left? Sheepy: Bedi: Two. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Drat. I'm not chancing lifting the anchor until everyone is inside. Sheepy: Bedi: Bedwyr and Arthur. Arsé-kun: Malleus: What could they possibly be doing? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know. Arsé-kun: *Arthur drags himself in with purpose and Bedwyr. They are both supremely waterlogged.* Sheepy: Bedi: I thought Bedwyr was rescuing you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: He did. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm very sorry... Arsé-kun: Malleus: That's everyone. We can go. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Bedivere. Merlin is with Mallory. Three rooms down, right side. Sheepy: Bedi:.....?! Sheepy: Bedi: Can she really be trusted with him...? Arsé-kun: Malleus: Was she ever not? I have not been in contact. Sheepy: *Bedi grimaces before running to Merlin's location* Arsé-kun: Malleus: *raising his voice over the background noise* WE WILL BE LEAVING SOON! PLEASE SEAT YOURSELF TO PREVENT INJURY! Sheepy: *Bedi will sit after he gets to Merlin. Now he's very worried.* Arsé-kun: *Bedi enters to Mallory cutting a metal handcuff off of Merlin's wrist with a plastic knife. She's succeeding.* Sheepy: Bedi:....! Arsé-kun: *The plastic knife breaks. She manages to break the cuff anyway and throws the handcuffs to the floor in disgust. And the knife.* Sheepy: Bedi: You.....! Is trapping him in a basement not enough for you?! Now you must try to kidnap him not once, but twice... who knows how badly hurt he is now! One of our friends is hospitalized thanks to you! Sheepy: Bedi: Get away from him! Arsé-kun: Mallory: That's what I said to his father. You can wait five minutes, Bedivere. I'll leave when Dad has the ship stable. Sheepy: Bedi: *He glares at her before focusing his attention on Merlin* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's still out cold.* Sheepy: Bedi: If I hadn't lost my grip... he'd be okay right now... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *The ship tilts so far that it may as well be sideways! Hold on to your... Everything!!!* Sheepy: *Bedi falls over with a loud clunk, having forgotten about the fact that he had to sit down due to being lost in his thoughts.* Arsé-kun: *Mallory grabs Merlin before he can roll off before giving a concerned look to Bedi* Sheepy: *Bedi rubs his head, grimacing. Ow. Ow.* Arsé-kun: *+10 hp heal!* Sheepy: Bedi:.....Did he do that..? Arsé-kun: Mallory: No. Sheepy: Bedi:.......I see. How mysterious... Arsé-kun: Mallory: We'll never know the answer. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... Sheepy: Bedi: I hope he wakes up soon... Arsé-kun: *The ship starts going the Other Way* Sheepy: Bedi:.....? Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, but we're leaving his bird friend on the island, I think... I doubt he'll be happy about that... Sheepy: *The sound of wet plopping noises quickly approaches the room.* Arsé-kun: Mallory: .... Hi, Cthaat. Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwooooo! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, good, you survived the squid. Arsé-kun: Fou: *on Elyan's back* Meowww! Sheepy: Bedi: Fou...! You didn't go out there, did you?! Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrp. Sheepy: Bedi: You were a good boy and stayed with Aru, weren't you? Arsé-kun: Fou: :3 Sheepy: Elyan: Merlin... is Cthaat's! *squeaky Merlin imitation* Yippeeeee! Sheepy: Bedi:...Please be more careful in the fuure, Elyan. Arsé-kun: *Fou goes on a short adventure. He jumps onto Merlin, sniffs him, smacks him, licks him, smacks him again, rubs on Mallory, smacks her like four times, and jumps back to Elyan before springboarding onto Bedi. Catventure* Sheepy: *Bedi pets Fou before sitting by Merlin* Sheepy: Bedi: I have to grow stronger and stop running away from the truth so I can protect him... A normal life was never in the cards... Sheepy: Bedi: I can't keep relying on others to deal with these problems for me just because I'm scared... I just can't... I'm sorry, Merlin. If I'd been stronger, this wouldn't have happened... Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow.... Meow meow. Arsé-kun: *fou starts kneeding on bedi. he is help* Sheepy: *Bedi pets Fou* Sheepy: *Aru awkwardly enters, taking care not to fall* Arsé-kun: Fou: Aow! Arsé-kun: Mallory: Not yet, no. Sheepy: Aru:... I see... Sheepy: Aru: It should be safe now, at least! Arsé-kun: Mallory: I hope so! Sheepy: Aru: Oh! I'm Aru, by the way! What's your name? Arsé-kun: Mallory: Mallory. It's very nice to meet you. ^^ Sheepy: Aru: Is Merlin your friend? I'm his student! Sheepy: Aru:...Well, I'm really Teacher's student, but he's trying to teach Merlin by having him teach me, I think... Arsé-kun: Mallory: I doubt he'd call me that, admittedly, but I do know him. I'm glad to hear he's making good use of his magic. Sheepy: Aru:....? Well, you seem nice... Arsé-kun: Mallory: That's not the issue. Don't worry about it, it's not harmful. Sheepy: Aru: Well, okay. Sheepy: Aru: And Merlin has enough on his plate to have to worry about getting sick... Sheepy: Aru: Oh, but Kay may be fine. He doesn't seem like the type to get sick often. Arsé-kun: Kay: Kay was tryin' to figure out where the hell you guys went. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Kay! Merlin is still asleep. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucky bastard. Arsé-kun: *Kay spots Mallory and pauses* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Not my problem. You guys wanna live on this ship or what? Sheepy: Aru: Has it stopped? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. We're already back. Sheepy: Aru: We should get Merlin to the hospital, then. Arsé-kun: Kay: I... Am not carrying that jackass. I'll take Bedi. Sheepy: *Bedi fell asleep at some point.* Arsé-kun: *Lucky him.* Sheepy: Aru: Grif can grab Merlin maybe. Arsé-kun: Kay: If he's not doing something else, yeah. Sheepy: Aru: There's not much to do on a boat. Arsé-kun: *Kay steps out to get Grif* Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I can carry ome. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Kay brings Grif back with him* Sheepy: *Grif picks up Merlin like a sack of potatoes* Arsé-kun: *Kay picks up Bedi a bit more carefully* Arsé-kun: Kay: Now we can go. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! Arsé-kun: Malleus: There you are. There's a van waiting for you all. Go. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... thanks.. Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: I will return on foot... yes. Arsé-kun: *Kay just leaves Grif there. He's going. Bye* Arsé-kun: *Grif is eventually pushed outside anyway. Go. Leave. Begone thot* Sheepy: *Grif ends up in the van with everyone else.* Arsé-kun: *This is so sad for Griflet. Sad. He's not the sickest one there.* Arsé-kun: *At least Yog is here too. Pros?* Sheepy: *They arrive at the hospital.* Arsé-kun: *They are met by Herb, who was the only one up at this hour and offered to help (for money)* Arsé-kun: Herb: How many of you, and are any of you deceased? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin is the highest priority. He may have internal damage! Sheepy: Il: Mmmm.... Let's see... One. That's it. That's how many of me there are. Arsé-kun: *Herb ignores Il* Arsé-kun: *Yog proceeds to be of Use and takes Merlin himself. He's fastest, after all* Arsé-kun: Herb: ... Must be important if he's taking him in. How are the rest of you? Sheepy: Bedi: I'm fine, although almost all of us will probably end up with a cold of some variety. Arthur and Bedwyr are not okay. Sheepy: Il: I have sustained minor damage. I will recover over time easily. Arsé-kun: Kay: Somehow you didn't break your neck. Sheepy: Grif:....Hrk. Arsé-kun: Impey: *turning around from the driver's seat* Do it outside the van please!!! Sheepy: *Grif slowly stumbles out of the van before trudging towards tbe nearest bush to vomit* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Right. Nav-whatever. Didn't he get fucked up too? Sheepy: Bedi: I believe so. Sheepy: Bedi: He was also possessed by Elyan, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Ended up biting people n' shit. Sheepy: Bedi: So it would be a good idea to see if he's been injured. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *we love a nat 2 on a health check!!!! go navarre give us nothing!!!!* Sheepy: Bedi: Are you okay...? Arsé-kun: Navarre: *shivering* Am I supposed to be...? Sheepy: Bedi:...If you aren't feeling well, you should also go see a doctor. Sheepy: Il: I will assist you if you need it, Navarre. heepy: Il: After all, you are my friend. Sheepy: Bedi: I probably should make sure that Airgetlam didn't receive any damage from being tugged on like that... Sheepy: *Jauf would ordinarily make a comment here, but is instead staring out the window quietly, a serious expression on his face.* Arsé-kun: Navarre: Then what are you sitting there for? Go. Arsé-kun: *and he nods to Il* Sheepy: Bedi:...I am unsure that the doctors here would be able to check it for any internal damage, let alone fix it... Sheepy: *Il gets out of the van* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oi.... Shut up and go. Sheepy: Bedi: *He grimaces and exits the van* Arsé-kun: *Navarre follows him, almost falling out the back* Arsé-kun: *Herb just looks annoyed bc everyone is being Slow* Sheepy: *Jauf picks up Arthur and carries him in* Arsé-kun: *Yog makes a return to retrieve Beddy. He's Helping* Sheepy: *Beddy lets out a pained groan* Sheepy: Aru: Kay... Are you sure you don't need to go, too? Arsé-kun: Kay: Nah. Cold n' wet, but I feel fine. Sheepy: Aru:......I should probably let them know that Merlin has been rescued... Arsé-kun: *go ahead and check the chat, aru* Sheepy: *Aru checks the chat* Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I have resolved the initial issue. @mint when you are up, we need to talk, @primo fuck you Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Did Misyr ever input? If so, he may have left to go rescue Merlin. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] no he did not. he is going to be so very upset. id like to avoid that. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] It'll be scary... Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I've already sent him several direct messages. he'll see those first i hope Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Useless idiot is busy eating breakfast with our wife whilr I'm stuck monitoring the chat for anything important. I see his rambling helped you all. Let me know if there's anything important. Busy. rsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] thank him for me, and then go back to work. don't have fun. be miserable. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Thanks so much. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] anytime. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] By the way, @Primo @Magnus Beddy isn't doing so well so he's getting checked up at the hospital right now. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] So he won't be back quite yet. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] what rotten luck he must have. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] I don't think it's luck... I think he hurt himself somehow? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] both. Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Bad luck could lead to that, it's true... Sheepy: Mint: [chat] e Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] you. i need to speak with you Sheepy: Mint: [chat] luck is a minor factor in determining the current physical status of an indibidual Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] someone later is going to do this. indibidual. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] If you need fo speaj to me about ceitifism I will listen butbnot comply Sheepy: Mint: [chat] critism. criticisn. criticism. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Otherwise, fire away Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] not that at all. it's about 14. Arsé-kun: *it would take several paragraphs for Malleus to outline what happened with Merlin (that he knows of), so I'm skipping all that.* Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Ok Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Well a doctor will de ide to check on him to make shre nothing is wrong aphysically Sheepy: Mint: [chat] However. It could e somrthing not physical. He wasn't wakjng up? That could be a curse (Not "curse" like those that the Cursebearer passed down to us) or some sort of magic. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Cult probably would have kept him awak if it were intending to sacririce him. Although he may have been fighting them and they hqd to knock him out. It's a question as to whether they had anyone with magic capabilities there. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] It's possible to tapk hypotheticals all day. It is better to ask so.eone who has seen the body. But we do kno that 2 ended up in the same situation of not waking up for a while. But his went on for a long time. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Hiswas probably caused by the object of worsjip himelf. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Being freex from his grasp let him wake up hours later. The same should happen to 14. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Also. It is lucky that Cthaat made such a mes of things. That should protect 14 from this. But based on our mininal data, we could saythat the wholeMerlin family is being targeged and Squid would be happu with any of us. So we should becareful. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Personally I do not have a Cthaat-edque being in my life. 1 does in the form of Yog Sothoth. Cursebearer might have protection considering he is taking care of a Hound of Tindalos, although doubtful. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] You do not, but you have 9 with you often. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Yes Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I personally believe we should find and cover our weak points. 4 is more vulnerable than 6 for example. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] We should all discuss the most probable next victim and work on a plan to protect them. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] this is the kind of conversation we would have in person. @everyone. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Yea Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] What now?? Skimming it. Arsé-kun: *chat pauses for myrrdin so he can read* Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] 1 - Mint, you're just as much of a cursebearer as we are. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] 2 - I'll let the useless idiot know that he'll have to meet up withyou all. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] tell him to get off his old cursed ass and read the damn chat or im hitting him with lightning Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] 3 - Is there a concern that non-Merlins from the family will be affected? For example, our wife? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I didnt even think of that. that IS concerning Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] He's with our wife. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] READING. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Ok Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] what the fuck. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Language. Children use this. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] Es no bueno Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Non-children use language, too. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] work gramps i love you but you're looking at grandma Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Lies and slander. She's beautiful today as usual. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] SO YOU ARE LOOKING AT HER AND NOT WORKING. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I have been tasked with keeping an eye on this chat but I have other tasks I feel should get done. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] tell loser gramps im gonna jumpscare him if he doesnt read Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] You're trying to kill me so he gets his sense of responsibility back, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] You just noticed? How else are you supposed to hug gramma? Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Hug her? Can I afford such a luxury at the cost of my own life? Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] yes Sheepy: *Myrrdin goes silent for a bit.* Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] *reaction image of a furby with a knife* Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Why did you have to kill Austere? Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] read. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Is Merlin okay? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I don't believe so. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Are my wife and son safe???? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I'm going to doubt it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I'll tell my wife. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] My son is probably fine. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] he's alive...? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Of course. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] He's 1/2 incubus. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] + If you have heard of anime, you would most likely know of the isekai genre. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] He just kills himself to get out of situations that have no other exit and then isekais. Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] Wish I could do that! Whats up old people Sheepy: Mint: [chat] What is up, young person? Your life is in danger potentially. Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] Cool! Sheepy: Mint: [chat] By the way Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Has anyone tried calling 1? Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] he hasnt picked up. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] What if he's been captured too? Maybe 14 was a distraction. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] I'll do it! Pick me! I'm here! I'm gonna break his door down! Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] thats the last thing we need. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Yes Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] answer! His phone is deader than Jason's mom. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] So he didn't charge it. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] LIVE, MY GRANDFATHERS PHONE! LIIIIVE! *lightning gif* Sheepy: Mint: [chat] How careless Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] Why didn't Seir just tell him... Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Seir and Teacher are at odds right now, I think. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] Is that why he's here dumping enough water on primo to make it look like the titanic? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Not enough icebergs... Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Is he awake? Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] he is now Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Good. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] pause Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Ok Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Why did no one just ask Magnus to wake me?? He's RIGHT here! Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Magnus was not in the mental state to be asked of anything last night. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] He has been inactive today, implying that he's either asleep or avoiding looking at the chat. Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] He's sleeping. I almost woke him by mistake ^^; Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Real mystery is why Bedwyr did not wake you on his way out. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] THAT TOO. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Just because I keep telling him that my doorway isn't a good place to nap doesn't mean I shouldn't be told about this stuff!!! Sheepy: Mint: [chat] It could be that he didn't think you needed to be told. Or, more in character to him. He felt bad about his actions and wanted to surprise you with the fact that he helped sabe your descendent. Or he didn't want you to worru. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] I haven't seen him be petty but that doesn't mean he's not petty. It could have been pettiness. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] mission failure, Im now MORE worried!!! Sheepy: Aru: [chat] Merlin and Beddy are at the same hospital so you can get answers while also checking on Merlin! Arthur is atthe hospital, too. He's not doing so well. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] WELL NOW I HAVE TO SHOW UP Sheepy: Aru: [chat] It's the hospital at Merlin's college. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] OK GOOD THATS EZ Arsé-kun: *Impey makes a dignified noise from the front seat. local area vampire got wizard jumpscared* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Teacher! Arsé-kun: Primo: Hello, Aru. *he walks around to the open back. he's still a bit wet* Are you okay after that adventure? Sheepy: Aru: I'm okay! It was a little scary being basically alone with Jaufre, though... Arsé-kun: Primo: You've done scarier things! Sheepy: Aru: He's really scary... he tried to kill Arthur last night... Sheepy: Aru: He's tried to kill me, too... Arsé-kun: Primo: That's normal. Have you tried telling him his wife would be upset with him? Sheepy: Aru: He was too busy trying to kill Mordred. Arsé-kun: Primo: Ah. I understand. Arsé-kun: Primo: There's probably other ways, but do you really expect me to just tell you? Sheepy: Aru: If I end up killed by him, that may be bad. Arsé-kun: Primo: How am I supposed to give you mysterious non-advice in these conditions? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Sheepy: Aru: Maybe this situqtion is deserving of clear and concise advice Arsé-kun: Primo: You were taught basic levitation, right? Sheepy: Aru: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: Primo: There's your answer. Sheepy: Aru: A floating Jaufre... Sheepy: Aru: Scary... Arsé-kun: Primo: He can't kill you ten feet in the air unarmed! Sheepy: Aru: I wouldn't underestimate him like that. Arsé-kun: Primo: I specified "unarmed" for that reason! Armed, yes, he can. Sheepy: Aru: He'd find a way. Arsé-kun: Primo: Please have some faith in my suggestions once in a while. Sheepy: Aru: He tried to use his own fingers to decapitate himself last night. Arsé-kun: Primo: *siiiiiiiiigh* Sheepy: Aru:...Anyway, we should go in. Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes, definitely. Arsé-kun: *they go wow woah whoa waow* Sheepy: Aru: Who did you want to chrck on first? Arsé-kun: Primo: Arthur and Bedwyr. Sheepy: Aru: Okay. Good idea. Arsé-kun: *go* Sheepy: Beddy: *He slowly looks over at Primo* ....Ahh. Merlin. ...Is Baby okay...? Arsé-kun: Primo: *didn't check* Of course. Arsé-kun: Primo: How badly are you hurt? Sheepy: Beddy:....Ahaha... Art's worse off. Sheepy: Beddy:....It's embarrassing. Arsé-kun: Primo: No such thing. If it isn't "i fell up the stairs", it's not embarrassing. Sheepy: Beddy:...I pulled my back from overusing my wings, and I feel like I'm coming down with a cold. Arsé-kun: Primo: You probably are. Arsé-kun: *meanwhile, Arthur's first modern illness. He has about 1% of the needed immunity for this. help him* Sheepy: Beddy:....My king is much worse off, I'm sure. Sheepy: Beddy: I can handle a cold easily... Sheepy: Beddy: My back... is a different story. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm sure a doctor here can handle it. I hear they have an angel on staff. Sheepy: Aru: It's normal to pull things more when you get older, Beddy. It's not embarrassing! Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Sheepy: Beddy:....... Sheepy: Beddy:.....Am I... old? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *just now tuning in* pulling what...? Wagons? Sheepy: Aru: There's nothing wrong with being old, Beddy. It means you've survived many trials and have lots of experience! Arsé-kun: Yog: *passing by* You are like a little baby to me. *ok bye* Sheepy: Beddy: ..Ah, not wagons, Art. My back. Arsé-kun: Arthur: oh. Sheepy: Beddy: I pulled it earlier... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I heard that part. Perhaps don't do that again. Sheepy: Beddy:...My king... Sheepy: Beddy:....At danger of sounding like a guilt trip, I mainly used my wings to help you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ok. do that less then. Sheepy: Beddy: Advising me to avoid the actions that caused this would include not helping you... As your knight, I live to do just that. Sheepy: Beddy: To abandon you in your time of need... It's unthinkable. I'd pull my back a thousand times for you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: don't do that. pull something more useful. like a wagon. Sheepy: Beddy:...... Arsé-kun: Primo: .... Sheepy: Beddy: My king, I'm not a mule. Sheepy: Beddy: Nor am I a horse... Sheepy: Beddy:....By the way, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes? Sheepy: Beddy: Is Magnus feeling better now? He was in a bad state emotionally last night. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not sure. He was sleeping in my room when I was woken up, so I assume not. Sheepy: Beddy: He was whispering things like "whose eyes are those eyes" to himself before I left. Sheepy: Beddy: I didn't really want to leave him, but I felt that I needed to help... Sheepy: Beddy:.....By the way. Did you ever get to sleep last night? Sheepy: Beddy: You weren't responding to any texts, so I assume you were really busy... Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes. My phone died. Sheepy: Beddy: Ohh... Arsé-kun: Primo: ^^;;; Sheepy: Beddy: I didn't even consider that... Sheepy: Beddy: I just assumed you didn't hear it and I didn't want to interrupt your work. Arsé-kun: Primo: If I'd gotten the message, I'd have shown up immediately. Ask Seir next time I fail to answer. Sheepy: Beddy:...I wouldn't want to interrupt your sleep, either. You don't get enough as it is... Arsé-kun: Primo: I am not starting that argument in front of Aru and Arthur. The whiplash would kill them. Arsé-kun: Primo: Just know you're wrong. Sheepy: Beddy: It's what I think. Arsé-kun: Primo: You thought wrong. Sheepy: Beddy: You need to take care of yourself better. Arsé-kun: Primo: So do you, if being sick twice this season is any indicator. Sheepy: Beddy: Both times I was drenched... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then stop doing that~ Sheepy: Beddy: I had no way to dry off... Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you know what umbrellas and rain coats are? Sheepy: Beddy: Explain how I use thse when flying. Arsé-kun: Primo: Hmmm. You have hands. Sheepy: Beddy: Both were preoccupied with carrying people. Arsé-kun: Primo: How can I troll you in these conditions? Sheepy: Beddy: You should troll yourself first! Arsé-kun: Yog: what are you two even talking about. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin having opinions and inputs on something he knows nothing about. Arsé-kun: Yog: What else is new? Sheepy: Beddy: Very true... Arsé-kun: Primo: ........ :< Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is very knowledgeable! Arsé-kun: Primo: It would be hard to be a teacher if I wasn't! Arsé-kun: Arthur: can you all please shut the heck up? Sheepy: Beddy: *gasp* Sheepy: Aru: Sorry, Arthur... Arsé-kun: Primo: *quieter* Bedwyr, that isn't a cuss and you know it. Sheepy: Beddy: My king told me to shut up... ....Am I a failure of a knight? Arsé-kun: Primo: it means we're bothering him. Stop being so melodramatic. Arsé-kun: Primo: We'll come back later. Don't die now. Sheepy: Beddy:...I won't unless my king requires it... Arsé-kun: Primo: golly. Arsé-kun: *Aru is eventually ushered out of the room by Primo. we're going, we're going.* Sheepy: Aru: Maybe we should check on Merlin next. Arsé-kun: Primo: That's what I was going to do. Sheepy: *Bedi got to Merlin first. He's sitting next to Merlin, Airgetlamless. He's so focused on Merlin that he doesn't notice the two enter.* Arsé-kun: Primo: .... *ahem* Sheepy: Bedi: ....? *He looks up at Primo* ...Oh, you're here. Arsé-kun: Primo: Unfortunately, I am. Sheepy: Bedi:....Oh, sorry, that sounded rude, didn't it? Arsé-kun: Primo: Not at all. I'm usually received far worsely. Worse. English. Sheepy: Bedi: I just thought it may have been the doctor. Arsé-kun: Primo: I may as well be in this instance. Sheepy: Bedi:..You can help him? Arsé-kun: *Primo joins Bedi next to Merlin, magicppearing his own chair from who knows. Probably his house.* Arsé-kun: Primo: I can certainly try. Sheepy: Bedi: I thought that hospitals were meant to be sterile environments. Watson might complain at you. Arsé-kun: Primo: He can complain all he wants. He'd have to catch me first. Sheepy: Bedi: Good luck. Arsé-kun: *Primo pulls up a few Yog screens and gets to work, doing various casts and minor spells to figure out What's Going On Here.* Sheepy: *Aru watches him closely* Arsé-kun: *This takes a while. Lots of annoyed grumbling from Primo.* Arsé-kun: *it would take less time for Yog to explain the plot of KH3 than for Primo to figure out what's fucky* Sheepy: Aru:....... Sheepy: Bedi: Could it be internal damage...? Arsé-kun: Primo: There is a little of that, but it's not the cause of this. Arsé-kun: Primo: No curses, no mental injury, no skull-caved-in syndrome... Sheepy: Bedi: So a healing spell won't fix him? Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, I can do that now, but it won't solve this. Sheepy: Bedi: Please do! Arsé-kun: *Primo heals the room! Lots of flowers and magic lightning bugs. Ethereal.* Sheepy: Bedi: ...It's like Merlin's magic. *Clearly unhappy* Sheepy: *Aru, meanwhile, is marvelling at how pretty ot is.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Healing magic tends to be flowery. What, did you want skulls and vultures? Sheepy: Bedi: Raphael's isn't. Arsé-kun: Primo: Different magic. Sheepy: Bedi: I wasn't criticizing your way of doing things. Arsé-kun: Primo: It wasn't taken as criticism. I'm just explaining. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Bedi: Flowers... just seem like his thing. Seeing such magic used on him is difficult. Arsé-kun: Primo: Perhaps it is his thing. We'll have to see. Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Maybe it's poison... lets try a synhwyro gwenwyn... Sheepy: Bedi:.....? Arsé-kun: Primo: Checking for poison. Sheepy: Bedi: ....Maybe. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm getting something... But it's reading as alcohol. Sheepy: Bedi:...Alcohol? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes. That doesn't make any- Sheepy: *Loud snarling suddenly is heard from behind Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo knocks his chair over jumping out of it* Sheepy: *Aru is startled, too! Bedi's head whips up to see the source.* Arsé-kun: *What's the source???* Sheepy: *Lobo is halfway through a wall, fluffed up and in a defensive position, snarling at Yog.* Arsé-kun: Yog: *sitting in the doorway* Ah. Sheepy: Bedi:...Th-the hellhound...? Here...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Most likely my fault due to my presence. My apologies. Arsé-kun: Yog: Okay, okay. You win. Arsé-kun: *Yog backs out* Sheepy: Lobo: *He looks over at the group* Arsé-kun: Fou: Mewp! Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Lobo... that was our friend. Arsé-kun: *Fou rubs on Lobo's paw. hello* Sheepy: *Lobo stares at Fou for a moment before licking him* Arsé-kun: *Fou leaves the floor for a solid three seconds* Sheepy: Bedi: Thank goodness he's not here on business... Sheepy: Bedi:....Doesn't he make everything not sterile as well? Arsé-kun: Primo: Probably. Arsé-kun: *Primo rights his chair and sits back down. he is not addressing the lobo jumpscare* Sheepy: Aru: I understand why you were scared of him, Teacher. He's harmless, though. Sheepy: Bedi:.....Harmless, you say... Arsé-kun: Primo: I second that doubt. Sheepy: Bedi:...So you say. Arsé-kun: Primo: Aru, that is, as they say, a whole ass hellhound. Sheepy: Aru: What's the difference between a normal dog and a hellhound? Arsé-kun: Primo: That would be an entire lesson on it's own. Sheepy: Aru: Really...? That much? But he's so sweet... Arsé-kun: Yog: *chiming in from Seir* to you. Arsé-kun: Yog: Either way, my assistance will be as such. Soth orr’e. The rest is on your own. Sheepy: Aru:.....? I don't know what that is... Sheepy: Aru: If Grif was here, he could tell us, but... Arsé-kun: Primo: I know one of those words. Somehow, it isn't helpful. Sheepy: Aru: We could ask Mint. Arsé-kun: Primo: I am "this" close to doing the Myrrdin strategy about this. You can ask if he knows. Good luck spelling any of that. Sheepy: Aru: Myrrdin strategy? Sheepy: Aru: Would splitting in two really help? Arsé-kun: Primo: It would help for thinking about two things at once and not much else. Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.... Sheepy: Aru: It's worth a shot maybe. Sheepy: Aru: [Chat] @Mint What does Soth Ore mean?? Yog Sothoth said it's what Merlin is afflicted with but won't translate it because he wants to be difficult like Teacher is sometimes. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] Ore... Unsure what word you're referring to. Could be English. Or not. Arsé-kun: Primo: Tell him it isn't english. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] So it's Rlyehian? Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] One moment. Finding my notes on Rlyehian. Sheepy: Aru: He's trying to find specific notes. Arsé-kun: Primo: Great. I'll keep trying to identify this. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] Okay, this one may be the right one. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] There is no Ore. However, there are similar words. Arsé-kun: Primo: My results aren't changing. What did Mint have to say? Sheepy: Aru: He's implying he found something. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] Orr'e - Soul or Spirits Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] Soth Orr'e could be Space Soul, but this is unlikely because it means very little. Space Spirits... Sheepy: Aru: Space spirits...? Like ghosts in his blood? Sheepy: Bedi: Spirits can also be alcohol. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... It's space mead. We got it. It's alcohol. Sheepy: Bedi: He's worried me so much, but he's just drunk... Thank goodness... Arsé-kun: Yog: *back in the doorway, drink in hand* That's what it boils down to, yes. That and another status affliction. Sheepy: Bedi: What status affliction is that? Sheepy: Bedi: Do you know? Arsé-kun: Yog: I do. It is Stupor. Space mead is specifically for mortals going into outer space so that they survive the trip. Sheepy: Bedi:...Like a drunken stupor? Sheepy: Bedi: He's going to have the worst hangover when he wakes up... Arsé-kun: Yog: That's close enough. May there be mercy on his soul. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe Kay has some tips on how to deal with hangovers... Sheepy: Aru:...I'm sure he does! He has lots of experience with them, I hear! Sheepy: Aru: Now, that experience will be of use! Sheepy: Aru: It's just a matter of knowing where he is... Oh. I could just text him. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] How do you handle a hangover??? Sheepy: Bedi: ...That may have been a message better sent by me... Arsé-kun: Primo: Glad we got that settled. *swipes the screens away* Be sure to call if anything changes. I'll plug my phone in immediately. Sheepy: Aru: Okay, I will! Arsé-kun: *Primo pats Bedi's shoulder, pats Aru's on the way past, and hasta la bye byes* Arsé-kun: *Big ass timeskip.* Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] Just finished my morning coffee and am reading through the chat. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] Who kidnapped Merlin? Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Same guy that got Magnus. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] He didn't directly do it. A human presumably did. Does anyone know who it was? Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] They're dead now. They got crushed or maimed. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] You seem very confident about that. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] I'll trust you. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I had Seir show me footage of the event. Merlin's dorm mates can confirm the maiming ones. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] And of the ones that were crushed, I was too late. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] At least there's someone left. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Left to bomb? Il already did but feel free to go do it again. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] I didn't need your permission but thank you. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Sure you did. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] You can order around everyone within your family and give them permission as you please. Considering how easy it is for others in this family to decide I'm not part of it, I should have the right to decide when I'm not part of it, too. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] It wasn't an order. You're going to do it anyway. Get a hit in for me. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] To be fair, you were saying that you weren't part of our family long before Meril tried to. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] Of course I am. Just don't expect me not to do things purely because you haven't given me permission. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Good morning Mint. Don't bring that up please. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] Good morning. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] Are you still hungover? Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I'm going to perish. Do you think an energy drink would be good mixed with coffee. Sheepy: Mint: [Chat] No. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] If you did that, I would lose all respect for you. Don't ruin coffee like this. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] No. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] However......... Sheepy: Mint: [chat] If you're interested in trying it, I'm sure Mewlin will let you take a Monster. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] After I leave the shop I'm lurking in, I'm going home. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] OK. Bedwyr is not online to say it, so I will Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] get his ass Sheepy: Mint: [chat] "Don't forget to hold Baby". Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] i thought you were going to say 'go to bed' Sheepy: Mint: [chat] If he's drinking energy drinks, he's not going to bed. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] *fingerguns* Sheepy: *Misyr walks into the coffee shop* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You're alive. Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. Sorry for my absence. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: There's an old guy in your spot. Sheepy: *Misyr looks* Arsé-kun: *Hi Primo.* Sheepy: Misyr:...Why are you here? Arsé-kun: Primo: So I don't need to travel if something happens. Coffee. Keeping tabs on the King, Beddy and Merlin. Phone charger. Sheepy: Misyr: If you're tired, you should sleep. Relying on coffee won't help you long term. Arsé-kun: Primo: And miss everything a second time today? No. Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone will get upset if you don't take care of yourself. Arsé-kun: Primo: Later today. Sheepy: Misyr: You better promise. Arsé-kun: Primo: I promise. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay. How do you want your coffee? Arsé-kun: Primo: I'd say "surprise me" but that has never ended well. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Wanna try it? I'm evil, you know. Arsé-kun: Primo: Sure, why not? Sheepy: *Misyr gets a mischievous grin on his face before getting to work* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ... Misyr, what in my mother's maiden name are you doing? Sheepy: Misyr: Getting vengeance. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe he doesn't deserve it. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Put a cray-yon in it! Sheepy: Misyr: That may make him sick. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Why? Sheepy: Misyr: Because it's made of wax. Sheepy: Misyr: Wax is bad for you. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Bokay! Sheepy: Misyr:...There. It's done. This is a proper crime against coffee. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I should shove that down your throat for making that in my house and home. Sheepy: Misyr: Let me bring it to Primo. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I couldn't stop you if I tried. You clean up whatever mess results. Sheepy: Misyr: I will, I will. Sheepy: *Misyr brings his creation to Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: .... What have I done to deserve this? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm mad. Arsé-kun: Primo: Great answer. Arsé-kun: *Primo attempts the coffee. Considers it. Gets one of those little sugar packets, pours it in, and considers it again* Arsé-kun: Primo: I've had worse things in my mouth before. Sheepy: Misyr: Not really at you, although you did contribute to it. But you're the one here. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll have to work harder next time. Arsé-kun: Primo: Caffeine is caffeine. Don't make me have to give you bad coffee. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh. I'm sure you couldn't make that bad of a cup of coffee. I'm sure I've had worse. Sheepy: Misyr: .....Although. Sheepy: Misyr: You can taste, can't you? Arsé-kun: Primo: I can. I've just had worse. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhhh. So you can't unintentionally inflict abominations on people. Arsé-kun: Primo: Luckily not. Sheepy: Misyr: So you probably can't complete with one of the worst coffee makers I've ever met in my entire life. Arsé-kun: Primo: Go on... Sheepy: Misyr: At risk of you inflicting him on me, I'll say you know him. Arsé-kun: Primo: Wildly unhelpful, perfect. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha. Hahahaha. The inability to taste bit should be a hint in of itself. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh. Yes. I think I agree with you. Sheepy: Misyr: You'd think that he'd prioritize texture considering he can't taste it. Sheepy: Misyr:.......The texture may be the worst part. Or perhaps the temperature. Arsé-kun: Primo: It tasted like tv static and it reminded me of an execution. Sheepy: Misyr: He's so bad... he should never be allowed near coffee beans... Arsé-kun: Primo: He's still banned from half the kitchen and Makenna's stuff. Sheepy: Misyr:....Scary. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha... well, you have competition if you ever want to destroy my tastebuds. Arsé-kun: Primo: That's no competition. I've already lost. Sheepy: Misyr: You have because you've given up. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not outdoing that without casualties. Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway. Have we tried air barriers against your you-know-what? Sheepy: Misyr: Not yet. Arsé-kun: Primo: Things to try later tonight, then. Sheepy: Misyr: I hope it helps some. Sheepy: Misyr: It's very cold at night. Arsé-kun: Primo: At this time of year here? Certainly. Sheepy: Misyr: I hope it'll warm up soon. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Not 'til spring! Sheepy: Misyr: *heavy sigh* Arsé-kun: Primo: We'll try it when I'm less braindead. Sheepy: Misyr: I can last. Arsé-kun: Primo: I won't. *possibly joking* Sheepy: Misyr: Don't joke about that. I'll get blamed. Arsé-kun: Duncan: blood for the blood god! Sheepy: Misyr: I've spilt none... Arsé-kun: Duncan: I c'n do it for ya! Sheepy: Misyr: Please don't. Sheepy: Satoru: If he doesn't get sacrifices, he'll grow restless. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: The Janitor does not need sacrifices. He can get his own wherever else he pleases. Sheepy: Satoru: Not true. He comes over to our house for sacrifices all the time. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: taking food is not a blood sacrifice. Sheepy: Satoru: He's hungry. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: He can go... Anywhere across the globe, across the cosmos. And he chooses your house specifically. Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: *i am not inventing eldritch swears for wilbur's follow up line but in summary it's "what in the fuck is wrong with that bitch"* Sheepy: Satoru: He likes punching one of my dads. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Raph: So I've noticed. Would that be why Eiji has new bruises? *hello! nat 20 stealth roll* Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. That's why. Arsé-kun: Raph: Better than the alternatives! Sheepy: Satoru: Did you treat him, Uncle Raph? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure did. Sheepy: Satoru: *clap, clap, clap* Good job. Sheepy: Satoru: You did well. Sheepy: Satoru: Are you here for Misyr? He's cold. Arsé-kun: Raph: Always. *he plops down next to Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: Good to see you! Arsé-kun: Raph: I sure hope it is! Nahh, good to see you. How's things? Sheepy: Misyr: Bad, mainly. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't believe I slept through Merlin being kidnapped. Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean.... We did have your phone. Sheepy: Misyr: Even so... If I was there, nothing would've happened... Sheepy: Misyr: Most people can have their phone somewhere near them at night. Sheepy: Misyr: Not me. Arsé-kun: Raph: You can't be there for every damn thing. Sheepy: Misyr:....Ahh. After work, I have to go "help" Myrrdin. He doesn't want any help. He can duplicate himself. Sheepy: Misyr: So I can't even be there for him after work... Arsé-kun: Raph: I think he'd understand if there was a family matter. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, he doesn't want my help. Sheepy: Misyr: If only I had a double that I could send to suffer on Mint's day. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe I can split in two... Then I can get twice as many things done. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then I can hold your hands twice! Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? You already can... Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh yeah, you're right! *and he grabs for Misyr's hands* Sheepy: Misyr: If I split in half, two of my hands wouldn't be held... maybe I shouldn't. Sheepy: *Later, Misyr goes to help Myrrdin* Arsé-kun: *Someone's gotta need help around here. but whomst* Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh.. why am I here to help a guy who doesn't need any help? Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, Vivian, do you need help with anything? I've been tasked to help Myrrdin but he doesn't want anything from me. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Angra does. He needs assistance with packing, but he's insisting on... *a suitcase lands on the ground near them* Doing that. Sheepy: Misyr: And I wasn't invited? Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Vivian: You were. Today was your day here after all. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, yes. Sheepy: Misyr: But not to your vacation.... I'm just kidding. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I can help him. Have fun on your trip! Arsé-kun: *Vivian doesn't bother correcting Misyr. good enough* Sheepy: *Misyr goes to help Angra* Sheepy: Misyr: Are you not excited for your vacation? Arsé-kun: Angra: You think college is vacation?... Don't you do work? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Misyr: College, well... Sure, you do work, but you've got clubs and fun places. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Do you plan to go some day? Arsé-kun: Angra: Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm a college graduate. I just don't remember much of what I studied... Arsé-kun: Angra: Being a nerd? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm.. maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: Is it Miskatonic University, by chance? Arsé-kun: Angra: Sure is. Ma n' Pa figured it was safer there. I kinda doubt it but oh well! Sheepy: Misyr: If so, I work there! Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh? Oh oh? Sheepy: Misyr: At the coffee shop! Arsé-kun: Angra: unlimited coffee... Sheepy: Misyr: You'll.... have to ask my boss. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. But you can come visit me! Sheepy: Misyr: And you can make friends there. Arsé-kun: Angra: I need more of those. Sheepy: Misyr: Clubs are a great way to make friends! Arsé-kun: Angra: Alright, sold. Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Let's focus on packing for now. Arsé-kun: Angra: Aight! Sheepy: *Misyr helps Angra pack!* Arsé-kun: *And filled suitcases go out the window, no matter the contents.* Arsé-kun: Angra: And that's it until I second-guess myself! Sheepy: Misyr: Well, good luck! Arsé-kun: Angra: Thanks a lot! Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're leaving so soon...? *moping* Arsé-kun: Angra: Old man, you better not start crying again! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can't help it...! Arsé-kun: Angra: You've done this every single year!!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: It never gets any less heartbreaking...! *sob, sob* Arsé-kun: Angra: You're embarrassing me in front of...! *glances at Misyr, thinking emoji* ... Nephew?? No. Sheepy: Misyr: It's complicated, huh? Arsé-kun: Angra: Yeah it is! How am I supposed to be a cool half demon in front of the demon king like this?! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'll miss you...! But it must be done... for your safety! *sob, sob* Arsé-kun: Angra: Dad, please!!! Arsé-kun: *Angra's charisma is dropping just from being in hug range of Myrrdin. help him* Sheepy: Misyr: Awww. But isn't it nice being so wanted? Sheepy: Misyr: Nobody would cry over me if I up and disappeared. Arsé-kun: Angra: Ain't you the guy that almost died and the entire family showed up to check on you? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm the guy who almost got kicked from the family and that's why I'm here helping you. Arsé-kun: Angra: Meril's a dumbass coot with a deer's brain. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't imagine I'm very high on the popularity polls. Arsé-kun: Angra: It's only 14 people! You can't be dead last. Sheepy: Misyr:....I wonder who is dead last. Arsé-kun: Angra: The guy who manages to hornypost without being horny. Sheepy: Misyr: Aww. Manteia? I like him. Arsé-kun: Angra: He's been unbanned somehow. Sheepy: Misyr: Can't he be second to last at least? Arsé-kun: Angra: Okay, fine. 8 is last, then 11. Arsé-kun: Angra: He's got the brain of a herd animal and the thought process speed of one too. Sheepy: Misyr: He gouged me with his antlers before trying to kick me out. Sheepy: Misyr: And he chewed on my skin. Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh, it's okay, he tried to ban me once for being a dangerous presence. I cursed his ass. Sheepy: Misyr: He deserved it. Arsé-kun: Angra: He was orange for a week. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahahahaha! Sheepy: Myrrdin: ...I remember that day. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I want to punch him all over again. Sheesh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: There's only so far you can go before you start seeming like you're trying to make yourself the boss of everyone else.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: ...It really seems like each successive Merlin has less and less in the way of manners. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha. I have nooo clue what you're referring to. Ahahahahaha. Arsé-kun: Angra: I think it's just you that has 'em! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Isn't it sad? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Our family should be nicer to each other. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Then again, we're all walking problems in one way or another. Arsé-kun: Angra: We sure are! Sheepy: Myrrdin: And apparently, our family sees forcing a member to help each Merlin as a punishment. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If we were more open about our problems... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, no need to rehash all that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's the punishment they picked for Misyr's crime. Arsé-kun: Angra: That's stupid. Sheepy: Misyr: It's a punishment because none of you guys are open about your problems basically. Sheepy: Misyr: Also, Mint. Arsé-kun: Angra: As if you also don't talk sometimes. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, but my problems are serious. Arsé-kun: Angra: That. Wasn't to you. Yours suck and even I don't want it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I do try to be open when I'm struggling. Arsé-kun: Angra: Make Austere do it too. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's...... complicated. Arsé-kun: Angra: He's pathetic. He needs to accept love without exploding. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm working on that, but... Arsé-kun: Angra: git gud Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's made using pieces of me, so I just have to use the right ingredients. Arsé-kun: Angra: Imagine if you just did work yourself instead. Wow. Sheepy: Misyr: Pieces of you, hm...? Do you just will them out? Arsé-kun: Vivian: *from the bg, doing god knows what* Do not teach Misyr how to do that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahhh. I do the work. Sometimes I want a break. That's when Austere is most useful. Sheepy: Misyr: So cruel! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't need two of you running around. Arsé-kun: Angra: :) Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Well, I have a hint. Sheepy: Misyr: I can try it later. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Please don't.... Arsé-kun: Angra: Split into three. Sheepy: Misyr: Three... Sheepy: Myrrdin: We don't need three Misyrs! Arsé-kun: Angra: Good point. Make four. Sheepy: Misyr: Four seems excessive even to me. Arsé-kun: Angra: Lame. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I'll consider it. Arsé-kun: Angra: More than one of you would be good for carrying luggage! Sheepy: Misyr: Here it is! The campus! Arsé-kun: Angra: The vibes are atrocious. I love it. Arsé-kun: *Angra and Misyr somehow get into an intense discussion about Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Like, the book. Not the guy. maybe the guy too. not the point tho* Sheepy: Misyr: In the end, he's the face of the mad doctor trope to the point that people refer to him as "the doctor, not the monster" when the man wasn't even a doctor. He dropped out of medical school. Sheepy: Misyr: Or they throw around smug things like... "Knowledge is knowing that Frankenstein isn't the monster. Wisdom is knowing that he is the monster" to sound smart when they didn't even know that Frankenstein was the college dropout until someone else used that. Sheepy: Misyr: He's mainly just pathetic. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe that I shouldn't say such things, but.... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, there's a guy named Victor Frankenstein here, too. He created a man..... Maybe he decided to finally get his medical degree? Arsé-kun: Angra: You think that guy had any self-preservation? I doubt it. Sheepy: Misyr:...Very true. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe he's a descendent... But that would imply Frankenstein had kids. Arsé-kun: Angra: He WAS in college. Just because he didn't finish a degree doesn't mean he didn't finish- *Angra promptly shuts up* Sheepy: *Satoru is in front of them, staring, while holding a slug* Arsé-kun: Angra: Whatcha got there, kiddo? Sheepy: Satoru: Glaaki's new cousin. Sheepy: Misyr: Where's your babysitter? Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Don't worry. They're somewhere. Sheepy: Satoru: You're new here. Are you a student? Arsé-kun: Angra: Sure am. Can I have your name? Sheepy: Satoru: If I give you my name, what will people call me? Arsé-kun: Angra: Damn, you're a smart one. Okay, can I know your name? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm Satoru. What's your name? Arsé-kun: Angra: Angra. I'm Merlin the 14th's... *calculating* Cousin. Sheepy: Satoru: I know him. Sheepy: Satoru: He's nice. Arsé-kun: Angra: Good! Someone in this family has to be for once. Sheepy: Satoru: I think there's other nice people in your family. Arsé-kun: Angra: Should I be concerned that you know that? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, he does know me... Sheepy: Satoru: Aru is nice. One time I gave her a bug. Arsé-kun: Angra: Aru is here? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. She likes going off path and picking flowers. Arsé-kun: Angra: *calculating. isnt she 14 or something. why is.* Sheepy: Satoru: She's here to learn from Merlin. He doesn't strike me as the teacher type. Sheepy: Satoru: She lives with Scruffy. Arsé-kun: Kay: *distantly* what the hell is that thing!! Sheepy: Satoru: There's a strange man in the distance. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who lost a dwarf? *Scruffy approaches* I didn't know they stacked shit that tall. Sheepy: Satoru: He forgot that he was supposed to go star in an electric razor commercial. Sheepy: Satoru: So weird. Two new students today. Arsé-kun: Kay: I've seen razors with sharper wits than you. Wild. Sheepy: Satoru: You talk to inanimate objects...and they respond? That's concerning. You should get checked for ghosts. Arsé-kun: Kay: I had those last week. Now I have extra roommates. Sheepy: Satoru: That's so sad. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar really likes messing with you, Scruffy. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, I've noticed. I'd rather him than Big Green. Don't trust the big green squid, kiddo. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Minion also said that said squid isn't trustworthy. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, we're calling him that now? Great. I can't wait to inevitably call him "King Minion" during an important conversation. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar is nice, though. So is Uncle Minion. And Glaaki. Sheepy: Satoru: I think he'd like being called a king. Sheepy: Satoru: Glaaki is watching over me. But he's mainly just watching the dirt. It's okay though. Maybe he'll get paid. Arsé-kun: *Gla'aki is still human and still laying face down in the mud. He is EXFOLIATING. He is being RECLAIMED by NATURE. He is Zoosmell Pooplord* Sheepy: Satoru: You see? He's over there. *he points at Glaaki* Arsé-kun: Kay: Is he alive? Sheepy: Satoru:........ Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Sheepy: Satoru: Ask Watson. Arsé-kun: Kay: Nah. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm not sure. Sheepy: Satoru: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (y' nafl ph'nglui. alive.) Sheepy: Satoru: That's good. If you'd died, Herb would have to bury you. Arsé-kun: Kay: The last thing we need is a zombie alien slug man. Sheepy: Satoru: Zombies..... Sheepy: Satoru: How do zombies function if they don't have brains? What sends signals to their limbs to allow them to move? Sheepy: Satoru: Would they be able to digest things, or do they continue to consume hungrily until their stomachs burst? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: *picking their head up* Mine brain. Um. Yes. Sheepy: Satoru: But what about the ones who aren't your zombies? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: Poorly. No idea. (I should study this.) Sheepy: Satoru: They show zombies a lot in movies. Arsé-kun: *visible kay discomfort* Sheepy: Satoru: Scruffy won't watch them with you, but I will. Sheepy: Satoru: Angra can come, too, if he wants. Do you? Arsé-kun: Angra: Let me find my new room and then absolutely! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *team journey to find a dorm. yay dorm building its all the way down there.* Sheepy: Satoru: Have fun. ...Oh. Sheepy: Satoru: If you're new, you may want to join a club. Like the delinquent club. Arsé-kun: Kay: Because they need more members, right? Sheepy: Satoru: They're always looking for new members. Arsé-kun: Kay: You couldn't suggest something normal? Sheepy: Satoru: I don't know that you would function well there, Scruffy. Arsé-kun: Kay: I wouldn't. Sheepy: Satoru: He tried to rob me the moment we spoke. Like a delinquent. Arsé-kun: Angra: It wasn't of anything important. Sheepy: Satoru: It's important to me. If I had no name, nobody could talk about me, and I'd slowly fade away and be forgotten. Arsé-kun: Angra: You've got a last name. Arsé-kun: Kay: You intend to change it? Sheepy: Satoru: Life holds many surprises. One day, I may decide to change my name in some way. Sheepy: Satoru: By the way, if my name was Scruffy, I'd change it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop calling me that, you little gremlin. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Artair doesn't get a special name. You should feel lucky. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm sooo thrilled. Sheepy: Satoru: If you shave too much, I can't call you Scruffy anymore, so be careful, okay? Then I'd need a new name for you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't worry, that won't happen. Sheepy: Satoru: Yippee. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yahoo. Sheepy: Misyr: So Kay lets himself get bullied by children... Arsé-kun: Kay: What am I supposed to do, kick them into a ditch? Do You want to get bullied? I'm good at that. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to be bullied. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what they all say, old man. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you listen? Arsé-kun: Kay: No. Sheepy: Misyr: Wow. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, maybe the doctors here would do home visits for your friend. Sheepy: Satoru: But Glaaki has no home. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Sultan destroyed it twice.) Sheepy: Satoru: We'll have to find you a new house. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... yes. Sheepy: Satoru: What kind of place do you want to live? Arsé-kun: *everyone is presented with the mental image of the lake but not blown up and clean.* Sheepy: Satoru: We have something like that here. Sheepy: Satoru: Do you know what a swimming pool is? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... (chlorine. hurts.) Sheepy: Satoru: That's too bad. Maybe Cthaat could help, like Misyr suggested. Sheepy: Satoru: Do you know him? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: yes. Sheepy: Satoru: He could move water over to a manmade lake. Sheepy: Satoru: Just put him under a faucet and then have him release the water there. Sheepy: Misyr:....Oh. Sheepy: Misyr: I was thinking that he would be the lake. Sheepy: Satoru: One day Glaaki's house may grow legs and leave. Arsé-kun: Kay: And start honking at you. Sheepy: Satoru: Would he be really big if he absorbed a lot of water? A dragon-sized peacock? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. He can get huge. Sheepy: Satoru: So he can be a lake. Arsé-kun: Kay: In theory. Sheepy: *They eventually head to the hospital with Glaaki* Arsé-kun: *Today Watson is working the front desk. He sees Misyr and just accepts that today is going to be one of those days* Sheepy: Misyr: Good afternoon! Arsé-kun: Watson: Afternoon. What is it this time? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm here to see Merlin, partly, but also to bring Glaaki here. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki makes a certified Noise™ of some sort in affirmation. this wasnt a kidnapping* Sheepy: Misyr: Where do I bring them? Arsé-kun: Watson: Put them on that gurney right there. I'll handle the rest. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Aren't they supposed to be watching Satoru right now? Sheepy: Misyr:.......Oh. Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Oh well! Sheepy: Misyr:.......Oh. Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Oh well! Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Oh well. Sheepy: Misyr: He's with Kay now. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then he'll be fine. You should have lead with that. Sheepy: Misyr:....Why is the mind controlling murder slug babysitting him anyway? Arsé-kun: Watson: How should I know? Sheepy: Misyr: Because usually it's one of the hospital crew or delinquents babysitting him. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Fair enough. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess Holmes wasn't free. Sheepy: *Misyr puts Glaaki on a gurney* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ouhc Sheepy: Misyr: Now what? Sheepy: Misyr: By the way, have I ever mentioned that your hospital is understaffed? Arsé-kun: Watson: No, it very much is. We are all in Hell. No. Hell is better. Arsé-kun: Watson: Also, you wanted to see Merlin. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes. What room is he in? Arsé-kun: *Misyr is directed to Merlin* Arsé-kun: *Pros!!! Merlin is awake. Cons!!! Merlin looks sick.* Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin, glad to see you awake! How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Merlin: bad. sunlight hurts, and i am gods mistake Sheepy: Misyr: I see.... Sheepy: Misyr: I'll get revenge for you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe.... Don't do that? Sheepy: Misyr:....Why not? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who will save you if it goes wrong? Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr: I can handle it myself. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then good luck n' get his ass. Sheepy: Misyr: I've already told Primo that he can't stand in my way. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aim for the head. It's big. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin gives Misyr a tired thumbs up* Sheepy: Misyr: Work hard to feel better soon, okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: That means working. Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm.... Sheepy: Misyr: I'll work hard for you, then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: yell heah. Arsé-kun: *great talk everyone now what, bc merlin is done Speaking* Sheepy: *Misyr decides to leave after promising revenge!* Arsé-kun: *Is he going to do that now or later?* Sheepy: *Later.* Arsé-kun: *Misyr ends up leaving the hospital to find Raph, and-* Arsé-kun: Raph: --No, I KNOW it's you! You did this two games ago! Sheepy: Nyar: You think I'm a furry? A woof woof? Arf arf! Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes? Absolutely. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I mean, I think most people are furries to some extent. Arsé-kun: Randy: Nyar, I'm this close to voting you unless you have a good defense. Sheepy: Nyar: You're going to vote for me? Aw... I feel special. Sheepy: Nyar: Ah! But if you vote me out... Sheepy: Nyar: You're going to be alone with the big bad wolf~ Wouldn't you prefer being alone with this doggy? This heckin' cute pupper? Arsé-kun: Randy: Voting Nyar. Sheepy: Nyar: Hehehehe. Hehehehe. Sheepy: Nyar: If you vote for me, I'll kiss you~ After all, I'm on your mind, aren't I? Arsé-kun: Randy: .... Arsé-kun: Raph: This only applies to Randy, right? Sheepy: Nyar: Don't think you're special enough to kiss, Mr. Woofwoof. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, great, I'm voting you. Arsé-kun: Randy: 2-1 no matter who Nyar votes. Game. Sheepy: Nyar: Hehehehe. Congrats, Randy~ Arsé-kun: Randy: At least tell us what you were before my assault. Sheepy: Nyar: You want your prize? Arsé-kun: Randy: Not spectacularly. Sheepy: Nyar: I was a doggy, of course. I said as much. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's not... Oh! Misyr! Sheepy: *Nyar kisses Randy on the cheek. To be annoying? Or is it something more? Hard to tell with Nyar.* Sheepy: Misyr: I seem to have walked in on Nyar being more annoying than usual. Arsé-kun: *Randy tries Very Hard to stay poker faced* Arsé-kun: Raph: So the usual, you mean? Sheepy: Misyr: What's going on? What's a pupper? Arsé-kun: Raph: We're playing a game. He was one of the werewolves that round. That.. Doesn't help, does it? Sheepy: Misyr:....So he was the heckin' woofwoof pupper??? *Doesn't know what most of these words mean* Arsé-kun: *Raph has to suppress a LOT of laughter* Arsé-kun: Orph: Please watch the next game. It should inform you, I guess. Good luck getting it. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks...? Sheepy: Dio: First rule is to have fun! Sheepy: Dio: Second rule is to completely disregard Salieri's accusations! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I came out here to have a good time! Sheepy: Salieri: It's for the better of everyone if we slay Mozart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then I'll be more annoying because I'm dead! Sheepy: Salieri: Not possible. Sheepy: Misyr:...Is Grey playing? Do we have to expect bloodshed? Arsé-kun: Raph: Thankfully not. They've been like this all afternoon. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess it's just the bickering of an old couple Arsé-kun: Mozart: Old... Sheepy: Salieri:......Am I actually...? Arsé-kun: Raph: The only old people here are me and Nyar. Sheepy: Nyar: Aren't you... forgetting someone? Arsé-kun: Raph: Your dad? Sheepy: Nyar: Oh, well, you know. Sheepy: Salieri: *moping* Arsé-kun: Randy: Antonio, aren't you only about 300? Sheepy: Salieri: Even so... Sheepy: Misyr: I meant it as in... you two have been together for forever. Sheepy: Salieri: Has it really been forever....? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Only about 200 years. Sheepy: Salieri: Hmmm. Not so long. Arsé-kun: Raph: You can watch over my shoulder, Misyr, just don't tell anyone else what my card is. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! I won't tell a soul! Sheepy: Nyar: But you'll tell me, won't you? Arsé-kun: Randy: Says the soul of the outer gods. Give me the cards so I can shuffle. Sheepy: *Nyar gives the cards to Randy* Arsé-kun: *Randy shuffles and passes cards out* Sheepy: Nyar: Wow, really? Again? Aren't I lucky. Arsé-kun: Orph: Do stop saying words. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe stop being such a frowny face. Sheepy: Salieri:............*He's seriously considering accusing Mozart* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Same old, same old. Salieri's gonna blame me before we even start! Sheepy: Salieri: You look suspicious. Arsé-kun: Mozart: <3 ~~~~ Sheepy: Misyr: Shouldn't you be a little kinder towards him...? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Nah. If he stops voting me, something's wrong. Sheepy: Misyr:......Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I wouldn't do the same to Raph... Sheepy: Salieri: Raphael isn't Mozart. Sheepy: Dio: Orpheus wouldn't do the same to me! Sheepy: Salieri: He should. You're worse. Sheepy: Dio: ..Ouch. Sheepy: Dio: Being worse than him.... Sheepy: Dio:.......Ouch. Arsé-kun: Orph: Respectfully I. Firmly disagree with you. .... I can't think of a third line. Arsé-kun: Orph: I do disagree though. Sheepy: Dio: Yippee! I'm better! Arsé-kun: Randy: Can we please get the game started without a lynching? Sheepy: Salieri: You'll regret it. Sheepy: Dio: I'm ready! Arsé-kun: Raph: No more looking then! Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... Wolves! Time to make an agreement! Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets to watch the wolves make their decision.* Sheepy: *Misyr isn't exactly sure what's happening!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Wolves have chosen. Doctor. *how have we missed the big yellow right there.* Sheepy: *Dio picks Orpheus!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Picks have been made. Our dear precious Randolph Carter has been found dead. Sheepy: Nyar: Whoops. My bad. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant votes me no matter what I say *he shrugs* Sheepy: Salieri: I hadn't said anything yet... Arsé-kun: Mozart: You were picking me before the kill! Sheepy: Salieri: You're right. I'll vote for you again. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Thanks~ Sheepy: Salieri: One day, it'll be correct... Arsé-kun: Orph: This reeks of a Nyar framing. Sheepy: Nyar: Just a framing? So you think I'm innocent? Sheepy: Nyar: You're right. If I were the werewolf, I'd leave him for last so I could torment him longer. Arsé-kun: Mozart: And there's no way he'd let the other wolf pick Randy either. Sheepy: Nyar: I'd teamkill them. Sheepy: Nyar: By the way, I'm just tossing out the killer's name here. Sheepy: Nyar: Raphael, you're really quiet! Arsé-kun: Raph: You did this two games ago, c'mon! Sheepy: Nyar: Actually, it's more out of character that Dio is quiet.... Sheepy: Dio: I was just thinking... Sheepy: Dio: If Shakespeare were alive today, he might like Among Us........... Arsé-kun: Orph: I want to vote you just on that sentence alone. Sheepy: Dio: If you vote me, you'll be copying Salieri... Arsé-kun: Orph: Plagiarism... Sheepy: Dio: It's wrong! Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't have enough information to vote on. Sheepy: Nyar: Werewolves, cover your ears! Okay, villagers! Here it is! Arsé-kun: *nobody moves as expected* Sheepy: Nyar: So if someone's being quiet when they're usually talkative, it could mean they have a role. Sheepy: Nyar: I think Mozart is the doctor. If a werewolf gets a medical degree to treat other werewolves, are they a doctor or a veterinarian? Arsé-kun: Raph: Doctor, unfortunately. Sheepy: Nyar: Who does a werewolf go to if they eat chocolate? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Whoever has the key to the bathroom. Sheepy: Salieri: Please vote Mozart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Wha... That was true that time! Sheepy: Salieri:............. Sheepy: Salieri: Who are you? Not tacking a toilet joke onto that..... Sheepy: Nyar: Wow. Mozart is a fake. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oh, do you Want one?? Okay, fine! Eternal hershey kisses forever. Sheepy: Salieri: No. I regret it. Take it back. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Forever! Sheepy: Salieri: No!! Sheepy: Nyar: It's the real Mofart, in the flesh... Arsé-kun: Mozart: And I'm gonna shit YOUR pants! Sheepy: Nyar: My pants are more expensive than you could ever afford. Arsé-kun: Randy: He's right. Oh, sorry, I'm dead. Sheepy: Dio: With how much we're paid.... He's right... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm. I'll vote next round. Our narrator gave us nothing. Sheepy: Nyar: I vote Orpheus! Arsé-kun: Orph: At least state why. Sheepy: Nyar: You immediately explained why I couldn't have been the killer to try to get everyone on your good side by throwing the villagers a bone. Sheepy: Nyar: Before anyone accused me, even! Maybe I want to be accused! Arsé-kun: Orph: You do the same song and dance every round. I would like something that isn't a broken record. Sheepy: Nyar: Then go to a mechanic? Arsé-kun: *this goes on for a bit longer* Sheepy: Dio: I don't think voting this time would be very fun for anyone but Nyar! Arsé-kun: Raph: I agree. Can we all agree on skipping? Sheepy: Salieri: It's Mozart, but if you really want to skip... I can't stop you. Sheepy: Nyar: Pay me more and I might. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Always is. Pass. Sheepy: Nyar: It's in the name! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Poor Randolph is forgotten about, rotting on the ground while the townsfolk go home. How tragic. Sheepy: Nyar: We couldn't afford a funeral for him. Sheepy: Nyar: His pay is so little. Arsé-kun: *Randy just sighs* Arsé-kun: Randy: Night. Close up. Sheepy: *Everyone closes their eyes!* Arsé-kun: Randy: Wolves. Arsé-kun: *Wolves make their decision* Arsé-kun: Randy: Doctor. Sheepy: *Dio picks Orpheus again* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Good morning, everyone. I have wonderful news. Nyarla has been torn to shreds. I could almost sing about it. Sheepy: Nyar: That's so sad... But I get to be with Randy now! Arsé-kun: Randy: ugh. Sheepy: Dio: That's so unfortunate! Arsé-kun: Raph: That hint stinks. That just implicates everyone else! Sheepy: Salieri: I don't think the usefulness of this hint matters too much. The victim provides more information. Sheepy: Dio: It's Mozart, right? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm a conductor. You do theater, maybe it's you. Sheepy: Dio: I only said that because he always accuses you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Actually, wait. You're right. Ant, is it me this round? Sheepy: Salieri: I stand by you being one of them if there's multiple but you aren't the person I'm thinking of. Sheepy: Salieri: Orpheus most likely is a werewolf. Arsé-kun: Orph: Wrong, but go on. Sheepy: Salieri: You've also been quiet. You were talkative the previous day... You were quick to comment that someone was trying to frame Nyar, but didn't say the same for yourself. Arsé-kun: Orph: Why would I say I was being framed for that? Sheepy: Salieri: You said that Nyar was being framed for Randy's death. Sheepy: Salieri: Nyar mainly targeted you and accused you multiple times. Arsé-kun: Orph: I did. But why would I say the same for myself? I haven't antagonized Randolph over every game- Ah. That's what you meant. Sheepy: Nyar: It's not antagonizing! It's romance! Sheepy: Nyar: And antagonizing. Arsé-kun: Randy: Same thing with you. Sheepy: Nyar: Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: *Raph is now paying attention to this* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Normally I'd joke about voting Ant because he's not picking me anymore, but Orph's the only guy here that's actually a singer. Sheepy: Salieri: I think hang Orpheus this time and Mozart next time. Arsé-kun: Mozart: There it is. Sheepy: Dio: Well, that's true...... Sheepy: Dio: But if I vote Orpheus, I'd be just as bad as Salieri.... Arsé-kun: Raph: If it's majority on Orph, then you can vote for whoever. Sheepy: Dio: Who are you voting for? Sheepy: Dio: Are you also voting for Orpheus? Arsé-kun: Raph: I am. Sheepy: Dio:.....Orpheus! Because everyone else is. Arsé-kun: Orph: What a wise idea. I also vote for Orpheus. Sheepy: Dio: Really? I was about to vote for Dio. Arsé-kun: Orph: Get him out of here. He stinks. Sheepy: Dio: I think Dionysus is a total hottie, actually. Arsé-kun: Orph: Nah. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Just kill him please. Sheepy: Dio: Really? You don't agree? Arsé-kun: Hastur: Before the werewolf can seduce the townspeople, he's lynched. Oh no. How horrible. Please move on before I barf. Sheepy: Dio: Sad.... Arsé-kun: Orph: Well, I tried. How is being dead? Sheepy: Nyar: It was good until you came along. Siiiiiigh. Arsé-kun: Orph: Do you want me to write you a love song? Sheepy: Nyar: No! Arsé-kun: Randy: Thank goodness. Anyway, night time. Arsé-kun: *the wolf picks* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Doctor. Sheepy: *Dio picks!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Aren't you glad you did. Raphael was attacked during the night, and the ever-vigilant doctor saved his life. Sheepy: Dio: Wow..... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm clear forever now. Just you three, huh.. Sheepy: Dio: Feels strange to think that Raph isn't a doctor... Arsé-kun: Mozart: I kinda expect it to be him every time. Sheepy: Dio: So do I! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant votes me. What else can we discuss? Sheepy: Dio: The weather? Arsé-kun: Raph: It is good day, to be not dead! Sheepy: Dio: Imagine how scary that is.... Sheepy: Dio: Getting targeted.. Sheepy: Salieri: If we don't pick the right person here, we're guaranteed a loss. By the way, it's Mozart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Of course it is. But wait, we're at 4. We can still lose one. Arsé-kun: Mozart: If we vote and it's wrong, it's 2-1 and then we lose. Sheepy: Salieri: Let's say we voted for Dionysus and he turned out to be the doctor. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then we'd lose outright if we don't get it right immediately after. Sheepy: Salieri: Then you'd kill Raphael and it'd be a 1-1. Arsé-kun: Mozart: That's why we can't vote. Sheepy: Salieri: But it's clearly you.... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why? Because you're alive? Sheepy: Salieri: Is there any reason why it can't be you? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Because I go to bed at night like a good little german boy? Sheepy: Salieri: I don't think that's true. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Waoh this town is full of werenwolven! Sheepy: Salieri: Just one! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Now just one! Sheepy: Dio: So do we vote or not? Sheepy: Dio: If we had a cop, now would be a great time to out our roles..... Sheepy: Dio: But the only special role is the doctor, I think... Arsé-kun: Raph: It is. Sheepy: Salieri: We know that the doctor isn't Raphael... Arsé-kun: Raph: Does anyone wanna claim doctor? Sheepy: Salieri: I will say... Sheepy: Salieri: If Mozart turns out to be the doctor, I'll be surprised... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then you'd have to admit you were wrong, and you wouldn't. Sheepy: Salieri: I would. Are you? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Sadly no. I already said I went to bed like a good little boy. Sheepy: Salieri: I see.... Sheepy: Dio: I think the doctor is probably Salieri. Sheepy: Salieri: I'm not. Arsé-kun: Raph: Two of you have said no and I'm clear of roles. Dio? Is it you? Sheepy: Dio: No, it's not. I think Salieri is lying. Arsé-kun: Mozart: How are we supposed to clear a guy if no one will admit it? Sheepy: Dio: After all, he'd be surprised if Mozart turned out to be the doctor, right? Of course he would. He's the doctor. Sheepy: Salieri:................. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure would be a shame if the wolf killed our doctor. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Wouldn't it? Sheepy: Salieri: I'm personally against outing the doctor.... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Five minutes left. Vote or abstain. Sheepy: Salieri: I vote Mozart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I abstain. We can't take the risk. Sheepy: Dio: You're right. Arsé-kun: Raph: Skipping. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Meeting over. Night is falling. Will this go the easy way, or the hard way? Arsé-kun: *wolf chooses* Sheepy: *Dio protects himself* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Salieri is dead. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't even finish narrating. It's Mozart. Sheepy: Dio: It's Mozart! Arsé-kun: Mozart: man. Sheepy: Dio: By the way, I was the doctor! Arsé-kun: Raph: oh, it was you. So you were saving Orph the whole time, yeah? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I don't even get a hanging narration? Arsé-kun: Hastur: No, you're garbage. Villagers win. Sheepy: Dio:...I was! Sheepy: Dio: To think, he was a werewolf all along... Arsé-kun: Orph: Awoo and all that. Sheepy: Nyar: By the way, I was the cop. Arsé-kun: Randy: Sure you were. Sheepy: Misyr: There's a cop? Arsé-kun: Randy: Sometimes. We started skipping it because Someone keeps claiming it every round. Sheepy: Misyr:.........We could just ignore that someone, couldn't we? Sheepy: Nyar: Yeah, let's all ignore Raph! Arsé-kun: Raph: If I get cop, I'll be sure to tell you. Sheepy: Nyar: So will I! Sheepy: Misyr:......So will I? Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, are you gonna join us this time? Sheepy: Misyr: Can I? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure! Sheepy: Misyr: Oh boy. Arsé-kun: Hastur: The week resets. It is time for new roles. Arsé-kun: *cards redone all that jazz* Arsé-kun: Raph: What a good day to be alive! Sheepy: Misyr: For how long? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes! Sheepy: Misyr: I see, I see! Arsé-kun: Orph: Okay, great talk, everyone. Sheepy: Salieri: Do your best and have fun. Don't be afraid to vote Mozart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Vote Mozart. Sheepy: Salieri: Now I'm not sure... Sheepy: Dio: No reason to vote before anyone has died! Sheepy: Nyar: Well, as cop, I'll check Randy tonight! Arsé-kun: *Randy rolls his eyes* Sheepy: Dio: Nyar's cop again, huh? Arsé-kun: Randy: Probably not. No one correct it. Sheepy: Dio: Do we go to the first night? Arsé-kun: Mozart: No reason to vote. No one is dead! Unless we wanna start murdering early? Sheepy: Dio: Great! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Anyway I vote Ant. He's only suspected me once so far. Sheepy: Salieri: I vote Mozart. Arsé-kun: Randy: Just make out already, you two. Anyone else? Sheepy: Salieri:?! Sheepy: Misyr: Nope! Arsé-kun: Raph: Nope, but I agree with the previous statement! Sheepy: Salieri: Suggesting I do such a thing in front of everyone... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Enough. Night is falling. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Wolves. Make your decision. Arsé-kun: *Raph looks around. Who else? Who else it?* Sheepy: *Misyr looks to Raph* Arsé-kun: Raph: :D! Arsé-kun: *Raph points to Nyar and tilts his head. do we?* Sheepy: *Misyr nods* Arsé-kun: *Raph gives a thumbs up to Hastur* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Doctor. You next. Arsé-kun: *doctor picks* Arsé-kun: Hastur: And cop. Sheepy: *Dio picks Nyar* Arsé-kun: Hastur: That is unfortunate. The cop has found a dead villager. Bye, Nyarla, you're not being a menace this game. Sheepy: Nyar: In my final breath, I state my findings... heepy: Nyar: Randy came back positive for being a total hottie- Arsé-kun: Randy: Stop. Sheepy: Salieri: Dead people don't talk. Arsé-kun: Raph: Even if Nyar survived the attack, he'd die now for wasting precious oxygen and blood loss. Sheepy: *Nyar overdramatically flops over Randy's lap* Sheepy: Nyar: Oh no, I died. Arsé-kun: Randy: *going through the 8 stages of grief* that's great dear. Sheepy: Nyar: D-dear? Me? W-wow... Arsé-kun: Orph: While Randolph goes mad from heartbreak, do we have any actual information? Sheepy: Salieri: If we don't, I vote Mo... no, if I do, he may copy Nyar. Sheepy: Salieri: I can't afford that. Arsé-kun: Mozart: And die in a horrible accident? No, we really can't afford it. Sheepy: Salieri: That isn't what I meant... Sheepy: Dio: We might end up never being able to use the cop's ability. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why? Because they die so often? Sheepy: Dio: If Nyar was the cop like he claims, well... Arsé-kun: Raph: This is so sad. Can one of you play despacito? Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... uh. how do I explain this Arsé-kun: *raph has to take a minute to explain this* Sheepy: Misyr: A meme....... Sheepy: Misyr: I still don't really get memes. Sheepy: Misyr: Are they funny? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Sometimes! Sheepy: Misyr: I guess it's too modern for me... Arsé-kun: *hastur impatiently waiting for the game to keep going.png* Sheepy: Dio: We should wait another day at least to gain more information. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'm not even allowing the vote to pass. There is no reason and I am getting bored. Night is falling. Stop speaking. Sheepy: *Night falls (in game)!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Wolves. Sheepy: *Misyr points to Orpheus and looks over at Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph gives a thumbs up* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Next. Doctor. Arsé-kun: *Orph points to Misyr* Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... And cop. Sheepy: *Dio points to Randy* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Morning. The good news is the deceased is right in the middle of the road, so there's no hunting required. The bad news? I'm not offering anything other than that it's Orpheus. Sheepy: Dio: Aww... darn. Sheepy: Dio: One day we'll get through a game together! Arsé-kun: Orph: It can't be done. My life will always be this tragic. Sheepy: Dio: Not fair... Sheepy: Salieri: By the way, it's Mozart. Arsé-kun: Orph: Remember, just don't look-... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Yep, I killed him for messing up last game, you got me. Sheepy: Salieri: We have a confession. Arsé-kun: Raph: The sexual tension in this village is insane. Sheepy: Misyr: Is it really just a form of affection...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Antonio hasn't started committing a crime so... yes Sheepy: Misyr: Really for real crimes? Arsé-kun: Raph: Assault is a crime. Sheepy: Salieri: I don't do that. Arsé-kun: Raph: YOU don't. Sheepy: Salieri: Just wanted to make sure you knew that. Arsé-kun: Randy: The only person in this group that actively and intentionally commits war crimes is on the dead team. Sheepy: Nyar: Geez, Orpheus. You're one scary guy. Arsé-kun: Orph: I can also send emails. Sheepy: Nyar: Through your brain? Arsé-kun: Orph: My brain is involved, yes. Sheepy: Nyar: Some people can't claim that. Arsé-kun: Orph: Very true! Sheepy: Nyar: Sometimes I have to email the business professor and getting informative answers from him is impossible. Sheepy: Nyar: I'll send him a question and he'll just respond... "k". There is no brain use there. Arsé-kun: Randy: Maybe if your emails didn't give us eye damage, that wouldn't happen Sheepy: Nyar: Do you get any good responses from him? Arsé-kun: Randy: I do. It sounds like this is a you issue. Sheepy: Nyar: Ugh....... Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe he just doesn't like me? Sheepy: Dio: I can't imagine someone not liking you. Arsé-kun: Randy: Nyar, you regularly fistfight part of his polycule and wonder why. Sheepy: Nyar: Isn't it bonding? Arsé-kun: *Hastur fires a warning shot past Nyar. Shut. Up* Sheepy: Nyar: Yikes! Okay, okay, start voting! Geez! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant votes me. Sheepy: Salieri: I do. It's true. Arsé-kun: Randy: *counting* We're at 6. Two kills and we lose... So we need to get a vote right. Arsé-kun: Mozart: So I can't vote myself? Sheepy: Salieri: We will. I vote Mozart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I also vote Mozart. *shit eating grin aka the usual* Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh? Really? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm bored. Sheepy: Misyr: I see...I don't know that that's a good reason. Arsé-kun: Randy: It's not and we can outvote them. Skip. Sheepy: Misyr: Picking randomly doesn't give us great odds of finding a wolf, and we have nothing to go on... so I'll skip! Sheepy: Dio: Skipping is boring so I vote Mozart. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... oh no. Sheepy: Dio: Oh yes! Arsé-kun: Raph: I hate being last to vote. Is it funny enough to vote on....? Sheepy: Dio: Your vote means life or death for Mozart! Arsé-kun: Raph: But that's not funny right now. I'll pass. Arsé-kun: Hastur: That was almost entertaining for me and no one else. Do any of you ever let loose in your sad lives? Don't answer that. Night falls. Sheepy: *Night falls (in game)* Arsé-kun: *Raph gestures to Dio and Randy before shrugging* Sheepy: *Misyr points to Dio* Arsé-kun: *Raph nods. this good* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Doctor. *he waits about twenty seconds* Cop. Sheepy: *Dio points to Misyr* Arsé-kun: Hastur: ..... Fascinating. Dionysus is dead in the street, torn to shreds. Now he can be with his husband without the fear of causing him to vanish. Sheepy: Dio: Yippee!!!! Arsé-kun: Raph: Salieri says Mozart. We need to vote right or we're done. Sheepy: Salieri: If we'd voted Mozart, this wouldn't have happened. Arsé-kun: Mozart: ;) Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Sheepy: Salieri: Because he's the wolf. Arsé-kun: Randy: We need more than "he's the wolf". Sheepy: Misyr: Especially since the one accusing him is a wolf... Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh? Sheepy: Salieri: I'm not a wolf. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I investigated you last night and you came up as a wolf, but maybe my investigation came up wrong...? Arsé-kun: Randy: It can't be wrong. If the King lies, the villagers win by default. Sheepy: Misyr: I see... That makes sense. Sheepy: Misyr: So it's safe to assume that you're a villager, then, Randy. Arsé-kun: Randy: Then who's the other wolf? Sheepy: Misyr: Either Raph or Mozart. I investigated Nyar first, but he died, so my findings were useless. Arsé-kun: Raph: Man, you don't need to tell me I'm doing That Bad at my job that I'm getting suspected! Arsé-kun: Raph: Man, you don't need to tell me I'm doing That Bad at my job that I'm getting suspected! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: whoops. Well, one of us are dying tonight. Sheepy: Salieri: By the way, I'm not the wolf... Arsé-kun: Raph: I thought it was Mozart trying a new tactic. Both of them, though... Sheepy: Salieri: I still vote Mozart. But I'm not the wolf. Arsé-kun: Raph: I got it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr, you check Randy tonight and I'll doctor you. We get rid of Mozart now, and if Randy's clear then Salieri's done. Arsé-kun: Raph: If Randy's it, then Salieri's bein' honest. Sheepy: Misyr: But I've checked Randy. Arsé-kun: Raph: I may be stupid. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then check Salieri and if it's not him, well. Sheepy: Misyr: And I haven't checked Mozart... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why would you need to do that? Sheepy: Misyr: Because I checked Salieri and he's a wolf, as I said before. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll have a brain some point today. Sheepy: Misyr: That's what a peckish zombie says. Arsé-kun: *Raph laughs* Sheepy: Misyr: I vote Salieri, that being said! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I gotta say, it isn't actually me. Me tryin' to get thrown out should've made that obvious. I'll vote with you. Sheepy: Salieri:?! Arsé-kun: Raph: And so will I. Arsé-kun: Randy: Nothing I do matters. Pass. Sheepy: Salieri: I'm not the wolf... Arsé-kun: Hastur: 3 vs 2. It doesn't matter. Sheepy: Salieri: Ugh.... Sheepy: Salieri: This is a wolf victory then, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Hastur: Two and two. The game is over. Wolves win. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! So sorry! I lied! Arsé-kun: Raph: WE lied! Arsé-kun: Mozart: And what did we learn about voting only me, Ant? Sheepy: Salieri: Continue doing it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: What if I only vote you, huh?? Sheepy: Salieri: I'll only vote you, then. Sheepy: Salieri: I assumed that Misyr wasn't a wolf, but rather a villager... Sheepy: Salieri:...He strikes me as the type to lie just to cause problems. Arsé-kun: Raph: Correct. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course I do. I'm the lying demon king. Ahahahahaha! Sheepy: Misyr: I had so much fun that I nearly forgot that I was going to go blow up a big squid! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I can't wait to watch him get destroyed. It's been building to a mighty climax for hours now. Sheepy: Misyr: So sorry for making you wait! Sheepy: Misyr: I was flip flopping on whether I should risk getting my family in trouble with him or not. Sheepy: Misyr: But I cause problems! Sheepy: Misyr: If trouble occurs, well, it's unfortunate! Ahahaha! Sheepy: Dio: I bet that real squids think that he's scary. Arsé-kun: Randy: please don't say things like that in front of the top two troublemak----... Arsé-kun: Randy: what Sheepy: Misyr: Is Dio #3? Arsé-kun: Randy: He used to be. Sheepy: Misyr: He made me go mad and I nearly destroyed the power supply for the campus one time. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... He can be in the top ten. Sheepy: Dio: Oh, look at the time. Sheepy: Dio: It's time not to be a part of this conversation. Hahahaha. Arsé-kun: Orph: It's bad enough you and he are breathing the same air. I do not trust you near him. Sheepy: Dio: I would never make him go mad around you. Sheepy: Dio: After all, you might get hurt. Arsé-kun: Orph: Don't do it at all. Don't make anyone go mad. You could give someone a repeat of my plotline. Sheepy: Dio: It's fun. It's fair game if they give me a reason. Arsé-kun: Orph: I am leaving. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't make me go mad, thanks. Sheepy: Nyar: I'm on team Don't Make Misyr Go Mad. Sheepy: Nyar: I enjoy having humans to watch and interact with. Arsé-kun: Hastur: A rare occasion where we agree. There cannot be shows if there is no one to put them on. Arsé-kun: Randy: Please don't encourage it. Sheepy: *Misyr gets up and makes his way to Rlyeh through the power of magic. woah!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur decides to follow him. at a distance, with opera glasses* Sheepy: *Misyr becomes true form.* Arsé-kun: *Hastur wisely hovers backwards* Sheepy: *Misyr nukes Cthulhu!* Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu was already miserable and now he's miserable with most of his head missing.* Sheepy: Misyr: This was a warning shot. Will you hurt my family again? Sheepy: Misyr: *He begins preparing another attack* Arsé-kun: *Misyr's head gets exploded by an angry psychic attack. Figuratively* Sheepy: *Misyr clutches his head and yelps, falling to his knees.* Sheepy: *Misyr slowly pulls himself to his feet, his tail whipping back and forth like an angry cat.* Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu is TRYING to sulk without this gnat bothering him. The gnat is getting angry. The squid is getting annoyed.* Sheepy: *Misyr fires off multiple blasts at Cthulhu!* Sheepy: *Misyr has stopped considering things like restraint. Now he's very mad.* Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu starts blasting back at Misyr. mad. mad. mad* Sheepy: *Misyr doesn't care that he's being fired at. He's mad! He desires Revenge!* Sheepy: Misyr: You'll regret ever messing with my family!! Arsé-kun: *cthulhu responds but its not english and its loud af in brain* Sheepy: Misyr: If you even consider interacting with them again, I'll destroy you! Arsé-kun: *Cthulhu just kinda... Ignores him? And gets off the island to descend back into the ocean. Rlyeh bounces up. big waves :) * Arsé-kun: *hey misyr do u like water* Sheepy: *Misyr does not like the water! Not one bit! Especially since he's turning the water that touches him to dust. Dehydrated water. Just add water to rehydrate it.* Arsé-kun: *the water dust lands in the ocean. it is rehydrated* Arsé-kun: *well on the plus side he cant drown?* Sheepy: *Misyr is being overwhelmed by the waves! He most likely doesn't know how to swim.* Arsé-kun: *Good AND Bad news! it's turning into Sludge because of all the dust.* Sheepy: Misyr: Gross...! Sheepy: Misyr: I should've thought this part through... Arsé-kun: Hastur: An interesting plot twist to be sure. Sheepy: *Misyr gets himself out if the sludge through a combination of teleportation and flying.* Arsé-kun: *Hastur is calculating* Sheepy: Misyr: Gross... I need to take a shower later... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Why wait? The ocean is made of water. Sheepy: Misyr: Because the ocean is why I'm dirty. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Stop doing That and perhaps this wouldn't occur. Sheepy: Misyr: Can't help it! Arsé-kun: *Hastur possibly rolls his eyes and fucks off* Sheepy: *Misyr decides to go home.* Arsé-kun: *Not lookin like that youre not* Sheepy: *Misyr swaps back to his demon king appearance and looks around for a place to wash off the sludge* Arsé-kun: *lake or walk to campus.* Sheepy: *Misyr cleans himself off in the lake.* Arsé-kun: Noah: !! Misyr! Sheepy: Misyr: Noah? *He finally notces Noah* Arsé-kun: Noah: Hello! *he's on a low tree branch* There are a lot of bugs up here! Sheepy: Misyr: That's where they live. Arsé-kun: Noah: They should stay up here! They get eaten when they go down. Sheepy: Misyr: By birds? Sheepy: Misyr: Or by other bugs? Arsé-kun: Noah: By Griflet. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: Noah: He isn't a bird! Sheepy: Misyr: Poor bugs. Arsé-kun: Noah: Would he try to eat the slug of the lake...? Sheepy: Misyr: One is from space. Sheepy: Misyr: And... is Glaaki weak to salt? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know. Sheepy: Misyr: That may be another difference. Sheepy: Misyr: Also, if the bugs stay in the trees, that kid won't get to look at them. Arsé-kun: Noah: He can't climb? Sheepy: Misyr: Can he? Arsé-kun: *Noah shrugs* Arsé-kun: Noah: Where is the child? I haven't seen him. Sheepy: Misyr: With the slug, I thought. Arsé-kun: Noah: And where is the slug? Sheepy: Misyr: Not sure. Arsé-kun: Noah: How do I watch him if I can't find him? Sheepy: Misyr: You're babysitting him? Ahhh... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe at the hospital? Arsé-kun: Noah: That's.... Across campus! Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Satoru: Who are you looking for? Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *Noah screams and falls off the tree branch* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh?! Sheepy: Satoru:.....? Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't DO that please!!! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Noah: But... You. Your mother asked me to look over you. Sheepy: Satoru: Really? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes. Sheepy: Satoru: Is that why you were in a tree? I think you're tall enough even without it. Arsé-kun: Noah: I was moving bugs so Griflet doesn't eat them. Would you like to see one? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. I do. Arsé-kun: *Noah unattaches a praying mantis from his jacket. firmly grasping.* Arsé-kun: Noah: She is. Misyr, do you want to see her? Sheepy: Misyr: Sure! *He goes over to look at it* Arsé-kun: *mantis continues to mantis* Sheepy: Misyr: Blade arms... Arsé-kun: Noah: They eat other bugs and sometimes even other mantises! Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. That's... kinda creepy. Sheepy: Misyr: Really creepy. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't think he'd like mantis facts! Sheepy: Satoru: Coward. Sheepy: Misyr: Ouch... Arsé-kun: Noah: Okay, hey, wait, he's definitely not a coward! Sheepy: Satoru: Really? Arsé-kun: Noah: No way! Like... This one time a king of hell wanted a rematch against Misyr? And -[md omitted bullshittery]* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You remember that? Arsé-kun: Noah: Sure I do. You were incredibly cool that day! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Thanks! Sheepy: Satoru: It's hard to run away from such things. Arsé-kun: Noah: He didn't even try to run! Sheepy: Satoru: Wow. Good job. *clap clap clap* Sheepy: Satoru: I believe in you. Sheepy: Misyr: Bugs are creepy. Arsé-kun: *misyr sees the -- sims icon over both noah and satoru except not actually. very disapproved statement* Sheepy: Misyr:....That's a lie! (lying about it being a lie) Arsé-kun: Noah: .... Okay, good! Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes? Sheepy: Satoru: Did you have bugs on the ark? Arsé-kun: Noah: I did! All sorts! Arsé-kun: Noah: Also, all fish are incapable of sin so write that down. Sheepy: Satoru: Did you have every bug? Arsé-kun: Noah: Uhhhh. Probably not. Sheepy: Satoru: Is it true that you had every animal? Arsé-kun: Noah: Not every single one, but quite a lot. Sheepy: Satoru: Did you have koalas? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes, but not the ones that exist now. Sheepy: Satoru: So you've been to Australia... Arsé-kun: Noah: ...? Arsé-kun: Noah: .... um.... Where is that? Sheepy: Satoru: Where did you get the koalas? Arsé-kun: Noah: *thinking* Arsé-kun: Noah: ... Somewhere? I visited a lot of places and never got names for most of them! Sheepy: Satoru: You've been so many places... Arsé-kun: Noah: I doubt any of them are recognizable anymore. Sheepy: Satoru: That's so sad. Sheepy: Satoru: I would be sad if I were in that situation. Arsé-kun: Noah: It is sad, but the world's still here! Sheepy: Satoru:........... Sheepy: Satoru: But is it? Arsé-kun: Noah: Huh? Sheepy: Satoru: Most of it isn't livable for the average human. If you don't stay on path, you're in danger. So the world outside of the paths may be present, but for most people, it might as well not be. Arsé-kun: Noah: The rest is here, though. People are still here. They survived until now despite that! Sheepy: Satoru: Most would claim it's thanks to the indomitable human spirit. But those who maintain the paths play a great role in the survival of humanity. Arsé-kun: Noah: Sometimes they need the help. That's okay. Sheepy: Satoru: It helps that Uncle Nyar and his family members residing here have shown themselves to be mostly positively disposed towards humans, if for no other reason than that humans are their playthings. Arsé-kun: Noah: I've wondered the same thing about other Gods. I think it's the same there too. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Dio is less inclined towards treating humans as his playthings. They're his actors. Arsé-kun: Noah: Isn't that the same thing? Sheepy: Satoru: No. Arsé-kun: Noah: It may as well be. Either way, my point is that we're- They're still here regardless. Sheepy: Misyr: It's my bad, really. Arsé-kun: Noah: You stop that. Sheepy: Misyr: I knew it was going to happen and tried to handle it by myself. Sheepy: Satoru: Was it nice? A world without need for paths? Arsé-kun: Noah: That doesn't make it your fault. You being in my realm was my fault anyw- No! Arsé-kun: Noah: ... Oh, you mean before that? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: Noah: Sure, you could go anywhere, but you could go anywhere. Surefire way to get lost, in my opinion.. Sheepy: Satoru: I already go anywhere. Sheepy: Satoru: But there are places that no longer exist. Arsé-kun: Noah: Of course. Time doesn't leave anything unchanged. Sheepy: Satoru: No, I mean... Sheepy: Satoru: There used to be many zoos. It's hard to go to the zoo now. Arsé-kun: Noah: Raphael has mentioned those. They do still exist! Sheepy: Satoru: But they're so hard to go to. Arsé-kun: Noah: Yeah... I want to go... Sheepy: Satoru: Even so, there doesn't seem to be too much of a difference between the world with paths and the world without paths. Arsé-kun: Noah: It seems to mostly be the new wildlife and gods. Sheepy: Satoru: And that humans are always at risk of being killed by them. Arsé-kun: Noah: That applies to any god and wildlife. I don't think it's changed much. Sheepy: Satoru: I understand. I wouldn't know. Sheepy: Satoru: The paths existed before I was born. Arsé-kun: Raph: *doesn't interrupt* Sheepy: Satoru: But even so, I want to see the world without paths. Arsé-kun: Noah: I wouldn't mind seeing that in this time period.. Sheepy: Misyr: You mean a world without need for paths, right? Sheepy: Satoru: ......... Sheepy: Misyr:...Right? Arsé-kun: Noah: I think Raphael should bring us to a zoo! ^^ Sheepy: Satoru: Even me? Arsé-kun: Noah: Even you! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. I want to go. Arsé-kun: Noah: We'll just have to ask Raphael where the closest one is! Sheepy: Satoru: Why would we have to ask where it is for him to bring us there? Arsé-kun: Noah: .... You know what I mean! Sheepy: Misyr: Kid... you mean you want a world without need for paths, don't you? Sheepy: Satoru: I bet Raphael is nearby. Sheepy: Misyr: *concern* Arsé-kun: Raph: Satoru, don't mess with Misyr like that. He's gonna take you seriously. Sheepy: Satoru: It's you. The man of the hour. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm important? Sheepy: Satoru: Do you have a driver's license? Arsé-kun: Raph: I sure do! Sheepy: Satoru: Can you drive? Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't be allowed to have one if I couldn't... Sheepy: Satoru: His name is Arsene Lupin. Arsé-kun: Raph: Lupin is an exception. Sheepy: Satoru: Do you know what a zoo is? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure do. I was looking it up while you guys were talking. *he waves his phone* The nearest one is three hours away. Sheepy: Satoru: So you were snooping on us... Arsé-kun: Raph: Snooping as usual, I sure was. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad says that snooping on people is bad. Sheepy: Satoru: It's Holmes's job. So he must be a really bad guy. Arsé-kun: Raph: If I can afford a day off, I'll take a whole bunch of you. Is that good? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. It is. Arsé-kun: Raph: Great. I'll ask your parents for permission tomorrow or something. Sheepy: Satoru: Just remember. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad will cry. He likes to worry. And punch Uncle Nyar. Arsé-kun: -Monday, December 6th- Sheepy: *A new day, a new year, Misyr hopes Raph will tell him whether today is zoo day.* Arsé-kun: *It wouldn't be zoo day. He can't just get a day off the day OF unless something's wrong or he's sick.* Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Hey. Is the zoo today? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] no Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Okay, good to know. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Let me know when you've decided on plans. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] k Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] No. not feelin good Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Going to come over, then Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] ok Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Where are you? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] not home. check on il n noah n peter while youre there Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] ???? OK Sheepy: *Misyr heads to Raph's place* Arsé-kun: *Watson's talking to Noah at the front door. Noah waves* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey. Have you seen Raph? Arsé-kun: Noah: Nope! He left a note saying he was going out. Sheepy: Misyr: He's going out when he's sick? Alone? Arsé-kun: Noah: He's sick? Sheepy: Misyr: He didn't tell you? Arsé-kun: Watson: That isn't what I was told either. Sheepy: Misyr: What were you told? Arsé-kun: Watson: He asked me to cover his shift because he, and I quote, "Found a yellow spot from you-know-who", among other things. Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: Misyr: When was that....? Arsé-kun: Watson: If it's kicking in today, then yesterday. Arsé-kun: Watson: He didn't tell you? I figured you would be first to know. Sheepy: Misyr: Il's good at tracking people but bringing him seems like a terrible idea... No, he never told me. Sheepy: Misyr: Am I not trustworthy...? Arsé-kun: Noah: No, you just barge into things without consideration! Sheepy: Misyr: Did everyone else know? Arsé-kun: Noah: Nope. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you know where he is? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not a clue. Sheepy: Misyr: Who else can help me...? ....If he isn't moving, eventually I'll find him if I just look... Arsé-kun: Watson: I hate to have you interact with Tristan, but it may be necessary. Sheepy: Misyr:....Who is Tristan? Sheepy: Misyr: A friend of yours? Arsé-kun: Watson: No, he's a student. Sheepy: Misyr: Never met him. Arsé-kun: Watson: You're unfortunately about to. Sheepy: Misyr:.....I feel afraid! Arsé-kun: Lot: Tristan! I'm not going to catch you this time!! (<- lying) Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad....!!! To think you would refuse to catch me! *sob, sob* I am all alone in this cruel world... Arsé-kun: Lot: Please just come down. Sheepy: *Tristan slowly floats down* Sheepy: Misyr: .....How is he flying? Arsé-kun: *And Lot catches him. the liar* Arsé-kun: Watson: We don't know. Sheepy: Misyr: Is it magic...? Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... you caught me after all. Arsé-kun: Watson: Again, I don't know. Sheepy: Misyr: And flying with your eyes closed... it's brave. And foolish. Arsé-kun: Watson: It gets worse. He's legally blind. Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh... Arsé-kun: Lot: oh, we've been spotted. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmmm? Who is it? Arsé-kun: Lot: Dr. Watson. Sorry for the disruption! Sheepy: Tristan: I give unto you the gift of my presence. Sheepy: Misyr: He'll be able to help...? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll appreciate the gift if you can do me a small favor while you're here. Sheepy: Tristan: What is this favor? Arsé-kun: Watson: Could I request one of your tracking arrows? Dr. Raphael seems to be absent and we don't know where he went. Sheepy: Misyr: Tracking... won't that jab him? Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... a favor for Dr. Watson... Sheepy: Tristan: I suppose it is only natural that you would come to someone like me. Hoho. Hohohoho. Arsé-kun: Watson: I actually did suggest you first, so correct. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhmhm. Well, as a student, it is my duty to learn from and please the professors. So what must be done must be done. Sheepy: Tristan: You will grab the arrow now. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't see anything. Arsé-kun: Lot: It's there. Don't question Tristan, it makes things more confusing. Sheepy: Misyr:....*He grabs the air where an arrow would be* ....I feel something. Arsé-kun: Lot: Tristan, you are going to let him walk there, right? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Lot: .... Right? Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. Hohohoho. Sheepy: *Tristan lets go and Misyr goes flying along with the invisible arrow* Arsé-kun: Watson: Good shot. Sheepy: *Misyr screams* Sheepy: *Misyr is sent flying at turbo speed to Raph's destination.* Arsé-kun: *Misyr is shot down by a fgo magic light ball. flashbang* Sheepy: Misyr: Ouch-!!! Sheepy: *Misyr lands in a bush, accompanied by the loud sound of branches breaking and leaves being crushed.* Arsé-kun: *3/10* Sheepy: Misyr: Owwww...!! Sheepy: *Misyr looks around to see his attacker* Arsé-kun: *He doesn't see them. Raph's gotta be around here somewhere though.* Sheepy: Misyr: Ughhh... Heyyyy!! Raph!! Are you here?! Are you okay?! Arsé-kun: Raph: No! Go away! Sheepy: Misyr:...! *He gets out of the bush and starts running in the direction of Raph's voice* Arsé-kun: *And from that direction? Light balls, being shot at Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: *He yelps upon getting hit by another one before finally making his piano appear and playing a song. A magic shield appears in front of him!* Sheepy: Misyr: Raph...! Arsé-kun: Raph: Are you deaf or stupid, Misyr? *he puts his arm down. done shooting* I said to go away. Sheepy: Misyr: Mainly that second one, thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: I've come to see you because I was really worried! Sheepy: Misyr: The issue is the mark? Let's remove it! Arsé-kun: Raph: I really don't want you near me right now, but you can try. Sheepy: Misyr: I can help! Arsé-kun: Raph: Make it quick. *annoyed huff* Sheepy: Misyr: Where is it? Arsé-kun: *Raph pulls his jacket down. The Yellow is right on the right wing, where it connects to his back. bad spot.* Arsé-kun: *Misyr's able to grab at the goop. it's goopy and gross and very stuck on there* Arsé-kun: *It's VERRRRRRY stuck on there. Raph also winces* Sheepy: Misyr: If I try destroying it, I might hurt you... Arsé-kun: Raph: Who cares?! Just do something before I do! Sheepy: Misyr: It could permanently damage you, you know? Sheepy: *Misyr pulls at it again* Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets smacked by Raph's other wing. That shit Hurt* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... If I slug you, sorry but not sorry. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll accept it! Sheepy: *Misyr tries once more to pull it away.* Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets! Punched square in the jaw* Sheepy: *Misyr yelps as he falls to the ground* Sheepy: Misyr: *He rubs his cheek* Owwww.... Sheepy: Misyr: That hurt... Sheepy: *Misyr gets up slowly, rubbing his jaw* Arsé-kun: Raph: I can think of things that'd hurt more than that. Sheepy: Misyr: It's really stuck on... If I destroy it, I could permanently damage you... Arsé-kun: Raph: Less damaging than things you've done to yourself. Sheepy: Misyr: If I mess up here, there's no going back. Arsé-kun: Raph: There's nothing else you can do at ALL prior to melting me? Sheepy: Misyr: That's... Sheepy: Misyr:.....I'm sorry. I'm not good at helping people... Arsé-kun: *Raph visibly holds back a response* Sheepy: Misyr: I can keep pulling at it... ... I did see a river. Does washing it off not work? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. Sheepy: Misyr: If only I could take it upon myself so you weren't stuck hiding from the others. Such a thing isn't befitting of you. I should be the one angrily stewing all alone. Ahahaha. *His laugh is clearly forced.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Will you EVER stop with that shit? Not every goddamn thing has to end with you getting fucked over, Misyr! Sheepy: Misyr: Hm... That's... *He frowns* ....Maybe a brush or a cloth...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Just cut it! I can deal with cuts! Sheepy: Misyr:.....I'll try. Sheepy: *Misyr begins cutting at it with his claw-like fingernails. He's very slow and shaky.* Arsé-kun: *Raph is trying to stay still for him. don't punch misyr. don't punch misyr. don't insult or punch misyr. don't.* Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, sorry... I'll be done soon, I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hurry. Sheepy: Misyr: Just a bit more, just a bit more... Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... Sheepy: *Misyr continues working at it slowly. He's struggling because his hands are shaking.* Arsé-kun: Raph: *snarling* Hurry! Before I do something we both regret! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm sorry! I'm trying! Arsé-kun: *Raph whips around, cutting Misyr's cheek with his now-sharp wing feathers. He's trying so hard to contain his not-his berserker rage. He's also losing* Sheepy: Misyr:....! *He hesitantly touches his hand against the cut on his face and looks at his fingers. Blood...* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm trying to help...! I'm trying...! Sheepy: Misyr: So don't hit me, okay? I don't like pain... It hurts... okay? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm.... Trying...! Sheepy: *Misyr tries removing the goo again* Arsé-kun: *Raph scrunches his face and fists while smacking Misyr with his wings. -1 hp. -2 hp. -2 hp. He's trying* Sheepy: *Misyr does his best to ignore it, but the combination of his hands shaking and getting smacked repeatedly is making him clumsier.* Arsé-kun: *It doesn't help Misyr's legs are ALSO getting smacked* Sheepy: Misyr: If only I could remove it painlessly... Arsé-kun: Raph: Today please!!! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm working as fast as I can...! Arsé-kun: *Raph finally folds his wings around his arms so he can't smack Misyr more with them.* Sheepy: Misyr: If I'm not careful, I could do serious damage... I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Raph: Jus'... Take the skin off! Cut it off! Take the feathers too! 'fore I turn on you! Sheepy: Misyr: I can't do that!!! Arsé-kun: Raph: You know how sharp objects work! Sheepy: Misyr:........ Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm asking you to cut it off of me BECAUSE I trust you! Idiot! Sheepy: *Misyr goes to cut it off, only to drop the scissors.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... Sheepy: *Misyr conjures another pair and tries again.* Arsé-kun: *This time is going better. Steady, Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr does his best to keep the scissors steady as he cuts. His breathing is getting faster. He's beginning to panic some.* Arsé-kun: Raph: You've got it! Sheepy: Misyr:.....sorry...I'm sorry... Just trying to help. ... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: You haven't hurt me yet. It's fine! Arsé-kun: *An occasional feather here and there, but that's okay. It's fine* Sheepy: Misyr:...I didn't mean to... Arsé-kun: Raph: The feathers can be regrown. It's fine. Focus. Sheepy: Misyr: I could mess up... Then it'd be gone... *This thought doesn't help him panic less.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Then I put my wing back on. Big whoop. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Reattach...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure. Limbs can be sewn back on if someone's really fast about it. Sheepy: Misyr:........... Sheepy: *Misyr finally finishes cutting the goo off* Arsé-kun: Raph: In your case, though... Well, I'd need to experiment with some dead tissue first... Sheepy: *Misyr drops the scissors* Arsé-kun: Raph: ...? What's going on back there? Sheepy: Misyr: But it hurts, doesn't it...? Sheepy: Misyr: It's gone, but it hurts.... ....Right? Sorry, I tried to help... Arsé-kun: Raph: A little, but I can heal it. You did great! Sheepy: Misyr: ...Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: Thank you. ^^ *radiating sunshine and love n shit* Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I get now why you were avoiding telling me... Arsé-kun: Raph: I didn't tell you because I thought I'd start nuking you. Sheepy: Misyr: That's... ...... *He grimaces* ..Yeah, okay. Arsé-kun: Raph: You didn't hurt me. I sure blasted at you, though... Sorry! Sheepy: Misyr: It's normal. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's really not!! Arsé-kun: Raph: I should be, yep! Here! Arsé-kun: *raph heals misyr! and himself but less that* Sheepy: Misyr: ...That's what matters, then. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Can I hug you? Sheepy: Misyr: If you want. Arsé-kun: *Raph bear hugs Misyr! Tightly. Lifting the boyfriend!* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: *Misyr is surprised by this!* Arsé-kun: Raph: I know you're worried, but you did great! Really, truly! Thanks!! Sheepy: Misyr:....As long as everything worked out in the end. Sheepy: Misyr: Why you? For fun? Sheepy: Misyr: An easy target...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Probably. He probably wanted to see some drama. Sheepy: Misyr: I see.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Lets nuke him. Sheepy: Misyr: Where is he now? Arsé-kun: Raph: I have no idea! Arsé-kun: Raph: Will these help us any? *he takes the scissors back out of his pocket* Sheepy: Misyr: Those? It's easy to cut anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: Could we, in theory... Just cut straight to wherever he is? Sheepy: Misyr:....Maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: It sounds simple. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Question! Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: How did you even find me? Sheepy: Misyr: Oh. Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: I will go through a lot for love.. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Let me guess. Tristan? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm so sorry. Sheepy: Misyr: So scary... Arsé-kun: Raph: We have Got to get a team to investigate how he functions. I'm still betting on latent psychic powers from el slug.. Herb thinks he always had the capabilities. We're serious doctors. Sheepy: Misyr: I think he's scary. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's only scary when it's untrained and no one knows how it works! Sheepy: Misyr: So we should inflict upon him the worst researcher. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Mint? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: Agreed. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Do you want me to put you down or are you good? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm fine like this. Arsé-kun: Raph: Great! I'm not putting you down. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry for taking so long to remove it. Arsé-kun: Raph: No need to apologize! Surgery isn't quick! Sheepy: Misyr: Usually you get some kind of anaesthetic... Sheepy: Misyr: Or you're asleep... Arsé-kun: Raph: Sometimes you don't have time for either. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Yeah. Arsé-kun: Raph: I should teach you some battle medic techniques. Later. Sheepy: Misyr: You'll do that? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure. Stuff like cauterizing and sewing can come in real handy in an emergency Sheepy: Misyr: Sewing... Sheepy: Misyr: Someone on campus is good at that. Arsé-kun: *imagine bubble of garry doing a sentai pose but very very nervously* Arsé-kun: Raph: Several people are! I'm sure they wouldn't mind showing you! Sheepy: Misyr:....That'd be nice. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then let's go! I'll introduce you! I'm sure he won't mind too much! Arsé-kun: *Raph starts walking back, not bothering to put Misyr down. That is HIS trophy boyfriend that's scared to hurt people sometimes. That line was unnecessary but i wanted to write it* Sheepy: *Misyr is somewhat happy, although still anxious.* Arsé-kun: *accept ur victory u anxious pile of ash sludge* Sheepy: *He's trying!* Sheepy: *They head to Garry's dorm room!* Arsé-kun: *Garry is. Sewing. To absolutely 0%'s suprise.* Sheepy: Misyr: Good morning! Arsé-kun: *Garry jumps* Sheepy: Misyr: Did I scare you? My bad. Arsé-kun: Garry: Please knock next time..! Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, sorry. Sheepy: Misyr: What are you making? Sheepy: Misyr: I was hoping to learn how to sew. Arsé-kun: Garry: I was commissioned to make a suit, but I was given a respectable amount of time to do it.... Sure, I'll show you. Sheepy: Misyr: That'd be great! Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry, I'm a quick learner! Sheepy: Misyr: I won't inconvenience you too much. Arsé-kun: *raph befriends dolls in the bg* Arsé-kun: *Garry starts teaching Misyr how to sew* Sheepy: *Misyr picks it up quickly!* Arsé-kun: *Then he'd better start learning the nuances and advanced basics* Sheepy: Misyr: So... Sheepy: Misyr: Can I sew multiple things together? Arsé-kun: Garry: That's how many outfits are made, so yes. Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Arsé-kun: *LETS MOVE INTO ADVANCED BASICS!* Sheepy: *Misyr is enjoying learning... and concocting bad ideas.* Arsé-kun: Garry: ... You're not going to be using any of this on textiles, are you? Sheepy: Misyr:....Ehehehe. Arsé-kun: Garry: If you're going to make a sin against art, don't do it in my studio please!! Sheepy: Misyr: Art can be sinned against? Arsé-kun: Garry: I refuse to give you ideas on that front. Sheepy: Misyr: By the way... Sheepy: Misyr: ....Speaking of which... Sheepy: Misyr: Why do you have such creepy things in your room? Arsé-kun: Garry: My brother made them for me. Please don't annoy them. Sheepy: Misyr:....Does he hate you? Arsé-kun: Garry: No and I'd like him to not hate me! Arsé-kun: Garry: PLEASE do not mess with them, please! Sheepy: Misyr: They freak me out. Arsé-kun: Garry: Finally! Someone with common sense!! Sheepy: Misyr: They need no food to live but eat anyway. Arsé-kun: Garry: They're creepy... Sheepy: Misyr: And they eat living things while they're still alive. Arsé-kun: Garry: At least they eat bugs... Sheepy: Misyr: Bugs are smaller than them. Arsé-kun: Garry: They don't eat things bigger than they are. They learned that lesson already. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank goodness none of them are people sized. Arsé-kun: Garry: .......... Sheepy: *TRASH slowly drags herself into view.* Sheepy: Misyr:..... Arsé-kun: Garry: .................. P-please leave. Sheepy: *TRASH ignores Garry and goes to check out Raph* Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it so big? Can they grow...?! Arsé-kun: *Raph isn't scared at all. Hello! You are very large and potentially huggable!* Arsé-kun: Garry: Weiss made her that big, thankfully... Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr:....Scary. Arsé-kun: Garry: Very! Sheepy: Misyr: I bet Noah would like them, though. Arsé-kun: Garry: ...? Arsé-kun: *raph very quickly whipping out his phone in the bg. he forgor* Sheepy: Misyr: He likes small things. And big things. Sheepy: Misyr: As long as they're creatures, he likes them. Arsé-kun: Garry: Some people do like them despite everything... Sheepy: Misyr:....Geez. Sheepy: Misyr: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, how are they animated? Arsé-kun: Garry: Scary magic, why? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, just curious. Sheepy: Misyr: I was just thinking... Sheepy: Misyr: You know Frankenstein's monster? Arsé-kun: Garry: The literary one or the one that has a name? Sheepy: Misyr: Literary one, but I suppose it could apply to Adam too. Arsé-kun: Garry: They weren't made like that. Sheepy: Misyr: That wasn't what I was going to say... Sheepy: Misyr: But it was a scientific feat. Sheepy: Misyr: Couldn't this magic be used to do the same thing but cut out the whole requiring the perfect weather and such? Arsé-kun: Garry: I mean.... Yes? But he's not allowed to use it again, thank god. Sheepy: Misyr:.....? Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Sheepy: Misyr:..........*thinking* Sheepy: Misyr: How many are there? Arsé-kun: Garry: A lot. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: A lot... Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks for telling me. Arsé-kun: *anyway we got distracted now to the advanced advanced and the undo ur fuck ups* Arsé-kun: Garry: ... And I think that's about all I can show you. You're going to be using this for evil, aren't you...? Sheepy: Misyr: No, why would I? Sheepy: Misyr: It's to help people. Sheepy: *Meanwhile, Satoru has spotted a very strange lamp. He intends to get to the bottom of this mystery.* Arsé-kun: *Do it, Satoru!* Sheepy: *Satoru starts putting bugs on it. Bugs are attracted to lamps.* Arsé-kun: *The lamp lamps* Sheepy: Satoru: Is it fun? Arsé-kun: *Lamp* Sheepy: Satoru: Also, your brother is around. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... *he lifts up the lamp cover* Where though? Sheepy: Satoru: Despite his back injury, he's trying to climb a tree to help a cat. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ...... *sighhhhhhhh* Lead me to him, then. Sheepy: Satoru: Are you sure? Lamps generally can't move. Sheepy: Satoru: If you're sure, I will. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You're the first person to notice me as a lamp in a while, you know that? *he takes the lamp cover off* Sheepy: Satoru: That's because most people have important things to do with their life. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm 12. I can do whatever I want. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Amen! Sheepy: *Satoru leads Mycroft to Holmes* Sheepy: *They get there just in time to witness Holmes having his face be used as a platform for the cat as it jumps down. He lands on the ground with a loud thunk.* Arsé-kun: *The cat? or the detective?* Sheepy: *Holmes. The cat is fine.* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm telling your husband. Sheepy: Holmes: Uuughh... Anything but that, please... ....Ugh. My back... Sheepy: Satoru: I think he'll figure it out even if we say nothing, so we should say something. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: He'll know once he sees Sherlock not indoors. Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Exactly. Arsé-kun: *The cat sits on Holmes. As the gods intended* Sheepy: Holmes: A little back pain won't stop me. Arsé-kun: *The cat curls up on him.* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: That will. Sheepy: *Holmes pets it* Arsé-kun: *prrrrrrrrrrrrr* Sheepy: Holmes: It's fine... I like cats. Sheepy: Satoru: You will suffer the consequences of your actions. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Eternally, in fact. Sheepy: Holmes: Eternally...? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I've seen you with cats. You don't move until the cat does! Ten bucks for more info! Sheepy: Holmes: That's not new info. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Ten for more! Sheepy: Holmes: *heavy sigh* Sheepy: Holmes: Fine. It's hard accessing my wallet like this, though. Arsé-kun: *there is now a whole ass lion where mycroft was, except they share a palette so you know it's the same guy. and now the lion is on holmes' legs* Sheepy: Holmes: Most people's older siblings wouldn't see their younger sibling's memory loss as a financial opportunity, you know..... Eh? Eh??? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: >:3 Sheepy: Holmes: But, you... what??? Sheepy: Satoru: Good luck. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: >:3333333 Sheepy: Holmes: This explains nothing ! Arsé-kun: *Mycroft changes back ON Holmes' legs* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Well, why not? Sheepy: Holmes: So, you're like the janitor? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't understand what you're communicating. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: No, Sherlock. Sheepy: Holmes: Then what? Arsé-kun: *we take a brief intermission for mycroft to explain to holmes (and satoru) that he was the lion angel sherlock worked with. i'm just really lazy. also this costs ten dollars* Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember working with a lion. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You don't remember anything. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, and you're profiting off of it... Sheepy: Holmes: What a cruel older brother you are. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I may as well! Sheepy: Holmes: If the roles were reversed, I wouldn't try to profit off of you. Sheepy: Satoru: Instead, you would say... "The time... is not now!" and laugh. Sheepy: Holmes: You have such a low image of me... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You even do that to children? How terrible. Sheepy: Satoru: He also does it to Uncle Watson. That's what he'll say when he's asked how he hurt his back again. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm being ganged up on... Sheepy: Holmes: Anything I say can and will be used against me. I have to make sure I'm correct before I suggest anything. Sheepy: Satoru: How many planets are there? Sheepy: Holmes:.........The time... is not now! Sheepy: Satoru: By the way, I'm not including dwarves. Arsé-kun: *Holmes' shadow blurbles like a puddle of water and a bubble blower. aza is here now* Sheepy: Holmes: Won't they feel left out? Sheepy: Satoru: Hi. Sheepy: Satoru: Pluto is used to feeling left out. It doesn't feel sad about it anymore. Okay? Arsé-kun: Aza: It is currently 9. Sheepy: Satoru: Wow. Congratulations. *clap clap clap* Arsé-kun: Aza: *grumbling* Ghroth ooboshu-shu Hziulquoigmnzhah, wgah’n Cykranosh. Arsé-kun: [tl: Ghroth visiting Hzui, (who) resides on Saturn] Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Ah. Ghroth is currently orbiting what you call Saturn. Sheepy: Satoru: Really? Sheepy: Satoru: If it reaches Earth, will it eat us? Arsé-kun: Aza: No. Kill, yes. Arsé-kun: *MYCROFT NO LONGER WANTS TO BE HERE.* Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... Ghroth should come faster. Sheepy: Satoru:....... Sheepy: Holmes: I would die, too. Arsé-kun: Aza: You won't. Arsé-kun: Aza: I won't let you. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: I personally don't want to die either... Sheepy: Satoru: But if there's no bugs, it's okay. Arsé-kun: *Azathoth recognizes there would be Consequences™* Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... If I am unable to locate a similar planet, Ghroth will be warded off. Sheepy: Satoru: That's nice of you. Arsé-kun: Aza: You will never know if this process has happened before. Sheepy: Satoru: That's okay. I know other things. Arsé-kun: Aza: Do you? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. I do. Sheepy: Satoru: Here's a fact. Sheepy: Satoru: There are people who live just under our feet. Arsé-kun: Aza: Subterranean life isn't surprising? Sheepy: Satoru: Speaking of living. Sheepy: Satoru: Have you heard about the miracle of life? Arsé-kun: Aza: Why would I need to...? Sheepy: Satoru: The voodoo wasp will impregnate a caterpillar with about 80 eggs at a time. This is not necessarily unique to them. How amazing. What would you do if your parent was a caterpillar? Arsé-kun: *Aza shudders enough to vibrate space around him* Arsé-kun: Aza: I firmly dislike that fact. Sheepy: Satoru: By the way. Sheepy: Satoru: You know how Uncle Nyar likes to be an octopus? Arsé-kun: Aza: I am aware of this. Sheepy: Satoru: He isn't so different from Glaaki. Both are mollusks. Sheepy: Satoru:....Unless Glaaki isn't really a slug? Arsé-kun: Aza: Gla'aki is similar in shape to an Earth Slug. Sheepy: Satoru: Griflet eats slugs. Arsé-kun: Aza: I have been informed of this. Griflet could potentially consume Gla'aki. Sheepy: Satoru: It would take a while. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:.......Glaaki is highly poisonous, right? Sheepy: Satoru: Griflet will succeed. Arsé-kun: Aza: Capable of killing a human on contact with any points. Sheepy: Holmes: He isn't human... Arsé-kun: Aza: It tastes bad. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Sheepy: Holmes: Why were you ingesting it? Arsé-kun: Aza: Some of the insects that worship me are about this tall. *he estimates between his hands* I do not like them. Sheepy: Satoru: I met one. I held it. Arsé-kun: Aza: Why did it let you do that... Sheepy: Satoru: It was nice. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *squint* Arsé-kun: *you cant see that but* Sheepy: Satoru: Are they not usually? Arsé-kun: Aza: No. Sheepy: Satoru: Why? Arsé-kun: Aza: They usually possess humans on sight. Sheepy: Satoru: Why? Arsé-kun: Aza: Knowledge. Experience. Sheepy: Satoru: Maybe I didn't have enough for them. Arsé-kun: Aza: Perhaps... Sheepy: Satoru: Or maybe too much. Sheepy: Satoru: After all, I'm a very old 12 year old. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... ?? ?? Sheepy: Satoru: Most bugs don't live very long. Arsé-kun: *Unfortunately for Holmes, Watson* Sheepy: Holmes:....! Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... Arsé-kun: Watson: There you are. Sheepy: Holmes: I wasn't too hard to find, was I? Ahahahaha!...Oww. Sheepy: Satoru: Shame on you. How terrible. What a bad role model. Shame, shame. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not at all. Ask for help next time, Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: I couldn't. Arsé-kun: Watson: You have a phone. Sheepy: Holmes: The cat may have been scared. Sheepy: Holmes: I had to rush to its aid. Arsé-kun: cat: mrow! Sheepy: *Holmes pets the cat* Sheepy: Satoru: Cats want to go in trees. Sheepy: Satoru: Some types of big cats will live most of their lives in trees. Sheepy: Satoru: High places are safe, usually. Arsé-kun: Aza: I learn more every day.

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Arsé-kun: -Friday, December 3rd- Sheepy: Misyr: *he's approaching Raph's place, feeling zero regrets about yesterday. Definitely no regrets.* Arsé-kun: *No way he could. He's a Demon King* Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe Ra.....aaaa....? E-ehhh???!! Arsé-kun: *That is a giant ashy crop circle in the grass. Misyr was nowhere near there last night.* Sheepy: Misyr: Noah must've...! *He bangs on the door* Heeeyyyy!! Arsé-kun: *Raph gets the door, teacup in hand, trashy tshirt and all* Arsé-kun: Raph: Morning. What's the shouting for? Sheepy: Misyr: You're okay...! Oh, thank goodness! Arsé-kun: Raph: *raised eyebrow* Sheepy: Misyr: Your lawn's been Noah'd. Arsé-kun: *Raph looks past Misyr. Frowns* Arsé-kun: Raph: No wonder he's been so squirrely. Sheepy: Misyr: He has? Arsé-kun: Raph: Just this morning. Are you coming in or not? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm coming in, yes. Arsé-kun: *Raph moves* Sheepy: *Misyr enters* Arsé-kun: *Noah's peering around a corner* Sheepy: Misyr: Good morning, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um! Good morning! Sheepy: Misyr: Good to see you! Arsé-kun: Noah: It's always good to see you! Sheepy: Misyr: The same to you! Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... Peter said you two were gone forever when I asked him when you were coming back home yesterdayyy! Sheepy: Misyr: Really? We wouldn't leave you for that long. Arsé-kun: *Noah nervously glances elsewhere. we have found the source of the crop circle* Sheepy: Misyr: I'll tell him not to say such things when I see him. Sheepy: Misyr: Good job mitigating the damage. Better grass than people. Arsé-kun: Noah: uhm. *<- expected to get scolded* th-thank you? Sheepy: Misyr: Keep working hard and maybe even the grass will survive. Sheepy: Misyr:...Hey, Raph. You got a moment? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure do. What's up, Misy? Sheepy: Misyr: So, you remember yesterday's conversation, right? At the casino? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, sure do. Why, you wanna talk about it? Sheepy: Misyr: You know I was lying, right? I'm not going to throw you away nor crush your heart. Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope not. I wouldn't hurt you either. Sheepy: Misyr: I wouldn't do it to Merlin, either. Arsé-kun: Raph: But your own grandson? Sheepy: Misyr:....He's.... Sheepy: Misyr:....Talking honestly is tough. ... How do I... Sheepy: Misyr:....I hate him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that honesty? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm an evil guy, remember? Arsé-kun: Raph: So you don't. Out with it, mister. Sheepy: Misyr: It's hard to word. Sheepy: Misyr: It's not dishonest to say I've hated him. Sheepy: Misyr: I've wanted to crush him. Tear everything away from him. Drown him in despair. Sheepy: Misyr: That's why he has to hate me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why don't we slow down and process this instead? Why crush him? Sheepy: Misyr: He doesn't deserve the happiness he has. Everything's been dumped into his lap. Never had to work for any of it. Sheepy: Misyr: I've thought all of these things. Sheepy: Misyr: So that's why I've wanted to destroy him. Arsé-kun: Raph: He didn't seem all that happy to me, but let's focus on you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Jealousy is not a reason to hate. Sheepy: Misyr: I have destroyed him. I will destroy him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that literal or figurative? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm... Not sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was going to tell you a story about jealousy, but I think your situation far outweighs mine. Sheepy: Misyr: My jealousy's the root of my evil. Sheepy: Misyr:...Although, I suppose envy's more accurate...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Envy can certainly make someone do something regrettable. Sheepy: Misyr: I've already done it. Arsé-kun: Raph: And it can continue to happen if you don't address it. Sheepy: Misyr: No, I mean... Sheepy: Misyr: How do I... Sheepy: Misyr: What I'm saying is, I've already destroyed him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Have you? Sheepy: Misyr: I've seen this dream a few times, now. The pieces have clicked in. Arsé-kun: Raph: If one of your big dreams was averted, who can say this one won't? Sheepy: Misyr: What do you think I'm trying to do...? Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry, that was rude. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, I see. Avoiding him to prevent it. Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why not just say so?? Sheepy: Misyr: If I tell him, he'll chase after me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not even a "hey i had a bad vision involving you so I'm avoiding you until it's averted"? Sheepy: Misyr: If I thought that would work... Well, I'd still try to lie my way through it, but... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know when it'll be averted. I can't tell the timings of things. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm. Sheepy: Misyr: It's simpler to push him away while simultaneously shoving others towards him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is there no way to do that without clearly hurting the poor kid? Sheepy: Misyr: ...No. Sheepy: Misyr: He only accepts the past. Sheepy: Misyr: Past me couldn't hurt someone. Not intentionally. Sheepy: Misyr: The current me... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm an evil guy. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not too evil though, clearly. Sheepy: Misyr: Why do you say that? Arsé-kun: Raph: You can still care. You didn't need to take care of Il way back when but you did. And for what evil goal? Sheepy: Misyr: ...Evil goal? Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't think about goals... Arsé-kun: Raph: What kind of evil demon overlord doesn't have an evil plot? Not even a tiny one? Sheepy: Misyr:...Ahhh. Sheepy: Misyr: That's... Sheepy: Misyr:....You want to know what mine was? Arsé-kun: Raph: Murder, by the sounds of it. Sheepy: Misyr: Not leaving a single soul left. Sheepy: Misyr: It took me everything to resist the urge. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you succeeded. Sheepy: Misyr: And... I knew. Every time when someone fell down there, I got stronger. And so did those feelings. Arsé-kun: Raph: I want to say I understand, but I doubt I ever could. You're probably stronger than I am. Sheepy: Misyr: Doesn't really matter who's stronger. We had different problems to face. Sheepy: Misyr: But I'm an evil guy because I could consider such things seriously. Sheepy: Misyr: But Maxi especially filled me with hate. Sheepy: Misyr:....Even though I knew. Sheepy: Misyr: His curse is his luck. Arsé-kun: Raph: How so? Sheepy: Misyr: The other Merlins all need attention. They're always wrapped up in some kind of problem. Arsé-kun: Raph: "other".... Sheepy: Misyr: The other Merlins naturally will flock around them as a support system, even if they don't talk about their problems. Sheepy: Misyr: But Maxi, his luck distracts us from the fact that he's just like us. Arsé-kun: Raph: So he's unresolved... Okay, I get it. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. He doesn't have a support system. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm adding onto your evil plan, then. We're avoiding him but sending him as many people as possible. Sheepy: Misyr: ...Yeah. We have to. Arsé-kun: Raph: I won't send Noah or Il, though. Il wouldn't fare well, nor would Noah. Or Peter, in fact. Sheepy: Misyr: He's not any good at making friends. He just lets people use him and toss him away. Arsé-kun: Raph: Merlin clearly liked him. If we're lucky, he can do the heavy work. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I hope so. Sheepy: Misyr: His friends don't seem like the type who'd accept Maxi's bribes. Arsé-kun: Raph: While that's true, they're also college students, so they just might. Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: They get desperate sometimes. Sheepy: Misyr: Taking classes.... Sheepy: Misyr: But many jobs require being a college graduate... Arsé-kun: Raph: So why wouldn't they accept free money? Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: You're right. Sheepy: Misyr: I was accepting free money from a dog I didn't even know. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd do it too. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, by the way. Speaking of needing an education for most jobs... Sheepy: Misyr: How's Noah going to get one? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I don't know. Sheepy: Misyr:....Ahh. That's tough. Arsé-kun: Raph: There's bound to be somewhere on campus he could help out. I'm just not sure where. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... Sheepy: Misyr: He doesn't have the background to get into any college classes, but I think it'd be good if he had a scheduled activity of some kind. Arsé-kun: Raph: We can't give the savior of all animals a scholarship of some kind? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, what I mean is... Sheepy: Misyr: So, to attend a college, you need to meet a certain requirements for things like math and language skills, yeah? Sheepy: Misyr: College courses expect you to know these things. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, unfortunately. Sheepy: Misyr: A scholarship deals with the money problem. Sheepy: Misyr: Could Noah handle the stress of exams? Especially when he doesn't have the background the other students have. He's never taken an exam before. Arsé-kun: Raph: He hasn't had a medical exam either.... Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah. So being in a crowded room with other students could be risky. Arsé-kun: Noah: .......... Arsé-kun: Noah: ........? ?? Sheepy: Peter: Chii? Noah, you plan to take classes? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know what classes are. Should I? Sheepy: Peter: Chiiii... Sheepy: Peter: Il told me about classes. Sheepy: Peter: He said it's where you build skills to succeed in dating love interests. Arsé-kun: Noah: Why do you need that? Sheepy: Peter: Do you have a love interest? Arsé-kun: Noah: no. Do you? Sheepy: Peter: Chii? Sheepy: Peter: I saw an angel once and couldn't take my eyes off of her. Women are scary, but this angel was not. I would come to watch her often, but I could never speak to her... Sheepy: Peter:....Could that be love? Sheepy: Peter: Does that mean I have to take classes...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Could be! And no. In that order. Sheepy: Peter: I'm good enough even without taking classes...? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's not what classes are for. That's just Il being Il. heepy: Peter: What are classes? Arsé-kun: *raph explains the concept of classes to a greco-roman god fragment and a western religious icon* Sheepy: Peter: Chiii.... Sheepy: Peter: I want to learn. Sheepy: Peter: But if Zeus notices me, he may kill me. Arsé-kun: Raph: How is he going to pick you out of a multi-colored crowd? Sheepy: Peter: You underestimate Zeus. Sheepy: Peter: Even so, this campus should be the safest place for me, chii... Sheepy: Peter: Dionysus and Thanatos are both here regularly. Sheepy: Peter: Both seem like they will help me... Sheepy: Peter: So maybe I can take a class... Arsé-kun: Raph: I think you should. It'll get you outside the house and let you meet people. Sheepy: Peter:....Meet people...? Maybe even make friends... Arsé-kun: Raph: Potentially! Sheepy: *Peter looks very excited.* Sheepy: Peter: I will have to try hard to fit in. Sheepy: Peter: Noah, let us do our best in these classes, chii!! Arsé-kun: Noah: Why am I taking them, chii?? Sheepy: Peter: Ahhh... They must have been intending to make the decision for you. That's sad, chii... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh??? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't want to learn maths. I want to befriend animals. Sheepy: Misyr: That's... Sheepy: Misyr:...But you know you need a job, right? Sheepy: Misyr: People expect some level of education. Architects need math. If you intend to become something like a farmer, you'll need to buy land, tools, and animals. Sheepy: Misyr: And farms aren't cheap. Sheepy: Misyr: To get a mortgage, you need proof of a stream of income along with credit built up, don't you? So, eh... I'd recommend taking classes. Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... None of those words were in the Lord's Testaments. Sheepy: Misyr: Umm... Arsé-kun: Raph: *clearly joking* mortgage? God never said anything about a mortgage! Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh.. How do I... Arsé-kun: Raph: With difficulty. Good luck. Sheepy: Misyr: So, let's say you want to own a farm, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Misyr: But you can't afford it. Arsé-kun: Noah: Why not? It's just raising plants. Sheepy: Misyr: Real estate prices. Arsé-kun: Noah: Those words aren't in the Book of Enoch either. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's try again. Sheepy: Misyr: Someone else owns the farm. Sheepy: Misyr: You want to buy their farm. Arsé-kun: *Noah prepares a response but mercifully doesn't say it* Sheepy: Misyr: But the farm has the land - which is part of the cost - and a building for you to live in. Right? Sheepy: Misyr: The building is where the main cost comes from. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. I suppose so? Sheepy: Misyr: Now, let's say you want to buy this farm. But you can't afford it. Sheepy: Misyr: So you take out a loan with a bank. A bank is a place that people store money in. The bank lends the money out to others. Sheepy: Misyr: You buy the farm using this loan. Arsé-kun: *Noah being lost count: 3* Sheepy: Misyr: What's up? Arsé-kun: Noah: If someone stores money and it's lent out, how can they retrieve it? Sheepy: Misyr: If the bank doesn't have the money to give back, people will become afraid and try to pull out their money. It can lead to a collapse in the economy. Sheepy: Misyr: The hope is that the bank makes good, safe loans that will return great interest. Sheepy: Misyr: People get interest for putting their money in the bank, too, which helps them beat infla... Okay, ignore all that. Ignore the mechanics of a bank for now, okay? Arsé-kun: Noah: This is complicated. Sheepy: Misyr: It is. But the point is... Sheepy: Misyr: A mortgage is a loan you take out from a bank. Sheepy: Misyr: You have to pay this loan back within a certain time period or you lose your farm. Sheepy: Misyr: Because banks are using other people's money, they want to make sure you can really pay them back. Sheepy: Misyr: So you have to have some kind of income and a good reputation for paying back small loans, or they won't loan to you. Sheepy: Misyr: But you don't have an income and you don't have that credit - well, reputation built up. Arsé-kun: Noah: I can't just work for the land owner instead? Sheepy: Misyr: Ummm... Well, that's... That's just a job. Sheepy: Misyr: But, well, times are evolving, and most farmers don't really... use human labor. Arsé-kun: Noah: Do they use robots?? Sheepy: Misyr: Many do. Arsé-kun: Noah: Il could work on a farm? Sheepy: Misyr: No. These robots are, ummm... Sheepy: Misyr: They're different. Arsé-kun: Raph: Just say they're unliving machines. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, unliving machines. Sheepy: Misyr: And, well... Arsé-kun: Noah: Unliving machine... Like a tv? Sheepy: Misyr: Things like vegetables are very hard to make money off of. Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone has to go with the cheapest possible price because vegetables are assumed to all be the same. Arsé-kun: Noah: ????? Sheepy: Misyr: One ear of corn is the same as another. Arsé-kun: Noah: Y... yes? It's corn. Sheepy: Misyr: Now, let's say that there are two farmers. Sheepy: Misyr: Both produce corn. Sheepy: Misyr: One produces corn with the help of modern technology. Sheepy: Misyr: This modern technology reduces the overall expenses that went into producing that ear of corn. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's say it cost them a dollar to produce this ear of corn. Okay? Arsé-kun: Noah: ...okay? Sheepy: Misyr: Now, this other farmer, he doesn't use modern technology. He does everything using out of date technology. Sheepy: Misyr: Producing one ear of corn costs him two dollars. Sheepy: Misyr: To make a profit on the ear of corn, this farmer has to sell it for more than it cost to produce it. Sheepy: Misyr: So the farmer whose corn costs two dollars to produce sells his corn for three dollars. Sheepy: Misyr: But the farmer whose corn costs one dollar to produce can sell his corn for less. He can even sell it for less than two dollars and still make a profit. Doing so will cause the other farmer to be unable to sell his corn for a profir. Sheepy: Misyr: Because these ears of corn are seen as identical. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... *thinking* Arsé-kun: Noah: *thinking harder* Sheepy: Misyr: Without the proper technology and knowledge on modern agriculture, you would be the one who is producing corn for more than ears of corn sell for. Sheepy: Misyr: They cut their selling prices as low as possible. They cannot sell it for less. They cannot sell it for more. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... If you know how the technology works, you can imitate it. Sheepy: Misyr: I can, yes. Arsé-kun: Noah: So we can sell at the low price. Sheepy: Misyr: But... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to work on a farm. Arsé-kun: Noah: oh. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. It's not because I don't want to help you. Arsé-kun: Noah: Because it wouldn't be safe? Sheepy: Misyr: And it'd be isolating. Arsé-kun: Noah: But you isolate yourself even when you don't need to. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my choice. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't like it. Sheepy: Misyr: Like what? Arsé-kun: Noah: You not being here. Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry. Sheepy: Misyr: I've been better about it, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Outside of what's necessary, I'm gonna agree with you. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I've improved! Sheepy: Peter: You have Il and me. Arsé-kun: *Noah reaches up to pet Peter's hair* Sheepy: Peter: Ignis visits too sometimes. Arsé-kun: Raph: I think the moral here is that someone needs to be with Noah when we can't be. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes... Sheepy: Misyr: So classes. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... He hasn't even had base education. He wouldn't survive a college math class. Sheepy: Misyr: What doesn't use math? Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, what about clubs? Arsé-kun: Raph: Gardening would be the best choice but it's not the best season for them. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: Doesn't Il go to a club? Arsé-kun: Raph: The so-called "delinquency" club? You want Noah there? Sheepy: Misyr:...No. Sheepy: Peter: Chii... Dionysus goes to the gardening club. Sheepy: Peter: So it should be safe... Sheepy: Peter: You can trust him, chii. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll find out when their next meeting is, then. Sheepy: Misyr:...Dio, huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not going. We're not risking a repeat of That. Sheepy: Misyr: Couldn't he do that to Noah? Arsé-kun: Raph: He could do that to anyone. Sheepy: Misyr: The difference between Noah and anyone is fire power. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll make Dio swear he won't. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, good. Sheepy: Misyr: He's scary... Sheepy: Peter: Chii... I want to take a class, but I don't know how to sign up for one. Arsé-kun: Raph: I could bring you to the dean's office if you're sure about that. Sheepy: Peter: Who is Dean? Arsé-kun: Raph: The dean is the guy in charge of the campus. You'd be calling him Mr. Carter. Sheepy: Peter: Ahh, I see, I see! Arsé-kun: Raph: If you give me twenty minutes, I can be ready to go. Sheepy: Peter: I can be patient! Arsé-kun: Raph: Great. I'll be right back. Arsé-kun: *Noah attaches himself to Misyr's arm* Sheepy: Misyr: What did you want to do today? Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... *shrug* Sheepy: Misyr: No ideas? Arsé-kun: Noah: no. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I'll be working day. Maybe you can hang out at the coffee shop and make a friend. Arsé-kun: Noah: Okay! Sheepy: Misyr: Great! We can see if Il wants to come along. Arsé-kun: Noah: I haven't seen him today. Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh? Really? Sheepy: Misyr: He didn't even come out for breakfast... Sheepy: Misyr:...Noah. Are you prepared? Arsé-kun: Noah: Uh. For what? Sheepy: Misyr: You... are about to witness true heartbreak. He must have had an extremely depressing ending in one of his otome games and is still working through the mental shock. Arsé-kun: Noah: ok? Sheepy: Misyr:....You don't believe me, do you? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know what to expect. Sheepy: Misyr: Expect the worst. Arsé-kun: *Noah is expecting something world-ending* Sheepy: *Misyr is expecting someone who has expended all of his tears and is left an empty husk, incapable of expressing the shreds of emotions he has remaining.* Arsé-kun: *What do they find?* Sheepy: *Il, face down on the floor, unmoving, outside of his room.* Arsé-kun: Noah: Is he alive? Sheepy: Misyr: I... don't know. Arsé-kun: *Noah sits down and starts prodding Il* Sheepy: *Il doesn't react.* Arsé-kun: *Noah starts patting Il's wings* Sheepy: Il: ........Ah.... Arsé-kun: Noah: Good morning! Are you alive? Sheepy: *Misyr bends down next to Noah* Sheepy: Il:.......... Sheepy: Misyr:....Hey, are you okay, Il? Arsé-kun: *Noah pats Il again. he's helping* Sheepy: *Il slowly pulls himself up before clumsily whipping around and blindly grabbing Misyr by the throat! He's bleeding profusely! It just wasn't visible when he was face down.* Arsé-kun: *Noah yelps and falls back* Sheepy: Misyr: H-hey...! *He grabs Il's arm and attempts to remove his hand from his neck. It doesn't take much effort to do so.* Sheepy: Il: S-Signifi-ant a-amage det-ected... O-O-OverheaTING... Low pow-er. Recharge neee-eeeded. Error. Error. *He clumsily grasps at Misyr again* Error. Sheepy: Misyr: Raaaaphhh!! Il's broken! Arsé-kun: Noah: *echoing Misyr* Il's broken! Sheepy: Il: Battery detected. Battery detected. Error. Error. Error. *He's clearly attempting to drain Misyr. Nothing is happening.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Are You Kidding Me?? Arsé-kun: *misyr gets a shirt thrown on his head. Raph didn't even get to put it on. tragic* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey!!! Sheepy: *Misyr takes it off* Sheepy: Il: *He blankly stares at Raph for a moment before lurching towards him* Arsé-kun: *Raph gives Il his hand* Arsé-kun: Raph: *having not put a clean shirt on yet* What happened this time? Sheepy: Misyr: I have no cl...*He notices Raph. He puts the shirt back over his head.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ugh. Il, what did you do this time? Sheepy: Il:......Threat detected. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not the security guard. Sheepy: Il: Threat detected. Threat detected. Sheepy: Misyr: Who's the threat, Il? Arsé-kun: Raph: Judging by the hole in his gut, it can't be a large suspect list. Sheepy: Il: Threat detected threat detected threat detected-- Sheepy: Misyr: He picked a fight with Azathoth again? Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't be surprised *he shivers and looks up* Window's open. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Misyr looks out the window* Arsé-kun: *there's a suspiciously person-shaped spot in the grass below where someone was laying earlier, but that's it* Sheepy: Misyr: ...........? Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: What? Sheepy: Misyr: This is just like this one case in..... Sorry, someone was lying in the grass. Arsé-kun: Raph: I think we can guess who. Sheepy: Misyr: Azathoth... Arsé-kun: Raph: We've got to find a way to keep those two apart. Give me my shirt. Sheepy: *Misyr passes the shirt to Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph puts it on* Sheepy: Misyr: I won't look. I won't. Don't worry. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would I care about that? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh... Arsé-kun: Raph: Unless you want to? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Gee, I wonder where Azathoth went? Arsé-kun: Raph: You can go looking. I'm taking Peter up to see Randy. Sheepy: Misyr: Great idea. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll take Noah too. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks! Arsé-kun: *Raph takes Il and relocates him.* Sheepy: Misyr: Heeeyyy, Azathoth, are you out there? Arsé-kun: *aza grunts from the ground level. apparently.* Sheepy: *Il doesn't react to Raph moving him. He seems out of it.* Sheepy: Misyr: Good morning! Sheepy: *Misyr hops out of the window. He likes to live dangerously.* Sheepy: Misyr: Do you remember me? Arsé-kun: Aza: yurt. *aza becomes visible* why..? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I was just wondering if I needed to reintroduce myself. Arsé-kun: Aza: why would you need to do that..? Sheepy: Misyr: Because people sometimes forget things. Arsé-kun: Aza: you're... ... Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... Arsé-kun: *he forgor 💀* Sheepy: Misyr: I noticed you were gentler with Il this time, although he's still pretty bad off. Ah, I'm Misyr Rex, the demon king! Arsé-kun: Aza: He continues to rebel against my presence as if he is able to do anything, demon king. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. Il is just programmed like that. We're trying very hard to get him not to do that. Arsé-kun: Aza: programmed? like a phone? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmm... Yeah, or a robot. Arsé-kun: Aza: I know what those are. Nyarla has told me. Sheepy: Misyr: Il is similar to one. Arsé-kun: Aza: then edit the code? Sheepy: Misyr: We don't have those permissions. Sheepy: Misyr: We also don't have the technology. Arsé-kun: Aza: why not? Sheepy: Misyr: Ummm.... It was in Heaven. Arsé-kun: Aza: I see now. Sheepy: Misyr: If Il sees you as a friend, he won't attack you. I just don't know how to cause that change. Arsé-kun: Aza: i do not know. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: It's a tough one. Arsé-kun: Aza: he is. Are you? Sheepy: Misyr: Me? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know. What do you consider tough? Sheepy: Misyr: For some reason, the security guard is afraid of me. Arsé-kun: Aza: Grandson is afraid of you? Sheepy: Misyr: If your grandson is the brunette with blond streaks, yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Let me ask why. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Arsé-kun: Aza: I have been informed that you can permanently kill him. Arsé-kun: Aza: I am interested. Sheepy: Misyr: People generally die when they're killed. Arsé-kun: Aza: Griflet is revived whenever he perishes, even when I am the cause. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Arsé-kun: Aza: What do you do that's so different? Sheepy: Misyr: Me? Arsé-kun: Aza: Who else could I be speaking with? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... Sheepy: Misyr: I can do anything I understand. Sheepy: Misyr: So I suppose that because I understand how to slay someone, it prevents revival...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Interesting. Arsé-kun: Aza: If i extend an offer to attempt slaying this temporary vessel, would you take it? Sheepy: Misyr: I could. Arsé-kun: Aza: Would you? Sheepy: Misyr: If no one else could get caught in the crossfire. Arsé-kun: Aza: I can assure that. Sheepy: Misyr: I will, then. Arsé-kun: Aza: Then l--- Can you survive in space? Sheepy: Misyr: I've never been to space before. Arsé-kun: Aza: ah. no air. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Aza: oh well! You'll find out when you get there. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets grabbed by something and pulled right through the ground! Forced vclip to an out-of-bounds area of the map. Dropped somewhere with thick, grey grass* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Arsé-kun: *Aza plops down nearby, unfazed* Sheepy: Misyr: Where... is this? Arsé-kun: Aza: Located in my Court. C: No one can be harmed from here. Sheepy: Misyr: Good idea! Arsé-kun: Aza: You can go first. Sheepy: *Misyr summons his piano and begins playing a complicated song!* Arsé-kun: *Aza waits. He likes the song, too* Sheepy: *Something suddenly strikes Aza from behind!* Arsé-kun: *Aza turns his head around to look* Sheepy: *It's a skeleton!* Arsé-kun: *Aza turns and pushes it away.* Sheepy: *Aza gets blasted in the back by Misyr!* Arsé-kun: Aza: ?! Arsé-kun: *Aza whips around and shoots an eldritch blast at Misyr!* Sheepy: *Misyr is knocked back!* Sheepy: Misyr: Ugh...! Arsé-kun: Aza: Try again. Sheepy: Misyr: *He shakes himself off* Interesting! I've never experienced anything like that before! Arsé-kun: Aza: *preparing a second use* Would you like to again? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! If you can hit me! Arsé-kun: *Aza tosses a second blast* Sheepy: *Misyr bouncrs into the air, avoiding the blast! He gets a little too excited and ends up accidentally shedding his disguise.* Arsé-kun: Aza: You're more than I expected you to be. Interesting! *he sprouts a few tentacles and rears back onto them* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Thank you! Sheepy: *Misyr lands on his feet. His tail is swishing excitedly.* Sheepy: *He has forgotten about the fact that his true form causes everything around him to turn to ash. The ash is spreading around him.* Sheepy: *Misyr nukes Aza!* Arsé-kun: *The smoke clears. Aza examines two tentacles that have burnt holes through them before throwing a large one at Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr hops out of the way, landing on all fours.* Arsé-kun: *Aza sweeps it towards him!* Sheepy: *Misyr gets launched!* Sheepy: *He lands poorly and rolls on the ground before slowly standing up and shaking himself off* Arsé-kun: *Aza watches him* Sheepy: *Misyr nukes him!* Arsé-kun: *Aza gets nuked* Sheepy: *Misyr lunges at him!* Arsé-kun: *Aza gets jumped upon! congrats on getting he* Sheepy: *Misyr claws at Aza!* Arsé-kun: *Misyr's easily able to cut Aza's head off!* Sheepy: *Misyr picks himself up and backs off just in case* Sheepy: Misyr: ...Huh. Arsé-kun: *Aza's body sits up. Huh.* Arsé-kun: Aza: ... *gee bud i wonder why you're having issues speaking* Sheepy: Misyr: I think you need to reattach your head to speak. Arsé-kun: *Aza finds it eventually and puts it back on* Arsé-kun: Aza: You fulfilled the condition. You were able to kill this vessel. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? I did it? Arsé-kun: Aza: Last I was informed, being beheaded kills people. Sheepy: Misyr: It does, yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: Well done. We could stop here. Or. Sheepy: Misyr: Or...? Arsé-kun: Aza: Or we can continue. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't think Wilbur will accept the excuse that I was fighting you so I didn't go to work. Arsé-kun: Aza: Why not? It's me. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you know him? Arsé-kun: Aza: He is one of my grandchildren, like Griflet. Great grandchildren. Same thing. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh, I see... Sheepy: Misyr: If it's short, then yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... If he is anything like his father, he will want you on time. Sheepy: Misyr: He is very serious about that, I think. Even so, I had fun! We should do it again! Arsé-kun: Aza: I would like to. Sheepy: Misyr: Me too. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: How do I go home? Arsé-kun: Aza: Like so. Behold. Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets sent back to where he was. yahoo* Sheepy: *Misyr is, shockingly, not turning the area to ash. He's also exhausted.* Arsé-kun: *Is he gonna go to work like this?* Sheepy: Misyr:.........I'll go to work after I rest for a bit. Arsé-kun: *how the heck he getting in? he big* Sheepy: *He attempts entering through the window.* Arsé-kun: *he JUST barely manages it* Sheepy: Misyr: I'll just lie here for a bit... Arsé-kun: *misyr gets to take a nap, unbothered, indoors. for once* Sheepy: *For once, he forgets about being an entity of mass destruction and gets to be comfy.* Sheepy: Il: *He's watching Misyr sleep. He hesitantly calls Raph* Arsé-kun: Raph: Afternoon, Il! Are you feeling better? Sheepy: Il: I awoke to a mostly naked fallen angel sleeping on our sofa. Sheepy: Il: He has six wings so he must be important. Sheepy: Il: He looks to have sustained serious damage to his body. Do I pass judgement onto him? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... No. Let me see when I get back. Sheepy: Il: I will wait patiently. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thank you for asking before destroying my living room. I really appreciate it! Sheepy: Il:....? .... Arsé-kun: Raph: Normally you just blast before asking. I appreciate you asking first. Sheepy: Il:...You're welcome. Sheepy: Il: Peter will hate him. Arsé-kun: Raph: That is not difficult. Sheepy: Il: Good luck. See you soon. Arsé-kun: *Raph does return eventually.* Sheepy: *Raph is greeted by Misyr in true form, asleep on his sofa* Arsé-kun: Raph: *wow! hot a what-* Arsé-kun: Raph: I, uh, I see why you were alarmed, Il. Sheepy: Il: What do we do? Arsé-kun: Raph: Unfortunately for him, I have to tell you this. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's Misyr. Arsé-kun: Raph: Now if you excuse me, I need to dig out a tape measure. Sheepy: Il: What? Arsé-kun: Raph: *rummaging through a drawer* Ask Noah when he's back. Sheepy: Il: .....I will. Arsé-kun: *Raph excitedly starts taking Misyr's measurements. he's so big. yippee. yahoo.* Sheepy: *Il watches curiously. He doesn't understand what's going on.* Arsé-kun: *Il has seen Raph take his measurements before. He can understand that part* Sheepy: Il: He reads as an angel, yet he claims to be a demon... Arsé-kun: Raph: He's probably got a bit of both. Sheepy: Il: Isn't he injured? Arsé-kun: Raph: Is he? Sheepy: Il: His muscle and bone are exposed. Arsé-kun: Raph: He looked like that last time, too. I'll heal the health he's missing, but I think that's permanent. Sheepy: Il: I see... Arsé-kun: *Misyr is healed.* Sheepy: *Misyr stirs* Arsé-kun: Raph: Afternoon. ^^ Sheepy: Misyr:...Afternoon. *He yawns before stretching* Mmm? You came out to visit me, Raph? That's dangerous, you know? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're in our house, doofus. Considering it's still here, I guess you had fun? Sheepy: Misyr:...Huh? Sheepy: *Misyr looks around, confused, before looking at his hands.* Sheepy: Misyr: ...Why isn't everything gone? Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got no idea and I don't care! Sheepy: Misyr: I do. This isn't right... Sheepy: Misyr: ...Maybe... I burnt myself out? Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe? We could always test that tomorrow somehow. Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, have I told you recently that you're still attractive? Sheepy: Misyr: E-eehh?? Arsé-kun: Raph: Also, invest in pants that aren't.... Somehow under your own skeletal structure? Sheepy: Misyr: How...? How could I be attractive when I have muscle and bone exposed? Arsé-kun: Raph: *thinking* Arsé-kun: Raph: That's a great question. I haven't gotten an answer back from the rest of my brain. Sheepy: Misyr: You into anatomy dummies? Arsé-kun: *Raph snorts* Sheepy: Misyr: Also, I can't explain the pants thing. I have no explanation for how the World's End knew to give me something to cover up. Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't show nearly enough to be an anatomical model! Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Who knew. Arsé-kun: Raph: Me?? I'm a doctor! I know what those look like!! Sheepy: Misyr: They actually use those? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeap. Sheepy: Misyr:....Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: Studying, mostly. Sheepy: Misyr:...Can I ask a potentially rude question? Arsé-kun: Raph: Go for it. Sheepy: Misyr:...Do practicing doctors... really need to review human anatomy so frequently that they need a dummy on hand? Arsé-kun: Raph: It never hurts to make sure your knowledge is up to date. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr:....Are you implying that the human body universally receives updates that shift around all of humanity's internals? Arsé-kun: Raph: That.... Arsé-kun: Raph: I hate that, actually. Arsé-kun: Raph: But no. Sheepy: Misyr: Then I don't get that. Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean that in a "make sure this moron doesn't forget where the appendix is" way. Sheepy: Misyr:......... Sheepy: Misyr: That's what I was afraid of... Arsé-kun: Raph: What's that supposed to mean?? Sheepy: Misyr: Well... Sheepy: Misyr: Let's say I have a surgery. Sheepy: Misyr: If a surgeon forgets where my appendix is and removes the wrong thing.. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd be very hard to mess up if they're looking at it!! Sheepy: Misyr: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, do angels have appendices? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure do. Sheepy: Misyr: What about demons? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yup. Sheepy: Misyr: Do I have one? Arsé-kun: Raph: How should I know? Sheepy: Misyr: Because you're a doctor. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't just see inside of you. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, actually.... Permission to do exactly that? Sheepy: Misyr: How? With an xray? Sheepy: Misyr: That'd only show you some things. Sheepy: Misyr: Like bones. And teeth. Sheepy: Misyr: How will you find my appendix - or lack thereof- with that? Arsé-kun: Raph: Something different. I can't confirm it'd work since we never tried before... Sheepy: Misyr: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: You know what a telescope is, right? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: That, but really small. Arsé-kun: Raph: It'd need a little bit of prep-work, and I'm not doing it in the living room. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh... Sheepy: Misyr: Neat. Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: In my body? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, that's where the periscope goes. Look on the bright side! It's not an endoscopy! Sheepy: Misyr: What's an endoscopy? Arsé-kun: Raph: >:) Arsé-kun: *Raph proceeds to on-and-off explain what an endoscopy is and why one would even want one while he's retrieving Fancy Medical Tools from various places of the house. He probably should not OWN those and yet, here we are* Sheepy: Misyr:.............. Arsé-kun: Raph: --But luckily I'm not dragged into surgical procedures usually, so I won't have to confront you with that! Sheepy: Misyr:....A camera... up my butt... Arsé-kun: Raph: Most people aren't very fond of the idea, myself included! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not fond of it, either. I may be photogenic from some angles, but that one? Not so much. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, no one is from that angle. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... Sheepy: Misyr:.....Hey, so, you're a doctor, yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: Of course. Why? Sheepy: Misyr: Will my body ever recover? Arsé-kun: Raph: I have no idea. I'd honestly be inclined to tell you to stop changing your form to see if it can, but... Sheepy: Misyr: I'd be isolated then. Arsé-kun: Raph: Unless you manage to repeat whatever you did to break it. Sheepy: Misyr:.......I don't think I should. I did something really stupid, Raph. Arsé-kun: Raph: How stupid? Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: You'll lose respect for me if I tell you. Sheepy: Misyr:........... Sheepy: Misyr: I fought Azathoth in his realm. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... Sheepy: Misyr: I won. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you didn't take all that much damage either! I would've liked to have seen you being cool.. Sheepy: Misyr: But the win condition was simple. Just destroy his human body. Sheepy: Misyr: I enjoyed it. I can't let myself enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why not? There's no crime in letting loose once in a while. Sheepy: Misyr: Because if I get used to letting loose... Sheepy: Misyr: I am a monster. An entity of destruction. Driven by envy and hatred, I will destroy this world. Arsé-kun: Raph: Weird. The world's still here. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I don't let loose. Sheepy: Misyr: I keep it bottled in. Arsé-kun: Raph: That can't be good for you... Sheepy: Misyr: I can't break that habit and be consumed by my thirst for blood. ...However. Sheepy: Misyr: Being able to sleep in a warm room on a couch... is a luxury. Sheepy: Misyr: Is this what letting loose gets me...? Arsé-kun: Raph: No one said you had to use your world-ending powers to end the world! ^^ It's your powers, do what you want! Sheepy: Misyr:.....Huh? Sheepy: Misyr: What else can they be used for? Sheepy: Misyr: If I use them to help people, I'm still using them to hurt people. Arsé-kun: Raph: Only if you're using them on people. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it okay to use them on non-people? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's not how I meant it. I meant like the enviroment. Arsé-kun: *raph approaches with the intent of sticking a peroscope into a misyr flesh hole. i hate that wording but i am not changing it* Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm.... well, let's say I use it to destroy a big rock. Sheepy: Misyr: Animals use that rock, even if people don't. Sheepy: Misyr: And anyway, I can't approach others to ask what assistance they need. Not in this form. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm hideous and scary and look like a monster. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're allowed to have help. Also, the only off-putting part of you is the open wounds. Sheepy: Misyr: Not on a Beddy way where he's actually dropdead gorgeous when cleaned up. I've got muscle and bone exposed. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't even get near others in this form, appearance aside. Arsé-kun: Raph: Could we empty your magic reserves without dusting anything? Another thing to try. Sheepy: Misyr: No clue, but.... Sheepy: Misyr: A wizard who can't use magic is no wizard at all. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was using "magic" lightly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, tell me if anything hurts. Sheepy: Misyr: Anything? Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean anything I'm about to do, but sure. Are you hurting now? Sheepy: Misyr: Always am. Arsé-kun: Raph: Less than ideal. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll be able to tell the difference, though. Sheepy: Misyr: Go ahead. I'll let you know. Arsé-kun: *Raph carefully starts being Invasive. i didnt mention like 90% of the prep process but be assured he is handling this Professionally* Sheepy: *Misyr watches him, making sure to stay still.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Great news. You have organs. Arsé-kun: Raph: You do! Sheepy: Misyr: Which ones? Arsé-kun: Raph: That'll take a bit more looking but I'm looking at intestines. Sheepy: Misyr:....Why would I need those... Arsé-kun: Raph: 'Cause you're still a living being? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, but........ Sheepy: Misyr: I don't... you know... Sheepy: Misyr:....You know. Arsé-kun: Raph: Intestines absorb nutrients, too. They're absolutely doing something. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: A-ha! Appendix spotted! Sheepy: Misyr: Wonder what it does. Arsé-kun: *Raph gladly explains the purpose of the appendix while snooping around for other organs. Which are there* Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, you know those metal things on my wings? I absorbed those from angels. I wonder if they're just like scales or if they serve a purpose. Sheepy: Misyr: I noticed Il had them, too, but his don't have chains. Sheepy: Misyr: I've never tried removing them. Arsé-kun: Raph: I doubt they come off. I'll mess with that when I'm done internally. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... This pauldron didn't. Sheepy: Misyr: So it must all be made of flesh and bone. Arsé-kun: Raph: But clearly you have bone on the outside... Sheepy: Misyr: I do. Arsé-kun: Raph: The best mess I've ever seen. Sheepy: Misyr: You can credit that to my people, then. Sheepy: Misyr: After all, they gave me their parts. Arsé-kun: *Raph very jerkily stops and looks up at Misyr with 100 questions in his eyes and none in his mouth* Arsé-kun: Raph: ? ??? ??? Sheepy: Misyr: ....Huh? Arsé-kun: Raph: What's that supposed to mean?? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh... You didn't know? Arsé-kun: Raph: No?? Sheepy: Misyr: You saw me, didn't you? The way I used to look? Arsé-kun: Raph: I knew you absorbed things based on your bloodwork but... You said the world mutated you. Sheepy: Misyr: Obviously I couldn't be this tall having come from that. I'd have to get it from somewhere. Sheepy: Misyr: You could stretch and stretch a body, but eventually it'd tear. Arsé-kun: Raph: Explains a lot... Sheepy: Misyr: Mutations wouldn't give the energy and nutrients needed to grow, would they? Arsé-kun: Raph: Generally speaking, no. Sheepy: Misyr: So I absorbed little bits and pieces from the fallen. Sheepy: Misyr: The world chajged my form, yes. It twisted me and evolved me into something capable of surviving it. Sheepy: Misyr: ...But I don't understand why. Arsé-kun: Raph: I wonder if Noah has to do with that! Sheepy: Misyr: Why I was the only one capable of adapting... Sheepy: Misyr: Noah lost his body to it, didn't he? Sheepy: Misyr: But I didn't merge with the world. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would you merge when he already did? Sheepy: Misyr: Why didn't I die is the real question. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't ask me. I wouldn't know. Arsé-kun: *raph withdraws the periscope. he had his fun* Sheepy: Misyr: Even as I begged and begged, death never came. Yet, for the fallen, my people, they begged for life. But the world would not allow them to have it. Sheepy: Misyr: It doesn't make any sense... Arsé-kun: Raph: No, it doesn't. Sheepy: Misyr:....I wonder if it is made of metal. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Magnets, my only weakness... Arsé-kun: Raph: We can test that after I've cleaned this equipment off. Sheepy: Misyr: Wait, really? Arsé-kun: Raph: How hard can testing a magnet be? Sheepy: Misyr: True... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you'd know what this thingy is better than I do. It came from some angels. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's true, but there's no guarantees that it's made of the same stuff. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... Arsé-kun: Raph: I definitely want to see your wings next regardless. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay. That's fine. Arsé-kun: *raph exits scene to clean his equipment and put it away* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, you know the security guard? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes? Sheepy: Misyr: Azathoth is his great grandfather. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Okay? Sheepy: Misyr: Yet he's scared of me. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not scary, am I? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not to me you aren't. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe you're just brave. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll take that as a compliment. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. But maybe you should fear me. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm real scary. Arsé-kun: Raph: Scary cute, too. Sheepy: Misyr: Cute...? *He looks away in an attempt to hide his face* Sheepy: Misyr: Me, cute... Sheepy: Misyr: Personally, I'd rather be the real me... Sheepy: Misyr: I wonder how I can cause that to happen again. Arsé-kun: Raph: All the yous I've seen are cute. It doesn't matter in the end. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, that's me! The cutest demon king! Sheepy: Il: The power of love can solve anything. That's why kissing the frog turns it into a prince. Arsé-kun: Raph: Amen! Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe you should try the power of love more and the power of judgement less, bud. Arsé-kun: Raph: Amen two, electric bugaloo! Sheepy: Il: I do not understand love well enough to use it... Arsé-kun: Raph: You're improving, though. That's what counts. *he's back* Sheepy: Il: I am working very hard. Sheepy: Misyr: If I could understand why and how I became my true self again, I could become my true self for a while, at least. Arsé-kun: Raph: As long as it doesn't require you nearly dying, I'd love to try and find the trigger for that. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I wonder what's taking Peter and Noah so long. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm worried. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll text them quickly. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Are you two coming back any time soon? Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] Have you heard of "Casino"? I met a friend today. "Marlin". Marlin. Marlin. Marlin. Why is it replacing my letfefs? Marlin. Marlin. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Merlin. The phone must be autocorrecting you. Good on you for making a friend!! Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] I do not need correcting. I work hard to type well. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Where is Noah? Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] Noah is with me. There is another one here. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] Okay! Just tell me when you two are coming back! Have fun! ♥ Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] He responds to "fellow human". Maybe it is similar to his name? Is this a common human name? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Peter] You can just ask for someone's name, Peter. Sheepy: Peter: [text: to Raph] I will make sure to alert you of our return. The time has passed for name giving. I must now glean it from the conversation to hide that I do not know it. I will do my best to have fun. Arsé-kun: Raph: Peter's making friends with students. Noah's with him. Sheepy: Misyr: Great! I hope Noah can make friends, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: I told them to just shoot a message when they're coming home. Sheepy: Misyr: Great, great! I'm glad they're out with others. I was worried. Sheepy: Misyr: Noah's world is very small despite him finally being allowed to expand it. Arsé-kun: Raph: So was I. Look on the bright side, though. We're home alone. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah! Sheepy: Il: *He's ignoring the fact that he's being forgotten in favor of his Switch* Arsé-kun: *that may as well mean he's not here* Sheepy: Misyr: It's been a while since that last happened. Arsé-kun: Raph: You know what that means, right? Sheepy: Misyr: We can do whatever we want? Arsé-kun: Raph: :) Sheepy: Misyr: ....? Arsé-kun: *Raph plops down next to Misyr and starts preening Misyr's feathery wing with his hands. we fixing this* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, you noticed those? Arsé-kun: Raph: I sure did! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know how to use them... Arsé-kun: Raph: They're a bit low for solo use. You'd need both sets to make use of them, but your uppers are... Not great. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... That explains it. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I needed to absorb more winged entities. Arsé-kun: Raph: Let's maybe not absorb things. Sheepy: Misyr: How else will my body heal...? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Let's maybe not absorb living things. Sheepy: Misyr: I suppose it would be selfish. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is it selfish to want to heal? Sheepy: Misyr: It's selfish to steal the lives of others to benefit your own. Arsé-kun: Raph: Do they need to be alive? Sheepy: Misyr: They aren't before I absorb them, generally. Arsé-kun: *Raphael is thinking* Sheepy: Misyr: But... they start off alive before they melt. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I really do want to test this somehow, but that feels too cruel and unusual. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course... Sheepy: Misyr: Doing it on rotting bodies... wouldn't that just give me rotting skin? Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, maybe. Hmm. Arsé-kun: Raph: Lets go smaller then. If I handed you feathers, would you grow more? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe. We could test it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Lets! Arsé-kun: *Raph goes looking for stray feathers. this does not take long.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hmm... generally I just melt it without wanting to. Arsé-kun: *Raph hands the feathers to Misyr and goes back to preening* Sheepy: *Misyr stares at them* Arsé-kun: *they're feathers in varying shades of purple and lavender* Sheepy: Misyr: They're pretty. Arsé-kun: Raph: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks for this. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe I'll grow pretty feathers in the place of the ones I don't have. Arsé-kun: Raph: You think these aren't pretty? Sheepy: Misyr: The ones missing ones aren't. Arsé-kun: Raph: I meant your feathers. Your uppers need more than just feathers. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I can't see them very well. Arsé-kun: Raph: They're pretty bad. No substance, just some skeleton. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, and glittery things. Sheepy: Misyr: I saw myself in one of those things once. It scared me big time because I didn't realize I was seeing myself.. Sheepy: Misyr: That was the first time I saw the new me, I remember. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd understandably be offputting. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Arsé-kun: *meanwhile!* Sheepy: Peter: Ahhh, so this is a casino! Arsé-kun: Noah: !... !... Bright! Sheepy: Peter: Is it? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! Sheepy: Peter: Mmmm.... I don't know... Sheepy: Maxi: Oh, welcome! This is your first time visiting, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! Merlin brought us along. Sheepy: Peter: How do you do, fellow human! Arsé-kun: Noah: uhm. Sheepy: Maxi: Fellow... ...Ah, well, thank you... Sheepy: Maxi: Just to confirm, you're over 21, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Noah: We're both over 21 years old! Sheepy: Maxi: Good, good! Normally, I'd expect an ID... but something tells me, uh... Sheepy: Maxi:...You two wouldn't have IDs. Arsé-kun: Noah: Uhm. I have a school ID if that is of use? Sheepy: Peter: ID? Like a card? Arsé-kun: Noah: Like the one I got at school. Arsé-kun: *Noah fishes out his school ID. It says he's 25 (lie) but who needs to know?* Sheepy: Maxi: I see, I see. Sheepy: Peter: I have an ID. My nephew helped me get one, chii. He would know how to get one. He has many for different occasions. *He fishes out an ID and shows it to Maxi. Peter Flage, 21+ as of a few years ago. All good here.* Sheepy: Maxi:....... Sheepy: Maxi:.....The family's really run out of smart guys to hire, huh... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampaaa!~~~~~~ Sheepy: Maxi: Good to see you, Merlin! Sheepy: Peter: *He puts his ID away* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I brought my friends and my boyfriend and his brother! Sheepy: Maxi: I'll have to check their IDs first. Arsé-kun: *Kay is here! Kay has his ID out. Kay is prepared* Sheepy: Maxi: Looks good! Sheepy: *Bedi shows his own ID and also receives Maxi's seal of approval.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... *has spotted the bar* Sheepy: Maxi: All of you seem fine... except for you, Peter. I won't stop you if you're here to have fun, but at least tell me what your nephew's name is so I have some idea of what family you belong to. This is clearly a fake name... Sheepy: Peter: Ch-chiii?? It's not fake. I came up with it myself. Arsé-kun: Kay: you fucking moron. Sheepy: Peter: My nephew... Hermes, but you might know him as Mercury... Sheepy: Maxi:.......... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... We're gonna have a talk about what is and isn't acceptable information, Thunderdome. Sheepy: Maxi: Thunder... ... Mercury... Peter.... Ju-peter... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *offering unhelpfully* I met Thanatos once! He's nice. Sheepy: Maxi:...Please keep your destructive tendencies in check while you're here, Zeus. Sheepy: Peter: Ch-Chiiiii?! Arsé-kun: Noah: UHM. Sheepy: Peter: Do not utter that name...! Arsé-kun: Kay: *gratuitous hand to forehead* This is stupid. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm lost... Arsé-kun: Kay: Hi lost, I'm wanting to go get drunk. Sheepy: Peter: Hearing his name alone may be enough to summon him... Sheepy: Bedi: Well, the Disney one doesn't seem so bad. Sheepy: *Peter hides under a chair* Sheepy: Maxi: All of you are fine. Have fun! Arsé-kun: Kay: thanks. Bedi, I'm getting drunk. Arsé-kun: Kay: I have a bad feeling and I don't wanna experience it. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Sheepy: Maxi: Don't worry, if anyone causes problems in my casino, I'll kick them out. Sheepy: Maxi: Relax and have fun! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Will do! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Noah is gone. Noah has gone exploring* Sheepy: Maxi: Ahh... right. You two are college students as well, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yup. Sheepy: Maxi: It must be hard, right? *He pulls out some money and hands it to Kay and Bedi* Here, this should help. Sheepy: Bedi: *He hands it back* Thank you, but I don't need it. Arsé-kun: *Kay is indecisive and watches Bedi. He does need money......* Sheepy: Maxi:...?? Sheepy: Maxi: Ummm... well... Sheepy: Bedi: I'm not having a hard time, so it's not intended for me. Sheepy: Maxi: I see... Arsé-kun: Kay: You hand money to every twit you find? Or are you a special kind of Merlin-tier idiot? Sheepy: Maxi:...Huh? Sheepy: Maxi: .......Isn't it normal? People are more likely to view you kindly and want to stick around if you're generous with them. The second you stop, they leave you. Sheepy: Maxi: So it's important to consistently prove you hold value to the other person. Arsé-kun: Kay: Exhibit A on how to be taken advantage of: You. Sheepy: Maxi: What? Sheepy: Bedi: That's not true friendship. Arsé-kun: Kay: People take your money and run, huh? Idiot. Typical Merlin intelligence. Sheepy: Maxi: Well, yes, but I shouldn't expect them to stick around after I hold no value to them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Idiot supreme. Sheepy: Maxi: How is that dumb...? Sheepy: Maxi: It's always worked out like that, so it's not stupidity to think it works that way. Sheepy: Maxi:...Is it? Arsé-kun: Kay: It doesn't work that way. Sheepy: Maxi: Really...? Sheepy: Bedi: Friends will stick by you because they like you for you. Not your wallet. Sheepy: Maxi: .........*He's mulling this over* Arsé-kun: Kay: Like hell. I'd take this money and run, and you'd never hear from me unless you were offering more. I'll admit it. Sheepy: Maxi: Why? Arsé-kun: Kay: Because groceries are expensive and I have like seven roommates. Sheepy: Maxi: If that's not how friends are, what drives it? Arsé-kun: Noah: *raising his hand. he knows this one* Human greed! Sheepy: Maxi: Greed... Sheepy: Maxi:......... Arsé-kun: *noah found a tie somewhere and has it on like a sweatband. classy* Sheepy: Maxi: Well, 13 will hang out with me, but that's because my luck neutralizes his lack of luck... Sheepy: Maxi: I provide no value to my other family members, so they spend no time with me... Sheepy: Maxi: Other than Meril, who doesn't seem to having a reason for it. Sheepy: Maxi: So I suppose that Meril is my only friend...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Then make 'em. The other wizards show up without asking. May as well join 'em in being a nuisance. Sheepy: Maxi: Well, I'd rather not try to force them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sucks to be them. Sheepy: Bedi: If you never interact with them, they won't interact with you. Sheepy: Maxi: They're all busy, too. Sheepy: Maxi: Especially Primo. Myrrdin, too. Sheepy: Maxi: Magnus doesn't seem to be busy, but we've never really interacted much... Arsé-kun: Kay: Bet that cat's available. Goddamn furball. Sheepy: Maxi: Ah, Mewlin. Arsé-kun: *A wild Mewlin appears in a furry flash!* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: You called, mew? Sheepy: Maxi: Huh? Oh, no, your name came up, that's all. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Sad! I'm here now. *he rubs against Maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: Meril made it here safe and sound, thankfully. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Great! I only saw one car with damage outside today! Sheepy: Maxi: That was Meril's doing. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Who else? Arsé-kun: Noah: *cat...............* Sheepy: Maxi: The police didn't seem disturbed by it. Apparently, this is a frequent occurrence. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: They're on first-name basis. You just say "Meril was in the road" and they nod and help tow your car. Sheepy: Maxi: That's...sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedi, good luck marrying into this. Rest in shit. Sheepy: Bedi: I will... do my best. Sheepy: Bedi: Please work hard not to go insane from Griflet's family... Arsé-kun: Kay: Way too late for that. I've already gone through the 5 stages of grief and landed on acceptance. Sheepy: Maxi: It's easy to get used to us. Some of us are more normal than others. Just start with them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Honestly, you're the most basic bitch I've seen yet. You're just a guy. Sheepy: Maxi: Ummm... I'd think Myrrdin is closer. Sheepy: Maxi: He's just a man who loves talking about his wife... Sheepy: Maxi:...His wife who tried to kill Primo, I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... He sounds like a loser. You're just an idiot. Sheepy: Maxi: I don't consider myself stupid. I'm a college graduate... Arsé-kun: Kay: Your first mistake was taking me at face value. Your second is not having friends. Get on that. I'm getting drunk. Sheepy: Maxi: Most people don't lie, I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not lying. Do I sound like Merlin's... Wait, fuck. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do I sound like purple bastard deluxe pissbitch? Sheepy: Maxi: Honesty is key. Lying is harmful for both others and yourself. That's what my grandfather always said. Arsé-kun: *Kay is mentally counting wizards* Sheepy: Maxi: Misyr. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what I said. Sheepy: Maxi: Myrrdin says that it's his chuunibyou phase. Sheepy: Maxi:....Anyway, he was very honest before his disappearance, I thought... Arsé-kun: Kay: Tragic. Local area man goes through the wringer. Sheepy: Maxi: If you intend to get a drink, the bartender is my grandson, Meril. Sheepy: Maxi: Sometimes he's a deer. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks towards the bar* Sheepy: *Meril is dressed in a nice suit emblazoned with a deer on the back. He's chatting with customers. He looks perfectly normal.* Arsé-kun: *merlin is there, scribbling on his lil notepad. local man will have to paint a fucking car. pain* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Outlining a car before I forget. I'm gonna have to paint this later. Sheepy: Bedi: Ohhh. Sheepy: Bedi: There's one car who becomes a man. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... What? Sheepy: Bedi: Bumblepig. Half man, half car... they call him... Transformcar! Arsé-kun: Kay: now I'm definitely getting drunk. Sheepy: Bedi: ....Sorry. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies. It just popped into my mind. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Transformers?? Sheepy: Bedi:....They do transform. Sheepy: Bedi: Into men. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I guess?? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... Sheepy: *Peter is still hiding under a chair.* Arsé-kun: *Noah has ceased to exist in the public eye. he's up to something or other* Sheepy: *Noah in a public place what will he do* Arsé-kun: *get lost* Sheepy: Meril: Oh, you're new here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yup. This thing brought me along. *he nudges merlin* Sheepy: Meril:.....? Sheepy: Meril: Oh, you're 14. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure am! Hi Grampa! Sheepy: Meril: Sorry to say, I don't give family discounts. Sheepy: Meril: Have you discovered your curse yet? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thankfully not yet! Sheepy: Meril: You will. Some of us brought it upon ourselves so we would not have to face worse alternatives. Sheepy: Meril: You might want to find a tolerable curse so you don't have to deal with one like Morne's. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Morne got brought back. Sheepy: Meril:......So now he can be cursed anew? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do we get cursed more than once?? Sheepy: Meril: I don't know. Sheepy: Meril: We are all cursed due to the Cursebearer. Sheepy: Meril: He is unforgiving. He doesn't feel bad for what he has given us. But the curses keep us in check. Sheepy: Meril: Did you want a drink? Sheepy: Meril: The curses prevent us from growing too comfortable and domineering over those who cannot fight back. While none of us are malicious towards humans, we cannot say that this isn't partly due to the curses... Sheepy: Meril: ...Are you aware that our curses were born from the ill will of humans? With enough willpower, humans can plant upon us curses that, despite our combined knowledge of magic, we cannot remove. Sheepy: Meril: As well, most of our curses are isolating. Most of us have limited contact with humans. This, too, keeps us in check. Sheepy: Meril: It's important that you find your own curse before it finds you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Got it. Thanks for the advice, Grampa. Sheepy: Meril: It's no problem at all. Sheepy: Meril: Make sure to choose wisely. Sheepy: Meril:...By the way, have you two decided on drinks? Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe. Which of those fruity-looking ones will get me dead faster? Sheepy: Meril: Ahh... this one. *Hs points to one on the list* Arsé-kun: Kay: That one, then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then I'd like the other! Sheepy: Meril: *he starts preparing the drinks* Arsé-kun: *Kay waits* Sheepy: *Meril finishes mixing Kay's drink first and places it in front of him before moving on to Merlin's. It looks good!* Arsé-kun: *Kay thanks Meril before trying it. it good* Sheepy: Meril: I'm glad that it's to your taste. Sheepy: *After a bit of time, Meril finishes making Merlin's drink as well and puts it in front of him. It, too, looks tasty!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks, Grampa! Sheepy: Meril: You're welcome. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bediiii, do you want anything? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't drink alcohol... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who said it had to be? Sheepy: Bedi: Most drinks in bars are alcoholic. Arsé-kun: Kay: They can have non-alcohol. Designated drivers n' all. Sheepy: Bedi: ............... Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes? Sheepy: Bedi: Our designated driver is drinking. Arsé-kun: Kay: Typical Merlin Intelligence. *he takes another drink* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not driving a car!! Sheepy: Meril: It's a good way to go places you've never been before. Sheepy: Meril: It's incredibly reckless. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're taking an uber, and I'm beating Merlin with the first branch I find. Sheepy: Meril: You should act more responsibly, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't think about it ^^;;;; Sheepy: Meril: Consider it in the future, then. If people entrust their safety to you, you need to think about how your actions will affect them as well. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's being considered! Arsé-kun: *A few bulbs flicker. It is raining a lot outside, too* Sheepy: *Meril looks under the bar. Peter, now Chii, snuck under there at some point. He's trembling in fear.* Arsé-kun: Kay: It's just rain, fluffy. Sheepy: Chii: Chiiiii...! *He absolutely, totally, disagrees on that!* Sheepy: Bedi: Why would Zeus come here? He has women to chase and thunderbolts to toss. Sheepy: Chii: Chiiiiii?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Quit using the name, Bedi. Sheepy: Bedi: I've only used it once. Sheepy: Meril: It'll be a problem if he makes an appearance. Sheepy: Meril: If he starts something with the customers, there's not much we can do. Arsé-kun: *you know when it's tense and the hair on ur arms and neck stands up? yeah. it's electric.* Sheepy: Chii: Ch-chiiiii!! *He puts his hooves over his head* Sheepy: Bedi:....What's this feeling...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably bad. Sheepy: Meril: We'll make sure nothing happens to our precious guests. Don't worry. Sheepy: Bedi: Didn't you just say you couldn't do anything about this situation...? heepy: *Maxi is texting in the background. Based on the serious expression on his face, it's not for fun.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's phone goes off so he checks* Sheepy: Maxi: [chat] Zeus is arriving at the casino, yet he is already in the casino. What do I do? Evacuate everyone? Reply quickly, please. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] He is not known to randomly destroy buildings for no reason. He is lawful and will not do things without reason. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Addition: He'd be showing up to pummel the small one. Lots of us in crossfire. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Toss the little one outside. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] It is the only way to guarantee that no uninvolved parties are dragged into their spat. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Small one is one of my friends!! :V Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Irrelevant. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] The little one is being pursued by Zeus. Your attempts to protect them will not pan out. Either they can handle it themselves or they are destined to be slain by Zeus. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] @Primo @Misyr One of you two deal with it! I'm busy. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] By the way, do not sacrifice people. Those who feel betrayed deliver the worst of curses. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Obviously!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Rushing to teleport the humans out could result in injury or death. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I'm watching the location as we speak. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] And? Any advice? Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Worst case scenario, we throw @Misyr at him. Sheepy: Maxi: [chat] I thought you said no sacrifices. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] That would result in No Casino. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] @Maxi Do you have insurance? Sheepy: Maxi: [chat] Anyway. What do I do? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Alternative suggestion. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Treat him like a VIP while the little one slips out the back. Arsé-kun: *Kay decides he's just gonna. Go over there. Away from the plot* Sheepy: *Bedi follows him* Arsé-kun: *Merlin opts to stay put. He's staying with Grampa* Sheepy: *Chii stays under the bar. Nobody will find him there! Absolutely not!* Sheepy: *Meril keeps an eye on the door* Sheepy: Meril: We will keep our precious guests safe. Don't worry. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] The situation will be handled. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] How? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] It will be handled. Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] How? Are you gonna fuck that old man? Sheepy: Mint: [chat] I have no part in the handling. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Wow Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I sent that early. Mint being cryptic is a shock. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] An omen of some sort. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Frightening. Arsé-kun: *It's raining harder. People have started leaving so they can get out before it rains even worse. sorry maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: This is going to be a mess... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only if we're not... Um. Well, you'll be fine! Sheepy: Maxi: Even if that guy got us into this mess to begin with, we can't sacrifice him... Sheepy: Peter: Ch-chiiiii!! Might I remind you that you summoned him...! Why am I to blame?! Sheepy: Maxi: That's... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It can't be helped! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin gets off of Maxi and onto the counter* Sheepy: Meril: Your fur is messy. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I know!!! It's horrible!! I can't even lick my own fur! Sheepy: Meril: That's so unfortunate. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's so sad. Can we get one likes? Sheepy: Peter: Likes what...? Sheepy: Meril: Now there is a man under the bar... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Make that two! Move over! *he jumps down to behind the counter* Sheepy: Peter: Chii?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I still don't like Mint not explaining how it's being handled. Sheepy: Meril: He's not the type to be cryptic. Sheepy: Peter: Chii...? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Either he's been asked not to say anything or he doesn't know. Sheepy: Peter: Handled...? Arsé-kun: Noah: Handle what...? *he is still alive* Sheepy: Meril: Ahhh... Sheepy: Meril: A storm god. Arsé-kun: Noah: ... *he glances towards a window nervously* .... What kind of storm? Sheepy: Meril: One produced by a... ... that does not help. Sheepy: Meril: A thunderstorm. Sheepy: Meril: The power may go out. He may be here any moment. Sheepy: Meril: Are you prepared? Arsé-kun: Noah: Um? No? Do we need a boat?? Sheepy: Meril: He is supposedly after this little sheep-man's life. Sheepy: Meril: Boat...why a boat? Arsé-kun: Noah: Storms lead to floods! Sheepy: Peter: It's not a sheep, chiii. Chii is a divine beast. Arsé-kun: *Zeus is patiently standing there, menacingly. His patience can last exactly 5 minutes. It has been 4.* Sheepy: Maxi: ...Did you want to come inside? Arsé-kun: Zeus: I would prefer not to. Send out Jupiter. Sheepy: Maxi: I'm sorry, but I can't do that. Sheepy: Maxi: I could never place my hands on a customer. Arsé-kun: Zeus: Then I am coming in there. Sheepy: Maxi: If you come in here, you will have to abide by the rules of the casino. Sheepy: Maxi: As a lawful god, I am sure you would not want to tarnish your reputation by portraying yourself as a rule breaker. Arsé-kun: Zeus: I am picking up my *eugh* brother. Is that against any rulings? Sheepy: Peter: Chiiiii! You don't intend to pick me up! You intend to pick me off!! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Same thing. Sheepy: Peter: I never did anything wrong, chii. I did everything you asked without verbal complaint... Sheepy: Peter: Everyone will lose trust in you if you kill a law-abiding citizen! Arsé-kun: *Zeus comes inside. Electrifying.* Arsé-kun: Zeus: Since when has that mattered? Sheepy: Peter: Trust is what keeps them loyal to you. If it were fear alone, you'd be dead, chii. Sheepy: *Despite his tough words, Peter's still shaking and hiding under the bar.* Arsé-kun: *Noah's gripping a barstool through his sleeves.* Sheepy: Peter: Not even you are immune to death. If you kill me, you will lose everything...! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Finally grew a spine, did you? To talk back to me? Sheepy: Peter: You'd throw away free labor for seemingly no reason. Sheepy: Peter: You'd pursue someone who did nothing wrong. Sheepy: Peter: That's neither wise nor just, chii. Maybe you lost something? Like your values? Arsé-kun: Zeus: *sigh* You sound like Hera. Think of something original for once. Sheepy: Peter: I know someone capable of wiping you out of existence, chii. He's not scary like you. He doesn't threaten people. Sheepy: Peter: You might bark loudly because you're the strongest around in your home, but here, one wrong step and you could find yourself in trouble! Arsé-kun: Zeus: I'm giving you two minutes, Jupiter, before I come over there. Sheepy: Peter: You intend to kill me! Arsé-kun: Zeus: For all of ten minutes before you spring back like a toothache. Sheepy: Peter: At least explain your reasons! Arsé-kun: Zeus: I don't like you. Sheepy: Peter: Do you intend to keep chasing me down and killing me repeatedly...? I don't understand... for what reason...? Arsé-kun: Zeus: Until it stops being fun. *<- absolutely unapologetic* Sheepy: Peter: Chii... So, you have no good reason... Sheepy: Peter: I could still be useful... Sheepy: Peter: You're being stupid! Everyone is losing respect for you. Arsé-kun: Very Far Background Kay: That implies any to begin with! Sheepy: Peter: They're losing trust in you. A king cannot be a king without trust from his people! Even if he is strong, they will overthrow him. Arsé-kun: *Zeus just looks bored. He really doesn't care.* Sheepy: Peter: Does none of that matter to you? Arsé-kun: Zeus: You can say what you want, but I haven't been overthrown nor will I. Sheepy: Peter: Like an attack on the nerves or the brain. Arsé-kun: Zeus: All it takes to end this is showing yourself. I know where you are. I can see you. Sheepy: Peter: You'll kill me the second I show myself. Sheepy: Peter: I don't trust you to do anything different. Arsé-kun: Zeus: I could do worse. *he starts moving closer* Make a decision. Sheepy: Peter: By the way, don't you personally know that actions like yours lead to one's downfall? Arsé-kun: Zeus: You said that already. Sheepy: Peter: You slew Cronus for trying to kill his children. You're trying to kill your brother. Arsé-kun: Zeus: He intended permanence. It's not the same. Sheepy: Peter: You are crueler. Arsé-kun: Zeus: To you, maybe. Sheepy: Peter: To me! What do I care if you're kind to others? This is your true nature. Arsé-kun: Zeus: Why would a storm care who gets struck down? Of course it is. Sheepy: Peter: Yet you care who gets struck down. Sheepy: Peter: Because you consistently pursue me! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Then quit being a lightningrod. Sheepy: Peter: Perhaps I'll be sweeping you up and putting you in a dustbin before long. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 11 Arsé-kun: *Noah takes the chance to throw his hands onto Zeus' arm! He's flung off quickly, but the ashes aren't.* Sheepy: Peter:....! Arsé-kun: Zeus: Cute trick. *he brushes some ashes off* Don't try again. Sheepy: *Peter - now Jupiter - rushes over to Noah to check on him. Zeus has successfully lured him out of his hiding spot.* Arsé-kun: *Zeus starts aiming a lance at Jupiter when he's stopped by cold steel against his neck and the rattle of chains. Death is here.* Sheepy: Jupiter: ...! *He grasps his own lance tighter. He seems to be considering stabbing Zeus during this window of opportunity but he's emotionally conflicted.* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I advise a withdrawal. I am not the worst of what is to come for you. Arsé-kun: Zeus: You're Peaceful Death. You wouldn't try if your life depended on it. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiiii.... Arsé-kun: Thanatos: It isn't my life. Sheepy: Jupiter: Dustbin Zeus, dustbin Zeus... Arsé-kun: *Thanatos pulls his sword back, leaving a nasty gash on Zeus' neck. Zeus seems mildly annoyed at most* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: There won't be enough of you left to fill a coffin if you do not withdraw. Last warning. Sheepy: Jupiter:.....*He looks away from Zeus and towards the windows. His danger sensors are going off. Something is more dangerous than Zeus.* Arsé-kun: *Zeus notices and follows Jupiter's gaze. How can something be worse than him?* Sheepy: *Misyr is in true form, visible from the window, standing outside. He's staring directly at Zeus. The land at his feet has turned to ash. The rain, too, turns to ash before if can hit him.* Sheepy: Maxi: Is that what he meant by handled...?! What is that?! I really, really don't want it in my casino! Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's Grampa :) Sheepy: Maxi:...Which one? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yours :) Sheepy: Maxi:....Huh? Sheepy: Maxi: But... he doesn't....what? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Good luck, Zeus. I'll be waiting with the broom and dustpan. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiiiii... Zeus, you should run away. It's okay to retreat. Sheepy: Jupiter: This is one you can't win. Arsé-kun: *Zeus is weighing his options. On one hand, he could zap that thing out of existence. On the other, lightning. The answer is always lightning.* Sheepy: *Misyr is struck by lightning! After seeming stunned for a moment, he begins approaching the casino quickly, eyes focused on Zeus.* Sheepy: *Misyr busts into the casino, surprisingly not turning the area to ash!* Arsé-kun: Zeus: I was about to take this out to you. Sheepy: Misyr: It seemed like you were going to cower in here, so I decided to make things easier for myself. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Out with both of you. None inside of this location are to die this day. I'll kill you both if I must. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh, fine, fine. Arsé-kun: *Zeus and Misyr Take It Outside* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ......... I truly hate dealing with that man. My apologies not being here sooner. Sheepy: Meril: Thank you for your help. Sheepy: *Jupiter is trying to keep up the strong facade, but now that Zeus is gone and the effects of adrenaline are fading, he's begun to tremble.* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Quite welcome. *he sheathes his sword* Are you well, Jupiter? Sheepy: Jupiter: Once again, I considered running away and leaving everyone to deal with my problems... I've hid behind you again... now I'm hiding behind Noah and Misyr, too. Sheepy: Jupiter:....It's just so pathetic. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wrong! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You stood up to him anyway! Y'know what that is?? Sheepy: Jupiter:.....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's cool!!!! Sheepy: Jupiter: I only said those things to buy time for help to get here... Sheepy: Jupiter:...Sorry, Thanatos. Thank you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You're very welcome. I'm sure Olympus will love to hear of Zeus' latest mess. Sheepy: Jupiter:...How do you manage to stand up to him without being afraid? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I cannot be killed permanently. He can. Sheepy: Jupiter: That makes sense... Sheepy: Jupiter: Dionysus doesn't seem afraid of him either. Sheepy: Jupiter: I have to be able to stand up to him one day... but he's really scary. Arsé-kun: Thanny: He can't scare you if he's dead. *he sits on one of his coffin* Sheepy: Jupiter: But if he dies, won't everyone be upset? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I did not specify permanently. Sheepy: Jupiter:...Maybe if he understands how it feels, he won't inflict it upon me again. Arsé-kun: *Thanny considers HIS options. It's mostly merlins here... oh, whatever* Sheepy: Meril: As thanks for resolving our problem, would you like a drink on the house? Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiii... it'll get rain in it... if you go for that choice, you may want to bring an umbrella. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um... That isn't literal. Sheepy: Jupiter: Noah, are you feeling better? Arsé-kun: Noah: A little sore, but I'm okay. Are you? Sheepy: Jupiter: Physically, I'm unharmed. Sorry for not defending you. Arsé-kun: Noah: It's okay. I got him good. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... Where are your clothes? Sheepy: Jupiter: My clothes... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ...... Yes, Meril, I'd love that. Sheepy: Jupiter: They are still with my Peter form. Sheepy: Maxi: By the way, please put the gun show away. Shirts and pants are required indoors. Sheepy: Jupiter: What us the point of having toilets if people are banned from using them? So strange. Arsé-kun: Thanny: If you're willing, my usual. Sheepy: Meril: Of course. Sheepy: *Meril begins preparing a strawberry daiquiri.* Sheepy: Maxi: Usual...? ... Please put the gun show away. Arsé-kun: *Thanny unhooks his coffins from his back and takes a seat at the bar before starting to fiddle with his helmet* Arsé-kun: Noah: What's a gun? Sheepy: Maxi: Ah... Sheepy: Jupiter: It goes bang-bang. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Maxi's trying to tell you to put clothes on. Sheepy: Jupiter: It's a weapon that uses explosive powder to propel metal into people's bodies. Sheepy: Jupiter: You pull the trigger, and.. bang-bang, chii. Sheepy: Jupiter: I have clothes on. Arsé-kun: *Thanny glances around the merlins* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Zeus has perished for the time being. Misyr has as well. No winner. Sheepy: Jupiter: Zeus is dead? Arsé-kun: Thanny: For the moment. Sheepy: Jupiter: Maybe he'll learn that it's wrong to kill me... Sheepy: Jupiter:....And then he won't hate me and try to kill me anymore, chiiiii... Arsé-kun: *Thanny gets his helmet and fabric off his head and sets both on the bar counter before adjusting his hair. gotta fix that* Sheepy: *Meril finishes preparing the strawberry daiquiri and puts it on front of Thanny* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Thank you. Sheepy: Jupiter: This seems like a place Dionysus would like to hang out... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It does. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew of this place. Sheepy: Meril: .....A blond? One red eye, one green? Arsé-kun: Thanny: That's the one. Sheepy: Meril: He's visited a few times. Sheepy: Meril: His critique is very helpful. Arsé-kun: Thanny: How rare for him to be helpful. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Maxi, you look confused. Sheepy: Maxi: I really am...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's okay! Kay and I attract weirdness all the time! Sheepy: Maxi: Greek gods....... in my casino.......? My grandfather's some sort of monster........ and nobody else cares........... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Dio's my mixed media teacher! Grampa Misyr's been like that a while but he hides it. I think it's super neat looking! Arsé-kun: Noah: *piping up* I'm at fault partially for Misyr looking that way. Um. Sorry. I caused that and stole your teacher. Sheepy: Maxi: What? Arsé-kun: Noah: I was trying to find someone that could save me... He survived! Sheepy: Maxi: ........................ Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... um. Sorry. Sheepy: Maxi: So you forced him to break his promise and turned him into a cruel liar...? Arsé-kun: Noah: I didn't do that part. Raphael says that's the trauma. Sheepy: Maxi: The trauma that you caused, right? Arsé-kun: Noah: Not on purpose..! Sheepy: Maxi: He's been painted as a liar... he's claiming he's evil... because you intentionally dragged him into this. I can't forgive you, even if you didn't intend for him to turn out this way. Arsé-kun: Noah: That's fine! Sheepy: Maxi:?! Arsé-kun: Noah: I did cause it. *shrug* Sheepy: Maxi:.....Well, as long as you don't expect me to treat you warmly just because he's seemingly forgiven you... Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't expect it at all. You're fine. Sheepy: Jupiter: If you treat him cruelly, I will not hesitate to step in...! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Don't bother. It wouldn't be worth it. Sheepy: Jupiter:...Very sorry, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't get involved, Peter. He's right. Sheepy: Jupiter:...... *He grimaces* Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't look at me like that. I'm sure Misyr's life would have gone well if I'd just fallen off the ark. *another shrug* He didn't deserve any of that. Sheepy: Jupiter: Ark? Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't worry about it. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiii... you might have broken something. That would have been very sad, I think... Arsé-kun: Noah: Is that why my arm hurts? Sheepy: Jupiter: You should ask Raphael to xray it. Arsé-kun: Noah: Is that some sort of healing? Sheepy: Jupiter: It's to see if your bones are broken. Arsé-kun: Noah: Oh. That's probably not needed. Sheepy: Jupiter: Why not? Arsé-kun: Noah: They probably are. Sheepy: Jupiter: In the meantime... Arsé-kun: *during all of this, misyr (humanoid) and raph are victory smooching in a luvmart parking lot. they are unaware of the indoors and the situations* Sheepy: Jupiter: Try not to movr. Arsé-kun: Noah: um. ok. Sheepy: Jupiter: Or you might break it worse. Arsé-kun: Noah: ^^; Sheepy: Meril: Should we be calling an ambulance? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Considering Misyr was here, Raphael should not be far behind. He can deal with it. Sheepy: Meril: I understand. Arsé-kun: Raph: *finally coming indoors after shaking off the excess water* Sorry for being late! Is everyone all right? Sheepy: Jupiter: Noah has broken bones. Arsé-kun: Raph: Peter, put your clothes on before you catch a cold. Arsé-kun: *Raph comes over and heals what he can, and then Does His Job* Sheepy: *Jupiter swaps back into Peter.* Sheepy: *Misyr bursts in after Raph and beelines towards Noah* Arsé-kun: Noah: ...... Misyr, I uh. Sheepy: Misyr: I successfully didn't destroy everything in my path! Sheepy: Misyr: Incredible, isn't it?! Arsé-kun: Noah: Wow!!! Arsé-kun: Noah: I'd hug you if I didn't break half my bones jumping Peter's brother! Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Only half? Arsé-kun: Noah: I got my hands on him ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Arsé-kun: Noah: also i uh. Sheepy: Misyr:...Yeah? Arsé-kun: Noah: ... I told Max. Sheepy: Misyr:....What'd you tell him? Arsé-kun: Noah: That I caused everything that happened to you. If you changed, that's my fault. Sheepy: Misyr: .... Sheepy: Misyr: Noah, you don't have to worry about that. Arsé-kun: Noah: Don't say it's not. I'll dust you. Sheepy: Misyr: I only changed physically. Arsé-kun: Noah: No you didn't. Sheepy: Misyr: Such confidence for a man who never met me before that... Arsé-kun: *Noah takes on a more serious tone* Arsé-kun: Noah: Merlin, God forbid, I didn't watch you completely break down over the course of several weeks to hear you lie to me. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! How much of it is a lie? Arsé-kun: Noah: You're a liar all the time. Sheepy: Misyr: Obviously. I’m the lying demon king. Sheepy: Misyr: I have been, and always will be, a liar. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great, so that means you've been lying to Grampa Maxi too! The mystery is solved! Sheepy: Misyr: Yet, a liar needs to tell the truth sometimes or nobody will believe him. Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks unimpressed.* Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry to get your hopes up. Sheepy: Misyr: I’ve been being honest about him. Arsé-kun: *Thanny leans over the counter to say something to Meril* Sheepy: Maxi: I don’t know what I did to make you hate me, but I’m very sorry… Sheepy: Misyr: This isn’t something you can just apologize for and hope it’s resolved, Maxi. Sheepy: Misyr: It’s taking everything I’ve got not to crush you and turn you into the ash I walk upon. Sheepy: Maxi: ?! Arsé-kun: Noah: He's lying. Sheepy: Misyr: So you claim. Sheepy: Maxi: Why would he lie…? Arsé-kun: Noah: I've heard everything you've ever said, Misyr, King of speaking to his subjects. Arsé-kun: Noah: Shall I repeat thine commandments, oh lord? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Sheepy: Misyr; Do your feelings about things not change over time? Sheepy: Misyr: You have not changed me, but my opinions if things have. Arsé-kun: Noah: Wrong. Sheepy: Misyr: If you really want to spread the words I spoke to my people, who am I to stop you? Arsé-kun: Noah: Ahem. *he musses up his hair to try and match Misyr's. he has practiced this before.* "I keep seeing my grandson dead in my own hands, everyone. Do any of you have any recommendations?" *he pauses briefly* "I figured as much. If I'm going to be responsible, I'll just never speak to him again. Nice and easy! So simple, even a basic demon can do it!" Sheepy: Misyr: ….. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't even recall most of your daily statements! That one stuck because that's cruel! Sheepy: Maxi: You don’t have to worry. We can’t die, so… please drop the act… Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes, you can. Sheepy: Maxi: What? Arsé-kun: Thanny: If Misyr disintegrates you, there is no coming back. Game over. Sheepy: Maxi: … Arsé-kun: Thanny: There are other methods as well. Losing your soul permanently, for example. Sheepy: Maxi: So he’s threatening me because he’s worried he might accidentally hurt me…? But he doesn’t threaten Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't need his help hurting myself. I'm an idiot. Sheepy: Maxi: Losing my soul sounds frightening… Arsé-kun: *Thanny leans towards Maxi and mutters something.* Sheepy: Maxi: …? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?? Sheepy: *Maxi hesitantly nods slightly* Sheepy: Misyr: If that’s the spin you want to put on it, who can stop you? Arsé-kun: Noah: Not you. Sheepy: Misyr: No, I can’t stop it. Sheepy: Misyr: But that doesn’t mean I have to subscribe to that view. Arsé-kun: *Merlin hops off his seat and goes to hang out with Kay and Bedi.* Arsé-kun: Noah: It's a good thing you didn't hear the responses to it. Most of them were "Just kill him then" or "Bring him over so I can speak to him!" or "Make it look like an accident!" Sheepy: Misyr: You know what happens when you try to justify a monster’s action with noble goals you decided for it, yes? Arsé-kun: Noah: We don't get punished and can do it a second time? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe if you were the monster. Arsé-kun: Noah: :) Sheepy: Misyr: Those responses were just echoing my thoughts. Arsé-kun: Noah: Lie. Sheepy: Misyr: Who are you to decide lies and truths? Arsé-kun: Noah: I've been watching you for over five hundred years. I can tell, Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: I could do it right now. I would enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Come over here, then. Let Death be thy witness. Sheepy: Misyr: … There’s but one thing holding me back. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Come over here anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: If I take this step, I’ll be disowned by the Merlin family, I’m sure. Sheepy: Misyr: Then they’ll lock me up. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Whether you act or not, I still want you here. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I wish to speak with you in closer quarters. Sheepy: Misyr: … Fine. Sheepy: *Misyr approaches Thanny* Arsé-kun: *Thanatos finishes putting his helmet back on and stands up* Sheepy: Misyr: I’m not interested in fighting you. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You're about to be. Sheepy: Misyr: …..? Arsé-kun: *Thanatos' sword comes dangerously close to Misyr, but doesn't reach him. The blood dripping off of it does hit Misyr's shoe, though.* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Then you wanted this, yes? Arsé-kun: *he says, his sword through Maximillion's chest* Sheepy: Misyr: *He looks over to Maxi, then back at Thanny* ……. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I can grant a more peaceful death than anything you would have done. Sheepy: Misyr: That’s a good thing, isn’t it? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You tell me. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos plunges his hand into Maxi's back and rips his soul out before kicking Maxi off his sword and into Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: … Ahhh. I see. Sheepy: Misyr: *He shoves the body away* You’re basing it on what Noah said, aren’t you? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I am basing my actions on my own knowledge. The Fates are cruel. Sheepy: Misyr: “He died in my own hands”. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You are not holding him. Sheepy: Misyr: So as long as I don’t recreate that scene, that death will not occur. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You do not seem to understand how fate works. What you see may not be what occurs. Fate is cruel and will try to trick you into performing their cruel acts. Sheepy: Misyr: If it’s fate, I can’t stop it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You've already averted one fate today. Why not another? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, let’s see. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m not cruel. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: "It’s taking everything I’ve got not to crush you and turn you into the ash I walk upon." Sheepy: Misyr: The death you delivered upon him is supposedly is less painful than what I would give him. Sheepy: Misyr: Saving him just to crush him? I’m not that cruel. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Why don't you check if he's deceased if you're so sure of yourself. Sheepy: Misyr: If he wasn’t deceased, Raphael would be trying to heal him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If Archangel Raphael interrupts, I am cutting him down. Sheepy: Misyr: If you try, I’ll crush you. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: He's not making much progress either way. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. That’s how life is! Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ..... He is not dead yet, since you are too stubborn to check. Sheepy: Misyr: He won’t die until I put my hands on him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Wrong. He will live. That will not be the trigger. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Death's promise. He will survive your touch. Sheepy: Misyr: Live if I do, live if I don’t. Yeah? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Then there’s no reason to. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: .... You're testing my patience. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m not stupid. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If you are going to be so full of hubris, at least observe that he is still breathing. Sheepy: Misyr: That reaper kid over there is your student, isn’t he? He’s very quick and efficient. Sheepy: Misyr: So presumably, you, too, are efficient. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: .............. Sheepy: Misyr: You’d have put it in a coffin by now and left if this was real. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: That would not permanently kill a Merlin. Merely stasis, like 12. Sheepy: Misyr: Hence, his body being alive. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Confirm for me if you want him deceased. Sheepy: Misyr: I want to destroy him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Do you know what can permanently end a life? Sheepy: Misyr: I want to take that smile away from him. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Pitiful. That is your motive? Sheepy: Misyr: My motive is hatred. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Do you know what happens to a soul when it is consumed? Sheepy: Misyr: Presumably it’s totally destroyed. Sheepy: Misyr: If it lived on inside of you, that’d be freaky. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: That soul can not be recreated. Permanently. I will confirm two more times. Are you certain? Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it suddenly my job to decide this? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I do not want you changing your mind. You had the same intentions. Death. Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm… it’s unfortunate. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: .... I am accepting that as a "yes". Arsé-kun: *Thanatos raises Maxi's soul over his head and opens his jaws before giving Misyr another look (presumably)* Sheepy: Misyr: If I let you do it, I’ll miss out on the chance to do it myself. But I’m not so cruel as to save a guy I intend to crush. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ... "If"? Sheepy: Misyr: Do you have issues with my phrasing? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I do. I want a solid "yes" or "no". Nothing else. Sheepy: Misyr: If I stop you, everyone will decide that I’m lying. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If you stop me, it is because you want to do it. Sheepy: Misyr: ……… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes or no. Quickly. I am starving. Sheepy: Misyr: Then get lunch or something. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes. Or. No. Sheepy: Misyr: This isn’t my decision to make. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Last chance. Sheepy: Misyr: It’s better than what would happen to him if I did it, yeah? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: That is up to you to decide. Yes or no. Sheepy: Misyr: You’ve given me many last chances. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I am often called too kind for my office. Sheepy: Misyr: But I’m not interested in dictating your actions. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Fine. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe ask 8 or 9? They’ll feel more strongly about it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Yes. Or. No. Sheepy: Misyr: You say it’s painless, don’t you? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ........... Answer or I eat you too. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m asking you. Is it painless? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Why do you care? Sheepy: Misyr: Because I’m not a really cruel guy. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Shame. I am. Sheepy: Misyr: Is it painless? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Ignored. Failure to answer is an affirmative. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos drops Maxi's soul into his jaws, which snap shut. He tilts his head for a moment, as if considering the flavor, and then rights himself.* Sheepy: Misyr: ……… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Oh.... Oh, that's good. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, it was painless. Better than the alternative. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ..... His body has three minutes. Make it count. Sheepy: Misyr: What do you expect me to do in 3 minutes? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I don't care. His death is certain. Nothing you do will matter. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos walks away, wiping off his sword.* Sheepy: Misyr: Whether you did that or not, it was certain. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos ignores him* heepy: Misyr: … What a creep. Arsé-kun: *Maximillion is still on the ground, bleeding out.* Sheepy: Misyr: *He looks down at Maxi’s body* Arsé-kun: *Maxi has started wheezing* Sheepy: Misyr: … Hey, Maxi. You’re really an unlucky guy, aren’t you? Arsé-kun: Maxi: wh.... what...? Sheepy: Misyr: Had your curse been anything else, you’d have made it out of this. Arsé-kun: Maxi: whhhhh.... *wheeze* what does that mean...? Sheepy: Misyr: Having an evil guy like me as a grandfather. Sheepy: Misyr: But if this is painless, it’s the better choice. If it saves you from me, it’s the better choice. Arsé-kun: Maxi: What did I *wheeze, wheeze* do to... Deserve this? Sheepy: Misyr: You did nothing. Arsé-kun: Maxi: Then why...? Sheepy: Misyr: As I said, I’m an evil guy. Arsé-kun: Maxi: But you *wheeze* You kept my watch... Sheepy: Misyr: ……… Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I did. Of course I did. I would never get rid of a gift you gave me. Arsé-kun: Maxi: Then..... why....? Sheepy: Misyr: Because… Sheepy: Misyr: I kept thinking. You must’ve been so happy. That I had to get out of there to return to you before you picked your name. I couldn’t disappoint you. Sheepy: Misyr: Then, a little voice spoke in me. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is everybody else happily living their lives while I suffer? Sheepy: Misyr: You, especially… a lucky guy living a cozy life while all I wanted was someone to kill me. Sheepy: Misyr: I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Arsé-kun: Maxi: ....... You remembered...? Sheepy: Misyr: Does it matter? I failed to show up. Arsé-kun: Maxi: I thought.... You did it on purpose.... *cough* Sheepy: Misyr: Of course not. I’d never lie to you. Sheepy: Misyr: … Hey. Arsé-kun: Maxi: ....? Sheepy: Misyr: … Merlin. I’m sorry. For breaking my promise. For turning into a real evil guy. … And now. For giving up. Arsé-kun: Maxi: Grandfather..... Sheepy: Misyr: … Not that apologies mean anything at this point. Sheepy: Misyr: I’m still a rotten demon king to my core. Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: *Maxi gets into a coughing fit.* Sheepy: Misyr: ………. If I’d just stopped him……. Arsé-kun: Maxi: ..... I forgive you. Sheepy: Misyr: …….. It’s okay to hate me, you know? Arsé-kun: Maxi: I don't. I still *another coughing fit* Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin……? Sheepy: *Misyr pulls Maxi close. He forgot. He forgot!* Arsé-kun: *Right as he does this, Maxi's life fades away. Maximillion died in Misyr's arms. The very thing he tried to avoid.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey… hey. Wake up… please. I’m sorry… I’m sorry…please… *He’s begun crying…* M-Merlin… I’m so sorry… Arsé-kun: *Some chain rattling later, there's tapping on Misyr's shoulder* Sheepy: Misyr: …….. *He shakily looks up at the source of the tapping* Arsé-kun: *Maxi's soul is being offered back to him.* Sheepy: Misyr: … If I touch it, I’ll destroy it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I understand. Do not expect a second chance again. Don't mess it up this time. Sheepy: Misyr: Don’t worry. Sheepy: Misyr: I won’t. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I'm now very worried. You won't escape life that easily. Sheepy: Misyr: … Tell me. Sheepy: Misyr: Can I make it permanent? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Your soul already bears the marks of your previous attempts. Therefore, unless you get assistance, no. Sheepy: Misyr: If it’s got marks, eventually they’ll become deeper grooves, yeah? Arsé-kun: *Thanatos returns Maxi's soul* Sheepy: Misyr: I just have to go deeper and deeper until I shatter it. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Fracturing a soul won't kill an immortal, sorry to say. Sheepy: Misyr: An immortal can’t put together broken pieces, can they? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You're getting put into a padded room with that attitude. I'm leaving. That felt awful. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. See you later, Crow. Sheepy: Crow: *He looks over. Why is he being talked to?* Arsé-kun: Thanny: *walking up to Crow* I hope you got the soul in the alleyway. You need to drive. I was drinking. Sheepy: *Misyr exits through the front door* Sheepy: Crow: I did! No problem, I can drive! Arsé-kun: *Raph frowns and chases after Misyr* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr Rex, get back here or so help me God! Sheepy: Misyr: I’ve got places to be, Raph. Arsé-kun: Raph: No you goddamn don't. Sheepy: Misyr: Who made you boss? Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: I don’t remember that, but I trust you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Merlin. We are going home. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, Noah seemed tired. Arsé-kun: Raph: He is, and Peter needs to recover as well. You can take off tomorrow, okay? Sheepy: Misyr: ………. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: Great. Sheepy: Misyr: It’s important to go home. Arsé-kun: *Raph grabs Misyr's hand and drags him back inside* Sheepy: Misyr: Raph…..! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm handling the travel this time, exhaustion be damned. Sheepy: Misyr: I can make my own choices! Don’t take that right away from me! Arsé-kun: Raph: I know you can. I just don't want any rash decisions. Sheepy: Misyr: I don’t plan to make any rash decisions! Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Then at least tell Peter you're going out. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Sheepy: Misyr: He’ll know. Arsé-kun: Raph: To be polite. Sheepy: Misyr: ………. Sheepy: Misyr: Peter, I’m going out. Sheepy: Peter: …? Stay safe! Arsé-kun: *Raph lets Misyr go* Sheepy: *Misyr dashes out* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... As I was saying, did anyone else pick up on the suicidal overtones or just me? Sheepy: *Meril is helping Maxi into a chair* Arsé-kun: *Raph heals Maxi from where he is* Sheepy: Bedi: As an immortal, no matter how hard he tries, he can’t die… Arsé-kun: Merlin: The What. Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa… isn’t suicidal. He never was… Arsé-kun: Raph: No, no. He very much is. Even with the cycle of immortality on one's mental health, it's spectacularly bad. Sheepy: Maxi: ………… But immortals… can’t die. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, we can't. It doesn't stop the attempts, though. Sheepy: Maxi: But he wasn’t… Sheepy: Maxi: ……….. Sheepy: Maxi: I pushed him to that, didn’t I…? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. Definitely not. Sheepy: Maxi: ...We should go after him, shouldn't we? Sheepy: *Meril is quickly texting* Arsé-kun: Raph: We should, but give him some time to sort his feelings out too. Sheepy: Maxi: It'll be difficult to wait.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Just until I'm sure Peter and Noah can get back home safely. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *strutting over* I got it, I got it. I brought them here, I'll take 'em back. Go kick Grampa's ass. Sheepy: Maxi: Thank you. Sheepy: Meril:...I'll stay here. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I'll stay with you. I don't wanna go outside. It'll make me wet... Sheepy: Meril: I understand. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin sits on the counter. meow* Sheepy: *Meril looks back to his phone, visibly frustrated* Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] AAAAAAAAAAA Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Sheepy: Meril: [chat] It's true. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I'll confirm it. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] You were watching? Why didn't you do anything? Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I don't want to get killed, thank you very much! Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I see. So you think of him the same way. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] I didn't say by who. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I'm the Misyr critic of the family so I'll add my take: Why are you expecting someone who was trapped There for 500+ years to not have some issues?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Obviously we have to do something. Just don't be shocked that his behavior's all over the place. Arsé-kun: Mowlin: [chat] i;m sraying with meriol. pawe typoing Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Good idea. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He kept claiming we would lock him away. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] MSXZI IS WithRaphael yea yes yea Sheepy: Meril: [chat] This implies it's possible and is a choice we can take if the need arises. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] DENIED. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Glad that Maxi is better. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] If he decides to be evil, we will have to enact justice. Would you rather he commit horrible acts wherever he went? Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Denied x2. He DOESN'T is the thing. King of Lying Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Explain the lie in letting Maxi die. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] You heard everything. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] My roomie's response is "fuck you, that's the most choked up depressed issue motherfucker i've ever heard and i've heard myself speak". Thanks kay. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He *let* Maxi, his grandson and student, die when ALL he had to do was say that he did not want Maxi to die. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Then bitch at him when he's back! I'm gonna kick him Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Maxi -> His beloved grandson who he would do anything for Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Us -> Not that Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Maxi: the only guy he refused to acknowledge last time we met up Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Because he wants to kill him, apparently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] Hand typing- Merlin 14 is also in that beloved spot! Sheepy: Meril: [chat] If Maxi died for real, would 14 replace him as a target? Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] my bf would bitchslap him into space Sheepy: Meril: [chat] My concern is that he has clearly proven that he is capable of evil. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] Bitch me too. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] amen. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] You didn't kill your grandson. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] Are we not supposed to be evil? That's news Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] as the original family killer, I would like to input that he's a coward. do it on purpose next time Sheepy: Meril: [chat] If everyone refuses to take this seriously, I'll drop the topic and try to solve the problem myself. This is why nobody in this family can vocalize their concerns. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Yes, Meril, lets clap our shoes together three times and come up with a flawless solution over the Phone. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] How to vocalize this: "It's better that we meet up and talk in person concerning this problem." Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] I think the reasonable answer is killing Death for his crime n then locking Misyr with Makenna for a week Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] I think the reasonable answer is killing Death for his crime n then locking Misyr with Makenna for a week Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Glad you agree, Meril, coming over. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Your inability to hold yourselves back from making jokes out of serious concerns is why this family struggles to get any problems solved. Nobody comes forward about their problems. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I don't joke. Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] Hey, I was serious that time! Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I didn't read your message, Angra. Very sorry. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] If I don't make a joke I'm going to explode Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Killing Thanatos will not solve anything because Maxi explicitly agreed to Thanatos putting his life in a dangerous situation for the sake of drawing Misyr's good side out. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] This is not a topic to joke about. If you cannot hold yourself back, please go into stand up comedy to funnel those desires into something beneficial and productive. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] We are immortal. Humans are not. If Misyr Rex decides to commit mass destruction and kill humans, they will not merely throw their hate towards him. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] We, too, will be the targets of their curses, because by not stopping him, we are equally to blame in their eyes. Arsé-kun: Angra: [chat] Dad's curse but worse. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Yes. Precisely. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I apologize for my anger and that I lashed out at everyone. My anger should be directed only at Misyr Rex. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] did you say max was complicit in his own death Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He was expecting Misyr to save him Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] did you know of this? Sheepy: Meril: [chat] I was expecting Misyr to save him. I could not get involved. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Because if I did, I could have caused real, lasting damage through my panic and ignorance. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] But Misyr did not save him and said that it was for the Best for Maxi to die this way. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Why though? Do we know WHY? Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Yes. Because rhe death he was going to deliver was Much Worse. That is what he said. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Seir is insisting that's true. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] And he refused to save Maxi because he was not cruel enouhh to save a guy only to slay him later. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] So he said. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] So. There was intent there. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] He wanted Maxi to die Sheepy: Meril: [chat] We cannot claim that it's lies until it's proven a lie because he intersperses his lies with trufhs. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] What I do will depend on what happens next. If he continues being actively malicious, we handle it. If not, we don't. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] Of course. I'll wait for everyone who wants to come at the casino. Arsé-kun: *Merlin beats Primo to the casino by maybe 5 seconds* Sheepy: Meril: Welcome back. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks. Sheepy: Meril: Very sorry to drag you back here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wanted to come back. Sheepy: Meril: I'm glad it's not too much of an inconvenience, then. Arsé-kun: Primo: Meril, how's your timer? We don't need you breaking through the wall mid-meeting. Sheepy: Meril:...I can manage for now. It should be a while before I'm forced to return. Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, good. Expect 5 to appear. Sheepy: Meril: Of course. Sheepy: *Myrrdin enters and immediately beelines for a stool before addressing anyone* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi, Grampa Myrrdin. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'd say it's good to see you, but the circumstances that bring Merlins together usually are unfavorable. We should attempt to see each other as little as possible. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *covering his eyes* Good to hear from you! Sheepy: *Myrrdin laughs. Meril feels frustrated but doesn't comment.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: To quote a friend, "This goddamn fucking sucks ass, man." Sheepy: *Mint enters. He's drenched. Did he walk here?* Sheepy: Mint: ...The situation was handled. *He clumsily makes his way towards the bar, bumping into at least one thing* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: More detail please! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Explain how Misyr didn't have to solo the god Zeus but did anyway! Sheepy: Mint: There is no more detail to provide. Sheepy: Mint: I went to Thanatos and asked him to handle the situation. I then went to Misyr and requested the same thing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanny showed up too. He held Zeus off until Misyr got here. Sheepy: Mint: Of course. Sheepy: Mint: That is his friend. He would help him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How'd the fight go?? Sheepy: Mint: ....? Sheepy: Mint: I wasn't here to watch... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... aww. Sheepy: Mint: I was rushing over here. Sheepy: Mint: I then was preoccupied. Sheepy: Mint: I found an ant hill. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I know a kid who loves bugs. How big was it?? Sheepy: Mint: 2 inches. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Big! Sheepy: Mint:....I will hunt down Zeus and demand he part with his side of what occurred. Arsé-kun: *Nobody thinks that is a good decision, but no one can stop Mint either* Sheepy: Mint:....Unfortunately, it seems my priorities may have been skewed. Sheepy: Mint: If everyone else decides to lock Misyr away, I will lose my chance to study him. Sheepy: Mint: I have not gotten a blood sample yet... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That won't help! He JUST got out of that kinda thing! Sheepy: Meril: My curse is being locked away, too. I would protect all of the Merlins with my life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *MISYR DEFENSE SQUAD MEMBER #2* But doing it again won't help!! Arsé-kun: *Manteia enters from somewhere in the back of the casino, toweling his hair off with a lot of that shitty brown bathroom paper towel garbage.* Sheepy: Mint: Someone approaches. Arsé-kun: Manteia: "Someone"?! Grandfather!! Sheepy: Mint: Manteia, you've arrived. Welcome. *His glasses are still very wet. His hair is in his face. He hasn't made an effort to dry himself.* Arsé-kun: *Manteia wipes off Mint's glasses while they're still on his face and then offers him the shitty paper towels* Sheepy: Mint: Thank you, Manteia. *He begins drying his hair* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Anyway, don't go back there, it smells like a frat party gone wrong gone sexual. Sheepy: Mint:........ *He begins to stand up* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin sits on Mint's lap. As a person* Sheepy: Mint:....I must find out the source... Sheepy: Meril: Who else will be arriving? Arsé-kun: *Meril has to sit here and suffer as everyone gets off topic discussing chocolatey drinks. Merlin's fault probably* Arsé-kun: Primo: Whoever intends to appear, I guess. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Mint, the answer is "whoever had sex back there". It isn't a worldbreaking secret. Sheepy: Meril:.......We can't start until they all appear. Sheepy: Mint: I knew you could be counted on, Manteia. Arsé-kun: Manteia: ^^ Sheepy: Mint: By the way, I have an ant hill to show you later. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Ooh! Arsé-kun: *The automatic doors slide open as lightning flashes, outlining the figure approaching the door. Number 5 has arrived, and he's very upset.* Sheepy: Mint: Someone has arrived. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Was no one going to tell me it was storming harder than the firestorm I started in '02?! Sheepy: Mint: Of course not. Sheepy: Mint: You never asked. Arsé-kun: *Makenna is Very Displeased and Very Soaked* Sheepy: Mint: Did you see the ant hill? Arsé-kun: Makenna: ........ No, I didn't. Show me when it isn't pouring like god's flood. Sheepy: Mint: Then come back when you have something interesting to talk about. Sheepy: Mint: It seems like everyone who intends to appear has gathered. Arsé-kun: Makenna: My grandson is interesting and important, thank you very much!!! Sheepy: Mint: This is very true. Sheepy: Mint: If he goes away, I won't be able to study him. Arsé-kun: Makenna: If a single one of you suggest sealing Misyr away, I'm lighting us all on fire. Sheepy: Mint: We must do everything in our power to prevent him from leaving until I have studied him and received blood samples. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: That's not the priority here... Sheepy: Mint: It is not your priority. It is my priority. Sheepy: Meril: I heard what you said, but depending on his actions, it will be necessary for us to seal him away. We cannot let our biases get in the way. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'll fight you behind the bar. No. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sure, you could do that, if you want to make matters worse. Sheepy: Meril: You are only saying no because of your relationship with the original Misyr. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'm saying that because getting sealed more than once makes it worse, Mr. "I only got sealed once". Sheepy: Meril: This is not the original Misyr. This is Misyr Rex. He spouts off about killing his family and won't lift a finger to save them. Sheepy: Meril: If he starts causing huge problems, sealing will be necessary. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Killing each other is a problem now? Sheepy: Meril: Obviously! Arsé-kun: Manteia: Better seal Mint then!! He's watched me die plenty of times. Sheepy: Mint: It's always so fascinating... Arsé-kun: Manteia: I'd like some help ONCE in a while, you know!! Sheepy: Mint:....? Sheepy: Mint: *He tilts his head* Please ask for help if you want it. I will do anything for you. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Then please actually help me when I'm dying instead of just taking notes! Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Subject change. Get back on track. Sheepy: Mint: I will do my best. Please remind me when you are dying to save you. Sheepy: Meril: You revive every time, Manteia. Sheepy: Meril: Misyr can permanently kill us. Sheepy: Meril: We will not survive him if he decides to off us. Sheepy: Meril: Despite us supposedly being immortal. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That part's true. Grif's- Uh. The security guard at school isn't allowed to fight Misyr because he needs to be able to be revived and if he fights Misyr, he can't. Sheepy: Meril: That is why we have to consider sealing. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Who says he can't break out? Arsé-kun: Makenna: If he figures it out, *he makes a snip-snip gesture* Sheepy: Myrrdin: This is Misyr we're talking about. He can get out of anything. He can get into anything. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, so sealing him away? When it'll make him worse and is essentially just temporary? Not a good solution. Sheepy: Meril: If we can't seal him away, what can we do? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Therapy and detention? Sheepy: Meril: That is essentially sealing him away, isn't it? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Therapy is a good start, but none of us know a therapist. Sheepy: Mint: Therapists... Sheepy: Mint: I have made appointments with them and ask them many things. They never seem to know what is happening. They expect me to answer their questions, yet they struggle to - if not refuse to - answer mine. Sheepy: Mint: They ask me questions I am unable to answer and make conclusions based on my inability to provide them an answer. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Dr. Raphael is one of those. Sheepy: Mint: He is dating Raphael. Sheepy: Meril: Yet Raphael has not helped him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do you think therapy is immediate?! Sheepy: Meril: He has been with Raphael for a while, hasn't he? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm a science major! I've taken medical classes! That stuff can take months or years to deal with! He's been with Raph less than a month! Sheepy: Mint: Raphael gets to take blood samples from him but I don't. Sheepy: Meril: We may not have months or years. Sheepy: Meril: We need a short term patch for a long term solution. Sheepy: Meril: If therapy is the answer, we need something to deal with him in the short term. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *scrambling in a phoenix wright sort of way* Um! He can't usually control his powers at all but he was able to when he was helping us! Keep him busy with volunteer work??? Sheepy: Meril: There is no volunteer work to be had at this casino. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who said it had to be here? Sheepy: Meril: I wouldn't be aware of ongoing volunteer work outside of the casino. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your world is really small, huh? Arsé-kun: Makenna: I wonder why. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, I'm not looking for any help. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, you know who does need help, though? Sheepy: Myrrdin: *He looks to Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Why are you looking at me? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Speaking of people who need help... Arsé-kun: Primo: I do not. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Despite being buried under work? Arsé-kun: Primo: ... No. I value offered assistance, but I don't need "help". Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're so picky about wording. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Why is this entire family struggling with the idea of needing help all the time? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Assistance and help are synonyms. Arsé-kun: Primo: I know what I said. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't struggle with needing help. Arsé-kun: Primo: Except when your spouse finds you dead at the bottom of a staircase. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, of course. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can't help that my visions come randomly and without warning. Arsé-kun: Primo: We've got to figure out a warning system for both you and Memrys. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We do, but Misyr is a higher priority. Sheepy: Myrrdin: They tend to be useless, too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Useless or scarring! The number of times I've wandered into one of your visions and just seen the worst thing possible.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Past, present, and future can all show... Sheepy: Myrrdin: All through the eyes of someone else... Arsé-kun: Manteia: I would like to never watch a man get MELTED ever again, thank you!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: So sorry, bud. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I can't even watch Indiana Jones anymore. A guy gets melted in one of those. Which is a shame, 'cause some of the people in those movies are pretty hot. Sheepy: Mint:...Manteia. I know someone who is hot. I found him for you. Sheepy: Mint: He is a video game character. Pyrrhon from Kid Icarus. I found him because you said you enjoy looking at hot people. Arsé-kun: *Manteia immediately pulls out his phone* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Hot damn. Where's his business? His goods? His baked goods? Sheepy: Mint: Maybe he's unemployed. Arsé-kun: Manteia: No, you don't get it. This man has no genitals. Arsé-kun: Raph: *soaked thoroughly* what in the name of God's green earth are you people talking about? Sheepy: Meril: We were supposed to be talking about the problem on hand, but Mint's sidetracked the situation talking about "hot people" with Manteia. Sheepy: Mint: It is an important discussion. I am disinterested in what is done with Misyr after I am done studying him. You will not be doing anything to him while my study is going on. Sheepy: Mint: It is important that I observe his natural behavior, unaffected by the actions of meddlers. Sheepy: Meril: You aren't the one to make that decision, Mint... Arsé-kun: Primo: Neither are you~ Sheepy: *Maxi pokes his head out from behind Raph. He, too, is sopping wet.* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Just make him work under Primo and smack him in the head for being a shit. Issue solved. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Issue solved, hm. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Do you have a better idea? The therapy part is definite. Hi, Maxi buddy. We're here now and your back bathroom smells rank. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're missing the fact that we don't know any therapists that aren't dating him. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can reach out and see if there's any willing to take him for me. That's probably the easiest part of all this. Arsé-kun: Raph: As for where Misyr went, I can't say. We didn't find him. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, it's best he's not here for this. Sheepy: Maxi: I think he should be able to have a say in this. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Agreed. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's not here to input.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We shouldn't make a final decision now, of course. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But we should come up with what we'll do if he doesn't cool off between now and his return and instead decides to hurt others or himself. Arsé-kun: Primo: Before 5 says it, "Light him on fire". Arsé-kun: Makenna: :v Sheepy: Myrrdin: Isn't that cruel? Arsé-kun: Makenna: I would say that, but not here! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I thought so. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Mint could deal with him potentially. Sheepy: Mint:.......... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Absolutely nyot! Sheepy: Mint:......I wonder how he would react to "stalling" techbiques... Sheepy: Myrrdin: He could put Misyr to sleep or poison him. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Mental status would be easier. Human brain. Sheepy: Myrrdin: His mental state is already not the best. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Attacking it could make matters worsr. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Sleep IS a mental status! I'm agreeing with you! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh. I thought you meant... Arsé-kun: Manteia: Meant what, charm or berserk? That's how someone dies. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Charm, mainly. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I ain't using charm on a family member!! That's weird as all hell! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, the angel of love is right there. Arsé-kun: Raph: I could, but I'd prefer not to. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't think it's a good idea anyway. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If yew pussies won't, I always could. He wouldn't blast a kitty-cat, would he? Sheepy: Mint:....He seems to be disinterested in cats. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Horrible, disgusting, vile Sheepy: Mint: I recall he was complaining and grimacing when you sat on him and got fur on him. It is possible that he may be the rare "cat hater". Perhaps due to being a "dog person". Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Oh! How horrible! I shall pewwish! Sheepy: Mint: Maybe you need to be a dog. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin dramatically collapses off of Mint's lap. He is, of course, kidding.* Sheepy: Mint: It is not as bad as you make it out to be. It is just an opinion. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Weird furry mat you've got, Maxy. Sheepy: Maxi: Furry mat? Arsé-kun: *Manteia points down to Mewlin* Sheepy: Meril: We're wildly sidetracked. Arsé-kun: Primo: When doesn't that happen? Sheepy: Meril: If everyone refuses to figure out a plan, I'll decide on a plan on my own and enact it by myself without input from others. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Like hell you will. Sheepy: Meril: If you want to stop me, you can try. What will you do, burn my house down? Arsé-kun: Makenna: You're standing in front of alcohol. Sheepy: Meril: So you intend to burn down Maxi's casino. Arsé-kun: Makenna: No, just you. Sheepy: Meril: So you intend to kill me? Sheepy: Meril: Not much better than Misyr Rex, are you? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Where do you think he got it from? Space? Sheepy: Meril: I assumed from his own corrupted, evil heart. Who knew he learned it from an early age. Arsé-kun: Manteia: ... These vibes are rancid, can you two cool it? Arsé-kun: Makenna: No. Sheepy: Meril: Not until something is done to ensure Misyr Rex can do no harm to this family. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I didn't hear you spouting off like this when Malleus killed Morne. Arsé-kun: Primo: Reviving Morne was unnecessarily difficult, too. And that's only one instance of Malleus causing one of us injury. Sheepy: Meril: Well, it's not malicious. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Usually isn't, but there's been times. Sheepy: Meril: He sticks to himself. Sheepy: Meril: His powers can be cancelled out by Maxi. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And Misyr didn't? The only one of us he was talking to for a while was me. Sheepy: Meril: Malleus... is of no concern. Arsé-kun: Malleus: *lurking* Funny you say that. I disagree. Sheepy: Meril: You have an easy counter. Arsé-kun: Malleus: An easy counter that doesn't leave the casino. Sheepy: Meril: Yet a counter all the same! Sheepy: Meril: Tell me. Let's say Misyr Rex tried to kill you. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Thank god. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I don't need to do anything. The environment will get him. Sheepy: Meril: You clearly have no idea what you are dealing with, then. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm confident in my ability to ruin someone's evening. Sheepy: Meril: Everything around him turned to ash. There no longer was an environment around him. Arsé-kun: Malleus: If we absolutely need to do something, we could push Memrys' curse onto Misyr, but he'd need in something equal in return. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes, but also absolutely not. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Alternatively, we could sic your son on the problem, but I don't trust him with this kind of power. Or at all. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We can't toss him somewhere so he doesn't destroy all life on Earth while sleeping. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And anyway, this isn't a curse. It's evolution at work. That's what he said. Arsé-kun: Raph: He has met someone able to take him in combat, but I'd really prefer not getting that guy involved. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: It wouldn't be wise. We don't need two Misyrs teaming up. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Two of them... Don't make me imagine with that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: One is bad. Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir-- Arsé-kun: Yog: Absolutely not. Denied. Denied. Banned, banned, banned, do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars. I cannot recommend that in good conscience. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I could not deal with two destructive idiots running around showing me their "neat" scissor trick. Arsé-kun: Yog: One is worse. The other is Misyr Rex. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, I believe it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *offeringly* At least Misyr doesn't torture anyone! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Physically. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Mentally, you get spared of it because you aren't me. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I don't! Sheepy: Myrrdin: What did he do to you? Arsé-kun: Manteia: :) I've seen some shit. Sheepy: Myrrdin: From Misyr? Really? Arsé-kun: Manteia: You have too. Sheepy: Myrrdin:....Ahhhh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'd forgotten about that!!! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Well, not really. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then why did you say it! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I want to forget it. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Can't help you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Primo: Here's a question. Do we NEED to take immediate action, or are we able to watch a bit longer? Sheepy: Meril: We should plan in advance. Arsé-kun: Primo: And if it isn't required for 6, we'll have it as an emergency measure. Sheepy: Meril:...Yes. Arsé-kun: Manteia: First course of action is letting Mint observe the target. He wouldn't miss anything. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, oh, I've got a plan. We should set up a box trap with a piece of cake underneath! And when he goes to grab it.... Bam!! Then you'll have him trapped! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Take this seriously, will you? Sheepy: Meril: Mint could pick something up, yes. And no, that's a terrible idea. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're right. It'd need to be an undamaged coffee machine. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I think it'd work. If you won't work together with me, I'll just go and do it myself! Arsé-kun: Primo: We're not... We're not taking that kind of risk. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, I want to cry... you care so much for my safety that you won't let me take on Misyr alone... Sheepy: Meril: Not with a terrible plan like that... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Raph cracks up laughing into Misyr's shoulder. He's trying to hold it back, promise* Arsé-kun: Merlin: !... !! Sheepy: Meril:...?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You know, since he likes me, I could always fistfight him. Sheepy: Misyr: Ohhh, I think you've got a good shot at victory! Sheepy: Meril: How much did you hear?! Arsé-kun: Primo: He's been there for the past ten minutes. Sheepy: Meril: What... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *hopping off his stool and approaching Misyr* He'd be being mean and I'd be like "Hey! Grampa! It's me!" Sheepy: Maxi, between bites of Starbucks bread: I didn't want to interrupt and point it out... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And he'd stop and look at me and I'd go BAM! *mimes punching Misyr in the stomach* And that's what you get! Did you bring more rolls? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehehehe! Your plan doesn't sound so bad! Sheepy: *Misyr pulls out some bread from his bag and gives it to Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yay! Thank you! Sheepy: Misyr: A reward for defeating this Demon Lord! Arsé-kun: *In accordance to Raph's nat 1, he's still dying from laughing. This man loves his nat 1s.* Sheepy: Meril: You... you left Maxi to die...! Sheepy: Misyr: Turns out, I was really hungry and out of sorts. Sheepy: Misyr: I went to Starbucks with Zeus and we hung out for a while. Arsé-kun: *Raph WOULD say "No wonder me and Maxi couldn't find you!" but, y'know. Y'know. dying* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess we're buddies now! Sheepy: Meril: Your choice in companions is atrocious! You should feel bad! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Can we get to the point already? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmm... fine, fine. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm so sorry for all of the problems and worry I've caused! Sheepy: Meril: I want to pummel you for your actions, Misyr Rex. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Then do it. Sheepy: Misyr: You can leave the Rex off, you know. Sheepy: Meril: No one plans to stop me? Sheepy: Maxi: He's apologized, so I think it's okay. Sheepy: Meril: He deserves further punishment. Arsé-kun: Primo: If you want it, I don't intend to stop you- Arsé-kun: Manteia: No shit you're mad, he killed your grandpa. Kick his ass but do it outside! Maxi might kill you for blood on his carpet! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh, I don't really like pain, though... and anyway, you gored me for no reason the other day. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I have a better idea! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Since you helping us didn't destroy anything, you should be helping people more! I'm assigning you to help people work! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Primo: Myrrdin suggested earlier that you work under me to ease my workload, but I doubt you would enjoy any of that. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh??? Arsé-kun: Malleus: You're being sentenced volunteer work. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Sheesh. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my only choice, huh. Arsé-kun: Makenna: It's better than anything Meril wanted. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: *Makenna's STILL mad. the fires of anger burn within. avenger class* Sheepy: Misyr: So my punishment is helping Primo... Arsé-kun: Primo: Isn't it an honor to be able to assist your dear old ancestor? Sheepy: Misyr: *stare* Arsé-kun: *anime blue lines effect on primo. idk what thats called* Sheepy: Misyr: For how long? Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't ask me. It wasn't my idea. Sheepy: Misyr: I knew that. Sheepy: Misyr: Well? Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Until-! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Suggesting "Until he learns to ask for help" is a death sentence for his social life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I no longer have any ideas! Sheepy: Misyr: So cruel. Sheepy: Misyr: I like having a life! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Most of us do, mrow! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh.. Wilbur's going to be ticked. Arsé-kun: Merlin: RIGHT. You got a job! Uhm! Arsé-kun: Merlin: An hour of helping whichever of us needs it! Sheepy: Misyr: A day? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah! Sheepy: Misyr: For how long? Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Grampa Maxi, what do you think? Sheepy: Maxi: I'm not really one fo ask about this... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Meril? Sheepy: Meril: Forever- Sheepy: Misyr: Just pummel me into the dirt and get it over with at that point. Arsé-kun: *Raph raises an eyebrow. Manteia raises both.* Sheepy: Meril: Family should help family. Do you consider us your family? If so, you should be helping us. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I don't think your statement was taken how you wanted it to, Misyr! Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway. That comment aside. Arsé-kun: Makenna: As if any of you actually say "I need help"? How is he supposed to know who needs it if no one admits it? Sheepy: Mint: I need help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is it with getting a blood sample from Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: Can we all vote to exclude Mint? Arsé-kun: Makenna: No. Sheepy: Mint:....... Sheepy: Mint: A blood sample... Sheepy: Mint: It should take less than an hour of your time. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's vote to exclude Mint. Sheepy: Mint: Now, sit still. Sheepy: Mint: *He pulls out gloves and a mask and puts them on* Arsé-kun: Raph: Mint, this isn't a good environment for this. Sheepy: Mint:...It is the only time I will have this opportunity. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Guess you're starting today, Grampa Misyr. Sheepy: *Mint pulls out a needle. Misyr heads straight for the ceiling.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, bye! Sheepy: Misyr: If you try to stick that in my arm, I'll blow up the sun! Sheepy: Mint:....Some sacrifices are necessary. Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't recommend that. Grandfather has learned that no sun means his chosen humans will suffer. Please don't earn his ire. Sheepy: Misyr: You deal with Mint, then! Arsé-kun: Yog: .... I'm quite busy preparing for the holidays, unfortunately. Sheepy: Misyr: Will anyone else deal with Mint?! Sheepy: *Mint is approaching.* Arsé-kun: *How? Misyr is Up* Sheepy: *Up* Sheepy: Misyr: Anyone? Anyone at all? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: He's just gonna keep trying until he succeeds! Sheepy: Misyr: Are you serious...? Sheepy: Mint: Come. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Since we're all here, could I bother some of you? I gotta take requests. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Why? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Christmas gifts! I'm painting one picture per person! Sheepy: Misyr: I reserve the right to nuke any threats, just so you guys know! Sheepy: Misyr: And Mint is really threatening! Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: What??? Arsé-kun: Raph: Please don't nuke indoors. You're not Il. Sheepy: Misyr: Get this guy away from me, then! Sheepy: Mint: It will only take a moment. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... *sigh* Mint, he isn't consenting to a blood draw. Sheepy: Mint:...... Sheepy: Mint: He never will... Sheepy: Mint:....You have blood test results... I recall. Arsé-kun: Raph: I legally can't share those without permission. Sheepy: Misyr: Primo, would you accept assistance?! Sheepy: Mint: I am asking you for help. Sheepy: Mint: It is your punishment to help me. Sheepy: Misyr: I am not helping you. Ever. Arsé-kun: Primo: Mint, settle down. As first in the family, I get him first. Sheepy: Mint:....I'll have to wait 9 days... Sheepy: Mint: If everyone gets a turn with him... Sheepy: Misyr: Mysteriously, my schedule is incredibly booked 9 days from now. Unfortunately, that means you're getting skipped. Sheepy: Mint: Free up time. This is important. Sheepy: Misyr: Absolutely not. You're getting skipped, bud. Arsé-kun: Raph: Nine days, you said? Sheepy: Misyr: Convenient, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll write that down for you. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't need help remembering it. Sheepy: Misyr: If he tries to approach me before or after that for a blood sample, I reserve the right to turn him into a pile of ash. Sheepy: Mint: A necessary sacrifice for science. Sheepy: Misyr: You'd be dead!!! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Meat sample instead Sheepy: Myrrdin: Killing Mint would cause serious problems. You'd get stuck doing more than an hour of communiry labor a day. You'd be stuck helping Primo until he's willing to ask for help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't think Thanny would like you killing Grampa Mint very much. Sheepy: Misyr: If Thanny has opinions on it, maybe he should make Mint stop trying to treat me like some scientific marvel that needs to be studied. Arsé-kun: Primo: You think you're the only one he does that to? Sheepy: Misyr: Just put your foot down and say no. Well, not even that seems to be working... Sheepy: Misyr: But I have a huge reason I don't want him taking blood samples from me! Sheepy: Mint: It is important, so I will not stop. Sheepy: Mint: It is to me. Sheepy: Misyr: Mint, have you ever heard lf a secret before? Sheepy: Mint:....If it is a secret, it must be very informative... Sheepy: Mint: Groundbreaking, even... Sheepy: Misyr: So, the schedule is Primo, Magnus, Myrrdin, Memrys, my grandfather, Maxi, Maxi, Mewlin, day off, Manteia, Morne, Malleus, and Merlin, yeah? Sheepy: Misyr: Because he's the one who's actually affected? Arsé-kun: Malleus: Meril who? Sheepy: Misyr: Ah. Forgot about him. Sheepy: Meril: ........ Sheepy: Misyr: You're between Maxi and Mewlin. Sheepy: Meril: I don't need your help. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't need it either, so I'll see if Vivian wants help from him. If not, he can just entertain Angra for a while. Arsé-kun: Malleus: And none of them learned their lesson that day. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I mean, if you know what I need help with, let me know and I'll ask it of Misyr. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can split myself into two, too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wanna learn that! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Mmmm... There's risks involved, you know. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Austere me is split off from my main body, so I'm kind of missing my austere side in that time. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You can experience really embarrassing situations. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can't hurt to try once! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Once you know, you know. I have to be careful about this. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I say, leave that decision up to Primo. Arsé-kun: Primo: Denied. Sheepy: Myrrdin: There it is. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sorry. This is really dangerous stuff potentially. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aw!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Like, let's say you used it and cut off your serious side. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your boyfriend will have to deal with you clinging to him and making a fool of yourself. If you already do that, you'll be worse than usual. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... That's new? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your split-off will die if it gets flustered. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It'll look just like you, so it can ruin relationships. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It won't have your kinder side potentially, so it may say really nasty things. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's got feelings of its own and it can draw from your memory bank to remember everything about its past uses. Arsé-kun: Makenna: It's not worth it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can do it because it's something that meshes really well with who I am. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Primo can do it because he's the best mage of any of us. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You, you could easily ruin everything you've got. Like, what if you become convinced thaf the split-off is the real you? As long as it avoids its death and you don't recall that you're the original so you can reclaim it, it can steal away your life. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Austere doesn't necessarily have an attachment to life. As long as he can work and work, he'll feel fulfilled. But that's because I can carve off a piece of myself with those specific traits. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So, be careful. Okay? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't mess with magic that can ruin your life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Got it... Sheepy: Misyr: Some life-altering magic's not bad. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Says the guy who went through the most shit possible. Sheepy: Misyr: That means that I've got experience! Arsé-kun: Manteia: The only person that's got Misyr beat is my dad! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Manteia: He gets punted into other worlds as a hobby. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, I can do that too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: He's also still alive and not a Merlin. Sheepy: Misyr: What a guy...... Sheepy: Mint: One day, maybe I will copy his example. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Please don't. Sheepy: Mint: ..........I'll only consider doing it. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: At least send a note before you get isekai'd! Sheepy: Mint: Is that possible? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: :3c Sheepy: Mint: I must try it. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Seir as usual* Would you like to test this? Sheepy: Mint: Traveling to other worlds like my son? Arsé-kun: Yog: Seeing if you can write a note before you get relocated. Sheepy: Mint:....Yes. *Hs pulls out his notebook* Arsé-kun: Yog: 5, 4. Sheepy: *Mint jots something down and hands the whole notebook to Mewlin* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: ? Sheepy: Mint: It's what you requested. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin looks at the notebook* Sheepy: *All it says is "Bye"* Arsé-kun: *A Yog tentacle unfurls out from under a table, grabs Mint, and drags him out of sight. Get forcibly relocated, idiot* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm saved... Arsé-kun: Yog: If it had been a natural occurrence, there would have been no warning. Keep that in mind. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: ....... Sheepy: Mint:...Of course. I must have a goodbye note ready in my room at all times. Arsé-kun: *Mint's audible from Yog's side of Seir* Arsé-kun: Yog: Not quite what I had in mind. Not so close, please. Sheepy: Maxi: Can that really happen to us...? Sheepy: Mint: Interesting. So this is what you talk from. I want to study it. Arsé-kun: Primo: It happened to Misyr and Manteia's father, among others. It absolutely can. Sheepy: Mint: I've seen him once since then. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Does this happen to him often? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll cut coms to look into this. That is unusual. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... So anyway, now what? Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I'll be busy helping Primo. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Are we not going to question what just happened? Sheepy: Misyr: What's to question? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's just Yog. Arsé-kun: Malleus: (ಠ ~ಠ ) Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, he's fine. Arsé-kun: Yog: Returning Mint now. I can't have these distractions. I was mid-process initially. Sheepy: Mint: It's all so fascinating. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Welcome back! How long was it on your side? Sheepy: Mint: Half an hour Sheepy: Mint: Did you miss me? Arsé-kun: Manteia: It's only been a minute! Sheepy: Mint: Did you? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Malleus did! Sheepy: Mint: Malleus...... Arsé-kun: Malleus: I did not! I was just concerned! Arsé-kun: *this does not help.* Sheepy: Mint: I understand. Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Are we done here? Sheepy: Mint: I can visit you more often. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I don't recommend that unless you want to end up like Morne. Sheepy: Mint: It would be interesting... Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm leaving. Sheepy: Mint: You are fascinating. Sheepy: Mint: Your mere presence can affect the course of entirely unrelated events... Arsé-kun: Manteia: And it's a from-birth curse, too. Didja get cursed on the way out or something?? Arsé-kun: *Malleus turns and starts walking away. He's displeased with the subject.* Sheepy: Mint: Comparatively, my curse is very boring... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If you demonstrate, I'm clawing your face. Sheepy: Mint: There is no need. Sheepy: Mint: After all, I have eaten recently. I would prefer not to change that. Arsé-kun: *Distantly, glass shatters. Malleus is outside of Maxi's range and still mad.* Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm... He's angry. Why? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Because you brought up something he doesn't like talking about? Sheepy: Mint: Why his bad luck is a sensitive topic... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Because it killed Morne, obviously. Sheepy: Mint:.......... Sheepy: Mint: But we cannot die permanently outside of a few exceptions. Sheepy: Mint: So, no harm done... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Then what did you call him being a ghost? Alive? Sheepy: Mint: Of course. Sheepy: Mint: His body was still alive. Sheepy: Mint: You are alive when you sleep, but your mind is elsewhere. Sheepy: Mint: The same could be said for Morne. Arsé-kun: *background Primo smugging* Sheepy: Mint: Thus, Malleus has no need to worry himself about potentially killing us for real. Sheepy: Misyr: Have you heard of something called a lucky break...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Lucky? Malleus? Never. Sheepy: Misyr: But Morne not dying for real.... Could just be a stroke of luck, couldn't it? Sheepy: Mint: Not possible. Sheepy: Mint: Not around Malleus. Sheepy: Mint: Meaning, there is no need to worry. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Not that it matters! He avoids us like the plague. Sheepy: Mint: It's unfortunate. Sheepy: Mint: Most curses this family bears are disinteresting to me. Sheepy: Mint: His has unlimited possibilities... Sheepy: Mint: You can never quite expect how things will go wrong. Sheepy: Mint: With Maximillion, his blessing is predictable. There is not much to test out there. Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry... Sheepy: Mint: Your luck only impacts things that are determined by luck. Social interactions are based on the personalities and actions of the people involved. Socially, you have an overall rotten experience due to the personalities of those you attract due to the actions you take. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: He's saying you attract scumbags. Sheepy: Maxi: Why...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: 'Cause you give out money like it's nothing. *he stifles a yawn* Stop doing that. Sheepy: Maxi: ......*He clearly wants to say something, but he's holding himself back.* Sheepy: Misyr: When do I start? Tomorrow? Arsé-kun: Primo: It would be ideal. I'll teach you some of the fun stuff~ Sheepy: Misyr: Ehehehe. That excites me. Arsé-kun: Primo: With that, we're done here! Bye-bye! Arsé-kun: *Primo vanishes from view* Sheepy: Misyr: I should get going, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd be ideal. I'm not keen on staying overnight without preplanning. Sheepy: Misyr: And I need to prepare for tomorrow. Sheepy: Misyr: See you all another time. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: See you in a few days! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Sheepy: Mint: I will be waiting. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't count on it... Arsé-kun: *Misyr and Raph exit scene* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Grampsy, how long you got left? Sheepy: Meril: The workday is over. We should head home. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Wokay! Nye-bye! Smell ya later! Sheepy: Mint:....I will see you later. Arsé-kun: *8, 9 and 10 exit scene* Sheepy: Maxi: I should head to bed soon. Arsé-kun: Makenna: You should. You had a super rough day. Sheepy: Maxi: There's extra rooms if you need one. Arsé-kun: Makenna: You read my mind. I'm not gonna chance my TP in your house, and not in this weather. Sheepy: Maxi: I won't charge you. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Why would you?? You have more money than a god! Sheepy: Maxi: I just wanted to assure you... Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'll give it a 6/10. Sheepy: Maxi: I'm not really good at this... Arsé-kun: Makenna: You're getting there though! Sheepy: Maxi: ...! Really...? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Really! Sheepy: Maxi: Wonderful! Arsé-kun: Manteia: .... *watching Makenna and Maxi head to the back* Arsé-kun: Manteia: That whole thing sucked. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Family drama is always the worst. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Is it? Is it, though? Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a mess where nobody wants to take a side unless they're fully devoted to it because it could easily end up biting us in the butt later. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's always over the most pointless things, too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And you'd think Meril knows the cons to being sealed!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's had it easy. That's why he feels like he can inflict his curse on others. Arsé-kun: Manteia: 5's gonna kill him one of these days. Sheepy: Myrrdin: ...Then we'll be forced to bicker about that, too. Arsé-kun: Manteia: 5 won't even show up 'cause he'll get stuck in a sewer grate. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahahahaha! Very true. Arsé-kun: Manteia: King of getting trapped vs trapped wild animal. Fight! No one wins. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Misyr wins because he gets to toss around lies and act all smug. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm fairly certain he meant 5 versus 8. Arsé-kun: *Primo reappears, having gone exactly 0 meters away from where he'd been* Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm aware. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Malleus wins because Max isn't there. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm.. Yeah, that works. Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, do either of you want to deal with that *gestures to Merlin napping against the counter* or should I? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Where does he go? Arsé-kun: Primo: Back to his college campus. I'm fairly certain his dorm mates don't care for me much. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm. I've never been there before. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I've probably wandered around there before, but not in the real world. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Guess it's up to me anyway. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I didn't say no!! Arsé-kun: Primo: You two can figure it out ^^ Hasta la bye bye! *le gone.* Sheepy: Myrrdin:....Let's both go. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I guess! Hopefully no one recognizes you as mr. super tweet! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I doubt they will. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Better not say anything funny! Sheepy: Myrrdin: If I do say something funny, they might not recognize me. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And neither would anyone else, hardass. Arsé-kun: *Manteia slings Merlin over his shoulder. Merlin half-assedly objects and then gives up* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahahaha. Let's get going. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Lets! Sheepy: *They teleport to the campus!* Arsé-kun: Manteia: Yeah, I've been here before. Lots of stress dreams. Tests and all. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can understand that. Arsé-kun: Manteia: There's also a succubus that hangs around here. Real nasty. Someone on campus is luck-yyyy. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You've had run-ins with them? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Gramps, I was raised by 'em. 'Couse I have. Unless you mean this one? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I mean this one. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Sure have. Made me swear to stay off hospital grounds. Why would I wanna go there?? It's gotta be pure misery in there! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Maybe someone important is there. Arsé-kun: Manteia: She's a succubus. It's either her target or she's interested. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Succubi don't have significant others? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Sometimes! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I couldn't imagine that. Sheepy: *A strong presence is approaching.* Arsé-kun: Manteia: We got a wyvern. Here, now of all places? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wyvern? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't want to have to fight a dragon. Sheepy: Myrrdin: My leg is still acting up some. Dealing with that would be a pain. Arsé-kun: Manteia: ..... At least I think it is? Sheepy: Grif: *He appears!* Arsé-kun: Manteia: ...?? Sheepy: Grif: State your reason for intruding on campus. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Strange wyvern. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I agree. Arsé-kun: Merlin: me too Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi, Griiif. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin... You've been kidnapped...? Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I will save you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: We're bringing him home. Sheepy: Grif: So you kidnapped him... only to bring him home? Horrible. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nah, nah... I coulda made it back myself.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't drink and teleport. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ahaha... Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's not a joke. That can get you into huge trouble. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin entered without signing in, too. So he is a lawbreaker just like these two. Can I believe him? Or is he full of lies? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* They're being honest. It is safe. No combat required. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: Do you need directions to his dorm? Arsé-kun: Manteia: That'd be great. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Fine. Follow me. Arsé-kun: *escort quest! yay.* Sheepy: *Grif turns and starts walking in the direction of the dorm* Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a nice campus. Maybe Angra will want to go one day. Arsé-kun: Manteia: You think that fae-ass trickster should be in public? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Why can't he have the option to go to school and make friends? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Reparation bills. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I worry that he doesn't have enough friends. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I think it's important for him to have a chance. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Then send him now. Why wait? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'll ask him later if he wants it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's important to give him a choice. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Yeah, I suppose so. Sheepy: Grif: There's the dorm. Arsé-kun: Manteia: It's bigger than I expected. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Many people live here. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Then why's it so quiet? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Good question. Sheepy: Grif: Most aren't back yet. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Back from what? It's too early in the month for winter vacation. Sheepy: Grif: Losing the path. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And the buildings stayed this intact?? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Dad kept them intact. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Yog: *paimon* Thank your Uncle. I had nothing to do with exteriors. Sheepy: Grif: Nyarlathotep? Sheepy: Grif: I see.... I will later. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, let's go in. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Damn, Seir's got their tentacles in everybody's business, don't they? Sheepy: Grif: That's my dad. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Do I wanna know how that happened? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Dad and Dad made me in a character creator. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is a dragon... yes. You may know him. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I thought I was weird. Damn, ok. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...That dragon? Primo's dragon? Sheepy: Grif: Dove. Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Myrrdin:......... Arsé-kun: Manteia: Wild! Did you come out of an egg? Sheepy: Grif: Dad knows more about my birth than I do. Arsé-kun: Yog: There are some things not to be shared. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yep, and this is most likely one of them. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a shock, though. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Seir is Primo's son-in-law... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yep, and this is most likely one of them. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's a shock, though. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Seir is Primo's son-in-law... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can hardly believe it. Arsé-kun: Yog: Ironic, considering I outage him by quite a bit. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ahahahaha. Our family has some strange connections. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You think that's weird? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sort of. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Isn't it strange? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've heard weirder. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Like what? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Primo's student is King Arthur's descendant, she's met King Arthur, Arthur tends to hang with Sir Jaufre, and Sir Jaufre's looped back to the Yogfather, who's gonna end up Kay's dad in law, who's the older brother of Aru, and [omitted] Sheepy: Myrrdin: *confused math lady* Sheepy: Myrrdin:...He's involved in everything. Arsé-kun: Yog: It really helps with the eternal boredom. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You live a tough life, huh? Arsé-kun: Yog: I have had 15 minutes to myself in the last five days. Yes. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wow. You're like Primo. Sheepy: Grif: I hope Dad will be available for Christmas. Sheepy: Grif: He may just sleep through it like he did last year. Arsé-kun: Yog: I hope so as well. I may have to start waking him early. Sheepy: Grif: That may be the only choice... Sheepy: Grif: Even if it's very hard to wake him and he doesn't like being woken up very much. Sheepy: Grif: The fact that Christmas is cold... So sad. Sheepy: Grif: If he lived in Australia for half the year, maybe he would never need to hibernate. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have suggested relocating before. I am approximately this *spawns a quest arrow and makes it very tiny* close to forcibly relocating him. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Manteia: How..? Sheepy: Grif: Maybe we should relocate him. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is Dad. Dad can do anything. Even summon quest markers. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I see... He really is like Primo. Sheepy: Grif: No. Better. Arsé-kun: *Offended silence from Yog* Sheepy: *Myrrdin is sitting on the ground* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's looking up YA novels on his phone and sending Bedi nearly incomprehensible texts about them.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text] Yea it was supernaturalist. I feel like Cosmo Supernaturalist Hill post metal plate surgry. the skys acurtain and bby im droppin with it Sheepy: Bedi: [text] Maybe you should come inside and lie down. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text] Im downstairs. I dont wanna walk. I don wannaaaaä Sheepy: Bedi: [text] If I carry you, I may fall. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text] thro w me in the elevator like th white woman of the year bullying a retail worker Sheepy: Bedi: [text] One moment. Sheepy: *Bedi comes outside a few moments later* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's still on Manteia's shoulder. Manteia is distracted by the Griflet* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin. Are you ready to come upstairs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd love to. Sheepy: Bedi: Here, I'll carry you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin pushes himself off of Mant and into Bedi.* Sheepy: *Bedi carries Merlin upstairs* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, it's alive. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Griflet was out there, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: Explains why he's not back yet. Sheepy: Bedi: He was talking to someone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Two of my Grampas. 3 n' 11. Sheepy: Bedi: Which one was that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Myrrdin n' Manteia. Grampa Myrrdin runs a twitter. Manteia doesn't have a filter. Sheepy: Bedi: I think he was talking to Manteia, then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif's gonna learn new words... Sheepy: Bedi:...Oh no. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking wonderful. Means we don't need to explain shit. Sheepy: Bedi: This is Griflet we're talking about. Sheepy: Bedi: He's going to misinterpret things and ask us. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good thing I ain't sober. Sheepy: Bedi: I don't really want to deal with it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then don't. Fuck off. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :3c Sheepy: Bedi: I'll bring Merlin to bed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're so romantic~ Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, I just assumed you were tired... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I am. I teleported three times today! The adrenaline wore off! Sheepy: Bedi: You should rest, then. Sheepy: *Bedi carries Merlin to bed* Arsé-kun: *Fou watches* Sheepy: Bedi: Do you want anything, or do you just want to sleep? Arsé-kun: Merlin: light off. fou not to kill me. you Sheepy: Bedi: *He moves over to the light switch* Be good, Fou, okay? Arsé-kun: Fou: mraow! Sheepy: Bedi: *He pats Fou before turning the light off. He returns to Merlin's side* Sheepy: Bedi: I'll stay with you until you're asleep. Arsé-kun: *Merlin spends the next five minutes wrapping himself around Bedi as convolutedly as possible. Untangle yourself from my dead man's grip trap. Suffer my curse* Sheepy: *Bedi realizes his mistake. He had plans. Not anymore.* Arsé-kun: *Fou gets onto Bedi's lap. Now he's really not moving* Sheepy: *Bedi decides that it's bed time. He's not getting free anyway* Arsé-kun: *A few hours pass. Something is smacking Bedi's cheek* Sheepy: Bedi:....Mmm...? Merlin...It's too early... Arsé-kun: Fou: Raaaoooooooww! *smack, smack* Mrawh! Myah! Sheepy: Bedi: Fou... Are you hungry...? But it's so early... Arsé-kun: *Fou smacks him with additional claws* Arsé-kun: Fou: Nyah! Sheepy: Bedi: Oww! *He sits up* Fou, that hurt! Arsé-kun: Fou: Aaa! *he hops onto the bed and stares down at Bedi* Sheepy: Bedi: What is it...? Arsé-kun: Fou: Myarin! Sheepy: Bedi: *He stands up* ....Hmm? I was on the floor...? Sheepy: Bedi: *He stretches* ...Ugh, I'm stiff. Arsé-kun: *Fou stares up at him, walks in a circle on the bed, and stares at him again* Sheepy: Bedi:...Where's Merlin? Arsé-kun: *Merlin is Absent.* Sheepy: Bedi:....? Merlin... woke up before me? ...Maybe he just needed to go to the bathroom. Or he can't sleep... ...What time is it...? Arsé-kun: *If it helps any, the door's open still.* Sheepy: *Bedi peers through the door* Arsé-kun: *nothing looks out of place from Here* Sheepy: *Bedi goes through the door* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's dead asleep in the floor again. Kay's door is closed. The main door is open.* Sheepy: Bedi:.........? Sheepy: *Bedi walks through the main door* Arsé-kun: *Fou goes with him* Sheepy: Bedi: ......Merliiin...? Arsé-kun: Fou: Myaaaa? Sheepy: Bedi: He's not here... Arsé-kun: *Fou is sniffing around* Sheepy: *Agravain is approaching the elevator door.* Arsé-kun: *Nakajima is trailing behind Agravain, crowbar over his shoulder. He spots Bedi and balks* Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm... Arsé-kun: *Fou bristles. How scary.* Sheepy: Bedi: Do you two... need something...? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Go back to wherever you came from. We're busy. Sheepy: *Agravain gives Bedi an annoyed glance before turning his attention towards the elevator* Sheepy: Bedi: My boyfriend is missing. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm looking for him. Sheepy: Bedi: You two having weapons isn't a good look, everything considered. Sheepy: Agravain: You're being distracting. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Ignore him, Veins. I'll stay. Go. Call and I'll murder it. Sheepy: *Agravain lifts up a sword before cutting through the elevator door like a hot knife through butter. The door is red where the sword contacted it!* Sheepy: Bedi: Our elevator door...! Y-you can just hit the button to call it! It'll open!! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Not like that it isn't. Programming is bricked. Sheepy: Bedi:...What? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Don't make me repeat myself. Sheepy: *Agravain carefully pulls the door away.* Arsé-kun: *The elevator is a floor or two down. It's not moving at all.* Sheepy: Agravain: It's stuck between floors. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Then jump. Break your neck while you're at it. Sheepy: Agravain: Break yours first. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: I'd love to. Sheepy: Agravain: Why wait? The perfect drop is... No. Let's focus on what's important. Sheepy: *Agravain sheathes the sword and hesitantly grabs onto the cable* Sheepy: Agravain: If I die from this, I'll come back and sue you. Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Die, then. Sheepy: Agravain: Don't count on me making your wish come true. *He shifts himself from thr floor onto the cable and starts slowly shimmying down* Sheepy: Bedi: I'm sure you can patiently wait until the elevator is fixed... or just use the stairs...! Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Do you want your man back or not? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Are you... holding him hostage? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: No, stupid. Sheepy: Bedi: Umm... well... considering the weapons... I just thought... Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Can't say the guard's doing his job. Veins insisted he do this. Weirdo. Sheepy: Bedi:...Where is Merlin? Is he okay? Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet is sleeping right now, I think. Arsé-kun: *Nakajima looks towards the elevator* Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Tell him to do his job before I take this crowbar to his business. Sheepy: Bedi:....He's in the elevator...?! Sheepy: Bedi:..Hold on. I'll try to wake him, but I can't promise anything... Sheepy: *Bedi enters the main room and starts knocking on Grif's door* Arsé-kun: *Fou doesn't follow him back. No response from Grif. Or Yog, even* Sheepy: *Bedi knocks on Grif's door some more. No response.* Arsé-kun: *This doesn't wake Arthur either. Not big surprise.* Sheepy: *It's disturbing Aru's sleep. She doesn't appreciate it.* Sheepy: Bedi: ...Maybe Griflet's in the elevator, too...?! Sheepy: *Bedi looks to Kay's door. He's conflicted.* Arsé-kun: Kay: WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING OUT THERE, FUCK OFF! Sheepy: Bedi: Kay! You're awake! Thank goodness! Sheepy: Bedi: Kay, there's trouble! Arsé-kun: *Kay comes out a few moments later, grumpy* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck me. At this hour? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin's in an elevator, Griflet's not responding, there's someone with a crowbar, and Gawain's brother broke the elevator door! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Let me get my sword. This sounds like a clusterfuck. Sheepy: Bedi: Gawain's brother had a sword...! Sheepy: Bedi: It melted through the elevator door... Arsé-kun: Kay: Which fucking one, Bedi? Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm... Sheepy: Bedi: Agravain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who gave the torture fetishist a magic sword. Kill me now. Sheepy: Bedi: Now he can cut people and burn them at the same time... Arsé-kun: Kay: Forget that. *he grabs his sword* Lets boogie. Sheepy: *Bedi exits the main room and returns to Nakajima* Arsé-kun: *Nakajima's got his crowbar under his arm and Fou in his hands* Arsé-kun: Nakajima: ..... *dropping Fou* You're not going down there, if that's what you're about to suggest. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Ofcourse not. But... Sheepy: Bedi: What can we do...? Arsé-kun: Nakajima: Hell if I know. Talk to people. *he looks down the elevator shaft* Pray Agravain hangs himself on the cable. He's still alive. Arsé-kun: *Kay is not happy to be here* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Kay. Agravain, he, ummm.. Sheepy: Bedi: Grabbed onto the cable and went down. Arsé-kun: Kay: why. Arsé-kun: Kay: why is he getting into the elevator. Sheepy: Bedi: Because Merlin is in the elevator. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why is. Sheepy: Bedi:...Why is Merlin in the elevator? Arsé-kun: *nobody knows.* Sheepy: Bedi: I woke up and he was gone. Fou was very upset... He managed to get my face with his claws... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not bleeding, so he didn't do shit. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, Fou wouldn't do that normally. Sheepy: Bedi: So it must be serious. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Between floors, right? Sheepy: Bedi: It is, apparently. Otherwise, they would just use the door. Sheepy: Bedi: What if Griflet is also in the elevator? Arsé-kun: Kay: Let's go downstairs. Meet them on the way down if we're lucky. Sheepy: Bedi:...Right. Good idea. Arsé-kun: *Has Agravain gotten into the elevator yet?* Sheepy: *Almost! He's about to get onto the top of it so he can open the door.* Sheepy: *Agravain carefully places his feet down onto the roof of the elevator and starts trying to open the door on the top of it.* Arsé-kun: *The elevator is up to safety code and isn't easy to open* Sheepy: Agravain:...Ugh. Sheepy: *Agravain attempts once more, pulling with all of his might!* Arsé-kun: *Janitor approved sealing. Calogrenant approved sealing. OSHA.* Sheepy: Agravain:.... Sheepy: *Agravain pulls out the sword again and starts trying to cut through it* Arsé-kun: *This goes better. Risky, but more effective* Sheepy: *As soon as he can push the door out from its socket, he drops into the elevator* Arsé-kun: *Upon entering the elevator, the first thing Agravain sees is Merlin seated on the floor, not moving. The second thing Agravain sees is a white and purple? creature holding up Merlin. The third thing Agravain sees is that the back wall of the elevator has been replaced with the sights of elsewhere, and the creature has come through there. The creature "looks" up at Agravain.* Sheepy: Agravain:......! *He readies his sword* Sheepy: Agravain: ....Hang on, Merlin. Arsé-kun: *Merlin incoherently groans* Sheepy: *Agravain lunges at the creature, trying to jab it with his sword.* Arsé-kun: *The sword goes through it cleanly. Too cleanly. No damage.* Sheepy: Agravain:....! Sheepy: *Aggy backs off slowly, still pointing the sword at the creature. He hesitantly bemds down to pick up Merlin.* Sheepy: *Aggy lifts up Merlin* Arsé-kun: *No resistance from the creature or Merlin. There's nothing the creature can do about this. Physically.* Sheepy: Agravain: *He backs off, trying to figure out his escape route* Arsé-kun: *The only route is Up. The elevator is between floors.* Sheepy: Agravain:......Merlin. You must wake up. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....... Sheepy: Agravain: No luck... Sheepy: Agravain:... *He bangs his foot on the floor* Arsé-kun: Kay: *from the floor below* You alive up there?! Sheepy: Agravain: I am! We need the elevator to go down! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll put in some effort, but good luck! Is dickhead alive? Sheepy: Agravain: Merlin is alive currently, although he's unresponsive. Arsé-kun: Kay: For fuck's sake. Sheepy: *Agravain places Merlin down by the door and hesitantly approaches the creature* Arsé-kun: *you want to approach it. You want to approach it. You Want to Approach It.* Sheepy: *Agravain can't help but get closer.* Arsé-kun: *Agravain is now in front of the creature, which is "staring" down at him. The elevator is behind him. What will he do?* Sheepy: Agravain:.....? .....! Sheepy: *Agravain slashes at it with his sword!* Arsé-kun: *Hit! It's not happy about this.* Sheepy: *Agravain doesn't care for its feelings, instead opting to take a second swipe at it.* Arsé-kun: *Agravain is well known to not care about feelings. Anyway, hit* Sheepy: *Agravain, in an attempt to force it to flee, continues to attack it.* Arsé-kun: *It doesn't budge, taking the hits like a champ.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 9 Arsé-kun: *It's still staring at him. Despite not having done much, Agravain's getting tired. mp -10.* Sheepy: *Agravain is determined to make it flee. He continues to attack, although his movements are somewhat sluggish.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *the creature starts bending its arms up to grab his shoulders* Sheepy: Agravain:...?! Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *The creature's hands are on Agravain's shoulders. There is some pressure, like it's trying to make him sit down, but not a lot of it.* Sheepy: *Agravain tries to shake it off.* Arsé-kun: *It's got a hold on him. At least it doesn't hurt?* Sheepy: Agravain: *He begins struggling more.* Arsé-kun: *The creature takes a hand off Agravain. It is thinking. Calculating. Looking for something on the ground.* Sheepy: *Agravain stumbles back. He's feeling very worn out.* Arsé-kun: *Does he, perchance, want to.... Sit Down?* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: *No! He refuses!* Sheepy: *Agravain's mind is feeling clearer. He's feeling confident that he can continue to hold off the creature with his swo... Where did his sword go?* Arsé-kun: *It's been reintroduced to his stomach, why?* Sheepy: Agravain: Aaaa....aaaauuughhh....!! Sheepy: *Agravain collapses to his knees* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Agravain: *He shakily tries to pull himself away from the creature and towards the elevator* Arsé-kun: *Agravain is grabbed again.* Sheepy: Agravain: Uugh...! No...! Sheepy: Agravain: Let go of me...! Let go...! Sheepy: Agravain: *He tries to pull himself away from it. The pain from having a sword in his stomach isn't helping.* Arsé-kun: *It lets go of Agravain, and starts reaching past him* Sheepy: Agravain:.....! Sheepy: Agravain: No...! Leave him alone! Merlin! Y...you have to wake up...! Merlin!! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Huh? Wha'? Arsé-kun: *Merlin's head snaps up and he looks around before looking back* Sheepy: Agravain: Merlin! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Jesus, Agravain, hold on, uh! Arsé-kun: *Merlin's spellcasting is interrupted by getting Grabbed.* Sheepy: Agravain:....! Sheepy: Agravain:...*He firmly grasps the hilt of his sword and pulls it out of his stomach* Uuughhh....! ... *He swings the sword down onto the creature's arm!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin changes tactics and casts healing!* Sheepy: Agravain: *He stumbles towards the elevator* Sheepy: Agravain: We can't win...! We...we just have to hold on until Kay finds someone who can get the elevator moving! Sheepy: *Something hits the roof of the elevator. Hard.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin jumps and looks up* Sheepy: *Grif slips in through the entrance on top* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif! What is that thing? Sheepy: Grif: *yawn* Tired... everyone is too loud. Don't scream about being attacked. People are trying to sleep. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...? It's a dimensional shambler... Yes. Not to be confused with non-dimensional shamblers. Arsé-kun: *Merlin gives Grif a buff! Go get it tiger* Sheepy: Grif: *He lunges towards the dimensional shambler and begins hacking at it!* Sheepy: *Agravain, meanwhile, has made his way to the elevator. He plops down near the door, looking exhausted.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin heals him again! Flowers in your elevator! Flowers in your elevator with blood on them!* Sheepy: *Agravain is tightly gripping his stomach, applying pressure on it to stop the bleeding* Sheepy: Agravain:....Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, Agravain? Sheepy: Agravain: If you had forced me to go through kindergarten again by not waking up there, I would have tracked you down and punished you for your actions. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... What? Sheepy: Agravain:........ Arsé-kun: Merlin: I trust the punishing part! Sheepy: *Agravain looks over in Merlin's direction, his gaze unfocused.* Sheepy: Agravain:...I'd really punish you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I believe that, don't you worry! Sheepy: Agravain:........ Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... *he crawls over to check on Agravain* Sheepy: *Agravain is out cold.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aggy?! Arsé-kun: *Merlin grabs Agravain so he doesn't just fall out when the doors open* Sheepy: *Agravain lies limply in his arms, blood trickling from his mouth. His breathing is ragged.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh no, oh no, *merlin spams more healing!* Sheepy: *The elevator finally stops on the bottom floor. It dings and the doors open.* Arsé-kun: *Kay was so sure to look away, and then looked on instinct. regret. regret. regret* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Merlin, you're okay...! Thank goodness...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I am, but Aggy's not! Hos-pit-al~~ Sheepy: Bedi: ....! Of course...! Sheepy: Bedi: .....Most likely, none of them are awake... Arsé-kun: Kay: Both of us call. You get the main building. I'll bitch at the Detective. Sheepy: Bedi: I'll do that. Sheepy: *Bedi pulls out his phone and calls the main building* Arsé-kun: *Dr. Romani picks up on the 5th ring* Sheepy: Bedi: Hello...? Is this the hospital...? Arsé-kun: Romani: Munez Clinic, Archiman speaking. What's the issue? Sheepy: Bedi: Someone is bleeding out. Sheepy: Bedi: There's a huge wound in his stomach...! Sheepy: Bedi: I think he may have been stabbed. Arsé-kun: Romani: Uh! That IS an issue!-- I mean, yes, I understand. I'll send someone right over. Where are you? Sheepy: Bedi: The dorms. Sheepy: Bedi: Bottom floor. Sheepy: Bedi: He's in the elevator. Arsé-kun: Romani: Got it. Stay on the line please, I'll be calling the doctors. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: Romani: You're very welcome! Sheepy: Bedi: I'm worried... Should we be doing anything else...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm working on it, but there's only so much I can do! Sheepy: Bedi: I know... Arsé-kun: *Kay has taken up the hobby of just listing cusses until someone picks up* Sheepy: *Holmes finally picks up.* Sheepy: Holmes:...Hello? *He sounds sleepy* Arsé-kun: Kay: Motherfucker. Took long enough. Get your damn husband. There's Problems. Arsé-kun: Kay: By "problems" I mean "Someone that isn't Grif got stabbed" and it's bad. Sheepy: Holmes: .......... *Other than his breathing, he's silent.* Sheepy: Holmes: Stabbed.... Husband....? ..... Sorry... hold on... Sheepy: *Holmes audibly shifts to another location, still carrying the phone with him.* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... wake up. Arsé-kun: Watson: *distinguished noise* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson.... Watson... *He shakes Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: wh... What? Sheepy: Holmes:....Call for you. Your husband got stabbed. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Holmes, you're right here. Give me the phone. Sheepy: *Holmes hands Watson the phone* Arsé-kun: *Kay tells Watson what's going on. Watson is now Awake.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes, you HAVE to listen to whole messages. Get out of the way. Sheepy: Holmes:..........? Arsé-kun: Watson: Medical emergency. You aren't needed for this. Sheepy: *Holmes gives Watson a tired look* Sheepy: Holmes:....I'm not needed... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Sherlock, go the hell to sleep. It's late. Sheepy: Holmes: *He plops down onto the bed* Arsé-kun: *Watson is up now. we don't need to watch this beyond him nearly tripping on Aza snoozing somewhere he shouldn't be.* Sheepy: Bedi: Is he on his way? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, Watson's up. Sheepy: Bedi: Great. Now we wait...! Sheepy: Bedi:.....I hope they can do something for him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why wouldn't they?? Arsé-kun: Romani: *on phone w/bedi* I just saw Raphael overhead. He'll be there momentarily. Sheepy: Bedi: Over... ...? ...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Romani: You're welcome. I'll be heading over as soon as you confirm his presence. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh. He's here. Arsé-kun: *Right after Bedi says this, Raphael stumbles in, brushing dirt off his coat and closing his wings. There is no proof that he got under a 5 and landed poorly again.* Arsé-kun: Romani: Great. I'll hang up and head over myself. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Yes, thank you. Sheepy: Bedi: He's in the elevator. Arsé-kun: Raphael: Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Raph hurries over, kneels down, and covers the scene with his wings.* Arsé-kun: *The clown is eventually shoo'd out. That being Merlin.* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, are you okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Tired but okay! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wish I knew how I got here though! Sheepy: Bedi: I woke up and you were gone. Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Sheepy: Bedi: Arthur and Aru slept through it, but it was clear that you had left through the front door... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?? ??? Sheepy: Bedi: Fou woke me up. I was on the floor... Arsé-kun: Merlin: There was a Thing in the elevator... I guess it caused this. Sheepy: Bedi: Thing...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Big purple and white thing. It's arms were longer than the whole it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's what got Aggy, I think. Sheepy: Bedi: That's frightening... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are we gonna need to start locking doors? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if it took over an elevator like that, locks probably don't matter. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Yikes. Sheepy: Grif: *He walks in* Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet... You're surprisingly unharmed. How did it go? Arsé-kun: *Kay looks to Grif* Sheepy: Grif:....It was tasty. Arsé-kun: Kay: .......... Can you say something normal please? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: "It was tasty". Arsé-kun: Kay: I hate it here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif, what was that? Sheepy: Grif: Dimensional Shambler. Where were its friends...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: There's more of them..?? Sheepy: Grif: Of course. They hunt in packs. Arsé-kun: Kay: So this was an oddity? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Good! I don't think Aggy could've taken a whole pack... Sheepy: Grif: It was a surprise. Sheepy: Grif: Most humans wouldn't do that. It might get infected. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yech. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I owe Aggy one now, big-time. Never thought I'd say that.. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Bedi: We should probably tell Gawain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Tomorrow. There's no way in hell he'd answer us now. Sheepy: Bedi: ...True. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I *yawn* I third tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's get some sleep... if we can. Sheepy: Grif: Where will his sword go? Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll hold onto it. It's his property, after all. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Be careful. Arsé-kun: Raph: Of course. Sheepy: Grif: It was used to stab the Dimensional Shambler before it was used on Agravain, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Noted. Sheepy: Grif: So it might infect him. If you cut yourself on it, it may infect you. Sheepy: Grif: I don't know if Dimensional Shamblers can spread disease. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know either. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Anyone can become a doctor, it seems... Arsé-kun: *Raph doesn't bother correcting him* Sheepy: Bedi: Please be nice, Griflet. He's doing his best. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: Enough of that. Is that the only thing to fight down here? The smell's getting to me. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Well. About that. Arsé-kun: Kay: oh no. Sheepy: Grif: There's just one thing that doesn't make much sense to me. Sheepy: Grif: How did it get into the elevator to begin with? That is the source of my confusion, maybe. Sheepy: Grif: Perhaps its lack of pack can be explained by it having no friends because it had an objectionable personality. Arsé-kun: Kay: It was an idiot with no friends and a shit personality that thought it could do everything itself. Sheepy: Grif: However, this did not seem to be within its realm of capabilities. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we need to puzzle over that now? Sheepy: Grif: So, we may not yet be done fighting. It may have a friend somewhere. Arsé-kun: Kay: *groan* Sheepy: Grif: By sleeping, we may lure that friend out... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... You know, suddenly I don't want to. Sheepy: Grif: It is a plan. Sheepy: Grif: You can stay awake if you choose to. I will sleep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm going to regardless. I'm exhausted... Sheepy: Bedi: I'll stay by your side. I'll try to stay awake and keep a watchful eye. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Please. Sheepy: Bedi: If Jaufre was around, he might be useful for once... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's a new sentence. Arsé-kun: Kay: But yeah. Agreed. Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't see him around, but I suppose he also has no comfortable place to sleep within our dorm... Sheepy: Grif: By the way. Arsé-kun: Kay: what Now. Sheepy: Grif: If it had a friend, we may want to return soon. Sheepy: Grif: Aru was left all alone, basically. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do it i- !!! Arsé-kun: *Kay immediately bails to go check on Aru.* Sheepy: Grif: Let's follow him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... I am not doing stairs. Sheepy: Grif:........ Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... Sheepy: Grif: *stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... One more teleport won't kill me, I'm sure... Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, ler's take the stairs slowly, okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll sleep on the floor. No thanks. 'm falling asleep standing here. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin.... Sheepy: Bedi:....It targeted you. Sheepy: Bedi: So... We should go upstairs. Sheepy: Bedi: If nothing else, we aren't as exposed there. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... If I don't make it, Fou gets tomorrow's lunch.. Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay. We'll take things slowly.. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong. Sheepy: *Grif grabs Merlin and tosses him over his shoulder* Arsé-kun: *Sack of potato ass* Sheepy: Grif: Now we can go as fast as we want. Yippeeeee. *He starts running up the stairs* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *sleepily* yippeee.... Sheepy: *Bedi sighs and follows after Grif* Arsé-kun: *By the time Bedi gets there, Kay's already settled himself next to Aru.* Sheepy: *Aru is happy to have Kay there. She now feels safer.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hasn't woken up once. How very helpful, past and future king* Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... hmmmm... Arthur sleeps through a lot... *He dumps Merlin on the floor* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ow! Sheepy: Grif: We've arrived. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Couldn't you stand to be more gentle?? Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... I suppose so. Sheepy: Grif: Is this a sleepover? Sheepy: *Bedi arrives* Arsé-kun: Kay: It is now. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I wasn't even invited... Sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey Grif. You're invited. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I feel so special... Kay invited me to a sleepover... Sheepy: Grif: *He plops down onto the ground* Sheepy: *Grif goes to sleep* Arsé-kun: *Fou hops onto Merlin's chest and stares expectantly at Bedi* Sheepy: Bedi:...Sorry, Fou. Give me a moment. Sheepy: *He leaves for a moment and returns with two blankets. He puts one on Kay and Aru. After lying down next to Merlin, he covers Merlin and himself with the other blanket.* Arsé-kun: *Fou unburies himself from blanket hell and starts kneading. And purring. No survivors* Arsé-kun: -Saturday, December 4th- Sheepy: *Aru, as usual, awakens fairly early.* Arsé-kun: *Aru is also, how do you say, trapped. Kay's with her, that's a plus. The everyone else scattered on the floor is a minus* Sheepy: Aru: ....??? Arsé-kun: Fou: mraaaaoooww! Sheepy: Aru: Good morning, Fou... Arsé-kun: *Fou jumps up onto Kay's arm and lightly smacks Aru's face. hey. hey. feed me* Sheepy: Aru: Fou... I can't do much for you... Arsé-kun: Fou: ... *does this make more sense at a 45° angle, bud?* Sheepy: Aru: Fou... If I move, I may wake everyone... Sheepy: *Jauf walks in, not at all trying to walk quietly. He's cheery.* Arsé-kun: Fou: Meow! Sheepy: Jauf: Goooood morning, everyone! ... Hmmm? What happened here? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm. sleepover. Arsé-kun: Yog: *helpfully, from Andromalius* A defensive maneuver due to a Shambler getting into the building last night. Sheepy: Jauf: A shambler, hm? Wonder how that happened. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm not quite sure. I was not watching at the time, and it was alone. Overall, an oddity. Sheepy: Jauf:....Alone...? Arsé-kun: Yog: A single entity. I'll look into it when I've finished my work. Sheepy: Jauf: So, never... Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Correction. Finished the once-a-year winter work. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, of course, of course! Sheepy: *Jauf walks into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *And there's Yog, with his headset and hair pulled back, having decided he was going to take a work break. He stares* Sheepy: *Jauf approaches Yog* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I was hoping to not be observed until I was done here. Morning, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Good to see you taking a break, my friend! *He slaps Yog on the back... hard, before continuing to laugh and repeatedly slap him on the back.* Arsé-kun: *15 dmg. 15 dmg. CRIT! 30 dmg, 15 dmg* Sheepy: Jauf: What are you playing? Mario? Arsé-kun: Yog: *having taken physical damage* ... Modded street fighter 3. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Are you trying to learn how to be a street fighter, my friend? Can your Nintendo really teach you that? Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't think I'd enjoy it in practice. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm. I understand. Arsé-kun: *I would say "There's the sound of Arthur drowsily unrolling himself from his cape (and 3 blankets and half a sheet)" but that's almost silent and not in this room. yknow* Sheepy: Aru: Oh...! Arthur! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Morning.... Sheepy: Jauf: Good morning, my king!! *He pops his head out of the kitchen to see Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Were you awoken by the shambler? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The... Pardon? Sheepy: Jauf: I guess not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did something happen? Sheepy: Jauf: Not sure of the details. Arsé-kun: *Arthur sits up and notices the surroundings* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... How are we to move in this scenario? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, that's the interesting part. Sheepy: Jauf: You can't without waking someoe. Aru's stuck, too Arsé-kun: Arthur: You aren't going to help? Sheepy: Jauf: What can I do? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I was hoping you would think of something. Sheepy: Jauf: My idea is a pot and a pan. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Denied. You're not Cai. Sheepy: Jauf: Hhmmmm... Arsé-kun: Fou: mroooow! Sheepy: *Jauf approaches Arthur* Sheepy: *Jauf suddenly lifts up Arthur!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! Sheepy: *Jauf places him down gently near the kitchen* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! Anything for you, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now, how do we free Aru from her predicament...? Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf: Pots and pans? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Kay will kill us both. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: mrrr? Sheepy: Jauf: Kay will give you food if you wake him. Arsé-kun: Fou: .... Arsé-kun: *Fou climbs onto Kay's face and loafs. Right there.* Arsé-kun: *Kay brushes Fou off. denied* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... This will be a challenge. Sheepy: Jauf: Next idea. Sheepy: Jauf: Elyan, wake up Kay. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Oh, no. Arsé-kun: Fou: merwo! Sheepy: *Elyan flies over to Kay and pulls him off the couch and onto Grif* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Miraculously, this doesn't wake Kay. Not even a little. What power.* Sheepy: Grif:......? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sorry, Griflet. Sheepy: *Grif yawns and starts going back to sleep* Sheepy: *Aru sits up* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you need assistance from there? Sheepy: Aru:..I think so. Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets as close as he reasonably can and extends a hand towards her. He's gonna try* Sheepy: *Aru accepts his hand* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is able to pull her over to his side of the mass grave sleepover without incident* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you, Arthur! Sheepy: Jauf: The back of the sofa would have been faster and safer... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very welcome! Now, lets.... ... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... I wish I had thought of that. Sheepy: Aru: I was concerned about falling and waking everyone... Sheepy: Jauf:....Well, I guess you have it for the future, my king! Arsé-kun: *Arthur's stomach answers faster than Arthur himself does. Well. I guess we know the end of that last sentence.* Sheepy: Jauf:.....You're hungry, my king? I can cook for you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. Please do, without flooding the room with apples. Sheepy: Jauf: Worry not. I will do no such thing. Sheepy: Jauf: What would you like? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No preference. Aru? Sheepy: Aru: Anything is okay! Sheepy: Jauf: My friend. Did you plan to join us for breakfast? Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't see why not. You know my suggestion type. Sheepy: Jauf: I do. Sheepy: Jauf: Doesn't the prospect of eating billions of cookies frighten you? Arsé-kun: Yog: Why would it?? Sheepy: Jauf: It'll give you a stomach ache. Arsé-kun: Yog: Ah, you meant all at once. Sheepy: Jauf: That's what Christmas entails. Arsé-kun: Yog: I've done it every year. Why worry now? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe something not sweet for breakfast would be good. Arsé-kun: Yog: I won't stop you. Sheepy: Jauf: Omelettes it is, then. Sheepy: *Jauf begins cooking omelettes* Arsé-kun: *Yog could look at what happened last night. Could. Yog opts to continue playing street fighter, poorly* Sheepy: *Aftef a while, Jauf finishes cooking* Arsé-kun: *Fou sits on the table near Aru. waiting* Sheepy: *Jauf serves the food!* Arsé-kun: *Fou keeps staring. Giv eggy* Sheepy: *Jauf gives Fou some egg* Arsé-kun: *Fou is delighted. Bond up* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fantastic job, Sir Jaufre! Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Thank you, my king! I've worked hard to learn to cook! ... The food from our times left a lot to be desired. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It truly did! Sheepy: Jauf: Modern food is wonderful! It has flavor! Arsé-kun: Yog: More than prior times, certainly. Sheepy: Jauf: Although, some stuff isn't very good. Arsé-kun: Yog: Some things were most likely not intended to be consumed. Sheepy: Jauf: Like doritos. Or candy. Arsé-kun: Yog: Skill issue. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you think the young ones will be joining us any time soon? Sheepy: Jauf:......Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Good question. Arsé-kun: Yog: At the current rate? Not without assistance. Sheepy: Jauf: Should we really wake them? Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Sheepy: Jauf: Last night must have been rough on them... hmmm.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I see no reason to wake them now. Sheepy: Jauf: That too. Their classes haven't started yet. Arsé-kun: *Fou gets off the table and trots away* Sheepy: Aru: Where's Fou going? Arsé-kun: *she's answered by Merlin shouting in pain. good morning. get bit get bit get bit get bit* Sheepy: Aru: Merlin?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't even do anything to deserve getting bitten this time!! Sheepy: Aru: Fou is mad that nobody woke up and fed him, I think. Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre fed him, but is an omelette enough? Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's plenty! Sheepy: *Bedi mumbles in his sleep and shifts closer to Merlin. He slept through the shout entirely.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....will you shut up? Sheepy: Grif: Ghhhh... Arsé-kun: *Kay starts rolling over and Realizes the Problem* Arsé-kun: Kay: ?! Sheepy: Grif: P-P-Pre.... Arsé-kun: Kay: How the hell did I end up down here?? Sorry, Moron. Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, Elyan did that. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna wring his neck. Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre told him to wake you! He wasn't specific how! Arsé-kun: Kay: Ughhh.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Haha! You two are both the same color as the slime! Sheepy: Jauf: Don't try to excuse his actions by acting like he doesn't know. He might not, but he probably did it to mess with you. Sheepy: Grif: P-pre...m-m... Sheepy: Aru: So this is how Jaufre used to be... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Constantly. Sheepy: Jauf:.........Well, I'm not like that now... Sheepy: Aru: That's because you don't have a crush on anyone. Sheepy: Jauf:..........I'd hope that I'm better than that by now. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets off of Grif.* Sheepy: Grif: *His face is still bright red* Arsé-kun: *So is Kay's. Graceful boyfriends* Sheepy: Jauf: Did you all want breakfast? Maybe you could let us know what happened after we eat. Sheepy: Grif: Ahhh. A guy was stabbed. There was a dimensional shambler. It was tasty. Arsé-kun: Kay: What part of "after we eat" flew over your head, Moron?? Sheepy: Grif:....Hm? Flew over my head? Arsé-kun: Kay: Figurative! Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Hungry.... Sheepy: Grif: His sword was cool... Sheepy: Grif: It looked like Aru's somewhat... I bet it was tasty. Arsé-kun: *Yog applies his hands to his face and sighs* Sheepy: Aru:...Please don't eat Excalibur. Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet. Save this talk for after eating. Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Sheepy: Grif: Nobody wants to talk to me... I'll go mope in the corner... yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can I get a little help down here? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.... I don't know how to help. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Griflet, I am currently in your kitchen. At least come say hello first. Sheepy: Grif: Dad is here? Sheepy: *Grif goes into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Dad is here* Sheepy: Grif: It's a Christmas miracle... Sheepy: Grif: Hohoho. Merry Christmas. Hohohoho. Arsé-kun: Yog: It's the 4th. Sheepy: Grif:....Hohohohoho. Hooohooohooo. Arsé-kun: *Fou looks around for the owl* Sheepy: Jauf: Will omelettes work for everyone else? Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds fine. Where've you been? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Did you miss me? Arsé-kun: Kay: god, no. I wanna know what you've fucked up recently. Sheepy: Jauf: You know that one professor? Arsé-kun: Kay: Which? Sheepy: Jauf: Herbert. The one who teaches anatomy... I think? Sheepy: Jauf: I owe him a favor. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh. Did you die? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm not Grif. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm human. I don't take my life for granted. I try not to die because I expect that to be the end of the game if I do. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck, sorry I asked. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! No, no, I'm not offended. Arsé-kun: *Merlin is unable to free himself, meanwhile. Karma for Merlin. Jail 1000 years* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bedi, please move... Sheepy: Bedi: ...........don't go in there, Merlin. *He hugs Merlin closer* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Why not, babe? Sheepy: Bedi:...it's full of bluntensmoken, Merlin... Arsé-kun: *Merlin fails to repress both a snort and laughter* Sheepy: *Bedi sleepily opens his eyes, having been woken by the laughter next to him* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's laughing so hard that there are tears.* Sheepy: Bedi:......?? Arsé-kun: Kay: That was the least spooky thing you've ever said. Morning. You're the last one up. Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Kay: You were saying weird shit again. Today you told Merlin not to go into a cave because of "bluntensmoken". Arsé-kun: Yog: *muttering* y' gnaiih, lloig-fm'lat wgah’n fahf nw. [tl: my father, mind-fire (weed) resides [in] this place] Sheepy: Bedi:???? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon, but I haven't understood a word for the past two minutes. Sheepy: Jauf: You know how the poppy can affect people in a certain way, yes? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, certain plants can habe similar effects if burned. Sheepy: Jauf: It can damage your body and affect your brain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Like those plants some peasantry would smoke and then perish? Sheepy: Jauf: I suppose. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please tell me it's at least safer now. Sheepy: Jauf:....I doubt it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's not usually plants that'll poison you, at least. Usually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: When done right, anyway. It's ok. Sheepy: Bedi: Alcohol is a type of drug, too. Anything that is addictive can be dangerous. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't even mention it. I might want it. Sheepy: Bedi: This all reminds me. Arthur, when do you plan to get a check-up? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Er? Sheepy: Bedi: For your health. Arsé-kun: *everyone else can get food meanwhile i guess idk* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is that a more common occurrence now? Sheepy: Bedi: You may want to visit the hospital today so you can speak to Raphael or Watson and request an appointment with them. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't see why not. Sheepy: Bedi: Great. We may end up needing to go there today anyway. But we probably should get a thank you gift.... Sheepy: Bedi:...Oh. I have to text Gawain. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll do it. I'm faster. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Gawain] Aggy got stabbed saving me from a thing last night, related to why the elevator's busted Sheepy: Gawain: [text: to Merlin] What?????? Sheepy: Gawain: [text: to Merlin] Whder is Avravajn onow Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Gawain] Hospital, probably. The doctors got his ass. Sheepy: Gawain: [text: to Merlin] Thabks Arsé-kun: Merlin: I got typo'd at. I think he's gonna jump the stairs and full sprint to the hospital. Sheepy: Bedi: Sounds like it.... Arsé-kun: Kay: How long until we get confused messages? I bet three minutes. Sheepy: Bedi: From Lance, Lot, and Tristan? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Who else? Sheepy: Bedi: Two minutes from Lance. Four from Lot. Tristan doesn't send one. Sheepy: Bedi: Lance's will be confused screaming. Lot's will be proper spelling and punctuation. Tristan will appear at our door and somehow make off with some of our food. Arsé-kun: Yog: *holding Tristan by the collar with a tentacle* Oh, this? Sheepy: Tristan: Good morning, gentlemen. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hi, jackass. Agravain got obliterated. Sheepy: Tristan: Did he deserve it? Arsé-kun: Kay: Shockingly? No. Sheepy: Jauf:...Wait, Agravain did? Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: He must've gotten soft. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And since when did he own a sword? I've never seen that before. Sheepy: Jauf: He'd always come out of fights unscathed. It was kind of scary. Sheepy: Tristan: Sword? I never knew of his sword... So, swords are in fashion now... Sheepy: Tristan: Perhaps I should wear one at my side... *strum* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck, you may as well. I've got one. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it was Lancelot-level strong. Arsé-kun: Kay: Did you see the elevator on your way back and how it was all burnt and fucked? Sheepy: Jauf: I did. Arsé-kun: Kay: Agravain did that. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Sheepy: Jauf: With his sword? Arsé-kun: Kay: It was unfortunately the coolest thing he's ever done. Sheepy: Jauf: Where did he find that...? Sheepy: Jauf: That probably was Galatine. Sheepy: Jauf: It's Gawain's sword. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Our Gawain, not yours. Sheepy: Jauf: Gawain was almost unstoppable already, and that sword... Really, we all talked about fairness and chivalry, but... how was that sword remotely fair?! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're going to attract the sword nerd at this rate. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it's true. I doubt Agravain can use it at its true potential, but it harbored the power of the sun. Imagine getting hit with that thing. Arsé-kun: Kay: It'd kill Grif, easy. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe if you stopped dying I wouldn't say it. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, and Gawain used it on human beings! Sheepy: Jauf: While hewas already extremely overpowered!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It was very cool... Sheepy: Jauf: "Ah, Sir Jaufre. You just became a knight, didn't you? I heard rumors that one day you will become one of our strongest! How about a fair fight so I may see your skill?" Sheepy: Jauf: Innocent as I was, I agreed! The burns from that hurt for weeks!! Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, don't get hit with that thing if you can help it. Sheepy: Bedi:...Who let Mr. Torture Enthusiast have that? Arsé-kun: Kay: Aru, the old Agravain didn't have sunbastard's powers too, right? Sheepy: Aru: No. He was just extraordinarily handsome. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I mean... That doesn't sound correct but I can't dispute it. Sheepy: Aru: He's usually portrayed as a cunning schemer and a jealous man. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That I can agree with. Sheepy: Aru: Depending on the version, he might be outright evil. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Rude. Sheepy: Aru: Other versions portray him as an unfortunate victim... Arsé-kun: Lot: *knocking on the (open) door* I see Tristan's subterfuge has failed, may we come in? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, you can come in! Arsé-kun: *Lot appears, as does Lance* Arsé-kun: Lot: Sorry for interrupting and sorry for Tristan, but why exactly did Gawain take off running without a word? Sheepy: Bedi: Agravain was stabbed last night. Arsé-kun: Lot: Huh?! Sheepy: Bedi: He's in the hospital. Sheepy: Bedi: He got stabbed trying to save Merlin... Arsé-kun: Lot: No wonder Gawain took off... Sheepy: Bedi:....Can you believe that? Arsé-kun: Lot: It's a little hard to, but he had his reasons I bet. Sheepy: Tristan: It must be a cover story of sorts. Hmhmhm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He didn't get a little stab. It was Bad. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose he isn't as cold hearted as he may appear... Sheepy: Tristan: Will he be alright? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No idea. Wanna go visit in a bit? Sheepy: Tristan: It will be strange, seeing Gawain depressed... Or perhaps he will remain cheery. Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Arsé-kun: *short timeskip so everyone can get ready to go out. put on not bloodstained clothes, for example* Sheepy: Bedi: While we're at the hospital, Arthur, you can make an appointment. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would they be taking people while caring for a patient? Sheepy: Bedi: Well... they may end up caring for more patients if they don't take people. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That makes sense. Arsé-kun: *Romani's at the front desk, as per usual* Arsé-kun: Romani: .... Let me guess. Agravain? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Romani: Upstairs. Third door on the left. Sheepy: *The group heads to Aggy's room* Sheepy: Iris: ...Oh! Looks like you have more visitors, Aggy! Sheepy: Aggy: .....*heavy sigh* .....Come in. Arsé-kun: *Kay was about to lead with "The fuck's up, chucklenuts?" but now he can't.* Sheepy: Aggy: Good to see you didn't die, Merlin. I would've hunted you down if you had. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I would have died a second time to avoid you. Sheepy: Aggy: … Idiot. Sheepy: Gawain: If you’d called, I would’ve done something… this didn’t need to happen… *He looks uncharacteristically upset.* Sheepy: Aggy: Don’t throw away this chance I gave you, Merlin. I only did it because I owed someone else a lot, and I thought your life might translate to that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sir, yes, sir! Sheepy: Aggy: Don't disappoint me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: This being me, I can only try. Sheepy: Aggy: ...The thought is enough for me. Sheepy: Bedi: Please let us know if you want anything. We owe you a lot... Sheepy: Aggy: You don't owe me anything. Sheepy: Aggy: If you're desperate to find something you could do for me, maybe you could cheer up Gawain. He's convinced this is a big deal and won't listen when I say that I've had worse. Arsé-kun: Lot: Have you? Nothing comes to mind thinking about it. Sheepy: Aggy: Of course. I lived with Mordred. Arsé-kun: Lot: ... That's fair. Sheepy: Aggy: Well. Do your best. Sheepy: Aggy: I'll probably be out soon. Don't do anything stupid in the meantime. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Us? Not do something stupid? Sheepy: Aggy:....I'll put my trust in you all just this once. Sheepy: Aggy: It'll be a Christmas miracle if my hopes aren't betrayed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We'll try! Sheepy: Aggy: Good. Sheepy: *Gawain is led out by Bedi* Arsé-kun: *we skip past some idle college boy chatter that'd take 50+ lines* Sheepy: Jauf: Looks like this is our chance to confirm it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is. Sheepy: *Jauf enters Aggy's room* Arsé-kun: *Arthur considers it. He waits to see Aggy's reaction* Sheepy: Aggy:...?! Y-you...?! ... I'm having a horrible dream, aren't I...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not quite. *and... enter.* Sheepy: Aggy: Uncle...? ... ......... You've revived? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have. I see you've revived in your own way. Sheepy: Aggy:...My own way indeed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ironic that we've both gotten involved with people bearing past names. Sheepy: Aggy: I always seem to. I can't shake off Gawain no matter how hard I try... Arsé-kun: Arthur: At least he isn't the original? I've been told his ghost exists. Sheepy: Aggy: It never has been the original in my experience. Arsé-kun: Arthur: If it helps, none of the Mordreds are either. Sheepy: Aggy: I have two this time around. Neither are real. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What Was Mordred is around, but not as a Mordred. Sheepy: Aggy:...What? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Quite different this time around. Sheepy: Aggy:...Have you met him? Is he less rebellious? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Her, and not nearly as much. Still going against Merlin's advice, though. Sheepy: Aggy:......? Sheepy: Aru: I follow Teacher's advice closely! Sometimes, though, it's bad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Telling you to not do something for your safety isn't bad. Sheepy: Aru: He said that he won't reincarnate because once Arthur recovered, he may need advice that he'll just totally ignore anyway about how to not get himself killed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He isn't wrong, but that's still rude. Sheepy: Aru: He said that you had one job and it was simply not doing anything. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was not good at my job. Sheepy: Aru: I think you're great at it now! Sheepy: Aggy: You have a job...? Sheepy: Jauf: My king has a job? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was speaking past tense. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, I do not have a job currently, and I can't say I enjoy the sound of modern work. Sheepy: Aru: Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: You can't be a NEET forever. Sheepy: Aru:....How do you plan to support yourself, Arthur? Sheepy: Jauf: My king, I'll do everything for you but financially support you long term! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Whatever Jaufre is doing seems to be working. I may follow what he does. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Are you... sure on that, my king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't legally swing a sword in retail, can I? Arsé-kun: Primo: Marrok has referred to you as "Treats Guy". Have you a witty retort, dark knight? Sheepy: Aggy: I told him not to tell anyone... Arsé-kun: Primo: He didn't seem to realize he just told me, either. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Sheepy: Aggy:.....I see he hasn't changed at all. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not one bit. Sheepy: Aggy: Good for him, at least. Sheepy: Aggy:....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin. Stop doing that. Arsé-kun: Primo: :) Sheepy: Aru: Teacher!! Arsé-kun: Primo: It certainly is a morning, isn't it? Sheepy: Aggy: I thought it couldn't get much worse. Sheepy: Aggy: If your descendent gets himself killed, I'm not helping him. Arsé-kun: Primo: So you say. Sheepy: Aggy: He's got that weird dragon to bail him out. Arsé-kun: Primo: I know of him. He's.... In-progress. Sheepy: Aggy: At first, I assumed that he was Jaufre, "reincarnated" as I have been Arsé-kun: Primo: Without any explanation, an easy error! Sheepy: Aggy: After all, he ooks just like Jaufre did when he was starting out. Sheepy: Aggy:....One for one the same, other than the lack of a shy expression. Sheepy: Aggy: But then... it turned out that he was just some weird, rock-eating idiot. Sheepy: Jauf: The whole thing is just an unfortunate coincidence. Arsé-kun: Primo: It's not quite a reincarnation, but part of Jaufre's soul was used to make him. They're related. Sheepy: Jauf: I just lied for a reason! Arsé-kun: Primo: Ignored. Sheepy: Aggy: Such a thing is possible? Arsé-kun: Primo: With enough skill, certainly. I will not be replicating it. Sheepy: Aggy: I don't need two of you running around. Arsé-kun: Primo: There's 14 of my heritage running around. The Merlin here is 14. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is the perfect amount of a good thing. Two Teachers... well... Arsé-kun: Primo: Myrrdin can keep the splitting in half trick. Sheepy: Aggy: But none of them are essentially clones, are they? Arsé-kun: Primo: Thankfully not. Arsé-kun: Primo: But enough about me! Sheepy: Aru: I hope Merlin never learns that. Sheepy: Aru: I don't imagine he'll use it correctly... Arsé-kun: Primo: He won't. Arsé-kun: Primo: Instead now! Shall I list for your displeasure, Sir Agravain, who else is still upon our plane? Arsé-kun: Primo: Too bad! Bors and Lionel, Cai and Marrok, I know Calogrenant is about but I'm not sure where. Arsé-kun: Primo: And, of course, Bedwyr. Sheepy: Aru: Why does Beddy sound like an afterthought...? Arsé-kun: Primo: I may be slightly annoyed with him for getting glass on my carpets <3 Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure he didn't mean to do it. Arsé-kun: Primo: We'll discuss that later~~ Sheepy: Aggy: So few of us remain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. Descendants certainly, but few of the original table. Sheepy: Aggy: It feels somewhat isolating. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It does, I agree. Fortunately, this doesn't prevent us from bonding with the newer generations. They need to learn from somewhere. Sheepy: Aggy: That's true. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Even if they don't know about you, those kids clearly cared about you enough to show up. Sheepy: Aggy: It would have been rude not to, considering I'm only in the hospital now saving one of their friends. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Irrelevant. I was present when some arrived, asking for information. As soon as they found out, they expressed concern for you. Sheepy: Aggy: Hmmm. Sheepy: Aggy: Maybe they don't believe that I'm serious. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Also irrelevant. Accept that they care for you or I'll think of a suitable threat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: As well, I'll be sure to have Galatine cleaned off for you. Sheepy: Aggy: Where did it end up...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... You know exactly who has a penchant for taking swords without permission. Sheepy: Aggy: *heavy sigh* Sheepy: Aggy: Lance has it, doesn't he... Arsé-kun: Arthur: He took it when he left. I figured he learned his lesson from Caliburn. Sheepy: Aggy: My sword... Sheepy: Jauf: It's not yours, technically. Sheepy: Aggy: I've owned it longer than Gawain has. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then Caliburn belongs to a rock. Sheepy: Aggy: Do you plan to return Galatine to Gawain? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Twas a joke. Sheepy: Aggy:...You make jokes now, do you? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I learned that skill at some point, yes. Forgive how poor it was. Sheepy: Aggy: What a shock. Arsé-kun: Primo: Agreed. I can hear Cai already. "Wart, what the hell was that?" Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! A perfect impersonation! Arsé-kun: *Arthur has regrets* Sheepy: Jauf: My king, perhaps you could get into entertainment! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Denied. Hard pass. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: I have no other ideas at the moment. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... *sigh* I'll have Galatine returned to you as soon as possible. Sheepy: Aggy: Thank you. It's a convenient tool. Sheepy: Aggy: I've seen Gareth in a few of my lives. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh? Was he well? Sheepy: Aggy: I haven't a clue. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How does that help... Sheepy: Aggy: I never bothered asking. Sheepy: Aggy: It's not my business what Gareth is up to. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This is fair. I'll look into it in my spare time then. Sheepy: Jauf:....My king has anything but spare time...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please don't be a town crier and decree my unfavorable traits. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course not! After all, I am your #1 supporter, my king! Sheepy: Aggy: Oh. That's really sad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I only got my body back recently..... It makes sense... Sheepy: Jauf: I'm aware, but you also don't seem interested in finding a job and supporting yourself long term. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I said I did. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, my job is... Sheepy: Jauf: You've only really ever quested in a party. Sheepy: Jauf: *He frowns* Questing solo, is, well... Sheepy: Jauf: It has a huge learning curve. Arsé-kun: Primo: Can you cook for yourself, Arthur? Can you fend for yourself in a differently weathered enviroment? Sheepy: Jauf: Can you repair your weapons if they break? Can you tell good plants from bad? Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you have knowledge of that which lurks outside? Are you able to repel the corrosion they bring? Arsé-kun: *aggy watches torture of the king in real time* Sheepy: Jauf: You leaned on Cai for a lot, my king. He had a heavy hand in the results of your quests. Arsé-kun: Primo: And he claims to be retired! Sheepy: Jauf: There's something about one of the most beautiful men among us calling himself ugly that stings for us less attractive folks. Glad he's realized he's not ugly. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Glad we survived that fight at all... Sheepy: Jauf: Yeah. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it doesn't affect my self image any. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm a handsome guy. I know this because my wife told me that and she wouldn't lie to me! Ahahahaha! Sheepy: Aggy:...How truly sad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Me or Sir Jaufre? Sheepy: Aggy:.....Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you for being honest. Agreed. Sheepy: Iris: Before you think about getting a job, you should have a health check-up! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Right, yes. That was suggested to me too. I'll leave you alone now, Agravain. Sheepy: Aggy:...No need to be a stranger. Sheepy: Iris: By the way, I'll be your doctor! Daddy and Raphy are busy! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Er. Okay, that's fine. Sheepy: Iris:....Do you doubt my abilities because of my age? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not at all. I just wasn't aware you were a doctor as well. Sheepy: Iris: I'm ready now! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then lets get this over with, Miss. Sheepy: *Iris leads Arthur to another room* Sheepy: Aggy:.....It's a surprise to hear that there are others alive. Arsé-kun: Primo: Isn't it? Just when you think you've gotten one out of your hair, two more appear! Sheepy: Aggy: Some are worse than others. Sheepy: Aggy:......Some are much worse. Sheepy: Aggy: Some... wouldn't bother me too much. Sheepy: Jauf: Like Marrok? Sheepy: Aggy:....... *he looks away* Sheepy: Aggy: ..What a sad case. Once he was a serious knight who devoted himself to his work, but after he was betrayed by his wife, he became the king's pet. And he doesn't even have the capacity to hate it. Sheepy: Aggy:....At least he enjoys life all the same. Arsé-kun: *Cai enters scene stage right* Arsé-kun: Cai: You tool. You motherfucker. You look like a baby and an old man at the same time. Sheepy: Aggy: What a surprise. The first thing out of your mouth is an insult. Arsé-kun: Cai: If I don't, you won't know it's me. Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway, I've got something of yours. Sheepy: Aggy:...Hmmm? Arsé-kun: *Cai hands Aggy a closed switchblade. but like, old timey* Sheepy: Aggy: You kept this? Arsé-kun: Cai: Someone sold it to me as an antique. Kept it off the shelf anyway. Sheepy: Aggy:...I appreciate it. Arsé-kun: Cai: You're welcome, but don't tell anyone I was nice. I'll deny it. Sheepy: Aggy: They wouldn't believe me anyway. Arsé-kun: Cai: They might. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahhaaha! I'd never believe it! *He slaps Cai on the back* Arsé-kun: *Cai whips around and punches him in the shoulder* Sheepy: Jauf: You're still strong! Arsé-kun: Cai: i better be. Sheepy: Aggy:....... *He's started grinning* Arsé-kun: Cai: That CANNOT be good. What now?? Sheepy: Aggy: I can't believe a guy like you became an angel. Arsé-kun: Cai: You wouldn't believe the riffraff up there. Sheepy: Aggy: Do most angels have.. No, I won't comment. That would be cruel. Sheepy: Aggy: Considering the angels on this campus, it's actually not all too shocking. Arsé-kun: Cai: And stabbing you in the hospital would also be cruel, but not beneath me. Sheepy: Jauf: Shouldn't you wait until he's out so you can be the change you want to see? Arsé-kun: Cai: What, come back here and risk running into baby Lancelot? No fucking thanks. Sheepy: Jauf: There's multiple baby Lancelots. Sheepy: Jauf: Lance and Lot. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd like to seppuku now. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, if your soul was split up for reincarnation, what would your pieces be called? Arsé-kun: Cai: Bitch and bastard. Anyway. Sheepy: Jauf: That doesn't fit the theme and I'm disappointed by your lack of creativity. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yours is named Griflet. Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf:...That's a low blow. Arsé-kun: Cai: You want a low blow? Sheepy: Jauf: I just received one! Arsé-kun: Cai: Two for the price of one! Sheepy: Jauf: There's no way to stop you and be a pacifist. Go on. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd punch you, but that'd be pre-marit... This is too easy. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Arsé-kun: *Cai punches Jaufre* Sheepy: Jauf: Consider this post-marital hand contact! *He punches Cai back* Arsé-kun: *Cai takes a moment to process words* Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf:............... Arsé-kun: Cai: ..................... Arsé-kun: Cai: YOU HAVE A WIFE. Sheepy: Jauf: You see?! Post-marital hand contact!!!! Arsé-kun: Cai: If you'd meant anything else I'd suspect you had brain damage! Sheepy: Jauf: I already suspect that you do! Arsé-kun: Cai: We do. Sheepy: Jauf: The two of us, together! Suffering matching injuries! Arsé-kun: Cai: At least neither of us have an arrow scar on our ass. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahahahahaha! Poor Sir Lancelot! Arsé-kun: *Primo wordlessly observes the comradery, the opposition, and seamless return to comradery. these two* Sheepy: Jauf: He even nearly failed to attend an important joust due to that arrow to the butt... Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you think it caused a funky birthmark on one of the lancelots? Sheepy: Jauf: Absolutely. Sheepy: *Primo gets all 5'4" of a human form Marrok directly to his back without warning* Arsé-kun: Primo: 'gha?! Sheepy: Marrok: It's my favorite wizard of all time, woof!! I missed you!! Arsé-kun: Primo: Great to hear you too!! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? If you look at me, you'll see me! Try it! *He shifts off of Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: Woah!!! What arcane magics! It's you! Sheepy: Marrok: It's me, woof! Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok the dog is here. Sheepy: *Marrok's tail is wagging at a million miles per hour. He's very excited!* Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Agravain is here too! You're my favorite scary guy! Arsé-kun: Cai: Be careful with him. He got stabbed. Get 'em, Marrok. Sheepy: Aggy:...Thank you. Sheepy: Marrok: I have to be very gentle, woof... Sheepy: *Agravain gets a gentle hug. He pats Marrok on the head in response.* Sheepy: Aggy: Good to see you, Marrok. Sheepy: Marrok: Make sure to rest and eat well so your wound heals, woof! It's important! Sheepy: Aggy:...I will. Arsé-kun: Primo: You'd better. None of the usual knightly sneaking out nonsense. Sheepy: Aggy: *He stares really hard at Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: :) Sheepy: Aggy: How do you expect me to run away? Arsé-kun: Primo: With your legs. Sheepy: *Marrok sniffs at the air for a moment before pulling open the door and tackling the person on the other side!* Arsé-kun: Lance: Aah! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Lancelot is here!! He looks different but smells the same! It must be from stress! Arsé-kun: Lance: Uhm...! Not exactly..??? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... so confusing..... Lancelot, where's Galehaut? Sheepy: Marrok: I thought you two were inseparable, woof.. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Who? Arsé-kun: *he knows.* Sheepy: Marrok:......Woof? Sheepy: Marrok: Did you forget him? Arsé-kun: Primo: Marrok, you can't just ask a reincarnation if they know stuff. Sheepy: Marrok:.....??? Sheepy: Marrok: But he smells... huh? ..... Sheepy: Marrok:.....Who's this then? Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm just here to return this sword to Agravain! I cleaned it off for him! Sheepy: *Marrok tilts his head, confused* Sheepy: Marrok: Such a long name, woof... Can I call you "Just" for short? Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok, you muttbrain, that was a goddamn sentence. Sheepy: Marrok: Mmm... but he said it in response to me asking his name... Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok. Sheepy: Marrok: Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: Get off the kid. Ain't our guy. Sheepy: *Marrok gets off of Lance* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... My name is Lance. Lot is my brother. Sheepy: Marrok: Lance... and Lot... Sheepy: Marrok:...So am I looking for Gale and Haut...? Arsé-kun: *Cai grabs Marrok by the collar and drags him back inside. Stop speaking.* Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Sheepy: Marrok: You're still my most favorite human, Cai! Sheepy: Jauf: My king has been betrayed.. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't let him hear that Cai is your favorite, Marrok. It'll break his heart. Sheepy: Marrok:....Woof? Sheepy: Marrok: Arthur would be sad? Really? Sheepy: Jauf: Probably. Arsé-kun: Cai: ahem. Arsé-kun: Cai: "he doesn't like me anymore...." Sheepy: Marrok: W-woof?! Sheepy: Marrok: But Arthur is my most favorite human too, woof! Sheepy: Jauf: Can you really have two? Sheepy: Marrok: I have two! It's possible! Sheepy: Marrok: Cai and Arthur both are my most favorite humans. Arsé-kun: *Lance finally enters and puts Galatine back where he took it from. it's so FUCKING clean* Sheepy: Agravain: ...Thank you, Lance. It's been a long time since it shined so brightly. Arsé-kun: Lance: You're welcome. I definitely want to steal it from you later.

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bing bong

Arsé-kun: -Wednesday, December 1st- Sheepy: Jauf: How is this a punishment? I'm having so much fun! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: Ugh... Nothing's a punishment to you, huh? Sheepy: Jauf: Not really. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll think of something eventually... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Jaufre, don't monopolize the kitchen. Sheepy: Jauf: I was asked to help. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. Well, my statement still stands. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Beyond being asked for assistance. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Sheepy: Jauf: I've waited long enough! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It isn't your kitchen. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll fight anyone who stops me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll fight you any time. Sheepy: Jauf: But would you win? Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you two knuckleheads quit it? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Non. Sheepy: Jauf: Too bad for you! Arsé-kun: Kay: Outvoted in my own damn kitchen! Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: King Shits, make yourself useful n' wake everyone up, will ya? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... ... I'll consider it, Cai. Sheepy: Jauf: That's no name for my king. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine. You're King Shits, then. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm no king. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lord of Shit Mountain. Sheepy: Jauf: I have no titles but Sir. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure, okay, "Sir". Sheepy: Jauf: You learn so quickly! Arsé-kun: Kay: >:| Sheepy: Jauf: What is it? Arsé-kun: *Kay grumbles complaints and goes back to cooking* Arsé-kun: *Distant yelp from Merlin, he's up! He's up!* Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you for waking us. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Quite welcome. Arsé-kun: *Arthur moves on* Arsé-kun: *Arthur goes and knocks on Grif's door. That's twice today he managed to knock on a door* Sheepy: Grif: *He opens it* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning. Breakfast is nearly ready. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Thanks. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're welcome. Sheepy: Grif: Dad, do you want breakfast? Arsé-kun: Yog: ...hm? *he unfolds from his own hair and the beanbag chair* Sure. Sheepy: Grif: I'll bring you some... yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: No need. I can make an appearance. Sheepy: Grif: That works. Arsé-kun: *Arthur moves on and settles next to Aru. He opts not to wake her just yet* Sheepy: *Aru doesn't stir. She's fast asleep.* Arsé-kun: *He wants to join the others in the kitchen, but there's no point. He can't eat.* Sheepy: *But maybe soon he will. He just needs his body back!* Arsé-kun: *That depends entirely on Merlin the First, who is not known for getting things done fast* Sheepy: *So true* Arsé-kun: *Being King Arthur is suffering* Sheepy: Aru: *She gives Arthur a sleepy look* ...Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning. Sheepy: Aru: Good morning... What time is it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ten am. Sheepy: Aru: Thank you for letting me sleep. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. By the way, breakfast is nearly done or is done. I haven't checked. Sheepy: Aru: Oh... Thanks for letting me know. Sheepy: *Aru sleepily rubs her eyes and gets up.* Arsé-kun: *bekfast* Sheepy: *Aru heads to the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *A seat between Kay and Merlin was left for her!* Sheepy: *Aru takes a seat between them!* Arsé-kun: Kay: It's aliiive. Sheepy: Aru: Good morning. Arsé-kun: Kay: Mornin'. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Everyone's here. Sheepy: Grif: It's a Christmas miracle. Jingle bells, jingle bells... yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: Twenty-four days early, Grif. Soon, though. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Sheepy: Grif: Christmas is my favorite day... yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why's that? Sheepy: Grif: Hmm. Can I tell you...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Give the short version. Sheepy: Grif: My gift is my parents getting together with me. Sheepy: Grif: Very happy occasion. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes Dad is not there. But Dad is always there. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have special permission for those 24 hours ^^ Sheepy: Bedi: How is that different from right now? Sheepy: *Aru is focused on eating her fruit omelette. Her favorite food! She seems much happier than yesterday.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm very much not supposed to be here right now. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Arsé-kun: *Kay's plot worked. Success. Success.* Sheepy: Grif: So excited... I think Dad will be here, too. Arsé-kun: Yog: No guarantees, but I'll try to get him. Sheepy: Grif: I hope so. Sheepy: Jauf: Dove, hm. He doesn't like me very much. Arsé-kun: Kay: HE doesn't like you? Damn. You must really suck. Sheepy: Jauf: He ate out of my trash and got sick once. Sheepy: Jauf:...Right, I also fed him my creations to see what would happen. Sheepy: Jauf: But nothing dangerous! Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, you've learned not to eat from the trash like an animal, right? Sheepy: Grif: Not everything in the trash is bad... probably. Arsé-kun: *Yog wordlessly applying a hand to his face* Sheepy: Grif: But I would probably not do this unless I was desperate. Sheepy: Jauf:...Probably? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't think Kay would even consider kissing you if you ate garbage. Arsé-kun: *VISIBLY FLUSTERED KAY* Arsé-kun: *like in anime and someones startled and they get those jagged lines? that. startled and also very embarrassed* Sheepy: Grif: I have never eaten garbage. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! Arsé-kun: Merlin: So nothin' else I said in that sentence mattered? Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: *He looks away* ............ Sheepy: Grif:.... *He puts his hands on his face* P-Pre-marital... Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmmm, I wonder where he learned this from. *he leans forward to prod Jaufre's face* Sheepy: Jauf: G-Gee. I wonder. Sheepy: Jauf: It's a mystery. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... hey. If Orbs is Grif's dad, and Dove is Grif's dad, what the hell are you? Sheepy: Jauf: Me? I'm human. Arsé-kun: Kay: No. I mean, do you count as his dad too? Sheepy: Jauf: Eh.... Sheepy: Jauf: I'm more like... Sheepy: Jauf: An organ donor? Maybe. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I have a better way to explain it. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes? Arsé-kun: Yog: Say there's a preset, already in-game sim, and then you make a rough imitation of it custom. Sheepy: Jauf: Something like that. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Dad chose to give me this catchphrase... sad. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't use that anymore. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are you the one responding to that? Sheepy: Jauf: Because he's implying I still go around whimpering about pre-marital this, and pre-marital that... Sheepy: Jauf: No longer! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Cause you got marr- Arsé-kun: Kay: He called you Dad and you responded. Sheepy: Jauf: Not to that bit. Sheepy: Jauf: Only to the catchphrase bit. Arsé-kun: Kay: Alright, old man. Sheepy: Jauf: Am I really so old? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. Old coot. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe wise, but... old? Arsé-kun: Merlin: About as old as Grampa Primo, right? Sheepy: Jauf: That's... Sheepy: Jauf: He seemed like the old man when I started... Arsé-kun: *Yog doesn't input. Not every question needs an answer. Anyway, fuit omelet* Sheepy: Jauf: You know who's the old man? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai. Arsé-kun: Kay: He absolutely sounded like one. Sheepy: Jauf: He's always sounded like one. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, you know... Sheepy: Jauf: Cai always had the nasty habit of bullying the new people and trying to chase them out. Sheepy: Jauf: This usually ended in him being pummeled into the dirt. Sheepy: Jauf: You know that he picked on Sir Percival when he was just getting started? The guy broke half the bones in his body - figuratively, of course - entirely on accident. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, be careful who you bully. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You wanna talk about somethin' else? Anything else? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, there was another knight who was kind of the old man among us. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhhuh? Sheepy: Jauf: He ended up getting a wife. Real nice lady. People began looking down upon him because he retired so he could be with his wife constantly. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is this story gonna get violent somehow? Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? No, but speaking of violence, there's this guy on campus. Arsé-kun: Kay: for fuck's sake Sheepy: Jauf: You know Gawain's brother? Sheepy: Jauf: Your Gawain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Which one? Wait, you wouldn't know the others. Arsé-kun: Kay: You mean Aggy? Sheepy: Jauf: He looks just like a guy I used to know. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... Let me goddamn guess. YOUR Agravain. Sheepy: Jauf: Creepy, isn't it? He had a fascination with torture and an undying loyalty to my king. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, exactly. Brother to my Gawain. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks at Yog. Yog has pulled up a holoscreen and is watching a puppy video on it.* Sheepy: Jauf: He was a really smart guy, but he ended up getting manipulated by his little brother into fighting Lancelot. He ended up getting killed. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sucks to be him. Arsé-kun: Kay: But hey. If Gawain inherited the damn sun thing from your Gawain, then do you think? Sheepy: Jauf: That's not my Gawain for sure, but... Sheepy: Jauf: That's Agravain. Without a doubt. Arsé-kun: Kay: I wonder what he inherited beyond torture. Sheepy: Aru: I've spoken to Gawain before so I don't think he's been reincarnated. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You've gotta take me with you next time you go Ouija Boarding! Sheepy: Aru: He's stuck and can't move on so he just mopes all day. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do we throw Arthur at him?? Sheepy: Aru: He's mad at Arthur, but he'll get over it eventually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's been there HOW long? Sheepy: Aru: He's not interested in reincarnation anyway. He's not Gawain if he isn't Gawain... or something along those lines. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, no. I mean we can't assume he'll just move on if he's been there a couple hundred years already. Sheepy: Aru: At this point, over 1500 years, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Jauf? You about 1500? Sheepy: Jauf: I haven't the foggiest idea how old I am. Arsé-kun: Kay: Old coot. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin, Beddy, Cai, and my king will always be older. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's an old fart too. He's just not here for me to tell that to. Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder why. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Actually, yeah. Where IS he? Sheepy: Aru: He, ummm... Sheepy: Aru: He's... Sheepy: Aru: Probably in the other room? Sheepy: Aru: Caliburn is by the sofa and I don't think he'd go on a walk with it. Sheepy: Jauf: My king can't eat, so he may be moping. Sheepy: Jauf: When he gets his body back, I'll be sure to cook him his favorite meals. Sheepy: Jauf:....By the way, please be gentle with him when he gets his body back. Don't make him eat a spicy chip. Arsé-kun: Kay: You can't goddamn stop me. Sheepy: Jauf: Not at a level that's fair... Sheepy: Jauf: I wouldn't fight that unfairly. Sheepy: Jauf: It might make him sick, though. Be careful, please. Arsé-kun: Kay: .. (ಠ__ಠ) .. Fffffair enough.... Arsé-kun: *Very distantly, Merlin's phone has been ringing off the hook. Muffled early 2000s pop music* Sheepy: Bedi: A phonecall? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It can wait! Sheepy: Bedi: I guess that's what voicemail is for. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .. ...? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thought I heard somethin'. Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't hear anything. Arsé-kun: *Merlin shrugs and goes to finish eating before being so Violently Startled by something that he jagged anime lines and falls off his stool. ouch* Sheepy: Bedi: M-Merlin?! *He goes to help Merlin up* Arsé-kun: P!Merlin: Oh, thank you. That wasn't supposed to happen. Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... It's you. Arsé-kun: P!Merlin: I'll be very brief. Tell my grandson to pick up the phone or ask Seir to pay attention. One of the two. Sheepy: Bedi: ...? ... *His shocked expression becomes his very terrifying rage face. Which is him smiling but with murderous intent.* Go lie back down on the floor again, please and thank you! Arsé-kun: P!Merlin: ... I see I interrupted something! Very sorry! ^^; Sheepy: Jauf: Eh, not really. My friend's tired because I tore him up yesterday! Sheepy: Jauf: He's been working very hard recently. What a guy! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll be back online shortly. *sheepish* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ---DAMMIT NOT AGAIN Sheepy: Jauf: Welcome back! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher called? I wonder why? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What excuse was there that time?! Sheepy: Jauf: You didn't pick up your phone. Arsé-kun: Kay: Go get it, dickhead. Sheepy: Bedi: Most people have the common decency not to call during breakfast. Arsé-kun: *Merlin starts turning and spots Bedi Rage™. Instinctually freezes* Arsé-kun: Yog: He did apologize. I'm sure there is a reason for it. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... I suppose so. *His face softens some. Bedi's Rage has passed (for now)* Arsé-kun: *Freed from the Bedi Anger Zone, Merlin scurries off to get his phone.* Arsé-kun: *Fou appears! Fou is here and on the table, giving Bedi the Big Cat Eyes™* Sheepy: Bedi: Fou? Arsé-kun: Fou: Meow! Sheepy: *Bedi begins petting Fou. -10 stress* Arsé-kun: *Fou starts sniffing plates* Arsé-kun: *Merlin comes back with his phon-♫BACK STREETS BACK, ALRIGHT♪* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *pain.jpg* Sheepy: Bedi: He's calling again? *He's calm again because Fou!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he picks up* Grampa, I'm gonna hijack you one of these days and make you do the hula. What's up? Sheepy: Jauf: Speaking of old guys, it's Merlin! Arsé-kun: Kay: Old ass annoyance. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *listening to Primo* ... So why didn't you just call Aru? .... Okay fair. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aru, Grampa needs you n' Arthur for something. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Teacher's finally ready! I'll go get Arthur. Sheepy: *Aru exits the kitchen* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ??? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh, it's that. Sheepy: Jauf: I'd like to go, but I wouldn't function very well. Arsé-kun: Kay: Context? A shred of context for we the poor? Sheepy: Jauf: Am I allowed to tell you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why the hell not? Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin didn't tell... Eh.. how do I distinguish these two? Arsé-kun: Kay: Old Coot and Dick Wizard. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin didn't tell you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Which one?? Sheepy: Jauf: The old one. Arsé-kun: Kay: Primo bastard. Sheepy: Jauf: So maybe I shouldn't either. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gimme a hint. Sheepy: Jauf: My king is involved. Arsé-kun: Kay: That doesn't help. Sheepy: Jauf: You never asked for a helpful hint. Arsé-kun: Kay: fuck. Sheepy: Jauf: Very sorry! Arsé-kun: *Merlin finally hangs up and sits back down* Sheepy: Jauf: Well? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've got one more message for Aru when she comes back. No talking about it. Sheepy: *Aru returns* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa has a message for you! Sheepy: Aru: He did? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He said he's sending someone to get you and to wait in the hall. Something about not getting another death glare. Sheepy: Bedi: I think that's about me... Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're so powerful! Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I have the strongest boyfriend! Sheepy: Bedi: Is it really so scary...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is that a bad thing? Sheepy: Bedi: I think so. Sheepy: Bedi: I'll have to apologize when I see him again... Arsé-kun: *Arthur is ali-wait. no. wrong phrase. Arthur EXISTS. There he is* Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, are you ready? Arsé-kun: Arthur: As I'll ever be. Sheepy: Aru: Great! Let's go to the hallway then! Arsé-kun: *Arthur and Aru go out into the hall* Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? A knight? Arsé-kun: Canus: ... This is... Ah, please disregard my outfit. I did not have the chance to change out of it prior to arriving. Sheepy: Aru: So you normally dress in armor? Arsé-kun: Canus: At times, yes. Sheepy: Aru: Just like Arthur! Sheepy: Aru: And Beddy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's of no alarm to either of us. Sheepy: Aru: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Canus: That is a relief. This means you are Aru, right? Sheepy: Aru: I am! Arsé-kun: Canus: Very well. We can set off for our destination as soon as you're ready. Sheepy: Aru: I'm ready! Arsé-kun: Arthur: At your leisure, good sir. Arsé-kun: *Canus takes them to Avalon! yaaay* Sheepy: Aru: We're here! Arsé-kun: Canus: We've arrived safely. Your destination is straight ahead. Sheepy: Aru: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Canus: Quite welcome. Good luck. Sheepy: *Aru starts heading forward* Arsé-kun: *Arthur follows her.* Sheepy: Aru: What do you plan to do when you get your body back? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Eat. Arsé-kun: *arthur pauses bc thats not a dignified answer* Sheepy: Aru: That makes sense. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .. That's not very dignified of me, but it is true. Sheepy: Aru: I understand! Arsé-kun: *They find the clearing again! All those blue and white flowers, the big crystal, and Primo!* Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is here! Arsé-kun: Primo: Good morning! Sheepy: Aru: Good morning! Arsé-kun: Primo: Please join me and take out your sword. Sheepy: *Aru pulls out her sword and approaches Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo grabs the hilt but doesn't take it from her* Arsé-kun: Primo: Arthur, as soon as you are able to go into yourself, do so. We'll work through any issues if they come up. Arsé-kun: *Arthur nods and positions himself above the crystal* Sheepy: Aru: Good luck, Arthur! I believe in you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you! Sheepy: *Aru watches* Arsé-kun: *Primo starts chanting. You know this is some powerful stuff because he's rhyming. The flowers are all lighting up, and the crystal is beginning to fall apart starting from the top.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is visibly excited!* Sheepy: *Aru is in awe!* Arsé-kun: *Caliburn also starts glowing! Everything is very shiny!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur zips through some crystal and back into himself! Everything gets REAL BRIGHT and then....* Arsé-kun: *white.* Sheepy: Aru:...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....? Why are we here? Sheepy: Aru: Isn't this where we met? Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is. Sheepy: Aru: Mordred was here, too.. Arsé-kun: Primo: And he still is. We're not alone. Sheepy: Aru:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!? Arsé-kun: *The smashed table is also still here.* Sheepy: Aru: That table... Sheepy: *Mordred suddenly lands right behind Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps and whips around to face him* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... I don't want to face you. *he shudders* But I will. Sheepy: *Mordred takes this as an invitation to try to stab Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets stabbed. He looks rather displeased with the whole situation* Arsé-kun: Arthur: At least wait f-for me to arm myself.. Sheepy: Mordred: You never played on an even playing field, O' Great and Mighty King! Do not expect others to be fair when you aren't fair to them! Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes a step back* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... No, you're right. I won't deny that. Sheepy: Mordred: I'll give you enough respect to allow you to find a weapon for yourself, Father! If you can evade my assault all the while, that is! Consider that the love of a son! *He lunges at Arthur!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I'll make do. If it's good enough for Sir Lancelot... *he breaks a table leg off* ... It's good enough for me. Arsé-kun: *Arthur manages to block Mordred's lunge in time!* Sheepy: *Mordred slashes at Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps back!* Sheepy: *Mordred closes the distance, attempting to stab him once more!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur freezes up in panic, earning himself a second stab wound!* Sheepy: Mordred: Where's the greed you showed in my dying moments?! Or, perhaps, have you never grown out of your cowardly ways?! You'll have to do your own fighting this time, Father!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... You want greed? Fine. Fine! Arsé-kun: *Arthur armors up and lunges at Mordred!* Sheepy: *Mordred gets whacked, causing him to stumble back!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur moves in to bash him a second time!* Sheepy: Mordred: This is the respect I wanted back then! Not to be a dying man given one last insulting kick by his own father! Urk--!! *He gets hit a second time!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: You certainly got your revenge for my act of cruelty. We're both dead, and I know it's my own damn fault! Sheepy: Mordred: All I did was drag you down with me! *He takes a swipe at Arthur with his sword!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not to say I didn't deserve it! *he knocks Mordred's sword away* Sheepy: Mordred: Stop moping about how you deserved it and become a man who doesn't! *He does a follow-up attack!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: And how would you like me to do that?! You're well aware how many people are dead because of me! Arsé-kun: *Arthur parries easily* Sheepy: Mordred: Maybe you can't erase those sins, but you can strive to not add to them! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That would be... Exceptionally difficult. Sheepy: Mordred: So you'll give up!? Because it's difficult?! You, the one who became king as a mere child?! Don't make me laugh!! *He takes another swing* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets hit, making him stumble* Sheepy: *Mordred goes in for a follow up attack!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's body hits the ground well before his head does.... Because it's been cut clean off. The crown rolls a bit away.* Sheepy: Aru: A-Arthur?! Arsé-kun: Primo: That... May be a problem. Sheepy: Aru: He... he's dead...? Arsé-kun: Primo: He's already dead, Aru. Sheepy: Aru: N-Now he's doubly dead! Sheepy: *Mordred is just blankly standing over Arthur's body* Sheepy: Mordred:....Are you stupid or what? How are you going to kill me in that state? Arsé-kun: *Mordred gets a swift kick between the legs from Arthur!* Sheepy: Mordred: Kyeh?! *He flops to the floor. Very elegant.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur scrambles to find his head and put it back on.* Sheepy: *Mordred pulls himself back to his feet* Sheepy: Mordred: Never do that again! It's freaky! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Never cut my head off again and I won't have to! Sheepy: Mordred: It wasn't intentional! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... If you're not trying to kill me, then why are you attacking me? Sheepy: Mordred: That's because... Sheepy: Mordred: You're irritating! You mope and cry and shiver when you hear my name! You blame me for your death! Yet all I was was a dying man on the ground! All I was was a baby! You've never faced me, even once! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... I suppose so. *he heaves a sigh* You're entirely justified in your complaints. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... So we had better resume, hm? Sheepy: Mordred: You better give me a good fight, Father!! No more of this dying stuff! The only one who'll be dying here is me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: And if you don't? *he smirks slightly* Then what will you do? Sheepy: Mordred: Eh? Arsé-kun: Arthur: What if I decide I don't want to? Sheepy: *Mordred's face isn't visible but he's very much Confused Math Lady right now* Arsé-kun: *Arthur throws the table leg to the side and starts approaching* Sheepy: Mordred: E-ehhh??? What do you mean you don't want to?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: If I truly must, it can wait. Arsé-kun: Primo: \:u ???? Sheepy: Aru:.....Arthur's confused his Mind Mordred... Arsé-kun: *Primo doesn't correct this* Sheepy: Mordred: This was my only plan!! Arsé-kun: *Arthur pauses, almost stepping on his crown. He frowns... and crushes it under his heel before continuing towards Mordred. That's not getting in the way.* Sheepy: Mordred: Eh? E-eh??? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am not speaking to you as a king right now. *he comes to a stop in front of Mordred* I am speaking to you as your father. Sheepy: Mordred: EH??? Sheepy: *Mordred drops his sword out of surprise* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Let me see your face. I don't believe I ever have properly. Sheepy: Mordred: .........*He hesitantly removes his helmet, revealing a face somewhat similar to Aru's.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: So that's how you look. I see now. Sheepy: Mordred: Y-you didn't know? All the other guys knew, probably. Arsé-kun: Arthur: There were a lot of things I never knew. I wasn't as smart as I thought I was. Sheepy: Mordred: W-well! That's no shock!! Sheepy: *Mordred's still trying to look serious. It's not working out very well.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *he bends down to pick up Mordred's sword. He's considering something* Sheepy: Mordred: .....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Kneel for me. There's something I want to do. Sheepy: Mordred: Kneel t-to you?! *He begins to kneel* Don't make me laugh! I would never!! *He says, kneeling* Arsé-kun: *Arthur raises the sword slightly* Sheepy: Mordred: You plan to slay me after all? Take your best shot, Father! Better make it count! Arsé-kun: *The sword taps Mordred's shoulder.* Sheepy: Mordred:...Eh? Sheepy: Mordred: What are you doing...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *tapping Mordred's other shoulder* What does it look like, Sir Mordred? Sheepy: Mordred:...But I betrayed you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: At this point, it doesn't matter anymore. Sheepy: Mordred:.....You would trust me a second time? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would. *he tosses the sword aside and kneels down* I won't make that mistake a second time. Sheepy: Mordred:.....*He's teary-eyed but trying to keep a tough face.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sorry, Mordred. Sheepy: Mordred:......Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Arthur embraces Mordred, not bothering to hide his own tears.* Sheepy: *Mordred shakily returns the hug, burying his face into Arthur's shoulder before weeping.* Arsé-kun: *Everything fades to white...* Sheepy: Aru: I-Is it... over? Arsé-kun: Primo: *smiling* It's over. Arsé-kun: *Aru and Primo are where they were before, holding a jeweled sword, facing Arthur's body and the bottom half of the crystal* Sheepy: Aru: I'm glad Arthur finally got a happier ending with Mordred...! Arsé-kun: Primo: As am I. I expected it to come to blows. He's matured so much. Sheepy: Aru: I hope this will help him recover some from everything that happened. Arsé-kun: Primo: It definitely won't be immediate, but it's a start. Sheepy: Aru: Is he back in his body? Arsé-kun: Primo: I believe so. The sword has it's proper form back as well. *he lets go of it* Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? Caliburn looks different...! Arsé-kun: Primo: Dear Excalibur. It doesn't look a day older than when it was granted to Arthur. Sheepy: Aru:?! Sheepy: Aru: So it was Excalibur all along...? I guess that makes sense, considering Caliburn broke... Arsé-kun: Primo: The ex-caliburn. *unnecessary smug* Sheepy: *Aru stares really hard at Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo laughs* Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, okay, I'm sorry. Sheepy: Aru: Even Grif's dad is funnier... Arsé-kun: Primo: Ouch! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher, you need to work on your jokes! Arsé-kun: Primo: I will if I can find the time! Sheepy: Aru: Well, you should have a little more time now. Arsé-kun: Primo: You're completely right. Maybe I'll take the day off. Arsé-kun: Primo: But that is later. Arthur now. Sheepy: Aru: Of course!! Do we do something here? Arsé-kun: Primo: Help him up if he needs it. Be there for him. Sheepy: Aru: I don't have to be told to do that! I'd always do it. Arsé-kun: *Primo goes to stand next to Arthur* Sheepy: *Aru joins him* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's peaceful breathing hitches for a moment. A single twitch, and he opens his eyes to see them both* Sheepy: Aru:....Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Aru... Merlin.... *he turns his head slightly to look at them* Sheepy: Aru: You're back in your body! I knew you could do it! Arsé-kun: *Primo helps Arthur sit up* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I am... It feels... odd, but correct. Sheepy: *Aru hugs Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hugs her back! Primo waits his turn for a hug of his own* Sheepy: Aru: I was really worried when you lost your head... I'm glad you're okay. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would very much prefer to not repeat that... Sheepy: Aru: How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Arthur: A tad dizzy. Arsé-kun: *Primo puts his arm around Arthur's shoulder and slowly helps Arthur get off of the crystal and stand up* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... *he's wobbling in place. he really isn't feeling well, and it shows* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin..... I don't feel so goouuughh...... Arsé-kun: *His knees buckle, and he falls into such a deep faint among the all white flowers that Primo and Aru's cries of distress don't stir him at all.* Arsé-kun: *............* Sheepy: Beddy: ...When will he wake up? Sheepy: Jauf: My king is an expert at taking naps! Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, like you? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Sheepy: Jauf: Any knight worth their salt will get some sleep in when they can. Sheepy: Lio: I have insomnia~!! Sheepy: *Lio sounds surprisingly cheerful.* Arsé-kun: Cai: *cracking an eye open to look at Lio* Some of us don't, so shut your damn mouth. Sheepy: Lio: You don't complain when Beddy talks, but when I do, it's bad? So sad-sad~ Arsé-kun: Cai: He ain't yelling. Sheepy: Lio: It's my normal volume~ I'm not yelling either. Sheepy: Jauf: Insomnia is easy to cure. Arsé-kun: Cai: Without a club, Jauf. Sheepy: Jauf: The solution is leeches. Arsé-kun: Cai: .......... Sheepy: Lio: *He stares really hard at Jauf* Arsé-kun: Cai: Would anyone mind if I killed this fuck? Sheepy: Lio:.....Leeches aren't so cute~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Neither is your bud but throwing glass in stone houses. Arsé-kun: Bors: wait Sheepy: Lio: Bors is very mean. Sheepy: Jauf: Haaah? You think you can kill me, Cai? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahahaha! I believe you! Arsé-kun: Cai: You got a neck I can grab. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't trust myself not to fall to my bloodlust if we fight. Our king just snapped me out of my berserk state recently and I never got to finish. Sheepy: Jauf: So I'll spare you for now! Arsé-kun: *Cai leans forward to smack Jauf anyway* Sheepy: *Jauf smacks Cai back* Arsé-kun: Cai: Okay, c'mere you bastard, Sheepy: Jauf: You're fighting me? I'd like to see you try! Sheepy: Lio: Even after all this time, you two still want to beat each other's lights out... So scary-scary~ Arsé-kun: Cai: Of course I do. It's Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: I would never turn a fight down with Cai! Arsé-kun: *Cai leans forward to start shit again* Sheepy: *Jauf slaps Cai back* Sheepy: Beddy: *Muffled* I bet Baby is lonely right now. Arsé-kun: Primo: Baby will live. Sheepy: Beddy: Baby will never forgive me. Sheepy: Lio: Beddy's a dad? Wowow~ Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Koala? Sheepy: Lio: Bors, what's a koala? Arsé-kun: Bors: It's a little gray creach that people think is a bear, it's ain't Sheepy: Beddy: Baby is very smart. Sheepy: Beddy: He's not a bear, yet he makes bear noises sometimes... Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: *thinking* Sheepy: Lio:....Like a raccoon? Arsé-kun: Primo: Sorta. *he shows Lio a pic* Sheepy: Lio: So cute~!! Wowow! I love it lots and lots~!!! Sheepy: Lio: It looks like an old man! Arsé-kun: Cai: We know Merlin's an old cunt. Look at the picture. Sheepy: Jauf: You stole my thought...!!! Sheepy: Beddy: You think Merlin is cute, Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't put words in my mouth, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: Lionel said it was cute... you think it was about Merlin... Arsé-kun: Cai: Let me insult people in peace. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin, cute... Huh. Arsé-kun: Primo: c: Sheepy: Jauf:...... Arsé-kun: Cai: .......... Sheepy: Jauf: He's missing the feathers. Arsé-kun: Cai: Not furry en- What? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, he's white, but he doesn't have feathers. Arsé-kun: Primo: I could if you need me to! Sheepy: Jauf: Nah. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry, you don't really seem cute to me... I'm sure there's someone out there who feels differently! Sheepy: Jauf: Nah. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry, you don't really seem cute to me... I'm sure there's someone out there who feels differently! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not looking but thanks. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? No time for romance? Arsé-kun: Primo: Too busy. Sheepy: Jauf: With what? Baby? Arsé-kun: Primo: Work. Sheepy: Beddy: He doesn't take care of Baby. Sheepy: Jauf: Work, huh. Arsé-kun: Primo: You don't need to know. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha, I know! Sheepy: Jauf: It's not fair... Arsé-kun: Primo: ? Arsé-kun: Primo: ! Arsé-kun: *Primo leans over, puts his hand on Jauf's mouth, and gestures to Arthur* Sheepy: Jauf: ....? *He looks to Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's finally waking up! Good morning, sunshine!!* Sheepy: Jauf: …My king is waking up. What a relief. Sheepy: Beddy: *He sits up to get a better view of Arthur. His hair is covering a lot of his face. Convenient.* He’s awake? Arsé-kun: Cai: He could do it a little faster. Sheepy: Lio: Bors is so mean… Arsé-kun: *Arthur blinks a few times before stifling a yawn with his arm. It's aliiiiiiiive!* Sheepy: Jauf: He’s really awake! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Eh? *drowsily starting to sit up* No need to shout... Sheepy: *Aru would be enthusiastic about this but she’s busy napping. * Sheepy: Jauf: This is my normal talking voice. Arsé-kun: Cai: Are you still unaware of your own damn volume? Idiot. Sheepy: Jauf: I talk as loud as I talk! Arsé-kun: Cai: *Opting to ignore Jauf, looking towards Arthur* Welcome back, Wart. Sheepy: Beddy: You’re back in your body, Art… Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! I knew you could do it!! Arsé-kun: Bors: Rate b- Uhm.. Great work, sir! Sheepy: Beddy: How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Much better. *he sits up the rest of the way to look everyone over* Arsé-kun: Arthur: All of you came out here? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course. Sheepy: Jauf: If I die, I die! Sheepy: Lio: If he dies, he dies! Die die die~ Arsé-kun: Cai: If Avalon doesn't kill him, I goddamn will. Sheepy: Jauf: Is everyone against me…? Arsé-kun: Bors: Why would be all. Why would. *sigh* No. Arsé-kun: *Primo is watching this, but also poking Aru. hey. hey. hey. student. child. hey* Sheepy: *After much poking, Aru finally gets up.* Sheepy: Aru: *She rejoins the group, sleepily rubbing her eyes* Arthur? You’re okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe so. Sheepy: Aru: I’m glad! … Your neck is okay, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *checking* It seems to be. Sheepy: Aru: I’m glad! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm surprised you all showed up... Sheepy: Beddy: I’d always show up for you. Sheepy: Lio: Water’s under the bridge! And over it when it rains! Arsé-kun: Bors: We're still YOUR knights, after all! Bof course we'd show up for you! Sheepy: Jauf: I could’ve just waited at home, but that would be rude. Arsé-kun: Cai: Wish you would have. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? You would’ve missed me. Arsé-kun: Cai: Of course I'd miss if you weren't in front of me. Sheepy: Jauf: Aren’t you needy? Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Shut up. Sheepy: Jauf: Worry not! I’ll stay by your side as long as you can! Ahahahahahahaha! Sheepy: *Aru gives Arthur a hug!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! Sheepy: Aru: Now that you have a body, I can finally do this! Sheepy: *Beddy wants to give Arthur a hug too, but he’s shy.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's very convenient. *he's trying to hold a smile back and is 100% failing. Aru gets hugged back!* Sheepy: Beddy: ……..*mumbling* …….hug Arsé-kun: Cai: Then go! *he pushes Beddy towards Arthur* Sheepy: *Aru is very happy to get a hug!* Sheepy: Beddy: B-but… Arsé-kun: Cai: She can get a hug whenever she wants! Go! Sheepy: *Beddy gets up and hesitantly approaches Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hmm? Sheepy: *Beddy hugs Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Beddy gets hugged back immediately!* Sheepy: Beddy: *He’s shocked! Arthur would hug him?!* Arsé-kun: *OF COURSE!!!* Sheepy: Beddy: V-Very sorry— I should have asked…! Arsé-kun: Arthur: No need. I appreciate it, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: …! Sheepy: Beddy: *He starts brushing his hair out of his face. He has one!* Of course…! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm always honored when you allow me to see you. I'm glad you're doing well. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you…! Arsé-kun: Bors: Pretty-pretty! Lookin' good, pal! Sheepy: Beddy: ?! Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! The hair monster has a face~! Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio! Sheepy: Lio: Bors! Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio means to say he's never seen you properly before. Sheepy: Beddy: He hasn’t…? Arsé-kun: Bors: Apparently not. Sheepy: Lio: I thought you’d be like Canus! Arsé-kun: Bors: Doesn't he have no head? Sheepy: Lio: Not one you can see. Sheepy: Lio: If I squint, I can see something is there! Arsé-kun: *Cai used the distraction called Lio to hug Arthur and get one back. No one saw that.* Arsé-kun: Bors: Huh. Sheepy: Lio: But Beddy-Beddy is pretty-pretty! No invisihead here! Sheepy: *Beddy is flustered. So many compliments! He’s not used to that.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: We keep telling you this. Do you think we're lying to you? Sheepy: Beddy: … It doesn’t feel right. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get used to it. Sheepy: Beddy: It’s hard… Sheepy: Aru: *She’s happy because Arthur has a body! Amazing!!!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur's just happy to be here* Sheepy: Jauf: My king! Sheepy: Jauf: You can eat now, yes? Sheepy: Jauf: Be very careful. Kay may offer you a spicy chip. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, speaking of-*uncalled for stomach interruption* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... How embarrassing. Sheepy: Jauf: You’re hungry? Sheepy: *Jauf digs through his pockets and gives him an apple* Sheepy: Jauf: This one was safe from Griflet’s blood spray! Arsé-kun: *Arthur accepts! he's starving* Sheepy: Jauf: It was rude of him to bleed on my food. Arsé-kun: Cai: The hell is happening in your life...? Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre went berserk and dismembered one of my friends… Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, typical berserker shit. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I couldn’t get into it. Sheepy: Jauf: I still need to let loose. Being artificially afflicted with madness isn’t going to do it for me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You weren't into it... Sheepy: Jauf: I was not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope to not see you berserk intentionally. Sheepy: Jauf: I won’t promise anything to you on that topic. Sheepy: Jauf: But I wasn’t going to let loose surrounded by kids. Arsé-kun: *Arthur doesn't comment. He's not happy though* Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe another time? Arsé-kun: Cai: Nobody wants to see that, you oaf. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm.. not where you two can see it. Sheepy: Jauf: I’ll go berserk when you aren’t looking. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, I was beating up a berserker. Sheepy: Aru: You tried to kill me… Sheepy: Jauf: I don’t fully recall that! Ahahahaha! Very sorry even so! Sheepy: Beddy: *looming behind Jauf with murderous intent (but he’s much shorter than Jauf so it isn’t very intimidating)* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not do that again. Sheepy: Jauf:...Very sorry. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll try not to, but that was outside of my control. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is good to know you were still conscious enough to hear me, though. Sheepy: Lio: By the way, Sir! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, Lionel? Sheepy: Lio: You were a ghost before, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was. Sheepy: Lio: How did you have a kid? Ghost stork? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Arsé-kun: *Arthur has to repress a laugh into his cape. a rarity as is* Sheepy: Lio:...eh? No? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, no. Sheepy: Lio:....Live storks help ghosts too? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. Sheepy: Lio: Ghosts really are all on their own...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do not think ghosts can have children anyway Sheepy: Lio: I hope reapers can't have kids either. Sheepy: Lio: I don't want to have some stork give me something to take care of. Arsé-kun: Bors: Do you even believe in that? Sheepy: Lio: Unless it's a fishy-fishy~ Sheepy: Lio: *He stares at Bors* Arsé-kun: Bors: Then why did you ask..... Sheepy: Lio: I know it! Arsé-kun: Bors: ....... Sheepy: Lio: It was in Bleo's architectural notes. Sheepy: Lio: "Bors won't tell you this, but you came from a stork." Sheepy: Lio: Bleo wouldn't lie, so it must be true. Arsé-kun: Bors: He's full of it. Nonbense. Sheepy: Lio: Not true!! He said you would deny it! Sheepy: Lio: Lying's a sin, Bors! Arsé-kun: Cai: You're an idiot, Lio. Sheepy: Lio: E-eh?! Sheepy: Lio: So mean! Cai is very mean! Arsé-kun: Cai: Storks don't do shit. He was lying. Sheepy: Lio: Bleo not once lied to me in life... Would he really leave such a lie in his lqst message... Arsé-kun: Cai: He was friends with the damn jester. Yes he goddamn would. Sheepy: Lio: It was... a joke? Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: Well, I don't have feathers.. Arsé-kun: Primo: The legend of storks bringing children is pure myth. Sheepy: Lio: Really...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Sadly, yes Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: *He sits down to mope* Arsé-kun: Primo: Storks themselves are real, if that's what you're worried about. Sheepy: Lio:....Storks are real? Arsé-kun: Primo: (oh my god) Yes. Sheepy: Lio: So I can see them? Arsé-kun: Primo: You can see a stork in the wild, yes Sheepy: *Lio's enthusiasm has returned!* Sheepy: Lio: I can see storks and not be scared of babies~!! Yay~! Sheepy: Lio: But where did Arthur's child come from? Arsé-kun: Primo: One's bloodline isn't as easy to destroy as one might think. Sheepy: Lio: So from his blood? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. She descended from M. She descended from Mordred. Sheepy: Lio: Ahhh... Sheepy: Lio: One of his children killed me, I recall. But I got better. Sheepy: Lio: Umm... more like... Sheepy: Lio: My friend made it better? ... I guess? But I became a reaper, too. Sheepy: Lio: He's very wobbly-wobbly~ Swirly-swirly~ It's Toto! Sheepy: Lio: I became a reaper because I was very bad and said hurtful things to Bors~ Sheepy: Lio: But the king is safe! He's not on my list. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would hope not. Arsé-kun: Primo: Are any of the current knights on your list, actually? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio:......... Arsé-kun: Primo: For curiosity's sake. Sheepy: Lio: Ehehehehe! Surprised? Bors isn't... Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, where's your dog? Arsé-kun: *primo makes a face* Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: Everyone forgot to bring Marrok, huh... Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... That was my fault. Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't look at me. He wasn't home. Sheepy: Jauf: Does he not have a phone? Arsé-kun: Cai: He didn't pick up. Must be a dog day. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh... too bad. Sheepy: *Beddy seems alert* Arsé-kun: *Primo starts quietly counting down* Sheepy: *A large wolf suddenly dashes in from nowhere and pounces on Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *dark souls YOU DIED* Arsé-kun: *WASTED* Arsé-kun: *etc.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hello, Marrok!! Sheepy: *Marrok starts licking Arthur's face excitedly, his tail wagging at a million miles per hour! He's so hyped!!!!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: He-hey! Hello! Yes! Thank you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur breaks out laughing. it tickles! his weakness!! dog kiss.* Sheepy: *Beddy is very happy because Arthur is happy.* Sheepy: Jauf: How did Marrok get here? Arsé-kun: *Primo is happy because Arthur and Beddy are happy* Sheepy: Lio: The power of woof-woof! Arsé-kun: Primo: I have no idea. Sheepy: *Marrok finally gets off of Arthur* Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, speaking of knights that are around. Sheepy: Jauf: I mentioned this to our king, I think, maybe... Sheepy: Jauf: Did I mention I saw Agravain? Arsé-kun: Cai: Gods no. Sheepy: Lio: Lancelot slew him~ He's dead-dead~ Sheepy: Jauf: Yet I saw him! He looked a little younger, but it was definitely Agravain. Sheepy: Jauf: Isn't that terrifying? Arsé-kun: Cai: That is horrifying. Sheepy: Jauf: It's like a horror movie... Wherever you go now... Sheepy: Jauf:....Agravain could be there. Arsé-kun: Bors: A good movie or a bad one? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: I don't really know. Sheepy: Jauf: Aru's brother showed me horror movies. Sheepy: Jauf: That's my only knowledge base! Arsé-kun: Bors: Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you know a lot about movies? Arsé-kun: Bors: I do! I help with screenplays sumtimes. Why? Sheepy: Jauf: What's a screenplay? Arsé-kun: Bors: Fancy word for movie script. Sheepy: Jauf: How do you make it play? Arsé-kun: Bors: .... Ho boyo. Arsé-kun: *Bors now has to explain the entire medium of filmmaking to a fellow medieval knight* Sheepy: *Jauf is very interested.* Arsé-kun: *Time passes...* Sheepy: Jauf: I want to see a movie! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then ask once we get back? I'm sure no one would mind. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf:.......*thinking* Sheepy: Jauf:....Bors, I want to see one of your movies! Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! Jauf has no taste~!! Arsé-kun: Bors: Heyyy! Not everything I write is write.. What? Not everything I write is bad! Sheepy: Lio: *Staaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Bors: ... Not ACCIDENTALLY bad! Arsé-kun: Cai: ... You wanna explain the history of anything else, Sir Bore-us? I would rather perish than sit through that again. Arsé-kun: Bors: I'm gonna write'cha into a snausage-fest if you keep the sass up, Cai! Arsé-kun: *Cai is briefly alarmed* Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Snausages? Arsé-kun: *Bors wordlessly puts his face into his hands* Sheepy: *Marrok is now very attentive to the conversation.* Arsé-kun: Bors: ....... Lio, I now have a very unchristian story concept, would you like to hear it anyway? Sheepy: Lio:...Huh? Sheepy: Lio: A story? For me? Arsé-kun: Bors: No, I'll do that to make up for the sins I'm about to commit. Sheepy: Lio:??? Arsé-kun: Bors: Never mind. Sheepy: Lio: If you make me sad, I will never end your life for as long as I live. Arsé-kun: *Bors has to pull out a notepad and writes down "horny dyslexic man goes to a snausage fest, disapointed. ?? ??? no plot die liek men"* Arsé-kun: Bors: You're like a hundred years late on that, Lio. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio: Bors... Arsé-kun: Bors: c: ? Sheepy: Lio: You should write less about unholy things and more about bunnies! Arsé-kun: Bors: *writing again* 4 lio; bnnuy story 25 Sheepy: Lio: They don't have paw pads! Arsé-kun: Cai: great, sir li-terally no one cares. Can we actually do something?? Sheepy: Lio: Sea slugs look a lot like them. Bunnies are land sea slugs! I love them lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: *cai looks Done™* Sheepy: Lio: If you say no one cares about my bunny facts, I'll-- *He looks up* Sheepy: Lio:...It's okay~ Everyone has different opinions! Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio says he's gonna pummel you into the ground. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Bors is so fluent in Lio-Lio~ Arsé-kun: Cai: What are you gonna do, squeak at me? I'm not scared of you. Sheepy: Lio: Huh, huh? Arsé-kun: Bors: *putting a hand on Lio's shoulder* Don't bother. Not whileworth. No listing either! Sheepy: *Lio's still smiling, but his eyes look glassy like they do before he's about to destroy someone* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Lionel, please do not kill my brother in front of Aru. Sheepy: Lio: Okay!! Aru, no looking!! Arsé-kun: Primo: .... Jaufre, are you okay? Sheepy: Jauf: S-Sorry, just a little... ...hazy...? *He's struggling to keep standing! He's very dizzy and unfocused.* Arsé-kun: *Primo immediately supports him* Arsé-kun: Primo: I hate to interrupt everyone but it's becoming time to leave! Sheepy: Lio: Let's go, let's go~ Arsé-kun: Primo: We can finish this get-together at my home. Group up! Sheepy: Beddy: *He rejoins the group* Baby must be lonely... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I still do want to pet- Meet that creature, so this is fine with me. Sheepy: *Marrok is vibing with Arthur* Sheepy: Lio: Let's go home! Sheepy: Lio: Home-home~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Lio, he just said.... Never mind. Sheepy: Lio: Group up, group up~ Arsé-kun: *Cai is sure to stand away from Lio* Arsé-kun: *Aru?* Sheepy: *Aru joins Primo!* Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, let's get going! Arsé-kun: *The group is teleported! Nothing will go wrong! It isn't as if it's possible for the path to and from Avalon can be messed up!!!!!* Arsé-kun: *Which is why we're cutting DIRECTLY to Cai dead on the ground. Absolutely nothing went wrong* Sheepy: Aru: Wake up...! Wake up... Please... Arsé-kun: *Cai groans and shakes his head before sitting up. ouch. Ouch.* Arsé-kun: Cai: The hell happened...? Sheepy: Aru: I think something went wrong when we travelled home. Arsé-kun: Cai: The damn magician screwed up again. Of course. Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure he tried very hard... Arsé-kun: Cai: How did he mess up a simple task so badly? Sheepy: Aru: Talent. Sheepy: Aru: Are you hurt? Arsé-kun: Cai: My head's killing me, but I'll live. Sheepy: Aru: I don't have Asprin on hand. Arsé-kun: Cai: I might, but that don't matter. Where are we? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Sheepy: Aru: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fan-f... Fantastic. Great, cool and superb! Sheepy: Aru: Maybe we can use GPS? Arsé-kun: *Cai pulls out his phone* Arsé-kun: Cai: ... No signal. Sheepy: Aru: Oh no... Arsé-kun: Cai: We can't be anywhere too stupid. We can still see. Sheepy: Aru: True... Arsé-kun: Cai: And we couldn't have been thrown too far from the others... Sheepy: Aru: We just have to search for them! Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure we can find them if we try! Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't think a single one of them knows what stealth is. We'll definitely find them. Sheepy: Aru: That doesn't really surprise me. Arsé-kun: Cai: It shouldn't. Sheepy: Aru: Especially Jaufre... Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Surprisingly, I don't mean him. Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway! Let's take this slow. I can't use my favored search method because I don't want to chance getting caught, and if anything happens to you, I won't live past today. Sheepy: Aru: Favored method? Arsé-kun: Cai: Going up. Sheepy: Aru: That's real? Arsé-kun: Cai: It sure is. Sheepy: Aru: Doesn't it hurt? Arsé-kun: Cai: If I force it too much, sure. Sheepy: Aru: No growing pains, yet you get the benefit of being taller... Arsé-kun: Cai: Jealous, shortstack? *smirking* Sheepy: Aru: Sort of...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Pah! You're a kid. You've got time to sprout. Sheepy: Aru: I do! Sheepy: Aru: I'll be tall one day. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur's no longer connected to the sword, so we can't ask him for help... Arsé-kun: Cai: And we've got no contact. We gotta do this the old-fashioned way. Sheepy: Aru: Yelling and looking around! Arsé-kun: Cai: Let's try not to yell. If anythin' happens to you, Arthur will have my head on a pike. Sheepy: Aru: We'll just look, then. Arsé-kun: Cai: Stay close now. Sheepy: Aru: *She takes Cai's hand* Now we won't get separated! Arsé-kun: *His hand is Warm, noticeably so* Arsé-kun: Cai: That works. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy was telling the truth... Arsé-kun: Cai: About what? Sheepy: Aru: Your hands being warm. He said that the knights would crowd around you like a campfire when it was cold to heat up. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, that. Yeah, they would. Probably the most useful thing I did out in the field. Sheepy: Aru: The cold can make people sick. It's a great service! Sheepy: Aru: So... I have a question. Arsé-kun: Cai: Ugh. Yes? Sheepy: Aru: Anything you hold will stay dry from the rain because of your hands, right? Sheepy: Aru: How do you swim? Arsé-kun: Cai: That's a bit of an exaggeration... Sheepy: Aru: That's...disappointing. Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't make forcefields! Sheepy: Aru: I just thought your hands would evaporate all the water. Arsé-kun: Cai: Then I'd remove all the moisture from your hand too. Sheepy: Aru:...That's true. Sheepy: Aru: So the Mabinogion lied... Arsé-kun: Cai: It ain't gonna get every damn thing right. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy never corrected it, so I thought it was true. Arsé-kun: Cai: The only way that applies is if it fits in my giant mitts. Sheepy: Aru: Anything could, considering you can grow to be huge! Arsé-kun: *Cai is being so strong and brave not starting shit with a teenager* Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... I guess!!! Arsé-kun: Cai: Now quit yapping and let's go. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, in a different area,* Sheepy: *Lio is face down on the floor, unmoving* Arsé-kun: *Primo is fussing, knocking on Seir as he walks, and tripping on Lio because he wasn't paying attention. Since Seir isn't picking up, Primo prioritizes Lio instead* Sheepy: Lio: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you need a hand up, Lionel? Sheepy: Lio: Lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: *Primo pulls Lio to his feet* Sheepy: Lio: Thank you~ Sheepy: Lio: This is your home? You have bad taste! Arsé-kun: Primo: No, it's not. Something went wrong on the way back. Sheepy: Lio: Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: Really. This place is too drab and gray for my tastes~ Sheepy: Lio: So even Merlin can make mistakes... Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm still human, if only half! Sheepy: Lio: That's sad. Sheepy: Lio: Marrok would never get us lost. Arsé-kun: Primo: Marrok also isn't a teleporting magus. Sheepy: Lio: That's why it's so disappointing. Arsé-kun: Primo: Thanks so much~~ Sheepy: Lio: You're welcome! Sheepy: Lio: You'll do better next time! Arsé-kun: Primo: I certainly hope I will! Sheepy: Lio: Where are we? Arsé-kun: Primo: I was trying to find that out when I tripped on you. Sheepy: Lio: Sorry! Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm... Sheepy: Lio: I know where this is~ Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you?? Sheepy: Lio: Yup. Sheepy: Lio: It's... Sheepy: Lio: Not your house~!!! Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... Arsé-kun: *Primo shakes his head* Sheepy: Lio: It's true. Arsé-kun: Primo: It is. Seir's not picking up, so I really don't know where we are. Sheepy: Lio: Scary-scary~ Arsé-kun: Primo: .... We lost Aru and Arthur! Shit! Sheepy: Lio: ?! Arsé-kun: Primo: I can cast a tracker, but we're not going to have any mapping. Sheepy: Lio: So...we're lost-lost? Arsé-kun: Primo: For now, yes. Sheepy: Lio: Don't worry~ I'll protect you from any threats~ Arsé-kun: Primo: That'd be appreciated!~ Arsé-kun: *Primo starts spellcasting. There's a clattering sound... Lio, investigate?* Sheepy: *Lio investigates* Arsé-kun: *It's a skeleton, moving on it's own. It Has Noticed Lio* Sheepy: Lio: *He draws his sword* Arsé-kun: *He's correct to do so, the bone fiend attacks!* Sheepy: *Lio successfully blocks the attack and retaliates!* Arsé-kun: *Lio oneshots this pathetic excuse for an enemy* Sheepy: Lio: *He returns to Primo* There's threats~ Sheepy: Lio: But I'll protect you! Arsé-kun: *Primo nods. It's all he can really do at the moment* Arsé-kun: *clattering. more of it. wave 1/2.* Arsé-kun: *The first few die easily. The rest of the group are Not So Easy to Oneshot and start bumrushing Lio* Sheepy: Lio:?! Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Lio quickly gets overwhelmed! He's beginning to panic!* Arsé-kun: *Lionel gets Boned. Badum tsh. Throw two drums and a cymbal off a cliff.* Sheepy: *Lio pulls himself together and uses his water magic for an AOE attack!* Arsé-kun: *That does enough damage to kill the rest of the small group!* Sheepy: Lio: Have to stay calm~ Everything is okay-okay. Arsé-kun: *More clattering!!! Wave 2/2.* Sheepy: *Lio makes the same mistake of saving his mp and trying to cut them all down with his sword* Arsé-kun: *He kills like... Two. One blocks with a lone ribcage. Another moves in holding a spine like a whip* Sheepy: Lio:?! Arsé-kun: *The whip one tries to hit Lio, but instead a couple of vertebrae pop off and roll away.* Sheepy: *Lio goes for the one with the whip, hacking at it!* Arsé-kun: *Lio breaks that bitch in half!* Sheepy: *Lio turns his attention to the other skeleton, attempting to destroy it!* Arsé-kun: *It blocks him with the ribcage again! Other skellys are moving in.* Sheepy: *Lio finally relents and uses the MP for another aoe attack.* Arsé-kun: *Total wipe. Wave 2/2 done. W. W. Wwwwww* Sheepy: Lio: It's gone! Arsé-kun: *They're dead, jim* Sheepy: *Lio returns to Primo* Arsé-kun: *Primo is patiently waiting for Lio with a few glowing lights positioned around him.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Welcome back, brave knight! Sheepy: Lio: There were lots and lots~ Are you safe? Arsé-kun: Primo: I am now! Arsé-kun: *Or, well, they would be if not for the bones of the fallen coalescing into a fucking mega bonelord megazord bloodborne the-one-reborn looking ass* Sheepy: *Lio doesn't notice.* Arsé-kun: Primo: ......... I take that back. Sheepy: Lio: Did you figure out where we are? Arsé-kun: Primo: Lionel? We have an issue. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Primo gestures to the bonelord* Arsé-kun: *it big* Sheepy: *Lio looks at it* Sheepy: Lio: E...eh? Arsé-kun: Primo: We should prob-ab-ly go! Sheepy: *Lio starts running* Arsé-kun: *Primo is quick to follow him! Go go go go go* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Lio trips on a rock and falls face first into the dirt* Arsé-kun: *And Primo trips on him yet again. 2/2 mages eating dirt while a bonelord approaches* Sheepy: Lio: B-bones?! Arsé-kun: Primo: *picking himself up* How good are you at climbing? Quickly. Sheepy: Lio: Climbing...??? Arsé-kun: Primo: Forget it. I'll toss you. Sheepy: Lio:?! Arsé-kun: *Primo barks a spell and launches Lio to the top of a ruined building. Yeet!* Sheepy: *Lio screams* Arsé-kun: *Primo climbs up after him. Talent.* Sheepy: Lio: Y...you... Arsé-kun: Primo: Sorry! At least I warned you! Sheepy: Lio: Scary-scary... Arsé-kun: Primo: I doubt that monstrosity can climb, so we're safe here! Sheepy: Lio: But maybe it can destroy buildings. Arsé-kun: Primo: I hope not. Sheepy: Lio: If it can.... ummm... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then we're going further up. Sheepy: Lio: H-how?? Arsé-kun: Primo: I'll float you along with me. If I feel nice, that is~ Sheepy: Lio:....Do you feel nice-nice? Arsé-kun: Primo: Undecided! :) Sheepy: Lio: Merlin is considering being mean... Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: If you leave me to die, I'll tell Mom. Arsé-kun: Primo: Is it really mean if it's for your safety?! Sheepy: Lio: Leaving me to die isn't for my safety!! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not leaving you!! Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: *Lio is now very confused.* Arsé-kun: Primo: I said I'd float you if I was nice. I didn't say I'd leave you behind. Sheepy: Lio: Merlin talks in riddles. Sheepy: Lio:....... Arsé-kun: Primo: I quite like to. Sheepy: Lio: OK, I'll forgive you~ Arsé-kun: Primo: *sighing* Thank you. As soon as you're ready to move, we'll start following these signals. Sheepy: Lio: Let's go, let's go~ Arsé-kun: Primo: If you insist! Arsé-kun: *Primo floats Lio and starts climbing down the other side of the building* Sheepy: Lio: Thanks! Arsé-kun: Primo: You're welcome. Lets hope that thing doesn't follow us. Sheepy: Lio: If it does, well... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then I'll give you the trackers and I'll handle it. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? You can fight? Arsé-kun: Primo: I wasn't the top wizard for nothing! Sheepy: Lio: I thought it was your brains. Arsé-kun: Primo: Ehhhh.. Sheepy: Lio: So you had great combat abilities and never used them when we needed them...? Arsé-kun: Primo: I had my own problems! Sheepy: Lio: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Primo: .... I can't help much when your mom has me trapped somewhere! Sheepy: Lio: Mom had her reasons! Arsé-kun: *Primo groans and focuses on climbing* Sheepy: Lio: But...now she's married to one of your descendents, so I guess she's not mad at you anymore! Arsé-kun: Primo: Thankfully... Sheepy: Lio: Now that I think about it.. Sheepy: Lio: That means we're basically family, right? Arsé-kun: Primo: It does! Sheepy: Lio: And you were going to leave me to die... Wowow~ So cruel~ Arsé-kun: Primo: Cruel would be silencing you with excessive force! Sheepy: Lio: *stare* Arsé-kun: Primo: I don't even need to look. Quit staring at me with those big ol' eyes of yours. Sheepy: Lio: Mean.. Arsé-kun: *meanwhile elsewhere 2* Sheepy: *Marrok is trying to get his backpack open. He does not have opposable thumbs. The end result is him awkwardly trying to grab the zipper with his teeth while spinning in circles.* Arsé-kun: Bors: Ey! Woofles! Sheepy: *Marrok turns his attention to Bors* Sheepy: Jauf: .......Where... Arsé-kun: Bors: I don't got one idea ova hell! Sheepy: *Marrok returns to trying to open his backpack* Sheepy: Jauf: Bors? Arsé-kun: Bors: Yep. Marrok's bere too. Sheepy: Jauf: Where... where is our king? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... Arsé-kun: Bors: I don' see him. Nor Cai, the kid, Memelin.. Arsé-kun: Bors: .... Lio... Arsé-kun: Bors: Not even Beddy. Sheepy: Jauf:...That's bad. Arsé-kun: Bors: Horrible. Sheepy: *Marrok flops over onto his back and starts trying to open the backpack by rubbing his back against the ground* Arsé-kun: Bors: ??? What are you doing? Sheepy: Marrok: *whiiiiiine* Arsé-kun: *Bors comes over. ? ??* Sheepy: *Marrok turns his back to Bors and looks at him expectantly* Arsé-kun: *Bors opens the bag* Sheepy: *Inside is snacks, a pair of clothing, and some other things.* Arsé-kun: Bors: I don't know what you want... Sheepy: Marrok: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Bors: Your clothes? Sheepy: *Marrok's expression brightens and his tail starts wagging! You got it!!!* Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh! Bokay! *he pulls the clothes out for Marrok* Sheepy: *Marrok shoves his snout in his shirt. He turns from wolf to mostly human! He begins putting on his clothing properly.* Arsé-kun: *Bors is quick to turn to Jaufre. So is the camera.* Sheepy: Marrok: We got separated with everyone, woof! *He puts on his pants. It's safe now.* We'll have to look for them. Arsé-kun: Bors: We absolutely do! Sheepy: *Marrok finishes putting his clothes on in record time. He closes his backpack and puts it back on.* Sheepy: Marrok: It's safe now, woof. Arsé-kun: Bors: That was quick, lil dogy! Sheepy: Marrok: I put on clothes almost every day! Sheepy: Jauf: Most people do. Sheepy: Marrok: Not Sir Lancelot, woof. Arsé-kun: Bors: You gonna get up, Jauf? Sheepy: Jauf: Ugh... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Bors: Bwhat's up? Sheepy: Jauf: *He shakily pulls himself to his feet, stumbling backwards and landing on his butt* Arsé-kun: *Bors raises an eyebrow before going to help Jauf* Sheepy: Jauf:...I don't mesh well with Avalon. Arsé-kun: Bors: Wish we knew that 'forehand instead of it being a plot element. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Bors: Don't swead it. Arsé-kun: *Bors throws Jauf over his shoulder like sack of potato* Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you... Sheepy: *Marrok is very alert.* Arsé-kun: *he should be. he can hear it...... bones* Sheepy: Marrok:......... Arsé-kun: Bors: Something there, woof? Sheepy: Marrok:...Bones. Arsé-kun: Bors: ?? Sheepy: Marrok: The rattling of bones, woof. Arsé-kun: Bors: Skeletons... This does seem like somewhere they'd be. Sheepy: Jauf: Skeletons? Arsé-kun: Bors: Do you have a better idea? Sheepy: Jauf: They should be simple to handle. Arsé-kun: *The rattling and clattering has intensified enough that Bors and Jauf can clearly hear it. And there's a lot.* Sheepy: Jauf:....Maybe not. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's a lot... Sheepy: Jauf: How many are there? Arsé-kun: *Bonelord appears!* Arsé-kun: Bors: ......... One. Sheepy: Jauf:?! Sheepy: Jauf: What is that?! Arsé-kun: Bors: It's Marrok's problem! I'm booking it! Sheepy: Marrok: *He's stripping* Arsé-kun: *Bors makes a run for it with Jaufre. Good FUCKING bye* Sheepy: Jauf: Will our king ever forgive us if we confess that we left Marrok to die? Sheepy: Jauf: Will he hate us..? Arsé-kun: Bors: Probably! Arsé-kun: Bors: wait Arsé-kun: Bors: wait no Sheepy: Jauf:........ Arsé-kun: *Bors slows down. No need to run anymore probably* Arsé-kun: Bors: Forgive us, yeah. Brobably. Sheepy: Jauf: I hope so. Sheepy: Jauf:....Is he here with this skeleton? Arsé-kun: Bors: I have no idea!! Arsé-kun: Bors: The most I might've heard was Lio screaming. Can't really miss that! Sheepy: Jauf: Lio probably isn't dead. Arsé-kun: Bors: He can't stay dead. I'm concerned about him, but... Arsé-kun: Bors: ... No, I'm focusing on him. We know he's here. Certainties first! Sheepy: Jauf: You're right. Let's find him first. Arsé-kun: Bors: *raising his voice* Howl if you need anything, Marrok! Sheepy: *Marrok is too excited about the bone creature to respond* Arsé-kun: Bors: ..... Brobably fine. Sheepy: Jauf: Hope so. Sheepy: Jauf: Where are we? Arsé-kun: Bors: Iiiii havvvvve no idea! Sheepy: Jauf: Nor do I. Sheepy: Jauf: ....Although... ... no, I'm just imagining it, most likely. Arsé-kun: Bors: Buh? Sheepy: Jauf: Might be familiar. Sheepy: Jauf: Is it...? Arsé-kun: Bors: I can't helbp you here. Is it? Sheepy: Jauf: Not sure. If only I could ask my friend. Arsé-kun: Bors: Beh? Sheepy: Jauf:....Wait. He may be with us. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you know Lionel's friend? Arsé-kun: Bors: Unfortunately! Why? Sheepy: Jauf: This is his grandson. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's scary. Sheepy: Jauf: He's my friend. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's what Lio says about the big guy. Sheepy: Jauf: No surprise! Sheepy: Jauf: I can't reach him physically right now. Arsé-kun: Bors: Please don't tell me you've got a whole alien god on your berson. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Bors: wjhat. Sheepy: Jauf: I do. Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, boy. Where. Sheepy: Jauf: My bag. Arsé-kun: *Bors reaches into Jaufre's bag. Several apples spring out. One hits Bors in the face somehow* Sheepy: Jauf: Apples... Arsé-kun: Bors: Ow. What am I looking for?? Sheepy: Jauf: An orb. Sheepy: Jauf: It's white. Arsé-kun: Bors: Borb... Arsé-kun: *Bors resumes searching* Sheepy: Jauf: Is it in there? Arsé-kun: Bors: I haven't seen any borbs yet. Sheepy: Jauf: I definitely brought him. Arsé-kun: Bors: That doesn't mean I can find him. Sheepy: Jauf: You can't...? Arsé-kun: Bors: Lemme try the other side. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Bors: ..... I may be stupid. Sheepy: Jauf: Did you find my friend? Arsé-kun: *Bors pulls out a white orb. Andromalius is here* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah!! Arsé-kun: Bors: This is the whole god? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Bors: i see. Sheepy: Jauf: Just a tiny fragment... or vessel? Arsé-kun: Bors: Kinda hurts my eyes lookin' at 'em. Sheepy: Jauf: Why? Arsé-kun: Bors: white Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh. Sheepy: Jauf: I understand. Arsé-kun: Yog: *hesitantly* Jaufre? Is that you I'm picking up? Sheepy: Jauf: My friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: What a situation Merlin the First has gotten you all into. I'm going to hit him with a brick. Sheepy: Jauf: He really has... Arsé-kun: Yog: First things first. You're in an area of the Dreamlands, namely, Thalarion. Sheepy: Jauf: I see. Maybe that's why it felt familiar... Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll get you a map soon. I'm multi-tasking in more ways than usual at the moment. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you. I appreciate it! Arsé-kun: Yog: You're always welcome! Loading map. Arsé-kun: *bors is confusion* Sheepy: Jauf: Great! Arsé-kun: *A map pops up. Jaufre and Bors are marked by a white dot. Marrok is also marked by a white dot.* Sheepy: Jauf: Is that Marrok? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm sure everyone in your previous party is in the same region. I should answer Primo, but I'm feeling particularly annoyed at him at the moment. Sheepy: Jauf: Good to know. So we just need to reunite everyone. Arsé-kun: Yog: That would be most optimal. Most living signals I can sense are moving. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I hope to feel up to that soon. Arsé-kun: Yog: As do I. Good luck and safe travels. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Good luck to you as well, my friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Yog hangs up* Sheepy: Jauf: Where to first...? Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Finding Lionel? Arsé-kun: Bors: I would prefer that! Sheepy: Jauf: Let's get going! Arsé-kun: *They get going?* Sheepy: Jauf: The Dreamworlds... Sheepy: Jauf: Not the best place to end up. Arsé-kun: Bors: I think I've heard of it? I've never really looked into it... Is it bad place to be? Sheepy: Jauf: I've never been here alive before. Arsé-kun: Bors: Is there more than just this place? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes. Much worse dangers in other parts. Arsé-kun: Bors: Yeesh. Sheepy: Jauf: Marrok can handle the bones. Arsé-kun: Bors: He's probably loving it. Sheepy: Jauf: If Marrok can't handle it, Cai will. Arsé-kun: Bors: We gotta find him first. Sheepy: Jauf: Yeah... Arsé-kun: *meanwhile....3!* Sheepy: *Beddy is curled up in a ball, making the occasional whining sound. Everything is achy and the incubus side he tries so hard to hide is forcibly revealing itself... taking the form of his insecurities. He's Fwuffy.* Sheepy: Beddy: I can't leave him alone... but he'll see me... he'll see me... Arsé-kun: *Will he? Will he really?* Arsé-kun: *Cause he's standing on a ledge, looking over some of the ruined city and not looking directly down to see Beddy* Sheepy: *Beddy isn't aware of this. He's too wrapped up in crying and whining.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur finally looks down* Sheepy: Beddy: *He's in trouble now! There's nowhere to hide...!!!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Beddy? Are you all right?! Sheepy: Beddy: Don't look at me! *He sounds pretty aggressive!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Um?! Sheepy: Beddy: I'm a monster...! You can't look! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I refuse to believe that! Sheepy: Beddy: It's true! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It was never true before! Sheepy: Beddy: That's because I never let you see it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That means nothing to me. Sheepy: Beddy: I-I'm warning you. Don't look at me, or... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not threaten me unless you're into treason now. Sheepy: Beddy:....! Sheepy: Beddy: You're the one driving me to this! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr... Sheepy: Beddy: *He shakily stands. His balance is off due to his legs, which absolutely don't resemble a human's. His tail is thrashing with irritation.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am coming down there. I am completely unarmed, so I am not fighting you. Sheepy: Beddy: Leave me alone! Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets a look at Beddy and stops* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ??? Sheepy: *Beddy watches Arthur. He looks terrified and angry. His wings are spread out to make him look larger than he actually is.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *he steps back* Leaving you alone. Sheepy: *Beddy backs off some* Arsé-kun: *Arthur stays put* Sheepy: *Beddy attempts to back off more, but he instead stumbles and falls on his butt.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Are you sure you're okay? Sheepy: Beddy: D-don't touch me, or... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I haven't moved. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm not okay but I don't want your help! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not going to move unless you let me. Sheepy: Beddy:......*He hugs himself and looks at the ground* S-sorry, I... Sheepy: Beddy: You've seen me... I can't let you see me... but you've... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Am I supposed to think differently of you because of this? Sheepy: Beddy: Th-this isn't me...! It's not me!! Now that you've seen me, you know what I am! That this is me... it's not me! It's not! *He's gone back to shaking and crying again. He's having a bad time!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Furry... Sheepy: Beddy: I-I'm not... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Normally, no, you are not. I do admit I am curious, and I know you normally are not like this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... But you are fluffy. Sheepy: Beddy: N-no!! I don't want to be!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wouldn't either. I won't say anything to the others. Sheepy: Beddy: But I don't know how to fix it! I can't fix it because this is me. This isn't me! I don't want to be a monster... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's really not... It doesn't fit you at all. Don't think my opinion is changing, though. Sheepy: Beddy: That's what you say! Sheepy: Beddy: I don't believe you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Rude. Sheepy: *Beddy gets up* Sheepy: Beddy: Shut up! It's easy for you to just talk! Arsé-kun: Arthur: There's not much else I CAN do here. Sheepy: Beddy: Shut up...! I told you not to look at me! You can't even do that much for me! I hate you! Arthur!!! Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes a few steps back, frowning* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is lunged upon! No weapons to defend himself with!* Sheepy: *Beddy pins him to the ground by the neck! What sharp fingernails you have, Beddy. They're more like claws!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: B-Bedwyr? Sheepy: Beddy: I told you...! I told you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur shudders under Beddy's grip. He's scared. Visibly.* Sheepy: Beddy: *sob, sob* I'm sorry...sorry..! I'm a monster...! Stop! Don't look at me! I hate you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Y-you're not giving me much of a choice right now... Sheepy: Beddy: Y-you're going to hate me...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hate how you're handling me. Sheepy: *Beddy tightens his grip* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah.... Sheepy: Beddy: Don't...don't hate me... please...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't hate you.. Sheepy: Beddy: If you hated me... I coild never get over it...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have never hated you and I never will. Sheepy: *Beddy's grip loosens as he starts crying harder, somehow.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur hesitates on patting Beddy's back. What if that makes him more upset??* Sheepy: *Beddy buries his face into Arthur's chest* Sheepy: Beddy: *muffled* I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I could never be forgiven... I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I'm forgiving you despite yourself. *he lightly pats Beddy's back* Sheepy: *Beddy, surprisingly, doesn't try to maul him. Apparently, this is where he wants to be right now.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur just kinda.. Holds Beddy. He has no idea what to make of any of that, but he can take the time to get his composure back* Sheepy: *Beddy's breathing slows down some. He's starting to calm down!* Sheepy: Beddy:.........Art...... Sheepy: Beddy:.....'m sorry. Sorry.... so sorry... I... I betrayed you... again... Sheepy: Beddy: Sorry, sorry, sorry... sorry, sorry... sorry.... I'm so... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I forgive you. That was very much not something you would do with conscious thought. Something is wrong. Sheepy: Beddy: It... happened on its own. I was powerless... I'm always so powerless... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is it a curse? You would think Merlin would do something about it. Sheepy: Beddy:.....it's me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Eh. This changes nothing. You're still my knight, fluffy or not. Sheepy: Beddy: My father was an incubus... but unlike Merlin, I... Sheepy: Beddy: I can't control it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... May I say something that you may be upset with me for? Sheepy: Beddy:.........? Sheepy: Beddy: Art...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... It's cute. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very sorry. Sheepy: Beddy: Cute....? I'm... cute? Sheepy: Beddy: ....... Sheepy: Beddy: Most people would be scared. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not most people. Sheepy: Beddy: I nearly crushed your throat. Sheepy: Beddy: Had I tried harder, I would have. That's something a monster would do. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Which you're not. I decree it as such. Sheepy: Beddy: How can you? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Because I'm a stubborn idiot that doesn't listen to his knights. Sheepy: Beddy:..... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *quickly* also it's very cool and i want to pet your fur still Arsé-kun: Arthur: *ahem* Either way. We're still stranded. Sheepy: Beddy: B-but... ... y-yes, we are. Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry. I should get off of you. *he picks up his face from Arthur's chest* I'm so disrespectful... Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry. I should get off of you. *he picks up his face from Arthur's chest* I'm so disrespectful... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do not mind. You are my dear friend. Sheepy: Beddy: Art... I did something I never wanted to do...! I never wanted to hurt you... I don't know why I... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know either, but you didn't mean it. Make up for it by staying with me until we find the others. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll stay by your side as long as you'll allow me to! Arsé-kun: Arthur: So always. Sheepy: Beddy: Always...? You'll allow that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're a beloved friend and my most loyal knight. Of course you can stand with me. Sheepy: Beddy:!!! Of course! I'll never abandon you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I appreciate it, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't recognize this place... *he finally gets off of Arthur* ...sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'll have to make do the usual way, then. Sheepy: Beddy: Wander around and hope for the best? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Precisely. Sheepy: *Beddy gets up clumsily before stumbling backwards* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you require assistance?? Sheepy: Beddy: ....Would it scare you to be that close to me? Sheepy: Beddy: Because... you were afraid of me. Is giving me access to your vital points a good idea? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Since when have I had good ideas? Sheepy: Beddy:......... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Exactly. Give me an arm and let us go. Sheepy: Beddy: You can always start... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll start tomorrow. Sheepy: *Beddy holds out his left arm* Sheepy: Beddy: Really? Arsé-kun: *Arthur puts the arm around his shoulders. let us go* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps. Sheepy: *Beddy is a lot more stable now that he has support.* Sheepy: Beddy: You know.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Probably not, but go on. Sheepy: Beddy: Now that I think of it, it's not really you if you're consistently coming up with good ideas. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Was I really that awful?! Sheepy: Beddy: If asked whether I'd want to do it all over, I would always serve you, no matter what. Sheepy: Beddy: Some may have not approved of your ideas, but you'll always be my king. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And you, my loyal knight. Sheepy: Beddy: As long as you'll have me. ... Sorry for hurting you. I don't really know why I did that. Sheepy: Beddy: Something about this place feels wrong. Very wrong. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor do I.. But I am inclined to agree. We've seen and heard nothing thus far of any of our fellows.. Sheepy: Beddy: Aru... Sheepy: Beddy: What if she's all alone? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru is of great concern. She is the top priority. Sheepy: Beddy: What if I had ended up here with her instead...? Sheepy: Beddy: Would I have... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... If you had, I may have been less forgiving. Sheepy: Beddy: If I had... Sheepy: Beddy: I'd want you to kill me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would not. Fight, yes. Sheepy: Beddy: If I ever become a monster, you can't be merciful. Kill me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... So you are not a monster as is? You have now claimed both. Sheepy: Beddy:........I'm a monster. But I'm not... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You are not. Unusual features do not make a monster. Sheepy: Beddy: Monsters harm others. I harmed you. I was afraid. I felt threatened. Like a cornered beast. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That does not make someone a monster. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't really understand .. Arsé-kun: Arthur: If lashing out makes a monster, Sir Jaufre would have been put to death a long time ago. Sheepy: Beddy: What is a monster, then? Arsé-kun: Arthur: When it is intentional. Sheepy: Beddy: Hmm... Sheepy: Beddy: But we slew Twrch Trwyth. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, we did. Sheepy: Beddy: Yet his rampaging was just natural boar behavior. He never wanted to be a boar. Sheepy: Beddy: Yet he was treated as a monster. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And in hindsight, it was not the right thing to do. Sheepy: Beddy: What about Beast Glatisant? It was treated as a monster. For what reason? Its looks? Its sounds? Sheepy: Beddy: What makes me any different from Beast Glatisant? That I'm your friend? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The Beast Glatisant was just an unusual creature that should have been observed from a distance. Sheepy: Beddy: It wasn't unusual. It was out of place. Sheepy: Beddy: It's a giraffe. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did we know that at the time? Sheepy: Beddy:...No. Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, we did not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hell, even dragons weren't exempt. Sheepy: *Beddy gives Arthur an offended look* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Pardon me. That slipped out. Sheepy: Beddy: Aru's friends have been such a bad influence... Arsé-kun: Arthur: The modern Kay is equally as terrible as Cai in that regard... Sheepy: Beddy: How horrible... Sheepy: Beddy:....I'll make him eat soap. Sheepy: Beddy: You, too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You can certainly try. Sheepy: Beddy: I will. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I accept your declaration of challenge. Sheepy: Beddy: It's a punishment, not a challenge! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *smug* Only if you succeed. Sheepy: Beddy: *Staaaare* Sheepy: Beddy:...I will. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'll see about that. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe even Cai. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Could you even reach his mouth? Sheepy: Beddy: I can reach anyone's mouth. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How powerful of you. Sheepy: Beddy: It is. Arsé-kun: *they're being watched* Sheepy: Beddy:....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... You feel it as well? Sheepy: Beddy: I do. Arsé-kun: *Beddy is grabbed and lifted from behind with a laugh!* Sheepy: Beddy: A-aahhh?! Arsé-kun: Cai: Great job watching your back, Fluffy! Sheepy: *Beddy becomes aggro again! He starts clawing Cai viciously!* Sheepy: Beddy: Don't touch me! Don't touch me!! Arsé-kun: Cai: ?! *he releases Beddy* Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles away from Cai, keeping an eye on him. He's visibly freaked out and his breathing is becoming fast.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Don't tease him right now. Something is genuinely wrong. Arsé-kun: Cai: I see that, Wart. Thanks so much. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy's fluffy? Usually, that just makes him mopey. Not aggressive. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get back around the corner. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! Sheepy: Aru: *She hides again* Arsé-kun: *Arthur abandons his position to join her around the corner* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru..! Are you all right? *he's showing genuine concern* Are you hurt at all? Sheepy: Aru: I'm okay! Are you...? ...You're hurt! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Something is wrong with Bedwyr. He would never harm me under normal circumstances. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy hurt you...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *he nods* Beddy did this but did not know why he did so. Sheepy: Aru: He... *She's focused on his neck* ... tried to strangle you, didn't he? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He did. I was able to calm him down, but being startled has caused it again. Sheepy: Aru:.....Scary. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. He managed to genuinely cause me to worry for my life. Sheepy: Aru: Something is very wrong... Beddy is kind and never tries to harm others. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope Cai can take it. I left him to check on you. Sheepy: Beddy: Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me! You're hurting me!! *He lunges at Cai* Arsé-kun: *Cai crosses his arms in defence and stands his ground.* Sheepy: *Beddy claws at Cai's arms!* Arsé-kun: *Cai winces but doesn't lower his arms* Sheepy: Beddy: Hate you, hate you! Don't touch me! Don't look at me! I'm a monster! *He delivers a right cross into Cai's arms* Sheepy: Beddy: CaaaaaAAIIIII!!!! *His scream is full of anger and hate* Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe you should watch more than me. Petitcrieu! Arsé-kun: *a little ethereal dog is summoned behind Beddy in a small burst of magic, and it proceeds to bite Beddy's ankle* Sheepy: Beddy:?! Hurts...hurts...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, that couldn't have hurt that much! Not as much as you're hurting me! Sheepy: Beddy: Hate you...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Get in line! Sheepy: Beddy: Don't look at me! Don't look at me! I'm a monster! I'm not a monster! Stop!! Arsé-kun: Cai: Who goddamn cares?! Sheepy: *Beddy suddenly dashes behind Cai and tries to stab his left hand into his back!* Arsé-kun: *He succeeds. Cai stiffens.* Sheepy: Beddy: Aaaaahh?? Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you MIND?! Sheepy: Beddy: Aaa...ahh... *sob, sob* Kill me, kill me... I'm a... ........ *sob* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Is it weird that I feel fine despite the pain? Sheepy: *Beddy is too upset about stabbing Cai to register this.* Sheepy: Beddy: I hurt you, I hurt you...! I'm horrible! Cai...! *sob* Arsé-kun: *Cai has No Idea what to do* Sheepy: Beddy: S-sorry... I... *He pulls his claws out of Cai* ... have no way to treat you. Arsé-kun: Cai: I've had worse. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway, what'd you do? Stab me? *he tries to look over his shoulder for damages* Sheepy: Beddy: H-how do you not know?? Arsé-kun: Cai: I can't see my backside! I just know it hurts like hell. Sheepy: Beddy:...Yes. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm still breathing and my cold, dead heart's still beating, so it's irrelevant. Sheepy: Beddy:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Cai: What's losing you? Sheepy: Beddy: Dead? Arsé-kun: Cai: 'Twas a joke. Sheepy: Beddy: *He doesn't get it.* Arsé-kun: Cai: Tough crowd. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has to fight off the urge to lean out and yell "Oh, you finally admit that you're a heartless jerk?!". Brothers* Sheepy: Beddy: Cold? Like blood loss...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy, c'mon. Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry, um... Sheepy: Beddy: I don't feel quite right... Arsé-kun: Cai: You don't sound right either. Sit your five dollar ass down before I make change. Sheepy: Beddy: But we have fo find the others. Arsé-kun: Cai: They'll find us, I reckon. Sheepy: Beddy: How? Arsé-kun: Cai: Like this. I'm going up. Sheepy: Beddy: Up... Arsé-kun: *Cai starts getting Bigger. He is going Up. in Size.* Sheepy: Beddy: So tall... Arsé-kun: Arthur: And there he goes. Sheepy: Aru: Amazing! Arsé-kun: *Cai has noticed something and puts his hand out for it. he's up to somethin* Arsé-kun: *Cai leans down to put whatever he's got on the ground. Here You Go* Sheepy: Lio: Thanks lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: *Cai comes back down from Tall City* Arsé-kun: Cai: And the magician has no rights. He can do it himself. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin...? Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Beddy looks different! Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy's been cursed by who knows what. We're disregarding it. Arsé-kun: *see: lying* Sheepy: Lio: Scary... Arsé-kun: *Primo is slowly making his way down the old-fashioned way. At least someone is enjoying themselves* Sheepy: Aru: Teacher sure is taking his time.. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oi! What are you, some sort of goat?! Arsé-kun: Primo: *distantly* BAA!~ Sheepy: Aru: Baaa? Goats make bleating sounds... Arsé-kun: Cai: That'd require him to actually care about the words coming out of his mouth. Sheepy: Aru: Not possible Arsé-kun: Arthur: I agree. Sheepy: Aru: Me too. Arsé-kun: Primo: Can't you save your roasting for when I'm actually down there?! Sheepy: Aru: No. You're taking too long. Beddy's not doing so well! Arsé-kun: Primo: Ah. Arsé-kun: *Primo jumps down, definitely injures his ankle, and does not say anything about that what-so-ever* Arsé-kun: Primo: I see now. That is unfortunate. Sheepy: Beddy: I did horrible things... Arsé-kun: Primo: Irrelevant. We're not physical currently. Nothing that happens to us here matters physically! Isn't that great? Sheepy: Beddy: No! I still betrayed my king and Cai! Arsé-kun: Cai: It kind of itches. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I already forgave you... What more can I do, Beddy? Sheepy: Beddy: It's not... Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't blame yourself too harshly. The Dreamlands and us half-breeds don't mix so well as you would think! Sheepy: Beddy:....? Sheepy: Beddy: Dreamlands...? Arsé-kun: Primo: You'd think I'd be exempt but nope. I'm running at 300% and absolutely thinking less and more stupider, faster. It's a bad mix! And I've been in the Dreamlands before! Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, Seir says we're here, so we must be. Sheepy: Beddy: Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: He wouldn't lie about something like that. What this means is I could be pummeled to a pulp here and it'd mean nothing in the end. That's not an invitation! Arsé-kun: *Cai puts his fist down* Sheepy: Beddy: But aren't we at greater risk normally...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Bingo. Arsé-kun: Primo: I was making an example though. If "I" gotten beaten to a pulp, yeah, it'd carry over! Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Sheepy: Beddy: So it's good that I wrapped my fingers around Art's neck and not yours. Arsé-kun: *Primo pokes at a few lights around him. They go out. He looks at the last three* Arsé-kun: Primo: Yeah, I guess. Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Arsé-kun: Primo: YOU DID WHAT?! Sheepy: Beddy:.......tried to strangle him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I survived. Arsé-kun: Primo: ........... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: Primo: ............ I want to throw an entire building at you. Sheepy: *Beddy hides behind Cai, trembling. Primo... scary* Arsé-kun: Cai: I'll stomp you into paste, trash magician. Sheepy: Jauf: Everyone else was already together? But it doesn't seem like they want to be. Arsé-kun: Bors: There's more tension in his parking lot than between Deaths when they gather. What up? Sheepy: Marrok: Everyone's having fun without us, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *very quickly* Don't concern yourself with it. Several incidents. More importantly is leaving. Sheepy: Beddy: I-I didn't mean to... Arsé-kun: Arthur: We know that and we appreciate you. Sheepy: Jauf:???? Sheepy: Marrok: Arthur missed out on everything, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did I? Care to explain? Sheepy: Marrok: I found a gift for you! Arsé-kun: Cai: is it another skeleton Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... Sheepy: Marrok: I stole one earlier after defeating the bone ball. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, did you also encounter the pile of bones? I declined fighting it at the time. Perhaps I should have? Sheepy: Marrok: You missed out on bones. Arsé-kun: Primo: What a shame. Perfectly good spellcasting components. Sheepy: Marrok: It's only for Arthur, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Why would I desire a skeleton, Marrok? Sheepy: Marrok: Mmmm... ....... Sheepy: Marrok: *thinking* Arsé-kun: *mac loading icon* Sheepy: Marrok: Because it's a gift that contains a skele-ton of my feelings, woof. Arsé-kun: *this pun is yog approved* Arsé-kun: Arthur: If it were not you saying that, I would be disappointed. Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you for your, err. Generous gift, Sir Marrok. Sheepy: Marrok: It's no problem! I'd dig up lots of stuff for you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur makes a Face™ to Aru specifically before reverting to his default poker face. He Doesn't Want a Skeleton* Sheepy: Aru: A skeleton... Sheepy: Aru: I don't really like the idea of a skeleton... Arsé-kun: Arthur: None of our hosts would appreciate it much.... Perchance Jaufre could hold onto it? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Sheepy: Jauf: Me? Sheepy: Marrok: *thinking* ...... Sheepy: Marrok: Sir Jaufre already has his own skeleton, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: In his endless bag of holding, I meant. Arsé-kun: Bors: c: Sheepy: Marrok: He doesn't need backup bones. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm losing intelligence here. Sheepy: Marrok: *kicked puppy look* Arsé-kun: Cai: Wart doesn't need backup bones either. Sheepy: Marrok: Arthur doesn't want bones? Sheepy: Marrok: Even though his throat is ouch-ouch? Arsé-kun: *Arthur nervously glances towards Jaufre* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I will accept it. Sheepy: Jauf: .....You're right. What happened to your throat, my king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: There was an.... Incident. Sheepy: Jauf:.....Incident. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr was on top of me. It was not intentional. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have already forgiven him. Sheepy: Jauf: There's no way to unintentionally strangle someone. Sheepy: Jauf: No wonder Merlin is angry at him. Arsé-kun: *Merlin the First, also known as that dotted line outline where he once was.* Sheepy: Marrok: There's no Merlin, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Where did he go? Sheepy: Marrok: I don't know. Sheepy: Marrok: Somewhere over there, woof? Arsé-kun: *Something Very Big and Very Building-shaped is launched across the horizon. It's gooooooooooooooooone! Laaaaddyyyyyyy!* Sheepy: Beddy: A-aaahhh?! A warning shot?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: He would risk hitting all of us if he truly intended to do that. Sheepy: Beddy:......Huh? Sheepy: Beddy: You're right... Arsé-kun: *Primo re-appears, proud of himself* Arsé-kun: Primo: I feel better now ^^ Sheepy: Beddy:.....*He gives Primo an anxious look but doesn't budge from his hiding spot* Sheepy: Jauf: I could pummel him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Banned. Sheepy: Jauf: *staaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Arthur: You were forgiven for attacking me the other day. Allow this to pass as well. Sheepy: Jauf: You were unharmed then. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I bled. Overruled. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Jauf: .........Fine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. Sheepy: Aru: How do we go home...? Arsé-kun: Primo: That would require Seir's assistance! Considering his refusal to answer me, this may be a problem. Sheepy: Jauf: *He pulls out Andromalius* Arsé-kun: Yog: One and All airline, we don't check you at the Gates~ Sheepy: Jauf: My friend! Arsé-kun: Primo: >:V Sheepy: Jauf: It seems everyone is trapped here. Arsé-kun: Yog: I am aware. It is almost as if this could have been avoided if someone had checked the travel routes. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Beddy: *He gives Primo a disappointed look* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... ^^;;;; Arsé-kun: Yog: I can withdraw most of you now, if you don't mind the oddity of the locale you'll be in temporarily. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Sheepy: Beddy: Yes, please... Arsé-kun: Yog: Certainly. I will go in order of priority. Arsé-kun: *Beddy promptly pops out of existence. There he goes. Get Got idiot* Sheepy: Beddy:.....Where... Arsé-kun: Yog: *turning away from his Bigass Monitor* Welcome to my realm. Take all the time you need before I fetch your companions. Sheepy: Beddy: Your.... realm? Arsé-kun: Yog: I like to consider it mine. It makes me feel better. Sheepy: Beddy:???... Sheepy: Beddy: You live here all alone? Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Beddy: Aren't you lonely? Arsé-kun: *beddy nails yog in a single fucking shot* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... It's of no concern. I am able to leave when I wish to. Sheepy: Beddy: *doubt* Arsé-kun: Yog: I did not lie. I am able to leave via avatar when I desire to. Sheepy: Beddy: *doubt* Arsé-kun: Yog: I did not lie. I am able to leave via avatar when I desire to. Sheepy: Beddy: ...Can you read minds...? Arsé-kun: Yog: You doubted me audibly a timeline over from the current one. Arsé-kun: Yog: That means no. I cannot. Sheepy: Beddy: I would be lonely. Arsé-kun: Yog: Many would. Sheepy: Beddy: I can understand why. Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... Arsé-kun: *Yog pauses before putting his headphones + mic back on* Arsé-kun: Yog: Something else to say? Sheepy: Beddy: It's very colorful. Arsé-kun: Yog: Thank you. I quite like how it came out. Sheepy: Beddy: Why? I mean... you do? Arsé-kun: Yog: I believe the english equivalent is "Aesthetic". Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Arsé-kun: *Yog puts his headphones back on* Arsé-kun: Yog: Bedwyr has been retrieved. I will take the next priority. Arsé-kun: *Arthur sits up behind Beddy. Where am I???* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Eh?? Sheepy: Beddy: My king! Sheepy: Beddy: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe so. I no longer hurt so much. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank goodness... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... May I be disrespectful for a brief moment? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Arthur leans forward and gently pats Beddy's leg. fluffy...* Sheepy: Beddy:???? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *✧(◠ヮ◠✿)✧* Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Your fur is very nice. Sheepy: Beddy: Th-thank you... *He's flustered. Arthur looks so happy, which makes him overjoyed! But hearing compliments is a bit shocking.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do have to ask. How did you hide this as a knight? Sheepy: Beddy: I was never drunk at any of the meetings. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?! Sheepy: Beddy: Why would I drink on the job...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I usually suspected Cai... Sheepy: Beddy: Cai knew and helped me hide it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That does explain a lot. Sheepy: Beddy: I have no tolerance for alcohol. Sheepy: Beddy: Sorry for lying. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So every time you and he were drinking before meetings, it was falsified as well? Sheepy: Beddy: I wasn't drinking... Arsé-kun: Arthur: When Cai claimed as such, I mean. Sheepy: Beddy:...Only half a lie. Sheepy: Beddy: He drank. I didn't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understand. Of course he did. Sheepy: Beddy: It was hard for him not to discover me. Sheepy: Beddy: We always were together, so... Arsé-kun: Arthur: With how nosy he is as well. Sheepy: Beddy: That too. I would have just not come to the meetings had he not helped me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You two did a great job at it. I never suspected a thing. Sheepy: Beddy:.....Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Arthur has been retrieved successfully. Next. Sheepy: *Jauf arrives! He doesn't seem surprised by his surroundings.* Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you very much, my friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: *putting a tentacle in front of the mic* You are welcome. Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder why it never happens to Merlin... Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe it's because of how strong he is? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure he's had his own issues. Not that he ever tells anyone. Sheepy: Beddy: It makes me feel useless, seeing him struggle and not being able to help him... I understand he doesn't want to seem weak nor trouble others, but... Arsé-kun: Primo: And yet you do something similar, refusing to let others treat you right. Isn't that something? Sheepy: Beddy: Your inability to ask for or accept help endangers lives, as we saw recently. My refusal for others to treat me right, as you say I do, only is an annoyance at worst. Arsé-kun: Primo: ....... Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Touché. Sheepy: Beddy: They really aren't comparable... Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin's scared of endangering others and ends up taking actions that endanger others. You are afraid of being alone, yet you push others away, which could end up in you being alone if you aren't careful. They aren't any different. Sheepy: Beddy:...Urk. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Both of you have things you need to work on. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Sorry, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Primo: I deserved that. Sheepy: Beddy:...Yes. Sheepy: Jauf: Cai's a poor influence, huh. Arsé-kun: Cai: What'd I do this time? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai! You've arrived! Arsé-kun: Cai: Unfortunately I'm still alive. Sheepy: Jauf: Bedwyr was verbally attacking Merlin and you missed it. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, no. *he grins* I heard all of it. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get his ass, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now he's being a poor influence. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin, turn around so I can grab your-- Sheepy: Jauf: Look at what you've done, Cai! Arsé-kun: *Cai breaks out laughing* Sheepy: Jauf: Shame on you! Arsé-kun: Primo: Bedwyr, in public? Pre-marital ass grabbing? Sheepy: Beddy: I-I'm not Jaufre! I don't go around moaning about the sins of pre-marital whatever! Sheepy: Jauf: Bedwyr engages in sinful pre-marital actions? Shame, shame! My own cousin! I thought well of you, Bedwyr! Arsé-kun: Yog: What happened to being over it, Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha! It's a joke, my friend! Just to mess with him, just a bit! Sheepy: Beddy: Th-that's!! Sheepy: Beddy: M-Merlin...! Back me up! I'd never do anything like that!! Arsé-kun: Primo: Hmmm? Did you wait until marriage like a sinless young man? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm trying to think of ammunition. I can't use Lancelot. Everyone and their mother was with Lancelot at least once. Sheepy: Beddy:........ Arsé-kun: Primo: You would know. Sheepy: Beddy: A-am I being left out of a club that includes basically everyone else...? Sheepy: Beddy: Did... did everyone else commit sinful acts wifh Sir Lancelot? Even our king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .................. Arsé-kun: Cai: oh my god. Sheepy: Beddy: I never did. Arsé-kun: Cai: No, hold on, this ain't about you anymore. Wart?! Sheepy: Jauf: My king... with Sir Lancelot? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can say with certainty that I prefer women. Sheepy: Jauf: My king... Sheepy: Jauf: I, too, have committed sinful acts with Sir Lancelot. Arsé-kun: Cai: Murder? Sheepy: Jauf:...........Pre-marital hand holding...!!! Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Lancelot asked to engage in acts with me only once. Sheepy: Beddy: I panicked... Arsé-kun: Cai: And chugged my booze. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't remember anything after that. Sheepy: Jauf: Knowing you, you clung to Cai and wept before passing out. Sheepy: Jauf: You know, here's a question. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you think Sir Agravain also...? Arsé-kun: Cai: As the castle's resident "Guy who knows the gossip", let me answer that one! Sheepy: Jauf: Go on. Arsé-kun: *Cai makes the excalibur face* Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe that's why Sir Agravain hated him. Sheepy: Jauf: Did I mention that Sir Agravain is still around? Arsé-kun: Cai: w h a t Sheepy: Jauf: He goes to the same college that the other Kay does. Sheepy: Jauf: He's a little younger but absolutely the same guy. Arsé-kun: Bors: No wonder Lio-Lio never figured out if Aggis went to hell or not. Sheepy: Beddy: Bors...? When did you get here? Arsé-kun: Bors: c: Arsé-kun: Bors: Anyway, tell me more. How was it? I never got to experience my cousin. Sheepy: Jauf: I panicked and ran the second he touched my hand. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It solidified my preference in women. Arsé-kun: Primo: There is a time and space for an answer to that question. This is neither. Sheepy: Beddy: Even you?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Of course! Sheepy: Beddy: So, I'm all alone... Arsé-kun: Bors: Welcome to the club. It's me, you, and Lio. Sheepy: Lio: You can be an honorary Lio-Lio family member! Sheepy: *Lio slams into Bors* Arsé-kun: *Bors gets slammed into and explodes. no. he stumbled but that's about it* Arsé-kun: Cai: And just like that, it's time to change the subject. Sheepy: Lio: The girl is last, huh? So sad! Sheepy: Lio: Sorry, wall! Pick a better spot next time, okay? Sheepy: Lio: Bors, Bors~ Find me~ Arsé-kun: Bors: *who has taken up professional squinting* I won't be doing that Sheepy: Lio: Bors is leaving me all alone... Sheepy: Lio: What a meanie-meanie~ Sheepy: Lio: My eyes hurt lots and lots... Arsé-kun: Bors: I'm as bat as a blind. You're on your bone here. Sheepy: Lio: *He lies down on the ground* Sheepy: Lio: Merlin is evil and Bors won't help me. Arsé-kun: Primo: What did I do?? Sheepy: Lio: Be evil. Arsé-kun: Cai: Gee, how detailed. Sheepy: Lio: He tossed me around like a basketball. Arsé-kun: Primo: I launched him up the side of a building so he didn't have to climb it. It was a good idea at the time. Sheepy: Lio: Evil-evil. Sheepy: Lio: I'm going to tell Mom on you. Arsé-kun: Primo: ................................. Arsé-kun: Primo: Can I make up for it any way? Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Lio: Okay~ Sheepy: Lio: I'll trust you not to toss me this time. Arsé-kun: Primo: Noted. No tossing unless it's an emergency. Sheepy: Aru: *accompanied by Marrok* ...Why is Lionel lying on the floor just like that kid on campus? Arsé-kun: Bors: Is that where he's at? Sheepy: Lio: Yes~ Sheepy: Lio: It's too bright-bright... Arsé-kun: Bors: my head's exploding. Sheepy: Lio: Join me on the floor. Sheepy: Aru: Did Sir Lancelot struggle with bright lights, too? Arsé-kun: Bors: *plopping down next to Lio* Nope. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Found you~ Sheepy: Aru: That's a surprise. Arsé-kun: Bors: There you are! Arsé-kun: *Bors plants his face into Lio's back. relief* Sheepy: Lio: It took forever but we're reunited! Arsé-kun: Bors: F'nally. Sheepy: Aru: I would've thought that if both of you had photophobia, considering Sir Lancelot was your double cousin, he would have also had it... Arsé-kun: Bors: We ain' scared of no lighs Sheepy: Aru: Oh, um... Photophobia isn't the fear of lights. Sheepy: Aru: It means that your eyes are very sensitive to light. Generally, the eyelid forces itself closed in such a situation, so i suppose it's like you're running away from the light... Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Aru's scared of lightbulbs~ Sheepy: Aru: Not true. Sheepy: Lio: Ehehehehe. Sheepy: Lio: That's what you claim, but pointy-pointy glass is scary for anyone! So don't drop it! Arsé-kun: Yog: *not turning towards them* *paimon-defining-a-google-term tone* Hot tip! Don't put a light bulb in your mouth. Simply do not do it. Sheepy: Aru: Why would I do that? Arsé-kun: Yog: I was not speaking to you. I know you would not do that. Sheepy: Aru: ….? Arsé-kun: *Yog shifts some hair out of the way and points to his headset* Sheepy: Aru: Ohhh… Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll put all of you back in the proper location momentarily. Let me finish dealing with my son. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! … Grif’s trying to eat a light bulb, isn’t he? Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... His reasoning was "My bones are scared of the dark." *he looks pained* Sheepy: Aru: Wow, that's... ummm... Sheepy: Aru:...Poor Kay. Arsé-kun: Yog: Poor everyone who had to witness that. Arsé-kun: Yog: Changing topics. I can drop all of you off wherever you would like, within reason. Sheepy: Beddy: Home... it's past Baby's holding time. He hates me now. Arsé-kun: Yog: You have only been gone for an hour. Sheepy: Beddy: I still have a chance then! Arsé-kun: Yog: Are there any objections to this destination? That which was initially intended by Merlin. Sheepy: Aru: None from me. Sheepy: Lio: None here~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Letsa go! Sheepy: Jauf: I want to see a koala. Arsé-kun: Cai: I want out of this shit. My day has been awful and this shit is a nuisance. Sheepy: Marrok: *woof...* Arsé-kun: *Primo makes no comment but the answer is yes* Arsé-kun: Yog: ... We'll accept the final two as "yes". Sheepy: Beddy: Looks like everyone is in agreement, then. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll drop you off on the front lawn. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Yog: Quite welcome. Have a good rest of your day. Arsé-kun: *IMMEDIATE cut to Primo's lawn. One second, it's empty. Next second, knight jumpscare.* Sheepy: Beddy: We're home! Sheepy: Beddy: I have to check on Baby...! Arsé-kun: Primo: Then go get him. Sheepy: *Beddy leaves briefly before returning with Baby* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Ohhhh. It looks soft... Sheepy: Jauf: It's.... Sheepy: Beddy: His fur is actually sort of rough. He's a koala! Sheepy: *Baby blankly stares off into the distance* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... May I pet him? Arsé-kun: *Arthur gently pets Baby. He's thrilled* Sheepy: *Baby turns his attention to Arthur and, after a brief pause, makes a grunting sound* Sheepy: Jauf: ...Sounds like a bear. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's the sound Wart makes in the morning when he oversleeps. Sheepy: Beddy: It's true. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: *angra nails the stealth roll despite being a bundle of shadow. outside. in a brightly colored area* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is pleased. He has pet Two thing today.* Sheepy: Lio: Wowow! It's so wall-eyed! Sheepy: Lio: Looks like a prey animal with its eyes on the front of its head! Arsé-kun: Cai: It's got the same face as Galahad during an early morning table meeting. Sheepy: Jauf: You're right! Sheepy: Beddy: Yes! Isn't he cute? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. Do better. Arsé-kun: *Cai shields his eyes in advance* Sheepy: Beddy: *Glaaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Cai: Wart's right next to you! You'd better not! Sheepy: Beddy: Baby, don't listen to him. He has no taste. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai, you're being mean to Baby. Apologize. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's my job. Sheepy: Beddy: You'd insult Baby to his face? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai insults babies... how evil. Arsé-kun: Cai: I insult everyone to their face. Since when is that new? I've been vilified for it. Arsé-kun: Cai: And shut up, Jaufre. Sheepy: Beddy: You don't insult me. Sheepy: *Baby blankly stares at Cai before letting out a quiet "myehhh"* Arsé-kun: Cai: You didn't even know your own eye color the other day. Pathetic. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't look in the mirror...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Pathetic!! Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Arsé-kun: Cai: Do better! Make it once a week! Sheepy: Beddy: No. Sheepy: Beddy: You do it. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not the one with self-image issues! Sheepy: Beddy: W-well... Arsé-kun: Cai: I didn't say you had to look at your face in the mirror. Idiot. Dummy. Sheepy: Beddy: What? Arsé-kun: Cai: I said look in a mirror once a week. Where'd I say "Look at your face in the mirror"? Huh? Sheepy: Beddy: Huuuhh? Arsé-kun: Cai: c:< Sheepy: Beddy:...Why use a mirror then? Arsé-kun: Cai: So you can get used to using the thing. Do your hair. Sheepy: Beddy: Why? I have you... Arsé-kun: Cai: What'd you do before me? Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: I can't say anything that won't disappoint you here... Arsé-kun: Cai: My disappointment is immeasurable and my day was already ruined. Sheepy: Beddy: Very sorry...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Do it for once. Sheepy: Beddy:........ Sheepy: Beddy: *mope* I don't want to look in thr mirror... Arsé-kun: Cai: Then don't. Sheepy: Beddy: But you said... Arsé-kun: Cai: I said once a week, not right this minute. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Sheepy: Jauf: It's not so hard. Arsé-kun: *arthur would comment but hes gone back to sleep right there on the grass. our king.* Sheepy: Jauf: The person in the mirror isn't you. Sheepy: Jauf: It's a flat representation of you and will never look entirely correct! Arsé-kun: Cai: or use your damn phone. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, that's... Sheepy: Beddy: ...Phones tend to "glow up", as the kids say. Sheepy: Aru: Just like that, I remembered Beddy was old... Arsé-kun: Cai: This guy's never taken a bad picture and it shows. Sheepy: Beddy: They don't show the real you....... Arsé-kun: Cai: Who showed him filters. Who did this. Sheepy: Beddy:......Cai...what's a filter? Arsé-kun: Cai: A phone feature that changes how you look a bit. Usually a nuisance and a waste of time. Sheepy: Beddy:......? Sheepy: Beddy: It's automatic, yes? Arsé-kun: Cai: .... No? Sheepy: Beddy: That's... ummmm... Sheepy: Beddy: No, my phone automatically uses filters. Arsé-kun: Cai: Let me see. Sheepy: *Beddy hands Cai his phone awkwardly, taking care not to drop Baby* Arsé-kun: *Cai checks his phone out* Sheepy: Beddy: You see? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. It looks fine to me. Sheepy: Beddy: It absolutely, without a doubt, has a filter... Arsé-kun: *Cai looks at Beddy with the phone camera* Arsé-kun: Cai: It looks like you. I don't see anything weird. Sheepy: Beddy: But it... Sheepy: Beddy: That's not... Arsé-kun: Cai: I see your damn hair needing a brushing, dammit. Sheepy: Beddy: But Cai... Arsé-kun: Cai: What? Sheepy: Beddy:....My reflection doesn't look like that... Arsé-kun: *Cai cocks an eyebrow* Sheepy: Beddy: It doesn't...! Arsé-kun: Cai: How do we go about proving that... Sheepy: Beddy: Look at me in a mirror, a pool of water, something...? Sheepy: Beddy: No matter the method, I won't look like that. Arsé-kun: Angra: *cheerfully, from Bors' arm jail* Memrys just got a new mirror! Don't break it! Sheepy: Beddy: New mirror...? Sheepy: Beddy: Where? Arsé-kun: Angra: You know where he does his fancy stuff! It's the room over! Arsé-kun: Angra: Can I watch all this go down through you? Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Ummm... I don't quite... Arsé-kun: Angra: I wanna watch. Sheepy: Beddy:...I suppose so. Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Angra: Neat! *he blinks a few times* Anyway, third floor, far end of the left side, one 'fore the end! Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Thank you. Let's go, Cai. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fine, I guess. Sheepy: Beddy: Then you'll see the true me, and... Sheepy: Beddy: ....Don't abandon me over it, please. Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy, I'm not ditching you. Shut up. Arsé-kun: Cai: If I willingly ditched you I'd throw myself off a ledge. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Cai: It wouldn't do much if I'm taller than the drop. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... so it's not a great sacrifice. Arsé-kun: Cai: I wouldn't do it though. The only possible exception would be for Wart, and you'd agree with me on that. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Arsé-kun: *It takes a bit to get upstairs. Third floor, in PRIMO'S house, and at the end of a hallway. God. I'd die in this house* Sheepy: *Baby was safely put down outside* Sheepy: Beddy: Here we are. Arsé-kun: *There is a mirror sitting outside the room, unhung. There's a note attached to it* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Arsé-kun: *"To Memrys: Are you insane? Me? Ask Mint. ~Malleus*" Sheepy: Beddy:....Hmm. Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't care about that. *he pushes the note out of the way* Sheepy: Beddy: Do we hang it up? Arsé-kun: Cai: Why bother? Just lean down. Sheepy: *Beddy approaches it and leans down* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... *crouching down next to Beddy* It's still you. Sir Camelot's Prettiest Unbrushed Hair Man. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 16 Sheepy: Beddy: A...aaahhh...! *He covers his face* Don't look at me! Don't look at me!!! Arsé-kun: Angra: *from outside* WHAT THE FUCK?! Sheepy: Beddy: *He backs away, shaking* Don't look...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Bedwyr? *he does as asked and looks elsewhere* Sheepy: Beddy: That's me, isn't it...? Don't lie, please... Arsé-kun: Cai: I said what I saw. I saw the you that I know. Was there more? Sheepy: Beddy: That's me...! It's really me...! Sheepy: Beddy: So that camera's a lie! You see?! Arsé-kun: Cai: No? I saw the same thing. How you show in the camera is how you've always been for me. Sheepy: Beddy:..........! Sheepy: Beddy: S-so I've always been a horrific monster to you...?! Arsé-kun: Cai: What? No? What the hell are you saying? Sheepy: Beddy: How could you possibly say that the camera's image and the mirror's reflection are one and the same?! Get your eyes checked, Cai! Arsé-kun: Cai: But they are... Sheepy: Beddy: A horrifying, ugly beast always looks back at me when I look in the mirror...! In lakes, in ponds, the reflection off of a glass.. It doesn't matter what it is. Sheepy: Beddy: This, this...! *He approaches the mirror* How can you accept looking at this?! Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe it is me. Who knows. But I said what I said. I don't give a damn how you look. Sheepy: Beddy: If you didn't care how I looked, you wouldn't always nag me about my hair! Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Okay, other than me teasing about your hair. You know what I mean. Sheepy: Beddy: How can you just accept this...?! Sheepy: Beddy: I just want to look normal... not like some monster...! Arsé-kun: Cai: Because you're my damn friend, that's why. Arsé-kun: *Cai crosses his arms and looks away* Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not fighting you a second time today. Whatever. I stand by what I said. Sheepy: Beddy:....*He looks back at his reflection*..... Arsé-kun: *Angra stumbles up the stairs down the hall, panting and limping. He had a hell of a time making it basically blind* Arsé-kun: Angra: Get the hell away from that mirror! Sheepy: Beddy: No amount of friendship can justify...saying the camera's images... look like THIS...! *He smashes the mirror with his left hand!* Arsé-kun: *Cai has to shield himself from broken glass shards!* Sheepy: *Beddy cannot. A bunch of them lodge in his unprotected fist.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Are you trying to make shit worse?! Stay right there! I'm getting mom! Sheepy: Beddy: I can pick up the glass pieces myself...! Arsé-kun: Angra: That's not it! There's something stalking you! I've only heard descriptions of stuff like that before! Sheepy: Beddy:....What...? Sheepy: *Beddy is mostly oblivious of his hand bleeding because it's full of glass fragments. Mostly.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Promise I'm not screwing with you! You've got my word and promise! Arsé-kun: *Cai is picking glass off of himself. ow. ow. ow.* Sheepy: Beddy: What's stalking me...? Sheepy: Beddy: The reflection? Not possible. Sheepy: Beddy: I have always, since I can remember, looked like that. Arsé-kun: Angra: Jesus, and I don't say this lightly, Fucking Christ. Sheepy: Beddy: Please don't rub it in... Arsé-kun: Angra: No goddamn wonder you hate yourself! You think you look like that thing? Sheepy: Beddy: That thing is my reflection... Arsé-kun: Angra: Like hell it is. Sheepy: Beddy: What...? Arsé-kun: Angra: ... Oh, can I have it? Sheepy: Beddy:....Yes. I don't want it. Arsé-kun: Angra: *grinning* It's a deal. Great doin' service with you, Beddy! Sheepy: Beddy: ...Sorry to inflict this on you. Arsé-kun: *Cai is sitting there clueless in the bg the entire time. He doesn't get to see Beddy's reflection shimmering and shifting in real time.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh, no, it's fine! It's not like you can curse me anymore than I already am! Sheepy: Beddy: That's not a state to be proud of, I think... Arsé-kun: Angra: It is when it means it can't bother me~~ Arsé-kun: *Angra blinks a few times before scooping up a large pane of glass to admire himself in* Arsé-kun: Angra: Damn, it's ugly. 11 would still go for it. Sheepy: Beddy:.....Didn't you say to stay away from the mirror...? Arsé-kun: Angra: It was cursin' you. What's it gonna do? Curse me? Kill me? Sheepy: Beddy: It was...? Arsé-kun: Angra: Anyway, look at yourself now! Ain't that better? Sheepy: Beddy:......If I look, I'll see my reflection... Arsé-kun: Angra: I encourage it! If it's still ugly, kick my ass! Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: I smashed the mirror, though.. Arsé-kun: *Cai holds up a mirror chunk for him. Behold the power of Camelot's jackass* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Arsé-kun: *Beddy sees... Himself. Purple eyes and all* Sheepy: Beddy:.... Sheepy: Beddy: It's like the camera. Arsé-kun: Angra: Despite everything, that's you. Sheepy: Beddy: How... Sheepy: Beddy: That's not possible... Arsé-kun: Angra: I took it from you. Aren't I great? You should thank me sometime! Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: *Cai is still lost* Sheepy: Beddy:....Ouch. Arsé-kun: Angra: *admiring the mirror shard* Hmmm! I think I'll call you Jimmy! Arsé-kun: Cai: ...... You wanna save telling me what just happened for before or after I wrap that? Sheepy: Beddy: Thank goodness I have you to tell me that... Arsé-kun: Cai: Dying kills you. Sheepy: Beddy: I know. Arsé-kun: *Cai starts dealing with Beddy's hand. He's not pleased.* Sheepy: Beddy:...Sorry. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Wish I knew shit was going on. Sheepy: Beddy: I also feel lost... Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Yeah. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... So who was that? Sheepy: Beddy: Who, Angra? Sheepy: Beddy: Or the reflection...? Arsé-kun: Cai: The shadowy guy. Your reflections' been the same to me this whole damn time. Sheepy: Beddy: Angra, one of Merlin's descendent, and... Sheepy: Beddy: Do you remember the Lady of the Lake? Arsé-kun: Cai: Couldn't forget her even if I tried. Why? Sheepy: Beddy: He's her son. Arsé-kun: *Cai is running calculations* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... One of the magician's kids got with the Lady? Sheepy: Beddy: Yes. His great grandson, Myrrdin. He's Merlin the Third. Arsé-kun: Cai: So he's into cougars Sheepy: Beddy: Yes. Sheepy: Beddy: He's the ultimate wife guy. Sheepy: Beddy: Jaufre has nothing on him. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's scary. Don't like that. She doesn't need encouragement. Arsé-kun: *something fucking explodes* Sheepy: *Beddy lets out a yelp before jumping into Cai's arms Scooby Doo style!* Arsé-kun: Cai: Now what? Sheepy: Beddy: What was that...?! Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't hear anything else. Is that shit normal? Sheepy: Beddy: When Makenna is around, maybe... Arsé-kun: Cai: English. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin #5. Arsé-kun: Cai: Eh. Sheepy: Beddy: He likes blowing things up. Arsé-kun: Cai: So it's probably nothing? Sheepy: Beddy: And his grandson is capable of mass destruction... he melted my hand once. Sheepy: Beddy: It may be nothing. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeesh. How do you survive it? Sheepy: Beddy: Good luck, maybe? Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd die a week in. Sheepy: Beddy: I think you're tougher than that. Arsé-kun: Cai: Two weeks. Sheepy: Beddy: Mmm... maybe not that tough. Arsé-kun: Cai: Jerkass. Sheepy: Beddy: *giggling* Arsé-kun: Cai: What a horror. Guards, send this jerkass to his room. He's grounded. Sheepy: Beddy: G-grounded?! Sheepy: Beddy: It wasn't that bad! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd shove you, but there's a mess. Sheepy: Beddy: Looks like me smashing the mirror benefited me! Arsé-kun: Cai: You probably didn't need to do that! Sheepy: Beddy: I panicked. Arsé-kun: Cai: Well, now you gotta clean glass off the floor. Sheepy: Beddy: Can't I do it later...? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. We're cleaning this up now. Sheepy: Beddy: So cruel. Arsé-kun: Cai: 's my job. Sheepy: Beddy: *He starts cleaning up begrudgingly* Arsé-kun: *Cai helps out* Sheepy: Beddy:....I can't believe I inflicted that on Angra. Sheepy: Beddy:...... Arsé-kun: Cai: He asked you for it. It's his issue. Sheepy: Beddy: I... don't exactly look like a monster. Arsé-kun: Cai: No, you don't! You look like a guy! Sheepy: Beddy: I'd look like a demon if it were back then. Arsé-kun: Cai: But it ain't. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... it isn't. Arsé-kun: Cai: And anyway, Arthur likes you as is. Sheepy: Beddy:....Really? Arsé-kun: Cai: He hasn't complained, so clearly. Sheepy: Beddy: But... Sheepy: Beddy: I can't seem to grow a beard. Beards are important, aren't they? Arsé-kun: Cai: No? Arsé-kun: Cai: Not anymore. I just like mine. Sheepy: Beddy:...But they used to be so important. Arsé-kun: Cai: Shit changes. Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder what's considered important now. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fashion. Hairstyle. No idea what else. Sheepy: Beddy: Fashion... Sheepy: Beddy: Hairstyle... Sheepy: Beddy:.....I don't understand either of them. Arsé-kun: Cai: Me neither. Sheepy: Beddy:....I have to ask Merlin later for help with it. Arsé-kun: Cai: Awful. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin's probably attractive, right? Maybe? Arsé-kun: Cai: You do you. Sheepy: Beddy: I was looking for your advice... Arsé-kun: Cai: He might know. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe... Arsé-kun: *There's a massive swordbeam outside. Something else explodes. Demonic screeching. Excalibur.* Sheepy: Beddy: E-ehhh?! Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Do you want to not get involved? Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles away from the window* Sheepy: Beddy: Th...that's... Sheepy: Beddy:...my reflection...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Is that what it looked like? Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Sheepy: Beddy: Why is it... physical? Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't know. That's scary. Let's go back to picking up glass. Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles back to the shattered glass and starts picking it up again, his face blank* Sheepy: Beddy: That's me, isn't it...? If I look in the mirror, I see me. When I look in the mirror, I see it. So it must be me. Arsé-kun: Cai: No, you idiot. Arsé-kun: Cai: How you see yourself NOW is you. Sheepy: Beddy:....Why not before...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Didn't he say it was following you? Sheepy: Beddy: Everyone's reflections follow them. Sheepy: Beddy: Just look in a mirror and move around. Arsé-kun: Cai: Bedwyr. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: It's not you. Sheepy: Beddy:....Yes. Not anymore. Sheepy: Beddy: Now this man in the mirror is me. Arsé-kun: Cai: So you're finally seeing yourself for once. Sheepy: Beddy:.........I wonder if this reflection is a good one? Arsé-kun: Cai: If it looks like the phone one, it is. Sheepy: Beddy: So I look decent, at least... Sheepy: Beddy:.......... Arsé-kun: Cai: You're very pretty, Sir Camelot's Most Wanted. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you... Sheepy: Beddy: You should've gotten that title instead, though. Arsé-kun: Cai: Hell no. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, you're strong, smart, kind, witty, funny, tall, and have a good beard. Those are important, I think. You kept everything running with your hard work. Sheepy: Beddy: I think many people would kill to date someone like you. Most people are looking for someone dependable, and you're very much that. Arsé-kun: Cai: Kind?! Who the hell lied to you, knucklehead? Sheepy: Beddy: You're kind towards me. Arsé-kun: Cai: List of people Cai is nice to: One. Sheepy: Beddy: Isn't that proof enough? Arsé-kun: Cai: Not really. Sheepy: Beddy: Hmmm. Sheepy: Beddy: A lot of your actions are born from your kindness, too. Arsé-kun: *cai frowns but doesn't disagree* Sheepy: Beddy: But............. Sheepy: Beddy: Most people don't notice that. Arsé-kun: Cai: I rather it that way. I don't want people thinking "oh he's nice! he'll do work for free or reduced!" Sheepy: Beddy: That's very true...... Sheepy: Beddy: I could see people doing that to someone like Art. Arsé-kun: Cai: He's dumb enough to fall for it. Sheepy: Beddy: Cruel, but true. Arsé-kun: Cai: He's definitely gotten smarter somehow, but he's still a dumbass. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe due to going to college? Arsé-kun: Cai: For what, a week? Sheepy: Beddy: He just lives there. Arsé-kun: Cai: I doubt that would do it. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe it's because he now has someone to protect? Sheepy: Beddy: He left protecting the queen to others and never stepped up to help her when others wouldn't. Arsé-kun: Cai: Hmmm. He's definitely gotten more defensive, too. I bet you're right. Sheepy: Beddy: I would have stepped in, but people, umm... would have believed it was motivated by romantic interest... Arsé-kun: Cai: That was an issue for everyone involved. Sheepy: Beddy: Ahhh... mostly you and me. Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Lancelot could get away with it because of his personality, and Sir Percival could get away with it because he was new. Arsé-kun: Cai: I was her friend and everyone knew it. And yet. And yet! Sheepy: Beddy: And yet... Sheepy: Beddy: People were still convinced. Arsé-kun: Cai: I should've brought the wife more often. Sheepy: Beddy: You should've! Arsé-kun: Cai: But then I'd be the next wife guy. There's no goddamn winning. Sheepy: Beddy: Jauf already securely has that role. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd still be made fun of. Arsé-kun: *the very distinct sound (to us) of a hyper beam rings outside. beebeebee BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE* Sheepy: Beddy: E-eh?! Sheepy: Beddy: What is that?! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not finding out. Sheepy: Mint: *stealth ex* It is an Ungaikyo. Arsé-kun: *Cai jumps and immediately puts hand to sword* Sheepy: Beddy: *He jumps* Sheepy: Mint: Hello. Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe warn a guy before doing that?! Sheepy: Mint: .....? Sheepy: Mint: Who are you? Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything about you. Arsé-kun: Cai: Sir Cai. Companion of Sir Bedwyr. Who the hell are you? Sheepy: Mint: My name is Mint. Sheepy: Mint: Are they real? Arsé-kun: Cai: ...? Sheepy: Mint: Your wings. Arsé-kun: *Cai didn't notice they popped out when he got startled. He puts them away right quick* Arsé-kun: Cai: Pathetically, yes. Sheepy: Mint: I do not understand why this is pathetic. Arsé-kun: Cai: None of your business. Beddy, who is this bozo? Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin the 10th. Sheepy: Mint: Please explain every detail as to why you are pathetic. *He pulls out a notebook* Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Arsé-kun: Cai: Hey, Four-eyes, if you know so damn much about the thing outside, why don't you deal with it first? Sheepy: Mint: Is this a trade? Arsé-kun: Cai: Sure. I'll tell you just about whatever you want if you keep those idiots from getting reamed. Sheepy: Mint: I see. Sheepy: Mint: I will return soon. Sheepy: *Mint exits and goes outside* Arsé-kun: *scorched earth mother fucker. the knights ain't dead but boy they might as well be. the yokai is fine* Sheepy: *Mint begins the exorcism.* Arsé-kun: *the yokai notices and immediately starts targeting him* Sheepy: *Mint doesn't even attempt dodging its attacks! He just tanks them without missing a beat of his exorcism* Arsé-kun: *bors starts taking notes. unhelpful* Sheepy: *Jauf is unsure what to do.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur backs away* Sheepy: *Mint continues to exorcise it.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Shall we leave this fellow to it? Sheepy: Jauf: That almost feels like leaving him to die. Sheepy: Lio: Huuuh? Mint? Die? Arsé-kun: Bors: He's unkillable virtually. Sheepy: Jauf: Unkillable...? Sheepy: Lio: He's a turtle! Arsé-kun: Yog: *uncalled for, unhelpful, useless. andromalius* Turtle definition: High defenses. Sheepy: Lio: Uhuh! And he's good with poison and curses! Sheepy: Lio: So he'll just poison you and let you slowly die while he doesn't bother to fight you back for real. Sheepy: Lio: Poor ghosty-ghost! Ehehehehehe! Arsé-kun: Arthur: So it's safe to move? Sheepy: Lio: Yup! Arsé-kun: *Arthur picks up Aru and bolts for the front door. they're gooooooooone* Sheepy: Lio: So fast~!!! Sheepy: *Jauf follows Arthur* Arsé-kun: *everyone in, everyone in* Sheepy: *They all go in!* Arsé-kun: *and there's Primo, sitting with his feet up, unhelping* Arsé-kun: Primo: Right on time! How did it go? Sheepy: Aru: Mint finally came out and dealt with it for some reason. Sheepy: Aru: Did you bribe him, Teacher? Arsé-kun: Primo: I did not! Mint works in mysterious ways. Sheepy: Lio: Merlin's a meanie-meanie. Arsé-kun: Primo: Merlin's been nagged about overworking so he's taking time to himself. Sheepy: Lio: Hate hate hate hate you... Arsé-kun: Primo: Eh, you'll be over it tomorrow. Sheepy: Lio: Hate you forever and ever~! *pout* Sheepy: Lio: Mint was more helpful and he's never helped anyone unless it benefits him. Arsé-kun: Primo: And who knows what the benefit is! Sheepy: Lio: Is Kitty-kitty here? Arsé-kun: Primo: If Mint's here, probably. Sheepy: Lio: Maybe he nagged Mint lots and lots. Arsé-kun: Arthur: cat? Sheepy: Lio: Uhuh! Sheepy: Lio: He's Mint's grandpa. Sheepy: Lio: He becomes a kitty-cat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Like how Marrok is a dog? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *human* Mrow? Sheepy: Marrok: *also human* Woof? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: .... Sheepy: Lio: Kitty-kitty~ Mint helped for once~ Arsé-kun: Mewlin: What's the cost? Sheepy: Lio: We don't know... Scary-scary... Sheepy: Lio: Who made the contract? Do they know what they got themselves into? Arsé-kun: *Mewlin saunters over and plops down on a coffee table* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Either Beddy or the guy he's with. Vivi's son is too busy being face down on my catbed. Sheepy: Lio: He's probably known Beddy for forever. Beddy has nothing new to provide. So it must be Cai. Sheepy: Lio: But Cai likes to talk lots and lots. Cai is good competition for Mint. Sheepy: Marrok: You're allowed to sit on tables, woof... Sheepy: Marrok: I'm banned from tables, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: Tables are for eating at, woof. I would never eat from a food bowl on the floor. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Why would I care about bans, meow? Sheepy: Marrok: If I was bad and broke all the rules, Cai and Arthur might not like me anymore, woof. I would never break a rule intentionally. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin shrugs* Sheepy: Marrok: You don't fear such backlash, woof? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nope! It doesn't matter all that much! Sheepy: Marrok: Wow... You're so brave, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: You're just like Cath Palug. We're friends, woof! Sheepy: Marrok: But you're comparatively tiny and bald, woof. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin puffs up. Offended* Sheepy: Mint: *He enters, a lot of his clothing shredded. He doesn't seem to notice any actual damage he took.* Sheepy: Mint: It's done. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Great work, Mint!! Sheepy: Mint:.....? Sheepy: Mint: It was not difficult. Arsé-kun: Primo: What was it? Sheepy: Mint: An ungaikyo. Sheepy: Mint: Where did it come from? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Angra kindly told me he stole Beddy's reflection. Explains a whole lot, doesn't it? Arsé-kun: *primo is processing complex abstractions* Sheepy: Mint: ..........I just assumed he didn't like looking in the mirror because he was ugly. Arsé-kun: Primo: That's just what he claimed, but hold on. It takes 100 years to make a tsukumogami, right? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Arsé-kun: Primo: Which means the Ungaikyo you just exorcized was over a hundred years older than even I am. Sheepy: Mint: So are dinosaurs. Arsé-kun: Primo: Dinosaurs are not still currently living in most cases. Sheepy: Mint: In most cases. However, in the face of a horseshoe crab, you are nothing. Arsé-kun: Primo: I was going to congratulate and compliment you. Sheepy: Mint:....? Sheepy: Mint: *He tilts his head* ....... Sheepy: Mint: It was simple. Anyone could have done it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What Merlin means to say is thank you for the assistance. Many of us did not have the knowledge required to do what you did out there. Sheepy: Mint:.....I understand now. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: So who'd you bargain with? Who's giving you those sweet sweet personal details? Sheepy: Mint: Bedwyr's friend. Sheepy: Mint: By the way. Sheepy: Mint: Memrys's mirror was broken. Arsé-kun: Primo: He's going to be awfully mad about that. Sheepy: Mint: Bedwyr broke it with his left hand and was bleeding. Sheepy: Mint: Most likely out of a fit of rage of seeing his reflection. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not my problem. Arsé-kun: *primo says, resisting the obvious urge to go upstairs and help out* Sheepy: Lio: Wowow, you're still bitter, huh? Good thing he's got Sir Cai to fix him up. Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, you twits survived. Stellar. Sheepy: Beddy: He killed it...? My reflection? Sheepy: Mint: It's you. Sheepy: Mint: You no longer have to worry about the ungaikyo in your reflection. Now you can be ugly in your reflection in peace. Sheepy: Beddy: E...eh? ... Sheepy: Beddy: Um... yes... I suppose you're right... Arsé-kun: *blatant cai disapproval* Sheepy: Mint: Ah. Yes. Cai, I have many questions for you. Arsé-kun: Cai: A deal's a deal. Ask away, four-eyes. Sheepy: Aru: Not yet! Mint, apologize to Beddy! Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm, no need to... Sheepy: Mint:......? Why must I apologize? Sheepy: Mint: I won't apologize then. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Telling somebody they're ugly is considered rude, even if they themselves say it, Mintsy! Sheepy: Mint: Why? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: 'Cause it's insulting. Sheepy: Mint: Why? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: 'Cause it's an insult. Sheepy: Mint:.........??? Sheepy: Mint: Bedwyr says he is ugly, so he is ugly. Sheepy: Mint:...Right? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: What did I just say Sheepy: Mint: *He looks even more confused* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If I said "oh i'm ugly today" and then you called me ugly? I'd be insulted. Insulting myself isn't the same as you saying it! Sheepy: Mint: .......... Sheepy: Mint: But how do I know if something is ugly if I'm not told? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Personal opinion. Your weakness! Sheepy: Mint: Why say it about yourself if you don't want others saying it? Sheepy: Mint: People will hear you say that you yourself are ugly and believe that you are ugly. Arsé-kun: Cai: Look, bozo. He thought he was 'cause the reflection was ugly as sin. He's not. Sheepy: Mint: If their opinion is that you're more attractive than them, they will begin to believe that you think that they are ugly as well. Sheepy: Mint: If people see similar traits in you as their own, they will see themselves as ugly upon hearing such things. Sheepy: Mint: ....So I've been told. Arsé-kun: *Primo opts to not deal with this.* Sheepy: Beddy: That's... ummm... Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry for making you feel ugly, Mint...? Sheepy: Mint:????? Arsé-kun: Bors: This is a fire dumpster of a conversation. Sheepy: Mint: Fire dumpster... Sheepy: Mint: Have you heard of dumpster diving? Arsé-kun: Bors: Uhhuh. What about it? Sheepy: Mint: One time Meril went dumpster diving. Deer will eat almost anything. Sheepy: Mint: He came home smelling like death. Sheepy: Mint: He was carrying a human corpse in his mouth. It seems that he had mistaken it for his usual roadkill at first and had snacked on it some before spotting its face. Sheepy: Mint: This is why you should not dumpster dive. Arsé-kun: Bors: Awful berrible unbearable. *he pauses to write this down* Sheepy: Aru: Scary... so scary.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hate all of that information. Sheepy: Mint: If you hate it, do not dumpster dive. Sheepy: Mint: You seem like the type to do so. Arsé-kun: *cai bites back a laugh. he fails* Arsé-kun: Cai: trash king! king of the trash! Sheepy: Aru: Poor Arthur.. Sheepy: Mint: By the way, this situation became serious when Meril got in trouble for disturbing a crime scene. Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, you've got to tell me bout it. Sheepy: Mint: Of course, his curse is that he must return to his tree no matter what, so it was difficult for them to keep him in jail and eventually gave up. Arsé-kun: *arthur is making a Face™* Sheepy: Mint: The excuse that they gave was that animals technically aren't counted under human laws, and considering he was a deer at the time, it was wrong of them to jail him. Sheepy: Mint: But it was because he kept breaking out. Arsé-kun: Bors: Incredible. Sheepy: Mint: Ah. Yes. That's right. Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything about your relationship with Merlin, Cai. Sheepy: *Mint's notebook is out* Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh boy where do I start!! Arsé-kun: *Cai is ready to TALK SHIIIIIIIIT [airhorn airhorn]* Sheepy: Beddy: Most people start at the beginning. Arsé-kun: Cai: GEE WHIZ. Sheepy: Mint: Your first meeting. Arsé-kun: Cai: So I'm... not even six years old? And this filthy looking coot who looks like he's either ten or ten hundred comes in with this tiny infant that wouldn't shut the hell up comes in! And- Sheepy: *Mint listens attentively* Arsé-kun: *Cai recounts what he can recall. Lots of insults.* Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin was filthy when he first met you... that's not a shock. Arsé-kun: Primo: What's that supposed to mean?! Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... Sheepy: Beddy: It's not really important, I think. Arsé-kun: Cai: It was to me at the time. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe he had just finished looking for plants. Sheepy: Beddy: Sometimes making a quick stop to pick interesting plants is more important than delivering a baby on time, probably. Arsé-kun: Primo who did exactly fucking that: .... Arsé-kun: Cai: ---And... Oh! Oh! Let me tell you the time your idiot magician grandfather turned us into squirrels! Sheepy: Mint: Squirrels...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Squirrels! Sheepy: Mint: How careless of him. What happened next? Arsé-kun: Cai: Arthur got flirted with by a real squirrel and we almost died like four times. Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy made a comment about it once after getting smashed, what was it... Sheepy: Beddy: D-Did I...? Ahahahaha.... haha... Arsé-kun: Cai: Right! *ahem* *imitating Beddy roughly* All I'm... All I'm sayin' is... If Art ended up wit' the squirrel instead, our lives would be much more peaceful. Sheepy: Beddy: *He covers his face* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is stifling laughter into his cape. He's shaking from laughing so hard* Sheepy: Mint: It's true... Camelot would not have collapsed the way that it did. Arsé-kun: Cai: And it's still a 1 hit ko on Wart, I see! Sheepy: Beddy: I can't control what I say when drunk... Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway, another time-- [omitted] Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Aru, how are you feeling after all of that today? Sheepy: Aru: Really tired. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I as well. Do you think we could manage to sneak out without alerting anyone? Sheepy: Aru: But if we go home, there's not enough beds for everyone... ... but it's worth a shot. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: :3c Sheepy: Aru:....? Sheepy: Aru: Will you take us home? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It'd be an honor, mew! Sheepy: Aru: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *grabbing a hold of Aru and Arthur, bouncing in place* A-one, a-two, and a-three! Arsé-kun: *pop. gone* Sheepy: *They arrive in the dorm!* Arsé-kun: *Kay is jumpscared by three people appearing in his house. dorm. shut up* Sheepy: Aru: Kay, we're back! Arthur is physical now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, hello. Arthur is going to collapse after all of today. Please don't mind me. Sheepy: Aru: Good night, Arthur. I'll go to sleep soon too. Sheepy: Aru: We can figure it out later... maybe an air mattress...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe get your own damn dorm room. Sheepy: Aru: But... Sheepy: Aru: I can't own a dorm room and Arthur isn't a student. Sheepy: Aru: He also isn't staff... Arsé-kun: Kay: Jauf is friends with staff. His issue. Sheepy: Aru: Jauf is sleeping at Teacher's house. Sheepy: Aru: He isn't feeling very well. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has wandered out, taken an actual cushion off the sofa, thrown it on the floor, and collapsed onto it. #WASTED* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hell yeah. Bedi can exist without Jauf being a bitchass. Sheepy: *Aru will soon join you in dreamland, Arthur* Sheepy: Aru: But we need him to get us a dorm room eventually. Arsé-kun: Kay: His problem now. Arsé-kun: Kay: How'd getting Arthur alive go? Sheepy: Aru: Beddy tried to unalive him but things went well otherwise. Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you swearing at me? Sheepy: Aru: No! Arsé-kun: Kay: Take a joke, damn, did it really go that poorly? Sheepy: Aru: Umm... Sheepy: Aru: It... was really awful. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy suddenly went berserk. I think if he had gotten through Arthur and Cai before the others got there, I would've been next. Sheepy: Aru: And then some giant monster appeared and Arthur and his knights were no match for it. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher accidentally sent us to some dream world...... Sheepy: Aru: Griflet's dad and Mint saved us, but it was very scary. Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds shitty. I'll set them on fire. Anyway, do you want anythin'? Sheepy: Aru: Umm... Sheepy: Aru: I hadn't thought about it. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, right. Sheepy: Aru: Caliburn changed. Sheepy: Aru: It's now... well, I suppose I can understand why in his last breaths, Arthur would misinterpret Beddy not returning the sword out of fear of losing Arthur as him trying to steal the gems in it instead... Sheepy: Aru: It'll be scary carrying it around because people would absolutely want to steal it to sell it, now. Arsé-kun: Kay: And then they'll get electrocuted to high fuck. Sheepy: Aru: Very true! Arsé-kun: -Thursday, December 2nd- Sheepy: Bedi: Good morning, everyone. Arsé-kun: Kay: Mornin'. Watch where you walk. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, thank you. It seems Elyan took the sofa for himself... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not only that. Sheepy: Bedi: What else? Arsé-kun: Kay: If you kick Aru, I get to piledrive you. Kicking him is fine. Sheepy: Bedi: I won't kick either of them. Don't worry. Arsé-kun: Kay: Someone will. I know at least one person here's a dumbass enough. Sheepy: Bedi: *Immediately thinks of Grif* Arsé-kun: Kay: *Immediately thinks of Merlin* Sheepy: *The sound of Grif tripping on Arthur comes from the other room* Arsé-kun: *The sound of Merlin tripping on Grif comes from the other room* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... We have to kill them both. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes..... I agree. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets off the stool and intends to commit a minor crime* Sheepy: *Bedi follows* Sheepy: *Grif is face down on the ground* Arsé-kun: *Merlin caught himself on his arms and is less than pleased* Arsé-kun: Kay: We have to kill you both for failing a basic spot-check. Prepare to die, idiots. Sheepy: Grif: !? Sheepy: Grif: You can't defeat me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't hear you. You're speaking in floor. Sheepy: Grif: *He lifts up his head* You can't defeat me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I could if you fall to basic floor traps. Sheepy: Grif: This is... a new mechanic. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is it though? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I have never dealt with floor traps before. Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least put up a caution sign or something. For Griflet. Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay to admit that you also need one Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wouldn't have seen it. *he pushes the hair out of his face* Sheepy: Bedi: I think they'll most likely be sleeping here until they find an alternative... Arsé-kun: Merlin: On the floor?? Sheepy: Bedi: Where else do they have to sleep? Arsé-kun: Merlin: On the sofa?? Arsé-kun: Merlin: H Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, right. All that. Sheepy: Bedi: Aru cannot legally live alone, I think... Sheepy: Bedi: And Arthur doesn't qualify for a dorm. Sheepy: Bedi: So unless we get him an air mattress, it seems the floor is his only choice. Sheepy: Grif: I also have a bag of beans. Arsé-kun: Kay: what Sheepy: Grif: In case one wants to sleep on that... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh. The beanbag. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not stupid. Sheepy: Grif: It's a bag full of beans... Arsé-kun: Kay: which you can't eat so don't. Sheepy: Bedi: It's a bag shaped like a bean. It doesn't contain beans. Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Arsé-kun: Merlin who tried one once and never addressed it at like age 10: *nervous sweating* Sheepy: Bedi: Is something the matter, Merlin? Were you hurt when you fell? Arsé-kun: Merlin: from heaven or just now? Sheepy: Bedi: You fell from heaven...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No?? Anyway, embarrassing! Sheepy: Bedi: How confusing... Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves this situation uncommented on. IQ drop this early in the morning* Sheepy: *Aru is sleeping through all of this.* Arsé-kun: *So is Arthur.* Sheepy: Grif: There are other possibilities. Arsé-kun: Kay: Like rising out of the fires of Hell, foul beast. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd totally rock the demon look if I was one! Sheepy: Grif: No. Just asking Randolph... Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, that's what you meant. Sheepy: Bedi: I can't see you as a demon. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Me neither! When's food? Sheepy: Bedi: Umm... we haven't started yet. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Booo. Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry. Sheepy: Grif: There's but one choice. Arsé-kun: Kay: Helping us for once? Sheepy: Grif: Eating the ingredients... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: >:V Sheepy: Grif: Hungry... Sheepy: Bedi: Grif helping us sounds, ummm... I think we should pass on that for today. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Passing on that sounds good to me! Arsé-kun: *he says trying to squirrel his way out of helping* Sheepy: Bedi: I trust you to make up for his lack of help, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *drat* I'll certainly try.. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Nobody wants my help... Arsé-kun: Kay: Only if you promise not to eat the damn ingredients this time. Sheepy: Grif:....Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: I cannot promise such a thing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ugh. Sheepy: Grif: It would be lying. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe I'll use you as a trash disposal. Can you eat egg shells? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: What about styrofoam? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great. Let's get started. Sheepy: Bedi: Styrofoam isn't food. Arsé-kun: Kay: It is now. I quit. It's better than the stuff we need. Sheepy: Bedi: Won't that make him sick? Arsé-kun: Merlin: babe, he eats plastic, rocks and metal. Sheepy: Bedi: Even so. Sheepy: Grif: One time I ate a prickly-prickly and it made my stomach hurt. Arsé-kun: *Kay gives up and leaves.* Sheepy: Grif: It's called... Uh... Sheepy: Grif:....Fartichoke. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Heh heh. Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: The leaves have thorns on them. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon, unhelpful as always* The Globe Artichoke is not meant to have it's thorns consumed. Please do not eat spikes. Sheepy: Grif: Sad. Everyone is telling me what to eat. Arsé-kun: Yog: If you were able to discern what was and was not intended for consumption, you would not be bothered so often. Sheepy: Grif: I could eat a pencil. I am stronger than you may think... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: *mocking him from the kitchen* I could eat the entire kitchen counter, desu. Arsé-kun: Kay: And shut up, I'm imitating you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I can? Is this... permission? Sheepy: Grif: Hungry... Arsé-kun: Kay: NO. Sheepy: *Bedi has left to cook* Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Everyone is mean to me... Arsé-kun: *Merlin has gotten up but hasn't left yet* Arsé-kun: Merlin: With that ass? That's such a tragedy. Sheepy: Grif:......? Sheepy: Grif: I don't understand. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *they get cooking by the book??* Sheepy: *Grif helps by eating trash.* Arsé-kun: *Kay is annoyed by this but shuts up. It was his idea anyway.* Sheepy: *Eventually, Aru wakes up!* Arsé-kun: *It smells like breakfast* Sheepy: Aru:....? ...Oh no, I slept in again! Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, Arthur... it's breakfast. Sheepy: *Aru gently shakes Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ......? Sheepy: Aru: You're hungry, right? Arsé-kun: *Arthur's stomach answers before Arthur himself does* Sheepy: Aru: Breakfast is ready. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. Wonderful. Does the table have room for us all? Sheepy: Aru: Yes. Sheepy: *Aru gets up and enters the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Arthur stretches and joins the table. Nonbaby's first bedhead since forever.* Sheepy: Bedi: Good morning. Did you sleep well?. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I did, thank you. How is everyone here doing? Sheepy: Grif: Sad. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm doing well, thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet tripped right over you guys first thing. Sheepy: Aru: I didn't notice... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor did I. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin also tripped on you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I tripped on YOU. Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Sheepy: Grif: It's not so different in the end... yes Sheepy: Grif: You still tripped. Sheepy: Grif: By the way. Sheepy: Grif: Do you want my beans, Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon? Sheepy: Grif: My beans Sheepy: Bedi: He means his beanbag. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. I appreciate the gesture. I'll accept it. Sheepy: Bedi: But that doesn't seem comfortable to sleep on... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's not the floor. Sheepy: Grif: Make sure to return it when you have your own bed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You have my word. Sheepy: Grif: I'll ask Randolph about you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please do. Sheepy: Grif: He may make you work for it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would accept that. Sheepy: Grif: Bad, bad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ? Sheepy: Grif: You accept work before knowing what it is? What if you aren't qualified? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then I'll do my best anyway. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Food's ready, fucklechucks. Everybody shut the hell up. Sheepy: Grif: It's important to tell your potential employer that you're unqualified for something. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll see what it is first. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, good. Arsé-kun: *Kay puts food out. visible arthur excitement. food. food. f* Sheepy: Aru: Thanks for the food! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're welcome. Who wants to do dishes, 'cause I don't. Sheepy: Bedi: I can do them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is radiating Joy. food! food! food! and it's good! +5 positivity to whole room. charisma buff.* Sheepy: *Grif contemplates his silverware. He has finished eating real food.* Arsé-kun: *Kay puts his hand on top of the silverware. Don't.* Sheepy: Grif: Everyone is mean today. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop doing dumb things. Don't eat my tableware. Sheepy: Grif: But I'm hungry. Sheepy: Bedi: If you eat the tableware, others will have trouble eating. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Weak... Arsé-kun: Kay: You eat it, you buy new ones. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets up and starts collecting dishes. He's gonna help. He's gonna help. He's helping. He's making up for doing nothing* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, thank you! Arsé-kun: *Bedi's phone beeps. text message* Sheepy: *Bedi ignores it in favor of doing the dishes.* Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile and like 5 minutes later,* Arsé-kun: *Text messageeeeee!* Sheepy: *Guin checks her phone* Arsé-kun: Lance: [text] Hejp Sheepy: Guin: [text] Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Lance: [text] I dint hnuw um tyiing 1 handed surry ny arb nehted Sheepy: Guin: [text] Hold on, I'm coming. Let's talk in person. Are you in your dorm room? Arsé-kun: Lance: [text] yes1 Sheepy: *Guin rushes off to Lance's dorm room* Arsé-kun: *She finds Lance, who is okay other than most of his right arm having straight-up melted into a pile of black goop on the table. he's about as pleased as you'd expect.* Sheepy: Guin:?! Your arm! Sheepy: Guin: What happened to it...?! Arsé-kun: Lance: I don't know! Sheepy: Guin: I'll call Watson. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm not sure this is in his area of knowledge.. Sheepy: Guin: Even so, we should call someone. Does it hurt? Arsé-kun: Lance: Somehow, yes. Sheepy: *Guin calls Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: Hello, Watson speaking. Sheepy: Guin: My friend's arm melted! Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Pardon? Melted? Sheepy: Guin: Melted... he says it hurts. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll be there as soon as I can get there. Where are you two located? Sheepy: *Guin tells him their location* Arsé-kun: Watson: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Watson: *muffled bc covering the phone* Holmes! I'm going out! Sheepy: Holmes: Have fun. I'll stay here. Arsé-kun: Watson: I won't, thank you. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. Good luck, then. Arsé-kun: Watson: *muting for the moment* I'll need it. Could I possibly interest you in the situation? Sheepy: Holmes: What is it? Arsé-kun: Watson: It involves the phrase "Friend's arm melted" and one of the few students present. Sheepy: Holmes: Lance or Bedivere? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not sure. I didn't ask. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Sheepy: Holmes: I'll mull it over. Arsé-kun: Watson: All right. I'll see you later today, then. Sheepy: Holmes: See you later! Arsé-kun: *Watson grabs his coat and hat before heading out. there he goes* Sheepy: *Holmes watches him leave, mulling over how he'll help* Arsé-kun: *How can he?* Sheepy: *Approaching Nyar wuth questions! Or Randy.* Arsé-kun: *That works* Sheepy: *Guin waits anxiously for Watson* Arsé-kun: *Lance is also anxious. How do you even process a situation like that?* Sheepy: Guin: I hope he can help... Arsé-kun: Lance: I hope so! I like having two hands! Sheepy: Guin: Of course...! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Um. Thanks for answering, too. No one else answered my texts. Sheepy: Guin: The second I saw your text, I had to make sure you were okay. Arsé-kun: Lance: Thanks.. I'm not. Sheepy: Guin: If Watson can't figure out how to fix it, I'll keep looking until I can find someone who can! Arsé-kun: Lance: Preferably without asking the Janitor. Sheepy: Guin:....The janitor... Sheepy: Guin: The security guard seems to be connected with him somehow. Sheepy: Guin: Maybe he'll help? Arsé-kun: Lance: He's cool. I don't know his number though. Sheepy: Guin: Nor do I. Arsé-kun: Lance: shit. Sheepy: Guin: I don't know where to find him, either... Arsé-kun: Lance: He's usually with Kay, but I don't think Kay would wanna see this. Sheepy: Guin: We could ask Kay to talk to him. Arsé-kun: Lance: That works.. Sheepy: Guin: I'll try to message him. Sheepy: Guin: [chat] Kay. We need to talk. Sheepy: Lucan: [chat] looks like someone's in trouble lol Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] oooooooooooooooooo kays in trouble OwO Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] @kay OOOOOOOOOOOO Arsé-kun: Kay: [chat] WH AT Sheepy: Lucan: [chat] lololol kay is so dead Arsé-kun: Kay: [chat] I didn't do anything? Sheepy: Guin: [chat] Please give me your phone number. It's important. Arsé-kun: Kay: [chat] Oh is that it? sure. Arsé-kun: *kay gives guin his number* Sheepy: *Guin calls Kay* Arsé-kun: Kay: What's up, lady? Sheepy: Guin: Lance's arm melted and the janitor is responsible. Apparently, the security guard is often with you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Slow down, slow down. His what what? Sheepy: Guin:....Correction. It's the same arm, so it's reasonable to assume that he's responsoble. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Grif! Need you here, Uncle Squid's at things again! Sheepy: Grif: Uncle did something again? Sheepy: Guin:...uncle squid...? Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I will pummel him. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're not saying his name. Arsé-kun: Kay: And Grif, do you know anythin' about Squidbitch melting things? It involves Lance. Sheepy: Grif: Well, if Uncle caused a mess, he can clean it up. Cleaning up a mess isn't necessarily reversing the overall damage that was done, but it's still important step in recovery... yes. Sheepy: Grif: Does this make sense? Arsé-kun: Kay: Perfect sense, Grif. Crystal clear. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, I'll drag Grif down to wherever you guys are. It's not a bloody mess, is it? Sheepy: Guin: There's no blood, strangely. It's Lance's dorm room. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thank fuck. Okay, we'll be there in a bit. Sheepy: Grif: Lance is so cool... I can't go. If I embarrass myself in front of him, I will die. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow. Way to give away a tactical weakness, dumbass. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedi, we're goin' downstairs to see Lance. I'll be back later. Sheepy: Bedi: See you later! Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to get his Stuff before dragging Grif out by the hand. Lets Go* Arsé-kun: *They head downstairs. Watson has Just gotten there also.* Sheepy: Grif: It's Watson. Arsé-kun: Watson: It's me. Were you called here too? Sheepy: Grif: That means Holmes is close by... yes. Sheepy: Grif: No. Kay was. Arsé-kun: Kay: And by extension, you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: If you reattach it, it should be fine. The issue is that it is not an arm. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's the part I'm unsure about helping with. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Maybe we need Uncle... but Uncle is mad at Lance. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure I could use my nonexistent powers to get him to at least show up, but that's where my use would end. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Watson: Let's at least see Lance first before we make any judgments. Sheepy: Grif: *He opens the door* Arsé-kun: Lance: :') Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: It melted. Arsé-kun: Kay: what the fuck. Sheepy: Guin: How can we fix this...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I've got nothing beyond sweeping that into a tupperware or something. Sheepy: Guin: ...Ah. If any of it is lost... wouldn't part of the arm be lost, too...? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. You would need all of it or risk losses. I wouldn't move it just yet. Sheepy: Grif: This looks like a mess for the janitor to clean up... Arsé-kun: *Watson goes to look over the rest of Lance's arm. Goopy.* Arsé-kun: Kay: this looks like a job... for super squid bitch. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... making him appear should be simple. Arsé-kun: Kay: Getting him not to nuke you immediately is not. Sheepy: Grif: Very true... Arsé-kun: Watson: Would he do that inside the dorms? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: If it's in the dorms, it's our mess. Arsé-kun: Watson: New question. Would he do that with me present? Sheepy: Grif: If he coupd ensure that he didn't hit you Sheepy: Grif:....... Arsé-kun: Watson: Awful. How rude of him. Sheepy: Grif:....meat shield. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll allow it. If he hits me, Holmes will hear about it and by extension, his father will hear about it. Arsé-kun: Watson: I've noticed he has Quite a temper. Sheepy: Grif: No. Grandpa is very kind and loving. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... We can discuss this later. Sheepy: Grif: It is good to fear him all the same. Sheepy: Grif: There is a man on campus who can delete my save file. Grandpa could easily defeat him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Things Grif says with no context attached: That. Sheepy: Grif: He's purple. If he ever killed me, I may never revive... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Does your dad have any ideas on what to do here? Sheepy: Grif: Dad, how do we reattach Lance's arm? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* I would say "no idea", but you would take me literally. Ask the cause of it. I'm unfortunately busy at the moment. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Let's summon Uncle. Arsé-kun: Watson: Do you want to do it, or shall I? Sheepy: Grif: You can do it. It reduces tje chances of him killing me. Arsé-kun: Watson: *uuuugggghhhhhhhhhhhh* Arsé-kun: Watson: Dearie, can I get your advice on what to do in this situation please? Sheepy: *There's a long pause before Nyar peeks in* Arsé-kun: Watson: *ugh* I believe this is outside of my range of experience. Sheepy: Nyar: Huh. That's unusual. Arsé-kun: Watson: You didn't cause this? That's a surprise, but a welcome one. Sheepy: Nyar: I didn't cause it intentionally. Arsé-kun: Watson: I was completely prepared to be mad at you, too. Today's plans are ruined. *joking???* Sheepy: Nyar: Must be because of my blood. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop bleeding everywhere. Sheepy: Nyar: He punched me and I bled. Arsé-kun: Lance: The punching didn't make you bleed. The iron pipe did. Sheepy: Nyar: Ah, yeah, I forgot. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I can reconstruct your arm. Sheepy: Nyar: I could also remove my blood... Sheepy: Nyar: I'll do the first bit to show my sincerity, but I refuse to do the second part until I hear a genuine apology for beating me up. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... *grimace* Sheepy: Nyar: By the way, I can't promise it won't happen again if I don't remove the blood. Sheepy: *Nyar approaches the puddle* Sheepy: *Nyar begins reconstructing the arm* Sheepy: *Nyar reconstructs Lance's arm.* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Thank you. Sheepy: *Nyar reattaches the arm* Arsé-kun: Watson: I do hope we don't need to call you for that a second time. Sheepy: Nyar: I hope so, too! Sheepy: Nyar: Unfortunately, because of reasons, I can't help prevent that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Because of "I can't be assed" reasons, "I need to kill someone" reasons, "Fuck you in particular" reasons, or "I'm not making this plotline easy" reasons? Sheepy: Nyar: Because I want an apology. Arsé-kun: Kay: So fuck him in particular reasons. Sheepy: Nyar: Yeah, basically. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... .... *enhanced grimace* Sheepy: Nyar: So sorry! Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... I'm sorry. Sheepy: Nyar:...... Sheepy: Nyar: Siiiiigh... Arsé-kun: Watson: Well, he did what you wanted. Don't you sigh about it. You said you would. Sheepy: Nyar: Uuuughhh.... Arsé-kun: *At least one person thinks this is funny. It's Watson.* Sheepy: Nyar: It didn't really feel genuine. Arsé-kun: Watson: Was that a requirement? Sheepy: Nyar: Yes. I said so multiple times. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm trying, okay? Sheepy: Nyar: I'm really trying to give you the benefit of the doubt here that you aren't just apologizing because you feel threatened! Arsé-kun: Lance: I don't. You don't scare me at all. Sheepy: Nyar: Why not? Arsé-kun: Lance: If a mortal man can make you bleed, you can be beaten. Sheepy: Nyar:......... Sheepy: Nyar: Is that what you think? Arsé-kun: Lance: I can't do it, but it could happen. Sheepy: Nyar: Ahahaha! I see, I see! You don't fear me because you believe you can damage me! Sheepy: Nyar: I like that. I like that a lot! Sheepy: Grif:...Wow. Wrong answer, Lance. Arsé-kun: Lance: I just said I can't win...! Sheepy: Nyar: I want to play with you and make you tremble at the sight of your own shadow. Arsé-kun: Watson: You Stop That. Sheepy: Nyar: Worry not. I won't drag you into this, Dearie. Not this time~ Arsé-kun: Watson: Drag me into it for any reason and Holmes will get involved. If Holmes does, your father might join. Sheepy: Grif: Threatening students is... probably bad. But Lance is very cool, so he can handle it... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow, real law abiding of you. Sheepy: Nyar: I would never endanger you. Sheepy: Nyar: Not intentionally. Sheepy: Nyar: But hearing a human say they hold no fear for me... It's like a friendly challenge. Arsé-kun: Kay: *snarking* I can already see it now. Challenge quest: Survive Uncle Squid, zero-outta-five incidents survived. Lance found dead in Miami. Nyar found dead in a crater. Sheepy: Nyar: Why a crater? Arsé-kun: Kay: Your dad. Sheepy: Nyar: Why would he care about Lance? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why does he care about anything? Sheepy: Nyar: No clue, but he's not interested in Lance from what I've seen. Sheepy: Nyar: I know what I can get away with. If Dad attacks me, it's not something I could've prevented. Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa is strong... It is good that you have his protection, Watson, but you must be careful not to rely on it too much. He is very capable of accidentally hurting you in an attempt to protect Holmes... yes. Arsé-kun: Watson: Noted, thank you. Sheepy: Nyar: I'll think about removing it later. Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't take too long deciding. Sheepy: Nyar: Mmmmm... Okay, fine, fine. I'll remove it. Sheepy: *Nyar begins removing his blood from Lance's arm!* Arsé-kun: *Lance winces but keeps his mouth shut* Sheepy: Nyar: You're lucky you've got my dearie to support you, kid! Arsé-kun: *Watson pauses updating Guin on everything going on here* Arsé-kun: Watson: One day you'll explain why you call me that. Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm? Sheepy: Nyar: Isn't it obvious? Arsé-kun: Watson: It's you. Nothing is obvious unless it is. Sheepy: Nyar: You can deduce if yourself, can't you? As a detective's assistant, you should be able to. Arsé-kun: *Flat Watson Stare.jpeg* Sheepy: Nyar: If you can't...maybe ask Holmes? Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe I will. Sheepy: Nyar: I think he knows. Sheepy: Nyar: At least, he's never asked me about it. Sheepy: Nyar: But if you can get him to fork over the answer, well... Arsé-kun: Watson: He won't. Sheepy: Nyar: What a guy. Sheepy: Nyar: And as much as I'd love to explain it, I'd rather you discover the truth! Arsé-kun: *frustrated demon.png* Sheepy: Nyar: But Holmes could give a helpful hint or two! Even if he doesn't tell you it outright, paying attention to what he says might give you a clue. Sheepy: Nyar: You could say that he's necessary to solving this mystery! Arsé-kun: Watson: Now you're just sounding like him. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: Watson: ......... Arsé-kun: *Watson slowly just puts his head in his hands.* Sheepy: Nyar: Well, well? Arsé-kun: Watson: this is embarrassing. Sheepy: Nyar: Did you figure it out? Arsé-kun: Watson: You've just been twisting Holmes' words, haven't you? Sheepy: Nyar: Hehe. Sheepy: Nyar: Maaaaaaybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: utterly demonic. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, most people don't run around calling their partner by their last name and sticking "my dear" in front of it. Sheepy: Nyar: I wanted in on the fun, but taking his exact words would be uncreative. Sheepy: Nyar: I would've thought that at some point, he'd swap to a first name basis with you, but I guess not. Sheepy: Nyar: I wanted in on the fun, but taking his exact words would be uncreative. Sheepy: Nyar: I would've thought that at some point, he'd swap to a first name basis with you, but I guess not. Arsé-kun: *kay has replaced watson in explaining Shit to Guin. and Lance while he's there. someone gotta* Sheepy: *Grif is zoning out meanwhile* Sheepy: Nyar: But since my nickname for you never caught on, I guess it's my personal nickname for you! Isn't it special? Arsé-kun: Watson: I suppose. Arsé-kun: Kay: And no one died. It's a goddamn christmas miracle. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... yay... Arsé-kun: Watson: Keep it that way, please. As much as I like having work, I can't work with dead people. Sheepy: Grif: I don't like you having work. Arsé-kun: Watson: How kind of you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Vaccumations are scary... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not the word. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...hmmmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: Needles... Arsé-kun: Kay: Vaccinations. Sheepy: Grif: Vaccinations... Arsé-kun: Watson: You're both difficult patients. Sheepy: Grif: Kay is difficult? Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: *mumbling* Arsé-kun: *Kay smirks and fingerguns* Sheepy: Grif: I could hold your hand...and then close my eyes so I don't see the needle either. Arsé-kun: Kay: E-eh?! What brought that on?? Sheepy: Grif: Was Watson not saying that you are afraid of neefles? Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean..... Not the needle part! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay is so brave... Sheepy: Grif: Cool... Arsé-kun: *A bit later* Sheepy: *Misyr is in Kay's dorm, yet nobody let him in.* Arsé-kun: Kay: who let you in. Sheepy: Misyr: I did. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't do that. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm here to see Merlin. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do any of you old twats know how knocking and announcing your presence works? Good lord. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's not a goddamn invitation to knock a hole into something. Sheepy: Misyr: I do it to everyone. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes and bangs on Merlin's door* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oi, dick wizard! Your old coot is here! Sheepy: Misyr: This may be a shock, but I'm pretty young. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not even thirty. You're old as fuck. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe compared to a spring chicken like you. Arsé-kun: Kay: the only thing older than you in here right now is Grif's dad. useless bastard can't even announce visitors. Sheepy: Misyr: Both of his dads are older than me. Arsé-kun: Kay: If both of them were here, I'd be losing intelligence faster than you can blink. Merlin, you twat, hurry up! Arsé-kun: *distant sound of merlin tripping on himself. times tripped today; 2* Sheepy: Misyr: It's true. Sheepy: Misyr: Dove is a force to be reckoned with... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi Grampa!! Sheepy: Misyr: Good afternoon! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are we doing something today?? Sheepy: Misyr: Well... Sheepy: Misyr: You know Maxi? Sheepy: Misyr: I, ehhh... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you seem to be on good terms! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I liked him! Are we visiting him today? Sheepy: Misyr: If you'll go with me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure!!!! Lemme get ready!! Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Arsé-kun: *and merlin is gone again* Sheepy: *Misyr patiently waits* Arsé-kun: *jeopardy music is provided until Merlin reappears, ready to leave the dorm* Sheepy: Misyr: Are you ready? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah!! Sheepy: Misyr: Let's go! Sheepy: *Misyr brings Merlin to Maxi's casino! It's big. It's sparkly. It screams money.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's eyes Big. It's gonna take a minute to take it all in. It's So Big...* Sheepy: Misyr: This is his casino. Sheepy: Misyr: When you're a lucky guy like he is, amassing such wealth isn't hard, I imagine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's huge! Sheepy: Misyr: I bet his beds are cozy and his house has proper heating. Sheepy: Misyr: Man, must be an easy life. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *completely missing this* I wonder if he's got one of those animatronic dragons! Sheepy: Misyr: ...? Sheepy: Misyr: What's an animatronic? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's a mechanical puppet! Sheepy: Misyr: I've never heard of such a thing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You've never seen charles entertainment cheese jr... Sheepy: Misyr:.....??? Sheepy: Misyr: Maxi should be in today. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I hope so! Arsé-kun: Merlin: So..... How are we getting in? Sheepy: Misyr: Most people use the front door... Sheepy: Misyr: But I'm not most people. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm going to enter through the... Sheepy: Maxi: Front door. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi Grampa Maxi!! Sheepy: Maxi: Hi, Merlin! Arsé-kun: *Merlin grabs Misyr's wrist* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can we come in?? Sheepy: Maxi: Good to see you, Grandpa! Of course you two can come in. You're over 21, right? Sheepy: Misyr: Nope, I'm not!! So sorry!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you're older than Kay, so yeah you are! Sheepy: Maxi: I was asking Merlin... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh! Yeah, I am! Sheepy: Maxi: Good, there's no issue! *He moves out of the doorway* Come in! Arsé-kun: *Misyr is dragged in by the unstoppable force of an excited extrovert in a bright and loud location* Sheepy: Maxi: *He closes the door* How have you two been doing? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've been okay! Misyr got a job on campus! Sheepy: Maxi: That's great! What was the job? Sheepy: Misyr: *Trying to fake being distracted by his surroundings* Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's working at the coffee shop! Sheepy: Maxi: That's... a surprising job. I would've expected something related to demolition... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's really good at making coffee though!! Sheepy: Maxi:....? Sheepy: Maxi: I've never seen him drink coffee before. Sheepy: Maxi: By the way, you're a college student, aren't you? What are you majoring in? Arsé-kun: Merlin: My parents think I'm an art major, but I'm majoring in sciences! please don't tell them Sheepy: Maxi: I won't tell them, don't worry. Sheepy: Maxi: Mint would probably enjoy talking to you about science. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mint would probably lose me completely... ^^; Sheepy: Maxi: I know exactly what you mean. Sheepy: *Misyr is glancing around the room* Sheepy: Maxi: I actually have gone to college through the returning senior program... Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa, if you want to, you could also... Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I could never. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maxi, where do we start?? Sheepy: Maxi: Oh, you came to gamble? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't have much but I wanna at least give it a shot while I'm here! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not the gambling type, and I need to quickly go to the washroom anyway! You two start without me. Sheepy: Maxi: Eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Will you at least remember to pick me up? Sheepy: Misyr: Of course, of course. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you sure??? Sheepy: Misyr: If I don't, I'm sure Maxi can get you back safely. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I don't have a follow up. I wanted to sound really disappointed 'cause you're gonna leave. Sheepy: Misyr: For the washroom. That doesn't mean I'm leaving for good. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, fine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, Grampa Maxi, do ya got any fancy animatronics?? Sheepy: Maxi: I don't, sorry. Arsé-kun: *misyr is spared the entire history of charles entertainment cheese jr* Sheepy: Maxi: Well, Chuck E Cheese is a child's casino... Arsé-kun: Merlin: So? Robots are cool. Sheepy: Maxi: They are, but... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Butt? Sheepy: Maxi: I don't think they'd survive being around drunk people. Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh right. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What if it was on the ceiling? Sheepy: Maxi: Most people don't look at the ceiling... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why not? If they're gonna be drunk and laying on the floor, something should be up there! Sheepy: Maxi: I think that would cause more harm than good, and if it were to collapse, it could cause many lawsuits. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You know better than I do! Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry, I don't mean to rain on your parade. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's okay, Grampa! Maybe I could paint something for you instead when I get better at it! Sheepy: Maxi: That'd be great! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] *pic of him posing in the bathroom* Check out this weird wallpaper. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] That's wild. Can I show you something that looks obnoxious? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] *sends a pic of him wearing the brightest garbage ever. in the same bathroom* It's me! Sheepy: Misyr: E...eh?! Arsé-kun: *followed by the sound of Raph desperately trying to withhold a laugh. wheeeeeeeeze.* Sheepy: Misyr: You're here too?! Arsé-kun: Raph: Surprise!~ Sheepy: Misyr: Are you trying to find a way out, too? Arsé-kun: Raph: Nope. I got recommended the place and it's a day off, so I came to check it out. Arsé-kun: *not lying* Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Sheepy: Misyr: I accidentally stumbled into here and can't find my way out. It's littered with security cameras and someone I know is near the front door, meaning I can't leave the normal way. Sheepy: *Lying partly* Arsé-kun: Raph: Then lets hang out in the back! Sheepy: Misyr: The... back? Is there a way out there? Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean, probably? But I'd wager the back rooms have even more security. Sheepy: Misyr: Ugh... Sheepy: Misyr: That's too bad. Sheepy: Misyr: Haaaa... Being a Demon Lord is tough... Sheepy: Misyr: Will you help me leave? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure! Arsé-kun: *we now watch our stealth kings boldly trek across the landscape like this is a spy movie and they're competent. none of those descriptors are correct.* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm avoiding a guy with messy blue hair. Arsé-kun: Raph: Gotcha. Sheepy: Misyr: Short hair. Cleanshaven, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: That doesn't sound right to me, but okay. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Did you forget I met your family, Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: ...Urk. So you know. Even so, I think I'd know how the guy I'm avoiding looks... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not my business to pry, especially in public. I'll bug you about it later~ Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, later, maybe I'll tell you. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's up to you. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you are right on one part. Sheepy: Misyr: *his tone turns serious* It's not really your business why I choose to avoid someone. Sheepy: Misyr: Even so, I'll maybe tell you eventually. (Lie) Arsé-kun: Raph: I agree. I'm not your therapist, and I wouldn't be allowed to be. I don't need to know! Sheepy: Misyr: Glad we're in agreement. Sheepy: Misyr:...I've just got to be careful not to get too involved with them... Sheepy: Misyr:...But first, getting out of here. Arsé-kun: Raph: He's way over there. It's clear. Sheepy: *Misyr attempts to escape!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin spots him and points him out to Maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: *He approaches Misyr* Oh, Grandpa, you're back! I was getting worried. Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: Misyr: Guess the washroom's this way...? Arsé-kun: Raph: ........ *um* Sheepy: Maxi: I watched you enter the bathroom. There's no need to lie. You're trying to leave to get away from me. Sheepy: Misyr: Since you've figured that much out, let's split ways here, hm? Sheepy: Maxi:....I'm not going to stop you. Trying to keep you here when you're clearly looking for a place to hide only feels worse. Before you go, can't you at least tell me why you keep avoiding me and acting like I don't exist? A justification...anything? If it's something I did, I'm sorry. I'll work hard to improve myself and to not wrong you again. Sheepy: Misyr: *He finally looks over at Maxi, his face lacking any of its usual playfulness.* I don't have to justify my actions to you, and I shouldn't have to give a list of reasons behind my decisions just to have the right to avoid you. Rather than trying to chase after someone who's clearly disinterested in you, maybe you should try to figure out how to make friends instead. Sheepy: Maxi:.....! *He's shocked to silence.* Sheepy: Misyr: You're free to hate me if it makes it easier, but you should focus that energy towards other things. Sheepy: Maxi:.....what........? *He's stunned. He has no clue how to respond!* Arsé-kun: *Neither does Raph. He's got Nothing.* Sheepy: *Misyr turns and begins leaving again.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... I have no idea what he's on about. I'm sorry you had to hear that. Sheepy: Maxi:.......Did I do something...? I have to apologize... Sheepy: Maxi: .....But I don't understand why he's mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think you did anything. It's on his end. Sheepy: Maxi: But he never acted like this before. Arsé-kun: Raph: Even if I did know, I don't think I'd be legally allowed to say anything. Legality and all that. Sheepy: Maxi:.........But there has to be something I can do. Maybe giving something to him...? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. If he knows its from you, why would he want something from a guy he's avoiding? Sheepy: Maxi: Ummm... Sheepy: Maxi: Everyone likes gifts, right...? Arsé-kun: Raph: A lot of people do. I know he does, too. He's got that watch, after all. Sheepy: Maxi: When I don't give gifts, people usual leave, and when I do, they come back... So why would he be any different? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I think I see a problem here. Sheepy: Maxi:....He kept the watch? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah. Still got it. Still uses it! Sheepy: Maxi: But he didn't come back all the same. Was the watch not enough for him to stick around? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's... Got some personal issues. I think that's all I can say. Sheepy: Maxi: If it still works, he may see no reason to use a different one. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... There's no other way to word this. Y'know how both him and... What was 5's name again? Sheepy: Maxi: Makenna. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, Makenna, thank you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Being destructive and all that? Sheepy: Maxi: Yes. Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa isn't allowed to use scissors because of what he can do with them. Arsé-kun: Raph: The watch has survived a whole bunch of it-- Oh, dear, is that why he asked me where they were? Sheepy: Maxi: So he tried to destroy the watch, yet couldn't? Maybe it was because of my feelings? Sheepy: Maxi: He can use scissors to cut anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't be surprised if he intentionally tried, but I'd bet that'd be a factor. Arsé-kun: Raph: oh no. Sheepy: Maxi: Why doesn't be just toss it...? Arsé-kun: Raph: 'Cause it can survive him. Nothing else seems to. Sheepy: Maxi: So because it's convenient, he keeps it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't be so negative. I'm sure there's more to it than that. The answer isn't always the worst one! Sheepy: Maxi: It usually is, I've noticed. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're looking for it. If you go in expecting to be let down and then you are, it makes a bias. Sheepy: Maxi: I'm not really looking for it. Arsé-kun: Raph: So...... Is that normal? *gesturing to a window* Sheepy: Maxi: Normal? *He looks out the window* Arsé-kun: *funky deer sighting* Sheepy: *Misyr is being chewed on by a large white stag. Misyr is visibly getting more and more angry.* Sheepy: Maxi: That's my grandson. Arsé-kun: Raph: And that's Misyr getting angry. Sheepy: Maxi: Meril used to be kind and polite. Something changed in him recently. Now he eats corpses. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not to be rude or anything, but do all of you mages have unresolved issues or something? Sheepy: Maxi: Mint doesn't. Arsé-kun: Raph: Meril's about to have more if Misyr gets any madder. Sheepy: *Misyr fires off a warning shot! Rather than retreating, Meril gores him!* Arsé-kun: Raph: ............ Point made. *sigh* I'll go heal him, don't worry. Sheepy: Maxi: E-eh?! Arsé-kun: *Raph heads out and immediately focuses on healing Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr is grimacing from the pain, but he also looks ready to fight for real now.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't move. That's another merlin. Don't do anything Merlin wouldn't like. Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin or not, he chewed on me and gored me! Arsé-kun: Raph: Let him survive you at LEAST! Sheepy: *Meril grabs one of Misyr's sleeves in his teeth and starts chewing again* Arsé-kun: Raph: Oi! Sheepy: Misyr: That hurts!! Sheepy: *Meril pauses to lift his head up and stare at Raph* Sheepy: *Misyr immediately creates distance and rejoins Raph, hiding behind him* Arsé-kun: Raph: Hi, buddy. Hello. Aren't you a big guy? Sheepy: Meril:.............. *He hesitantly approaches Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph slowly holds a hand out. Hello!* Sheepy: *Despite apparently having the tendency to eat corpses, Meril moves gracefully and is the embodiment of elegance. He'd be such a great deer if he didn't eat roadkill.* Sheepy: *Meril sniffs at his hand* Arsé-kun: *he's also super pretty if not for the gore* Sheepy: *The red of Misyr's blood is standing out heavily on his white fur.* Arsé-kun: *Do he know this smelly smell? Has he smelled this smell before?* Sheepy: *He has! He lets out a gentle grunt.* Arsé-kun: *Raph pats his nose. Good deer.* Sheepy: Misyr:....How come he's all gentle with you, but with me, he treats me like a chew toy? Arsé-kun: Raph: No idea. I'm clearly god's gift to the worl- No, I can't. That's too heretical even for me. Sheepy: Misyr: He's a jerk. Sheepy: *Meril nudges Raph gently* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes? Do you want something? Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry, I think he's hungry. Arsé-kun: Raph: That would explain a lot. Thanks for the tip. Arsé-kun: *raph goes digging in his pockets* Sheepy: Maxi: He didn't used to be like this...... Sheepy: Maxi: Did the tree do this to him...? Sheepy: *Meril watches Raph carefully* Arsé-kun: *Raph pulls out a pack of peanuts he got from the bar inside and opens it for Meril* Sheepy: *Meril gently takes some peanuts out of his hand and begins chewing* Sheepy: Maxi: Will isolation drive people to eating roadkill...? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not roadkill and he was eating me! Arsé-kun: Raph: Isolation makes people do weird things. Sheepy: Maxi: Meril, if you want food, you can knock. Please don't pester people. Sheepy: Meril: *He silently takes another bite of peanuts* Sheepy: Maxi: Sorry about his behavior. He used to be better than this. Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: *Mint appears right on top of Meril's back!* Arsé-kun: Raph: Good evening. Your... Grandfather? Gored a man. Sheepy: Mint: He's my grandfather's grandfather. Sheepy: Mint: Whoever was gored was at fault. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is it my fault...? Sheepy: Mint: You must have frightened him. He's usually very kind and gentle. He just has the unfortunate habit of eating roadkill. Arsé-kun: Raph: And Misyr, apparently. Sheepy: Mint: Meril never eats any live people. Sheepy: Mint: Have you considered checking your pulse? Sheepy: Misyr: *He holds up his gnawed on sleeve* This is part of me...! Sheepy: Mint: He wouldn't know that. Arsé-kun: *Raph's thoughts on the matter are [OMITTED], and anyway,* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *bouncing over as a fluffball as usual* I just flew in and boy my arms are tired, mrrap! Sheepy: *Meril stares at Mewlin, still chewing on peanuts* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Gramps, what are you doing out here? Sheepy: Maxi: Looking for food, apparently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Gramps, you don't come into the city!! You already cause enough accidents! Sheepy: *Meril lowers his head, looking embarrassed* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin rubs up against Maxi. hi great gramps!* Sheepy: Maxi: Good to see you, Mewlin! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nyello! I'm hewe to wrangle Gramps and bwess eveyone! Sheepy: Maxi: Thank you for doing that. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: You'we welcome! Sheepy: Mint: Him goring Misyr reminds me of a recent incident where he hunted down and gored someone. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin puts a single paw on Maxi. you are Blessed. He ignores mint* Sheepy: Mint: It took longer to get the hunter off of his antlers than it did to get the buckshot out of his body. Sheepy: Mint: It took longer to get the hunter off of his antlers than it did to get the buckshot out of his body. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeesh. Just how stuck on was the guy? Sheepy: Mint: Very much so. I keep telling Meril that he should not bring home his dinner, but he keeps choosing to do so anyway. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin approaches Misyr. hewwo.* Sheepy: Misyr: It's you. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It's me. hewwwwooo. Sheepy: Misyr: How are you doing? Arsé-kun: Mewlin:: I'm okay. Are you?? Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! (Lie) Sheepy: Misyr: Never been better. Ahahahaha! (Lie) Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Then you don't need a bwessing and you're not getting one! (Lie) Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh, such is the fate of this Demon King. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin blesses him anyway. he WAS lying! wow!* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Don't you know lying is wrong? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: no, mrow. I'm a cat. Sheepy: Misyr: Then how is Mint human? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: By not being a cat. Sheepy: Misyr: You're not very helpful, are you? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It's true, meow. He's not a cat. He could be if he wanted to! Sheepy: Mint: Genetically, I am closer to being a deer than I am to being a cat. After all, changes to the body, such as docking a dog's tail or cutting one's hair, does not affect one's genetic makeup. Unlike Mewlin, however, Meril was born part deer due to- Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Satyr. Anyway! Sheepy: Misyr: This family really is a mess...... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: We also gots fae, double cambion, trans, and you! Sheepy: Misyr: .....Choo chooooo~ Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Not train! Sheepy: Misyr: Trans............... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe a bicycle? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll explain to you later. Sheepy: Misyr: There's so many things I've never heard of before. Sheepy: Misyr: Like televisions... Sheepy: Misyr: When you hit a button, people appear on the screen! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin pauses mid-blessing people to just stare at him* Sheepy: Misyr: Raph showed me one recently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: tvs are cool but do you know about vr yet? Sheepy: Misyr:....Vee-arr? Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't. You'll blow his mind. He hasn't even caught up on tvs as is. Sheepy: Misyr:? Sheepy: Misyr: .....I know what it is. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't say little people behind a screen. Sheepy: Misyr: There's no people nor screens involved in VR. Don't try to trick me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then what do you think it is? Sheepy: Misyr: You put cold food in, it goes veeeee-arrrrrr ding-ding-ding! And then the food pops out warm! *Confidence 1000* Arsé-kun: *raph puts his hand over his mouth and squeezes his eyes shut in a brave attempt to not laugh at misyr* Sheepy: Misyr:....What? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: that's a microwave, nya Sheepy: Misyr: ...... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe that's one of its names. Sheepy: Misyr: Not everything has just one name. Arsé-kun: *number of times raph has had to explain to someone what a microwave is: a lot. he's not doing it again.* Sheepy: Mint: VR - or Virtual Reality - is the name commonly used for games or software that can be interacted with while wearing a headpiece that allows you to see as though you are in the game. Simply, it is like wearing a television on your head. ... Is that really the best way to describe it...? Sheepy: Misyr: Why would you want to wear a television on your head? Sheepy: Misyr: Games are meant to be played to relax or stimulate the mind. Nobody can focus with a television on their head. Sheepy: Mint:..."Want"... Sheepy: Mint:........I cannot answer that. What motivates "want"...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *standing there with like 5 shopping bags and a lot of confusion* What's going on out here?? Sheepy: Misyr: I got chewed on and gored by a deer. Did you know people wear televisions on their head? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like a vr headset? That's more like funky goggles though. Sheepy: Misyr: VR. Sheepy: Mint: What inside of me drives me to wear a television on my head...? What is my motivation? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It was to experience what vr was like and record data, because you'we a nerd who doesn't play with me. Sheepy: Mint:...It was sickening. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Motion siwkness isn't a jowk! Sheepy: Mint: It wasn't. Sheepy: Mint: I felt nauseous for a while. Sheepy: Misyr: So VR makes you nauseous. Sheepy: Misyr: No surprise. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: It's bepaws you took yowr glasses off. Sheepy: Mint: I know. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: Why do you need a television on your head to date guys? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?????? Sheepy: Misyr: Video games are about dating men, aren't they? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: yew weally don't know anything. Sheepy: Misyr: Not true. Sheepy: Misyr: I bought Il his Nintendo and his first game. Sheepy: Misyr: He asked what love was, and it looked like it was about love, so I gave it to him. Sheepy: Misyr: He liked it, so I clearly know something. Arsé-kun: Raph: You got that one completely correct. Sheepy: Misyr: You see? I know things. Sheepy: Misyr: You know, there's communities on the phone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa, you sound incredibly old right now. Sheepy: Misyr:...Urk. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I post on Reddit. Sheepy: Misyr: That makes me seem young, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not even close to old, don't worry! ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: You see? I'm not old! Sheepy: Misyr: I like going on Reddit and lying! Sheepy: Maxi: You said lying was wrong a few minutes ago. Sheepy: Misyr: I lied. Arsé-kun: Raph: Who could've expected that! Arsé-kun: *Merlin has put his bags down and goes to pet Meril. hello? hello??* Sheepy: Misyr: I just post totally false information but make it convincing enough that people believe it. Sheepy: Misyr: You should try it. Sheepy: Meril: *He sniffs Merlin* Sheepy: Mint:....I could never willingly spread misinformation. Sheepy: Mint: I want to understand why you choose to do this. Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything. Sheepy: Misyr: Because it's fun. Sheepy: *Meril gently nuzzles Merlin with his snout* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi, Grampa Meril! Sheepy: Meril: *grunt* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *grunt* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Minty Fresh, how long does Gramps have before he gets launched? Sheepy: Mint:.....Three. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Three? Thrwee what? Minutes? Seconds? Sheepy: Mint: Two. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Hey, have you guys ever seen a deer fly? Do you want to? You'we about to! Sheepy: Mint: O-- *Meril suddenly launches backwards. Mint falls off.* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: Mint: This is terrible. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: We hawe liftoff! Sheepy: Mint: He was so distracted that he never got his roadkill. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I could go hunting! Sheepy: Mint: We could buy meat at the store. Sheepy: Mint: It's strange. Deer are vegetarians. So is Meril. Sheepy: Mint: Yet, sometimes he becomes a deer and hunts for meat. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe he needs something in his diet? Sheepy: Mint:......You're right. Sheepy: Mint: He doesn't include high protein matter like tofu usually. Sheepy: Mint: Meat is high in protein. Arsé-kun: Raph: There's alternatives. Probably. Sheepy: Mint: Beans, nuts.... Sheepy: Mint: Certain sauces add nutritional value, too. Sheepy: Mint:.....I know just what to do. Sheepy: Mint: Take a sample of his blood to see what he is lacking. Sheepy: Mint: Speaking of blood samples... Sheepy: Mint: Misyr- Sheepy: Misyr: Absolutely not! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd also be interested in seeing that sample if he's okay with that. Sheepy: Mint: I thought you already took his blood. Arsé-kun: Raph: I meant Meril. I'm legally not allowed to share data from Misyr's. Sheepy: Mint:...We can't trade data? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not that data, no. I've got loads else but not that. Sheepy: Mint: However, I am not one to withhold information. If I receive a blood sample from him, I will share it with you. Sheepy: Misyr: What if he says no to the blood sample? Sheepy: Mint:.............? Sheepy: Mint:............. Sheepy: Mint: It would complicate things. Sheepy: Mint: What a concerning thought... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin seats himself on Misyr's foot. cat* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm sure there's a better spot for you than that. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nyeh. Sheepy: Misyr: If there's not, go for the second best place... Sheepy: *Misyr starts floating like he usually does* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin thinks for a moment before jumping onto Misyr anyway* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not a seat...! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Why not? Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm a proud demon lord. Sheepy: Misyr: That's enough of a reason, I think. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Hmmm! *doesn't move* Sheepy: Misyr: How would you feel if I sat on you? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Not like this you wouldn't! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm evil. Sheepy: Misyr: I would. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin shifts to human form right there on Misyr. >:3* Sheepy: *Misyr immediately falls* Sheepy: Misyr: Yowch!! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: You're not the only evil one, Misyr. :3 Sheepy: Misyr: You're mean, you know that? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I know, thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: *He pulls himsekf out from under Mewlin and hides behind Raph* Sheepy: Misyr:....So cruel. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin just smiles at him. fucking cat.* Sheepy: Mint: If you want to stand up, just shove him off. Sheepy: Misyr: Will do. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are we gonna stand here all evening? Sheepy: Misyr: No. Did you want to go home? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not yet... Sheepy: Misyr:....? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, let me know. Arsé-kun: *Merlin's pulled out his phone and started typing notes.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Maxi, I said I'd paint for you earlier, but what should I do? Arsé-kun: Merlin: and please don't say cars. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... You're going to say cars, aren't you. Sheepy: Maxi: I like tinkering with things like watches and clocks. Unfortunately, I can't show any of my works within the casino. Sheepy: Maxi: It is actively detrimental to the health of my business to put anything inside of it that implies the passage of time. Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh, taking advantage of people like that... You're a bad man, aren't you. Sheepy: Maxi:....Sorry, but it's just the kind of business I run... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *taking notes* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Misyr, what about you? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? What do I like? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, what d'you think I like? Ehehehe. Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks at Raph for a moment before looking back* Sheepy: Misyr:.... Sheepy: Misyr: I like Sherlock Holmes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eugh... Depicting him without a license? Debt forever. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Actually, I have an idea already. Never mind! Sheepy: Misyr: Is it really so expensive? Would Dr. Watson do that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not taking the risk! Sheepy: Mint: You will find Meril's interests difficult. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .......... it's cars, isn't it? Sheepy: Mint: He likes cars. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I would rather get hit by one than paint one. Sheepy: Mint: He can set this up for you. He has caused many, many car accidents. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ugh. I'll ask him later. What about you, Grampa Mint? Sheepy: Mint:....What about me would you like to know? Sheepy: Mint: I am 6'4" and have white hair. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean what you like, Grampa. Sheepy: Mint: "Like"...? What I like....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yep! I want to know about you this time! Tell me less than everything! Sheepy: Mint: I don't understand... I don't understand... What in me drives me to like something...?! What does it feel like?! Sheepy: *Mint has begun to panic.* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Oh, not this again! Sheepy: Misyr: He likes drawing blood amd jabbing you with needles without permission. Sheepy: Mint:...W..what? ... I...? *He shakily pulls out a mostly blank book and starts messily scrawling something* I... I like.. ... drawing blood and jabbing people with needles. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mint, you really need to learn when someone's joking!! Sheepy: Mint:...Joking...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The King of Lies strikes again. Sheepy: Mint: *He scratches out what he wrote* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: The only one I'll say with certainty is that you like cats! I mean, you devised your own anti-allergy spell just to pet one! The rest is on you! Sheepy: Mint: Do I...? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I hope so! Sheepy: Mint:....*He writes that down* Sheepy: Mint: Thank you. I must like... cats. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is it that hard for you to determine that? Sheepy: Mint: If he says I like cats, it must mean I like cats. Sheepy: Mint:...But I don't understand it. Arsé-kun: Raph: *who is already an expert at dealing with robotic mental capacity* Let's try this another way. Sheepy: Mint:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: If we sort everything into "I do not want to engage with this" or "I am willing to engage with this", we're only going to be talking about the latter. Wanting is subjective, but any reasoning can apply. Sheepy: Mint:......... Sheepy: Mint: There is nothing that does not fit into the second choice. Sheepy: Mint: I am willing to try anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then lets narrow it down some more. Lets take "I only do this because I have to" and "I only do this because I get prompted to by others" out of the equation. Sheepy: Mint:...... Sheepy: Mint: *thinking* Sheepy: Mint: I see no point in engaging in activities that I have already explored every facet of. Arsé-kun: Raph: So you rather try new things rather than repeat something? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Sheepy: Mint: I will only return to an activity if I believe there is new information to be gleaned from it or I am asked to do so. Arsé-kun: Raph: Since that sounds like a personal preference, I think we can safely conclude that you do like trying new things. Sheepy: Mint: I like... trying new things. *He writes that down* Sheepy: Mint: Interesting. Sheepy: Mint: You are very knowledgeable. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thank you. Doing this kind of thing is my job. Sheepy: Mint: What is your job? *He swaps books* Arsé-kun: Raph: A lot, but the main two are therapist and doctor, and [md cuts off bc he's talkin now] Sheepy: *Mint writes down everything* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's also writing. he got an idea* Sheepy: Mint:....Tell me more about you. Arsé-kun: *Raph cheerfully does so anyway* Sheepy: *Mint listens closely. So does Misyr.* Arsé-kun: *Stuff they learn: Raph likes harmless practical jokes and shenanigans, he's got a tattoo, and he has a second set of wings (but he doesn't show that off)* Sheepy: Misyr: You've got a tattoo? Arsé-kun: *raph rolls up his sleeve. the tattoo's lil heartbeat with a heart on it* Sheepy: Misyr: Oooohhh! So you do! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't have any! Arsé-kun: Raph: Why not? *he's joking* Sheepy: Misyr: Noodles are spooky! Sheepy: Misyr:....Needles, needles. Arsé-kun: Raph: *snnrrkk* Sheepy: Misyr: Even demon lords make silly mistakes. Sheepy: Maxi:...By the way, I've been wondering. Why do you refer to yourself as a demon lord when you aren't a demon? Sheepy: Mint: He is not just a demon lord. He is a demon king. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's fitting and it sounds cool. Does it need more? Sheepy: Maxi: Isn't it, ummm... Sheepy: Maxi: Lying? Arsé-kun: Raph: The lying demon king? Lying? In this economy? Sheepy: Maxi: Isn't lying wrong? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes until it's him, says the lying demon king, probably lying. Sheepy: Maxi: He was pretty serious about me being honest... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hypocrite that he is. Sheepy: Maxi: He was honest, too! Arsé-kun: Raph: Incredible. Sheepy: Misyr: I've got great reasons to lie, Raph. That's why I can maintain my lying demon king title. Arsé-kun: Raph: You do. I can't deny that. Sheepy: Maxi: Even so... Arsé-kun: Raph: Little Misyr things. Sheepy: Maxi: He should try not to do it. Sheepy: Misyr: Too late. It's my thing now. Arsé-kun: *Merlin is trying to get info from Mewlin in the bg* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm a real evil guy. I'll cover this world in darkness and chaos. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll lie and cheat my way to accomplishing my goals. Sheepy: Maxi: You shouldn't do such things. Bad things happen to people who abuse their powers. You told me that yourself. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not afraid of being locked away. I'll do as I please. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'd tell you, bud, but I don't think I'd be allowed to. Sheepy: Maxi: ...Why am I the only interested party left out of the loop? Why am I the only one getting shoved away? I really don't understand what I did... Why show up here to tell me you want nothing to do with me and refuse to elaborate further...? Arsé-kun: *raph also looks to misyr. why?* Sheepy: Misyr: Because it's what evil people do. They take someone, be nice to them, make them feel cozy, and then rip away the support they'd come to expect. Arsé-kun: Raph: Do that to me and you're not surviving it c: Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Killing me isn't a task most can accomplish. Sheepy: Misyr: It comes with the final boss status. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sassy response about that. Sheepy: *Maxi now looks mad. He's trying to keep it in. He really is!* Sheepy: Maxi:....So you threw me away and replaced me with the newest Merlin... but you intend to do the same to him, don't you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ? Sheepy: Maxi: You don't know? He and I were very close... until he broke his promise to me and disappeared. Now he hates me, but treats you as he used to treat me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I only know what I'm told about. Sheepy: Maxi: I see... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But what IS up with that, Grampa? Why him? Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm evil. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What is this, the wizard no-tell teaching strat? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? If you want it to be. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can you be a jerk to him when it's not at his house? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? It just seemed like a convenient place to find him. I hear he mainly stays inside, after all. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :I Sheepy: Misyr: Or is that a request to go home? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why'd you invite me here if you're gonna be a meanie?? Sheepy: Misyr:... Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm... Well, you don't get to see him much, right? It seemed like a win-win. Sheepy: Misyr: You had fun otherwise, didn't you? Sheepy: Misyr: You got along well with him, yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes? Sheepy: Misyr: So it was a good thing to bring you along. A win-win. Arsé-kun: *Merlin squints* Sheepy: Maxi: Your logic just doesn't make any sense... Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe not to you, but that's because you're just a bad man. Not evil. Arsé-kun: Raph: Can you please just explain why you're being like this in a way Noah would understand? Sheepy: Misyr: Noah would understand better than anyone. Arsé-kun: Raph: Can you explain in a way Il would understand then? Sheepy: Misyr: Il...... Sheepy: Misyr: Might also understand it better than you could. Arsé-kun: Raph: You have somehow told me less. Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm................ Sheepy: Misyr: What do we three have in common? Arsé-kun: Raph: Am I allowed to answer that publically? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha. What do you think? Arsé-kun: Raph: A tendency to nuke first and ask later? Sheepy: Misyr: ....Do I really? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're the best out of the three about it. Sheepy: Misyr: Name one time I've ever attacked anyone. Arsé-kun: Raph: almost blasting a deer into space like an hour ago? Sheepy: Misyr: I never attacked him.... Sheepy: Misyr: Do you think I'm that bad of a shot that I'd miss at point blank range? Arsé-kun: Raph: Considering you were being gored, it's possible? ^^; Sheepy: Misyr: He gored me because I sent out a warning shot. Arsé-kun: Raph: ah. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then I've got nothing you'd let me say in public. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah. Arsé-kun: *mewlin has vanished into the nearby bushes. he's still a dude and very visible. man,* Sheepy: *Mint is leaving.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin bounces back over to Maxi* Sheepy: Maxi: Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I had fun today! Thank you, Grampa Maxi! Sheepy: Maxi: Oh...! I'm glad! I had fun, too! Sheepy: *Maxi's expression brightens some.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: If this isn't too far, maybe I'll come back soon! Sheepy: Maxi: I'd really like that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay! (owo)b Arsé-kun: *Merlin hugs Maxi!* Sheepy: *Maxi hugs him back* Arsé-kun: *yaaaay* Arsé-kun: Raph: *checking the time* Misyr, how's your timer? Sheepy: *Misyr checks his pocketwatch* Arsé-kun: *He's got plenty of time* Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, great!

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Arsé-kun: -Monday, November 29th- Sheepy: *A new day, a new day, I hope senpai notices me* Arsé-kun: *Senpai has noticed someone. Senpai wants someone for a project.* Sheepy: Fran: ...Sorry, um... you're asking for... what? Sheepy: Fran: Making a body...? Arsé-kun: Herb: Correct. Something you've already done successfully. Sheepy: Fran: Well, um... making a body isn't really the hard part. This shouldn't be so bad. Sheepy: Jauf: I need one that I mesh with or I can't use it! Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Vual, on a chair cushion* That part is entirely my job. Do not worry about that, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Is that so... Sheepy: Jauf: Don't make me too babyfaced, okay? Arsé-kun: Yog: I would never. You need to look different from Griflet. Sheepy: Jauf: He looks like my squire days... Sheepy: Fran: Sorry, this may sound like a silly question, but... Sheepy: Fran: If you can take our creation and make it look just like him, why can't you just use a fully intact body from the morgue? Arsé-kun: Yog: I have two answers for you that I most certainly did not pause time to mull over. Arsé-kun: Yog: First, minimum effort results in minimum durability. We would need a new body in weeks. Sheepy: Fran: Adam is very durable... Arsé-kun: Yog: Second, a single corpse still has an identity attached to it. Sheepy: Fran: Both of these make sense. Arsé-kun: Yog: Your son is not a single corpse nor minimum effort. Sheepy: Fran: You're right about that. Sheepy: Jauf: He made someone out of corpses? Arsé-kun: Herb: Yes, he did. I'm still jealous! The... [omitted] Sheepy: Jauf: Huh... Arsé-kun: Yog: *ignoring this* My only solid rule is that if at any point I make a request for something specific, it has to be done exactly. If I request, let's say... Sheepy: Jauf:....Extreme crafting! Arsé-kun: Yog: For the sake of example, "Essential salt", I do not want someone coming in with table salt or essential oils or anything stupid like that. Sheepy: Fran: Essential...salts? Arsé-kun: Yog: Again, sake of example. That was not intended to be accurate. Sheepy: Fran: Will you tell us where to get what you need in situation like that? Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps. I may also send for a proxy to retrieve. Depends what it is. Sheepy: Jauf: Proxy... Sheepy: Jauf: So Griflet... Arsé-kun: Yog: So Griflet and Kay. Perhaps some of my other children as well. Sheepy: Jauf: I hope he doesn't snack on it on the way. Arsé-kun: Yog: Exactly the reason I am sending him with company. Sheepy: Jauf: Good thinking! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll send them off two hours ago now. If all goes well, they'll appear within the current hour. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I am not correcting my words. Sheepy: Fran: D...did I hear that right...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. I made an error speaking. Sheepy: Fran:......... Arsé-kun: Yog: They were sent two hours ago. That is more correct. Sheepy: Fran: I see... Sheepy: Jauf: Let's just hope that Grif doesn't view it as food. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have specified no less than four times that if he eats it, I am throwing him into grandfather's court. I will not be explaining this statement. Sheepy: Fran: I'd never considered that Griflet's grandfather would be a judge. Sheepy: Jauf: Azathoth, a judge.. Arsé-kun: Herb: ... I suppose we should wait until the messengers arrive. One of them wouldn't be a fan of the morgue being open, and I don't trust the other one. Sheepy: Jauf: Do I want to consider whether Grif would eat the bodies from the morgue... Arsé-kun: Herb: I don't trust him around delicate equipment. Arsé-kun: Herb: Especially not after the time he decided some of my chemicals were apple juice. Sheepy: Fran: He really did something like that...? Sheepy: Fran:...I want to study him... Arsé-kun: Herb: Get in line. Sheepy: Fran: There's a line, even... Sheepy: Fran: This only motivates me further. Sheepy: Jauf: Good luck. You'll need it. Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't recommend it. Sheepy: Jauf: He'll bite you if you try. Sheepy: Grif: I do not bite people anymore. Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut your lizard-ass mouth. Nobody needs to know that. heepy: Grif: He is spreading lies about me. Sheepy: Jauf: What would you do if someone tried to use a needle on you? Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: I would use any methods necessary to eliminate them, even including biting them. Most likely... I'd snap them in two!!! Arsé-kun: Yog: Case in point. I do not recommend it. Sheepy: Fran: This is unfortunate... Sheepy: *Grif dumps the mats on the table* Arsé-kun: *Kay also dumps mats on the table* Sheepy: Grif: Is there anything else you need? Sheepy: Fran: A blood samp- Sheepy: Grif: No. Arsé-kun: Kay: We aren't doing that. Sheepy: Fran: Well, it was worth a shot.. Sheepy: Grif: No shots. Arsé-kun: Kay: Figurative, Grif. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we get to hear about what all this is for? Sheepy: Fran: Are we allowed to say? Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. Sheepy: Fran: We're building a body for that ghost. Arsé-kun: Kay: Physical Jauf.... Would that mean he'd bleed more or less often.... Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: I've come to enjoy spraying my own blood around. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you maybe not do that?! Sheepy: Jauf: I could. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Arsé-kun: Yog: If you bleed to death a second time I will not help you. Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: But could I die in such a state? Arsé-kun: Yog: In physical form? Absolutely, without a doubt. As you are now? Lets not find out. Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf: Dying again would be... Arsé-kun: Kay: people die when they are killed. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll have to be careful how I utilize this body. Sheepy: Jauf: Will I be able to leave it when I want to? Arsé-kun: Yog: We'll have to see, won't we? Sheepy: Jauf: So you say, but you know the answer. Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course I do. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I don't mesh very welk with reality... Sheepy: Jauf: So I'll assume I can leave it when I want to. Arsé-kun: Yog: It should help ground you to this plane if all goes well. That isn't to say you won't glitch out of it. I know you will. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! You know me so well! Sheepy: Fran:...Glitch? Arsé-kun: Yog: Well, I can't exactly say a spirit clipping out of their body as being correct terminology. Arsé-kun: Yog: They clip through things naturally. Sheepy: Fran:....I'm guessing that this glitching situation will make things more difficult? Sheepy: Jauf: Now that I think of it... If I can enter and leave my body whenever I so desire... Sheepy: Jauf:...Worst comes to worst, I can ditch it before the enemy deals the killing blow! You'll just have to fix it up for me! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Yog: It will make things more difficult, marginally so. Sheepy: Fran: I see.. Arsé-kun: Yog: *in a textbox for Jaufre* Not everyone needs to know that I am capable of reviving. That is reserved for exclusive groups. Sheepy: Jauf: You will patch it up if I break it, won't you, my friend? Arsé-kun: Yog: ........ You can read, can you not? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Arsé-kun: Yog: If you "break" that body, I'm sure our good doctor here will call dibs on it. Sheepy: Jauf: It's like a doll, yes? By the way, crafting can help you repair broken things... Arsé-kun: Yog: Do not start advertising now. There is a time and space for everything. Sheepy: Jauf: ...But if it's the doctor who'll be doing it.. Sheepy: Jauf: ...It'll end up as a test subject, won't it? Arsé-kun: Herb: I won't even consider hesitating. Sheepy: Jauf: *staaaaaare* Sheepy: Jauf: If you end up using it for such purposes, I'll just have to commission another one... Sheepy: Fran: We haven't even started on this one and you're already thinking about another one... Arsé-kun: Yog; ... Atropos of nothing, please mind your inventory. I detected an alarming growth. Sheepy: Jauf:....? Sheepy: *Jauf checks his inventory* Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: Anyone want an apple? Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif does. Sheepy: *Jauf gives Grif an apple* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Jauf: What do you say? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... apple... Sheepy: Jauf: No, thank you! Sheepy: Grif: You're welcome. Arsé-kun: *yog agony.mp4* Arsé-kun: *but this somehow removed three stacks from the inventory. shit works* Sheepy: Jauf: Now, I need to find a few more people to gift them to... Arsé-kun: Herb: Before you do that, could you come try this on? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Sheepy: *Jauf tries on the body*. Arsé-kun: *Definitely too small, if the gmod collision sounds mean anything* Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Kay: oh Sheepy: Jauf: Shockingly, this isn't intentional. Arsé-kun: Kay: Very shocking. Good call. Sheepy: Jauf: It doesn't fit. Arsé-kun: Herb: I noticed. You don't need to keep it on. Sheepy: Jauf: Grif's body meshes with me perfectly, if you want a reference! *He removes the body he's wearing* Arsé-kun: Herb: Now, how am I supposed to accomplish measuring that? Sheepy: Grif: Don't touch me. Arsé-kun: Herb: I wouldn't dare. My equipment is for corpses and only corpses. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm.. Sheepy: Grif:...I will trust you. Arsé-kun: Herb: I don't hear that often.... Either way, I'll only be utilizing a tape measure. Sheepy: Grif: Tape..measure? Arsé-kun: *Herb demonstrates by measuring around Grif's arm and taking notes* Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... hmmm... It's okay... probably. Arsé-kun: *Grif gets measured. he survives* Sheepy: Fran: Is something like blood type important...? Griflet, what's your blood type? Sheepy: Grif: Red. Sheepy: Fran: ....Good to know. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just ask Jauf to bleed out. He'll do it no problem. I'll be outside. Sheepy: Jauf: That wouldn't work, really. Sheepy: Jauf: Ghosts don't exactly have blood types, because they aren't supposed to have blood to begin with. It's more like, eh... Sheepy: Jauf: ....A manifestation of their memories and feelings? Arsé-kun: Kay: Since when were you normal? Sheepy: Jauf: So true! Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves, by which I mean goes just outside the room* Sheepy: Jauf: So grab a needle and draw my blood! Sheepy: Grif: Urk... Needle... Sheepy: Fran: Oh, um... Arsé-kun: Herb: You're very much not a corpse. Are you even physical? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Am I physical? Sheepy: Jauf: I can eat and drink like a normal human. Sheepy: Jauf: When I bleed, I become dizzy. Arsé-kun: Herb: But can you be stabbed? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! Only sometimes. Arsé-kun: Herb: Is this one of those times? Sheepy: Jauf: It's time to find out! Do your best! Arsé-kun: *Herb sighs and goes to attempt drawing blood from Jaufre. It Goes* Sheepy: Jauf: Is this truly your best? Arsé-kun: Herb: You make it difficult to do my best. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll have to handle things myself, then... Can you work with blood that isn't in a vial? Arsé-kun: Herb: It'll be contaminated if it isn't. Sheepy: Jauf: Contaminated? Sheepy: Jauf: I suppose doctors are so picky for a reason... Arsé-kun: Herb: ... I'll take what I can get. Don't make a mess. Sheepy: Jauf: In the old days, they'd just use leeches! *He's taking his shirt off* Leeches really are the best, you know! They fix you right up! Sheepy: Jauf: Although, you have told me that they are less effective than I previously thought... Arsé-kun: Yog: And I will continue to tell you that. Sheepy: Jauf: Dr. Herb did, too. Arsé-kun: Herb: I will also insist on it! They [omitted] Sheepy: *Jauf pauses before cutting his stomach using his own hand! Grif Tech.* Sheepy: Fran: ?!?!? Arsé-kun: *Vial easily filled* Arsé-kun: Herb: You'd better have a way to clean that up as well. Sheepy: Jauf: See! How's that for modern medicine! Sheepy: Jauf: Hm? Sheepy: Jauf: No, no, I don't clean up my messes. Sheepy: Jauf: I clean up other people's messes. Sheepy: Jauf: My own... are a bit too difficult, even for me! Arsé-kun: *Herb sighs* Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway... Sheepy: Jauf: Do your best! Arsé-kun: Herb: I don't WANT to clean your blood off the floor. We have more important things to be doing! Sheepy: Jauf: What's a little blood on the floor for a man like you anyway? Arsé-kun: Herb: A slipping hazard. Sheepy: Jauf:....... Very true... Sheepy: Jauf: ....I'm not very good at cleaning in my current state. Arsé-kun: Herb: Maybe you should have considered that before making a mess. Sheepy: Jauf: I wasn't making a mess. I was doing a service for you! Arsé-kun: Herb: You only needed to cut your arm. That was wildly unnecessary! Arsé-kun: *In the far background, the corpse has moved. Because it's arm is gmod ragdoll pinwheeling. Still.* Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: But it was more exciting this way! Sheepy: Fran: Umm... Sheepy: Jauf: And I use my arms more than my stomach. Arsé-kun: *gmod noises continue* Sheepy: Fran: So... Arsé-kun: Herb: .... Actually, I have a question. How exactly do you function, in terms of causing things like this? *gesturing to the aforementioned ragdoll pinwheeling* Sheepy: Jauf: Well, normally just fine. Sheepy: Jauf: But I do not mesh well with reality. Sheepy: Jauf: Not after my friend took some of my soul to craft his son! Arsé-kun: Yog: I accept blame for this, but this still should not have happened. Arsé-kun: *Yog's just here now I fucking guess. Who let you in* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahhahaha! I had more than enough to spare! Arsé-kun: *Yog's just here now I fucking guess. Who let you in* Sheepy: Jauf: It's no problem for me! Sheepy: Jauf: Although, it does seem that my personality sometimes leaks into his... Arsé-kun: Yog: *casually using a gurney as a recliner like that is a normal thing to do* It does leak. He still has not broken the "pre-marital" tendency he got from you. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha! Those were the days! Sheepy: Jauf: All the time, my mind was full of my beloved... Sheepy: Jauf: I couldn't function... Sheepy: Jauf: Back then, people tended to have their kids fairly early, but I couldn't shake those nervous feelings. Sheepy: Jauf: By the time we finally did, I got killed by Sir Lancelot! Ahaha! Arsé-kun: Yog: Jaufre. Your rng caused a successful roll on that. *vague gesture* Kill it before it gets up please. Sheepy: Jauf: Doesn't Dr. Herb want that to be alive? Arsé-kun: Herb: ...? Is it? That one was very clearly fully deceased. Sheepy: Jauf: It was before I touched it, yes. Arsé-kun: Herb: Now I really want to know how you function. Sheepy: Jauf: But don't worry. I'll clean up my mess. Sheepy: *Jauf approaches the body* Arsé-kun: *The secondary mess- the corpse, has started actually moving beyond whatever its arm is doing* Sheepy: *Jaufre plunges his hand into the corpse's chest and tears out its heart, crushing it in his hand!* Arsé-kun: Yog: Appreciated. Event averted. Sheepy: Jauf: But now I truly will not be able to go home because Kay will throw up. Arsé-kun: Yog: I shouldn't need to suggest the obvious to you. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course I'll take a bath. I'm a very clean man. Sheepy: Jauf: But I can't use Kay's bathroom to wash up... Arsé-kun: Yog: Allow me to predict exactly what he would say in response to this. Arsé-kun: Yog: *not even trying to imitate Kay* "Jump in the lake, you- [expletive] [noun] [insult]." Sheepy: Jauf: I can't. Sheepy: Jauf: I have an open wound. Arsé-kun: Yog: You're already dead. What's the worst that will happen? Don't answer that. Sheepy: Jauf: Apparently, lakes can carry bacteria that can kill you. Sheepy: Jauf: I have no proof that I can't die as a ghost! Arsé-kun: Yog: ........ Sheepy: Jauf: So I'll be just a little bit careful about that. Arsé-kun: *yog just sighing bc its jauf. he'll glitch back into respawning anyway* Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, I'm going to go find a place to wash up! Ah, the gym has showers, so maybe there... see you all later. Arsé-kun: Yog: You may not want to use the exit you entered through. Just a tip. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? A different exit? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you for the tip, my friend! I'll be off! Sheepy: *Jauf exits through a wall* Arsé-kun: *Two scientists, yog, and a pool of blood are left. None of them want to clean that. Unimportant* Sheepy: *Meanwhile, Grey is salty about being in the cold.* Arsé-kun: *Mozart existing also makes him salty* Sheepy: Grey: Mozart...! I'll...! I-I'll-- *his teeth are chattering* k-k..... Arsé-kun: Mozart: *pbbbbbbt* Sheepy: Grey: ....you...... I'll erase any evidence that you ever existed, Mooozaaaarrrtttt!!!!!! Sheepy: *Despite his threats, Gray does not move to attack Mozart. Instead, he keeps his arms wrapped around himself.* Sheepy: Gray: I... am d-d-death...! How dare you two u-use... use me for such worthless purposes! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You don't need to stay with us if you don't want to! You decided on that. Do you want to borrow my coat? Sheepy: Gray: I will never accept anything from you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You won't. Ant will. Sheepy: Gray: Antonio Salieri is no more! Arsé-kun: *Mozart takes off his coat and puts it on Gray's shoulders.* Sheepy: Gray: Do not show me pity! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You're dead. This is for Ant. Sheepy: Gray: *He pulls the coat closer* Antonio Salieri is dead! Show him no kindness! Arsé-kun: Mozart: And I've been dead 226 slutty, slutty years. Is that right? I've lost track. Sheepy: Gray: You are not dead until I say you are! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I can only fake my own death so many times! Sheepy: Gray: Don't fake it. Sheepy: Gray: You will perish from your foolish actions! Sheepy: Gray: Your only protection against the weather is now mine! Arsé-kun: Mozart: It sure is. If I die, it'll be my fault and not yours! Sheepy: Gray:..... Sheepy: Gray: Th...that's... Arsé-kun: Mozart: And look, we're here! We can get inside and turn the heat on... Sheepy: Gray: Let us in! Sheepy: Gray: The only one who can slay you is me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hm, hm, hm~♪ If you insist! Sheepy: Gray: If you die from the cold, it'll ruin everything. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd better perish and fast! I can't let you win this! Sheepy: Gray: No!!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: What are you going to do about it? Are you going to kill me? You'd better make it hurt. Better kill me in one shot. Sheepy: Gray: Of course I will. But not now. Sheepy: Gray: I can't do it now. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Glad to hear that I get an extended lifespan. *he goes to unlock the door. It takes a few tries because winter gloves and a doorknob.* Sheepy: Gray: You're too slow! Arsé-kun: Mozart: You try to do this in gloves then, Spooks! Sheepy: Gray: I do everything in gloves! Sheepy: Gray: I'll just watch you. Arsé-kun: *Mozart eventually succeeds* Sheepy: Gray: Finally! Warmth...!! Salieri's legs seem sore, too, so I suppose he'll be able to rest up as well now. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why didn't you say so? Arsé-kun: *he picks up Gray (and Salieri) and goes inside* Sheepy: Gray: This is no request for you to carry me! Unhand me at once, Mozaaarrrtt!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then perhaps you shouldn't say things like that with Ant's mouth! Sheepy: Gray: It's just as much mine as it is his. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You didn't come with it. You just rent it. Sheepy: Gray: It's better than borrowing yours. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oh? Would you ever do such a thing? Sheepy: Gray: I wouldn't be caught dead borrowing your body. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You won't be caught alive, either. Sheepy: Gray: No thanks to you!! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I already accepted blame. What else can I do besides die? Sheepy: Gray: You already answered your question. Arsé-kun: Mozart: What ELSE, Gray? Sheepy: Gray: If I allow you to survive... All of this will have been pointless. Arsé-kun: Mozart: How long do I need to be dead for? A few minutes? Sheepy: Gray: Forever. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hmmm. Well, eventually! Sheepy: Gray: Only by my hand. Arsé-kun: Mozart: So you'll protect me from the horrors so only you can kill me? Sheepy: Gray:..... Sheepy: Gray: ...That's ... Arsé-kun: Mozart: :) Sheepy: Gray: No! Arsé-kun: Mozart: And we're at our usual impasse. You can't kill me because Ant will get upset. I can't survive because I caused your death. You want me dead, but only you can do it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Maybe lighten your expectations a little? Arsé-kun: Mozart: If the horrors get me, feel free to killsteal! Sheepy: Gray: Go make Salieri hate you already. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Not happening. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd rather be lethally injured by a horror, and see you come in and start t-bagging before one shotting me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'd absolutely joke that it's advanced twerking, and you'd cut my head off. My ghost would give you a thumbs up and then you'd take me to hell. Arsé-kun: Mozart: They wouldn't want me. I'm too annoying. Sheepy: Gray: If I do that, Salieri would hate me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: If I'm already dying, there's not much he can do about it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You'd at least guarantee a safe delivery, since it's all you focus on! Sheepy: Gray: The most I would do is ensure that you don't come back! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Sure, okay. After I put Ant down, do you wanna try and strangle me again? Sheepy: Gray: I always do!! Sheepy: Gray: I'm sure Salieri will forgive me! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Doubt that. Arsé-kun: *Mozart finally puts Gray (and Salieri) down* Sheepy: Gray: Just know that I never needed your assistance. Sheepy: Gray: And... Sheepy: Gray: I could have supported him just fine. You didn't need to help. Arsé-kun: Mozart: It wasn't about you. Sheepy: Gray: Any actions you commit towards Salieri right now are actually towards me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Watch as that changes nothing. *he pats Gray's head and starts walking out of the room* Sheepy: Gray: It does change something! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Gray: *He crosses his arms* Salieri would be much more accepting of your actions than I am. That's the main difference. But he's not showing up for them brcause of a multitude of reasons. That's why I'm stuck with you! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Because he needed a break and you're his court-mandated support ghost. Sheepy: Gray: I don't want to be a support ghost... But for Salieri, I guess it's fine. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Cool. I'll be at my throne. Sheepy: Gray: Ha! Running from me, are you?! Try and run as fast as you can, Mozart, because death will always -- *His irises briefly become yellow. He clumsily pulls Mozart's coat closer to him, like a blanket. Cozy. His irises then go back to red.* - ...et you! Sheepy: Gray:...Kh! *He shakes off Mozart's coat* And don't do things like that to try to appease me! Arsé-kun: *Mozart has gone to the bathroom. He's probably using that as an excuse to hide from Gray.* Sheepy: *Mozart's hiding montage is interrupted by Lobo walking through the bathroom wall into another room like he owns the place. He is not supposed to be here.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: ....... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Oye, you don't live here. Sheepy: Lobo: *He gives Mozart an offended look* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Don't look at me like that! Sheepy: Lobo: *huff* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gray's here. Why don't you go say hi to Gray? Sheepy: Lobo:.....*He tilts his head* Arsé-kun: Mozart: No? You're just gonna be here? Sheepy: Lobo: *He puts his head through the wall and into another room before looking back to Mozart and barking* Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... *he shuts up to actually listen. Is something here?* Sheepy: *There's the sound of a woman's voice in the neighboring room!* Arsé-kun: *That's... concerning. Time to leave the bathroom, then* Sheepy: *Lobo follows him, wagging his tail all the while. He's totally going to get snacks for throwing the other guests under the bus* Arsé-kun: *Lobo gets a snack early. Good boyo* Sheepy: Lobo: !! *He nuzzles Mozart* Arsé-kun: *Mozart pets the hellhound. Success* Sheepy: *Lobo guides him into the occupied room.* Arsé-kun: Celeste: *talking to Rider* ----probably shouldn't overstay our welcome, especially if people are filtering back in. Sheepy: Rider: "Would they mind us being here? We aren't doing anything." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I doubt the Tall Man would mind! He seemed polite, as did his companion. Sheepy: Rider: "I agree. He's only unkind towards his friend." Sheepy: Rider: "I wonder why?" Sheepy: *Rider slowly turns to look at Mozart* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Am I interrupting something in my own house? Arsé-kun: *Celeste jumps* Sheepy: Rider: "Yes. Please leave." Arsé-kun: Mozart: I see! Don't mind us, then! Arsé-kun: *Mozart leaves the room. Awkward.* Sheepy: Rider: "He actually left." Arsé-kun: Celeste: How polite... F-for a commoner, I mean. Sheepy: Rider: "Is he a commoner?" Arsé-kun: Celeste: I don't know. Probably? Sheepy: Rider: "He puts off the vibes of someone important." Arsé-kun: Celeste: If he is, I can apologize to him later! Sheepy: Rider: "I hear that he is a famous composer." Arsé-kun: Celeste: ..! Sheepy: Rider: "It may be true." Arsé-kun: Celeste: Why didn't you say so sooner? Sheepy: Rider: "Because he doesn't act like it." Sheepy: Rider: "He is..." Sheepy: Rider: "Mozart" Arsé-kun: Celeste: ?! Sheepy: Rider: "The other one possessed by Gray is Salieri." Arsé-kun: Celeste: They're both famous.... And still alive? How? Sheepy: Rider: "Because they aren't human, I guess." Sheepy: Rider: "Vampires probably live for a long time." Arsé-kun: Celeste: Is there anyone else famous on campus that I haven't been told about..? Sheepy: Rider: "Let's see..." Sheepy: Rider: "Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson." Sheepy: Rider: "The Dionysus and Orpheus." Sheepy: Rider: "Arsene Lupin. Sometimes. He's a visitor." Sheepy: Rider: "Weiss Guertena... a painter. May be famous. Not sure." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I've heard of all of these! Sheepy: Rider: "There are probably others. Maybe." Sheepy: Rider: "Right. Frankenstein." Sheepy: Rider: "And his creator, even." Arsé-kun: Celeste: ... How many famous people can be on one campus?? Sheepy: Rider: "Many. This campus is a safe place, generally, so those who can cluster here will." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I knew the funny drinking man was a reaper like you, but do gods need the protection too? Sheepy: Rider: "Maybe. I think he's just here because he's bored." Sheepy: Rider: "Oh. Right. Archangel Raphael. He works with Dr. Watson." Arsé-kun: Celeste: ... All right, Guard, that's enough for now I think. Sheepy: Rider: "Yes, I could go on for a while, coming up with increasingly less and less famous people. So that's a good stopping place." Sheepy: Rider: "Some would be more willing to talk about it than others, just so you know. Mozart and Salieri don't talk about the fact that they're the real deal, while Raphael owns up to it." Arsé-kun: Celeste: I probably shouldn't speak of it then. Sheepy: Rider: "He'll reveal it when he wants to." Arsé-kun: *Mozart, who has been listening from three rooms away, still has no idea what's going o. He doesn't know ASL and hasn't heard enough context.* Arsé-kun: *I realize this implies he's seeing ASL through the wall. He can't.* Sheepy: Salieri: Why are there ghosts in our house? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I don't know. I think we got outed. Sheepy: Salieri: What? Sheepy: Salieri: Who outed us? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Mr. Headless. All I was able to hear was calling me a commoner, a pause, and "they're both famous and still alive". I think he outed other people too but he doesn't speak. Do you think an exorcism is overkill? Sheepy: Salieri: No. I think it's acceptable in this situation. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm getting the tuba. Sheepy: Salieri: I'd rather deal with being called a commoner than being harassed... Arsé-kun: *Mozart leaves. Mozart returns with a sousaphone. This is bigger than a tuba.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: I found this instead. Sheepy: *Salieri gives Mozart a doubtful look* Arsé-kun: Mozart: If it works, it works! Sheepy: Salieri: That's my concern. How are you getting that through the doorway? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm not. Cover up. Sheepy: *Salieri covers his ears* Arsé-kun: *BWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM* Sheepy: *Lobo jumps and starts growling* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Sorry, pup! Sheepy: Salieri: Where's my apology...? Sheepy: Lobo: *huff* Arsé-kun: Mozart: You got warned! Sheepy: Salieri: My ears... Sheepy: Salieri: No amount of warning would have helped me. Arsé-kun: Mozart: On the positive side, my neck wasn't snapped for my insolence! Sheepy: Salieri: I held myself back. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I didn't mean you... Sheepy: Salieri: I didn't mean me, either. Arsé-kun: Mozart: It's so hard to be desired carnally by everyone around me. Sheepy: Salieri: I'll play for you the world's smallest violin when my ears stop ringing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I can't wait. Sheepy: Salieri: You'll enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I will! Sheepy: Rider: "Right after I give you some choice words." Arsé-kun: Mozart: ? Sheepy: Salieri: Nor am I. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant, work with me here! Sheepy: Salieri: I already am... Sheepy: Rider: "Just use your words! No need to blast everyone." Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... Sheepy: Salieri: ...Very sorry, neither of us know sign language. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Words, you oafs! There's no need to blast everyone when you can simply speak up! Sheepy: Salieri: We're using them currently... Sheepy: Salieri: By the way, why are you three here? Arsé-kun: Celeste: It wasn't occupied and staying in one place is exceptionally boring! Sheepy: Salieri: Had you been non-ghosts, this would be considered breaking and entering and against the law. Please be more careful in the future. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Fine, I suppose I can do that. Sheepy: Salieri: Lobo's not allowed to do it either, but he doesn't listen. Arsé-kun: Celeste: By the way, your pantry was broken into. Sheepy: Salieri: By whom? Arsé-kun: Celeste: If I knew, I would at least consider telling you. Sheepy: Salieri: Hopefully Luvmart is still open... Sheepy: Salieri: I should go check to see what was taken and what we need. Some of what's remaining may be expired. Sheepy: Salieri:...Lobo, you didn't take it, did you? Sheepy: Lobo: *huff. how dare you accuse him of theft.* Arsé-kun: Celeste: Lobo doesn't drink coffee. Sheepy: Salieri: I'm surprised you knew that we drink coffee despite it having been stolen... Neither of us really seem like the type, do we? Arsé-kun: Celeste: Coffee grinds are easy to recognize when they're on the floor. Sheepy: Salieri:....They made a mess of things, hm. Sheepy: Salieri: You would think that windows or doors would have been broken if it was a monster coming in to steal food. Sheepy: Salieri: Yet, a talented thief would show no evidence of entry... nor would they be stealing coffee... ... Arsé-kun: Mozart: The door was locked as well! Sheepy: Salieri: What if someone entered to steal something valuable and tossed coffee grinds around to throw off the trail...? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Then we'll just have to make sure nothing else was touched. Sheepy: Salieri: Ideas can be stolen... I have some works in progress lying around... Sheepy: Salieri: What do I do? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Let's check everything. The coffee can wait. Sheepy: Salieri: But even checking won't tell if my work has been stolen...! Sheepy: Rider: "If someone was interested in stealing coffee grounds, they probably weren't here to steal sheet music." Arsé-kun: Celeste: Guard suggests that they probably don't care about sheet music if they were here for coffee. Sheepy: Salieri: .....Yes... I suppose so. I apologize. Let's look for anything else that might be missing. Arsé-kun: *They check the house. Nothing is out of place beyond the coffee grinds* Sheepy: Salieri:....Maybe we spilt it without realizing it. Sheepy: Salieri: But I still don't truly know if my works are safe... Arsé-kun: Mozart: If you ass shoved 'em like I keep telling you to-- Nah, nah, I won't go there. They're probably fiiiiine. Sheepy: Salieri:...If you really do follow your own advice, I don't want to touch any of your possessions. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You should know better than anyone that it sounds funny! Sheepy: Salieri: Your idea of a joke is vastly different from mine. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You know what those are? Sheepy: Salieri: Of course...! Sheepy: Salieri: I'm just not very good at making them. Arsé-kun: *MEANWHILE* Arsé-kun: Har: Do ya want the good news first? Or the good news? Sheepy: Morty: There's no bad news for once? Arsé-kun: Har: None of the food's expired! Sheepy: Morty: That's great news. Arsé-kun: Har: This other thing was gonna be bad news, but nothing else is missing, so it's not! Sheepy: Morty:....? Arsé-kun: Har: My entire shelf is empty! Ain't that one hell of a convenience?! Sheepy: Morty: I didn't do it. Arsé-kun: Har: I know that! Sheepy: Morty: But who did...? Arsé-kun: Har: I have no idea! First case back here for ya! Sheepy: Morty: A case for me... Sheepy: Morty: I haven't had one in forever. Arsé-kun: Har: If we're lucky, it'll be normal! Sheepy: Morty: Are they ever? Arsé-kun: Har: Uhhhhh.... Probably? Sheepy: Morty: But who would break into someone's home just to drink their alcohol? Arsé-kun: Har: An idiot. Sheepy: Morty: You shouldn't refer to yourself like that. Arsé-kun: Har: Heey! Sheepy: Morty: *smug grin* Arsé-kun: Har: Heey, I've been good about it!!! Sheepy: Morty: I know you have. Sorry. Arsé-kun: Har: So you admit it!!!! Sheepy: Morty: Don't get used to it. Arsé-kun: Har: That'll fuel me the rest of the week! I can see it now! Headlines! "Morty admits Har has been decent for once!" Sheepy: Morty: Maybe you'd see that in a tabloid. But a reputable newspaper? No. Sheepy: Morty: It's just too shocking. Arsé-kun: Har: Yeah, you're right. "Harland throws out the bottle" would also kill a reader on sight, wouldn't it? Sheepy: Morty: It would! I was surprised to learn you had, too. Sheepy: Morty: Anyway, it's concerning that someone broke into our home. Arsé-kun: Har: It is, but nothing else is gone! My letters, our stuff... .. Everything else is fine! Sheepy: Morty: There are very few students and staff on campus at the moment. Arsé-kun: Har: Then shouldn't this be easy for you? Baby big brother's first case back? Sheepy: Morty: Of course, if the culprit is among the staff or students. Sheepy: Morty: If they aren't... Sheepy: Morty: It most likely means that our security guard isn't doing his job properly. Arsé-kun: Har: If he's even here! Sheepy: Morty: They wouldn't let us back on campus if he wasn't, most likely... Sheepy: Morty: Although... Sheepy: Morty: Our worst threats are among the staff. Arsé-kun: Har: I don't get that. Why are they here? Sheepy: Morty: Not sure. Maybe he accepts a low enough wage for his work that Mr. Carter thinks keeping him around is acceptable. Sheepy: Morty: Anyone could do what that man does, but not in the same amount of time. The school also struggles with its bills, I've heard. Arsé-kun: Har: huh. Sheepy: Morty: I think we're probably stuck with him, although I doubt he's the one who stole from us. Sheepy: Morty: Maybe we should ask around to see if anyone else has been stolen from. Arsé-kun: Har: Sure! Sheepy: Morty: Let's start with the staff first. They're more likely to have something of interest for a thief. Arsé-kun: *Morty and Har go to find staff* Sheepy: Morty: Excuse me... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Hmm? Sheepy: Morty: I'd like to ask you a few questions, if that's alright. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Make it quick! Ant and I need to buy some stuff. Sheepy: Salieri: We have nothing to do with it. There's much worse problems. My works, my works... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ant, your stuff was fine! We looked! Sheepy: Morty:.....? I was going to ask if you two had been stolen from. Sheepy: Morty: Har's alcohol is missing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: We were! Someone's got a sense of humor and only stole the coffee grounds from the pantry. Sheepy: Morty: Just the coffee...? Sheepy: Salieri: We don't know that! It's so easy to just take a picture... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Yuuup.... Antonio, c'mon. Sheepy: Salieri: I should just scrap it so they don't accuse me of plagiarism... Sheepy: Morty: Was there any sign of them having broken in? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Nope. Sheepy: Morty: Same for us. Sheepy: Morty: I'm still clueless on how they did it, considering our door was locked... Arsé-kun: Mozart: So was ours. I unlocked it when we got back. Sheepy: Morty: I see... Sheepy: Salieri: Some types of entities need not use doors. Sheepy: Salieri: Lobo. That headless reaper. The janitor. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Ghosts and ghost dogs don't need booze or coffee. The janitor wouldn't leave coffee on the floor. He'd probably explode! Sheepy: Salieri: You're right... Sheepy: Morty: Nothing else was touched, interestingly. Sheepy: Morty: Not even our food, so it wasn't food motivated. Sheepy: Morty:....Not when they robbed us, anyway... Sheepy: Salieri: I suppose they wouldn't try to steal ideas from you. Sheepy: Salieri: Although, you do live by some artists, don't you? You never know... Sheepy: Morty: I think they were afrer material goods. Sheepy: Morty: I don't believe they were a ghost because they slipped the stolen goods outside of the house. Sheepy: Morty: Lobo could go through a wall, but something like a stick would not come with him. Arsé-kun: *har, whose been texting this entire time i fucking guess, finally bothering to join this conversation* Arsé-kun: Har: Both Kay and Crow said they haven't seen anything. Sheepy: Morty: Were they stolen from? Arsé-kun: Har: Nope. They were also here before us, apparently. Sheepy: Morty: Really... it's surprising that Kay was back before us. Arsé-kun: Har: He's too busy roasting me to actually be of help. Sheepy: *At some point, Morty has gotten out his switchblade without realizing it and is unconsciously switching it in and out. Salieri is giving it an anxious look.* Arsé-kun: *Har sticks his hand an inch in front of it. How Long Will it Take Morty to Notice chicken* Sheepy: Morty: They probably removed the items from the building through the window... that wouldn't show signs of having been opened and closed from the inside, I think... unless dust had built up. Is it enough time for dust to have built up? Arsé-kun: Har: But you ain't. So sad. Sheepy: Morty: He must lead a really exciting life. Sheepy: Morty: I wonder... if he already knows about the thefts? We could ask... Sheepy: Salieri: Holmes has not approached us. We haven't spoken to him. He doesn't know about our situation. Maybe another victim's situation. Arsé-kun: Har: We could, but maybe I wanna watch you do it! Sheepy: Morty: Wh-? *He stops opening and closing the switchblade and gives Har a confused stare* Arsé-kun: Har: You done doing that? *he lightly smacks the switchblade* You gonna stab my hand? Are ya? Sheepy: Morty: Not intentionally. Sheepy: Morty: If you put your hand on someone's cigarette when they're smoking it, did they burn you? Arsé-kun: Har: That ain't the same! Sheepy: Morty: Why not? Arsé-kun: Har: 'Cause I'm not touching it! Sheepy: Morty:...Anyway, we should ask more staff if anything is missing. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Do tell us if you find anything out! Sheepy: Morty: Of course. Sheepy: *They go off to ask more staff!* Sheepy: *Dio is found moping.* Arsé-kun: Har: Teacher! Did you get robbed too?? Sheepy: Dio: Teacher? Do I know you? Sheepy: Dio:...Shoot, are you one of my students? Arsé-kun: Har: .... *acting drunk, which is easy, because he was drunk a LOT* Eyyyy, youse really gonna be like that? Sheepy: Dio:...Eh? Wait, you're Har, aren't you? Sheepy: Morty:...How embarrassing. Arsé-kun: Har: Shut up, Morty! I could've actually gotten drunk for that! Arsé-kun: Har: and Yes! Arsé-kun: Har: Anyway, didja? We got robbed n' so did another teacher. Sheepy: Dio: Robbed...? Sheepy: Dio: I had my mouth all fixed for this cheese that was in the fridge. Sheepy: Dio: It's not there. Was it stolen? Or was I just blackout drunk? Arsé-kun: Har: Was that the only thing? 'Cause my last bottle of booze got stolen, the music teachers lost coffee or somethin'. Sheepy: Dio: It was! Arsé-kun: Har: Then it probably was! Sheepy: Dio: Who breaks into someone's home to steal their cheese? Arsé-kun: Har: An idiot? Sheepy: Dio: I only got back today... can't I not come back to disappointment? Arsé-kun: Har: Us too!! Sheepy: Morty: Have you considered... going to the store to buy cheese? Sheepy: Morty: ...I wonder if it's the same case for Mr. Mozart and Mr. Salieri... Arsé-kun: Har: Don't you hate it when I interrupt you when YOU'RE askin' questions?? Sheepy: Morty: I didn't intend to interrupt. I've just never seen anyone so worked up over chees. Arsé-kun: Har: If I didn't quit, I'd be heartbroken over a half bottle of garbage! Sheepy: Dio: Hmm? You quit? Arsé-kun: Har: Sure did! We'll see how long it lasts this time! Sheepy: Dio: All of my best customers are quitting, huh... Arsé-kun: Har: I mean.... Once in a while is probably fine! Just not daily! I haven't eaten shit for a week! Sheepy: Dio: Good for you! Sheepy: *Morty is looking at his phone* Sheepy: Dio: It's probably for the best. Having your judgement impaired when things can become dicey without any warning is, well... Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Salieri said that they also returned today. Arsé-kun: Har: The guys that beat us back said they haven't seen anything. I asked Kay n' Crow. Sheepy: Morty: Hmmm.... maybe only unoccupied dorms or houses were targets. Sheepy: Morty: We don't really know when the crime took place, nor how widespread it is... Sheepy: Dio: You know what was strange? Sheepy: Dio: There was no sign that anyone had entered. Did I mention that? Maybe I ate it and don't remember doing so. Arsé-kun: Har: Again, same situation. This detective stuff is easy. It's the same case. Sheepy: Dio: Sometimes I just wake up in the middle of the night and eat a snack before going back to sleep. Rarely do I remember it... Arsé-kun: Har: ..... Arsé-kun: Orpheus: *leaning into frame from around the doorway* You didn't. I would have seen you do that, and I didn't tell you that you did. Sheepy: Dio: So very true! Thanks. I feel better now. Sheepy: Dio: Hey, if you two find ths culprit, can you steal some of their money from them to cover the cost of the cheese? Sheepy: Morty: What do you think I do for a job??? Sheepy: Dio:.............. Arsé-kun: Har: Dress in drag and do the hula. Sheepy: Dio: Walk around and give people nasty looks? Arsé-kun: Orph: I regret joining this conversation. Sheepy: Dio: Orpheus... Sheepy: Dio: Would you steal from the culprit for me? Arsé-kun: Orph: No. That would require leaving this house, which I have no intention of doing. Sheepy: Dio: Everything is horrible in this cheeseless world. Arsé-kun: Orph: That is the most pathetic thing I have heard today. Sheepy: Dio: Maybe my uncle would buy me cheese... Do you think he has money? Arsé-kun: Orph: As if you do not. Sheepy: Dio: If I let people believe I do... Sheepy: Dio:.....Ares will find out. Arsé-kun: Orph: Correction. As if I do not. Sheepy: Dio:...I guess if I beg for money from my uncle, I'll owe him, too. Arsé-kun: Orph: Just go get my wallet, Dio. Sheepy: Dio: I can buy my own cheese... Arsé-kun: Orph: Do you have money or not? Sheepy: Dio: I do, but most of it goes to, well... Arsé-kun: Orph: Keeping we-know-who off your rear. I know. Whose fault is that, hmmmm? Sheepy: Dio: Urk... Sheepy: Dio: Well, Uncle doesn't ask for anything in return. Arsé-kun: *Har is texting again* Sheepy: Dio: He tried to help me pay off my debts a long while back, but everyone stopped that. Sheepy: Dio: You think that offer is still open? Arsé-kun: Orph: No. Sheepy: Dio: You-know-who wouldn't know the difference... Arsé-kun: Orph: You would die irregardless. Sheepy: Holmes: Good morning, everyone. I have information for you all. Arsé-kun: Orph: Good evening. You have the floor. Sheepy: Holmes: After inspecting Mortimer and Harland's dorm, I have discovered that the crime committed last night. Arsé-kun: Har: .......... Did you break in? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Sheepy: Holmes: I had to. Sheepy: Morty: ...That's a crime, Mr. Holmes. Arsé-kun: Har: Who even told you? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmhmhm... Sheepy: Holmes: The time... Sheepy: Holmes: is not now!! Arsé-kun: Har: Morty, I told Kay and Crow. Who do you think squealed? Sheepy: Morty: Kay. Arsé-kun: Har: huh. Sheepy: Morty: Crow has no connection to Holmes that I know of. Arsé-kun: Orph: To lessen your lawbreaking, would you like to come in and investigate as well? Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, thank you. Arsé-kun: *Orph shuffles to the side to let Holmes pass him* Sheepy: *Holmes enters their home* Arsé-kun: *Orph shows him the kitchen and then stands back. Observing* Sheepy: *Holmes begins investigating the kitchen!* Sheepy: *Holmes approaches the window and starts dusting for prints.* Arsé-kun: *He finds em, all right! Some clearly human. Some.... Maybe? Undeterminable at first glance* Sheepy: Holmes:........Hmmm. Sheepy: Holmes: Just like at the dorm... Sheepy: Holmes: It's the same prints. The same culprit. Sheepy: Holmes: Some of the prints are human, while the others... Sheepy: Holmes:....The security guard may know what they're from. Arsé-kun: Orph: If that's the case, that would immediately remove most of the staff and students from question, right? Sheepy: Holmes: It would, yes. Sheepy: Holmes: After all... Sheepy: Holmes: The fingerprints are only on the inside. Sheepy: Holmes: They left no prints while entering. Only exiting. My guess is that it's because they couldn't use the same entrance to leave with the food they were stealing. Arsé-kun: Orph: What other entrances are there? Sheepy: Holmes: We must consider possible entrances that any entity could use, not including something like teleportation. Sheepy: Holmes: Any cracks in the house that allow things like insects or liquid inside. Sheepy: Holmes: You can't discount those, although if they were utilized, this is a case best suited for the security guard. Sheepy: Holmes: I believe they came in through the front door. Arsé-kun: Orph: Despite the lock? Sheepy: Holmes: Both your front door and their front door had signs fhat something had dragged across the floor in front of the front door. Sheepy: Holmes: They would not need to unlock the door to enter, potentially. Sheepy: Holmes: They would just need to find a small hole in the door. Sheepy: Holmes: Bugs mysteriously enter through the front door despite no one opening it all the time. Arsé-kun: Orph: We should look into that as a security concern after this, perhaps. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not exactly a security concern that can be addressed. Arsé-kun: Orph: Whyever not? Sheepy: Holmes: Homes need proper ventilation. Sheepy: Holmes: Proper ventilation will enable things to enter. Arsé-kun: Orph: Fair, I suppose... Sheepy: Holmes:...By the way. I see the break treated you well. Arsé-kun: Orph: Hmm? Sheepy: Holmes: You're cleaned up. Arsé-kun: Orph: Well, yes.... That is one of the positives. Sheepy: Holmes: You look more capable now. Arsé-kun: Orph: This is true. All of my functions have been repaired by hand and are working far better than previously. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Good for you! Sheepy: Morty: ...functions? Arsé-kun: Orph: .... Look at me and ask yourself what I could possibly mean. Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, I just assumed those were prosthetics... Arsé-kun: Orph: I mean......... You aren't wrong. Sheepy: Morty: I see... Arsé-kun: Orph: .... I will not be disclosing why the repairs were necessary at this time. Moving on. Sheepy: Morty: I won't ask. Sheepy: Holmes: Well! We do have our work set out for us. Arsé-kun: Orph: Good luck. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. Good luck finding replacement cheese. Arsé-kun: Orph: Thank you, but I will not be participating in that. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Sheepy: Holmes: See you later, then. Arsé-kun: *ok now what?* Sheepy: *They go to Mozart's house!* Arsé-kun: Har: They went shopping. They ain't here. Sheepy: Holmes: That's no concern. Sheepy: *Holmes starts picking the lock* Arsé-kun: Har: ....... Sheepy: Morty:..... Mr. Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: ...Done. Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Holmes, you are breaking the law. Arsé-kun: Har: ... It's just inside the front door, right? You're not actually gonna go in, right? Sheepy: Holmes: Mmm? I don't really care if I get arrested if I get to feed my curiosity. Arsé-kun: *pumpkin judgement* Sheepy: Holmes: I intend to investigate the coffee that was strewn around too, of course. Sheepy: *Morty's heart is being crushed.* Arsé-kun: Har: This ain't very detective idol of you. Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: Celeste: ..... What kind of lowlife picks a lock in broad daylight? Go home. Sheepy: Holmes: I do. Sheepy: Morty: Why do you seem so comfortable about this...? Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you for inviting me in. I'll begin my investigation, then. Arsé-kun: Celeste: If you're really here to investigate, I GUESS Guard and I can watch. I guess. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course I am. Sheepy: Holmes: I would like to ask you some questions as well. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Fine, I guess. Who the hell am I answering to? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm? Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not really someone you would recognize. Arsé-kun: Celeste: ... No, actually, who are you? Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Holmes...!! Arsé-kun: Celeste: ?! Sheepy: Holmes: Sherlock Holmes. You may recognize me from Watson's stories. Maybe not. Arsé-kun: Celeste: Oh, um! I do know who you are! *nervous, nervous, nervous* Sheepy: Holmes: Really? I see! Good to know! Arsé-kun: Celeste: I'm still going to be watching you! You have to be some kind of weird to break in for this..! Sheepy: Holmes: I heard that Mozart and Salieri had been robbed of coffee. I would like to check out the area to see whether or not the strange fingerprints I found present at the other crime scenes are here as well. I do see that something had slid against the floor in front of the door, similarly to the other two crime scenes... Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm? No, no. Not weird. Arsé-kun: Celeste: ......... Very weird. Sheepy: Holmes: Many people I know are talented at picking locks. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Could you be detecting the indents from my ass on my doorframe from how often I slam into it? Sheepy: Holmes: Very possible. Sheepy: Morty: Wh-when did you...?! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Just now! Arsé-kun: Mozart: I gave you all that permission and you're in my doorway? In the way? Ant's gonna freak out even if I tell him I gave you permission. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I only just got here. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Get in there and get out of the way, flatass. Sheepy: Holmes: F-flat...? Arsé-kun: *Celeste moves.* Sheepy: *Holmes goes into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Mozart and Celeste tail him* Sheepy: *Holmes is sniffing the fallen coffee bean* Sheepy: *Holmes then approaches the window and starts sniffing it as well. When Toby is on vacation, Holmes must take his role.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Yes? Sheepy: *Holmes is dusting the window for prints now* Sheepy: Holmes: How often do you drink? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Be more specific! Sheepy: Holmes: Alcoholic drinks. Specifically the kind made by Dio. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Gray would murder me, so only on special occasions! Sheepy: Holmes: I see. Sheepy: Holmes: What about Salieri? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Nope. Sheepy: Holmes:.....I see. Sheepy: Holmes: So that's the order, then... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Lemme guess. It smells like booze and not my ass for once. Sheepy: Holmes: Booze and cheese, although faint. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Wow! I was joking but okay! Sheepy: Holmes: No coffee scent was present at Dio's home. I wondered if it was just due to the overwhelming stench of alcohol. Sheepy: Holmes: But this confirms it. Sheepy: Holmes: Dio was the first victim. You were the second. Sheepy: Holmes: Mortimer and Harland were the third. Sheepy: Holmes:....The prints are the same. Sheepy: Holmes: Most appear human, although some... Sheepy: Holmes: So far, we know the same person used all three windows. We also know that someone touched both stolen goods before arriving at Mortimer and Harland's home. Sheepy: Holmes: They most likely used the front door as an entrance. It is very unlikely that they are human. Unfortunately, this makes things difficult for me. Arsé-kun: Aza: *leaning around Holmes. Hello, I am here now despite not being there three seconds ago* Explain further. Arsé-kun: Aza: *suddenly across the room, at the window* I take that back. Pardon the time pause if it was noticeable. I am particularly alert at the moment. May I give my observation? Sheepy: Holmes: Please explain, yes. Arsé-kun: *aza jumpscared everyone but holmes, if you care about that* Sheepy: Morty: Wh-who...?! Arsé-kun: Aza: Hello again. I have met you before. Sheepy: Morty: Mr. Holmes, a man came out of you...! Arsé-kun: Aza: I was not inside of him. It was a matter of perspective. Sheepy: Morty:...What? Sheepy: Morty: Did my eyes deceive me...? I never saw you enter. Arsé-kun: Aza: It was the angle you are on. It was nothing impressive. Sheepy: Morty:..... Sheepy: Morty: I... yes, that makes sense. Sheepy: Morty: Sorry. I let my nerves get the better of me, I think... Sheepy: Holmes: It happens to everyone. Arsé-kun: Aza: My apologies. Arsé-kun: Aza: (Shoggoth. Can change shape. Compared to what I looked back and saw. Will vocalize something different.) Sheepy: Holmes: (I see. Thank you for telling me. I'll ask the security guard about it.) Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not recognize the prints. It is no one I am familiar with. Sheepy: Morty: That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Holmes: Even so, thank you for trying. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, for now, I don't feel as though there are more clues to be found here. I'll have to ask the security guard about this. Sheepy: Holmes: My apologies for not being more helpful. Arsé-kun: Mozart: *who spent the last minute processing complex abstractions* You'd better go then, hm? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. See you later. Sheepy: *Holmes leaves to go talk to Grif* Arsé-kun: *Aza follows him. Do Har and Morty?* Sheepy: *They do!* Arsé-kun: *animated batman scene transition* Sheepy: *Grif is found staring at a bug on the sidewalk. Good job doing your job, bud.* Arsé-kun: Aza: Horrible. Awful. Be rid of it. Sheepy: Grif: ...Hm? Can do. Sheepy: *Grif puts it in his mouth and starts chewing* Arsé-kun: Kay: Really?? Sheepy: Grif: *chew chew* Sheepy: Holmes:...Griflet. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... I'm embarrassed to know you again. What's up, escort? Sheepy: Holmes: A shoggoth has been breaking and entering into homes and stealing food and drinks from them, according to my friend. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Yeah, Grif, you're gonna have to explain that one to me. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: They're shapeshifters, so you couldn't really keep them out of a house. Sheepy: Grif: A smart one would alter its fingerprints or remove them entirely to leave no useful traces of its presence... yes. Sheepy: Grif: But even so, because they weren't born to human parents, it's unlikely for them to have fingerprint records in legal documents unless they are imitating an existing human... probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: So we're boned? Sheepy: Grif: The shoggoth could be anyone. Or no one. They are not inherently harmful, but this one is committing crimes. You could probably tell by seeing who is on campus. People are returning when given permission. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes students lose IDs. So you may have to demand their student number. Sheepy: Grif: Their name could also help.. yes. But if they have left the campus, there's not much you can do. Sheepy: Holmes:.....Well, that's simple enough... Sheepy: Grif: Before you go, just know. Not everyone on campus has an ID because they're neither staff nor students. So knowing the regulars is important too. Sheepy: Grif: Kay's sister has neither, but she's human... yes. Sheepy: Grif: Nor does Merlin's grandpa. Sheepy: Grif: He is not human, but he's also not a shoggoth. So you have to be careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't complicate shit. Why would that old coot even bother? Sheepy: Grif: It is not complicating things. You can't base them being the thief on their lack of ID and records alone is my point. But it's a good way to narrow down your list. Arsé-kun: Aza: It seems the both of us are functional by human standards on this day. Truly the stars must be in a position of some sort. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... you too? Sheepy: Grif: Some days are bad. But today is good. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do have to wonder why. Sheepy: Grif: If we weren't, they would flounder... it's a convenient happening to help them complete their quest! Arsé-kun: Aza: The plot has dictated it... Arsé-kun: Kay: what are you two even fucking talking about Sheepy: Grif: They used their Griflet-and-Grandpa functioning ticket on a case concerning $20 worth of stolen food maximum... wow. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... You've lost me. Sheepy: Grif: They used their chance on something not worth it... Arsé-kun: Aza: I'm sure we'll be of more use beyond this. Sheepy: Holmes:....Is it truly so rare for your brain to function well enough to do your job? Sheepy: Grif: I will work hard to continue to be useful...yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: my what Sheepy: Holmes: My apologies, not you. Sheepy: Holmes: That question was directed towards the security guard... yes. Sheepy: Holmes:......... Arsé-kun: *Kay stifles a laugh* Arsé-kun: Har: .... Mort, would you blame me if I got drunk? Sheepy: Morty: Let's go find the culprit first. Maybe you won't feel like drinking by then. Sheepy: Morty: We know that there are at least two people on campus without IDs... Arsé-kun: Kay: And one is my kid sister. She's too nice for this shit. Sheepy: Morty: Kid sister... Is there something I should know about her so I can recognize her? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, she's too damn nice. Here. *he pulls up a recent pic of Aru for him* She carries that scabbard everywhere, too. Sheepy: Morty: *He's staring really hard at the image and mumbling to himself* ...scabbard, scabbard, scabbard... Arsé-kun: Har: Why's a kid got a sword? Sheepy: Morty: Doesn't matter. Sheepy: Morty: Blonde. Purple eyes. Do you have it? Arsé-kun: Har: You're askin' me?? Arsé-kun: Har: ... Yeah, I got it. Sheepy: Morty: Great. Sheepy: Morty: The other one? Arsé-kun: Kay: What, the old coot? He ain't usually here. He's been here like... Twice? Sheepy: Grif: He's working today. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bangs mc idiot don't got one either. *gestures towards Aza* Sheepy: Grif: Misyr Rex. Sheepy: Grif: He works at the coffee shop now... yes. But he may not have an ID. He may also not be on the staff list. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, you meant that grandfather. I thought you meant the real old one, not demonic shitbricks. Sheepy: Grif: Purple. Sheepy: Holmes: He's part of the staff and is on the payroll. Sheepy: Holmes: He may not have his ID yet, but he's a constant here. You probably know him. Arsé-kun: Har: I don't know who the hell you mean either, so he probably don't! Sheepy: Holmes: That's no surprise. You don't seem like the type to get coffee. Anyway, I'll start asking all the staff for IDs. Arsé-kun: *Har more or less drags Morty out of situation. Lets Go Somewhere Else.* Sheepy: *They go to the coffee shop!* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You detective types don't come in here unless something happened. Sheepy: Morty: Very sorry. Can I see your ID? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: No. *he puts his id on the counter* Sheepy: *Morty approaches it and begins looking it over closely* Arsé-kun: *It's a normal student ID. It has a little sticker noting that Wil also does some on-campus work.* Sheepy: Morty:.....I see. This is legitimate. Thank you. Sheepy: Misyr: ID? Sheepy: Morty: Please. Arsé-kun: Wil: Misyr hasn't gotten his yet. He is on payroll. I'll show you that. Sheepy: Morty: Misyr? That name is familiar... Sheepy: Morty: You vouching for him is enough, I think. Arsé-kun: Har: Same guy your great and inane idol was saying. Purple, too. Sheepy: Morty:.....You're right. Sheepy: Morty: I'd forgotten. Sheepy: Misyr: I ws being talked about, huh? Sheepy: Morty: *He glances around the coffee shop. Is anyone else there?* Arsé-kun: Har: He was talking about who didn't have an Id. You're fine... Probably. Sheepy: Misyr: Wow! Arsé-kun: *a few students but that's about it* Sheepy: *Morty approaches them* Sheepy: Morty: *He pulls out his ID. He's security!* Could I see your IDs, please? Arsé-kun: Lance: ...... *he wordlessly pulls it out and shows Morty* Sheepy: *Morty inspects it* Arsé-kun: *It's legit. Lance is still visibly nervous.* Sheepy: Morty:....It's legitimate. *He passes it back* Good to see you're doing better, Lance. Arsé-kun: Lance: Uh........ You too. Um. Sorry. Sheepy: Morty: You don't have to apologize. I already had these problems before you were forced to attack me. Arsé-kun: Lance: That........ Doesn't help. Sheepy: Morty: It's better than injuring someone who didn't have such issues at all, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Lance: I guess........... Sheepy: *Guin passes her ID over* Sheepy: *Morty inspects it. It's also legitimate.* Sheepy: *Morty passes it back.* Sheepy: Morty: You're fine as well. Arsé-kun: Lance: *quietly* ain't she. Sheepy: Guin: ?! *Her serious face turns to a flustered one. She's blushing. (cute...)* Arsé-kun: Lance: .......... I'm sorry. I'll never speak again. Sheepy: Guin: N-no, it's okay. Just unexpected... *mumbling* he thinks so, huh...? *She seems pleased.* Arsé-kun: *Who else.... Impey, Walter, Satoru and Duncan.* Sheepy: Morty:....Those children probably won't have IDs... but even so... ... *He approaches Impey* Can I see your ID? *He shows his own* Arsé-kun: Impey: Sure thing! *he shows Morty* Sheepy: *Morty inspects it* Sheepy: Morty:...It's fine. *He gives it back* Arsé-kun: Impey: owo)b Arsé-kun: Duncan: *peering over a booth top* Whatcha doing? Sheepy: Morty: Checking IDs. Sorry, but do you two have IDs…? Sheepy: Satoru: Why are you concerned about us two when there’s more pressing things to worry about? Arsé-kun: Duncan: Like what? Grampa? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Sheepy: *Satoru pulls out his ID and shows it to Morty* Arsé-kun: *Duncan takes out his ID too. It's been chewed on at least once* Sheepy: *Morty checks both of them* Sheepy: Morty: They're both legitimate. *He gives them back* Arsé-kun: Duncan: I know that! They're pricey ta reprint! Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, I have to do this. Sheepy: Morty: One more, and I'll get out of everyone's hair. *He looks to Walter* Arsé-kun: *Walter has started digging through his pockets ahead of time* Sheepy: Morty: Can I see your ID? Arsé-kun: Walter: I'm huntin' for it. Gimme a sec. Sheepy: Morty: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Walter pulls out an ID and hands it over* Sheepy: *Morty begins inspecting it* Arsé-kun: *It's an ID. lil dirty though.* Sheepy: Morty: Hmm.. Sheepy: Morty: This is... *He's focused on the sticker on it* Arsé-kun: *That isn't in english* Sheepy: Morty: This... is a fake. Arsé-kun: Walter: Eh??? Sheepy: Morty: This staff sticker... Sheepy: Morty: The text on it is wrong. Arsé-kun: Walter: I'm not staff?? Sheepy: Morty: Yet you have a sticker indicating that you are. Arsé-kun: Walter: It sure as hell shouldn't. Sheepy: Morty:...... Arsé-kun: *Walter gets up to see what sticker Morty's talking about* Arsé-kun: Walter: That's weird.... Sheepy: Morty: The sticker indicates that you are staff. Or, it would, if it wasn't clearly fake. Arsé-kun: Walter: I can't even read that. Why would I have that?? Arsé-kun: *Walter lightly tilts the ID for a better look. IT BLINKS AT THEM.* Sheepy: Morty: I-it.. blinked?! Arsé-kun: Walter: I hate that!!! Sheepy: Morty: Creepy... Sheepy: Morty: Is this... the shoggoth? Sheepy: Morty: W-wait. What do I do now...?! Arsé-kun: *The ID melts out of Morty's hand onto the floor and skitters under the booth. You do Nothing. It is Gone* Sheepy: Morty: Uughh?! Arsé-kun: Duncan: Satoru, do ya wanna catch it? Sheepy: Satoru: It liked coffee, based on the stains. Maybe we should put it in some. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Let's grabbem! Sheepy: *Satoru gets out of his seat and starts hunting down the ID* Arsé-kun: *Duncan does too, peeking under the booth and putting his arm under it* Sheepy: *They find it!* Arsé-kun: Duncan: Really tiny for a shoggoth! Sheepy: Satoru: It is, but it'll become larger when we let it have some coffee. *He leaves briefly and returns with a hot cup of coffee* Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, put it in. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Here you go! *He goes to dip the ID into the cup. The ID curls away from it.* Sheepy: Satoru: It likes it. Sheepy: Morty: So creepy... .. Ah. Your ID, please. Your real ID. Arsé-kun: Walter: I thought that was the real one... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: *from the counter* Dip it again. Sheepy: Satoru: Dip it, dip it. Arsé-kun: *Duncan does. The ID is NOT happy about touching scalding hot coffee and makes a very distressed noise* Sheepy: Morty: Your real ID, please. Arsé-kun: Walt: .... Found it. Forgot I didn't get the real deal yet. Sheepy: Morty: Let me see it, please. Sheepy: Satoru: It sounds so happy. Arsé-kun: *he hands Morty a temp id, date stamped for when he gets a real id. this one is legit and signed clearly by a staff member* Sheepy: Morty:...I see. Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, this may seem like a silly question. Sheepy: Morty: Why did you think the other one was the real deal when they're so different? Arsé-kun: Walter: I may be stupid. Sheepy: Morty: It was not my intent to imply that... Arsé-kun: Walter: That was an actual answer. I might actually be kind of an idiot Sheepy: Satoru: Because you gave us your brain? Arsé-kun: Walter: Can we prove I actually have one of those? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Dip it. Arsé-kun: *Duncan goes to dip it. It coils around his hand instead. No, No, No* Sheepy: Satoru: But I thought you liked coffee. Sheepy: Morty:.....Why do you seem so uncomfortable? You're fine. Your ID was legitimate. Arsé-kun: Walter: ....... Are these kids always like this? Sheepy: Morty: I don't know them. Arsé-kun: Duncan: ...? *he stops trying to dunk the ID for a moment* Eve'ybody knows Satoru. Sheepy: Morty: Everyone but me, it seems. Sheepy: Satoru: And that guy. Arsé-kun: Duncan: *innocently* Did Uncl' Cthulhu break your brain, Mordy? Sheepy: Morty: Break...? Arsé-kun: Walter: Uncle...?! Sheepy: Morty: Maybe. My memory was already bad. Sheepy: Satoru: It's much worse. You should get a check up with the doctors later. Sheepy: Satoru: Mr. Shoggoth, you seem shocked that Cthulhu is Duncan's uncle. Sheepy: Satoru: It's understandable. Not very many people know. Arsé-kun: Walter: .... Wait, were you talking to me? Sheepy: Satoru: Of course. You're the only shoggoth here. Arsé-kun: Walter: .... Hoy.... Sheepy: Morty:.....?! Arsé-kun: *Walter squats down to Satoru's level* Arsé-kun: Walter: Kid, you can't just announce that sorta thing... Sheepy: Satoru: Well, if Morty's looking for you, it's because you committed some petty crime. Sheepy: Morty: He's...? Arsé-kun: Walter: Not that. Announcing what someone is like that can get them caught up in a lot of trouble. Sheepy: Satoru: I guess so. Sheepy: Satoru: But you didn't do such a good job at hiding it, either. Why pull the ID stunt? That was your downfall. Arsé-kun: Walter: Like I said. I may be stupid. Sheepy: Satoru: I understand. Sheepy: Satoru: The next time you commit a crime and someone questions you, here is what you do. Sheepy: Satoru: You give them the bare minimum. Sheepy: Satoru: The more details you give, the more threads they have to pull on. Sheepy: Morty: Please don't make my job harder! Sheepy: Satoru: Do your job and I won't make it harder. Arsé-kun: Duncan: *drinking the coffee* That's kinda mean, innit? Sheepy: Satoru: It is. Sorry. Sheepy: Satoru: We were only dunking him in the coffee so you wouod notice the connection. Arsé-kun: Walter: Can I have that back?? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. We don't need it aymore. Arsé-kun: *Walter gets the ID (Actually part of himself) back.* Sheepy: Satoru: By the way. Sheepy: Satoru: Before you get punished for your crimes, I have one more suggestion for you. Sheepy: Satoru: You have to be careful how you commit your crimes. If you don't make it feasible for humans, you narrow the possibilities tremendously. It'll quickly point back to you because they'll figure out your weakness. Sheepy: Morty:...Please stop giving people advice on how to get away with crimes. Arsé-kun: Duncan: He's right too! Sheepy: Morty: That's the problem! Arsé-kun: Har: *finally joining the situation, having been at the counter this whole time* I have... So many questions. Sheepy: Morty:...Me too, but we can just leave them for when we bring him back. You'll go with us, won't you? Arsé-kun: Har: I can't leave you alone for ten minutes, can I? Sheepy: Morty: Sorry, Har. You're just that big of a help. Sheepy: Holmes: I can take him from here, if you'd like. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. You're not going to have fun. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Hello, De'ctive! Sheepy: Holmes: Hello, Duncan. Good work uncovering the culprit! Arsé-kun: Duncan: We helped!!! Sheepy: Holmes: You sure did! Sheepy: Holmes: If you work hard, you could become a detective someday! Arsé-kun: *Walter looks uneasy. Not because of Holmes, no.* Arsé-kun: Duncan: That's a lot of work! Arsé-kun: Duncan: Hmmm. I think I'd ratha run someone over! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, it's up to you. Sheepy: Holmes: Anyway, I'll be going now. Let's go... what is your name? Sheepy: Holmes: I didn't catch it. Arsé-kun: Walter: ........ Not here and not now. *still very uneasily looking at Aza, who is staring back* Sheepy: Holmes: I understand. Let's leave, then. Sheepy: Morty:....Well. That's that, I suppose. I wasn't expecting my first case upon returning to be like that. Sheepy: Holmes: I understand. Let's leave, then. Sheepy: Morty:....Well. That's that, I suppose. I wasn't expecting my first case upon returning to be like that. Arsé-kun: Duncan: It's hard to expect a lot of thing. Sheepy: Morty: It really is... Sheepy: Satoru: Of course, it's important to think of all the worst case scenarios and prepare for them, but you'll always miss one or two. Arsé-kun: Duncan: Or three. Sheepy: Satoru: It's possible. Sheepy: Satoru: By the way. If you have memory problems, there's no shame in writing things down as you talk to people of interest or observe things. This is a normal practice. Holmes is just different. Sheepy: Morty:....Yes. Arsé-kun: Duncan: De'ctive doesn't know about the sun. He should write things down. Sheepy: Satoru: He doesn't know about it because it isn't relevant. He's not actually forgetful. Arsé-kun: Aza: *who stayed put* I have told him four times. Sheepy: Satoru: Is that possible? Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... Why would it not? Sheepy: Satoru: It just seems like a good way to break his brain. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Did not consider that. Arsé-kun: Har: ........ *he just kinda hooks Morty's arm in his own and starts leaving* Sheepy: Morty: Where are we going? Arsé-kun: Har: Anywhere else. Sheepy: Morty: Lead the way, then. Arsé-kun: *Har drags him to the Zann building.* Sheepy: Morty: Do you think Garry is back? Arsé-kun: Har: Probably? It'll probably be quiet anyway. Sheepy: Morty: He is pretty quiet, yes... Sheepy: Morty: So is his brother. Sheepy: Morty: Maybe they aren't busy and we can talk with them. Arsé-kun: Har: If they are, that's too bad. Special occasion. I'm sober. Sheepy: Morty: Very true! Sheepy: Morty: Let's go and see if they're in. Arsé-kun: Har: Lets do it my way. Sheepy: Morty: Your way? Arsé-kun: Har: *bashing his entire self into the door* ARE YOU HERE?! Arsé-kun: *If Garry screaming from being violently startled isn't an indication, here it plainly: Yes. Yes they are there.* Arsé-kun: Har: Garry's here. Sheepy: Morty: I feel like there's another way we could have handled it. Arsé-kun: Har: Absolutely not. Sheepy: Morty: Well, let's just wait until he gets the door. Arsé-kun: Garry: *on the other side of the door* Oh, I can't find it! I've lost the door! Sheepy: Morty: ...How? Arsé-kun: Garry: Oh! *he opens the door* I wouldn't have joked if I'd known it was both of you! Hello!! Sheepy: Morty: Hello. Did you just get back? Arsé-kun: Garry: We did. Sheepy: Morty: You may want to check to see if any of your food is missing. Arsé-kun: Garry: Hm? I didn't see anything missing. I found it more odd that nothing has expired. Sheepy: Morty: What? Sheepy: Morty: Has it really not been that long...? Arsé-kun: Garry: A little less than two weeks. Sheepy: Morty: It feels much longer than that. Arsé-kun: Garry: It really did, huh? But macarons wouldn't stay this soft in the fridge for this long. It's a little weird. Sheepy: Morty: That's... really weird. Arsé-kun: Garry: ... Right, come in! Sheepy: Morty: Thank you. *He takes his hat off and enters* Arsé-kun: *Har follows him in* Arsé-kun: *Garry is here. TRASH is here. The dolls are here. Garry is not happy with either of these things, predictably* Sheepy: *Weiss is sitting in the corner, doodling in a notebook. He doesn't even look up to see Morty and Har.* Sheepy: Morty: There's monsters in your dorm and Toa dyed his hair... a lot changed over the past few weeks. Arsé-kun: Garry: That's Weiss. Toa's.... Somewhere. Sheepy: Morty:....Sorry, I don't recognize the name. Arsé-kun: Garry: You two didn't really talk more than two or three times. He's our oldest brother, if you needed the reminder. Sheepy: Morty: You have an older brother? Arsé-kun: Garry: We do. Sheepy: Morty:....Sorry, I'd forgotten. Arsé-kun: Garry: That's okay. *he plucks a doll off his arm and flings it across the room* Sheepy: Morty: How did the break go for you? Arsé-kun: Garry: It went well! I really needed the break. Sheepy: Morty: Great, great! I'm glad! Arsé-kun: Garry: Are you feeling any better? Sheepy: Morty: Some days are better than others. This is a better day. Arsé-kun: Garry: I'm glad to hear it. Sheepy: Morty: Thankfully, Har's been helping me out. I'm really lucky. Arsé-kun: Garry: Is he.... You know.... Actually sober? Sheepy: Morty: Recently, he has been. I can't recall a time that he's been drunk over the break. Arsé-kun: Har: I tol'ja my records currently a week! *he's back. macarons get* Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean I didn't drunky. Sheepy: Morty: So sneaky. I never noticed. Arsé-kun: Har: Hard to catch me being illegal if you're looking like an ostrich with a hangover. Sheepy: Morty: I can't help that I start feeling sick when my head gets bad... Arsé-kun: Har: Let me tease you for five goddamn minutes, Morty. Sheepy: Morty: You've teased me for more than five minutes over the span of your life. Arsé-kun: Har: I'm making up for your lack of humor! Arsé-kun: *garry's just glad they're getting along* Sheepy: Morty: L-lack of humor... Sheepy: Morty: I can tell great jokes. I just don't. Sheepy: Morty: Maybe I just don't laugh at your jokes because I've heard funnier. Arsé-kun: Har: Well, ex-cuse me that I think dick hardboiled is still funny. Sheepy: Morty:....That's your choice. Sheepy: Morty: I don't find it funny. Arsé-kun: Har: What part of fifty dangerous legs isn't funny?? Sheepy: Morty: The body horror... Arsé-kun: *Har offers Morty a macaron. sweet for brother* Sheepy: Morty: .....Aren't those Garry's? *He clearly wants one even so.* Arsé-kun: Garry: Feel free! Sheepy: Morty:...Thank you. *He accepts the macaron from Har* Sheepy: Morty: *He slowly eats the macaron. Tastes good.* Sheepy: Morty: ... Ah. I just remembered. Arsé-kun: Garry: :> ? Sheepy: Morty: I was on a case earlier and met a very creepy child. Sheepy: Morty: Apparently, everyone knows him... Arsé-kun: Garry: The blue one? I don't like him much either. Sheepy: Morty: There were two creepy children, but the blue one was worse Arsé-kun: Garry: Two... That's worse than usual! Sheepy: Morty: The blue one was giving the culprit advice on how to get away with crimes.. Arsé-kun: Garry: He's.... Like that. Sheepy: Morty: Who knew that the return to campus would be so strange. Hopefully this isn't a testament of things to come. Arsé-kun: *Garry and Har look at each other. Neither say the obvious* Sheepy: Morty: By the way, is everything back to normal with you? Sheepy: Morty: You're not dying on occasion anymore, are you? Arsé-kun: Garry: That... That was Toa, and it's been mostly sorted out thankfully. Sheepy: Morty: It was? I misremembered, then. Good to hear that he's alright now. Sheepy: Morty: Did I ask why you have monsters in your dorm room? Arsé-kun: Garry: Nope. That's TRASH. Weiss made it. I suppose you see it as it is and not a rabbit? Sheepy: Morty: Is that thing supposed to be a rabbit? Arsé-kun: Garry: To some people, apparently. Sheepy: Morty: Where are its ears? Arsé-kun: Garry: I don't know. Sheepy: Weiss: Your sanity affects your p-perception of it... S...so if you're okay, you'll see it as... as it is. *He hides his face behind his sketchbook* Arsé-kun: Garry: Unless you're like... ten or something. Kids tend to see it as the rabbit. Sheepy: Morty: You named your creation TRASH? Isn't that a bit.... what is the word... Arsé-kun: Garry: Rude? Sheepy: Morty: A term for self loathing... Arsé-kun: Har: ...... So.... Weird question. Sheepy: Morty: Yes? Arsé-kun: Har: I saw it blue when I came in but now it's pink. Am I dying? Sheepy: Weiss:.....Is your head okay? Arsé-kun: Har: Yes? Sheepy: Weiss: TRASH will change appearance depending on your sanity. TRASH is blue. Sheepy: Morty: It's blue for me. Sheepy: Morty:...Har, are you okay? Have I been leaning on you too much? Arsé-kun: Har: You didn't do that. It's, uh. The... What's the word? Arsé-kun: Har: Slut. No. Sheepy: Morty: Eh? Sheepy: Morty: Har... I never knew... Arsé-kun: Har: Eh, whatever, it's fine as long as I don- What? Sheepy: Morty:....Well, it's your business. Arsé-kun: Har: What?? Arsé-kun: Garry: .... Is the word you wanted "slug"- Arsé-kun: Har: Yes! Sheepy: Morty: What? Sheepy: Morty: Har isn't in a secret relationship? Arsé-kun: Har: *PFFFFFFFF* Arsé-kun: Har: I wish! Sheepy: Morty: What? No? Sheepy: Morty: You'll be fine so long as you what? Arsé-kun: Har: "Don't leave this room alone" is what I was saying! Sheepy: Morty: I won't let you leave. Sheepy: Weiss:.....Scary. Arsé-kun: Har: Worst comes to worst, hope someone's got a tazer. Sheepy: Morty: I don't want to be tazed again. Sheepy: Weiss: Toa is out. Arsé-kun: *Despite everything, nothing actually happens, which is also odd.* Sheepy: Morty: Maybe it was just a false call? Arsé-kun: Har: No way. That was a huge rabbit earlier. Sheepy: Morty: Is it a rabbit anymore? Arsé-kun: Har: No, it's back to being a big ol' ragdoll. I feel like I failed a test or something. Sheepy: Morty: It's a good one to fail. Arsé-kun: Har: I failed so hard it looped back to succeeding. Sheepy: Morty: Exactly! Arsé-kun: *Har is Thinking* Arsé-kun: Har: Did you guys ever solve where these guys were comin' from? *holding up a doll* Sheepy: Weiss: Me. Arsé-kun: Har: Oh ho! Mystery solved! Sheepy: Weiss: Was it really a mystery? Arsé-kun: Har: It is when you're tryin' to figure out where to get one! Sheepy: Weiss:...You want one? Arsé-kun: Har: Maybe not one of These, but... Yeah. Sheepy: Weiss: I can make one for you. Sheepy: Morty: *He looks displeased* Arsé-kun: Har: ... What's that look for?! Sheepy: Morty: No reason... Arsé-kun: Har: I don't mean I want a living little menace to bite our ankles! Is that what you're worried about? Sheepy: Weiss: Not alive? Arsé-kun: Har: I'd rather not have to dig my keys out of one daily, ho, but it's fine if they are. Sheepy: Weiss: I can make it. Sheepy: Weiss: I'll work on it soon. Arsé-kun: Har: .... *he glances at Morty. are you still listening?* Sheepy: Morty: ...? Arsé-kun: Har: Anyway!! Sheepy: Morty: Did you need something? Arsé-kun: Har: Nope! Arsé-kun: *Har decides to inspect TRASH. Hello!* Sheepy: *TRASH is just happily sitting with Weiss!* Arsé-kun: *Har respects that. Lets Vibe* Sheepy: Weiss:....Do you have an outfit color you want? Arsé-kun: Har: ... Yeah. White. Sheepy: Weiss: White... I can do that. Arsé-kun: Har: .... *glances at Morty again* Sheepy: *Morty isn't paying any attention. He just looks like he's zoning out.* Arsé-kun: Har: ... About what I was saying, the reason I made the not alive comment was 'cause I wanna also send one to my old man, but it might scare him outta his skin. Ain't hard to do... Might be easier to scare than Gare-bear. Arsé-kun: Har: And this one, well, it'd be a little hard to give to the right person due to circumstances. Sheepy: Weiss: So you want me to make a gift for someone you can't give it to? Arsé-kun: Har: When you word it that way.... Sheepy: Weiss: So it's a gift for your dad instead? Arsé-kun: Har: Yeah. Sheepy: Weiss: I can do that, although... most people think that the dolls are creepy. Are you really sure? Arsé-kun: Har: Yeah, I'm sure. Sheepy: Weiss: I'll make it, then. Arsé-kun: Har: owo)b Sheepy: Weiss:.......So did you want one or two? I don't really get your request. Arsé-kun: Har: One. I was thinkin' out loud. Sheepy: Weiss:.......*He sneaks a look at Har and hides back behind his sketchbook* ........ Arsé-kun: Har: ? Sheepy: Weiss: You look bad. Arsé-kun: Har: I know. Sheepy: Weiss: Why? Arsé-kun: Har: .... Eternal hangover, I guess. Sheepy: Weiss: Despite not drinking? Arsé-kun: Har: Even despite that. I guess it's just my Look now. Sheepy: Weiss: I think you could look better. Sheepy: Weiss: That sounds like stress. Maybe you should get a hobby. Arsé-kun: Har: I should probably get back into those... Sheepy: Weiss: It may make you feel better. Sheepy: Weiss: How much do you sleep? Arsé-kun: Har: That I do enough of. Sheepy: Weiss: Huh... Sheepy: Weiss: That's a surprise. Arsé-kun: Har: What're you trying to say? Sheepy: Weiss: I just assumed that you'd have a bad sleep schedule... Sheepy: *Speaking of sleeping, Morty is wrapped up in his coat on the sofa, napping.* Arsé-kun: *He deserves it. Leave him alone* Sheepy: Weiss: Usually when people are really stressed, their sleep is affected by it... Arsé-kun: *Garry COULD sass him about this but chooses not to* Sheepy: *Satoru snuck in at some point and is talking to the dolls.* Arsé-kun: Garry: ... Sheepy: *Satoru is showing them a spider.* Sheepy: *The spider, realizing that it has a window of opportunity, escapes his hands and dashes under some furniture!* Arsé-kun: Garry: ........................ Sheepy: Satoru: It ran away. Arsé-kun: Garry: *pained* why would you release that in here. Sheepy: Satoru: I didn't release it. Sheepy: Satoru: It escaped. Sheepy: Satoru: Most spiders are harmless. It's okay. Arsé-kun: Garry: Most...... Sheepy: Satoru: Some spiders can kill full grown adults with one bite. That's not this one. Sheepy: Satoru: But if you go to Australia, you'll find spiders as big as your face. Those aren't the ones you have to worry the most about because you can at least see them coming. Sheepy: Satoru: This one may just take up residence under a chair or sofa and catch bugs for you. Arsé-kun: Garry: :'>'''''''''' Sheepy: Satoru: It's probably not the only one in your house. So it's okay, right? Arsé-kun: *BEING GARRY IS SUFFERING.* Sheepy: Satoru: So... ummm... Arsé-kun: *har attempts to catch the spider. it goes* Sheepy: Satoru: There was an art museum, right? Arsé-kun: Garry: "Was"? Well, yes, I suppose that would be correct. Sheepy: Satoru: So... Sheepy: Satoru: Your brothers and you should be careful about who you take advice from. Arsé-kun: Garry: ...... who told you what happened? Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar. He's the one who gave the advice. Arsé-kun: *Garry goes through all 5 stages of grief at once* Sheepy: Satoru: He thought it was funny. Sheepy: Satoru: He didn't expect all of that to happen, so he was pleasantly surprised. He's not a good guy to get advice from. Sheepy: Weiss:......uncle nyar? Sheepy: Satoru: The janitor. He probably did it because of the graffiti. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar is nice, but sometimes he causes problems for fun. You got involved in a family feud due to your artistic capabilities. Sheepy: Satoru: Sorry, Garry. He won't apologize to you for messing up your family, so I'll apologize for him. Arsé-kun: Garry: Th-thanks?? Sheepy: Satoru: He meant it entirely. Sheepy: Satoru: He won't improve his behavior and will continue doing things like this. Sheepy: Satoru: But I'll give you a bug to make up for it. Arsé-kun: Garry: Please don't. Sheepy: Satoru: You don't like bugs? Arsé-kun: Garry: Not really, no.... The dolls will probably eat it as well. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Ant doesn't like bugs either. Sheepy: Satoru: I like rhinos too. But I can't give you a rhino. Arsé-kun: *Background event of Har trying to catch this spider continues* Sheepy: Satoru: The only rhino I have is Pointy. Pointy is my friend. You can't have him. Sorry. Arsé-kun: Garry: I wouldn't take him from you. He follows you everywhere. Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. He's a gift from my parents. Sheepy: Satoru: But I bet if you go to the store, you can get your own rhino. Arsé-kun: *there is a Knock* Sheepy: *Weiss tenses up* Sheepy: *Satoru approaches the door and opens it like he belongs there* Sheepy: Satoru: It's okay. You don't have to knock. I just walked in. Arsé-kun: *Casual Thanny for casual Frid--- It's Monday. It's not Friday. Anyway, he puts Toa down just inside the room. There's the man.* Sheepy: Toa: Th-thanks for the escort... I think.... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Quite welcome. You were not getting off of the ground otherwise. Sheepy: Toa:....I had a feeling that that was the case. Sheepy: Satoru: I didn't know that you were an escort like Holmes. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... I suppose I am, in a manner of speaking. Sheepy: Weiss: Wh-why is D...Death at our doorstep...?! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Happenstance. I was not here for you. Sheepy: Weiss:....Not to take anyone away...? Arsé-kun: Har: ??? :3 ??? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I am not here to take anyone, no. Sheepy: Satoru: The campus is covered in ghosts and reapers. Thanatos is nicer than most of them. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....... *mourning his edgy public persona* Sheepy: Satoru: You also don't wander the halls of the hospital. Sheepy: Satoru: Lobo is meaner than you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: How dare you call out my plans like this. Sheepy: Satoru: Thanatos is competing with his pet dog... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... While I am here. *he glances at Har* You stopped at a very good time. Had you continued your self-destructive habits, I would have had to warn you. Sheepy: Satoru: The other reapers don't warn people, either. Sheepy: Weiss: The campus is covered in reapers that are more threatening than this one...? Sheepy: Weiss:.... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It is not. My student is about as threatening as this child's backpack. Sheepy: Weiss: Is that possible...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Very. Sheepy: Satoru: Rhinos make friends with birds that act as their eyes. Sheepy: Satoru: Rhinos are very good companions. Sheepy: Satoru: You're like a rhino, sort of. Arsé-kun: *Har is so fucking lost* Arsé-kun: *and Thanny is trapped by polite social convention. he doesn't wanna be here either. the SECOND satoru looks away, he's leaving* Sheepy: Satoru: If you want to know why you're like a rhino, you can find out mkre by looking up "fun rhino facts" on Google dot com. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay? Have fun. Sheepy: Satoru: Tell me your favorite rhino fact when I see you again. Okay? Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... I will consider it. Sheepy: Satoru: I'll look forward to it. Have fun looming over people ominously. Bye. Arsé-kun: *Thanny manages to escape. Peaceful Death, everybody.* Arsé-kun: *Thanny said he was going to the hospital. He's Death. That cannot be good.* Sheepy: *Who are you visiting, Thanny?* Arsé-kun: *Lucan. Where are you, brat?* Sheepy: *Lucan is in bed, where he should be. He just woke up. He's tired.* Sheepy: Lucan: *He gives Thanny a sleepy look* ....? Arsé-kun: Thanny: My apologies. Is now a bad time? Sheepy: Lucan:....No, go ahead. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Are you certain? I can stand to wait a couple of minutes. Sheepy: Lucan: I'm awake now. Go ahead. Sheepy: Lucan:...Although I already have a feeling I know why you're here. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Do you, now...? Sheepy: Lucan: There's very few reasons someone like you would want to visit me. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You're going to need to explain that to me. Sheepy: Lucan: You're Death, aren't you? So you're here to tell me that it's close to time. Arsé-kun: Thanny: It it not as close as you think it is, but that is part of it. Sheepy: Lucan:....? Sheepy: Lucan: Something else... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It is related to the matter, but yes. Sheepy: Lucan: I have no ideas then. Arsé-kun: *Thanny is briefly relieved that he isn't predictable. briefly* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Why would you? I hadn't told you yet. May I come in? Sheepy: Lucan: Please do. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos enters, making sure to close the door behind himself.* Sheepy: Lucan: Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Having been previously informed of your work ethic, letting you go without me at least making a job offer to you seemed... Unreasonable. Sheepy: Lucan: Job... offer? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Correct. Sheepy: Lucan:.......Despite my current state, you still want me to work for you... Arsé-kun: Thanny: That can be worked with. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can conclusively assume that buttling for the dead and undead was not ever something you ever considered as an occupation, but the offer is there no matter how your physical condition is. Sheepy: Lucan: The dead need a butler? Sheepy: Lucan: Balancing classes and a job may be hard... Sheepy: Lucan: ...But Watson can't snap at me about it if you're my employer, ahaha. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure he would understand. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Benefits to the job: You would not be permitted to die until you choose to, so your unexplained illness would not end you permanently. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Sheepy: Lucan: Will I be going places? I don't imagine I can do much from here... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes. As you would be working under me, I would be providing travel. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Arsé-kun: Thanny: You do not need to make a decision immediately. You have time. Sheepy: Lucan: I can start part time, can't I? Will I receive any training? Sheepy: Lucan: I want to finish college. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes to both. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Sheepy: Lucan: It's a tempting offer, but I want to think on it. Sheepy: Lucan: How can I contact you? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can leave you my personal number, and a few others in case I am occupied. Sheepy: Lucan:...*He picks up his phone, unlocks it, and holds it up for Thanny* Arsé-kun: *Thanny puts his own number in, then pauses while he decides if giving Crow's number is a good idea. It isn't. It Really Fucking Isn't.* Arsé-kun: *He chooses someone else that's a Goddamn Adult and NOT DIONYSUS.* Sheepy: *But Dio is such a good influence. He's so good at putting people under the influence.* Arsé-kun: *Denied* Sheepy: Lucan:...Thanks. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Quite welcome. Sheepy: Lucan: Should I just text you if I have any questions? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'll permit it. Sheepy: Lucan: Good to know. Sheepy: Lucan: I won't keep you. ... Oh. Right. Just one thing. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes? Sheepy: Lucan: Is that blue dog yours? He keeps wandering the halls of the hospital despite not being allowed to. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Formally, yes. Informally, he belongs to Rider. No, I cannot take him with me. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure you do. Sheepy: Lucan: Have a nice day. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You as well. If the doctors ask, I was not here. Sheepy: Lucan: I won't utter a word. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Thanny exits scene. Adios, cool guy* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... are you busy? You don't look busy. Arsé-kun: *Watson glances behind himself and gives Holmes A Look™* Arsé-kun: Watson: Please knock. Please. Sheepy: Holmes: If you're giving me annoyed looks, you must not be busy. Is one of your patients dead? Arsé-kun: Watson: What?? Sheepy: Holmes: No? Sheepy: Holmes: Or maybe you haven't discovered them yet? Arsé-kun: Watson: What spurred you to say something like that?! Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, so you didn't see him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Sherlock. Sheepy: Holmes: You need to be more aware of your surroundings... Arsé-kun: Watson: What the hell are you talking about? Sheepy: Holmes: Thanatos just left the hospital. Arsé-kun: Watson: ?! Arsé-kun: Watson: We're making rounds immediately. Sheepy: Holmes: It's important to pay attention to who enters and leaves the hospital. Please be more careful in the future. Sheepy: Holmes: Lead the way. Arsé-kun: *Watson more or less drags Holmes around to check on everyone.* Sheepy: Holmes: I wonder why he was here... Sheepy: Holmes: One would have thought Lobo would have alerted you to his presence out of excitement. Arsé-kun: Watson: Lobo is here constantly. Sheepy: Holmes: Despite not being allowed to be here. Arsé-kun: Watson: And he decided I was in need of being sniffed over today. Sheepy: Holmes: ....When? Arsé-kun: Watson: About.... Oh, say, ten minutes ago. Sheepy: Holmes:........ Sheepy: Holmes: Is it possible... Arsé-kun: Watson: Whatever you're thinking, probably. Sheepy: Holmes: What a smart dog he is! Sheepy: Holmes: Distracting any potential witnesses so his owner could leave unnoticed.. What a good boy...!! Arsé-kun: Watson: What talent. *not as enthusiastic* Sheepy: Holmes: I would have fallen for that, too. Very sorry for my critical words earlier! Sheepy: Holmes: So far they all seem fine. That's a good sign. Arsé-kun: Watson: That doesn't explain what he was here for... Sheepy: Holmes: He wouldn't come here without a reason for sure. Arsé-kun: Watson: He's not Crow. He doesn't just do rounds for fun. Sheepy: Holmes: So if he wasn't here to take someone, he was here to talk to someone. Not Lobo, clearly, considering that he was with you. Sheepy: Holmes:....As much as I understand the desire to go and talk to dogs. Arsé-kun: Watson: If he was here for Lobo, he would have been with Lobo. Sheepy: Holmes: They may not understand everything, but they're always happy to hear you talk. Most people don't seem to feel that way about me... Ah. Yes. That's true. Sheepy: Holmes: So, it was either a doctor or one of the patients, and the patient seems more likely. After all, he wanted to hide his visit from you. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you're correct, most likely a patient. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, it's too soon to say he wanted to, I guess... that's just based on Lobo's behavior. Sheepy: Holmes: For what reason would he want to visit a patient... Arsé-kun: Watson: Who knows? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe one that's doing something that may kill them if not corrected? Hmm.. Arsé-kun: Watson: That applies to... A grand total of three patients. Sheepy: Holmes: Who are they? Arsé-kun: Watson: Now, who do you think? Sheepy: Holmes: Okita, Okita, and Okita. Arsé-kun: Watson: He's certainly one of them. Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: Lucan... Arsé-kun: Watson: That's two. Sheepy: Holmes: Who's the third? Arsé-kun: Watson: Shuu. You're in 4th place. Sheepy: Holmes: Fourth place... I'll need to work harder to win. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll burn your soul to cinders if you reach first place. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... Sheepy: Holmes: I thought doctors weren't allowed ro harm people. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you of all people manage to reach "Worst self care on campus" top spot, as your husband I need to kick you down a peg. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha! I'd like to see you try! Arsé-kun: Watson: Your violin is flammable. Do stop. Sheepy: Holmes: W-Watson?! Sheepy: Holmes: My Stradivarius is priceless...! Arsé-kun: Watson: So is your life. It's not alive. Do shut up. Sheepy: Holmes: So cruel... Sheepy: Holmes: I was just thinking that this is vaguely like a date, with you holding my hand, and then you threaten my Stradivarius. So cruel. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... No comment. Sheepy: Holmes: Although, this isn't a very good setting for a date... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I'm going to open his door. Stand back. Sheepy: *Holmes stands back* Arsé-kun: *Watson knocks on Okita's door* Sheepy: Okita: Come in. Arsé-kun: *Watson opens the door, keeping his metal arm at the ready- He expects a sword in his direction* Sheepy: *Okita is sitting on his bed, cleaning his sword. Safe.* Arsé-kun: Watson: How are you doing this afternoon? Sheepy: Okita: Feeling great. Arsé-kun: Watson: I wonder why. Perhaps you actually took your medications? Could that be it? Sheepy: Okita: Something about not being in the same household with horrible violin noises is healing. Arsé-kun: Watson: Ahaha. Sheepy: Okita: You really have it rough, don't you, Dr. Watson? Sheepy: Okita: And... perhaps I did. Arsé-kun: Watson: I see. Would that have anything to do with your doses being changed? Sheepy: Okita: Yeah. That, and... Sheepy: Okita: Hmm.... was I told not to talk about this? I don't recall. Arsé-kun: Watson: No, most likely not. Sheepy: Okita: It's been boring today. I thought Lucan was asleep, but he had a guest over. Sheepy: Okita: Am I being rejected...? That takes guts. Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Watson: That was my next question, thank you. *he ignores the rest of that* Sheepy: Okita: Yeah, getting shoved into a coffin made me reconsider the medicine. Sheepy: Okita: And living with you made me realize just how valuable being healthy is! Arsé-kun: Watson: I was actually going to ask if you knew why your doses changed in your digital chart, but that tells me more than I need to know. He's involved. Sheepy: Okita: Maybe so. Arsé-kun: Watson: Was the man with the coffin Lucan's visitor, if you know? Sheepy: Okita: It sounded like him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Concerning. Thank you, that's all I wanted to know. Sheepy: Okita: Maybe. Maybe not. Sheepy: Okita: It sounded like him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Concerning. Thank you, that's all I wanted to know. Sheepy: Okita: You're welcome. Hey, here's some advice for you. Sheepy: Okita: It's okay to wear earplugs when you need it. Arsé-kun: Watson: Well aware. Sheepy: Okita: Well, good luck! Arsé-kun: Watson: Thank you. I may need it. Sheepy: Okita: He should be easier to deal with than usual. Arsé-kun: Watson: We'll see about that. Arsé-kun: *Watson finally leaves* Arsé-kun: Watson: It was Lucan. How much did you listen to? Sheepy: Holmes:...........Do you really wear earplugs when I play? *moping* Arsé-kun: Watson: No, and focus. Sheepy: Holmes: I heard all of it. Arsé-kun: Watson: Good. Let's go. Sheepy: *Holmes follows Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson knocks on Lucan's door* Sheepy: Lucan: ...Who is it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Unfortunately, me, one of your many doctors. Sheepy: Lucan:....Oh, Dr. Watson. Feel free to open the door. I can't get it. Arsé-kun: *Watson enters* Sheepy: *Lucan is in bed. He looks like he just woke up (because he did)* Arsé-kun: Watson: Ah. Sorry for waking you. Sheepy: Lucan: It's fine. I can just go back to sleep when you're done. Arsé-kun: Watson: I presume this is the second time you've been woken up today? I'll make it short. Sheepy: Lucan: Is it? ...Ah. Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Watson: Was it you who had an unregistered visitor today? Someone was apparently here on this floor. Sheepy: Lucan: Maybe. I think I let someone in. I don't really remember clearly. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I see. Sheepy: Lucan: Who was it? Arsé-kun: Watson: ... If you're unsure, I'd rather not worry you. Okita said he heard someone as well, so I wanted to check with you. Sheepy: Lucan: I hope you find who you're looking for. ...Sorry I can't be of more help. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's all right. I'll leave you be. Sheepy: Lucan: Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Watson leaves* Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I'm vexed. Give me your opinion. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes what? Sheepy: Holmes: My opinion on what part? Arsé-kun: Watson: Any of it. Sheepy: Holmes: Well. I'll tell you what I'm sure of. Sheepy: Holmes: He was here. Sheepy: Holmes: He visited Lucan. Arsé-kun: Watson: A little less obvious, please. Sheepy: Holmes: The bits that I'm less sure on.. Sheepy: Holmes:...The time is not now! Arsé-kun: Watson: ............. Arsé-kun: *Watson turns from him and just starts hobbling away. Nope. Not doing that today.* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson, come back... Arsé-kun: Watson: *glancing back* Well, if the time isn't now, then I should get back to work. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if I say things I'm unsure of, it could push you in the wrong direction...! Arsé-kun: Watson: Then just say you aren't sure yet. There's no need for that critical nuisance. Sheepy: Holmes: He didn't seem afraid, so it wasn't to tell him that his time is soon unless he corrected his behavior. Arsé-kun: Watson: And he doesn't just make casual rounds. It's something else. Sheepy: Holmes: He was trying to hide his presence from you. He never wanted you to find out. Arsé-kun: Watson: We need more information. Sheepy: Holmes: The one who has all the information refuses to talk. Sheepy: Holmes: Which means... the time to solve this mystery... Arsé-kun: Watson: Is later today. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you believe that? Arsé-kun: Watson: Sure. We can come back and ask when he's alert. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, I have a new threat for you if you don't take care of yourself. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll cut off my braid and grow out a mustache. Sheepy: Holmes:... Sheepy: Holmes: I'll never look at you ever again. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll tie the braid around your damn neck. Sheepy: Holmes: I'll just close my eyes and imagine the Watson I know as I get strangled...! Sheepy: Holmes: I'll never lose the ability to dream! Sheepy: Holmes: You are incapable of growing a mustache. Arsé-kun: Watson: Wrong. Sheepy: Holmes: Just like me! Arsé-kun: Watson: Two wrong. Sheepy: Holmes: If you ever grow a beard, I will refuse to look at you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then take care of yourself. Sheepy: Holmes: I will sleep looking away from you so I don't risk a glance. Arsé-kun: Watson: Have you eaten since we split up today? I assume not. Sheepy: Holmes: ..... Sheepy: Holmes: You know, I saw the strangest scene today. Arsé-kun: Watson: You can tell me on the way. My break is soon. Sheepy: Holmes: Your break is soon... Sheepy: Holmes: I watched Satoru and Duncan waterboard someone in coffee. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm buying you something to eat, and if you don't, I'll find a new------ Arsé-kun: Watson: ........ Arsé-kun: Watson: Excuse me? Sheepy: Holmes: Hot coffee. Arsé-kun: Watson: I now have several questions. Sheepy: Holmes: It was a... .... Sheepy: Holmes:........ Sheepy: Holmes: He split part of himself off to trick Morty with a fake ID. Sheepy: Holmes: Duncan caught the part of him that he split off. Arsé-kun: Watson: Interesting. Was that who we were looking for? Sheepy: Holmes: Satoru had Duncan stick it in hot coffee. Sheepy: Holmes: It's the thief of the coffee, alcohol, and cheese, yes. Sheepy: Holmes: Satoru gave him advice on how to be a good criminal afterwards. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Like grandfather, like son. Sheepy: Holmes: It's to be expected. Sheepy: Holmes: Food picked by Watson... probably will be good! Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll make sure of it. Arsé-kun: *Watson and Holmes leave campus for lunch! Hooray* Sheepy: Holmes: A special outing... Arsé-kun: Watson: I believe that suffices as a date. Sheepy: Holmes: Any location can be a date spot. Even crime scenes. Secretly. Arsé-kun: Watson: Just because we did that once doesn't mean we should repeat it. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, any time we're out solving crimes, it's almost like a date. Arsé-kun: Watson: Please don't imply murder scenes are also dates. Sheepy: Holmes: The zoo could be a good date spot. We can look at dogs there. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: The aquarium, too. We can look at dogs there. Sheepy: Holmes: But that requires that we both have free time... and how often does that happen? Arsé-kun: Watson: Virtually never. Sheepy: Holmes: That's why the crime scenes and the hospital have to be our date spots. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure we can do better than that. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: If not for the murderous enslaving creature in this lake, this would be a great date spot. Sheepy: Holmes: So true! Sheepy: Holmes: You think the slug ever takes a vacation? Arsé-kun: Watson: Do I think a slug takes vacation? How would I know? Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if I don't know, you might. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't. Does your friend know? Sheepy: Holmes: Well? Arsé-kun: *no input from the galactic peanut gallery* Sheepy: Holmes: He's asleep. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's a shame. Sheepy: Holmes:.....Hmm? Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm? Sheepy: Holmes: The slug. It's peeking out of the pond. Arsé-kun: *Watson looks. Glaaki is in fact staring out of the lake with his big stupid eyes* Sheepy: Holmes: I wonder why? Arsé-kun: Watson: Er... It's larger than I believed it was. Sheepy: Holmes: It's way too big... slugs are supposed to be tiny. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki burbles slightly in irritation. how dare you* Sheepy: Holmes: I think it's mad. Arsé-kun: Watson: We should probably go. Sheepy: Holmes: I agree. Arsé-kun: Watson: Me too Sheepy: *Holmes turns around to start walking away* Arsé-kun: *Watson manages to tear his eyes away from Glaaki, so he can also leave* Sheepy: Holmes: Presumably it can't follow us... Arsé-kun: Watson: I do certainly hope not. Sheepy: Holmes: Slugs aren't enough like dogs to count... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... We need to work on your definition of dog. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm? Sheepy: Holmes: A dog is... Arsé-kun: Watson: A dog is a dog and nothing else. A seal isn't a dog. A shark isn't a dog, either. Sheepy: Holmes:...There are hairless dogs. There are dogs with less than four legs. So a furry four legged mammal isn't it. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 5 Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Both of them miss the Single, Very Thick Tendril coming up from the lake with Intent.* Sheepy: Holmes: Seals bark, just like dogs. Both are mammals. Both have noses and whiskers. Sheepy: Holmes: But only one belongs to the canidae family. Arsé-kun: Watson: Seals are not canines. Neither are cats, Duncan, or deer. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Ignis I will relent on. Sheepy: Holmes: Werewolves are canines. Arsé-kun: Watson: Are they always, though? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... Sheepy: Holmes: I think so. Sheepy: Holmes: They're half wolf, so half canine. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not sure that's correct, but I agree with the overall ruling. Sheepy: Holmes: Some are born werewolves. What if they're born during a full moon? Do they come out a wolf? Arsé-kun: Watson: If the moonlight isn't touching them, would it? Sheepy: Holmes: Does that affect anything? Arsé-kun: Watson: Probably? Sheepy: Holmes: The moonlight shouldn't set them off because sunlight doesn't. Sheepy: Holmes: So maybe it's just a cycle they all experience in sync? Arsé-kun: Watson: Why would the sun matter here? Sheepy: Holmes: Moonlight is reflected sunlight. Isn't it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, you know that, but not how many stars we have? Sheepy: Holmes: I know that now. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, do you? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. It's 3. Arsé-kun: Watson: ............ Arsé-kun: *Watson stopped to apply hand to face* Sheepy: Holmes:.......I'm kidding. Arsé-kun: *hey guys. hey. do either of you want to worry about the weird shadow over you? or the Big Tendril? At all?* Sheepy: Holmes: There's an infinite number of stars in the sky, but only one matters to us. Arsé-kun: Watson: You finally figured that out.... Incredible. Sheepy: Holmes:....It's dark. Arsé-kun: *ACE DETECTIVE* Sheepy: *Holmes looks behind him* Arsé-kun: *THE TENDRIL.* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson, look out!! Arsé-kun: *Watson whips around to look out, but gets body slammed by the sweeping tendril and launched faaaar into the lake! Failed the quick time event.* Sheepy: Holmes: WATSON!! Sheepy: *Holmes takes off towards the lake* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is Observing and preparing for a second #SLUGSWEEP. All three of his eyes are on Holmes* Sheepy: Holmes: *He's panicking. How can he get Watson out?! He can't swim!* Arsé-kun: *Neither can Watson, if Watson not being visible is any indication. Maybe.* Sheepy: Holmes: How do I...?! Sheepy: Holmes:...There's one thing. ... I just have to hope it works, or we'll both drown...! Arsé-kun: *While Holmes is panicking, an even bigger tentacle comes out of the lake and drags Glaaki back down. goodbye. you've been cane hooked off the stage* Sheepy: *Holmes spreads out his wings and flinches* Arsé-kun: *Those! The things he has!* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson!!! Don't worry! I'm coming! Sheepy: *Holmes takes off into the air rather clumsily, but he's up!* Arsé-kun: *From the air, he can see Watson trying to keep his head above water. There he is!* Sheepy: Holmes: !!! *He approaches Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson manages to grab ahold!* Sheepy: *Holmes slowly drags Watson towards the shore. Every so often, it looks like Holmes is going to drop into the lake and join Watson.* Arsé-kun: *As it gets more and more shallow, Watson needs less and less help.* Sheepy: Holmes: J-just a bit more...! Arsé-kun: *They get close enough to the shore that Watson can make landfall* Sheepy: *Holmes's wings suddenly give out! He lets out a pained yelp and crashes into the shoreline.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Sherlock..! Sheepy: Holmes: *He's panting, partly from the exertion and partly from the pain* S-sorry... I... can't get you the rest of the way... Arsé-kun: Watson: This was... *he's also breathing heavily. Absolutely no wind in his sails* This was far enough... Sheepy: Holmes: Wh-when I saw you get tossed like that, I...! John, tell me you aren't hurt, are you?! Nothing's broken, is it?! Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't think so, no.... Bruised, certainly. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank goodness, thank goodness...! *He looks like he's on the brink of tears* Arsé-kun: Watson: I should be the one thanking goodness here..! Sheepy: Holmes: Let's... get out of the lake. Arsé-kun: Watson: Y... Yes, let's. Arsé-kun: *Watson throws his free hand around Holmes, shifting his shoulder forward the same way a certain angel does when he puts his wing around people. No wing. So sad. Other hand reserved for the iron grip on his cane.* Sheepy: Holmes: A-are you up to walking...? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not spectacularly, but we need to move. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm sorry... I think I blew out my back. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... Arsé-kun: Watson: .... I'll see if my phone survived. Sheepy: Holmes: It was worth it because you're okay...! *His wings twitch, causing him to yelp* Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... what a date... ... ... Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes:.....Cold. Arsé-kun: Watson: Eventful... Here. Let me try something. Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: *Watson grabs ahold of some tall lake plant grass away from Holmes. It catches fire. Warmth.* Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't have the energy to be showy about it. Good enough. Sheepy: Holmes: Ah...? Sheepy: Holmes: I'd forgotten you could do that... Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't think either of us are going very far until we're picked up. Hah. Fantastic date. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha... There wasn't even a dog. Arsé-kun: *As Holmes says this, the shark that lives in the lake pokes its head out. Water dog(????)* Sheepy: Holmes: ...There was a dog after all. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Holmes, that's not...... Oh, fine. There's a dog. Sheepy: *Holmes leans closer to Watson and gingerly wraps his less bad wing around him. Maybe it's not a cool wing hug but it's good enough.* Arsé-kun: *Watson leans into it. warm.* Sheepy: Holmes:...Raphael will be angry when he finds out what I've done. Ahahahaha... Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe. He might also say something like... Arsé-kun: Watson: "You used them! Good job!" Sheepy: Holmes:....Both? Arsé-kun: Watson: Both is good. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you think he can save us? Arsé-kun: Watson: I hope so. Sheepy: Holmes: If he can't...guess we'll get to vacation here. Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Watson: If he can't, he can send someone else. Sheepy: Holmes: Very true. Sheepy: Holmes:....You know. Sheepy: Holmes: If I'd gotten rid of them by now... I wouldn't have been able to... Arsé-kun: Watson: You were still considering that? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't know. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: Not anymore. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not now that you've proved their value. Sheepy: Holmes:...Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:.....I hope he gets here soon. Arsé-kun: Watson: As do I. This cannot be good for my leg. Sheepy: Holmes: Nor my back. Sheepy: Holmes: And the patients who now have one doctor... Arsé-kun: Watson: Only one? Sheepy: Holmes: Just Dr. Roman, right? Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Arsé-kun: Watson: Our Fucking Daughter, you moron. Sheepy: Holmes:....Sorry. I forgot. Arsé-kun: Watson: Stop forgetting. Fill an entire shelf of your memory library with "My daughter is a licensed doctor". Sheepy: Holmes: It's easy to forget... Arsé-kun: Watson: You say that about most things. Sheepy: Holmes: Most things are easy to forget. Arsé-kun: Watson: I noticed. Sheepy: Holmes: Doesn't it take an incredibly long time to become a doctor? Arsé-kun: Watson: It does. Sheepy: Holmes: How does a child cram in enough semesters to become a doctor over ten years before most people get a license? Sheepy: Holmes: Most classes aren't ones you can do at your own pace. It's really a mystery. Arsé-kun: Watson: By being a prodigy and a genius. Sheepy: Holmes: Huh... Sheepy: Holmes: Being a genius must be hard. You'll always be a social outcast... Arsé-kun: Watson: Must be? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm? It probably is. I wouldn't know from experience. Arsé-kun: *Watson raises an eyebrow* Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Watson: Famed genius detective Sherlock Holmes doesn't know from experience? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... I've always been oblivious to it, then. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not genius, anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: Anyone could do it. Sheepy: Holmes: There's no fully original crimes. The more crimes you know about in extreme detail, the better chance you have of making connections. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure there's an exception somewhere. Sheepy: Holmes: I'd like to find that exception. Sheepy: Holmes: It'd be truly interesting... Arsé-kun: Watson: I can't say I share than enthusiasm, but good luck. Sheepy: Holmes: You wouldn't join me? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'd follow you into hell. You know this. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha! I can always count on you! Arsé-kun: Watson: I sure hope you can. Sheepy: Misyr: Not the most romantic date spot, huh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm! It could be if not for the creatures! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh! The creatures. Arsé-kun: Watson: You missed the creatures. Sheepy: Holmes: It was a slug. Arsé-kun: Watson: There's also a shark. Sheepy: Holmes: It's fresh water, isn't it? Do fresh water sharks exist? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you know... Sheepy: Misyr: Someone once did a water skiing trick that involved a shark being an obstacle. So Mint told me. Sheepy: Misyr: So if you ever are in danger from a shark, just jump it! Sheepy: Misyr: You could also headbutt it with great force and crush its internal organs. They aren't built to be hit. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Less about that! Priorities! Arsé-kun: Raph: What did you two DO?? Sheepy: Holmes: Nothing intentionally. Sheepy: Holmes: I pulled at least one muscle in my back. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson was going to drown and I can't swim, so I flew over and dragged him out. My back is screaming. Sheepy: Holmes: What if I tore something? Or broke something... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I don't know whether to congratulate you or lecture you. Arsé-kun: Watson: For the record, I got slammed into the lake and I cannot swim with these prosthetics on. I most certainly have something bruised. Sheepy: Holmes: Please check us when you bring us back. Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't need to ask for that. Arsé-kun: *Raph heals them both on the spot. Not a 100% but it's something* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr, you take one, I'll take the other. Sheepy: Misyr: Right. *He approaches Watson and picks him up* Arsé-kun: *Which leaves Raph with Holmes. Raph also makes sure to kick lakewater onto the fire to put it out* Sheepy: Misyr: Let's get going! Arsé-kun: *They Get Going* Sheepy: *Misyr arrives at the hospital* Arsé-kun: *Raph arrives just after him* Sheepy: Misyr: Feels so weird, bringing a doctor to a hospital... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's our natural enviroment. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess even doctors need to go to the doctor. Sheepy: *Misyr enters the hospital* Sheepy: Misyr: Where do I bring him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Third room down on the left, left side. That one's got extra space. Sheepy: *Misyr brings Watson to the room specified* Arsé-kun: *Raph brings Holmes into the same room* Sheepy: Holmes:...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Very welcome! Arsé-kun: *Raph starts inspecting Holmes' wings. What did you do THIS time??* Sheepy: *There's very little damage, but Holmes jumps when Raph inspects the part of fhe wing near the back.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, you pulled the muscles. Sheepy: Holmes:...Ugh. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You just pat around until they jump to figure out what's wrong? Arsé-kun: Raph: If something hurts when it's not supposed to, that's clearly an issue. Sheepy: Misyr: Being a patient is hard, huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: The problem now is... If I say "don't use your wings or do any extra labor", to you? Sheepy: Holmes: Whay should I do to improve this?... extra labor.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't do too much for a few days. After that, daily use so this doesn't happen again. Sheepy: Holmes: Wait until it doesn't hurt anymore? Arsé-kun: Raph: It'd be common sense. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha... well, here's a problem. Sheepy: Holmes: Who will fill in for me? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... You have legs. I said extra labor, not basic movement. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? That implies that he does basic movement... Arsé-kun: Watson: *rolling his eyes while he takes off his leg prosthetic* Sherlock Holmes and the Being as Difficult as Humanly Possible. Sheepy: Misyr: He climbs all over things, too. That's what it says in the books. Arsé-kun: Watson: He does. Sheepy: Holmes: Please stop describing me like I'm a dog. Sheepy: Holmes: But if a crime occurs while I'm in this state... Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I'll feel a stromg urge to throw myself onto the scene. Arsé-kun: Watson: The usual. I'll have to threaten your belongings again. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes: Who will replace me? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'd love to suggest your constant companion but... I have reason to believe he's.... Busy. Sheepy: Holmes: I agree. Arsé-kun: Watson: Me, too. Anyway. Arsé-kun: Raph: :3c ? Arsé-kun: Watson: Me, too. Anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: And Detective Jackson... Sheepy: Holmes: Then there's the security guard. He'd just commit murder. Arsé-kun: Watson: The junior detective can only do so much. The guard has friends as well. Sheepy: Holmes: His friends can hold him back. Sheepy: Holmes: Duncan and Satoru solved the whodunnit aspect of today's case. Maybe they could fill in for me. Ahahaha!-- Ugh... Sheepy: Misyr: Most detectives don't waterboard their suspects in freshly brewed coffee. Arsé-kun: Aza: (Is that a bad thing?) Sheepy: Holmes: (Is what a bad thing?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Water board.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Too late.) Sheepy: Holmes: (What did you do?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Punishment.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Yog has informed me previously that I am talented at "cruel and unusual punishments".) Sheepy: Holmes: (Who did you water board?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Not a human being, technically. That does not apply because they are not one. Naturally.) Sheepy: Holmes: (I see. Naturally?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (They are not a human being under normal circumstances. Humans cannot breathe water, yes?) Sheepy: Holmes: (They can't, no.) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Thank you. I will be using this.) Sheepy: Holmes: (...You're welcome. Just try not to get caught.) Arsé-kun: Watson: *drying off his arm prosthetic* ---And gods forbid that happens a second time. Perhaps we can request a fence be built around the lake. Sheepy: Holmes: .....Huh? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm glad you have ears. I suggested we get a fence around the lake. Sheepy: Holmes: Wouldn't you just break through the fence and break multiple bones? Arsé-kun: Watson: Explain further? Sheepy: Holmes: If you get launched at a high speed, what you impact will need to give or you'll probably die. Arsé-kun: Watson: He'd have to break through it first. Sheepy: Holmes: Couldn't he just go over it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not to replicate a ground sweep like today. Sheepy: *Somewhere during the time Holmes was zoning out (read: talking to Aza), Misyr stopped floating and started sitting on the floor* Sheepy: *He's doing his best to mask a look of horror. It isn't working very well.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Bud? Sheepy: Misyr: S-sorry, I just heard something, that's all. Arsé-kun: Raph: ??? Sheepy: Misyr: It's good that you didn't hear it... Arsé-kun: Raph: ????????? Sheepy: Misyr:...he's not a very good influence, huh? Arsé-kun: Watson: You also need to explain further. Sheepy: Misyr: Holmes doesn't seem to be explaining. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Holmes, what's going on over there? Sheepy: Holmes: Ah, my friend is, well... Sheepy: Holmes: It doesn't affect us. Arsé-kun: Watson: Ah. Him. I presume he's upset still that this affected you? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: Like father, like son. Sheepy: Misyr: He was apparently going to waterboard someone. Arsé-kun: Watson: Considering the last we saw of him was dragging the slug back into the lake, I think it's fairly clear. Sheepy: Misyr: Holmes told him not to get caught. Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: Eavesdropping is wrong. Arsé-kun: Watson: I think it's redundant to tell that to something large enough to dwarf the slug. I'd be more surprised if he isn't seen. Sheepy: Holmes: I didn't know what to say... Sheepy: Misyr: Does it matter if him punishing the slug gets around? Arsé-kun: Watson: ... No, I don't think so. Many students and staff are in danger every time it acts up. Sheepy: Misyr: I won't try fixing this, then. Arsé-kun: *Raph is uneasy about this. We're just letting this happen?* Sheepy: Misyr: It can control people, can't it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Scary. We nearly lost the power supply because of someone capable of that. Sheepy: Holmes:.....? Arsé-kun: Watson: ? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... Well. Sheepy: Misyr: There's this guy on campus. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, my brain's a bit hazy when it comes to the incident. Pretty sure he was blond. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I know who you mean, I think. Sheepy: Misyr: He messed with my brain and made me nearly, well... Sheepy: Misyr: It's a good thing we still have power on campus, isn't it? I got an earful about it. Sheepy: Misyr: I was briefly mad, and then I was hit over the head. Arsé-kun: *Raph steps out. He's thinking about going to see what's going on* Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. I guess Raph didn't feel like he needed to check you, Watson. How are you doing? Sheepy: Misyr: Are you less sore? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm all right. The healing he gave was enough to fix any actual damage. Sheepy: Misyr: Good, good. Looks like just Holmes gets to be out of action, then! Sheepy: Holmes: Why must you rub it in? Sheepy: Misyr: No damage to your prosthetics, right? Sheepy: Misyr: I hope not. Arsé-kun: Watson: It doesn't seem like it. I just need to drain them out. Sheepy: Misyr: Drain... Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: So they aren't electrical... Sheepy: Misyr: I know someone who has one. It's silver and shiny, so I assumed it was electrical. Arsé-kun: Watson: They often aren't. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh..... Sheepy: Misyr: So it's magic, then? Arsé-kun: Watson: Primarily. Sheepy: Misyr: Human technology is amazing. Arsé-kun: Watson: I agree. Sheepy: Misyr: It can be dangerous, too. Did you know that humans can send diseases to other people over the internet? Arsé-kun: Watson: That's not what a computer virus is. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh... So the computer gets sick. Sheepy: Misyr: Does Il get computer viruses or human viruses, I wonder... Sheepy: Misyr: Why can't you just delete the virus? I know how to delete a file, so I can just delete the virus. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... I'm not sure. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmm... Not much of a tech guy, are you? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not exactly, no. Sheepy: Misyr: That's not too surprising. Sheepy: Misyr: Neither Holmes nor you really seem to use it! You'd be more fitting in the Victorian era, wouldn't you? Sheepy: Misyr: I can imagine you better jotting notes on paper or typing away at a typewriter than behind a computer! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Watson: .... *<---- does exactly that* Sheepy: Misyr:........ Sheepy: Holmes: *muffled* He does exactly that. Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes! Sheepy: Misyr: Wow... betrayal! Sheepy: Holmes: It's true. Arsé-kun: Watson: It's my turn to be utterly betrayed... The horrors... Sheepy: Holmes: You do the same to me all the time. Arsé-kun: Watson: *completely deadpan* How utterly horrible. I might perish. The world is awful. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not the right reading. Arsé-kun: Watson: How dare you speak to me while I'm dying. Sheepy: Holmes: So defensive. Arsé-kun: Watson: Isn't that what you say? Not to interrupt you while the earth reclaims your worthless life? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... Do I? I don't bother to remember my depressive episodes. Arsé-kun: Watson: We'd do a better job dealing with them if you did. Sheepy: Misyr: Life must be easy when you have total control over your mind palace, huh. Sheepy: Holmes: They can be dealt with? Arsé-kun: Watson: Probably? Sheepy: Holmes: Really... Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely! *suddenly! bastard* We'd just need to figure out why! Sheepy: Misyr: Raph, Watson doesn't use technology. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay? Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, Mr. Holmes, considering what I know and how much you work, as well as what your previous job was.... Arsé-kun: Raph: How do I... Sheepy: Holmes: I don't know what my previous job was. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I diagnose you with "Dog with a job not doing a job" disease. I recommend a hobby to pass time. Sheepy: Holmes: I have hobbies. Arsé-kun: Raph: They aren't using enough energy, then. Sheepy: Holmes: Well. It's hard. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe I'll drag you out flying when you've healed. I haven't decided yet. Sheepy: Holmes: Whenever I'm not working, I begin feeling worse and worse emotionally. Everything I do is bad in that state. Arsé-kun: Raph: Underwork... Hey, so when you're working hours on end, you're fine, right? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. As long as I have something interesting to chew on, I'm happy. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I got an idea, but the time isn't now. Sheepy: Holmes: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: What did I just say? The time isn't now. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so. Sheepy: Misyr: If you can't find any crimes to solve, why don't you just commit crimes for other people to solve? Arsé-kun: Watson: Do not suggest that. Sheepy: Holmes: *Seriously considering this* Arsé-kun: Watson: You'd make Professor Moriarty have to do non-teaching work. He'll be upset that Holmes is taking his job. Sheepy: Misyr: Moriarty doesn't commit crimes anymore? Arsé-kun: Watson: He commits crimes. That isn't work. Sheepy: Holmes: *Considering committing crimes even more* Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Arsé-kun: Watson: The only consideration is if the Dean would be happy to hear his detective is committing crime. Sheepy: Holmes: The Dean will have to accept the consequences of having too safe of a campus. Arsé-kun: Watson: ........... The janitor is RIGHT there. Yellow. The slug. Holmes' friend. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... We can talk about that later. Arsé-kun: Raph: No one ask why I'm back here so fast, thanks, anyway! Sheepy: Holmes: Ask? Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... How do you guys feel about putting equipment on a roof and confusing the other staff? Sheepy: Misyr: What happened? Arsé-kun: Raph: If I knew what I had the misfortune of seeing, I'd tell you. The power of incredible violence. Sheepy: Misyr: I know what you mean. Arsé-kun: *Something damp presses against Holmes' backside. Hi Aza.* Sheepy: Holmes: You've returned, my friend. How did it go? Arsé-kun: Aza: I was not stopped. That Will Not Happen Again. Sheepy: Holmes: I appreciate you protecting me. Thank you. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... You say some very odd things. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. Most people say that about me. Sheepy: Holmes: If it won't happen again thanks to your actions, you've technically protected me in advance, haven't you? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... No guarantees, but I believe so. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Aza would ^^ if you could see his upper face* Arsé-kun: *If Aza is Here, and he has not suddenly mastered long-distance multitasking, he is no longer at the lake. Also, he has not mastered long-distance multitasking with avatars. One at a time per planet.* Sheepy: *This means that Glaaki is done being waterboarded!* Arsé-kun: *Gla'aki is fucking deceased, not a slug, and not in the water... Mostly. Dumped on the shoreline like some frat boy's beer litter.* Sheepy: *And Satoru is poking him.* Arsé-kun: *The ex-slug chokes up water. Satoru is ignored* Sheepy: Satoru: Make sure to get all of it out of your lungs or you can asphyxiate later. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ...? Sheepy: Satoru: Okay? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (y'kadishtu. y'ahlloig.) Arsé-kun: [tl: i understand. i think.] Sheepy: Satoru: That's good. Sheepy: *Satoru pats Glaaki's back in an attempt to help* Arsé-kun: *This does help* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (ult kadishtu fahf? you this?) Sheepy: Satoru: I do. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Why?) Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar taught me. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ........ Sheepy: Satoru: For fun. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Nyarla.) Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki sighs, and then coughs some more.* Sheepy: Satoru: Are you feeling better? *Pat, pat* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki makes a Noise. Slug's first noise with vocal cords. Good work.* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Hurts) Sheepy: Satoru: You should go to the hospital. Sheepy: Satoru: Can you walk? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... uhhh. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ....... Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ? Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, I guess slugs have no legs.. Arsé-kun: *directly controlling a human does not match up with owning your own human muscles. how does he shot web* Sheepy: Satoru: Can you use your arms? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ... *he pushes himself onto his arms and picks his head up* Y... (Yurt. Yes.) Sheepy: Satoru: Let's try to sit up before we try to figure out walking. Okay? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... *he has a vague idea? of how the spine works? except, ow. ow. ow.* Sheepy: Satoru: *He attempts to assist Glaaki in sitting up* Arsé-kun: *This Helps a Lot.* Sheepy: Satoru: Let's get used to this before trying to stand. Okay? You've been through a lot, so we should go slowly. Arsé-kun: *Standing is too advanced for a slug not used to human limbs.* Sheepy: Satoru: It's okay. It takes babies months to learn how to walk, and they've always had legs. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Months?) Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. But you're smarter than a baby. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: Uh-huh. Sheepy: Satoru: I believe in you. Arsé-kun: *He nearly has it! He nearly succeeds. Pain is real and so is something being broken* Sheepy: Satoru: Ummm... Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... y'stell’bsna h’rrnhai, n’ghft-gof. Arsé-kun: [tl: i ask for aid, child of darkness] Sheepy: Satoru: I'll call for help. Sheepy: *Satoru calls Adam* Arsé-kun: *Adam picks up on the fourth ring. It took him a moment* Sheepy: Satoru: Hi. Arsé-kun: Adam: Hello, Satoru! Is everything okay? Sheepy: Satoru: Are you buff today? Arsé-kun: Adam: I believe so. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Someone here needs help. I think something may be broken. Arsé-kun: Adam: I'll be there. Where are you? Sheepy: Satoru: The lake. Arsé-kun: Adam: It'll be a couple of minutes. Will you be all right? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. I'll just stay with him. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's the right thing to do. Do you want me to stay on the phone with you? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: Adam: Okay. Let me tell Dad I'm leaving. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Muffled dialogue. dad im going out. satoru needs help with something. Or something like that* Sheepy: Satoru: He's coming soon. Are you feeling okay? Do you want to lie down again? Arsé-kun: *Glaaki grunts and flops back down. ouch* Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Adam. He may have water in his lungs still. I don't know. Arsé-kun: Adam: That isn't ideal. What happened? Sheepy: Satoru: He was attacked. The attacker tried to drown him. Arsé-kun: Adam: I see. I'm almost there. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. That's good. Sheepy: Satoru: He's lying down again. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is distracting himself by realizing that since he's smaller, he can feel smaller things. Like small clumps of mud and dirt. That's different.* Sheepy: Satoru: Now that you live on the surface, you can see bugs. Sheepy: Satoru: Sometimes there's even a slug. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... (Is true? Child of Yog eats bugs?) Sheepy: Satoru: If you mean Griflet, he eats bugs. Sheepy: Satoru: He also eats slugs. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: !!!! Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (Azathoth was honest......) Sheepy: Satoru: But he doesn't eat human-shaped things so you're safe. Sheepy: Satoru: Slugs and bugs are different. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is concerned. Could Griflet eat him in his usual form, then??* Sheepy: Satoru: Slugs are actually mollusks. Sheepy: Satoru: Like snails. Some humans eat snails. Arsé-kun: *Adam arrives! There he is.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Hello. Sheepy: Satoru: He's hurt and can't walk. Sheepy: Satoru: Are you buff today? Arsé-kun: Adam: I don't understand the question. Is that something that changes? Sheepy: Satoru: If you don't feel up to carrying something, you aren't buff today. Arsé-kun: Adam: I can handle it. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki gets picked up. He gets to experience new and exciting types of pain* Sheepy: Satoru: Now we can go to the hospital. Arsé-kun: Adam: Do you want to walk? Or would you want a ride? Sheepy: Satoru: I want to ride. Arsé-kun: *Adam bends down so Satoru can.. Whatever Satoru wants to do* Sheepy: *Satoru hops onto his shoulder. Adam gets +1 Satoru* Arsé-kun: *Satoru added to Active Equipment. +10 charisma.* Sheepy: Satoru: Wow. So tall. Sheepy: Satoru: But I know someone taller. Arsé-kun: Adam: Oh? Do you? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. You know him, too. But not personally. Arsé-kun: Adam: Is this a bad thing? Sheepy: Satoru: You wouldn't get along with him. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's unfortunate. Are you sure? Sheepy: Satoru: Uhuh. He usually causes an influx of inpatients when he meets people. Sheepy: *Glaaki gets escorted to the hospital!* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki hates all of this. He's so small now. He needs to be the biggest snail in the room at all times. He is so fucking underprotected* Sheepy: Satoru: Octopi are mollusks too, so Uncle Nyar is like a slug. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki is offended. Don't compare Nyar to him!* Sheepy: Satoru: They don't have shells of their own, so some carry around coconuts to hide in. Arsé-kun: *Mollusk facts with Satoru* Sheepy: *Satoru spouts mollusk facts the entire way to the hospital.* Arsé-kun: *Adam absorbs none of it, but he's listening. Glaaki has higher priorities.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Yes, thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: Sorry that Uncle Nyar hurt you. Arsé-kun: Adam: He allowed that? Sheepy: Satoru: I bonked him and he melted and died. Sheepy: Satoru: So scary that he could be slain by a paper towel roll. I have to be more careful. He's so fragile. Sheepy: Satoru: So be careful. Okay? Arsé-kun: Adam: Er.... Okay. Sheepy: *They finally arrive at the hospital!* Sheepy: *There's a pathetic man hiding under one of the waiting room chairs and trembling. It's Peter! The second he lays his eyes on Glaaki, he starts breathing faster.* Arsé-kun: *Glaaki smirks a bit. Finally, some goddamn respect/fear in this world.* Sheepy: Peter: A...Adam...! That's... Y-you know who it is, don't you...? Arsé-kun: Adam: .... No? Sheepy: Peter: I don't know... Sheepy: Peter: I've felt that signal from the lake ever since I came here Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ... .... *looking for an escape route, as if he could escape* Sheepy: Peter: On top of that... Sheepy: Peter: There's someone very dangerous here, chii... Arsé-kun: Adam: Someone else? Sheepy: Peter: With Dr. Watson. Arsé-kun: Adam: Concerning. Sheepy: Peter: I don't know who it is, but I felt them at the lake earlier... So these two may be connected, chiii! Sheepy: Peter: What if they're enemies and a fight breaks out inside of the hospital? The patients may get hurt... Sheepy: Peter: Do we need to evacuate them? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: (y'ahlloig nafl. I think not.) Sheepy: Peter: Chiiiiiii?! Sheepy: Peter: I-in my head?! Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ah... *grumbling* y'ahlloig y'hai ph'nglui Sheepy: Satoru: Not true. Sheepy: Satoru: People generally don't die the second they come into the hospital. It requires a doctor or a waiting room to cause that. Sheepy: Satoru: Where are the doctors, anyway? Arsé-kun: Adam: That is a very good question. Sheepy: Peter: Dr. Romani isn't busy. Sheepy: Peter: And Frankenstein isn't around. Arsé-kun: *Dr. Romani IS busy. He was trying to watch a livestream, free from weird shit.* Arsé-kun: *Not ANYMORE obviously.* Sheepy: *Peter does not consider this as being busy* Arsé-kun: *Peter is correct.* Arsé-kun: Romani: Ugh... Do you guys need something? Sheepy: Satoru: There's someone who's dying. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: nafl mg! Arsé-kun: [tl: not yet] Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Badly hurt. Arsé-kun: Romani: Then call for someone next time! Sheepy: Satoru: Dr. Roman is mean. Arsé-kun: Romani: Let's use this one to the left. I'm sure no one will mind. Arsé-kun: *Adam brings everyone to the suggested room. helping* Sheepy: Satoru: We're here. Sheepy: Satoru: Now you get to experience the medical system. Get ready to answer intrusive questions pointlessly when they're going to run tests regarding that information anyway. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: ? ?? Sheepy: Satoru: I'll help you. Sheepy: Satoru: Do your best. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... I'll try? Sheepy: *The door to the room slowly opens.* Arsé-kun: Romani: ? Sheepy: *It's Il! He has a murderous vibe about him.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Hello, Il. We're busy in here, so we can't speak with you right now. Sheepy: Il: *He lifts up his hand towards Glaaki. He's charging up!* Sheepy: raph your son is about to use nukes in the hospital Arsé-kun: Raph: IL! *he charges in and yanks Il's hand towards the ceiling* Sheepy: *The ceiling gets blasted!* Arsé-kun: Glaaki: Y'ph'nglui hai?? [tl: am i dead now?] Sheepy: Satoru: It depends on how this goes. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: I... No defenses. Sheepy: Il: *He begins wrestling to get his hand free to attempt a second time!* Arsé-kun: Raph: No shooting inside the hospital! You know this! Sheepy: Il: The threat from the lake is lying in that hospital bed. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. They figured you out. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... I would.... prefer to not die for the.... Arsé-kun: Glaaki: .... Fifteenth? Time today... Sheepy: Il: It will be your last time dying. Sheepy: Il: Don't stop me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Shooting someone in a hospital bed is incredibly cruel. Arsé-kun: *Glaaki gets blasted. There's nothing he could have done about that.* Sheepy: *Satoru is hit, too! Thankfully, not as badly as Glaaki, but he seems stunned.* Arsé-kun: *Romani had no resistance to that either. Ouch.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Judgment. Sheepy: Il:...Not enough. Arsé-kun: Raph: You hit a doctor and a child with that. You're done for today. Sheepy: Il: I could have gotten a direct hit without getting anyone else, had you not gotten involved. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't believe my son is a route villain today. How awful. Sheepy: Il: You shouldn't get in the way. Arsé-kun: Raph: At least chase the priority target out of the hospital before you shoot someone on a bed. Sheepy: Il: The priority target refuses to leave Holmes. Arsé-kun: Raph: He wasn't with Holmes when he turned a three story-tall slug into a human being and broke bones. Sheepy: Satoru: ....?? ..... *He's fighting to keep a tough face! But he absolutely looks confused and like he's hurting. Mostly confused because Il has never hit him before.* Sheepy: Il: I know. Sheepy: Il: He wasn't here, either. Arsé-kun: Raph: Leave the room, Il. You are not helping as much as you think you are. Sheepy: Il: *He exits. He's not interested in arguing that point.* Arsé-kun: *Raph immediately heals the room. AOE* Sheepy: Satoru: Was this... my fault...? *Despite having gotten +1 heals, he still hasn't gotten up. He's still processing things.* Arsé-kun: Raph: No, no! Definitely not! *he gives Romani a hand up, and then scoops up Satoru* Sheepy: Satoru: Then why did he do that? I don't get it... Arsé-kun: Raph: He prioritizes targets over innocents still... I thought he learned a lesson about that. Sheepy: Satoru:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: He doesn't care who else he hits if he's trying to hit someone. He got me the other day. Sheepy: Satoru: That's wrong of him. He's mean. Arsé-kun: Raph: He is being oddly mean today. Sheepy: Satoru: I don't like him. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: I... Agree... Sheepy: Satoru:....Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Glaaki: no Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Arsé-kun: Glaaki: mka ya... Sheepy: Satoru: You can curse as much as you want when you're the patient. Arsé-kun: Romani: What a mess.... I'll get a new folder... Arsé-kun: *What will Il do now?* Sheepy: *Il hunts down Aza* Arsé-kun: *Aza has gone to get a snack from a vending machine. Hmmm. What to pick today...* Sheepy: *Il starts charging up!* Arsé-kun: Aza: *hmmm. Humans make choices like this daily? what efforts* Sheepy: *Il nukes Aza!* Arsé-kun: *Aza is nuked. Wall crater.* Sheepy: Il: *He starts preparing for a follow up attack* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *opening an eye on the back of his head* I didn't see you there! Arsé-kun: Aza: Did you see my punishment for Gla'aki? I think I did well. *incorrectly proud of himself* Sheepy: Il: *He's charging up! He doesn't seem to be registering much of what Aza is saying.* Arsé-kun: Aza: :) ? Sheepy: *Il nukes Aza again!* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *he facetanks it. ruined his shirt, though* ..... I don't know how to remake that. Sheepy: Il:....Not enough. Arsé-kun: Aza: It never will be. Do I get a turn? Sheepy: Il: Turn... Arsé-kun: Aza: Let's take this somewhere else. Sheepy: Il:....You're running away? Arsé-kun: Aza: No. We're relocating to somewhere more fun. Arsé-kun: *Aza warps himself and Il out of the hospital. Out of the campus. Out of the country. Out of Earth's atmosphere. Moon time, bitch* Sheepy: Il: .......Dark. Sheepy: Il: *He quickly stops caring about the fact that he's dark and starts preparing to attack.* Arsé-kun: Aza: Nothing lives here. It's cold and dead. Ia, ia, tharanak l'-mnahn’ul t'klan. Arsé-kun: [tl: promise to sacrifice blood] Arsé-kun: *Aza melts into a pile of? tendrils?? and who knows what else. No need for humanity on the moon.* Sheepy: *Il watches* Arsé-kun: *That's it. Go ahead, Il. Try* Sheepy: *Il attempts nuking Aza!* Arsé-kun: *Aza allows it to connect. He starts charging his own nuke.* Sheepy: Il:......! *He can quickly tell that this nuke is far stronger than his own, but there's no place to run. He'll have to tank it!* Arsé-kun: *Aza aims! Aza fires!... At Il's feet.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Il gets launched! This is a bad situation to be in in space.* Arsé-kun: *A tentacle grabs his leg before he's sent too far! And pulls him back into range* Sheepy: Il:.....! Arsé-kun: Aza: You're not escaping that easily. Sheepy: Il: *He blasts the tentacle!* Arsé-kun: *No effect, but Aza releases him onto the ground anyway* Sheepy: *Il backs off some to analyze the situation* Arsé-kun: *There is an Azathoth (small) and the rest of the moon.* Sheepy: Il: *He starts charging up again* Arsé-kun: *Aza charges his own beam attack! A different one!* Sheepy: *Il fires!* Arsé-kun: *Aza also fires! Attack collision! There shouldn't be an explosion in space but it's Azathoth logic so it explodes anyway!* Sheepy: Il: !! Arsé-kun: *Il gets slammed into!* Sheepy: Il: Ghhkk! Arsé-kun: *Il, meet the cold expanse of space for a minute* Sheepy: Il: *He starts shivering. It's cold. Too cold!* Arsé-kun: *He gets pulled back a second time* Sheepy: Il:.....! Arsé-kun: Aza: Good try. Sheepy: Il: Not enough...! Not good enough...! Arsé-kun: Aza: Can you do more? Sheepy: Il: So cold... so cold... Arsé-kun: Aza: .....? Sheepy: Il: *He's blankly staring through Aza. He doesn't notice Aza's presence at all.* ....So cold. So cold. So cold. Arsé-kun: Aza: Ah? I broke it... Arsé-kun: Aza: *thinking* Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... That is probably bad. The fun is over. Sheepy: Il: *He drops to the ground like a doll without anyone to hold it up.* Arsé-kun: *Il is on the moon. this goes a LOT slower than you intended* Arsé-kun: Aza: ........... Arsé-kun: Aza: ........... I should return this. Sheepy: *Il has no response. Only a glassy look in his eyes, similar to when he was Judgement. Local robot has shut down.* Arsé-kun: *Aza shifts back to humanoid (it takes a try or three), and warps them both back to where they were, roughly. He forgets to account for the Earth's rotation and almost misses completely. He gets there eventually* Arsé-kun: Aza: (Friend. I have made it back.) Sheepy: *Il is hanging limply in Aza's arms. He does not reboot upon returning.* Sheepy: Holmes: (How did your trip go? Did you get a nice snack?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (I got attacked. I took the fight elsewhere. I broke it.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Who attacked you?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (... Blasty wings.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Il? He attacked someone else, too. Are you unharmed?) Arsé-kun: Aza: (As always.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Good, good.) Sheepy: *Misyr is not as pleased about this development. He is more concerned that Il is broken. He quickly goes to look for Raph to alert him of this.* Arsé-kun: *Raph just sat down. He JUST sat down* Sheepy: Misyr: What does he mean, broken...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Azathoth said that he broke Il. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, come ON. Arsé-kun: *raph gets up. anger count three* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess Il picked a fight with him... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know what he expected to happen. Sheepy: Misyr: He really needs to pick his fights wisely...! Arsé-kun: Raph: He needs to stop picking fights. Sheepy: Misyr: A fight here or there is no issue. Taking on enemies that are impossible to beat is pointless. Sheepy: Misyr: It's cowardly to take on weaklings, too, so it's a real balancing act. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think he understands that. It's just "threats". Sheepy: Misyr: If he's really so desperate to fight... Ahh, I'd break him just like Azathoth did. That's not a great choice... Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not a threat. He'd refuse. Sheepy: Misyr: What's so threatening about a guy who's almost dead? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's what I said.. Sheepy: Peter: If something is a threat, just run away, chiiii! Just run until it grows tired of chasing you. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Thanks, Peter. Arsé-kun: *Peter gets +1 headpat* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, thank you, Peter. It helps if you don't break every dish in a cabinet trying to hide inside. Sheepy: Peter: I'll have to find more hiding places... Arsé-kun: Raph: The more noise you make hiding, the easier you are to find. You're smart. You can find better. Sheepy: Peter: I'll do my best!! *He's full of confidence!* Arsé-kun: *and then Aza is seen so there goes the confidence* Sheepy: Peter: Ch-chiiiii! *He's now in Chii form. He skedaddles out of there. Chii form js specifically crafted to be able to run and hide as efficiently as possible.* Arsé-kun: Aza: ...? Sheepy: Misyr: Is Il okay? Arsé-kun: Aza: I broke it but in a different way. The location we clashed was unsuitable for him. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Aza: Too cold. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh... Yeah, he'll be fine when he warms up. Arsé-kun: Aza: Do you want this? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, thanks for returning him otherwise unharmed. *He takes Il from Aza* Arsé-kun: Aza: I didn't let him get out of range and I only damaged him once. I "went easy" on him... *he finally processes the "thanks"* ...? Sheepy: Misyr: Damaged? Where? Arsé-kun: Aza: I threw my mass into him as a form of attack... Where? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks for telling me. Arsé-kun: Aza: ....... You're welcome? Sheepy: Misyr: Raph, where should I bring him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Couch. I'll get blankets. Sheepy: *Misyr brings Il to the couch and puts him down* Arsé-kun: *Raph goes under his desk and comes up with blankets. Il gets them* Sheepy: *Il has no reaction. It'll be a bit before he awakens.* Sheepy: Misyr: This really feels like an oversight. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, it is. Sheepy: Misyr: Did it never get cold in heaven? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, but he was kept in a regulated enviroment. Sheepy: Misyr: And if his prey wemt outside of that regulated environment? Arsé-kun: Raph: He could tolerate it for a decent chunk of time. Sheepy: Misyr: Makes sense. Arsé-kun: Raph: Probably also a failsafe. Didn't want a murderbot flying off too far. Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh... how controlling. Arsé-kun: Raph: He had it pretty bad. Sheepy: Misyr: And you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not as bad as Il. Still bad. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Hey, can I ask you a weird question? Arsé-kun: Raph: Go for it. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you think it's a good thing that everyone fell? Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... *sharp inhale* .... No, but yes. Sheepy: Misyr: I see.. Sheepy: Misyr: I think a few of the ones who fell ended up in my domain. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Misyr: Why did it fall? How is Peter's home still around? He's basically an angel.... Arsé-kun: Raph: A god isn't an angel. I'd like to know the same thing. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? He's... eh?? Sheepy: Misyr: Your sense of humor is something else, Raph. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, I'm serious. He is. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Wow. Arsé-kun: Raph: The God of breaking all of my dishes again. Sheepy: Misyr: You need a new place for your dishes. Arsé-kun: Raph: I need to put a child lock on the cabinet. Sheepy: Misyr: That'll stop Il, too. Good thinking. Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got more good ideas. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: What are they? Arsé-kun: *Raph pops his wings out and drapes one around Misyr* Arsé-kun: Raph: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr:!! *It's soft! He likes it!* Sheepy: *Raph gets a hug from Misyr!* Arsé-kun: *Hug- returned!* Sheepy: Il: .......... Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, Il. Are you feeling okay? Sheepy: Il: ........Not good enough. Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, c'mon. You survived. Good enough. Sheepy: Il: It's not enough. Arsé-kun: Raph: Shooting someone in a hospital bed wasn't enough for you? Sheepy: Il:...... Sheepy: Il: Failed to get the kill... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think I could kill them either. Sheepy: Il: I could've... but you... and now... Arsé-kun: Raph: We have rules, Il. Rule one is no shooting in the hospital. You know I can't allow that, creature or otherwise. Sheepy: Il: Yet your issue is with me trying to deal with the threat, rather than the threat itself. Arsé-kun: Raph: They were already half-dead from the one that you picked a fight with after. If they'd tried anything, you could have rubbed it in my face. Sheepy: Il: I am not interested in face rubbing. Arsé-kun: Raph: Figurative, Il. Sheepy: Il: I was using it figuratively. Arsé-kun: Raph: My mistake. Arsé-kun: Raph: But please. Please consider the people around you before you shoot, at LEAST. Sheepy: Il: No one else would have been hit, had you not grabbed me. Arsé-kun: Raph: *doubt* Sheepy: Il: Your actions forced me to have to use AOE. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'm not arguing with you. Fine. Arsé-kun: Raph: Here's what we'll do. Next time you see a threat, drag them outside and then I can't complain. Sheepy: Il: *He rolls over to not have to look at Raph* Wouldn't have worked in this situation. Arsé-kun: Raph: I guess not. Sheepy: Il: You're suggesting something as a solution for every situation when it doesn't even work for the one you're concerned with. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not a genius, Il, I'm saying what I'm coming up with. Sheepy: Il: It's not a very good idea. Don't suggest things when they won't work. Arsé-kun: Raph: ?! Arsé-kun: Raph: That's fair! Are you mad at me? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, that's anger! I'm also mad at you, but I can push that aside to marvel at your progress. Sheepy: Il: I'm mad at you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, me too. Sheepy: Il: But not Misyr. I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr's done absolutely nothing wrong and we love him being here. Sheepy: Misyr: Nobody can get mad at me! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that a challenge? Sheepy: Misyr: No need to take on a challenge you can't succeed! Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmmm. Maybe I shouldn't take this on. I'm ill equipped. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Eh? You've equipped Il? What buffs does he give? Arsé-kun: *Raph snorts* Sheepy: Il:.........Have to turn it off. Have to turn it off... Arsé-kun: Raph: Feels awful don't it? I won't blame you if you shut that off. Sheepy: Il: Emotions... aren't good if they feel like this. Arsé-kun: Raph: Anger is important, unfortunately. It lets others know you're displeased with them. I got the message loud and clear. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, when you get over it and feel better, you realize just how great feeling good is! Sheepy: Misyr: That's my guess, anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't remember the last time I got mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Can you? Sheepy: Misyr: Mmmm... Well, demon kings have to be a good influence, yeah? So they shouldn't get mad willy-nilly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, sure! Sheepy: Misyr: Or maybe I haven't had any reason to get mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope you don't have one. Sheepy: Misyr: Is that anger? Sheepy: Misyr: You can hate something but not feel angry, can't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Somewhere between envy and anger, yeah. It's possible. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Envy, I'm so very familiar with. Sheepy: Misyr: Can hatred be born purely from envy? Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely! Sheepy: Misyr: That's me, then! Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmmm. We'll work on it. Arsé-kun: -Tuesday, November 30th- Arsé-kun: *A new day a new chance to get hurt doing something stupid* Sheepy: Holmes: Experimenting on dead bodies is strictly forbidden on campus. Please hide your activities better. Arsé-kun: Herb: We're not. This is a commission and no experiments are being run! Would you like to see it? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Herb allows Holmes into the lab. They sure are working on a body, thankfully covered.* Sheepy: Holmes: Hm. Sheepy: Holmes: This body looks a little like the security guard. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't you mean that the security guard looks a little like me? Arsé-kun: Yog: Both being correct? Arsé-kun: *double jumpscare.* Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh?! Arsé-kun: *Yog leans back on his cloud/hair/seat and laughs, being sure to not drop his cake plate* Arsé-kun: Herb: .... Bastard. Arsé-kun: Herb: That's the commissioner. If you have a legal problem, take it up with him. Sheepy: Holmes: *He puts his hand on his back, flinching* Don't shake me up like that, please. Arsé-kun: Yog: My apologies. I wanted to pull one on Grandfather's favored person at least once. Sheepy: Holmes:...I'm glad you got your wish granted. Sheepy: Holmes: Technically, what's against the rules is experimentation. There's nothing said about running a business that just so happens to involve an activity similar to but not actually experimentation. Arsé-kun: Herb: How understanding of you. We're nearing completion soon as well, if you would like to stay for that. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm going to use all the loopholes I can to deal with as few frustrations as possible. Sheepy: Holmes: Sure, I'll stay. Sheepy: Fran: Mr. Holmes, don't you have work to do? Sheepy: Holmes: It's within my job description to monitor suspicious activities and step in if they break any rules. Arsé-kun: *Herb started going back to work, and then paused and turned back* Arsé-kun: Herb: You? Allied with Vual- Well, Yog-Sothoth's grandfather? Sheepy: Holmes:....? Sheepy: Holmes: Vual? Is that another name for Azathoth? Arsé-kun: Yog: Vual is one of my names. Dr. West is permitted to use it. Arsé-kun: Yog: And to answer the Doctor's question, yes. Arsé-kun: Herb: ?! Sheepy: Holmes: I see. My apologies. Sheepy: Holmes: We're friends. Sheepy: Holmes: He borrows my body on occasion, but we mostly just chat. Arsé-kun: Yog: It's impressive that he's learned so much in such a short time. Whatever you're doing, it's working. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. I'm just being polite and understanding. Arsé-kun: Yog: Quite welcome. I'm sure there is more to it than that. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Only he knows for certain. Arsé-kun: Yog: I pray he doesn't decide to arrive to answer that. We're quite busy here. Sheepy: Holmes: Making a body? For the ghost? Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm. It doesn't entirely look like him. Arsé-kun: Yog: Not yet. That part will be one of my last jobs here. Sheepy: Holmes: I see, that makes sense. Arsé-kun: *herb and fran start talking about rats in the background, not at all because we got sidetracked* Sheepy: Fran: Being a rat must be hard... Arsé-kun: Herb: Oh, it must be. Sheepy: Fran: I would never survive as a rat. Arsé-kun: Herb: Neither would I. Sheepy: Jauf: You know what else is great? Sheepy: Jauf: Leeches. Arsé-kun: Herb: We've had this conversation six times now. Sheepy: Fran: L-Leeches... Sheepy: Jauf: They can be used to revive dead people. Arsé-kun: Yog: mka naii. We've been over this, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Which means you know the benefits of leeches better than anyone. Arsé-kun: Yog: They don't work that way. If you die in this body, I'll cover you in leeches and let you see how that goes. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, generally, extreme prayer doesn't summon time altering entities... Sheepy: Jauf: So the whole situation is unique. Arsé-kun: Yog: It wasn't me the first time. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: My friend doesn't even remember our first real meeting. Arsé-kun: Yog: Kidding. You're so gullible. Sheepy: Jauf: That was a joke? Arsé-kun: Yog: It was a joke. Sheepy: Jauf: I couldn't tell... Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmmm. Perhaps I delivered it too flatly. Sheepy: Jauf: You did. Arsé-kun: Yog: Hm. My apologies. Sheepy: Jauf: No worries! Now I know you didn't just forget! That worried me Arsé-kun: Yog: I wouldn't. That's far too important. Sheepy: Jauf: It'd break my heart. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'd never intentionally forget that. It's critical. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm glad you care so much for me! Arsé-kun: Yog: ^^ Arsé-kun: Herb: My portion is finished! Sheepy: Fran: As is mine. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? You're both done? Arsé-kun: Yog: If they're done, then it's my turn. Sheepy: Fran: I am. Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm certainly finished. Arsé-kun: Yog: How much work was that from you two? I only kept track of the actual time passed. Sheepy: Fran: It felt like a week or so. Was it? Arsé-kun: Yog: You wish. It's November 30th. *he smirks* Do not ask me questions regarding this. Sheepy: Fran:...I won't. Arsé-kun: *Yog gets off his self-made throne and crosses the room to work some magic. Lets get some fractals around this bitch.* Sheepy: Jauf: It's your influence, of course! Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course. *ahem* Arsé-kun: *Yog scatters the salt he requested the day prior, then holds his hands out. The lights cut out as the air fills with magic. It's crackling, even.* Arsé-kun: *Yog whips out a single tentacle to grab Jaufre and jam him into the new body, then withdraws it.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Y'wgah’n'ng'ngah. Y'ee ymg vulgtm. Y'ai ymg orr’e ah ymg ’ah’ha bthnk. Ch’ymg nglui. Yar a'nhash-hash ult. Y’hah. Uaaah. [tl: I control death. I answer your prayer. I call your spirit to your copy body. Cross your threshold. Time empowers you. Amen. [spell end]] Arsé-kun: *A few beats of silence pass, and then the magic fades from the air. The lights flicker back on, and the fractals are no longer present. Yog drops his arms and smiles widely, clearly pleased with himself.* Sheepy: *The body, after a few moments, twitches.* Arsé-kun: *Herb is resisting the natural Mad Scientist urge to yell "IT'S ALIVE!". I'm so proud of him* Sheepy: *Jauf slowly begins to move, attempting to sit up. Unlike Grif, who was already functioning, this body was not. He seems disoriented and to be struggling some.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Fantastic work. gentlemen. A noteworthy success. Sheepy: Fran: We... did it? Is it working? Arsé-kun: Yog: All vitals functioning within accepted perimeters. Sheepy: Jauf:........*He finally sits up* Arsé-kun: Herb: Welcome back! You're not going to attack us, are you? That tends to happen in here! Sheepy: Jauf: *Blank stare at Herb* Arsé-kun: Herb: Hm? Are the vocal cords nonfunctional? Or perhaps I'm being too hasty... This isn't one of my solo endeavors.. Sheepy: Fran: He might not be used to them yet. Sheepy: Jauf: *He slowly lifts up his hands and looks at them* ........ Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmm. Perhaps I should speed up a few processes for your benefit. Sheepy: *Jauf attempts to get up and instead slips onto the floor* Arsé-kun: *Yog is very fast in both catching him and keeping him covered. Primarily the second one* Sheepy: Jauf: ....Ghhh. Arsé-kun: Yog: Le fis de Do's graceful first action. *he's teasing* Sheepy: *Jauf would laugh, but existing is a struggle* Sheepy: *Jauf shakily attempts to stand* Arsé-kun: *Yog doesn't let him go* Arsé-kun: Yog: *glancing back maybe a bit Too Far to be normal* Doctors, feel free to take a well-earned rest. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you. We will. Arsé-kun: *Herb is already gone, goodbye, it's time for coffee* Sheepy: *Fran exits. It's sleepy time.* Sheepy: *Holmes left at some point* Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Let me sync time back up properly, and then I'll assist you. Sheepy: Jauf:....*He waits* Arsé-kun: *there's no visual for this unless you want one. here. a clock slows down to normal speed. fuck it* Arsé-kun: Yog: Process finished. Now for you. Sheepy: Jauf: Hhhaa... ... Sheepy: Jauf:.....????.... Arsé-kun: Yog: Take your time. No rush. Arsé-kun: *Some time later...* Sheepy: Jauf: M-my-... F-friend. ... ... *His movement is more confident now, although he's still a little slow with speech!* Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank... you. Arsé-kun: Yog: You're very welcome, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Still... getting used to it. Arsé-kun: Yog: Hm, hm, but you're getting used to it. That's a good thing. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... Arsé-kun: Yog: Unfortunately, I do have to insist on you being fully clothed. It's chilly outside and I'm not chancing you falling ill day one. Sheepy: Jauf: .....Do you have some? Arsé-kun: Yog: Sure. Not great, but it'll do. Sheepy: Jauf:...? Arsé-kun: *Jauf gets equipped with clothes. The sweater's a bit big, but everything else is fine.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course. Do you think you can make it out of the room yourself? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... Arsé-kun: Yog: Lets see, then. Sheepy: *Jauf walks out of the room, mostly walking straight. Mostly* Arsé-kun: *Yog catches up a moment later, having stuck an orb at the bottom of his hair so he doesn't trail across the entire goddamn campus. Hairstopper orb. what a job it has* Arsé-kun: Yog: Tell me if you need a break at any point. Sheepy: Jauf:...Thanks. Arsé-kun: Yog: Quest log updated. *he pops an arrow in front of Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf slowly follows the arrow* Arsé-kun: *Yog follows him, occasionally pausing to do something like kick a leaf pile* Sheepy: *To check for clowns?* Arsé-kun: *That too. Also just because he can* Sheepy: Jauf:......It's cold. Arsé-kun: Yog: Is it? Hmm. It IS almost a winter month. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Oh! I know what I forgot! Sheepy: Jauf:....? Arsé-kun: Yog: We don't need you and Griflet looking virtually identical, do we? Sheepy: Jauf: It might be funny for a little bit. Arsé-kun: Yog: Then I'll hold off. Griflet won't be happy. Sheepy: Jauf: As a prank. Ahahahah! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm glad you're in such high spirits so soon. Sheepy: Jauf: I still feel strange, but I'm just so happy to be alive! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm happy you're alive. Sheepy: Jauf: It's all thanks to you, along with those scientists! I'll have to show my appreciation later. Arsé-kun: Yog: I was sure to pay them. You owe Herbert a session of crafting and potion making. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Sheepy: Jauf: Crafting is one of my favorite things to do! Arsé-kun: Yog: Well aware. Sheepy: Jauf: Now that I have a body, I can do many things. Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct. Sheepy: Jauf: Like...! Sheepy: *Jauf bashes into the dorm room! Hewwo evewyone!* Arsé-kun: *Kay jumps* Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet, please don't slam doors... Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you goddamn mind?! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Sheepy: Jauf:.... Arsé-kun: Kay: *squinting* Arsé-kun: Kay: You motherfucker. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha! Good to see you, Cai! Arsé-kun: Kay: It's Kay, you overgrown medieval peasant! Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet's in a good mood today... too good of one. Is this Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Overgrown? Arsé-kun: Kay: Hold on. I need to make you try something. I need you to goddamn explode. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up and leaves. He comes back with a chip? bag* Sheepy: Jauf: I was able to eat as a ghost, you know! Sheepy: Jauf: That would be more effective on my king. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't care. I'm making you explode. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you think I cook without spices?! Sheepy: Jauf: I've stayed up to date with culinary advances... Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine. Eat one, then, Sir Farts. Sheepy: Jauf: Can't you leave that for when I'm used to having a tongue? I'm going to bite it. I will. Arsé-kun: Yog: Oh, snacks. *he reaches around Jauf to take the entire bag from Kay* Kind of you. Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Gods. Both of you at once? What a nightmare. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course my friend is here! Sheepy: Bedi: So Griflet's just a babyfaced Jaufre... Arsé-kun: Yog: Good afternoon to you too, and essentially yes. Sheepy: Jauf: I've been saying that all along... Arsé-kun: *Yog seats himself on the top of the couch, where he doesn't belong and doesn't care* Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwoooo! *He was hanging out near the couch. Apparently, he's finally back from his adventure* Arsé-kun: Yog: Hewwo. Where have you been? Sheepy: Elyan:........ *Beddy voice* Cai, you shouldn't curse so much. What if Elyan picks it up? Jaufre will kill you. Arsé-kun: Yog: I see, I see. I hope you had fun. Sheepy: Elyan:.....*Yog voice* ..........fun! Arsé-kun: *Yog leans over to pat Elyan* Sheepy: *Elyan is happy that he's getting attention. Maybe. Does water have feelings like happiness? Who knows* Arsé-kun: *he sure does. probably* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! The feeling of my shoes on the floor is great! Breathing in and out... Everything I couldn't quite feel before. Arsé-kun: Kay: Feel this overhead. *he throws a cushion at Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf gets bonked with it* Sheepy: Jauf: Good aim, good aim! Sheepy: Jauf: You got me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I've wanted to do that for a while. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I'll leave my retaliation for when I feel more used to my body! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm in danger. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Nobody could die to a cushion. Not even you. Arsé-kun: Kay: The cushion isn't what I'm worried about. Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, you're here so I'm putting your ass to work. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, yes? With what? Sheepy: Jauf: What wofk? Arsé-kun: Kay: Your turn to cook. Wow my stupid ass. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! I love to cook! You know, though... Sheepy: Jauf: You have to be careful which medieval knight you let into your kitchen. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why? They that dumb? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it's not stupidity... Sheepy: Jauf: Beddy's cooking could kill a man. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yours, right? Not this one? Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause if you mean this one, you're catching these hands. Sheepy: Jauf: Mine, of course. He cooks like he can't taste anything. Sheepy: Jauf: Not just that. With a guy like him, you can't trust him to use good ingredients. Sheepy: Jauf: He might give you food poisoning by using rotten ingredients. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Gotcha. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, let me treat you to my first meal since I got my body back! Arsé-kun: Kay: Go for it. Sheepy: *Jauf begins cooking!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching Jaufre through the wall* Sheepy: *Jauf looks genuinely happy! Focused! In his element!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is glad for him but also painfully, violently jealous* Sheepy: Aru: Arthur? What are you doing? Arsé-kun: *Arthur comes out of the wall* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Watching Jaufre cook. Sheepy: Aru:......Cook? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's managed to somehow regain physical form. I can't say I'm not jealous. Sheepy: Aru: That's scary. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The kitchen is the only room we can let our guard around him, thankfully... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... But I like his cooking. Sheepy: Aru: It's...not like Beddy's? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Heavens no. Jaufre is a wonderful cook. Sheepy: Aru: So we won't die... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Certainly not. Sheepy: Aru: That's good to know! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do wonder if Kay and Bedivere allowed this.. Sheepy: Aru: I don't think it's safe to try to stop him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor do I. He enjoys it, so I'll let it happen. Sheepy: Aru: And he's now more capable than ever of being a murder machine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But also capable of dying. Sheepy: Aru: I don't think death could stop him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is fair. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps we should ask if he's permitted to be there. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe... but if he isn't, we should maybe just give him permission... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Agreed. Arsé-kun: *Arthur and Aru leave the room I guess?* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey. Jauf's cooking tonight. Sheepy: Aru: Why? Arsé-kun: Kay: He's doin' work for all the bumming around he's done. Sheepy: Aru: He's never going ti work off all of that bumming around... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's a damn start. Sheepy: Bedi: Seeing two of him... wasn't exactly my plan for today. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't think that was anyone's plan. Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cept maybe Orbs over here. Arsé-kun: Yog: ^^ Sheepy: Bedi: It was absolutely his plan if he's the one who gifted the body to Jaufte. Arsé-kun: Yog: Correct statement. Addition: I didn't make it. I only altered it to match. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Bedi: Like plastic surgery. Arsé-kun: Yog: ...? Sheepy: Bedi: It's when... ummmm... Sheepy: Bedi: They put plastic under your skin to make you look different...maybe? Sheepy: Bedi: But isn't plastic poisonous to eat? Arsé-kun: Yog: That sounds miserable. Sheepy: Bedi: I agree. Arsé-kun: Kay: Me too Sheepy: Aru: I wonder if Merlin can plastic surgery himself? Arsé-kun: Yog: Probably? Sheepy: Aru: Beddy can do it but not intentionally... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ? Sheepy: Aru: Imagine coming home one day to Merlin being someone else. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, you don't know? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The little I do know I was asked to keep secret. Sheepy: Aru: Sometimes he takes naps on the floor. Sheepy: Aru: I found him like that once and he was different. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....??? Sheepy: Aru: He was fluffy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?! Sheepy: Aru: You have to be careful or you might step on him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do know of that habit. It's the rest of what you've stated that I'm unfamiliar with. Sheepy: Aru: I don't really know... Maybe like a satyr, but a kitty? Like a lion? Beddy thinks lions are scary, so maybe not that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This must be a new development, then. Sheepy: Aru: So you've never seen that before... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll blame my Merlin for it until I know otherwise. Sheepy: Aru: Would Teacher do that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would he not? Sheepy: Aru: Maybe not to Beddy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Who knows? Sheepy: Aru: Because Beddy would mope. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose that's true. Sheepy: Aru: But maybe Teacher would be mean like that... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You never know with him. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is always unpredictable... Arsé-kun: Yog: Speaking of whomst. Sheepy: Aru:? Arsé-kun: Yog: He recently made a prediction to Jaufre, and I do believe Jaufre has forgotten about it. Sheepy: Aru: Really? Arsé-kun: Yog: Really. He predicted Jaufre would be crushed. I do hope he hears this and manages to avert that. Sheepy: Aru: Crushed?! Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps not literally. He was not clear. Arsé-kun: Yog: I can't say when, as I'm not currently looking. Sheepy: *Suddenly, there's the loud noise of a bunch of things hitting the ground in the kitchen all at once! A few apples roll into the room.* Arsé-kun: Yog: And so it comes to pass. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm okay!! Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up to see what the hell happened* Sheepy: *Jauf is knee deep in apples and holding an umbrella.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Well, Grif will be happy. Sheepy: Jauf: My apples... Sheepy: Jauf: They're probably all bruised now. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who cares? *he picks one up and trudges through the apples to wash it off* Sheepy: *Jauf is picking them up and putting them back in his inventory* Arsé-kun: *Occasionally an apple pops back out. Maybe Kay could help. Which he does.* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Looks like I'm accidentally making more. Sheepy: Jauf: This is really troublesome!! Arsé-kun: Kay: *exasperated* How are you doing that on accident?? Sheepy: Jauf: No idea! Arsé-kun: Kay: for fuck's sake. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... *math major business brain thinking* Couldn't we sell 'em? Sheepy: Jauf: We could. But to whom? Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't get that far. Sheepy: Jauf: We can think on it. Arsé-kun: Kay: We've probably got time. Arsé-kun: *Kay's still unnamed slime has found the apples. Eatta an apple* Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe. Arsé-kun: *Sound of someone falling off the sofa from the other room* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Sheepy: *Jauf goes to look* Arsé-kun: *It was Yog, who is now sitting on the floor and trying to pull yellow goop off of his face (without resorting to being eldritch in public)* Sheepy: Jauf:?! My friend?! Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andromalius* 'm fine! I should've been paying attention! Sheepy: Jauf: The threat is still present, I assume! Sheepy: *Jauf takes out a sword from his inventory* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andro* Correct. Don't worry about me, this is an inconvenience. Sheepy: *Grif enters* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andro* Horrible timing, Griflet. Your uncle is around. Sheepy: Grif:?! My face has been stolen, too... Sheepy: Grif: This is Uncle? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andro* No, that's Jaufre. Save the conversation for after. Sheepy: Grif: So confusing... Sheepy: Grif: So many apples... wow. Sheepy: Grif: Christmas came early... yes. Sheepy: *Jauf is more concerned with finding Hastur* Arsé-kun: *That implies Hastur is able to be subtle. That implies he isn't right there* Sheepy: Jauf: For what reason are you paying us a visit? Arsé-kun: Hastur: For my own amusement, quite simply. Am I interrupting a plot point? Sheepy: Jauf: I'm busy cooking. If you stick around and don't cause more trouble, you can have some. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Hmmm. I can admit that is a tempting offer. Sheepy: Jauf: While you're here, maybe you'd like to buy an apple or two. As you can see, I have some extras. Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Hastur: With your luck, by the time we conclude a selling scene, they will have been devoured. Sheepy: Jauf: True, true. Arsé-kun: Hastur: In the end, no point to it all. I have better-og things to be doing. Sheepy: Jauf: That's fair! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'll leave you with this and then exit stage left. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Sheepy: Jauf: No need for a gift. Your presence is enough of one. Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Hastur: No, no. Arsé-kun: *Hastur strolls past Jaufre, claps him on the back (wet...), and disappears into the kitchen without disturbing the apples. S somehow* Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf:......I let my guard down. Arsé-kun: Yog: *finally getting the goop off of his face* What have you done now? Sheepy: Jauf: He got me, I'm pretty sure. Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... Let me pull it off. Sheepy: Jauf: If I go out, the damage might be worse. Arsé-kun: Yog: Let me remove it. Griflet, come stand guard. Your beloved uncle tagged Jaufre. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif stands guard as requested.* Arsé-kun: *Yog gets up to remove the goop off of Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf doesn't move.* Arsé-kun: *Yog starts trying to pull it off. This stuff sucks* Sheepy: *Jauf is putting off bad vibes. He's getting irritated. No touch him.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I know, I'm sorry. Fight it for a few more moments. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't touch me. Arsé-kun: Yog: My hands are not touching you. Arsé-kun: *Yog's got a whole handful of goop and is slowly pulling it off* Sheepy: *...Unfortunately, he's also a berserker at heart! The second Yog attempts removing the goo again, Jauf suddenly whips around and slashes through him with his sword!* Sheepy: Jauf: DON'T TOUCH ME! Arsé-kun: *Yog is struck down, upper half easily ripped open. He's leaking purple, milky liquid, and his insides look exactly the same. Space-y* Arsé-kun: Yog: That is unfortunate... Sheepy: Grif: Dad?! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm fine. Defend yourself. Sheepy: *Grif talking turned Jauf's attention to him. With an angry yell, Jauf suddenly lunges for him! Grif barely blocks his attack.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching through the wall. He retreats* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do NOT go out there. Sheepy: Aru: What's happening...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yellow hood got Jaufre. He's fighting Sir Griflet. Sheepy: *Jauf screams a very familiar phrase about tearing Grif to shreds.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I very heavily recommend those of you with blood do not leave this room. Arsé-kun: *Kay annoyance.png* Sheepy: Aru: He got... Jauf? W...well, Griflet's really strong, so he should be okay, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet's going to die. Sheepy: *The pained cry from Grif implies that he is Not Okay* Arsé-kun: Kay: My carpet again....... Arsé-kun: *Kay's trying very hard to not think about how hurt Grif must be to cry out about it. Definitely not bleeding everywhere. Definitely not. Def-* Sheepy: *The fighting noises get closer before something hits the door loudly and falls with a "thunk' in front of it.* Sheepy: *The fighting noises get closer before something hits the door loudly and falls with a "thunk' in front of it.* Sheepy: *Blood starts oozing under the door.* Arsé-kun: *Kay IMMEDIATELY does a full about face and starts watching Merlin paint. Hm, yes, this painting is made out of paint* Sheepy: *Whatever's on the other side of the door isn't moving.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... *finally tuning back in to what's going on* ...? ?? Sheepy: *It's totally quiet on the other side, but a strong presence can be felt.* Arsé-kun: *meaty thwack* Sheepy: *Jauf decapitates Yog. An unfriendly act.* Arsé-kun: Yog: *From who fucking KNOWS where* that's rude. Sheepy: *Jauf is no stranger to being rude.* Arsé-kun: *you know the rules and so do i, its time to die* Sheepy: *After a long silence, a sword suddenly cuts a gash in the door!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin shifts to in front of Bedi and Kay, holding the paintbrush like a wand.* Sheepy: *Something in front of the door is shoved out if the way. Jauf starts peering through the hole he made! He looks like a bloodthirsty beast stalking prey.* Sheepy: *His gaze skips over Merlin and stops on Aru. Prey Found* Arsé-kun: *Merlin casts a magic missile, which punches through the door and into Jauf* Sheepy: Jauf: --!! Sheepy: *Jauf, in a fit of rage, begjns breaking the door down!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, hand me Caliburn. Sheepy: Jauf: MOOORRRDREEEDDD! I'LL TEAR YOU TO SHREDS! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now! Sheepy: *Aru shakily gives Arthur Caliburn* Arsé-kun: *Arthur arms himself and immediately blocks Jaufre's path* Sheepy: Jauf: OUT OF MY WAY!! *Jauf attacks Arthur!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Arthur easily parries the blow and shoves Jauf back a bit!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: No. Down. Sheepy: Jauf: ARTHUR!! IF YOU'LL STAND IN THE WAY OF ME DEFENDING YOU, I'LL REND YOU LIMB FOR LIMB AS WELL!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm already dead! I'd like to see you try! Sheepy: *Jauf goes after Arthur once more!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur misses the block and gets a nice gash across his face for his efforts! Despite, you know. Being a ghost* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!? Sheepy: *Jauf approaches!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur swings at Jauf's legs!* Sheepy: *Jauf manages to evade by backing off!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur lunges at him!* Sheepy: Jauf: Arrthuuurrr...! I'll protect you... no matter what! Sheepy: *Jauf is unsuccessful and ends up getting hit in the head!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: How can you protect me if you kill me? Think, Sir Jaufre! Sheepy: *Jauf is confused! He backs off some more* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Down, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Arthur...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not question me. Kneel down. Sheepy: Jauf: *He slowly kneels down, clearly trying to resist the urge to cut Arthur down* Sheepy: Jauf:....back! Sheepy: Jauf: On my... back! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sit still. I'll get it. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't touch me! *He's starting to get aggressive again.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I won't touch you, Jaufre. You have my word. Would I lie to you? Sheepy: Jauf: On my back... it's on my back...! Sheepy: Jauf: Let my guard down...! It's on my... Arsé-kun: *Arthur zips around to Jauf's backside and slices a chunk of goop off!* Sheepy: Jauf:...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: One more. Sheepy: *Jauf stays still.* Arsé-kun: *The rest is cut clean off!* Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do watch yourself in the future. Mad or not, threatening my charge will result in facing me. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! You're lucky I held myself back, my king! I could have crushed you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not concerned about myself. Sheepy: Jauf:....Very sorry for threatening you, Aru. Sheepy: Aru: You weren't...really... ... Arsé-kun: Merlin: can someone tell me what's going on here?? Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, yes. Sheepy: Jauf: I accidentally slew Griflet. Very sorry about all the trouble I've caused. Sheepy: *Grif is in the background, cleaning up his own blood with a mop* Arsé-kun: *Yog has tentacles coming out of who knows where to help him, while Yog also patches up h-himself.* Sheepy: Jauf: Very sorry to you as well, my friend! Ah, and Griflet. Arsé-kun: Yog: It was an inconvenience at most. Griflet was far worse off. Sheepy: Grif: My arms were so far away... Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Legs... Arsé-kun: *kay is being SO brave right now* Sheepy: Grif: Needed my legs to get my arms but my arms to get my legs... yes. Arsé-kun: *KAY IS BEING SO FUCKING BRAVE RIGHT NOW* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Jauf is so kind... Arsé-kun: *Arthur returns Caliburn to Aru* Sheepy: Grif: So many apples... which do I choose? Hmm... Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet, focus please. Sheepy: Aru:...Thank you for protecting me. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You are very welcome. Why would I ever not? Sheepy: Aru: Because I, um... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... .... Ah. I admittedly never saw it at first, so why would it affect me now? Sheepy: Aru: I hope it doesn't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This part doesn't. Sheepy: Jauf: Can you imagine if my king wasn't there? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you for stopping me, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. Were I not here, I'm sure the young wizard would have shot you. Sheepy: Jauf: Very sorry about using your name like that. It was very rude of me. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm, he did, but it mainly just made me more mad. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pay the former no mind. The second, I mean more. Sheepy: Jauf: My king, not to ruin the scene... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Actually, there is no current reason for you to not use my name. If Bedwyr can, so can you-- Hm? Sheepy: Jauf: You're bleeding. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... So I am. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! My king is such a joker! Sheepy: Jauf: I could never call you by your name. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Permission is granted despite your commentary. *he grabs his cape and puts it against his face* Sheepy: Jauf: It would be so disrespectful. My king has all of my respect! Arsé-kun: *Kay just has his entire face pressed into Bedi's shoulder. he's so brave and cool and powerful and not going to cry* Sheepy: Bedi: ...*He hugs Kay. He's going to try to help!* Arsé-kun: *This helps a lot. Merlin joins in* Sheepy: *Grif has picked up one of the more bloody apples and is eating it while cleaning despite it being covered in his own blood.* Sheepy: Jauf: I know I've caused a lot of trouble on my first day of getting my body back, but I hope you can forgive me. *He bows* Very sorry! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It wasn't your intentional doing. Sheepy: Jauf: This time! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Ugh. Don't do it on purpose. Sheepy: Jauf: I won't. Arsé-kun: *kitchen timer dings* Sheepy: Jauf: Food's ready!! *He dashes into the kitchen* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! I'm starving! *he follows Jauf* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I am so sorry for Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: Bedi: It's... not fine, but we can't do anything about it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's really not acceptable, even by my standards.... Again, very sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll be sure to have him repair all the damages before tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Can he really do that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know, but knowing him? Most likely. Sheepy: Aru: Was he really going to kill me? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Unsure. If he truly saw you as... Ah.... I hope not. Sheepy: Aru:...He's so scary. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. I pray that doesn't happen again. Sheepy: Aru: Me too... Beddy's so easygoing, but Jauf... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Is really something else. Sheepy: Aru: It's hard to believe that they're cousins. Arsé-kun: *Kay drags Bedi out of scene so they can fucking eat. hungry. kay also needs to bully jaufre* Arsé-kun: Arthur: It really is. Sheepy: *Aru, unsurprisingly, has no appetite.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... You're not going? Sheepy: Aru: I'm not really hungry... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understand. *he throws his cape over her shoulders* Sheepy: Aru: ...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. You can join them later on. I need a moment as well. Arsé-kun: *Arthur puts his head in his hands and just... Groans. Ughhhhhhhhh.* heepy: Aru: *She pulls the cloak closer yo herself* ...I think he hates me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He does not. He was berserk from an outside force, and mistook you for.... I need not say. Jaufre hates him, not you. Sheepy: Aru: But I'm not... Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, you're not. Please do not expect logic from a berserker. Sheepy: Aru: I know. Sheepy: Aru: Thank you for protecting me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You don't need to thank me for that. I would do that for any reason. Sheepy: Aru:?! ...W-well, even so. Arsé-kun: Kay: *leaning in* You glued to the floor or something? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, umm.. Sheepy: Aru: I'm not hungry, but thanks for checking on me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then what the hell did I bring it with me for?? Shit. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll throw it in the microwave for you then for later. Sheepy: Aru: Sorry. Thank you! Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves. He can be heard distantly saying something along the lines of "if you can do it for grif you can do it for my sister"* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *Very Visible Envy* Sheepy: Aru:....I hope you can get your body back soon. Arsé-kun: Arthur: As do I, thank you.

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yep its still going.

Arsé-kun: -Saturday, November 27th- Sheepy: *Holmes is moping in the waiting room. He is sad and lonely and has no companions.* Arsé-kun: *A chair across from Holmes turns around. This would be more mysterious if Jack wasn't painfully obvious.* Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, it's you... I heard that you've improved. Arsé-kun: Jack: I have. Angel finally got the mix right. You're still alive, huh? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. It takes a lot to kill me. Arsé-kun: Jack: I noticed! Sheepy: Holmes: I also have Watson to patch me up when I'm hurt. Arsé-kun: Watson: Watson always will. Sherlock, you're still here? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Was there somewhere I was supposed to be? Arsé-kun: Watson: No. I figured you'd find something to do. Sheepy: Holmes: I did. Sheepy: Holmes: Sitting here bored, sad, and lonely. Arsé-kun: Watson: Moping is not an activity. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes: It's one of the things I do more than anything else. Arsé-kun: *Jack considers offering Holmes a knife. Watson is right there, though.* Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe you don't consider it an activity because you never partake in it? Arsé-kun: Watson: I am not going to answer that in a public space. Sheepy: Holmes: Everyone mopes. Arsé-kun: Watson: Nothing unusual about that. Why don't you see if anyone needs help with anything? Sheepy: Holmes: I did that yesterday. I came across Kay. Sheepy: Holmes: He cut his hand, so I gave him some bandages. The security guard ate a slug. Arsé-kun: Watson: ....... Arsé-kun: Jack: His friends are still stupid, but one of them... Completely beyond me. Sheepy: Holmes: What happened? Arsé-kun: Jack: Tristan. *As if this explains anything.* Sheepy: Holmes: Tristan? I watched him jump out a window once. What about him? Arsé-kun: Jack: I was curious about his ocular condition, but I had to tolerate him in the meantime. I also only confirmed what was already known. Sheepy: Holmes: I feel sorry for you. Arsé-kun: Jack: Don't do that. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, I can't help it after hearing that. Sheepy: Holmes: Did you find anything interesting? Arsé-kun: Jack: His blindness is genuine, but I have no answer for the little he can see. It's completely outside my field. Arsé-kun: Jack: He's also so frustrating that I almost stabbed him. I don't like him. Sheepy: Holmes: Good on you for having enough self control not to stab him! Sheepy: Holmes: He's a walking headache. You would think telling him not to jump out of third story windows would get through to him. It doesn't. Arsé-kun: Jack: He, what Sheepy: Holmes: That's the distressing part. Sheepy: Holmes: He flew. Arsé-kun: Jack: ..... I want that man torn open for an autopsy. I'll do it myself if I have to. Sheepy: Holmes: It wasn't with wings, by the way. Sheepy: Holmes: He utilized the sound waves produced from his harp to allow himself to glide. Sheepy: Holmes: That was his explanation. Arsé-kun: Jack: ??????????????????????? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't understand it either. Sheepy: Holmes: While I'm certain the students here recognize that that is just a certified "Tristan thing" and not something others can do, I don't want them to get any ideas. Arsé-kun: Watson: I doubt they will. That would mean acting like Tristan. Sheepy: Holmes: Nobody could do that. Arsé-kun: *Raph, who also did in fact jump out a window some time in the past two months, opts not to comment and instead sits down and waits to be noticed* Sheepy: Holmes: Raphael, what do you make of it? Arsé-kun: Raph: I think we need more information before we judge. Sheepy: Holmes: Hm... you're probably right. Sheepy: Holmes: By the way, did you need something from me? Arsé-kun: Raph: Nope! Curious about how your you-know-whats are doing, but nope! Just wanted to say hi! Sheepy: Holmes: My...? Sheepy: Holmes:..... Arsé-kun: Raph: Show me the goods, Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't use them, really... Arsé-kun: Raph: You probably should. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, thanks for the suggestion, Watson... Arsé-kun: Watson: I agree with him entirely. You don't want them atrophying. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: *Holmes spreads spreads out his wings, grimacing.* Arsé-kun: Raph: That shouldn't hurt. Sheepy: Holmes: So you say. Arsé-kun: Jack: How long will it take ya to realize you could be doing detective work without needing to walk everywhere? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe I enjoy walking. Arsé-kun: Jack: Loser. Sheepy: Holmes: It's relaxing. Sheepy: Holmes: How do they look? Arsé-kun: Raph: Better than they did, but definite signs of underuse. At least stretch them daily, please. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes: Is just putting them away and forgetting they exist not an option? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. That can lead to back problems. Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Raph: That's like asking if never using your arms won't damage your shoulders. Sheepy: Holmes: But it never impacted me before. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's the part that doesn't make sense... Arsé-kun: *Watson just gives Holmes A Look™* Sheepy: Holmes: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Watson: Explains some of your back pain, doesn't it? Sheepy: Holmes:........ Arsé-kun: Raph: *ah.* Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha, I have no clue what you're talking about... Arsé-kun: Watson: Lying to my face? In public? Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... it's not lies... Sheepy: Holmes: Is there really no way to not have to deal with them? I don't want them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not that I'm willing to do, no. Sheepy: Holmes: They're useless wastes of space and I can't even throw them away like I do with other wastes of space... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Watson: At least you have yours. Be goddamn grateful. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't want them. They feel alien. Seeing them feels wrong. Why should I be grateful for something I'd get rid of in a heartbeat? Sheepy: Holmes: Would you rather have them? I'd give them to you if I could. Arsé-kun: Watson: Admittedly, yes. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I would say to consider them yours, if I could remove them. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Unfortunately.... I really, really cannot recommend that. Sheepy: Holmes: Why not? Sheepy: Holmes: People remove tonsils all the time. Arsé-kun: Raph: Damage to your skeleton and muscular systems, among other things. Sheepy: Holmes: ... Sheepy: Holmes: But I'm human. Humans don't need them. Every time I catch a glimpse of them, they threaten my sense of humanity. Arsé-kun: Raph: You can have additional features and still be human. Sheepy: Holmes: But I never agreed to these... Arsé-kun: Raph: Neither did I. No one agrees to be born who they are. Sheepy: Holmes: Had they not come out, I would have been eaten for sure. Couldn't Ignis have taken them with him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Had he taken them, I doubt you would have survived it. Sheepy: Holmes: How complicated... Sheepy: Holmes: No one will remove them for me and I can't... Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I'll look into it. I'm sure there's a way to do it properly. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, just so you know... Sheepy: Holmes: If you're considering scissors, they don't work. They just break and leave the wing unharmed. That's my hypothesis, anyway. Not that I have attempted this. Arsé-kun: Watson: Are You Fucking Stupid? Sheepy: Holmes: No, of course not. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you'd succeeded, you would have bled to death. I clearly wasn't around for this clownery. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm putting childlocks on the cutlery now, just for you. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course not. Because it never happened... Arsé-kun: Watson: Broken scissors in the trash can. I am not blind, Sherlock. Sheepy: Holmes: I can get through a childlock. Sheepy: Holmes: Even so... Sheepy: Holmes: It won't work. Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't try again or I'll revoke your hand rights. Sheepy: Holmes:.........My hand rights??? Arsé-kun: Jack: I lost those once. It was miserable! Sheepy: Holmes: What? Sheepy: Holmes: So far, the only weakness I've pinpointed is... Sheepy: Holmes: Whatever I say, you will lock away under the distrusting belief that I will attempt to take matters into my own hands while you're not around. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's obvious. Sheepy: Holmes: It is, but the second I voice it, I'll lose rights to it. Arsé-kun: Watson: You never had lighter rights to begin with. Sheepy: Holmes: You trust me so little. It hurts me. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll confirm this just for you. *he takes his wings out and folds one around his arm. splotchy ass feathers ass* Fire can leave permanent damage. Sheepy: Holmes: But maybe not remove it... Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: Although... Sheepy: Holmes: If they'd been there since I could remember, maybe they wouldn't seem unnatural to me. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... We'll need to ask... Him, why he didn't say anything. Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft... Sheepy: Holmes: He knew all along, didn't he? Arsé-kun: Watson: He is your brother. I'd say probably. Sheepy: Holmes: It may have been just to mess with me, but it's still a good idea to ask him. Sheepy: Holmes: It's the fact that I'm finding them so late that's the issue, I think... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's like finding out you had a second set of arms. It would be disorienting. Sheepy: Holmes: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Raph: Uncomfortable or not, you do need to use them at least a little bit. Sheepy: Holmes: Fine, fine... Sheepy: Holmes: If I have to, I will. Sheepy: Holmes: ....How do I go about that? Arsé-kun: Raph: Just stretch them every so often. I'm not going to force you to actually use-use them yet. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha... I see..... Sheepy: Holmes: By the way, Watson. Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm? Sheepy: Holmes: *He looks conflicted on whether or not he wants to continue the sentence.* Arsé-kun: Watson: ..? Sheepy: Holmes: Did you have them? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Watson: That's what some of my back scars are. Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: I can understand your reaction, then... Arsé-kun: Watson: Take care of yours or so help me God. Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose I have no choice... Sheepy: Holmes: ....But that means... It's possible to lose them and not die... Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not an angel. Sheepy: Holmes: Why would it be any different? Arsé-kun: Watson: Functionality. Also, I am incredibly damaged and you know this. Sheepy: Holmes:....Yes, I know. Arsé-kun: Watson: Things I probably should have told you about and never did, part twelve... Or fifty. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't blame you for not telling me. We all have our secrets. Arsé-kun: Watson: We're married. Sheepy: Holmes: Even married people have secrets they don't want their spouse knowing. Arsé-kun: Watson: Unfortunately, I think you have me beat in that department. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha. Of the ones I don't remember. Arsé-kun: *Raph pulled out a clipboard at some point and is silently doing his job. Thanks bud* Sheepy: Holmes: But of the ones I do... There aren't many, considering we're rarely apart for very long. I'd have no chance to pick up secrets of my own. Arsé-kun: Watson: There's probably something I don't know about. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not too concerned. You're terrible at lying and the only things you tend to hide are how you didn't eat again and whatever you're up to with your buddy. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... harsh but true. Sheepy: Holmes: I guess I should be happy that you aren't at all concerned. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe I need to pick up more secrets so I can be mysterious and on even footing with you. Arsé-kun: Watson: You won't. You're a god-awful liar. Sheepy: Holmes: My brain suddenly just starts urging me to tack the truth onto what I say. It's like it's totally opposed to me lying. Arsé-kun: Raph: *scribbling that down. Could be useful!* Sheepy: Holmes: And for my other secrets... Sheepy: Holmes: You can probably learn them by bribing Mycroft. Arsé-kun: Watson: List of things I never thought I'd be doing: Bribing your gambling addicted brother. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe we should drag him to Raphael. Sheepy: Holmes:....Is that under his jurisdiction? Arsé-kun: Raph: No, but I'd like to speak to him anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe we can bribe him to speak to you. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe if I ask him nicely, he'll do it. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe bribing isn't necessary? Arsé-kun: Watson: He has told us nothing. Sheepy: Holmes:...Bribing it is. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Where does he live? I forget. Arsé-kun: Watson: If I knew, I would tell you. Sheepy: Holmes: You don't know either, hm... Sheepy: Holmes: I recall him telling me at one point. Sheepy: Holmes: I said that I'd remember it, and then later that day I realized I'd forgotten and hadn't written it down. Sheepy: Holmes: But admitting that would be... Arsé-kun: Watson: A free ticket to being teased town. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if he doesn't have me to tease, who will he have? Arsé-kun: Watson: Anyone who breathes. Sheepy: Holmes: .....Very true. So why me? Arsé-kun: Watson: He's your brother. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't tease him. Sheepy: Holmes:....Well, it's been a while anyway. I should check on him to make sure he's okay. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'll try to find his phone number. Sheepy: Holmes: I may have it in my phone. Arsé-kun: Watson: The keyword is "may". Sheepy: Holmes: I have so many numbers added to my phone. Sheepy: *Holmes pulls out his phone and starts skimming through his contacts* Sheepy: Holmes: They should add folders one day. Arsé-kun: Watson: Reasonably, it'd be under H or M. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes... Sheepy: Holmes: Reasonably. A reasonable person would do that. Arsé-kun: Watson: Right, and we're talking about your brother. Sheepy: Holmes: And I let him put it in. Arsé-kun: Watson: You may as well not have it at all. Sheepy: Holmes: If I had folders, this would be simpler. Unfortunately, I don't. Sheepy: Holmes: .............? Sheepy: Holmes: "#1 Brother (and voted sexiest man alive 0 years in a row)"...This isn't him, for sure. Arsé-kun: Watson: ...... That is him, without a doubt. Who else would? Sheepy: Holmes: #1 brother...? Arsé-kun: Watson: You let him do it. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] We need to talk. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] oh no. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] What are these? Sheepy: *Holmes takes a picture of himself, wings out, and sends it to Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] You still have those?!?! Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Still...? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Maybe #1 Brother (and voted sexiest man alive 0 years in a row) would like to explain what's going on? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I would not! 🦁 Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] $20 Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] You sure do have wings. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] You're the key to unlocking my secrets. I will pursue you to the ends of the Earth until I get what I want. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] offer $20 more for lore Sheepy: Holmes: What a cheapskate... Arsé-kun: Watson: What a nuisance. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Fine. $40. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I didn't tell you because you were happier as a human. Happiest I've ever seen you. WYA? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Hospital with Watson. Please tell me more. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I said where, Sher! There are a million hospitals! Sheepy: *Holmes tells him his current location.* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] You? There? Huh? Huh??? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Yes. I work here when I'm not on cases. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] Is there anything I should know before I barge in? Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] If the security guard picks a fight with you, do not fight him. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] You cannot kill him in any way that is meaningful. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] Fungi. Got it. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] No, just an infinite number of lives. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I found the building. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Great work. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] I can't be assed to go any further. I arrived. Meet me here. Sheepy: Holmes: [Text: to Mycroft] Where is "here"? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: [text: to Holmes] Hospital. Front door. A medieval knight is most certainly chasing me, Sheepy: *Holmes goes to the front door of the hospital to meet up with Mycroft* Arsé-kun: *Raph and Watson go with. Watson stops to glare at the inevitable eavesdroppers on the way.* Sheepy: Grif: No where to run now. You're surrounded on both sides. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You have a severe misunderstanding of how good I am at running. Sheepy: Grif: Uh....Hm... Sheepy: Grif:......... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm not fighting you. That'd take too much effort, and I just got here to see my brother. Sheepy: Grif: Hah? Sheepy: Grif: You... Sheepy: Grif:........... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Sherlock Holmes. He's my little brother. Sheepy: Grif: Time waster. You could have said so earlier and I wouldn't have needed to chase you down. Horrible, horrible. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You didn't ask. How was I meant to know I'd be chased down by a knight cosplayer? Sheepy: Grif:........Paimon, define cosplayer. Arsé-kun: Yog: Certainly. Definition: the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game. Or, in this case, history. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Yog: Therefore, a good assumption but also an incorrect one, as your armor is functional. Sheepy: Grif: This is not historical cosplay, though. It is real armor intended to protect me from enemies. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Griflet what did I just say? Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Well, yes. Is that all you needed? Sheepy: Grif: Thank you. Yes. Arsé-kun: *A small heart from Grif's inventory, from Paimon. Appreciated!!!* Sheepy: *While Mycroft is distracted with Grif, Holmes goes in for the hair ruffle!* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: My HAIR!! Sheepy: Holmes: Got you!!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'll let it go this time!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because you owe me 40 dollars anyway! Sheepy: Holmes:...Ugh. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *Watson is here! Raph is here! Raph has stopped and is staring* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Sheepy: Holmes: How expensive...I hope you make it worth it. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Sure thing. "Sherlock" was meant to be a temporary name, but I gave you options and that's the one you picked. I don't know if you remember that! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Not that it's very far off from your old name. Can I deadname you? Do you want me to tell you that? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because I www-- *he's caught sight of Raphael and paused* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: Mikhae?? Arsé-kun: *Raph looks delighted, then confused. Raises a hand slightly to point at Holmes, looks at Mycroft, squints, and then seems surprised* Arsé-kun: Raph: Huh! I see! Sorry, don't let me interrupt you! Sheepy: Holmes: ....What? Sheepy: Holmes: ...I... don't remember that, no. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: That was post-you smashing your head against rocks, so I guess that makes sense! Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember hitting my head on rocks, but I trust that that happened. Sheepy: Holmes: What was my original name? Who was I? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Your name was Sheratiel. An angel of Leo, assistant of Verchiel- They were affection, Leo, the sun, and some other stuff, I don't remember. Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: None of that is familiar to me. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: And the most unemotional bastard I had the pleasure of working with. Sheepy: Holmes: People do often portray me as unemotional or cold in media, but... that feels very wrong to me. Sheepy: Holmes: This just sounds like a completely different person. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It basically is, sort of. It's still you, but I like you better than him! Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you, but don't let him hear that. You may hurt his feelings. Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Ahaha! He had those? That's news to me! Sheepy: Holmes: Didn't he? Maybe he just wasn't very good at showing them. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: He could show them. Not well, but they were there. Sheepy: Holmes: That's something. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Look at you, defending him. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I was once him. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I can dunk him, and I can dunk you. Sheepy: Holmes: So you say, but you didn't even notice me sneak up on you earlier. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'd dunk you into a leaf pile, but that means getting up. Sheepy: Holmes: That's what cowards say to excuse their inaction. Arsé-kun: *Raph is furiously taking notes on his clipboard. Gay scientist note-taking crimes* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... Well, if you insist. Sheepy: *Holmes looks smug, an unusual expression on his face. An expression that will absolutely be wiped off of his face soon enough.* Arsé-kun: *An expression that's left behind as Holmes gets tackled into a big ol' leaf pile by his brother.* Sheepy: Holmes: Oof-!! Arsé-kun: Watson: On this day, we lost both Holmes to the leaves, amen. Sheepy: Grif: You know, there lurks something under certain leaf piles. Arsé-kun: Watson: Good afternoon, Griflet. Do explain. Sheepy: Grif: This is not one of them. Sheepy: Grif: The Crumpetmonger. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Go on. Sheepy: Grif: It's called that because it smells like it's been baking. Sheepy: Grif: Do you feel it looking back at you? Sheepy: Grif: When you look at the moon. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't believe so, no. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet, please stop telling people about the Sandbox Clown. I don't want you to unlock it's encounter somehow- Sheepy: Grif: ...? Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll be eating those words. Don't leave that area. I need to handle something. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... scary. Arsé-kun: *The only person in this present group not accustomed to Distant Eldritch Nukes is Mycroft.* Sheepy: Holmes:....So stay out of leaf piles? Sheepy: *Holmes has leaves in his hair now.* Arsé-kun: Watson: You of all people should be safe, all things considered. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Is? Is that sort of thing normal here? Sheepy: Holmes: Sort of, but not to that degree. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: That's scary. I'm staying here. Sheepy: Holmes: Here, on campus? What about your house? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm staying here, in this pile, until that stops. Arsé-kun: *and it doesn't stop. unusual number of nukes going on here. not literal nukes but a lot of eldritch magic being thrown around* Sheepy: Holmes: Usually, Griflet deals with them before they're a concern. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... not this. Arsé-kun: *Aza wordlessly leans around Holmes. Hello I am here now* Sheepy: Holmes: My friend, you're here, too. This is my brother, Mycroft. Sheepy: Grif: Wow, Grandpa is here. Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft, this is my friend. *He gestures to Aza* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ... I. I see... Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *he looks at Mycroft briefly before looking back to Griflet* ... Griflet. Why is Yog-Sothoth outside of his prison? Sheepy: Grif: The Sandbox Clown has appeared on the campus. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Is that what they are called here? heepy: Grif: Normally, it would not leave without a meal. Sheepy: Grif: It has many names. Arsé-kun: Aza: Most of my children do. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ????????????????????????????????????? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Especially Uncle. Sheepy: Grif: He will return back after he is done. Is that okay? Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... I will allow it this instance. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... very kind. Thank you, Grandpa. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: *looking to Holmes for an explanation* Sheepy: Holmes: This is Azathoth. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ..... Okay. Sheepy: Holmes:.....Too much? Sheepy: Holmes: A lot has happened recently. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It's a bit much, yes. Arsé-kun: *Aza has taken to leaning around Grif instead. hello grandson* Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I have more for you! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Oh, no. Sheepy: Holmes: Something strange happened before I discovered these. *He gestures to his wings* Sheepy: Holmes: So, there's this angel that Raphael is taking care of. Sheepy: Holmes: He touched me and I thought I was going to die. All the strength was just sapped out of me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why didn't you just ask me? Sheepy: Holmes: Ask you what? Sheepy: Holmes: Why that happened? Arsé-kun: Raph: Presumably how he did that or why? Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: I guessed that he could drain people's life out of them to replenish his own, just like in video games. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's basically correct, except only energy and only from other angels. I don't want him attempting this on anyone else. Sheepy: Holmes: That's frightening. Arsé-kun: Raph: Instead of resting like anyone else would when injured, his programming demands he find a source of energy and Immediately. I've had no progress breaking that one. Sheepy: Holmes: Hm... Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe he was someone whose job never allowed them to rest for very long. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I'm not gonna scare Mycroft with the details of that one. Sheepy: Holmes: Presumably, he fought among angels, making them the best possible choice for batteries. Sheepy: Holmes: I think he attacked angels rather than being allied with them, because otherwise no one would ally with a man who would drain them without warning. Arsé-kun: Raph: Both. Allied and attacked. I won't be explaining that. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Apologies, but... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Yeah, go on. Everyone else knows who Il is already. May as well. Sheepy: Holmes: He's always been very touchy about rules, I've noticed. Arsé-kun: Raph: I feel like I've talked about this with you in radius before. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... But if it takes you logicking it out to remember, go ahead. Sheepy: Holmes: I see. That means little to me. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... It will if he decides you've sinned, or if he notices your companion is here. Sheepy: Holmes: Azathoth isn't doing anything wrong. Is hanging out with your grandson such a crime? Arsé-kun: Raph: Being a non-earthly entity of destruction is probably enough for Il's programming, unfortunately. Sheepy: Holmes: Isn't attacking others unprompted a greater crime? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's specifically programmed to not accept that as a valid point, unfortunately, or he would have self-terminated a long time ago. Arsé-kun: Raph: After all, a non-sentient machine can't exactly sin. Sheepy: Holmes: Yet he seems sentient. Sheepy: Holmes:....While simultaneously not feeling quite sentient. Arsé-kun: Raph: He is working on it. Sheepy: Holmes: Sometimes he seems to be completely normal. Other times he feels like he's only imitating others. Sometimes it seems like he's buffering and trying to load a response. Arsé-kun: Raph: All of the above is correct. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... Sheepy: Holmes:....By the way. Sheepy: Holmes: Where is Il? Hopefully he isn't out. Something like this would really rile him up, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm hoping he isn't, but there isn't much I can do to stop him if he is. Sheepy: Holmes: Concerning but true. Sometimes nothing gets through to him. Arsé-kun: Yog: *a bit of static from Paimon* Griflet, you are free to leave. Sheepy: Grif: Is it gone? Sheepy: Grif: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Yog: I am alive. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong. Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Yog: Wrong? Are you suggesting I have died? Sheepy: Grif: Wrong question being answered. I am aware you have not died. My question is whether you are okay. Different. Arsé-kun: Yog: Mostly, yes. I'll need a new vessel, but that isn't a huge deal. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... I see... Sheepy: Il: *Approaching the group, still in battle mode (tm)* Raphael. Arsé-kun: Raphael: Yes? Sheepy: Il: I have sustained 10% damage to my body. Wings are undamaged. Energy levels are still high. The threat has been removed thanks to assistance from Yog Sothoth. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good job not just draining someone! Good work on asking for assistance! *he gladly heals Il* Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: Better than your usual behavior. ^^ Sheepy: Il:......? Why is everyone standing out here? Arsé-kun: Raph: Impromptu meeting. Sheepy: Il: Even with Holmes's companion? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes. Thank you for also not nuking on sight. Sheepy: Il:.....*He looks at Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ........ Sheepy: Il: *stare* .......... Sheepy: *Il looks over at Holmes and back to Mycroft* Arsé-kun: Raph: That's Holmes' brother. Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: More detail, please? Sheepy: Il: I thought they hated each other. But I recognize him. Somewhat. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Do you? I wonder why.. Sheepy: Il: He said that he had a bratty little brother. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ... *taking a moment to register, and* Oh, the game! Sheepy: Holmes: Game... Sheepy: Il: You were very informative. I learned a lot from you. Sheepy: Il: Lupin told me to try not to become a guy like you. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Wise words from a thief. Sheepy: Il: You seem like a good dad, but you need to be more honest. Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft has kids...? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I don't. In the game he's referring to, I do. But since that was still based on me, not too far off! Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: As for the honesty, I absolutely won't be doing that, but thanks anyway. Sheepy: Il: Strand... I'll work hard to never turn out like you! *proud* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You can do it! Sheepy: Holmes: Shouldn't you try to improve too, Mycroft? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Implying I need to? Sheepy: Holmes: *stare* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: :) Sheepy: Holmes: Don't you? Sheepy: Holmes: We both have flaws we need to work on. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'm sure that's only you. Sheepy: Holmes: Hey, now. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson could easily list both of our flaws. He can be an honest third party. Arsé-kun: Watson: Mycroft, you're full of hot air. Sherlock, you don't bother to remember information if it isn't immediately important. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, a useful skill of mine! Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Do you recall how many stars your solar system has? Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes:...My friend. Sheepy: Holmes: The time for that information... is not now! Arsé-kun: Aza: ........ It could be zero if you do not actually answer. Sheepy: Holmes:............ Sheepy: Holmes: Hahahaha... Sheepy: Holmes: It's obvious, yes? Arsé-kun: Aza: Not if you are blind. Sheepy: Holmes: You look up at the night sky and there's many of them! The answer is... probably about fifty to a hundred at any given time! Arsé-kun: Aza: ................ Sheepy: Il: That doesn't seem right... Arsé-kun: Aza: Griflet? How many stars in this system are there? Sheepy: Grif: One. Arsé-kun: Aza: Yog's child knows. Sheepy: Grif: It's the sun. Sheepy: Grif: It allows for all life on Earth to exist. Amazing. Sheepy: Holmes: ............. Sheepy: Holmes: Anyway, that information will never be important to my job. Arsé-kun: Aza: How can you be certain. Sheepy: Holmes: I won't be entering outer space. Sheepy: Holmes: My job never has anything to do with space. Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... *thinking* Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa... Sheepy: Grif: Please remember that humans are squishy and weak. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I recall. Standard humanoid lungs. Would undergo explosive decompression. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, yes. Some of those words mean something to me. Arsé-kun: Raph: People tend to explode in space. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: If there's ever an enemy in space, we can use Holmes as a projectile weapon. Arsé-kun: Aza: People die when they are killed. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Even Holmes... Sheepy: Holmes: Please don't toss me into space. If you do, Mycroft will never get bribe money from me again and he'll cry. Sheepy: Holmes: That'll be your fault. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I would be a bit madder than that! Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha! So, you truly very much care! Maybe enough not to need a bribe for something I should've been told anyway? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... I take it back. Sheepy: Holmes:.... Sheepy: Holmes: I have such a cruel brother... Sheepy: Holmes: So mean, so cruel. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Only for you. Sheepy: Holmes: Wouldn't my #1 best brother want to be kinder towards me? Or did you only get that title because you're the only brother I have? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I got it because I'm the best, obviously. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha. Then don't make me have to pay you $40 for information I should've gotten for free. Sheepy: Grif: You have to rank brothers? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm......... Wil and Duncan are both #1... yes. Sheepy: Grif: The others, I've never met. Sheepy: Il: Raphael, how do angels have siblings? Is it a matter of when they were created? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sometimes. Depends if the angel on question was created or born. Sheepy: Il: So they can be born like humans. Sheepy: Il: Were you born? Arsé-kun: Raph: We weren't SUPPOSED to do it, but... It wasn't illegal. And... Arsé-kun: Raph: And yes. Sheepy: Il: I understand. Arsé-kun: Raph: You... Technically had siblings? But they had different jobs than you. Sheepy: Il:......? Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: You were for internal affairs. They were for external affairs. Sheepy: Il: I understand. Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: Emergency guards for heaven. Sheepy: Il: Hm... Sheepy: Il: I never met them. Arsé-kun: Raph: You didn't. Sheepy: Il: But I have you. I don't need them. Arsé-kun: Raph: :D Sheepy: Il: *He looks past Raph and hones in on Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson is smoking a cig and looking bored* Arsé-kun: Watson: What students? The seven that we currently have? Arsé-kun: *Watson does crush his cigarette against his hand, though* Sheepy: Il: Lucan - weak immune system. Arsé-kun: Watson: Point made. Sheepy: Il: Okita - weak respiratory tract. Sheepy: Il: Both would not respond well to it. Arsé-kun: *Raphael is proud of Il. Look at you, remembering things!* Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, Watson. Getting lectured by Il... Sheepy: Holmes: Shame on you, shame on you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, am I the one being bullied now? By the man who didn't even remember that we only have one sun? Sheepy: Holmes: There's a difference between lack of knowledge and reckless incompetence. Although your actions fit into neither. Sheepy: Holmes: Perhaps my actions also do not fit into either category, so it's a useless statement altogether. Sheepy: Holmes: I at least accepted recently the knowledge that the Earth goes around the Sun. Sheepy: Holmes: Argue to me the value of knowing that there are three stars in the solar system and I may accept it. Arsé-kun: Aza: *leaning down and around Grif* Three? Three?? Sheepy: Holmes: #1, the sun. Sheepy: Holmes: #2, that self proclaimed morning star Shuu who's often at the hospital. Sheepy: Holmes: #3, the star that lights up my life every day! Watson. Arsé-kun: Aza: Ah... the so-called child of Hast and figurative language. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, yes. Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Watson appreciates it, at least* Arsé-kun: *Azathoth isn't amused. I don't think he got it was partially a joke.* Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: It was a joke. Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... Ah. Sheepy: Holmes:...Sorry. Sheepy: Tristan: ...Hoho. So, your type of conversational partner is sentient slugs living within lake caverns. Arsé-kun: Kay: it's really not. I don't wanna do that again. Sheepy: Tristan: I would recommend against it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Next time, I'm not doing manual labor for information. I'd rather buy a shitty projector to show it a movie. Sheepy: Tristan: Why were you down there? Arsé-kun: Kay: I wanted information on something I encountered a while back. Fair trade's a fair trade. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhmhm... Yet the information he provided me was.. minimal, almost useless... Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, we don't have to try and summon that other guy anymore. If they don't fuckin' know either, no point. Sheepy: Tristan:....Although. Sheepy: Tristan: It must have been someone familiar with the poison or able to communicate with someone familiar with the poison. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we know anybody that can use poisons? Outside of Agravain? Sheepy: Tristan: It must have been close by, too. So if he was in that lake then... Sheepy: Tristan: Agravain wouldn't have been very old. Sheepy: Tristan: A young child couldn't have cured me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Or at least kept you alive, right. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has pressed X to Snoop* Sheepy: *Holmes has joined him.* Sheepy: Tristan: Yes, exactly. Sheepy: Tristan: What doctors were working here at the time... hmm... Sheepy: Tristan: Who was principal at the time...? ....... Sheepy: Tristan: So many mysteries, yet very few answers. Arsé-kun: Kay: We could start here. The hospital, I mean. If it was here, the record should exist here, assuming they're goddamn competent. Arsé-kun: Kay: They're.... I dunno. Sometimes. If it ain't medical, probably not. Sheepy: Tristan: If I went here, there should be medical records. Arsé-kun: Kay: Right, right. ... Would they keep 15 year old records? Sheepy: Tristan: We could ask. Arsé-kun: Kay: We will. Sheepy: Tristan: Holmes, do you know if the doctors are available? Sheepy: Holmes: ?! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Oh. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has already withdrawn. Sorry, Holmes, you're on your own* Sheepy: Holmes:....How... Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably saw a fat red line. Don't question it. Arsé-kun: Kay: What the fuck's up, Sir Escort Bitchass? Sheepy: Holmes: ....Sir? Arsé-kun: Kay: Motherfucker. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not used to you being so respectful. Say it again. Arsé-kun: Kay: Eat shit. Arsé-kun: Kay: And answer Tristan's question, dammit. Sheepy: Holmes: They're available to speak to. Sheepy: Holmes: The time... is now, for once! Arsé-kun: Kay: Why can't you just say things and be done with it? Sheepy: Holmes: It's fun. Arsé-kun: Watson: What's going on over there? Sheepy: Holmes: Tristan wants to speak with you. I wonder why? I definitely do not know the reason. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just admit you heard the whole thing, goddammit. Sheepy: Holmes:...Haha. Sheepy: Holmes:.... Sheepy: Holmes: You've seen through me entirely! Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Tristan, go ask the doctor while I attempt a crime. Sheepy: Tristan: Yes. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: How can I help you? Sheepy: Tristan: How long are medical records kept for here? Arsé-kun: Watson: As far as I'm aware? They're generally kept unless the patient is deceased. Sheepy: Tristan: Even for non students? Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm fairly certain. Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: Kept until death, and even then sometimes we hold them for a bit. Why? Sheepy: Tristan: I may have been here many years ago as a child. Sheepy: Tristan: For the injury that blinded me. I want to know more. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure thing! *he gets up and stretches. Watson ducks under the inevitable wing* I can't promise I'll be quick, though. Sheepy: Tristan: I understand. Sheepy: Tristan: Take your time. Arsé-kun: *Raphael heads inside.* Arsé-kun: *Aza has moved back to standing behind Holmes, and is looking at Tristan* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... perhaps you were there, Watson? Arsé-kun: Watson: I only started working here a couple of years ago. I wasn't here yet. Sheepy: Tristan: How cruel that you did not rush to my aid in my time of need. *harp strum* ...Hahahaha. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm sure I would have if I was there. Sheepy: *Tristan opens his eyes and stares at Watson* Sheepy: Tristan: Perhaps you would have been more effective, considering that you are not as ugly as most. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not sure about that. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... you cannot see it, but I can. Sheepy: Tristan: You are not surrounded by death as most are. Arsé-kun: Watson: How ironic. Sheepy: Tristan: Or perhaps... Sheepy: Tristan: Is it that you have less of a surface area that can be targeted...? Like Bedivere. Sheepy: Tristan: Or like Orpheus. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... That's far more likely. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad. Still I have not found someone as beautiful as Prof. Dio nor Griflet. Sheepy: Tristan: Although, even Prof. Dio has a little bit of ugliness, but I suppose being perfect isn't easy. Sheepy: Tristan: By the way... Sheepy: Tristan: Have you noticed that Holmes has gotten uglier? Arsé-kun: Watson: Concerning. Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes, you've apparently had your lines changed. Sheepy: Tristan: *He puts his arms out* Likeso. Sheepy: Holmes: *He turns away from the Kay he just wrecked* What? Arsé-kun: Watson: Tristan can see your wings being a weak point. Sheepy: Holmes: I see... I'll have to be careful. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I may have have hidden the line associated with this vessel among your already existing points of weakness while I am manifested. Was that an error? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm? Tristan is the only one who seems to be able to see them... Sheepy: Tristan:....What? Sheepy: Tristan:.......How....? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... That is a good question. Sheepy: Tristan: Something tells me... I need not know your tune. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not recommend it. Sheepy: Tristan: I will avoid it... for now. Sheepy: Tristan: By the way, there's another one here who's as ugly as Holmes. Arsé-kun: Watson: That would be his brother. Sheepy: Tristan: No wonder he's so ugly. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Can I be spared a crumb of context?? Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. I cannot see anything but one's ugliness. You have a high level of ugly. Especially around here. *He spreads his arms out* Arsé-kun: Watson: It's death. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ... I have been given almost no valuable information. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not quite sure what it is, but it seems like a manifestation of our potential deaths? ... So, a weak point. Sheepy: Tristan: What tune do you play? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... As in, lines of death? Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Mycroft with menacing intent.* Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose so. Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Mycroft's lines!* Arsé-kun: *For a brief moment, the BWAOW of an electric guitar rings out before abruptly stopping. Mycroft looks DISTURBED.* Sheepy: Tristan: I see, I see. Sheepy: Tristan: It is much more.. hmm... abrasive...? than Holmes's is. Sheepy: Holmes: No need for a demonstration, yes? Tristan? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .. I would like a demonstration. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Holmes* Sheepy: Holmes: You traitor! Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Holmes's lines* Arsé-kun: *Violin?* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It was for knowledge purposes! I wanted to know! Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh...! You wanted to mess with me, too. Sheepy: Holmes:....Hold on. Sheepy: Holmes: How did you know it was like lines? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because I bother to learn things, even if I might not use them. Sheepy: Tristan:....Holmes's brother. Do you know this ailment of mine? Sheepy: Tristan: Why do I have it? How do I turn it off? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ..... That I'm aware of? Angels of death usually had it. I'd assume similar beings do too. For a normal kid to have it? Unheard of. Sheepy: Tristan: ......? Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. Normal, you say. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You know what I mean! Sheepy: Holmes: You call him normal because you don't know him... Sheepy: Tristan: You see... Sheepy: Tristan: I can fly! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ok. Sheepy: Tristan: I suppose you can, too, with your wings. Sheepy: Tristan: However, toss me out a window and I can demonstrate my flight capabilities. Sheepy: Holmes: Everyone flies when they're tossed out a window... Arsé-kun: Watson: Not for long. Sheepy: Tristan: I simply strum my harp. Sheepy: Tristan: Anyway, I have nothing to do with any angels of death nor reapers. However... Sheepy: Tristan: Upon my chest is a scar I picked up around the same time as I found myself able to see these lines, I hear. Sheepy: Tristan: A very unusual scar. Sheepy: Tristan: It is from the slug in the lake, Glaaki. So, it all started from him. However, he does not understand my newfound abilities either. Arsé-kun: Aza: ....nha? Sheepy: Tristan: That's all. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not see what is so confusing about it. Sheepy: Tristan: I am looking for the source of my ability to see the ugliness in the world. Sheepy: Tristan: He is not it, so I am stuck until I find a new thread. Sheepy: Tristan: Hence, trying to find out who my doctor was. Arsé-kun: Aza: I see. *doesn't get it at all* Arsé-kun: Aza: y'nafl kadishtu fahf. Arsé-kun: (TL: i don't understand this, Literally: i not understand this) Sheepy: Tristan:? Sheepy: Holmes: He's saying, eh... Sheepy: Holmes: Glaaki injured him and he started seeing strange things. Upon asking Glaaki why he can see them, Glaaki had no answer because his actions did not cause this. Sheepy: Holmes:....Does that make sense? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yurt. Gla'aki's actions are directly responsible... Yet they are not. Sheepy: Holmes: Exactly. His actions are the precursor to Tristan seeing death lines. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I get it. I see what happened. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, yes, good. Sheepy: Tristan: You know why I can see them? Arsé-kun: Aza: ..... The time for that is not now. Sheepy: Tristan:...... Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Aza: You will find out. I am not needed for it. Sheepy: Tristan: I hope you are right. Arsé-kun: Aza: I often am. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... so you say. Arsé-kun: Raph: *casually having come outside from a third story window, tightly holding paperwork* Great news! I found it! Sheepy: Tristan: You did? You really have my file? Arsé-kun: Raph: I really do! Do you want me to read it to you? Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Sheepy: Tristan: Today, you will stand in for Lot. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll abridge it for you, since you probably don't wanna hear the entire thing. Sheepy: Tristan: Worry not. I am patient and interested. Arsé-kun: Raph: The document is from seventeen years ago, written by the doctor in question regarding a six year old that was brought into the hospital. Sheepy: Tristan:....Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: Patient brought in at about 7 am, stabilizing took well over a day. I'll skip the treatments, none of that would explain your situation. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Raph: The good news is yep, the doctor is still here! Arsé-kun: Raph: He changed his line of work, but he still makes appearances here every so often. Sheepy: Tristan: The bad news must be who it is, considering the fact you aren't saying it. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's nothing bad. He just has a tendency to be busy. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... Not so bad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Have you met the coroner, by chance? Sheepy: Tristan: No. Arsé-kun: Raph: Today's your lucky day. Sheepy: Tristan:.....You intend to kill me??? Arsé-kun: Raph: No! Sheepy: Tristan:????... Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean I'll bring you over to him! He hasn't left campus, I'm pretty sure. Sheepy: Tristan: I would appreciate that, thank you. Sheepy: Tristan: I have heard negative things about him... Arsé-kun: Watson: That could mean anything with him. Sheepy: Tristan: Well, it's not so important. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's really not! Arsé-kun: Raph: Right, before we go. Detective? Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: If I message you anything other than "No", it means West's doing the Thing again. Sheepy: Holmes:...Yes, thank you. I'll keep an eye on my phone. Arsé-kun: Kay: *still sitting on the ground* Doing the Thing? the original or the remake? Sheepy: Holmes: One could consider it a remake, although one of the medical students here did a much better job. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, I know. Who doesn't know Adam already? Sheepy: Il: Adam is a good friend of mine. Sheepy: Il: Raphael. Do you need assistance? Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't, but thank you. Sheepy: Il: Why thank me when I haven't done anything? Arsé-kun: Raph: Because I appreciate the offer. Sheepy: Il: .........*head tilt* ............ Arsé-kun: Raph: Someone else can explain it to you! Sheepy: Il:......? Sheepy: Holmes: It's- Sheepy: Il: Watson? Arsé-kun: Watson: No, no, let Holmes explain first. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... We'd better go now, Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: Yes. Of course. Arsé-kun: *Raph offers Tristan his arm to hold onto* Sheepy: *Tristan accepts Raph's arm* Sheepy: Tristan: Along the way, I can tell you of my exciting exploits. Hoho, you will enjoy them for sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't wait. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... Well, sometimes I jump out of windows and take flight. I end up in places without realizing it. Arsé-kun: Raph: If I jumped out a window blindfolded, I wouldn't know where I was either. Makes sense to me. Sheepy: *Tristan tells Raphael tales of the places he's ended up due to his unfortunate habit as they walk to Herb's office.* Arsé-kun: *Herb is not in his office, which means he's in the morgue/his lab/potentially the auditorium he uses for his classroom (they're all connected)* Sheepy: Tristan: I hear that Kay has a class here. He does not enjoy it. Arsé-kun: Raph: How does he even manage to go to that class? Sheepy: Tristan: Not well, I believe. Sheepy: Tristan: Are we close? Arsé-kun: Raph: That would make sense... ... He's not here. I hope you don't mind potentially awful smells. Sheepy: Tristan: I will tolerate it. Arsé-kun: Raph: If he's not here, he's in the morgue or his lab. Sheepy: Tristan: I will do my best to handle the smell. Sheepy: Tristan: This is the best time to talk to him unless he is busy, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: Better now than later. Sheepy: Tristan: Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Raph opts to take the auditorium approach, which turns out to be the correct one. See: One Herbert West, allllllll the way in the back, pushing against a door that's trying to open.* Sheepy: Tristan:..........? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... He is potentially busy. Sheepy: Tristan: Ohhh... how sad, how sad...! Sheepy: Tristan: So, we must leave and come back later? Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think so. What can we do... Sheepy: Tristan: What is the matter? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's having a Problem. Sheepy: Tristan: A problem... Sheepy: Tristan: Like one of his zombies? Arsé-kun: Raph: Potentially. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... So we just have to disable its movement... Sheepy: Tristan: ...Good luck! *thumbs up* Arsé-kun: Raph: Thanks! I intend to take care of it! Sheepy: Tristan: Ahahaha, how reliable! Arsé-kun: *Raph assists Tristan down the auditorium stairs, leaves him at the glass wall ("There's a wall ahead of you"), and goes to Deal With the Problem* Arsé-kun: *Raph sees the arm sticking out of the door. Pauses.* Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Holmes] A Sheepy: Tristan:....? Sheepy: *Tristan is watching! He's confused about the mass of lines.* Arsé-kun: *The mass of lines is a zombie, which is now Raph's problem because he pushed Herb away from it. Herb opts to join Tristan on the other side of the glass* Sheepy: Tristan: What is that hideous...creature? Arsé-kun: Herb: An undead. Revived in body, but not quite in mind. I'm sure me rambling about that isn't why you would be here? Sheepy: Tristan: I came to you for other matters. Arsé-kun: Herb: What would that be? Sheepy: Tristan: You treated me a long time ago. Arsé-kun: Herb: Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down? Sheepy: Tristan: 17 years ago, you saved my life after I was attacked by Glaaki. So says the medical records. Sheepy: Tristan: Ever since then, I have seen strange things. Sheepy: Tristan: Specifically, red lines on every living creature... Arsé-kun: *Herb is attempting to recall this. Give him a second* Sheepy: Tristan: Everything you know about that incident, I'd like to know. Any information concerning the matter could be the key to figuring out why I started seeing this way. Arsé-kun: Herb: ... I'm shocked you survived into adulthood, assuming you're telling me the truth here! Sheepy: Tristan:......? I could say the same for you, considering that your tune is disrupted. Sheepy: *Tristan opens his jacket a little, making the scar on his chest more visible* Sheepy: Tristan: This is all that is visible still from this incident. I've never seen it myself, but I've been told it's there. Arsé-kun: Herb: It's definitely there, without a doubt. Sheepy: Tristan: I need to know everything. Arsé-kun: Herb: Raphael was kind enough to give me the documentation, so let me read it over quickly so I can recall the details. Arsé-kun: *in the bg, a second zombie joins the fray. Raph puts his wings away and now has to deal with Two.* Sheepy: Tristan: Ah, yes. I did speak with Glaaki. He did not know the source of my problems. Arsé-kun: Herb: You're in a very unique position. I'm sure Glaaki has never had anyone survive for long before, but Glaaki not knowing something? That's... Well, it's not surprising, but it also is. Sheepy: Tristan:....? Arsé-kun: Herb: I mean to say that even the vision-having psychic knowledge slug doesn't know everything, even pertaining to themselves. Sheepy: Tristan: Shocking...! Sheepy: Tristan: However, your treatment is what kept me alive, I am sure. You should pat yourself on the back. Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm sure I already did that. Stabilizing you was probably one of many motivators to continue with my own research. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmmm? ....I am a motivator for reviving the dead? Arsé-kun: Herb: Perhaps I worded that incorrectly. Sheepy: Tristan: Adam would be a better motivator... Arsé-kun: Herb: The fact he exists at all despite all of my.... No, no, that's not what you're here for! Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho. Worry not. I am patient. Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm nearly done reading. Adam is more of a fresh restart in a constructed body than a successful revival from a deceased state- He doesn't have the original brain's memories what so ever, so Victor says. Perhaps I should look over his notes.. Sheepy: Tristan: You could perfect it, perhaps. Arsé-kun: Herb: I would love to. Arsé-kun: Herb: I've finished. Tell me what you know plainly. Sheepy: Tristan: Glaaki is not sure why I could see death lines. I should be dead, considering that I was pierced by one of his spines. After all, look at his zombie minions... Ah, yes. His mind briefly touched mine, supposedly. Whatever that means. Arsé-kun: Herb: This tracks! After you were initially stabilized, you kept complaining of weird dreams that were later found to match visions our great slug friend had. This stopped within a week, meaning they figured out how to disconnect from you. All of Glaaki's zombies are connected to them, after all, but also not to that extent. I would presume it to be a residual effect, perhaps...? Arsé-kun: Herb: But if even Glaaki doesn't know why it had that specific effect, I'm not entirely sure either. Perhaps something else is residual... Your blindness is a very direct result, though. Sheepy: Tristan: How frightening... to think I was on the level of a zombie... Sheepy: Tristan:...From the poison, or my mind being touched? Arsé-kun: Herb: The poison, plus the searchlights. The combination could have easily damaged your eyes permanently. Sheepy: Tristan: Searchlights... Sheepy: Tristan: Were there searchlights...? Arsé-kun: Herb: Searching for a missing family in a cave system in the middle of the night? Reasonably, yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Vual, casually in an auditorium seat. lime ass orb* ah ult kadishtu? Sheepy: Tristan: Understand what? Arsé-kun: Herb: You understood Rlyehian? Sheepy: Tristan:....? Is that the name of the voice I heard? Arsé-kun: Herb: No, that's the language. The voice is Yog-Sothoth. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah. Griflet's dad. Arsé-kun: Yog: I said what was necessary here. I'll be signing off of Vual unless I am needed. Sheepy: Tristan: You said very little... Arsé-kun: Yog: I said what was necessary. Sheepy: Tristan: ????.... Arsé-kun: Herb: You understanding Rlyehian would most certainly be a direct result of Glaaki. Were you not aware it wasn't English? heepy: Tristan: I hadn't thought about it. Arsé-kun: *Raph is being dogpiled by zombies, fighting them off, and also taking notes when he can. A real scientist.* Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... Sheepy: Tristan:....I suppose it's not. Sheepy: Tristan: What Rlyehian?s Arsé-kun: Herb: The most common way to refer to space alien language. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmm... Sheepy: Tristan: Maybe that voice I heard earlier was also an alien... Arsé-kun: Raph: *from across the room still* It was! Sheepy: Tristan: I never noticed. Arsé-kun: Herb: Hm. Not to change the subject, but I have two hypotheses about your odd sight. Sheepy: Tristan: What are they? Arsé-kun: Herb: Hypothesis one- It came about as a mutated psychic ability, directly from your brief connection. Hypothesis two- You already had this ability naturally, and the near-death experience or the connection simply kickstarted it. Sheepy: Tristan: Hm.... Both good ideas. Sheepy: *Il enters the room. Ominous* Arsé-kun: Herb: .... May we help you? Sheepy: Il: ...? I'm not here for help. Sheepy: *Il approaches Raphael* Arsé-kun: Herb: Ah. Arsé-kun: Raph: *being dogpiled and bitten and bitten and bitten and bitten and* Arsé-kun: Herb: .. Well, there goes those subjects in advance. Where were we? Sheepy: Tristan: Rlyehian...? No, no... Sheepy: Tristan: Lines? Arsé-kun: Herb: Yes, that. You seeing odd lines was documented, but nothing else about it. Sheepy: Il: *humming* Arsé-kun: Herb: ... We should leave the room, for the sake of what little eyesight you have, Sheepy: Tristan:...? Arsé-kun: Herb: Il is going to nuke the room. I enjoy living. Sheepy: Tristan:...Let's get out, then. Arsé-kun: *Herb leads Tristan out of the room. They can talk in his office.* Sheepy: Il: *He nukes the zombies the second they leave. Il exercises restraint.* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *Il did not consider what-so-ever that Raph was directly in the blast zone.* Arsé-kun: *or if he did, Idk, not my guy* Sheepy: *Il, in his genius, expected Raphael to just move out of the way.* Arsé-kun: *Can his genius process that one cannot move when they are buried under several others?* Sheepy: *He did not consider this.* Arsé-kun: *Well, the zombies are dead. Again. I hope.* Sheepy: Il:..........*headtilt* Raphael... Sheepy: Il: You were supposed to move out of the way. So careless. Arsé-kun: *Raphael is dead (figurative) as a direct result of taking a full nuke head-on. Please consider, Il, why he wouldn't move when a nuke was coming.* Sheepy: Il:...........What do I do about this... Arsé-kun: Watson: *in the doorway* What did you do this time? Sheepy: Il: Watson, Raphael has a death wish. Arsé-kun: Watson: Explain. Sheepy: Il: He didn't move out of the way. Arsé-kun: Watson: Let's consider why. Was his mobility limited? Sheepy: Il:.........? Sheepy: Il:....It was.... Sheepy: Il: So that must be why he didn't move. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then of course he couldn't dodge. He was pinned down. Sheepy: Il: This makes sense. Arsé-kun: Watson: Imagine if you'd killed him. Please actually consider consequences before shooting. Sheepy: Il:? Sheepy: Il: Kill... Raphael? Sheepy: Il: If I did... Sheepy: Il:............*thinking* Arsé-kun: Watson: We know it's possible for you to do. You need to consider what your attacks do to people in range. Arsé-kun: Watson: Perhaps get all non-targets out of your way before launching? Sheepy: Il: Not possible. Arsé-kun: Watson: Very possible. You have chains. Drag enemies off of innocents. Sheepy: Il: Such a thing is possible? Arsé-kun: Watson: Let's say... You could have wrapped up the zombie closest to the top, dragged it off of Raphael, and blasted it at point blank. Sheepy: Il:......... Sheepy: Il: ................*headtilt*....... Sheepy: Il: Oh. I wonder. Arsé-kun: *Watson does not want to leave the doorway. That means using extensive amounts of stairs.* Sheepy: Il: I am taking my first idea. Sheepy: Il: "Nukes can solve this," I think. Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't goddamn do that. You can't get punished for hitting innocents if you don't hit innocents. Sheepy: Il:........ Arsé-kun: Watson: I can't carry Raphael out of here. God forbid I even have to use these stairs. Sheepy: Il:.......? Sheepy: Il: Then how will Raphael leave? Arsé-kun: Watson: You're strong enough. Did he not teach you how to carry people? Sheepy: Il:.....*He looks at Raphael* Sheepy: *Il grabs him by the hand and starts dragging him* Arsé-kun: Watson: Carry! Carry, not drag! Sheepy: Il: Carry... Arsé-kun: Watson: You have two arms. There is no way Raphael didn't teach you how to carry someone injured. Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: *Il picks up Raph, carrying him bridal style* Arsé-kun: *Watson doesn't bother correcting this. Good enough.* Sheepy: Il: Probably Raphael's house. That is where hurt people go to be treated by Raphael........... Sheepy: Il:........No. Sheepy: Il: The hospital. That is where hurt people go to be treated by Watson. Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. That's where we're going. Arsé-kun: *Semi-distant Vibraphone noise. This is, of course, Tristan's fault.* Sheepy: Il:.....? Arsé-kun: Watson: ...? Sheepy: Il: What is that sound? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not sure. Do we really have the time to find out? Arsé-kun: Herb: *from down the hall* Please take Tristan with you. Arsé-kun: Watson: ...... If I have to. Il's hands are full. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... I am so popular that I am given over to people like a gift. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm not so cruel as to make you walk back yourself. Sheepy: Tristan: There are times, of course, that I walk around campus by myself. Arsé-kun: Watson: When people are around? Sheepy: Tristan: I am unsure. Sheepy: Tristan: Usually, I am accompanied by someone. There have been a few times, however, that I have jumped out a window and ended up all alone. Arsé-kun: Watson: That isn't walking. That's flying. Sheepy: Tristan: When I land... Sheepy: Tristan:....I wander around. Exploration can be fun. Arsé-kun: *herb's rubbing the back of his neck, meanwhile, looking bothered. getting a string plucked felt like death.* Sheepy: Tristan: I do not know where I end up in those rare instances. Arsé-kun: Watson: On the ground. Sheepy: Tristan: Of course. Do you walk on air? Arsé-kun: Watson: I wish, but no, of course not. Sheepy: Tristan: Nor can I, unfortunately. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Watson* Arsé-kun: *Watson offers Tristan his non-cane arm.* Sheepy: *Tristan accepts it* Arsé-kun: *Il and Watson, feat raph and tris, leave. go back time. yahoo walking.* Sheepy: Il: We abandoned Holmes with Strand. Arsé-kun: Watson: ...... We've made a horrible mistake. Sheepy: Il: Supposedly, Holmes is the bratty one, so whatever happens, it's probably his fault. So says Code:Realize! Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't hear either of them. That cannot be a good sign. Sheepy: Il: They may no longer be of this world... Sheepy: Il: Very concerning... Arsé-kun: Watson: Don't make comments like that. Sheepy: Il:....? Sheepy: Il: They were not silent earlier. Arsé-kun: Kay: What took you guys so long? ... .. And what the hell happened over there? Sheepy: Il: I hit Raphael. Arsé-kun: Kay: Rip. Sheepy: *In the background is a murder scene - Holmes is face down on the ground, unmoving. There's a red substance on his coat and hand. Upon the floor by his finger is just the letter M in the same red substance.* Arsé-kun: *Mycroft is nowhere in sight.* Sheepy: Il: Holmes is dead. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Yeah, chucklefuck supreme decided to "see if the detective had his combat abilities still". See how that went. Sheepy: Il: Holmes lost and died... Sheepy: Il: I must avenge him... Arsé-kun: Watson: Wait a minute. Sheepy: Il: Watson... you aren't panicking? Arsé-kun: Watson: Based on information I have, the situation clearly isn't how it seems. Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il: You have information no one else has... what an amazing detective! Arsé-kun: Watson: Kay is still here despite this. Does this add up? Sheepy: Il:.......? Sheepy: Il: Good for you, Kay. You got over your fear. Arsé-kun: Kay: God, I fucking wish! Sheepy: Il:...No? So that amount isn't enough for you? Arsé-kun: Kay: You can figure it out. You're not a goddamn windows xp. Sheepy: Il:....It isn't blood? Arsé-kun: *Watson releases Tristan and goes to investigate* Sheepy: Il: So if it isn't blood, what is it? Sheepy: Tristan: Maybe it's paint. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not paint. Sheepy: Tristan: I am out of ideas. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... It's ketchup. Sheepy: Il: Why would Holmes pour ketchup on himself? Or maybe someone else did it. Sheepy: *Holmes doesn't shift upon Watson approaching. He's out cold.* Arsé-kun: *Watson picks up an empty ketchup wrapper* Arsé-kun: Watson: Either Sherlock is playing a joke, or Mycroft is responsible. Sheepy: Il: ......M for Mycroft? Arsé-kun: Kay: M for motherfucker, too. Sheepy: Il: Holmes has an M, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: You wanna see what else Holmes did? Sheepy: Il: What did he do? Arsé-kun: *Kay points to singe marks on the wall.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fireballed that bitch. Sheepy: Il:...Very bad. Using lighters in a hospital. I must punish him later. Arsé-kun: Kay: No. No. I mean fireball. Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean literal ball of fire. Sheepy: Il: .......That may be allowed. I have to ask Raphael later. Arsé-kun: *Watson is pleased with that information, for whatever reason* Sheepy: Il: But maybe that is why he's out now. Sheepy: Il: He fell asleep after being proud of his accomplishments of fireball. Arsé-kun: Kay: More or less! Sheepy: Il: He's really cool, even outside of otome games! Sheepy: Il: By the way... What about Raphael? Is Holmes in worse shape? Arsé-kun: Watson: Bring Raphael inside. I'll handle Sherlock. Sheepy: *Il brings Raphael inside* Arsé-kun: *Watson takes a picture of the situation so he can show Holmes later, and then attempts to wake him.* Sheepy: Holmes: .....Mmm....mmmm...? *He groans* ... Arsé-kun: Watson: Good afternoon. Your coat is stained. Sheepy: Holmes: ..........? *He groggily sits up and rubs his eyes. He has not noticed the ketchup on his hands yet.* Arsé-kun: Watson: Your brother thinks he's funny. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... And why did you have a ketchup packet on your person to begin with? Sheepy: Holmes: Did I? Arsé-kun: Watson: Apparently so? Sheepy: Holmes: ...........My coat.......... Arsé-kun: Watson: Your face now, too. Sheepy: Holmes: ....? *He looks at his hands* ...........!?!! Arsé-kun: Watson: Here's how I found you. *he shows Holmes the picture* Il thought you were dead. Sheepy: Holmes: Why was I unconscious? Sheepy: Holmes: It's a blur. The next time I see Mycroft, I will forcibly remind him of his actions. Arsé-kun: Watson: I wouldn't know that. Kay reported that you managed to use a fireball. Arsé-kun: Watson: Unfortunately, Mycroft doesn't appear to be present and there were no other witnesses. Sheepy: Holmes: I won't forget this, even if he does. I just won't let on that I remember until it's too late for him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Some crimes cannot be forgiven. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't even eat ketchup... why do I have it? Arsé-kun: Watson: If you don't know, nobody knows. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... Sheepy: Holmes:...Do I really look like a man who would put ketchup packets in the pocket of my favorite coat? Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't use ketchup. Arsé-kun: Watson: You do look like a man who pockets random things and then forgets why ten minutes later. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes:....Urk. Sheepy: Holmes: It's a good reason, I'm sure. Maybe it was a gift for you. Do you use ketchup? Arsé-kun: Watson: Not commonly enough to carry it around. Sheepy: Holmes: So, maybe it was a gift for you. Sheepy: Holmes:....Well, you can have another if I have one. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's really not important right now. Sheepy: Holmes: I need to wash up... *He finally gets up* ... Sorry, what? Fireball? Arsé-kun: Watson: That's what Kay said. He doesn't seem the type to lie. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm.. But I'm not capable of that. Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe you are. If so, we'll match. Sheepy: Holmes: Match? You can do that, too? Arsé-kun: Watson: :) Sheepy: Holmes:....?! Y-you never told me...?! Arsé-kun: Watson: "Watson, can you light this bunsen burner for me? Watson, can you light the fireplace? Watso-". No, of course I didn't tell you. Sheepy: Holmes: How cruel... Ah, yes, but I suppose we do keep some secrets from each other. Arsé-kun: Watson: That, and once again, you never asked. Sheepy: Holmes:...Maybe not, but even so... Sheepy: Holmes:....I can mope after I get cleaned up. How do I wash ketchup out of clothes, o Ketchup Eater? Arsé-kun: Watson: If you're going to be like that, I'm not helping you. Sheepy: Holmes: My favorite coat... stained... Sheepy: Holmes:...I should get going. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not in this sorry state you're not. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... fine, fine. Sheepy: *Holmes goes to wash up* Arsé-kun: *Watson goes with him.* Arsé-kun: *3x combo on raph health checks rolling a 2. stellar job il.* Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft can be so frustrating at times... Arsé-kun: Watson: Most times. Sheepy: Holmes: Almost always. Arsé-kun: Watson: We definitely haven't seen the end of him now that he knows where you are. Sheepy: Holmes: He hasn't seen the end of me, either. Arsé-kun: Watson: Unless someone else gets him first. Sheepy: Holmes: It's entirely possible. He needs to worm on his attitude. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... He needs to what? Sheepy: Holmes: Work on his attitude. Arsé-kun: Watson: He does. It's always cowardice or pride with him. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Or a secret third thing~ Sheepy: Holmes: Mycroft?! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Yes? I just got done cleaning myself off, what do you want? Sheepy: Holmes: Oh. You just left something behind. Arsé-kun: *Aza, behind Holmes, presses a bottle into his hand* Sheepy: *Mycroft gets KATSUP BLASTED!* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Oh, come ON!! Sheepy: Holmes: You deserved it for staining my favorite coat! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It wasn't my fault you had ketchup in your coat!! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: The only thing I did was autograph that rock! Sheepy: Holmes: Rock? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: The point is, your coat wasn't my fault! Sheepy: Holmes:....?! Sheepy: Holmes: You could have said so sooner... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You didn't give me a chance!!! Sheepy: Holmes:...... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Ugh. Move over so I can clean up again. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, now we both need to know how to get ketchup out of clothes. Sheepy: *Holmes moves* Arsé-kun: *Mycroft turns the sink on and starts getting the ketchup out of his hair* Arsé-kun: Watson: It seems that mystery is solved. It didn't need solving and yet here we are. Sheepy: Holmes: It's not the resolution I wanted. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I'll let you borrow my stain remover when I'm done. Maybe. Sheepy: Holmes: You have some? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Always. Arsé-kun: *in bg, yet another 2 for Raph. I wish I was making this up* Sheepy: Holmes:....Why? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: For stains, obviously. Why else? Sheepy: Holmes: How often do you get stains in your outfit? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Just often enough that it's worth holding onto. Sheepy: Holmes:...Hmmm. Sheepy: Holmes: That's concerning. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft unstains his clothes, and then Homes' coat. You're WELCOME.* Sheepy: Holmes:..........*He gives Mycroft a pouty look* .......... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Oh, what now?? Sheepy: Holmes:...I suppose I can forgive you. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I've gotten blasted by you at least three times today. I'm not shooting back at you. Sheepy: Holmes: Only once. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Wrong. Sheepy: Holmes: You're wrong. One time. The ketchup. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Fireballing me in the face is absolutely one. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember that. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Considering your immediate follow up was breaking off and laying down? I can see that. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't remember that either! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: You're a disaster! Sheepy: Holmes: I remember fighting with you and then waking up covered in ketchup. Sheepy: Holmes: You can't blame me for anything that came between those two points. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: .... So I gotta re-teach you how to not waste all of your energy in one shot again?? Is that what you're telling me? Because I don't wanna. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I don't remember that. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I see this! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, if you refuse to teach me, expect it to happen again. Sheepy: Holmes: Although, I don't know what it is. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: It probably only happened because I threw one at you first. I won't be doing that again! Sheepy: Holmes: And if someone else does? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Then I guess you die. Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, what a horrible older brother you are. Sheepy: Holmes: So cruel, so unloving. Sheepy: Holmes: Willing to let his brother die a horrible fireball death... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: ....... .... Perish. Sheepy: Holmes: A #1 brother would never let his brother perish. Sheepy: Holmes: Well? Do we have one you aren't telling me about? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: No. Sheepy: Holmes: So, then... Sheepy: Holmes:....I was the #1 brother all along. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Now you hold on a second! Who promoted you? Sheepy: Holmes: I did. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Then I promote myself! Sheepy: Holmes: Wh-who gave you the authority?! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *holy shit is raphael dead (fig)* Sheepy: *He's also covered in bandaids at this point thanks to Il.* Arsé-kun: *thanks Il* Arsé-kun: *Watson reappears in the bathroom. are you two STILL here?* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: If you can promote yourself on the spot, so can I! Sheepy: Holmes: Watson! Arsé-kun: Watson: Are you two really still here? Sheepy: Holmes: Which one of us two is the #1 brother? Arsé-kun: Watson: Biased. I'm married to you. Sheepy: Holmes:.......So that means me! Sheepy: Holmes: It's two against one, Mycroft. *smug* Arsé-kun: Watson: You need an unbiased opinion for that, so no asking Iris either. Sheepy: Holmes:...Ugh. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft smugs* Sheepy: Holmes: Do I not know anyone? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe Raphael could be a good judge. Sheepy: Holmes: Il is too biased. Arsé-kun: Watson: Raphael is still unconscious. Sheepy: Holmes: ....Still? Raphael is unconscious? What happened to him? ...No, no. I can guess... Sheepy: Holmes:....Il Fado de Rie? Arsé-kun: Watson: Exactly. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahhh... Of course it is. Arsé-kun: Watson: His lack of thought process in combat is still...... .... You know. Sheepy: Holmes:...Not so smart. Arsé-kun: Watson: God awful. Sheepy: Holmes: Poor Raphael... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... So yes, I do expect you to manage being at home with Iris tonight. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course I can do that. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you don't eat, you know my usual threats. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahahaha! Worry not! Sheepy: Holmes: I'll stop on the way home to pick up ingredients. Arsé-kun: Watson: Please do. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe if you're effective enough, you'll get some. Arsé-kun: Watson: Is this... A bribe? To do my job? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Watson: How dare you imply I wouldn't do my job. Sheepy: Holmes: It could also be a reward. Sheepy: Holmes: Or an observation. Arsé-kun: Watson: There isn't much I can do here. Be reasonable. Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe I can bring it to you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Only if you feel well enough to. Sheepy: Holmes: Why would I not? Arsé-kun: Watson: The part where you passed out from casting fireball. Sheepy: Holmes:....It takes a lot to make me unable to be by your side! *smug* Sheepy: Holmes: That isn't enough to stop me. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then I'm holding it to you. Sheepy: Holmes: You won't be disappointed! Arsé-kun: *Mycroft returns. I don't know when he left, but he looks slightly freaked out* Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Just how common are those on this campus??? Sheepy: Holmes: Those? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: How do I say without being rude? Space beings. Sheepy: Holmes: My companion... The janitor... the security guard... his father... that sparkling foxy boy's dad... and the goop behind the wall. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Which one is yellow? Sheepy: Holmes: Foxy boy's dad. Sheepy: Holmes: Why? Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Because he was here and just got chased out by Judgement. I mean, Il. Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Il can handle it. I'm not dealing with that. Sheepy: Holmes:...I hope so. Il can handle us, too. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Raph can't. Raph is still deceased (fig).* Sheepy: *You could say that Il dealt with him.* Arsé-kun: *Il dealt with him a little too hard.* Sheepy: Holmes: Should I make some for Raphael, too? Arsé-kun: Watson: May as well. Arsé-kun: *Mycroft is already gone again* Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Get going before you get caught up in whatever's going on now. Sheepy: Holmes:...What about you? Arsé-kun: Watson: Mycroft said Il chased that guy out already. I should be fine here. Sheepy: Holmes:...Fine, I'll get going then. Just... stay safe, okay? Arsé-kun: Watson: I will. If anything happens, I'll call. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you. I'll keep my phone close. Arsé-kun: Watson: Charge it too. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course, of course. It's useless without a charge. Arsé-kun: Watson: Witty comeback. Just get Iris and go. Sheepy: *Holmes gives Watson a worried look but finally exits* Arsé-kun: *Iris has already gone home. Less work for Holmes!* Sheepy: Holmes: Just need to stop off by Luvmart on the way home... Arsé-kun: *Is he gonna go?* Sheepy: *He is actively going!* Arsé-kun: *And here's Il!* Sheepy: Holmes:........Il? You dealt with foxy boy's dad so soon? Arsé-kun: Il: The threat has been chased away. Sheepy: Holmes: You know, it was very wrong of you, hurting Raphael like that. Arsé-kun: Il: He did not dodge. Sheepy: Holmes: So you say, but you shouldn't put innocents into a situation where they have to dodge. They'll think you don't value their lives. Arsé-kun: Il: .... *headtilt* .... Sheepy: Holmes: You value Raphael, don't you? If you keep treating him like that, he may run away because he's scared of you. He'd be very sad, too. He may think you don't care about him. Arsé-kun: Il: Raphael scared of me? No. Incorrect. Sheepy: Holmes: You'll make him cry. Arsé-kun: Il: .... Raphael once cried at a movie. Sheepy: Holmes: Did it make you feel sad, seeing him like that? Arsé-kun: Il: ... It made me think of this one route... Sheepy: Holmes:....So you didn't feel sad, I see. Arsé-kun: Il: Am I supposed to? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe not if it's because of a movie. Sheepy: Holmes: But if your actions are why he cries, maybe you should. Arsé-kun: Il: I don't understand. Sheepy: Holmes:........ Sheepy: Holmes: So, let's say, hypothetically.... Sheepy: Holmes: Someone punched you. Would you like that person? Arsé-kun: Il: Ignis has punched me before. I like Ignis. Sheepy: Holmes:........Then... Sheepy: Holmes: Let's say Ignis broke your switch intentionally. Would that make you upset? Arsé-kun: Il: ... Ignis wouldn't do that. Sheepy: Holmes: Let's substitute him with someone who would, then. Sheepy: Holmes: Let's see... Arsé-kun: Il: ... If my switch was broken.... Wrath is a sin. Sheepy: Holmes: Yet you wouod be upset even so, yes? Arsé-kun: Il: I would be unhappy. Sheepy: Holmes: Would you avoid that pereon? Arsé-kun: Il: ..... Raphael would not let me yell at them. Sheepy: Holmes: So instead you would avoid them? Arsé-kun: Il: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes:....Okay, well... Sheepy: Holmes: In Raphael's eyes, you just broke his switch. Arsé-kun: Il: ...... I did not break Raphael. Sheepy: Holmes: You were very close. Arsé-kun: Il: ...... But I did not break him. Sheepy: Holmes: That doesn't matter. Arsé-kun: Il: Raphael always says "You only almost broke this, but you didn't." Sheepy: Holmes: *sigh* ..... Listen. You need to apologize to him. Sheepy: Holmes: Otherwise, he'll think you tried to hurt him. Arsé-kun: Il: He knows I wouldn't hurt him. He's Raphael. Sheepy: Holmes: You know that you wouldn't hurt him. Arsé-kun: Il: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: But he doesn't. Arsé-kun: Il: He knows. Sheepy: Holmes: Because only you are in control of your actions. Arsé-kun: Il: ....... ............. Arsé-kun: Il: ........ Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: So he couldn't know. Because he doesn't control your actions. Arsé-kun: Il: .... It isn't like me controlling the heroine in Cupid Parasite... But even the heroine has lines I can't control. Arsé-kun: Il: .... *headtilt the other way* Arsé-kun: Il: Are the heroines in otomes real people...??? Sheepy: Holmes:.......... Arsé-kun: Il: I know Cardia is real, Lupin told me. Sheepy: Holmes: I can ask Lupin. Just give me a moment to text him... Sheepy: Holmes: After all, he may have met them. Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Watson] Il imposter? possessed? not sure what to do Arsé-kun: Watson: [text: to Holmes] What? Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Watson] Outside hospital not sure what to do Arsé-kun: Il: I know all of the Code:Realize- Guardians of Rebirth romance options are living people. I've got all of their autographs! Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, is my brother included among those? Arsé-kun: Il: Yes. I got Strand's autograph. Sheepy: Holmes: I see, I see. He's the kind of guy who loves giving autographs. Arsé-kun: Il: He offered to sign more if I paid for them. Sheepy: Holmes: That sounds just like him. Arsé-kun: Il: I now have ten autographs. Sheepy: Holmes:....Please don't fuel his gambling addiction like that. Arsé-kun: Il: Strand... Gambles? Sheepy: Holmes:......What? Doesn't he? Arsé-kun: Il: No. He uses the money to buy medicine for his adopted daughter. Sheepy: Holmes:......So sorry to crush your dreams like this. Arsé-kun: Il: ...? Arsé-kun: Il: Is Cantarella not real too? Sheepy: Holmes: Based on my knowledge, my brother has no kids... Sheepy: Holmes:...adopted or not. Sheepy: Holmes: No, he's just a pathetic excuse for a man who throws his money away at casinos. Sheepy: Holmes: Don't become like Mycroft, Il. Whatever you do. Arsé-kun: Il: .... Throws away? He doesn't keep it? Sheepy: Holmes: Nope. Arsé-kun: Il: ... Sheepy: Holmes: But he's the only big brother I've got, so be nice to him, okay? Sheepy: Holmes: Even if he is disappointing. Arsé-kun: Watson: [text: to Holmes] I'm listening from above. It sounds like Il but also not. You may be correct. Sheepy: Holmes: *He looks at his phone* ...Ah, Lupin got back to me. He said some are, while others are entirely fictional. Arsé-kun: Il: Is Jack the Ripper a real person? Sheepy: Holmes: He is, but nobody knows who he is. Why? Arsé-kun: Il: I want his autograph. There is no merch, either... Sheepy: Holmes:......... Sheepy: Holmes: Oh, do you..... not mean the real life serial killer? Sheepy: Holmes: He died a long time ago... Arsé-kun: Il: That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, it'd have been interesting, chasing him down. Arsé-kun: Il: Misyr said there was a book where you chased Jack the Ripper. Arsé-kun: Il: You also do that in London Detective Mysteria! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, we're only separated by a hundred years... Arsé-kun: *Something is touching Holmes' ankle* Sheepy: Holmes:.....*He hesitantly looks down at his ankle* Arsé-kun: *That's a tentacle.* Sheepy: Holmes:......!!!! Arsé-kun: Il?: What? What is it? Sheepy: *Holmes attempts to shake the tentacle off!* Arsé-kun: *The tentacle doesn't like that much!* Arsé-kun: *The tentacle responds by lifting off the ground and turning Holmes upside down!* Sheepy: Holmes: A-augh?! Sheepy: Holmes: You...! Who are you?! Arsé-kun: Il?: *pulling his hoodie's... well, hood, over his head* That was fun, detective, but the role of oblivious sidekick is best left to someone else. ^^ Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh.. you knew?! Arsé-kun: Il?: Of course. I just wanted to have fun. Oh, but most of my responses really were what Il was saying. I didn't make up all that much for that improv session. I suppose that was cheating.. Arsé-kun: Il?: He really did get that man's autograph ten times. He really doesn't get what he did wrong with nuking everything. He's kind of an idiot, isn't he? Sheepy: Holmes:......He... really is, yes... ... That's all? You aren't going to try to permanently injure people like the janitor? Arsé-kun: Il?: Don't worry. I just wanted to stir up drama and have some fun. I won't be fighting you. Sheepy: Holmes:....Or anyone else? Arsé-kun: *Holmes is lowered to the ground* Arsé-kun: Il?: Only if pressed. Maybe he'll learn how to do his role better if I force a few things, maybe not. Arsé-kun: Il?: I don't know, and that will make this next act more fun. Arsé-kun: Il?: Or perhaps more dull. Whoever programmed this thing does not understand character development. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, I suppose he wouldn't have needed it originally. Arsé-kun: Il?: .... I did not intend for this to be a public service on teaching this angel how to not do things. He has learned nothing. No wonder my son doesn't like him. *he seems frustrated* Sheepy: Holmes: He's the sentient equivalent of a brick wall. Arsé-kun: Il?: I would like to break that wall. Point me at something I can shoot without upsetting security. Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe off the path monsters? There's also a slug. Sheepy: Holmes: It's also fun to shoot initials into walls, although I don't know how well Il's nukes would work for such a thing... Arsé-kun: Il?: He doesn't need to nuke. I tried to tell him this. Arsé-kun: Il?: Observe. Arsé-kun: *Il? points a fingergun at the ground and shoots. Black spot. He's quick to step on it to prevent a fire* Arsé-kun: Il?: He doesn't need to commit a stage-wide knock-out every move he makes. It's far too predictable. Fun for me! Not for anyone else. Arsé-kun: Il?: I shouldn't give him that information, but I'm rather bored. Arsé-kun: Il?: I won't be telling you anything else on that subject. Sheepy: Holmes:....That's a frightening discovery, but thank you for telling me. Arsé-kun: *Il? leaves.* Arsé-kun: *Il? flies off path. Good bye. Let us nuke.* Sheepy: Il: (There's Misyr.) Arsé-kun: Il?: (Ah, that character. Shall I give him a plot synopsis?) Sheepy: Il: (He looks lonely, but don't get too close.) Arsé-kun: Il?: (I will consider it.) Arsé-kun: *Il? lands a decent distance away from the dusty epicenter we call Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr is in true form.* Arsé-kun: Il?: I have a plot update you'll want to hear. This concerns you. Sheepy: *Misyr slowly and sleepily lifts up his head* Sheepy: Misyr:....Mmm? Il? ...No, not Il. Who are you...? Arsé-kun: Il?: The King in Yellow. This is a temporary arrangement. Il can still hear you. Sheepy: Misyr: Did something happen? Arsé-kun: Il?: Il nuked your boyfriend during anti-undead combat because of his inability to perceive consequences and adapt to scenarios. Sheepy: Misyr: Il! Arsé-kun: Il?: It would have been more dramatic had he perished, but he survived. *he shrugs* That is all I had to tell you. Sheepy: Misyr:...Ugh. There's no point in scolding him. He doesn't get it anyway... Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you for letting me know. I'll go to see him. Arsé-kun: Il?: Before you exit stage, are you for allowing me to teach him an alternative to his full-stage bombing? I cannot ask his father for. Obvious reasons. Sheepy: Misyr: It may stop him from potentially killing people, so yes. Thanks for the help. Arsé-kun: Il?: I'll most certainly do evil to make up for this after. Just a foreword. Even I am struggling to understand how he is writ. Sheepy: Misyr:....Not well at times. Arsé-kun: Il?: I have noticed. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, see you later. Don't leave me out if the evil isn't too dangerous for others. *He turns into his demon lord disguise* Arsé-kun: Il?: Perhaps I will recruit you for a plot another time. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Looking forward to it! Sheepy: *Misyr rushes over to the hospital* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *.... No comment on that roll, it has been 3-4 days outside of rp and he KEEPS GETTING 2s. HOW. These rolls will be used in a bit.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: *Misyr arrives at the hospital!* Arsé-kun: *It's, of course, still open. Watson doesn't stop him at all* Sheepy: Misyr: Where's Raph...? Arsé-kun: Watson: First room on the left. Arsé-kun: Watson: Of course. If he becomes responsive, let me know. Sheepy: *Misyr goes to see Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph is still unconscious. (thanks, nat 2)* Sheepy: Misyr:..........*He inhales sharply and approaches* Arsé-kun: *What are you going to do? Do you have permission? (Yes.)* Arsé-kun: *(He has full permission, granted off-screen.)* Sheepy: *Misyr kisses Raph and quickly draws away!* Arsé-kun: *No response.* Sheepy: Misyr: Did it... not work? Sheepy: *Misyr slowly approaches Raph and pokes him* Sheepy: Misyr: .....*He takes Raph's hand* ..... Arsé-kun: Raph: ......... Sheepy: Misyr: If only I wasn't incapable of healing magic... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... ... ...? Arsé-kun: Raph: .......? ...?? ...??? Sheepy: Misyr:....Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Are you waking up? Arsé-kun: Raph: ?????....... *yes* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, thank goodness...! Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... Ughhhh. Sheepy: Misyr: I heard what happened, sort of. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Is it still today? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, it is. Arsé-kun: Raph: It feels like it was a week ago.... Where's Il? Sheepy: Misyr:......Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: What? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not really sure if that's a question you want an answer to... Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Why wouldn't I?? Sheepy: Misyr: He's off path, which isn't really a big deal... Well, you're exhausted, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I'll be straight with you. Sheepy: Misyr: He's possessed right now. Arsé-kun: Raph: Whh? Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't do anything about it because I was mad. Sure, there's nothing I could have done, but that doesn't matter... Arsé-kun: Watson: He still is? Pardon my interruption. Sheepy: Misyr: No problem. Yes, he is. Arsé-kun: Watson: The one possessing him was being rather polite about it after toying with Holmes about the matter. Il almost defeated him by being so difficult to deal with. He implied he was going to teach Il how to not only use nukes. Sheepy: Misyr: He told me that, too. Arsé-kun: Watson: ... I am not stopping him. Sheepy: Misyr: I decided to just let him go. Sheepy: Misyr: I... didn't make a bad decision, did I? Arsé-kun: *Raph's not sure how to feel about this* Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes and I also let him go. We can make poor decisions as a group. Sheepy: Misyr: Even so, it's kind of my job to keep him out of trouble... Well, not like I can really do that... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm starting to regret it some. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't really want to get up, but I wanna check on him. Sheepy: Misyr:....Sorry, Raphael. I should've been more careful. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not your fault, is it? Shush. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, so true! Sheepy: Misyr: I can't blame Il, either. I'm pretty susceptible to madness, and this is sort of close... Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll make sure he's okay and call it a day. Arsé-kun: *Raph sits up and puts his free hand on his chin/cheek to think. And then pauses.* Sheepy: Misyr: At this point, I have no clue where he is. Arsé-kun: *Raph is now using his pause to glance at everyone's HP, including his own. Pause again. Calculating. Considering evidence.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... *REALIZATION.* Sheepy: Misyr: Raphael? Arsé-kun: Raph: I was gonna ask how I healed so much, but...! I'm so glad I gave you prior permission! Thank youu! Sheepy: Misyr: W-well... Sheepy: Misyr: Th-that's the demon lord's healing! Arsé-kun: Watson: ... *judgment* Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Incubi are basically demons, right? So you can't judge me. Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Fine. Sheepy: Misyr: And anyway, I look the part... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: Watson, you're a demon, right? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. Why? Sheepy: Misyr: So can demons change form, or is that just a thing with my family? Can you transform? Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes, no, refuse to answer. Sheepy: Misyr: Wow, you choose to look like that, huh... Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry, I'm kidding. Arsé-kun: *misyr was 0.5 seconds from meeting the business end of a cane* Sheepy: Misyr: So, like... Sheepy: Misyr: Does it follow some kind of specific rules? Arsé-kun: Watson: It depends on the individual and their family. Sheepy: Misyr: Beddy doesn't seem to be capped at one number for mass, but he also doesn't just transform his arm back.... Arsé-kun: Watson: You'd have to lose something else to remake something lost. Sheepy: Misyr: Whaaattt?? Really? Arsé-kun: Watson: That's the general rule of shapeshifters, I'm fairly certain. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh... What's useless... Arsé-kun: Watson: Not much. Sheepy: Misyr: Your tonsils. Arsé-kun: Watson: Too small to make much of a difference, unless it's for a finger or something. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't seem to have those limits... You two have it rough. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'd consider you an outlier. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, wait. Sheepy: Misyr: What if you still have the limb around? Can't you just reattach it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Only if you're very fast. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: That's too bad. Sheepy: Misyr: I just thought it was that he was bad at it... Sheepy: Misyr: You sure know a lot, Watson. Sheepy: Misyr: At this point though, it's not going to help me seem more convincing... Sheepy: Misyr:...But even so, it's good to know. Arsé-kun: Watson: You never know when you'll need to know something. Arsé-kun: Watson: No comment. Sheepy: Misyr: Everything else gets deleted. I've never met anyone else capable of just deleting information from their brain... but I can't see that being safe. Arsé-kun: Watson: Speaking of, you missed meeting his brother. Arsé-kun: Watson: Il apparently got his autograph approximately ten times. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh?! I did?! I miss everything!! All because I had to go and sleep...!! ... But why get an autograph from him? Isn't he a total loser? That's the vibe I get about him from Holmes. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't know. Ask Il. Sheepy: Misyr: Wouldn't you know more about your brother in law than Il does? Arsé-kun: Watson: Ask Il why he was so insistent, I mean. Mycroft is a coward. Sheepy: Misyr: ...I wonder if Il's alright? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... You said Il was possessed? By who? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhhh... Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, his favorite color is yellow... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... oh no. Sheepy: Misyr: I should have done something, but as I said, I was mad. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I don't actually know much about that guy. Just that he keeps hijacking the theater building and he causes problems on purpose. Sheepy: Misyr: I also don't know very much about him. He said that Il was conscious. Sheepy: *Holmes peeks in* Arsé-kun: Watson: You're back. Sheepy: Holmes: Hullo, Watson. Looks like everything is resolved here. I brought you food. Arsé-kun: Watson: Not everything, but thank you. Sheepy: *Holmes holds out a lunchbox* Arsé-kun: *Watson accepts it* Sheepy: Holmes: Not everything? So Il is still possessed? Arsé-kun: Watson: Misyr reported yes. Sheepy: Holmes: That's still a little frightening. Arsé-kun: Watson: Agreed. Should we be concerned about this? Sheepy: Holmes:....Yes. Arsé-kun: *background vending machine noise* Sheepy: Holmes:...? Arsé-kun: Aza: c: *he got a good grade in using the vending machine* Sheepy: Holmes: My friend, you're back. It looks like you used the vending machine. Good job! Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: You know, there's one thing we could do to get Il over here. Sheepy: Misyr: But what do we do afterwards? Arsé-kun: *Raph looks away from the wall (how fascinating!) and at Misyr* Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got nothing. Sheepy: Misyr: We need to separate them. Arsé-kun: Watson: You think so. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, no need for snark... Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: I doubt that we can convince him to get out of Il, but attacking Il is risky... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd rather not attack him at all. Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly. Sheepy: *Lobo wanders past, clipping through Holmes and bonking him with a broom as he passes him* Arsé-kun: Watson: Lobo, how many times have we said not to be here? Sheepy: Holmes: Ow... Sheepy: Lobo: .......? *he stares at Watson* Arsé-kun: Watson: And where did you get that? Drop it. Sheepy: *Lobo huffs and doesn't drop the broom* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... *tuch lobo* Sheepy: *Lobo drops the mop and snaps at Aza, bristling his fur and backing off* Arsé-kun: Aza: ... *casually reconstituting his hand* Why? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe he's scared of you. Sheepy: Holmes: He seems to be able to recognize you, even when you're possessing me. Arsé-kun: Watson: He's not fond of Griflet, either... Sheepy: Holmes:..So presumably he would hate our star of the show, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Didn't we just agree on not attacking Il? Sheepy: Holmes: Well... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I'll heal him if I have to. Sheepy: Holmes: That Crane fellow ripped out foxy boy's soul without leaving a mark on his body. Sheepy: Holmes: I've seen it before. It's kind of terrifying. Arsé-kun: Watson: Would our dear antagonist be removable that way? Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe. Lobo could be capable of it, right? Sheepy: Lobo:.... *He tilts his head* .....? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... He is capable of it. Sheepy: Holmes: Great! You'll do it, won't you, Lobo? Sheepy: Lobo:.....*huff* Sheepy: Holmes: That must be a yes. Arsé-kun: Aza: No. Sheepy: Holmes:...He's refusing? Sheepy: Holmes: We need to bribe him, then. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Lobo. do you wanna fetch? Sheepy: *Lobo excitedly dashes out.* Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll figure things out outside, I guess. Sheepy: Misyr:...Right. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you feel up to going out? Arsé-kun: Raph: I can manage. Arsé-kun: *Party move downstairs and outside for Lobo Fetch™!* Sheepy: Lobo: *He stares very hard at the group. Toss the broom he's holding. Why are you not throwing?* Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't throw it if you don't give! Sheepy: *Lobo glares but begrudgingly drops his broom* Arsé-kun: *Raph picks it up and tosses it!* Sheepy: *Lobo chases after it!* Arsé-kun: Watson: Maybe you should have considered that before making a deal with a space god. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha. I did it because it sounded fun. Arsé-kun: Watson: You have got to get better priorities. Sheepy: Holmes: I think my priorities are decent. Sheepy: Misyr: What's our plan? Arsé-kun: Raph: Other than "Hope Il comes back himself"? Sheepy: Misyr: We could summon him... Sheepy: *Lobo has dropped the broom and started digging a hole.* Sheepy: Misyr: That should be simple. Arsé-kun: Watson: How so? Sheepy: Misyr: Just say his name repeatedlt. Arsé-kun: Watson: Fantastic idea. What's his name? Sheepy: Misyr: Hastur. Arsé-kun: Watson: oh. him. Somehow it is now worse. Sheepy: Misyr: Hastur is the one possessing Il. Arsé-kun: Watson: The same one to mess with Crow and Lance prior. Sheepy: Misyr: I suppose he is. Sheepy: Holmes: So, Hastur is causing problems again? Arsé-kun: Watson: Do you think Carter knows how to deal with him? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe. We could ask. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, but... Sheepy: Misyr: Me getting too involved is probably a bad idea. Arsé-kun: Raph: If we need it, you can blast the guy. Sheepy: Misyr: Just so long as he doesn't make me go mad. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't get near him, I guess. Sheepy: Misyr: Lobo can be the short ranged unit. Arsé-kun: Watson: I won't be participating in using his name, but... How often does it need to be used? Sheepy: Misyr: Until it annoys him? Sheepy: Misyr:...Although. Arsé-kun: Raph: Is it a good idea, though.. Sheepy: Holmes: Hey, do you know those little yellow pill creatures that they advertise sometimes? I think Hastur would be a fan of them. They give me the same vibe as that other movie that kept showing up in ads, Boss Baby... Arsé-kun: Il?/Hastur: *using his own voice, not Il's* Do stop using my name. I may have to edit you out of the script. Arsé-kun: *Il's body and Hastur appear, walking unsteadily and only being held up by invisible marionette strings. There is a LOT of blood.* Sheepy: Misyr:....! Arsé-kun: Hastur: It's very hard to keep physical forms intact. Very sorry. Arsé-kun: *he says, clearly full of shit* Sheepy: Misyr: Il...! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'm not concerned. There isn't anything you personally can do here. :) Sheepy: *As if on cue, Hastur is suddenly torn out of Il and promptly shaken like a dog toy!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur Is Having a Bad Time* Sheepy: *Il folds to the ground, unmoving!* Arsé-kun: *Raph beelines to Il and starts healing him* Sheepy: *Lobo drops Hastur into the hole he dug* Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... Perhaps I deserved that for my lack of plot awareness. Sheepy: *Lobo starts kicking dirt onto Hastur* Sheepy: Misyr: Next time, I'll give you a taste of a final boss's power, so don't do that again, okay? Arsé-kun: Hastur: Next time? Are you intending for a repeat performance? Sheepy: Misyr: Only if you are. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'm not one for predictability, but if the audience wills it. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You really want me to try it? Arsé-kun: Hastur: There isn't much that can kill my avatar in a way that truly matters. I'll be back tomorrow. Sheepy: Misyr: Tomorrow, hm... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Take a shot. Let me know what you're capable of. Sheepy: Misyr: *He summons his piano and starts playing it. Hastur gets nuked!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur was fine with this until he got blown up, prior to which was a single second of genuine panic. Hastur is dead. EXP has been awarded. His robe is in the hole.* Sheepy: Misyr:....Huh. Arsé-kun: Watson: Huh. Arsé-kun: Watson: Note: Yellow King can be exploded. Good to know. Sheepy: Misyr: He seemed especially scared at the end there. *He snaps and the piano disappears* Sheepy: *Lobo buries the robe* Arsé-kun: Watson: I don't think he quite expected to be blown up. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my thing Arsé-kun: *tragic. -1 robe for hast* Sheepy: Holmes: What's this yellow stuff he left behind? Is it bad for wolves? Arsé-kun: Watson: It's probably bad for us too. Sheepy: Holmes: Poor Lobo. Sheepy: Misyr:...Ah, right. Il! *He looks over to Raph and Il* Arsé-kun: *Raph's got Il leaning against him, a wing around him. Concern concern concern c* Sheepy: *Il is unusually quiet. He looks exhausted and in pain.* Arsé-kun: *Raph heals him again* Sheepy: Il: .....Raphael..... Sheepy: Il:.....Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: ?! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm still a little mad about it, but I forgive you. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Eh? Il's apologizing, really? Maybe that guy did help a little. Arsé-kun: Watson: I wonder if he retained anything else. Sheepy: Misyr: Like not nuking willy-nilly? Arsé-kun: Watson: god I hope so. Sheepy: Il:....It's possible to condense it into one bullet. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh?? Sheepy: Il:...It's something to consider... *Something is clearly bothering him, but he doesn't seem interested in talking about it.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Considered! Arsé-kun: Raph: But are you okay? Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il:....Am I okay? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not speaking a foreign language here! Are you physically okay? Mentally? Is anything wrong? *fretting continues* Sheepy: Il: My body is no longer in need of healing. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's good! Anything else? Sheepy: Il: .........Have I... actually changed? Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely, for the better. Why? Sheepy: Il:.........Maybe you think so. Arsé-kun: Raph: ?? Sheepy: Il: Is imitation the same as changing? Arsé-kun: Raph: It absolutely can be. Sheepy: Il: *He looks unsure* Sheepy: Il:....Yet, despite the change I've supposedly experienced, I am still no more than a puppet... Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, you've changed quite a bit. Even if everything you're doing was imitation, it really isn't anymore. You know how I know? Sheepy: Il:.......? Arsé-kun: Raph: You can heal me. You have enough understanding of it to heal me on contact. Imitating it wouldn't do that! Sheepy: Il:........But I don't feel it. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's there. Promise. Arsé-kun: Raph: As for that other thing you said.... Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... *he frowns* Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I don't think it's fair to call you a puppet when Yellow could have gotten any of us. Sheepy: Il: I was conscious. Yet I chose to do nothing. Arsé-kun: Raph: It didn't really sound like a threat when I was told about it. I'd understand not doing anything about it. A mysterious helper for the protagonist, perhaps! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Which he wasn't, but still. Arsé-kun: Raph: And if you were allowed to still speak up? Puppets can't speak up, Il. Sheepy: Il:........ Sheepy: Il: Yet he said I was a puppet. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you're going to believe him? Sheepy: Il: It felt correct letting him control me. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Your old programming is one hell of a pain, you know that? Sheepy: Il: And... Sheepy: Il: When he was controlling me, I felt them. Sheepy: Il: His feelings and emotions. Arsé-kun: Raph: You were able to process heightened emotions??? Sheepy: Il: ...Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: *looking excited, taking Il's hands* You know what this means, right? Sheepy: Il: So are mine imitations because I can't feel them...? Arsé-kun: Raph: None of that. It means that you're absolutely capable of fully developing emotions! Sure, not immediately, but taking your time has worked so far! Sheepy: Il:...... Sheepy: Il: But mine don't feel that way... Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe not yet! Arsé-kun: Raph: And you know what? Even this is emotional. *he lightly prods Il* Disbelief? Negativity? More than you did originally! Negative feelings are still feelings! Sheepy: Il:.........This... is how it feels? Arsé-kun: Raph: It probably is! Not great, huh? But necessary. Sheepy: Il: Turn it off... Arsé-kun: Raph: Do not. Arsé-kun: Raph: Everybody has negative thoughts. Even otome boyfriends. Even Lupin, probably! Sheepy: Il: Of course they do. Arsé-kun: Raph: They don't turn them off. They work through them, right? So can you, Il. Sheepy: Il:.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Also, I know for a fact you have positive emotions. You just haven't noticed. Sheepy: Il: Why can't I feel them? Arsé-kun: Raph: You do. You just haven't actually noticed. Sometimes you have these big smiles and I should.. really take a picture. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not everybody does notice, too. They're just taken for granted. Sheepy: Il:........ Arsé-kun: Raph: Do you want news to make you feel better? Sheepy: Il: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: That one visual novel company that did Code Realize is starting a new one. Sheepy: Il: Of course. They have a few new ones every year.. Arsé-kun: Raph: No. I mean the same way they made Code Realize. Think of the potential. Sheepy: Il:....? How did you find out? Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you know. A certain basement-dweller that likes stealing all of my teabags. Arsé-kun: Raph: You Know. Sheepy: Il: Lupin... Arsé-kun: Raph: Got it in one. Sheepy: Il: He never told me. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was supposed to wait until tomorrow, but you needed the positive news. Sheepy: Il: By the way... Sheepy: Il: The campus is still here. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... Yes?? Sheepy: Il: So Misyr held it in. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Oh, I didn't even think about that. I hope he's okay. Sheepy: Il: He was curled up off path when we found him. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... No chance of reaching him now, then. It'll have to wait until tomorrow. Sheepy: Il: He was tall. Arsé-kun: Raph: Hm. Sheepy: Il: He was bald. Sheepy: Il: Have you seen him that way? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's how he looks when he's not human. I think it's cute. Sheepy: Il: He feels somewhat angelic... Arsé-kun: Raph: A little bit! Sheepy: Il: Shouldn't he return those parts? Whoever he took them from needs them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Ah. Um. ... I don't know how to explain this to you. He probably should. Sheepy: Il: I will remind him the next time I see him. Sheepy: Il: After all, angels need their wings. Arsé-kun: Raph: Certainly. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... We should get that blood off of you, huh. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Il:...So the people approaching don't see my blood? Arsé-kun: Raph: the what Sheepy: Il: You are concerned that they would be disgusted by it? Sheepy: Il: Yet it flows through their veins just the same. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm concerned about you having blood on you. Arsé-kun: *Raph processing moment* Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: ...?! Where? Sheepy: Il: To our left. Arsé-kun: *Raph puts his wing down so he can see better.* Arsé-kun: *It's a group, actually! What may seem like only two people is actually four, by virtue of two being carried.* Sheepy: Fran: It's good to see you all! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh! Hello, Victor! Welcome back, you and everyone else! Sheepy: Fran: We brought Dr. Roman with us. Sheepy: Il: Fran has returned... Arsé-kun: Adam: *Holding both Romani and Fran* Good evening. Sheepy: Il: Adam, too... Sheepy: Il: I was wondering where you were. Arsé-kun: Adam: With Dad and Impey. Sheepy: Il: Oh...! Impey is here too. Sheepy: Il: Almost everyone is here... Arsé-kun: Impey: Helloooo! Sheepy: Il: I met Strand today. Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh, did you?! He's weird, isn't he? Sheepy: Il: He was very nice. However... Sheepy: Il: He's....he's... Sheepy: Il:.......very disappointing... Arsé-kun: Raph: Is that why you got his autograph ten times? Sheepy: Il:....Because I thought that I would miss out otherwise. Arsé-kun: *dr. romani is processing complex abstractions, by which i mean he never saw Raph's wings before. Il's are debatable* Sheepy: Il: But he's not the kind, strong person I thought he was. He's truly a gambler, rather than just faking being one to hide the price of his daughter's medicine. Sheepy: Il: He doesn't even have children. Sheepy: Il: And Holmes... isn't even bratty like he describes him... Arsé-kun: *mycroft will probably hear about this somehow and feel bad.* Sheepy: Fran: Holmes never showed up to any of our sessions... Arsé-kun: Impey: Question! Why the blood? Is that yours? Sheepy: Il: It is mine. Arsé-kun: Impey: ... That makes sense! Sheepy: Il: I was shot in the face. Sheepy: Fran: In retrospect, if they were just going to use an original design for Holmes, why did they even use our likenesses? Sheepy: Il: Sholmes looks similar to Holmes. Very similar. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Wouldn't you like to know, bud? Sheepy: Il:....Strand is here? Arsé-kun: *Mycroft has, in fact, been out here the entire time. Standing there. Imperceptible. Until he takes off the lampshade.* Sheepy: Fran:?! I didn't see you there! I'm very sorry... Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Don't worry about it! I've heard worse! Sheepy: Il: Strand heard me... Sheepy: Il: But it was going to gef back to him somehow anyway. That's how things seem to work. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: I can't comment on it! Too many people here! Is that whole.. Whatever was going on, over yet? Sheepy: Il: It is... isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: I think it's safe to say it is. Sheepy: Il: I should have noticed you. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Maybe, but you didn't. Sheepy: Il: Next time, I will. Arsé-kun: Mycroft: Concerning! Sheepy: Fran: So, um... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I got stuff to explain now, huh? Sheepy: Fran: About your wings? I already mnew. Arsé-kun: Raph: I didn't mean that, but I better explain that too to the uninformed! Sheepy: Fran: That makes sense to me. Sheepy: Fran: Afterwards, we can trade stories about what we did over the break! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, I'd love that. Sheepy: Fran: By the way, I discovered something over the break. Arsé-kun: Adam: Dad... Is this about what I believe it is? Sheepy: Fran: Of course. I should share my findings. Arsé-kun: Adam: Please save that for another time. Sheepy: Fran: I suppose it is late... Sheepy: Fran: I'll look forward to telling him, then. Arsé-kun: Raph: Please save demonstrations for the morning, too. Sheepy: Fran: D-demonstrations... Trying it on myself again would be... Arsé-kun: Adam: It would be typical. Arsé-kun: Impey: I wouldn't complain. Sheepy: Fran:....I will never embarrass myself like that again for as long as I live. Arsé-kun: Raph: It must have been terrible for that kind of statement. Sheepy: Fran: ....Not for Impey, supposedly. Arsé-kun: Impey: :3 Sheepy: Il: He's similar to his game self. Arsé-kun: Impey: Exceptionally! Arsé-kun: Impey: Which is incredibly related to what happened over break! Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il: I get it. I know what he made. Sheepy: Il: In some sense, Raphael could benefit from it, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: ? ??? ??? Sheepy: Fran: D-don't listen to him... Sheepy: Fran: You wouldn't, I assure you... Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, now I'm intrigued. We can discuss it in the morning. Sheepy: Fran: Of course! Arsé-kun: -Sunday, November 28th- Arsé-kun: *Enter Impey, rubbing his eyes and appearing in the lobby. He is alive surprisingly early, that being before 11 am.* Arsé-kun: Impey: Fran, you left so early..! How can I tell you about the weird dreams I had when you're not there? Sheepy: Fran: Oh, sorry... I got excited and couldn't sleep, so I just slipped out Arsé-kun: Impey: .... I'll deal with that for you later! Do you think dreaming about Sisi insisting that I fight the moon is considered too weird? Sheepy: Fran: If you fight the moon, it may not let you on it. Arsé-kun: Impey: Drat! Why didn't I think of that?! Sheepy: Fran: It's something to be cautious of! Sheepy: Fran:...I wonder how he'll react? Sheepy: Fran: In retrospect, maybe something like this shouldn't exist... but now it does. Arsé-kun: Raph: A lot of things exist that shouldn't. Good morning, everybody. Sheepy: Fran: Good morning. Sheepy: Fran: I have created something that could be very dangerous... Sheepy: Fran: I have tested it on myself, so I know it works.... Arsé-kun: Raph: You need to stop doing that. Sheepy: Fran:....Well, anyway. *He pulls out a vial* Arsé-kun: Raph: A new potion of messing someone up? Sheepy: Fran: You know of Jekyll and Hyde, don't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Who doesn't. What did you do. Sheepy: Fran: I have created something similar to the concoction in that story. Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... That doesn't seem like a good thing. Sheepy: Fran: It's something that entirely shuts off your inhibitions. You will be unable to resist most urges because you won't even consider doing so. Sheepy: Fran: Of course, if someone is a kind person, they will remain kind. Sheepy: Fran: It doesn't really change their personality, but they will no longer hold themselves back. Arsé-kun: Impey: I personally want a repeat. Sheepy: Fran: However, they do seem to become more aggressi... I don't. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm still telling Il I got to experience a kabedon for myself. :3 Sheepy: Fran: N-no! Anything but that...!!! Arsé-kun: Impey: Hey, relax. He already knows the source material for the idea anyway! Sheepy: Fran: ....I thought I was better than that... Arsé-kun: Impey: You mean you never ever considered it before? Sheepy: Fran:...... Arsé-kun: Adam: ... If the information is valuable, both Impey and I were permitted to test as well. We did not have notable changes beyond Impey having more than a moment's worth of focus. Sheepy: Fran: Yes... I'm the only one who experienced an extreme change. Arsé-kun: Adam: Presumably because you have the most restraint of us all. Sheepy: Fran: That's one way to look at it. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'd like to suggest you not hand this one out for wide-study testing. Sheepy: Fran: Of course. It could cause tremendous damage. Arsé-kun: Raph: To one's surroundings and themselves. Sheepy: Fran: Exactly. I was inspired by that game we were featured in. Sheepy: Fran:...I thought I was better than my fictional interpretation. Arsé-kun: Raph: Seems it was spot on. Sheepy: Fran: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Raph: I do have to admit I'd like to give it a try myself, while there's few students here. Sheepy: Fran: Oh, I can give you a vial or two. I have notes, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: How long does it last for? Sheepy: Fran: It depends on many factors. It can be removed from your system if necessary. Sheepy: Fran: I'd say it could probably last up to 10 hours...? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not doing anything important today... Sheepy: *Fran gives him a vial* Arsé-kun: *Raph examines it* Sheepy: Misyr: *He's hanging out in one of the chaira with an Adventures of Sherlock Holmes book in his hand* Removing your inhibitions, huh...? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm considering it. If you don't mind me invading your personal space, that is. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, as long as I'm not the one taking it! Sheepy: Misyr: Could you imagine that? Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think we'd last very long *complimentary* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahahaha! Yes, yes! None of you would be living anymore! If not from a snap of my fingers, from me blowing up the sun! Ahahahaha! Sheepy: Fran:.....A...hahahha...? It's a joke, isn't it? Sheepy: Misyr: Does laughing make something a joke? Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr, please don't scare my secretary. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? You know me. I lie so much that it's a guessing game as to what's true or not. Arsé-kun: Raph: Last two questions before I start bad decision day. How can it be removed in case things go sour, first? Sheepy: Fran: Well... Sheepy: *Fran looks to Impey* Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm good at it! Sheepy: Fran: But any other vampire could probably do it too... Arsé-kun: Impey: I have more experience in free meds- I mean! Sheepy: Fran: Sorry, Impey... You're always taking the fall for me. Arsé-kun: Impey: No, no, it works out! I get things done! Sheepy: Fran: And you get a free meal. Arsé-kun: Impey: Everyone wins! Sheepy: Fran:...I guess so! Arsé-kun: Raph: *lightly swirling around the empty vial* Second, how long does this take? Sheepy: Fran: Y-you took it?! Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure did! I'm not too worried about it! Sheepy: Fran: About an hour. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, great. I've got time before I do something stupid. Sheepy: Misyr: Scary.... Sheepy: Misyr: You, without self control... It shouldn't be so bad, right? It's not like it's me. Hmhm.... Arsé-kun: Raph: And whatever happens, happens! Feel free to stop me if anything bad does happen. Arsé-kun: Raph: I realize how those sentences don't go together, I know. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry. I'll allow you only to embarrass yourself forever. Sheepy: Fran: Wouldn't a good friend prevent even that? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha! Maybe so, but I'm also a demon lord! *He puts on an evil face* So it's completely natural for me to mess with you all a little bit, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Embarrassment I can live with!! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, I know. Sheepy: Fran: Oh, um... You probably shouldn't stray toofar from the hospital just in case there's side effects. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll try not to, but no guarantees! Arsé-kun: Raph: I've already got a list of bad and no-good ideas of things to do. I don't think I should chance anyone getting stabbed. Sheepy: Fran:....That's concerning! Sheepy: Misyr: What is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Agreed! Misyr, do you wanna hold onto a sword or should I not trust you either? Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, I can be trusted because I have restraint. Arsé-kun: *Raph summons and lightly tosses his sword (in scabbard) to Misyr* Sheepy: *Misyr catches it, fumbles, and then proceeds to drop it due to one of his hands being occupied* Sheepy: Misyr:....Sorry about that. Arsé-kun: Raph: it's been through worse. Sheepy: *Misyr puts his book aside and picks up the sword before pulling it out of its scabbard to inspect it* Sheepy: Misyr:.......It's really sharp! Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope it is! It won't work so well if it's dull! Sheepy: Misyr: Thank goodness you're not a hero... Sheepy: Misyr: I wouldn't want to be stabbed by this thing! Arsé-kun: *Raph holds back a comment.* Sheepy: *This is evidence that Fran's concoction hasn't kicked in yet* Arsé-kun: *I sure hope it hasn't already been an hour* Sheepy: Misyr: I once got stabbed by some hero and he just barely missed my heart. His mistake. A final boss like me wouldn't be put down that easily. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Would that even hurt you? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Misyr: Hurt? Of course. I can feel pain. Sheepy: Misyr: Kill.... no. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good to know. Sheepy: Misyr: I haven't found something that does... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think you will! Arsé-kun: Raph: *pause to actually register what he said* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: Demon lords are really just that strong! Sheepy: Misyr: What's up? Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't do that. Sheepy: Misyr: I never said that I've done it recently. Sheepy: Misyr: Certainly, I've done experiments to find my weaknesses. Sheepy: Misyr: So far, I haven't. That's a good sign, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes. Don't try again please. Sheepy: Misyr: So picky~ Sheepy: Misyr: But being picky is good. It means you have taste. Sheepy: Misyr: And picking me is great taste! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you don't need to tell me that! Sheepy: Misyr:...By the way, don't you have work? Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean... Yes? But barely anyone is here... Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm not gonna coop myself up in my tiny office when I've got no scheduled visits. Sheepy: Misyr: Guess Watson gets to work extra, then! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Do you think anyone would mind if I took a wall out? Sheepy: Misyr:.......Sorry, what? Arsé-kun: Raph: ... No, that's stupid. Never mind. Sheepy: Fran: I can help treat patients, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd be great. The few kids here probably know to come here anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: ........Ehhh... I gotta make sure not to need medical care today... Arsé-kun: Raph: You should do that every day, bud. Sheepy: Misyr: So should everyone, yet they still need medical care anyway. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Don't YOU have work? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, yes... Arsé-kun: Raph: Are you going? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not the type to shirk my job. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then what's the matter? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... I just wanted to see you! Arsé-kun: Raph: Now? You couldn't wait for me to visit you? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe I was lonely. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd go with you, but I probably shouldn't! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, that's why I'll hang around here! Arsé-kun: *Raph Squints* Sheepy: Misyr: I can make bad decisions, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Amen. Hey, actually, I have a question about how you work. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? What about it? Arsé-kun: Raph: Do you have to hide all of it at once? Can you have some of it out? Sheepy: Misyr: I have to hide all of it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Aw! I was hoping to check your wings out. Sheepy: Misyr: W-well, maybe at a distance...? Sheepy: Misyr: Or I could reveal just those... It'd be dangerouz, but not as dangerous... you couldn't touch them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Nah, I'd need to be up close to really get a good look, unless I don't mind losing my hands for a few minutes. Which I do! Sheepy: Misyr: ......... Arsé-kun: Raph: I use those! Sheepy: Misyr:....I'll try to figure out a way for you to touch it. Arsé-kun: Raph: Thanks!! Sheepy: Misyr: But even if I can figure it out... wouldn't they be useless? Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe? Maybe not? Sheepy: Misyr: I couldn't go anywhere with them.... and I can float without them, so there's no point. Arsé-kun: Raph: I could always help you! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Well, you know why I couldn't go anywhere. Arsé-kun: Raph: Right, right, the whole everything. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... Dad? You're still not going to let anyone else test this, right? Sheepy: Fran: Of course not. It's too dangerous. Arsé-kun: Adam: So how many people should I expect to have their hands on it by the end of the week? Sheepy: Fran: Only Raphael's! Arsé-kun: Impey: I thoughta something! You can't hand it out if there's none left! Sheepy: Fran: I... It's true, but... Sheepy: Fran: But I think I'd like to experiment with it a little more. Arsé-kun: Impey: Not today you're not! Sheepy: Fran: Maybe I should watch what it does to Raphael... Arsé-kun: Impey: And then we're taking a nap! Sheepy: Fran: It could be informative, seeing how it affects angels... Arsé-kun: Adam: There is a problem with this. Sheepy: Fran: Yes? Arsé-kun: Adam: He left. Sheepy: Fran: .....?! Sheepy: Fran: My source of data... Arsé-kun: Adam: Do we follow him? Sheepy: Fran: I think we should! What if he has a bad reaction? Arsé-kun: Adam: Then we can consider it your fault as well as his. Sheepy: Fran:.......Urk. My fault, huh... Arsé-kun: *Adam gets up, and picks up Fran with his arm* Sheepy: Fran: I hope he's okay. Arsé-kun: Adam: I do not think he's the type to harm himself. Sheepy: Fran: I hadn't considered that....!!! Sheepy: Fran: Where are we headed? Sheepy: Fran: I don't think he'll cause tpp many problems, but I can't help but worry... Arsé-kun: Adam: He went upstairs, so I suppose we follow. Arsé-kun: *It takes Fran about 15 minutes to find Raph, who is on the roof, gargoyling.* Sheepy: Fran: He's in such a dangerous position...! Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not that awful! *he falls onto his back so he can look at Fran. regretted THAT decision quickly* Did you want something? Sheepy: Fran: I was worried because there may be side effects I don't know about. Arsé-kun: Raph: Like what? Spontaneous combustion?? Sheepy: Fran: That's a possible side effect?! Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope not?! Arsé-kun: Adam: .... I do not think it would be. Sheepy: Fran: What if it is? Arsé-kun: Raph: Then that's a personal problem! Wouldn't be the first time! Sheepy: Fran: What? Arsé-kun: *raphael says things that are deeply concerning count: 1* Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, I'm not on fire, so I think I'm okay! Sheepy: Fran: Now I can't help but worry. Arsé-kun: Raph: Few years too late on that one. I haven't actually thought of anything to do yet. Sheepy: Fran: That may be a good thing. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe. ... Right, didn't you want me to stick around? Sheepy: Fran: I could also just follow you.. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't recommend that! Last I checked, you can't fly! Sheepy: Fran: No, I can't. Arsé-kun: Raph: Then I really don't think you should try! Sheepy: Fran: ....Aren't you hurting? Arsé-kun: Raph: From what? Laying down? Sheepy: Fran: You fell, didn't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: *sheepish* Oh, no, I did that on purpose. Still hurt! Sheepy: Fran: Make sure to be careful. Sheepy: Fran:.....Wait. Sheepy: Fran: You can't right now, can you... Arsé-kun: Raph: I... ... Maybe? Arsé-kun: Raph: Actually, I don't know. As far as I can tell, everything's the same. Sheepy: Fran: So you aren't any different? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well.... Not that I can tell. I'd have to get back to you! *he finally sits up and spins around to face Fran* Sheepy: Fran: That means it's either ineffective, or... that says a lot about you. Sheepy: Fran: But I think you think things through and have self control. Arsé-kun: Raph: Just because I haven't done anything stupid yet doesn't mean I have that perfect self-control! Sheepy: Fran:....That's true. Sheepy: Fran: So I'll just need to watch you from a distance... Arsé-kun: Raph: Like you staying there and me taking a lap around campus because I'm bored? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm gonna do that real quick and hope I don't get distracted. Sheepy: Fran: N-no thank you! Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't recommend it anyway! Sheepy: Fran: I-it's already high up.... I don't want to consider being tossed. Arsé-kun: Raph: Right, right. Well, you probably shouldn't watch me take off, then! Sheepy: Fran: What? Sheepy: Fran: That wouldn't bother me. Arsé-kun: Raph: I intend to drop and catch myself. It totally would. Sheepy: Fran:....Ugh. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll be back in a bit if I don't get dis- Didn't I just say that? Sheepy: Fran: You did! Arsé-kun: Raph: Damn, okay. *he gets up, tosses his coat onto the fence, and takes off. Changed his mind about the drop, I guess.* Sheepy: Fran:...We can just check on him later. Let's do something in the meantime! Arsé-kun: Adam: You still need to rest. You haven't. Sheepy: Fran: ...You're right, I forgot. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's why I mentioned it. Sheepy: Fran: I'll go and rest, then! Arsé-kun: *Adam brings Fran back downstairs* Sheepy: Agravain: Coward. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm not playing your games this early! Can't you bother someone else? Sheepy: Agravain: No. You seem best suited for this. Arsé-kun: Impey: At least tell me why! I've got a lot of scheduled events! Sheepy: Agravain: *grin* Why would I ever tell you? Arsé-kun: Impey: So I don't get poisoned??? Sheepy: Fran: What is happening? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nothing I want a part of! Sheepy: Agravain: Impey is being useless. Arsé-kun: Impey: Nothing new! Sheepy: Agravain: Hmmm. I wouldn't say so. Sheepy: Agravain: You have your uses on occasion. Sheepy: Fran: Please don't harass Impey. Sheepy: Agravain: It isn't harassment. I'm giving him suggestions. He just isn't taking them. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't take requests! Sheepy: Agravain: Don't cry to me when you regret your decisions. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'm not even-- *Impey is rudely interrupted by his own stomach. Lie diffused.* Sheepy: Agravain: What a terrible liar you are. Arsé-kun: Impey: At least tell me why! Sheepy: Agravain: No. I will give you one truth and I'll let you work it out from there. Sheepy: Agravain: I am not poisoned. Arsé-kun: Impey: ..... Fine! Fiiiine! Where do you want it? Sheepy: Agravain: Now you're letting me pick and choose? Better go for my arm so I don't bite you back. Arsé-kun: Impey: At least I ask!! Sheepy: Agravain: Well, thank you for that. Sheepy: *Aggy outstretches his arm* Arsé-kun: *Aggy gets his arm bitten! Impey gets lunch. Secret third thing.* Sheepy: *There sure is a secret third thing.* Arsé-kun: *it's not poison.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Agravain:...You've done me a great service. I'll give you something to return the favor. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'll look forward to it? Sheepy: Agravain: You should. Arsé-kun: Impey: You still didn't tell me why you needed that.... But okay! Sheepy: Agravain: It's not your problem. Sheepy: Fran: Nobody is hurt, right? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nope! Sheepy: Agravain: Not yet. Arsé-kun: Adam: Please do not. Sheepy: Agravain: I'm not doing anything. Arsé-kun: Adam: Please do not start anything, either. Sheepy: Agravain: I would never. Arsé-kun: *MASH X TO DOUBT* Sheepy: Agravain: I would only plant the seeds. Arsé-kun: Adam: *putting Fran down finally* ... Do you need assistance getting anywhere, after that? Sheepy: Agravain: I should be fine. Thank you for the offer. Sheepy: Agravain: Ah, but... Sheepy: Agravain: I would appreciate if you didn't tell my siblings about this. Gawain especially would fret to an annoying degree. Arsé-kun: Impey: That'd mean seeing them in the first place! Sheepy: Agravain: Is it not common to see Gawain here? That's a shock. Sheepy: Agravain: Maybe he's decided to stop being stupid enough to put himself in harm's way intentionally. Arsé-kun: Adam: I do hope he stops. Sheepy: *Satoru rushes in and beelines to hide behind Adam* Arsé-kun: Adam: ?! Sheepy: Satoru: I'm hiding. Arsé-kun: Adam: From what? And please not behind me. You're very hard to see. Sheepy: Satoru: You'll find out soon enough. Sheepy: Satoru: But there's things here that you should be hiding from, too. Although maybe that wouldn't work. Arsé-kun: Adam: That is not helpful information. Sheepy: Satoru: It will be when the time comes. Sheepy: Satoru: But this danger is more immediate. Arsé-kun: Adam: Can you explain? Sheepy: Satoru: Raphael is after me. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... How is this dangerous? Sheepy: Satoru: It is for me because he seemed emotionally charged. Sheepy: Satoru: You don't have to worry because you're big. Nobody can carry you. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... Ah. I understand now. Sheepy: Satoru: He can be mean and if I hide behind you, his words will be directed to you instead. Arsé-kun: Adam: It does not work that way. Sheepy: Satoru: It's true. I just imagine not being there and it works. Arsé-kun: Adam: ... If you intend to hide, he is coming in now. Sheepy: *Satoru hides behind Adam* Arsé-kun: *Raph enters, looking a bit frustrated* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... Please tell Satoru I found his parents and that I'd really prefer he be with somebody. Sheepy: Satoru: *He pokes out his head from behind Adam* Adam's a someone. Don't treat him otherwise. Arsé-kun: Raph: What good was hiding if you were just going to tell me you were here? Sheepy: Satoru: You already knew. You wouldn't have chased me here otherwise. Arsé-kun: Raph: Even if I really did lose you, I'd come back here anyway. Sheepy: Satoru: You knew I was here and had met Adam based on what you said. Arsé-kun: Raph: I didn't think you'd be willing to make a public appearance. Oh well. Sheepy: Satoru: You're special. Sheepy: Satoru: I'll make an exception for you, but only this one time because it's convenient for me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, all right. Sheepy: Satoru: Is Holmes not dead anymore? Arsé-kun: Raph: No, he's not. I'm not quite sure where he is right now. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why? Did you want to be a nuisance to our great detective? Sheepy: Satoru: No. I saw that he looked dead. Arsé-kun: Raph: :) ? Sheepy: Satoru: In a picture that I saw. Arsé-kun: Raph: OH. Arsé-kun: Raph: He's no longer dead, yes. Sheepy: Satoru: Good job, good job. Arsé-kun: Raph: How did you manage to see that picture? I doubt Holmes would have shown you that. Sheepy: Satoru: My source is a secret. Sheepy: Satoru: But maybe one day you'll get to know. Sheepy: Satoru: Never give up. Sheepy: Satoru: It's good that he survived. Arsé-kun: Raph: Agreed! Sheepy: Satoru: It means he isn't running from me like a coward. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you weren't here yesterday. His brother is even more of a coward. Sheepy: Satoru: His brother is real? Sheepy: Satoru: He will regret that. Arsé-kun: Raph: *trying not to crack up* ???? Sheepy: Satoru: I didn't know he had a brother for real. Arsé-kun: Raph: Apparently so. Arsé-kun: Raph: He also hid by standing outside with a lampshade on his head and nobody noticed, so keep an eye out for that.... And leaf piles. Sheepy: Satoru: Now I know his secret technique. Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll be relying on you to kick him in the shins, 'cause we'll probably miss him entirely. Sheepy: Satoru: He doesn't know what he's in for. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, he doesn't. Sheepy: Satoru: What does he look like? Arsé-kun: *Raph takes a few minutes describing Mycroft to Satoru in a way everyone can understand* Sheepy: Satoru: So not at all like Holmes... Arsé-kun: Raph: Not even close. Sheepy: Satoru: I'll find him eventually. Arsé-kun: *timeskip bc out of ideas! yippee* Arsé-kun: *Impey enters scene, stifling a yawn. Good afternoon, loser. For all of his effort getting Fran to nap, Impey's the one who got the hours in.* Arsé-kun: Impey: Morning! Evening! I don't know what time it is! Sheepy: Fran: 5 PM. Arsé-kun: Impey: And when did you get away from me?? Sheepy: Fran: It's easy when you know the trick. Arsé-kun: Impey: I said when! Sheepy: Fran: I'm not quite sure. Sheepy: Fran: Two hours ago or so. Arsé-kun: Impey: As long as you got some sleep, I can't complain! Sheepy: Fran: You slept very soundly. You didn't notice me leaving at all... Sheepy: Fran: I got enough sleep, I think. Arsé-kun: Impey: We'll see about that later tonight! Sheepy: Fran: What is it? Arsé-kun: Impey: The phrase "Harry Houdini's toxic spines". Sheepy: Fran: You have very strange dreams, Impey. Arsé-kun: Impey: I know!!! Sheepy: Fran: You know, dreams generally are actually your brain processing information. Sheepy: Fran: So maybe it found Harry Houdini deeply concerning... Arsé-kun: Impey: Or the toxic spines part. Sheepy: Fran: Or both. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't care about Houdini at all though! Sheepy: Fran: Maybe you don't right now. Arsé-kun: Impey: wh Sheepy: Fran: You can't say you never will care about Houdini, right? Sheepy: Fran: All it takes is one good movie. Arsé-kun: Impey: But usually I can figure out the cause. Like... Thinking about Sisi caused the last one! But this??? Sheepy: Fran: Maybe you were thinking about wanting to escape a situation. Sheepy: Fran: Or maybe of Lupin. He's like a modern Houdini. Arsé-kun: Impey: Maybe from how weird earlier was. Did we ever figure out what Aggy wanted? Sheepy: Fran: I didn't, at least. It's normal for him to be creepy, but that didn't quite feel in character to him. Sheepy: Fran: He wasn't drunk, was he? Sheepy: Fran: Or maybe... somehow he ended up ingesting some of the concoction I made... Arsé-kun: Impey: He wasn't drunk and I'm not hyperfocused! Arsé-kun: Impey: Maybe he just lost a bet or something... Sheepy: Fran: I hope that's what it is. Arsé-kun: Impey: ..... Did I eat earlier? I feel like I ate yesterday! Sheepy: Fran: You fed off of Agravain. Arsé-kun: Impey: Eh... Barely! Sheepy: *Fran pulls down his shirt collar* Arsé-kun: *Impey embraces him from behind and bites Fran's neck. He's Starving.* Arsé-kun: *Impey proceeds to go a bit too far, being starving and all. Oops.* Sheepy: *Fran quickly starts feeling not good.* Arsé-kun: *Impey fails to notice.* Sheepy: Fran: I-Impey... I think you should stop there. Arsé-kun: Impey: Mph? Sheepy: Fran: ...I feel dizzy... I'm sorry... Arsé-kun: Impey: Ho. *he withdraws and cleans up after himself. Wound Sealed* Sorry!! Sheepy: Fran:...It's okay. I'll just lie down for a bit. Arsé-kun: Impey: So sorry. The bench is right here. Sheepy: *Fran shakily sits down on the bench* Arsé-kun: *Impey helps!!* Sheepy: Fran: I'll feel better soon. Arsé-kun: Impey: On the bright side, second nap? Sheepy: Fran: Ahahaha... I guess so... Arsé-kun: Impey: Well, I'll be right here. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you... but if you have things you need to do, you should go do them. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't know where to start. Arsé-kun: Impey: Do you want me to bring you back? Sheepy: Fran: Yes... thank you. Sorry about this. Arsé-kun: Impey: I already apologized. Sheepy: Fran:.....Well, now we're both equal. Arsé-kun: Impey: Are we? *he picks up Fran and starts bringing him back* Sheepy: Fran:....Of course. After all, we've both apologized. Arsé-kun: Impey: True! Sheepy: *Fran mumbles a response. He's already drifting off.* Arsé-kun: *Impey doesn't bother saying anything else.* Arsé-kun: *If Fran's (still living) body is discovered by someone well over an hour later (and it will), the cause of him being deceased (false) is unclear. Yes, there was an Impey bite, but was that the cause? Was it hypnotism? Blood loss? Something else? There's no way to currently tell, and Fran isn't talking (for obvious reasons). Impey is not there to tell which it was, which is unusual because he never leaves Fran for long.* Sheepy: Holmes:...Very unusual. Usually, Impey's more caring... Although, it could have been done by someone other than Impey... Sheepy: Holmes:...But the teeth marks look like his. Arsé-kun: Adam: Dad wouldn't allow anyone else to do that. Sheepy: Holmes: A vampire wouldn't need someone to give them permission to bite them if they're worth their salt. Arsé-kun: Adam: Impey always asks first.... Is that abnormal? Sheepy: Holmes: It depends on the vampire. Sheepy: Holmes: Most of the vampires on campus would ask for permission. Arsé-kun: Adam: It bears repeating that only Impey is allowed to bite anywhere but the arm. Sheepy: Holmes: I do believe that Impey bit him, but... Arsé-kun: Adam: ... Maybe he only left for a moment? Or got distracted? Sheepy: Holmes: Being allowed to do something and actively doing something are two different things. A vampire could easily bite him on the neck if they wanted to. Sheepy: Holmes: It's possible, but... you would think that he would be back by now. Arsé-kun: Adam: He is..... Very skilled in getting distracted. Sheepy: Holmes: So, this easily could be nothing to worry about. Arsé-kun: Adam: It could. Sheepy: Holmes: Our first step would be finding Impey. Arsé-kun: Adam: Would it be safe leaving Dad here like this? Sheepy: Holmes:... *He looks unsure* Arsé-kun: Adam: ... I could stay put if you need it. Sheepy: Holmes: I think that Impey is done with him. Arsé-kun: Adam: I'm not worried about him. Dad is like a.... *brief pause to think* Arsé-kun: Adam: Like a free punch bowl for any other vampire who comes through. Sheepy: Holmes:...That's true. Sheepy: Holmes: And although most of them would never stoop so low... Sheepy: Holmes:...Maybe it would be best to guard him. Arsé-kun: Adam: I'll stay. Please find Impey. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Sheepy: *Holmes exits to begin his hunt* Arsé-kun: *It takes Holmes about half an hour to locate the man of the hour, sitting in a tree* Sheepy: Holmes: Impey. Arsé-kun: Impey: Yo! Sheepy: Holmes: You may be concerned to hear that Victor has been bit by a vampire and drained of enough blood that we can't wake him. He won't even stir. Arsé-kun: Impey: I was given permission! I stopped when I was asked to, though! Sheepy: Holmes: Oh? So you were aware that he was in bad shape... Sheepy: Holmes: Why did you leave him, then? Arsé-kun: Impey: I didn't know it was that bad! ..... n' got distracted. Sheepy: Holmes: I had believed that you two were more in sync... Arsé-kun: Impey: He and Adam are usually way more in sync than me with either of them! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, of course. However, you know Fran well enough to know his limits, don't you? That and... he's not the type to complain unless he's in bad shape. He's perfectly willing to allow others to mow him down. Sheepy: Holmes: So, I would've thought you would've stuck with him or gotten help. Arsé-kun: Impey: I really should be getting back... Didn't mean to be gone this long! Sheepy: Holmes: Let's talk a bit more. Arsé-kun: Impey: You said he's in bad shape... And you want me to stay here? Sheepy: Holmes: I'm shocked. I saw you as the type to run to his side, rather than wasting time. Arsé-kun: Impey: I am, but... You're here! Sheepy: Holmes: Yet you can easily break the conversation and run off. It wouldn't be unusual for you. Arsé-kun: Impey: Now it'll feel weird!!! Sheepy: Holmes: My presence is not stopping you in the slightest. Sheepy: Holmes: You're always weird. Seeming weird wouldn't stop you from rushing to his side. Sheepy: Holmes: And if something had happened between you two that affected your relationship negatively, you would be broken up about it... so it's not that you're upset at him. Arsé-kun: Impey: Nothing happened between us! ... Oh, but something weird did happen before! Sheepy: Holmes:.............? Arsé-kun: Impey: Agravain came in and directly asked me to drink from him! He wouldn't say why either!! He just... Insisted on it! Arsé-kun: Impey: We never figured out what that was about. Sheepy: Holmes:.....You drank from him yet still needed to drink so much from Victor that he is now in this state? Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't know! Aggy was hours before that, and Fran was able to tell me to stop, so he shouldn't be like that! Arsé-kun: Impey: I really don't know! Honest, sir! Sheepy: Holmes:...Well, thank you for the information. Sheepy: Holmes:...One last question. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you know what time you bit him? Arsé-kun: Impey: Uhhhh..... I'm awful at this, ummm.... Arsé-kun: Impey: .... Fiveish? Sheepy: Holmes:....So there was an hour and a half between when he was bit and when we found him... Arsé-kun: Impey: .... An hour?? I coulda sworn it was like ten minutes or something! Sheepy: Holmes: Not so. Sheepy: Holmes: We discovered him around 6:30. Arsé-kun: Impey: I've been gone that long?! Aw, geez! Sheepy: Holmes: Well, he didn't notice. Arsé-kun: Impey: Neither did I!! I gotta buy a watch..... Sheepy: Holmes: Don't you have a phone? Arsé-kun: Impey: I gotta pull that out to check! It's not the same! Sheepy: Holmes: You have to pull down your sleeve and turn your wrist to look at a watch. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don't wear both sleeves!!!! Sheepy: Holmes: Maybe you can take a lesson from Saint Germain. Arsé-kun: Impey: 'Cause of his five million watches? Sheepy: Holmes: Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Impey goes to lean back, forgetting he's on a branch. Exactly enough time to "Aw, crap!", try to prevent falling and fail. Local moron ends up flat on his back, on the ground, cartoon stars going around his head. Doofus hours are Always.* Sheepy: Holmes: Be more careful or Watson will get a hold of you. Arsé-kun: Impey: Ugh.... I wouldn't want that.... Sheepy: Holmes: His visible disappointment is worse than his irritation. Arsé-kun: Impey: You'd know..... Sheepy: Holmes:...Of course. Arsé-kun: *you know whenever draculas shown sitting up and he just. goes from 0 to sitting up Like That. Impey did that. cool vampire tricks* Sheepy: Holmes: Neat trick. Arsé-kun: Impey: I've got more where that came from! Sheepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: *Holmes gets Vampire Eye Blasted+25 for his... For his... Holmes gets assblasted square in the face* Sheepy: Holmes: --?!?! Sheepy: *Holmes collapses into the dirt.* Arsé-kun: Impey?: I didn't even get to make you kneel. Oh well! Have a nice dirt nap, bucko! Sheepy: Holmes:.......! *He attempts to move but can't!* Arsé-kun: Impey?: You stay there, okay? Sheepy: Holmes:........Ggghhh... ......aaa.... ... Arsé-kun: Impey?: Oh, really? You don't say! Tell me more!! Sheepy: Holmes:................... Arsé-kun: Impey?: Aw, don't look so disappointed! It's a great evening to lay down and die, isn't it?? Sheepy: Holmes:........!!!!! ... aa....a... ...... Arsé-kun: Impey?: *he squats down next to Holmes and pats his hair* Can't you take a joke? Dad wouldn't appreciate you dying very much! Arsé-kun: Impey?: So you get to stay here and think about everything you could have done but didn't! Isn't that nice of me? Sheepy: Holmes:................... *He decides that he's going to make Nyar suffer the consequences of his actions later.* Arsé-kun: *Holmes will remember this.* Arsé-kun: Impey?: If you can so gracefully accept my leaving you, I'm gonna go flirt with YOUR husband! Toodles! Sheepy: Holmes: !!!! Arsé-kun: *Impey and his definitely-in-control host that definitely isn't Nyar leave.* Arsé-kun: *Where are we going now, boss?* Sheepy: *Time to harass Adam!* Arsé-kun: *Adam is exactly where he is expected to be: With Fran in the hospital break room!* Sheepy: Nyar: *dashing in* Sorry I'm late! I got distracted and next thing I knew, I'd been out for a few hours! It only felt like a few minutes... Arsé-kun: Adam: There you are. Mr. Holmes was asking about you. Sheepy: Nyar:....What? He's not up? Arsé-kun: Adam: No. I'm getting concerned... Sheepy: Nyar: Holmes was asking about me? Arsé-kun: Adam: He figured you were the only one who'd be able to accomplish this. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I stopped the moment he asked me to. Arsé-kun: Adam: That's what I suggested as well. Sheepy: Nyar: Why didn't he ask me about it? Arsé-kun: Adam: He was going to. Perhaps you and he were just nowhere near each other... Sheepy: Nyar: So he's out there looking for me? Arsé-kun: Adam: I believe so, yes. Sheepy: Nyar: I hope he returns soon with answers... Fran should've been fine by now. Arsé-kun: Adam: I do too. Sheepy: *Nyar approaches Fran, visibly worried* Arsé-kun: *Adam suspects Nothing. He's got no reason to.* Sheepy: Nyar: Is it because he didn't sleep last night...? Maybe I should've held off... *He looks to Adam. Making eye contact during a conversation is normal and definitely not going to result in Adam getting blasted.* Arsé-kun: Adam: Perhaps the nap during today wasn't enough. *he maintains eye contact. he's gonna get such a good grade in eye contact* Sheepy: *Should've gotten an F because now you're getting vampire eye (nyar version) blasted, Adam!* Arsé-kun: Adam: Impey?! Sheepy: *Get stunned, idiot!* Arsé-kun: *Adam slumps to the side, startled. Idiot stunned* Sheepy: Nyar: *A sadistic grin spreads onto his face* Bzzzzt. Wrong! So sorry. Sheesh. You think you know a guy. Wasn't me not rushing over immediately a sign that I wasn't him? I gave you a reaaaalll chance, you know. Arsé-kun: Adam: Ah..... Sheepy: Nyar: You're a lot less intimidating when your strings are cut, huh? Arsé-kun: *Adam is disappointed with himself more than anything. In second place is anger that Nyar's messing with Impey and potentially Fran* Sheepy: Nyar: I gotta say, I wasn't really expecting that to work on you so well. How embarrassing. Arsé-kun: *Nyar gets a kicked puppy look in response.* Sheepy: Nyar: I'd expect it to mainly work on humans, but, well... *He leans down to get closer to Adam* ...you don't qualify as one, do you? Arsé-kun: Adam: ............ *the puppy is now 50% more kicked* Sheepy: Nyar: Well, no need to feel bad about being a monster! I mean, you see how much enjoyment I get out of being one. Arsé-kun: *100% more kicked puppy! There's so much to say! So much to do! So much to be upset about!* Sheepy: Nyar: Well, I've given you food for thought to chew on while I'm out and about. *He stands back up again* So, be a good boy, hm? Stay! Arsé-kun: *ADAM WILL REMEMBER THIS* Sheepy: *Nyar exits with a pep in his step. Someone's cheerful.* Arsé-kun: *4x day-ruining combo!* Sheepy: *After deciding who to harass next, he heads over to see his beloved nephew #3, Grif.* Arsé-kun: *Griflet has recently finished a quest simply labelled "what a dis-hastur" that consisted of removing Yellow Signs off of buildings. he only took ten damage from it!!!* Sheepy: *Grif, being oblivious, doesn't notice Nyar sneak up on him. Sinking his fangs into Grif's neck is an easy task to accomplish, and accomplish it he did.* Arsé-kun: *It taste bad* Sheepy: *Nyar fights through the taste and drinks enough of Grif's blood to have him slump to the ground when Nyar lets go.* Sheepy: Nyar:....Sheesh. *He wipes his mouth* That was disgusting. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Nyar got a two-for-one! Kay also saw that! 6x day-ruining combo!!!!!* Sheepy: Nyar: ....Huh. Sheepy: Nyar: I didn't even notice you there. Arsé-kun: *Something Hurts Internally. I'm sure it will be fine, right Nyar* Sheepy: *It will be for him, because he's ditching Impey.* Sheepy: Nyar: Well! Today's been successful. More successful than I would've imagined. Arsé-kun: *Impey immediately collapses, clutching his stomach. The eldritch devil works fast, but blood-food poisoning works faster* Sheepy: Nyar: Although, I didn't really even get to toy with you, Kay. You're no fun. Arsé-kun: *He gets about as much response as he expects* Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm... now what? Arsé-kun: *A flashlight is shined on Nyar! A dull one, but a flashlight nonetheless* Sheepy: Nyar: By the way, Impey, I'm not walking you back t... hey. You stop that. Arsé-kun: Randy: Nyar. Sheepy: Nyar: Randy. Arsé-kun: Randy: Look at this mess you've made. You ARE going to clean up, right? Sheepy: Nyar: This isn't a mess for me to clean. Sheepy: Nyar: They can just walk home. Arsé-kun: Randy: Tomorrow maybe. And what have I said about attacking students? Sheepy: Nyar: The only one I actually attacked was Grif, who's staff. Not a student. Sheepy: Nyar: The other ones are just passerbys. Sheepy: Nyar: And anyway, Grif's used to sleeping outside. He can stay there. Sheepy: Nyar: The others are totally unharmed so they can walk home. Sheepy: Nyar: So, no rules were broken! Look at how good of a guy I am! I follow your rules to a T! Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe you should give me more attention and shower me in love so I don't feel like I have to attack Grif to get it. Really, it's your fault. Well? Are you going to apologize to him? Sheepy: Nyar: And Impey... you should go demand an apology from Agravain. He knowingly inflicted this upon you. Normally, his plan wouldn't have worked, but Aggy's a special guy. So don't think you'll be able to free others from my grip like that. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... I'll correct myself just for you. Arsé-kun: Randy: Do not throw students into the Dreamlands. Do not cause them harm by hijacking them. And please stop giving me headaches. Sheepy: Nyar: Just for me? Am I.......... special to you? Arsé-kun: Randy: A special kind of pain in my ass. Sheepy: Nyar: Oh, you're making me blush! Arsé-kun: Randy: ..... Ugh. Just give me the damage report. Sheepy: Nyar: Fine, fine. Sheepy: Nyar: Two staff members, three...........four? students, and a creature. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... Be more specific on the last point. Sheepy: Nyar: Ehhhh...... Sheepy: Nyar: That mad scientist's creation. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... Adam? Sheepy: Nyar: I went after him because I thought it'd be funny. Arsé-kun: Randy: Was it everything you ever hoped for? Sheepy: Nyar: I was right. It was! Arsé-kun: Randy: Where are the ones not here? Since I know you won't clean up your own mess. Sheepy: Nyar: I kinda lost one of them. Sheepy: Nyar: Adam and his creator are together at the hospital. Sheepy: Nyar: The rest are here. Aggy's fine. Arsé-kun: Randy: .... What do you mean you LOST one? Sheepy: Nyar: Welllllllll....... Arsé-kun: Randy: You are utterly unbelievable. If any of them attack you in retaliation, I won't be surprised. Sheepy: Nyar: ........Ahh! Ahhhhhhhhh! I forgot to hit on his husband!! Arsé-kun: Randy: ..... Oh. I bet you can't get there before I call Watson. Sheepy: Nyar: You'll see!!! I'll get there in time! *He dashes away as quickly as he can* Arsé-kun: *Randy just sends Watson a text and then goes to check on Griflet* Sheepy: Grif: ....Ugh.... Arsé-kun: Randy: Okay, good, you're alive. Your uncle's at it again. Sheepy: Grif:.....Yes. He snacked on me. Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: I will make sure to add some squid to my lunch the next time I'm eating around him. Arsé-kun: Randy: Feel free. You may want to pick up your friend, too. Sheepy: Grif: ....Why is Kay sleeping on the ground? Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm not sure. Sheepy: *Grif slowly drags himself to his feet and picks up Kay* Sheepy: Grif:....What about that guy? What do we do with him? Arsé-kun: Randy: Considering your uncle used him to attack several people and drink from you... I assume hospital. Sheepy: Grif:.....Hmmm... Sheepy: *Grif is doing mental math on how he can carry both ofthem* Arsé-kun: *He has two arms and two shoulders. But is that enough?* Sheepy: Grif:.........*He puts Kay down before scooping him under his arm and doing the same to Impey* Arsé-kun: *Impey winces. Ouch. Tummy hurt syndrome* Sheepy: Grif: It's hospital time. Let's go. Arsé-kun: *They Go* Sheepy: *Grif enters the hospital and drops Impey* Arsé-kun: Impey: Ow!! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm.. Impey is weak to the floor. Arsé-kun: Randy: I don't think that's quite it. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Randy is very smart... Arsé-kun: Randy: I have to be to keep up with Nyar. Sheepy: Grif: Really? Sheepy: Grif: If you punch him, you can tear right through him fairly easily. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... doctors are very slow. Arsé-kun: Randy: Well.... Two are at home. One I'm unsure of. Dr. Griffin isn't the right kind of doctor for this. Sheepy: Grif: Impey will perish. Arsé-kun: Randy: There Should be one here, but no one is working the front desk at the moment... Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Arsé-kun: *List of situations Romani was not prepared to deal with on a moment's notice: Any of them. Do not put him in situations.* Arsé-kun: Romani: ......... Can I maybe get an in-advance call next time? Sheepy: Grif: A stranger is here and being mean. Sheepy: Grif: Impey, you shoupd have called in advance. Arsé-kun: Impey: ..... I woulda loved to. Sheepy: Grif: Then why didn't you? So careless. Arsé-kun: Romani: ... *siiigh* *he goes to get Impey off the floor* Sheepy: Grif: You'll do better next time. I believe in you. Arsé-kun: Impey: I'll be sure next time I'm sure I won't throw up... Sheepy: Grif: Good idea. Sheepy: Grif: By the way. He was forced to bite me because of my uncle. Sheepy: Grif: My blood is poisonous. Arsé-kun: Romani: ... Oh. Okay, noted. Sheepy: Grif: He is lucky that he did not ingest more of it than he did. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Grif: It affects the brain and nerves. In larger quantities, it can cause partial or complete weakness or numbness of the body along with hallucinations. Eventually, it will wear off, but one may experience strange sensations that do not accurately reflect the stimuli that one is experiencing.. Sheepy: Grif: So, avoid drinking it in the future... yes. Arsé-kun: Impey: *cough* N-noted..... Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. Stomach pain is normal as well. After all, the brain can trigger stomach pain and nausea when it is being negatively impacted. Arsé-kun: Romani: Uh.... Noted. Arsé-kun: *Romani eventually gets Impey off the floor and Out of There.* Arsé-kun: *Grif gets his leg bumped* Sheepy: Grif:....Hmm? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are you carrying me like this?? Sheepy: Grif: You fainted. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Ugh. Sheepy: Grif: I had to carry two people at once. Sheepy: *Grif drops Kay* Arsé-kun: Kay: Ow! Sheepy: Grif: Kay is also weak to the floor... Arsé-kun: Kay: Getting dropped hurts, moron. Arsé-kun: Kay: But did I hear that right? Were you actually pretty smart and cool there for a minute? Sheepy: Grif: W-wow... *He covers his face* P-pretty...? Smart... even cool... Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't call you pretty.... I mean...... Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Anyway! What was all of that about? Poison? Sheepy: Grif: My blood is poisonous. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I've had it on me so many times.... Sheepy: Grif: But it didn't enter your system. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Grif: But it didn't enter your system. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets a processing error because he is thinking about blood, on him, in detail. Good work fucking idiot* Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Arsé-kun: Randy: Maybe you should just take him home with you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Let's go home, Kay. *He picks up Kay and exits* Arsé-kun: *Kay resolves his dissociative episode a couple of minutes later and has the gall to be surprised that Grif's carrying him bridal style. Nyar's day-ruining counter gets another tally somehow* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay thinks I'm cool... Bedi's parents didn't think it was cool... but maybe they're wrong... Arsé-kun: Kay: Kay does think you're cool. I'm gonna stop thinking about that topic now. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... That was a lie. I got one more question. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: Does that mean your spit is poison too? Sheepy: Grif: Hm... It's okay unless it gets in an open wound... yes. Sheepy: Grif: It is still not as effective as other means. Arsé-kun: Kay: So if I.... .... Er. Never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: I said never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Kay speaks in incomplete sentences... such riddles. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't wanna embarrass myself by finishing that thought! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: And you'd absolutely drop me to cover your face if I finished it! Sheepy: Grif: Ohhh... and Kay is weak to floors... Sheepy: Grif:... Don't tell me, or I'll drop you. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... I'm not... You'd hurt too if you got dropped in a weird way! Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Not true. I'd never let myself be dropped. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... If someone kissed you square on the mouth- And you were married- Would they get poisoned?? Arsé-kun: *Kay makes sure to grab onto Grif's arm in case he is about to be dropped ANYWAY* Sheepy: Grif:....?!?!?!? *His face goes red* ... P-post-marital k-k...?! ... N-no. Not unless they had an open wound in their mouth. Arsé-kun: Kay: If it's post-marital, why is THAT a notable issue?! Sheepy: Grif: ...Thinking about it makes my heart go badump-badump... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: So... What? Does it not do that normally? Are you dead inside? Sheepy: Grif: Not this fast. Sheepy: Grif: It's very quick now. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: Pre-marital physical contact. Sheepy: Grif: P-pre... urk... how sinful...!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *snnrrrrrk* Arsé-kun: Kay: How do you... How do you function?? Literally any physical contact is pre-marital with you! Sheepy: Grif: Holding you isn't... Arsé-kun: Kay: Isn't romantic. I know, I just wanted to tease you. Sheepy: Grif: So cruel... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not new. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... but it's what makes you Kay. Sheepy: Grif: Among other things, of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wouldn't be you without being teasable. Sheepy: Grif: W-wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You can put me down now. Sheepy: *Grif puts Kay down* Arsé-kun: Kay: You actually did it right that time....... Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I am learning. Arsé-kun: Kay: Learning a little more every day. Sheepy: Grif: One day, I'll be smart and impress you. Arsé-kun: Kay: You were smart earlier. It was cool of you to know words with more syllables than in your name. Sheepy: Grif: W-wow.... Arsé-kun: *ok lets go check on people who actually goddamn matter. Like Nyar's mess #1.* Sheepy: Fran: Adam...! What do I do, what do I do...??? Arsé-kun: *Adam is still paralyzed and exactly where he'd been left. To say he's unhappy and upset at the situation is one hell of an Understatement* Sheepy: Fran: I need to find a doctor... N-no, wait... Sheepy: Fran: They've all gone home... right...? Arsé-kun: *well, there's a light on outside the break room, so someone's gotta be around still* Sheepy: Fran: Was it a toxin...? But the culprit left me alone... oh...! Sheepy: Fran: Adam, I'll be right back! Arsé-kun: *Fran would get a response if Adam was capable* Sheepy: *Fran exits to investigate the light* Arsé-kun: *Randy's still here, having taken the secretary chair for himself. Who knows where Romani is.* Sheepy: Fran: Impey...! Adam is paralyzed! Arsé-kun: *Fran is responded to with the sound of something getting knocked over. Thanks Impey. Also, Randy jumps slightly.* Sheepy: *Chii jumps when Randy does. His chair is suddenly moving.* Arsé-kun: *Chii gets apologetically pet. Sorry, bud* Sheepy: Fran: I don't know what to do... he was like that when I woke up! Arsé-kun: Randy: You have our lovely janitor to blame for that. *he looks away from his book* It's a mental status, not physical. Sheepy: Fran:.....What...? Arsé-kun: Randy: I'm saying it will wear off on it's own. How are You, though? Sheepy: Fran: I'm feeling a lot better, thank you... Arsé-kun: Randy: Our great and mighty bastard janitor is equally responsible for you being asleep for this long. Arsé-kun: Randy: It's one of... Those, days. Sheepy: Fran: I understand now. It really could be worse... I'm glad it's just that. Arsé-kun: Randy: I agree entirely. Impey's a room over *gestures* but not in any condition to leave. Food poisoning. Sheepy: Fran: What did he eat? Arsé-kun: Randy: Janitor forced him to bite Griflet. It didn't go well. Sheepy: Fran: Griflet... his blood is poisonous? Arsé-kun: Randy: So he says, yes. Sheepy: Fran:....I'd like to try a few things with his blood.... I wonder if he would let me grab a sample? Sheepy: Fran: He does heal faster than humans do... maybe his blood would have clues as to how his body does it... Arsé-kun: Randy: It won't. You probably won't be getting that information. Arsé-kun: *Zepar gives Randy a pop-up. thanks yog for finally giving some sort of input today* Arsé-kun: Randy: I've just been informed that you've been requested for a project later this week. Arsé-kun: Randy: But that can wait until tomorrow. Sheepy: Fran: Yes... For now, I need to stay with Adam. Arsé-kun: Randy: That's probably for the best. If you need anything, Dr. Romani is somewhere around here. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Randy: You're welcome. Try to have a good evening. Sheepy: Fran: Thank you. You too. Arsé-kun: *Randy puts his book under one arm, Chii under the other, and exits. chii going home montage offscreen* Sheepy: *Fran returns to Adam* Arsé-kun: *Adam has managed to somewhat prop himself up, but that's about it. Everything is still bad.* Sheepy: *Fran sits down next to Adam. It's not all bad! You have Fran!* Sheepy: Fran: He said that all we can do is wait for it to wear off. Arsé-kun: *Adam is still pretty shaken by the whole thing, but it can wear off. That's good news* Sheepy: Fran: Thankfully, it's not something physical. There shouldn't be any lasting effects. Arsé-kun: *Also good news!* Sheepy: Fran:......*He hugs Adam* ...Thank you for watching over me. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Adam would return it if he could. However- If it isn't Adam, who is hugging Fran (and also Adam)? One guess.* Sheepy: Fran:.....Oh! Impey! You're okay moving around, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nope! Sheepy: Fran: You should be lying down, then! I guess there's the bed in here... Arsé-kun: *The floor is fine too. The floor is far closer.* Sheepy: Fran:...Well, I guess that that's also an option. Sheepy: Fran: How are you feeling? I heard that you're suffering from food poisoning. Arsé-kun: Impey: I feel like I ate a corpse. I got rid of most of it and it still kinda hurts. Sheepy: Fran: A corpse, hm... I'd really like a sample of his blood... Arsé-kun: Impey: Um?? Arsé-kun: Impey: You wanna explain that one?? Sheepy: Fran: It could be useful. Sheepy: Fran: He can heal faster than anyone I've met and never seems to get sick. Sheepy: Fran: So, maybe his blood will show something interesting. Sheepy: Fran: I've heard that he can even re-attach limbs after they've been cut off... Arsé-kun: Impey: Did I miss a detail??? Who are we talking about? Sheepy: Fran: Griflet, the one you drank from. Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh!! Sheepy: Fran: He's a scientific marvel, but... Sheepy: Fran: I have heard rumors that his biggest fear is needles. Arsé-kun: Impey: Better cut his arm off! ... Don't do that, actually! Sheepy: Fran: I don't think he would consent to that. Arsé-kun: Impey: Most people wouldn't!!! Sheepy: Fran: Most wouldn't, but... Sheepy: Fran: Maybe he's different? Sheepy: Fran:....That's a joke, of course. Arsé-kun: Impey: Probably not! Arsé-kun: *We're done here. Is Holmes still alive?* Sheepy: *Holmes is lying face down on the ground, unmoving, as Satoru pokes him with a stick.* Arsé-kun: Mori: Poke him in the face. We have to be sure he's dead. Sheepy: *Satoru pokes him in the face. Holmes twitches.* Arsé-kun: Mori: He's alive. How disappointing. Should I replace my new wallpaper with this new dead Holmes...? Sheepy: Satoru: He's attempting to speak. Arsé-kun: Mori: It's attempting to communicate with us. Sheepy: Holmes:................. *He only puts in enough energy to shift his head so his face is no longer in the dirt.* Sheepy: Holmes:...........Professor. Put me out of my misery. Sheepy: Holmes: This is the night I die. Arsé-kun: Mori: What a direct request! What brought this on? Sheepy: Holmes: While lying here, I realized that returning to the dirt may be my greatest desire. Sheepy: Satoru: Holmes was born from the ground like a plant... Arsé-kun: Mori: It is the second day in a row where you've been facedown in the dirt. Sheepy: Holmes: I can't take this happening a third time. Sheepy: Holmes: If I do, I'll end it all myself. Arsé-kun: Mori: You're not even going to ask me why I know about the first instance? Sheepy: Holmes: Someone took a picture of it and sent it to you. Arsé-kun: Mori: The utter betrayal on your face when you find out who sent it to me... Sheepy: Holmes:......... Arsé-kun: Mori: It's a very good wallpaper. Every day I get to see you dead. Sheepy: Holmes: I will let you gloat about who it is, although I already have my suspicions. Arsé-kun: Mori: I will do no such thing. Do you intend to lay there until you rot? Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Arsé-kun: Mori: Satoru, don't be like this. I know you enjoy being on the floor, but don't be like Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm surrounded by traitors and enemies. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. I won't. Arsé-kun: Mori: Hmmm. I have a difficult decision to make now. Arsé-kun: Mori: Do I leave you here to rot into obscurity? Do I drag you to the coroner in advance? Or do I fridge you for lunch tomorrow... Sheepy: Holmes: It isn't difficult. I am a pain in your side. Arsé-kun: Mori: What an understatement. Sheepy: Holmes: If you end me, you'll no longer have to deal with that. See how I display my back to you. I'm completely defenseless. Sheepy: Satoru: If you die, Watson will be sad. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson is a traitor. Arsé-kun: Mori: Watson would be devastated. Not to mention poor Iris. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson has betrayed me and is currently being flirted with by the man who attacked me. Sheepy: Holmes: It makes me burn with jealousy to the point I may die from that alone. Arsé-kun: Mori: ... Arsé-kun: Mori: I'm sorry to hear that. We may need a new janitor. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar is nice to me. Arsé-kun: Mori: You seem to be the golden exception. Arsé-kun: Mori: ..... I'll call your husband. Sheepy: Holmes: No need to bother. He's busy betraying me anyway. Sheepy: Satoru: When I'm feeling down, I look at bugs. You should try it. Arsé-kun: Mori: ... Speaking of, I wonder just how many ants he's covered in now. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes: .........You know. Sheepy: Holmes: Ants have toes. Arsé-kun: Mori: I do. Sheepy: Holmes: They are also one of the few creatures that will wage wars against each other. Sheepy: Holmes: If they become lost, they will walk in circles forever and ever and ever... Sheepy: Holmes:....Before finally perishing of starvation and exhaustion. Arsé-kun: Mori: How dare you tell me bug facts when the world expert in bug facts is present? *mock offense* Sheepy: Holmes: I have my reasons. Sheepy: Satoru: There is no excuse. Your punishment is being sentenced to life. Sheepy: Holmes:....Satoru, you're crueler than your grandfather. Arsé-kun: Mori: Now, now, don't exaggerate too much. Sheepy: Holmes: It's no exaggeration... Arsé-kun: Mori: .... I do have to ask, since things aren't adding up. Arsé-kun: Mori: Holmes, can you move if you wanted to? Sheepy: Holmes: I haven't tried. Arsé-kun: Mori: Are you trying to become someone's lunch? Sheepy: Holmes: It doesn't matter if I end up lunch or not... Arsé-kun: *Mori sighs, bends down, and grabs Holmes by the coat collar. We are Leaving* Sheepy: Holmes: Where are you bringing me? Arsé-kun: Mori: Hell. Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh.... Sheepy: Holmes:....I must tell Watson that he'll be meeting me there one day for betraying me like this... Arsé-kun: Mori: Isn't that where he comes from? Sheepy: Holmes:...... Sheepy: Holmes: *confused math lady* Arsé-kun: Mori: I kid. You may as well also come from hell. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Sheepy: Holmes: I don't know where I come from... not really. Arsé-kun: Mori: To me, you're hellspawn. Sheepy: Holmes: I hear I come from the exact opposite place. Sheepy: Satoru: You can't return to the place you were born, then. That's sad. If you could, you might be able to remember something about your past. Sheepy: Holmes: That's.... Arsé-kun: Mori: .... He's not wrong, I suppose. Sheepy: *Holmes is dragged home.* Arsé-kun: *Holmes is put down for a moment. Just a moment, so that Mori can casually pick the lock on the door and enter with him* Sheepy: Satoru: I won't tell anyone. Arsé-kun: Watson: *not far away, staring in their direction from a big chair* ... Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Mori: Wonderful input. Sheepy: Holmes: So this is what you meant... Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Watson, we've brought home Holmes. Sheepy: Satoru: He's mopey. Arsé-kun: Watson: I see... Well, thank you very much. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson... I have two words for you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm? Sheepy: Holmes:...You traitor!!! Arsé-kun: Watson: You're going to need to be a lot more specific. Sheepy: Holmes: I trusted you... Arsé-kun: Watson: ... Oh, is this about that picture spreading? How far has it gotten? Sheepy: Holmes: It's the professor's phone background. Why would you do this? Arsé-kun: Watson: Simple. I didn't. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes:....What? Arsé-kun: Mori: I second this question. It came from your phone. Sheepy: Satoru: A cursed phone... Arsé-kun: Watson: No, no, I know what happened. A certain hacker had fun at our expense again. Sheepy: Holmes: What... Sheepy: Holmes:.....I'm sorry for accusing you. Arsé-kun: Watson: Accepted. Where have you been? I had a suitor again. Bastard. Sheepy: Holmes: He paralyzed me so he could flirt with you. Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Typical. I wish I could be surprised at this point. You would think his husband would do something. Sheepy: Holmes: I felt so depressed that I decided to lie there until I inevitably died. Arsé-kun: Watson: And you did not. Sheepy: Holmes: Because the professor dragged me here. Sheepy: Holmes: Otherwise, I'd still be lying face down in the dirt Sheepy: Holmes: His husband must know that he does this. Sheepy: Holmes: He just chooses to do nothing. Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Nyar likes bullying you because you sometimes get extreme reactions. Arsé-kun: Watson: And Germain seems to find it funny. I've already tried. His response was, and I quote- Arsé-kun: Germain: I simply find it amusing. Sheepy: Holmes: A perfect impression... no, wait... Arsé-kun: Germain: Good evening. Knowing this is one of my dear's favorite places to be a nuisance, I wanted to hastily apologize for him opening his mouth. Sheepy: Satoru: He likes doing that. Sheepy: Nyar: No need to apologize on my behalf. Apologies imply that you'll change your behavior. Arsé-kun: Germain: Oh, you will inevitably, when you next decide to change your mask. Sheepy: Nyar: You're so right! Arsé-kun: Watson: *unimpressed* Do you have any that make you tolerable to be around. Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm? Sheepy: Nyar: That's based on personal preference, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Watson: Fine. New question. Do you have any that do not make me want to throw you into a ditch? Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe at first. Sheepy: Nyar: You have a fondness for detectives, so I could just swap to a mask who could steal Holmes's job and your heart! Two birds, one boulder! Arsé-kun: Watson: Surface level observation, and not even remotely correct. Sheepy: Nyar: You didn't like detectives? Sheepy: Nyar: You're married to a detective and write detective novels... Arsé-kun: Watson: That doesn't mean I like all of them. That's like suggesting you'll marry every single knife nut. Sheepy: Nyar: Who's a knife nut? Sheepy: Nyar: Saint Germain likes knives a normal amount. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe you've just never had an interest in collecting things. Arsé-kun: Watson: That's true, I suppose. Sheepy: Nyar: And even if you did, it'd probably disappear. Arsé-kun: Watson: Fair enough. Sheepy: Nyar:...Into the mess, I mean. Sheepy: Holmes: *He looks away from the pot of clovers of which he's counting the leaves* Our home isn't messy. Arsé-kun: *Watson doesn't comment on this*

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Arsé-kun: -Wednesday, November 24th- Sheepy: Aru: Good morning! Sheepy: Jauf: Good...? Sheepy: Jauf: *He slowly lifts himself off the carpet and just gives Aru a strained stare* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good morning, good sir. Are you done imitating a corpse? Sheepy: Jauf: ...........Imitating? Sheepy: Jauf: I feel like a washing machine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Jaufre? What does that mean? Sheepy: Jauf: ....... Sheepy: Jauf: *He plops his face down onto the carpet again* Arsé-kun: Kay: I speak idiot. He means he feels like he was put in a washing machine. So like shit. Sheepy: Aru: Poor Jauf... I wonder if Grif has the same weakness.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I doubt it. Griflet is alive. Sheepy: Aru: Yes... Arsé-kun: *Artair was going to comment but opts to stay in the background. Breakfast part 3* Sheepy: Aru: But he's also died many times, right? Sheepy: Jauf: *He lifts his head up, supporting it with his hand and elbow* My death status isn't the issue. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Rather, it's how Avalon affected you so much. Sheepy: Jauf: It's because of my soul. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'd better figure something out. I may need you the next time we go back. Sheepy: Jauf: Unfortunately, my issue is that I'm fragmented... Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andromalius, but also elsewhere(?)* Even I am unsure if that can be repaired at the current time. Permission granted to blame me for it. Sheepy: Jauf: With a body, I should be fine, right? Arsé-kun: Yog: Possibly? Sheepy: Jauf: Not even you know... Sheepy: Jauf: Even so, I have to work hard to serve my king! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm sure there will be a way around it when the time comes. Sheepy: Aru: I wonder of Beddy would be willing to substitute for you if you can't go to Avalon... Sheepy: Jauf: There is a way. I'll make one if there isn't. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, Jaufre, can you do me a quick solid? Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you tell your orb to stop stealing food for five goddamn minutes? How am I supposed to explain that to Pops? Sheepy: Jauf: He's stealing food again? He must intend to give you useful information in return. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why can't he just say it first? Sheepy: Jauf: It's just how he is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Securing payment before speaking, I suppose? Sheepy: Jauf: Exactly. Arsé-kun: *Kay sighs and goes into the kitchen to see what's going on* Sheepy: *Grif is eating a cereal box* Arsé-kun: *Yog is sitting nearby, looking at anything present Except for Griflet eating a cereal box* Sheepy: Lucan: Eat real food. I'm begging you. Seeing you do this makes me want to go back to bed. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm inclined to agree. There is food here. You do not need to eat cardboard. Sheepy: Grif: ...Tasty. Arsé-kun: Kay: *exasperated* Arsé-kun: Yog: I had valuable information for you, too, but I think after watching that I will simply not tell you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Dad is very cruel... Arsé-kun: Yog: That isn't new information. Sheepy: Grif: I will share. Arsé-kun: Yog: You are not meant to eat that... Sheepy: Grif: .....Why? Arsé-kun: Yog: It is a container, not a food product. Sheepy: Grif: ..... Arsé-kun: Yog: Disregarding this, I intended to wait until more were here before I offered my knowledge. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... But I'm sure it will be shouted across the house irregardless. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Sheepy: Lucan: Don't expect shouting from me. Kay can shout on my behalf. Arsé-kun: Yog: The campus reopens tomorrow. Sheepy: Grif:.....What? Arsé-kun: Yog: If you'd like, I can guarantee you are the first one back. Sheepy: Grif:..! Wow... Sheepy: Grif: I can go back to work... Sheepy: Grif: I'm happy. Arsé-kun: Yog: You can go back. Of course, if anyone else wants to take my shortcut, they can. Sheepy: Lucan: I shouldn't go until the doctors are back and ready... Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm sure they won't be far behind you. Would you like me to check? Sheepy: Lucan: I would. Arsé-kun: *Yog takes an orb out of his hair (don't ask) and uses it for scrying purposes. Don't look at it too hard.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Depending on individual choices, it ranges from a few minutes to a few hours at most. Sheepy: Lucan: I see... Sheepy: Lucan: I'd like to go. Arsé-kun: Kay: You weren't getting a choice anyway. Sheepy: Lucan: How cruel. Arsé-kun: Kay: Throw your bitchass in like a sack of pota- No, I can't say it, I'll summon HIM. Arsé-kun: Kay: But okay, shouting across the house. Gimme a hot minute. Arsé-kun: *Kay exits the room* Sheepy: Lucan:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: *very loudly despite being two rooms away* WE'RE GOING BACK TO CAMPUS TOMORROW!!! Sheepy: Jauf: *much quieter* Don't shout so much! My head is going to explode... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Didn't know you were there. My bad. Sheepy: Jauf: Ugh... It's fine. I understand being excited. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes digging into his pockets, and doesn't find what he's looking for* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I'll be right back. Arsé-kun: *About nine minutes later, Kay comes back and offers Jauf a Kthanid's Respite* Sheepy: Jauf: *He accepts it* ...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're welcome. What'd you even do, get drunk? Can you? Sheepy: Jauf: No. I can get drunk, but I went to Avalon and my body rejected it... *He consumes the Kthanid's respite* Arsé-kun: *Kay decides to not ask for details* Arsé-kun: *headache gone! """hangover""" status removed.* Sheepy: Jauf: I'm feeling a lot better now. Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay gives him a thumbs up* Sheepy: *Bedi enters, dragging Merlin* Arsé-kun: Kay: Mornin'. The fuck is that thing? Sheepy: Bedi: Jaufre, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Kay: I meant the thing you've got. Sheepy: Jauf: I must be better looking than that. I must be. Arsé-kun: Kay: I meant Merlin, you twats. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh. Merlin didn't want to get up. Arsé-kun: Kay: Typical! Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, I hope you heard me. Sheepy: Bedi: I did. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's work hard to pack everything we need! Do we need to pack...? Arsé-kun: Kay: We didn't bring shit with us, did we? Sheepy: Bedi: You didn't? Arsé-kun: Kay: Wh... You did? Sheepy: Bedi: When you went off to college, you didn't pack anything .... Sheepy: Bedi:......You're worse than Merlin! Arsé-kun: Kay: The only thing I brought was my coat and my s-- What the hell are you talking about? Arsé-kun: Kay: I meant when we got shoved here. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah? Sheepy: Bedi: No, I just brought Fou and some easy to pocket things. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, that's what I meant. We shouldn't need to pack, right? Sheepy: Bedi: Wouldn't all of our stuff be destroyed? Maybe not.. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why would it? Sheepy: Jauf: The hospital had suffered severe damage. Arsé-kun: Kay: Huh? Sheepy: Jauf: Total mess. Full of zombies, too. We found Lucan's medicine there. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ew... Sheepy: Jauf: It's a good thing my companion lit it up, or I would've just grabbed any old pill bottle with the mess that was presented to us. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andromalius, as well as the other room* I would have corrected you. Will you all be joining us? Arsé-kun: *Yog doesn't wait for an answer* Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, of course. Arsé-kun: Yog: To correct your statement about the hospital, it's been cleaned up since. Arsé-kun: *Yog stops speaking through Andromalius when everyone converges in the kitchen* Sheepy: Bedi: You're visiting in person... Arsé-kun: Yog: I am. Grandfather is preoccupied at the moment. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! How else would he eat your food? Arsé-kun: Yog: Speaking of which. Arsé-kun: Yog: I made sure to freeze all perishables on campus personally. Of course I did take pay for that, but I am sure that is understandable. Sheepy: Bedi: Payment... Sheepy: Bedi:.....My vegetables... Arsé-kun: Yog: Why in grandfather's name would i take those. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Sheepy: Bedi: It's my favorite... Arsé-kun: Kay: He took the ice cream again. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm calling it. Sheepy: Bedi: That's it? That's no issue. ...Ah, I guess Merlin will be sad. We can buy more. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :v Sheepy: Bedi: Don't worry, Merlin. I'm sure Luvmart won't be too crowded. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you kidding? With everybody coming back? Sheepy: Bedi:...Why would they need to stock up? Sheepy: Grif: Because of Dad's payments. Arsé-kun: Yog: I didn't take that much... Sheepy: Grif: Hmm? I expected you to take a little from everyone... Arsé-kun: Yog: I did. Sheepy: Grif: So people will want to restock. Sheepy: Grif: And Luvmart will be crowded. Arsé-kun: *Yog doesn't bother explaining that one pudding cup here and an ice cream cone there won't require full restocks* Sheepy: Jauf: Too bad. I was hoping to get groceries to try some recipes using these apples from Avalon. ...Oh, right. Grif. For you. *He pulls an Avalon apple out of his inventory. 5 apples added to the inventory.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... May I also please have one? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Apple... Tasty... *He opts to eat the apple instead of cardboard.* Arsé-kun: *Apple FAR superior to cardboard. cardboard is... cardboard in comparison* Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! Anything for my king! *Jauf pulls another Avaloj apple out of his inventory. Three Avalon apples removed from the inventory.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets breakfast for once.* Sheepy: *He gives the apple to Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gets b... I said this already* Sheepy: Jauf:....Anyway, back to business... Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes, yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: How early would everyone like to get there? Arsé-kun: Yog: The only condition set is that Griflet goes first. Arsé-kun: Yog: No matter what is picked, others will not start to filter in until later in the day. Sheepy: Lucan: The sooner, the better. For me, anyway. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Give Grif a chance to check the perimeter before anyone else shows up. Arsé-kun: *kay Definitely Does Not have ulterior motives* Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I'll do my best. Sheepy: Aru: This is a carrot! *She's pointing at a carrot that's in the ground still* Arsé-kun: Aza: ... I was informed they looked differently. Sheepy: Aru: The part that you eat is under the ground. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Why? Arsé-kun: *Kay grimaces but doesn't say anything about this.* Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Hey, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: Your grandfather's here. Sheepy: Grif: Dad, Grandpa is here. Arsé-kun: Yog: ........ That's.... Great. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm.... I'm going to go. Sheepy: Grif: Go, go. Arsé-kun: *Yog bails in a way I can only describe as a cartoonish scramble into a cabinet. Bye, space god. How dignified of you.* Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* I am not risking Grandfather nuking. Not here, not now. Arsé-kun: Yog: I do not know why he is here. I suspect it is because I was but I have no conclusive answer until he is gone. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe he's lonely. Arsé-kun: Yog: Featuring Aru's flawless Charisma stat. Sheepy: Grif: I want a high Charisma stat like that... Arsé-kun: Yog: Work for it. Sheepy: Grif: How? Arsé-kun: Yog: The same way you can raise other stats. Sheepy: Grif: You can become a better puncher by punching. Sheepy: Grif: You can become a better swi... a better fighter by fighting. Sheepy: Grif: You can become better at being liked by being liked. Arsé-kun: Kay: You finish that sentence. What was that, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: You can become better at being liked by being liked. Arsé-kun: Kay: The one you didn't finish, Grif. Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Look at the time. Arsé-kun: Yog: Wow. *he brings up the time. 11:57 am* Sheepy: Grif: It's three minutes until lunch time. Sheepy: Grif: No time to discuss such things. Arsé-kun: Yog: You just ate. Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: It's three minutes until human lunch time. I cannot interrupt such an important time with discussions like these. Sheepy: Bedi: Swimming is easier when you know how to not drown. Start with baby steps. Sheepy: Grif: Bedi drowns babies... Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Wow, Bedi. How horrible. Sheepy: Bedi: That's not.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, Grif, do you think anyone's explained the concept of lunch to your grandpa yet? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... I don't think so. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's still here. Sheepy: Grif: Is he hungry? Arsé-kun: Yog: You could ask. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. Sheepy: *Grif goes out to the back* Sheepy: Aru:....And this is the pommel! That's all of the parts of a sword! Arsé-kun: Aza: *he is Learning. woah.* Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa. Are you here for lunch? Arsé-kun: Aza: I forgot why I intended an avatar to be here. Sheepy: Grif: Hm. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. I forget a lot, too. Sheepy: Grif: It's human lunch time. Arsé-kun: Aza: The man I usually learn from disregards human food times. Is that abnormal? Sheepy: Grif: In business, people's eating schefules are often synchronized to make giving them a break easier. Sheepy: Grif: So if they don't eat at human lunch time, they will be fprced to starve until they are able to leave work. Sheepy: Grif: Did you want food? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Okay. Arsé-kun: *The house survives. The inhabitants survive. Everyone's sanity survives. I am not sure what happened but it sure did.* Arsé-kun: -Thursday, November 25th- Sheepy: Lucan: Finally.... Arsé-kun: Kay: I never thought I'd be glad to go back. Sheepy: Bedi: I understand. Classes were stressful sometimes... Sheepy: Grif: Going home... Wow... Sheepy: Grif: So happy... Arsé-kun: Yog: I've completed my scans. The path is completely present on the entire campus. Sheepy: Grif: So we can go now... Arsé-kun: Yog: We can. Where shall I drop everyone off? Sheepy: Grif: Bedi's dads aren't here to see us off right now. Too bad. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Lucan: Nothing I can do while I wait for Raphael. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't get into shit. You'll find something. Sheepy: Lucan: What? Arsé-kun: Kay: You'll find some dumbass way to exhaust yourself. Don't do it bitch. Sheepy: Lucan: Ahahaha, are you worried? Arsé-kun: Kay: If I wasn't, I wouldn't goddamn comment. Sheepy: Lucan: What a worrywart you are! Arsé-kun: *Kay stares at him for a moment, and then huffs and looks elsewhere* Sheepy: Lucan: No reason to be concerned. I'm fine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Says the man who neared collapse trying to clean up after a ghost. Please do not overexert yourself like your prior namesake. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha, and what a guy he was! He slept through almost all of our meetings! And yet, and yet! Those dark circles under his eyes never faded. Gotta love Lucan! Sheepy: Lucan: I'll just head to my hospital room and make sure everything is in order. Arsé-kun: Kay: You goddamn better. Sheepy: Lucan: If I'm lucky, Marin will be there already... Sheepy: Lucan: Might clean up a bit. A tidy room is a tidy mind. Arsé-kun: *Merlin makes a Face™* Sheepy: Lucan:...If I'm unlucky, Okita will be on patrol and stab me. Arsé-kun: Yog: Neither will be there. This group is first to arrive. Sheepy: Lucan: How disappointing... Arsé-kun: Kay: If you manage to get stabbed day one, I'm gonna throw shit at you. Sheepy: Lucan: Well, you know, that sword is real. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The man with that oddly thin sword? Sheepy: Lucan: Yes. He's bloodthirsty. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps I will duel him in the future. I would like to see more modern techniques. Sheepy: Lucan: Be careful. He stabbed me once when we were messing around. It didn't hit anything serious but it hurt. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Noted. Sheepy: Lucan: Total lack of sympathy on his part. He commented that I would've been dead if he wanted me that way... and seemed to be enjoying every second of it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He needs to be taken down a few pegs. Sheepy: Lucan: Is it really being full of yourself if your bark matches your bite? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Abuse of power. There is no need to harm someone who cannot hurt you. Sheepy: Lucan: Eh... You're right there. Although, I wouldn't say him stabbing me was intentional. Sheepy: Lucan: It's a really complicated story that ended in me getting a minor stab wound. No permanent harm done. Sheepy: Aru: We're returning so soon... Arsé-kun: *Fou sits down on Aru's shoe. I am here too* Sheepy: Aru: Fou is going, too. Sheepy: Grif: So is Elyan. Arsé-kun: Kay: *holding his slime* Three pets in total. It's only gonna get worse somehow, I know it. Sheepy: Bedi: How can it? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know but it will. Sheepy: Bedi: You're probably right... although Fou is not really a pet. Sheepy: Grif: Elyan is a water. Sheepy: Bedi: Fou is, ummm... Arsé-kun: Kay: If I wanted corrections, I would have asked for em. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's a cat. He's yours. That's literally what a pet is. Sheepy: Bedi: Fou is a friend. We're equals. Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrrp! Sheepy: Grif: Fou is a bunny. Arsé-kun: *very distant sounds of splatoon 3 from yog's end while hes waiting* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fou is a little monster that eats shoelaces. Sheepy: Grif: Are shoelaces tasty? Arsé-kun: Kay: No?? Sheepy: Grif: I trust Fou's taste over yours. It was a question for Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: Meow! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I see... Sheepy: Grif: I understand. Sheepy: *^ does not understand at all* Sheepy: Bedi: When do we go? Arsé-kun: Yog: When everyone is ready *very distant woomy* Sheepy: Grif: Woomy! Sheepy: Bedi: I think everyone is... Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Woomy. Anyway. Sheepy: Jauf: It's time! Arsé-kun: Yog: It is time. Griflet, you will be going first as promised. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... So special... Happy... Arsé-kun: *The portal appears!* Sheepy: *Grif enters it* Arsé-kun: *It's the campus! Hooray!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Back home. Back to work. Let's start the survey. Arsé-kun: *Kay comes through and bashes into Grif* Sheepy: Grif: You're here, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: You didn't even get the hell out of the way? Sheepy: Grif: No. Sheepy: Grif: I didn't think to. Sheepy: Grif: It's very exciting... Sheepy: Grif: Let's go, let's go. Arsé-kun: Kay: You can! I'm gonna hit the pools before anyone else gets there! Sheepy: Grif: Not too hard or you'll hurt it. Sheepy: Grif:.............. Sheepy: Grif: Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: Kay: Very funny. *he smirks* Sheepy: Grif: ..............Time to get to work. Sheepy: *Bedi enters through the portal, bumping into Kay* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *he moves* I just bitched at Grif about that, too. Sheepy: Grif: Wow, Kay, you didn't even get out of the way? Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...Hey, who said you could copy me? I was gonna compliment your joke, too. Horrible, awful. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: We should move. Sheepy: Bedi: Um... Yes, because -- Sheepy: *Lucan enters, bumping into Bedi* Sheepy: Lucan: Do you normally stand in doorways? Arsé-kun: Kay: Traffic accident. This is so sad. Arsé-kun: *Kay finally moves* Sheepy: *Lucan moves, dragging Bedi out of the way* Sheepy: Grif: ...? Hmm... Arsé-kun: *Arthur comes through and goes straight through Grif.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Arthur broke the chain... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please get out of the way. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... *He moves* Sheepy: *Aru enters and beelines for Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Artair arrives. He's here* Sheepy: Aru: You're here, too! Just three more people! Arsé-kun: Kay: Arturia's been eaten by the void. This is so sad. *he's clearly joking* Sheepy: Aru: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, Elyan, and Fou... Arsé-kun: Artair: Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, yes... Sheepy: *Arturia finally enters* Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't believe my sister ate her way out of the void. Sheepy: Arturia: What are you talking about? Arsé-kun: Kay: I decided the void ate you for taking so damn long. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Jaufre and Merlin left. Arsé-kun: *Fou pops through and climbs onto Bedi's shoulder* Sheepy: Arturia: I was watching Merlin be an embarrassment. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Fou! Arsé-kun: Kay: Is that new? What'd he do this time? Sheepy: *Arturia joins Artair* Sheepy: Arturia: He's chasing that peacock around. Sheepy: Arturia: Jaufre isn't lifting a finger to help... Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he's doomed. Guess we'll see him next week. Sheepy: Grif: To make Elyan follow you, you need to ignore him. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll see him next week. I'll be at the dorm, then the pool if anyone needs me. Shit's empty. Sheepy: Grif: Bribes also are effective. Arsé-kun: *Merlin shows up, without Elyan. He seems ruffled* Sheepy: Aru: Merlin! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Elyan flushed himself down a toilet, so I had to watch that happen. Sheepy: Aru: He's very mean... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not my problem! Do you wanna learn how to fly on stuff while nobodies here? Sheepy: Aru: ...?! Yes! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! Sheepy: *Jauf enters finally* Sheepy: Jauf: Sheesh... That bird. Sheepy: Jauf: Why must he cause issues now? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why didn't you help? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: I believed in you. Sheepy: Jauf: I still do! You'll do better next time. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll do worse just for you. Sheepy: Jauf: How cruel! Arsé-kun: Merlin: :3 Sheepy: *Bedi has left to escort Lucan to the hospital.* Arsé-kun: *Everyone splits up to do different things* Sheepy: *Grif is looming in the pool area. Water... scary* Arsé-kun: *Kay is positively thriving in his environment. He's so happy to be here.* Arsé-kun: *Wilbur is less enthused, having gotten a 15-second warning before Kay showed up. He's moping on the sidelines in like five towels. Tough shit.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay is really happy.... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Good for him. What are you doing back so early? Sheepy: Grif: Early...? Dad sent me here. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: He didn't tell me anyone was showing up until ten minutes ago. Sheepy: Grif: The path is intact again, so I am here to be security. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Please tell me it's just you two here. Sheepy: Grif: There are around ten new people on campus. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: There's no one else in this building, is there?? Sheepy: Grif: Kay, Twins, Arthur, Aru, Jaufre, Bedi, Lucan, Merlin. Sheepy: Grif: Uh.... I didn't know. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I'm doomed. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Sheepy: Grif: Did you eat bad food? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: If I move, my everything will be exposed and I am not about to show people that. Sheepy: Grif: Kay has seen worse, and nobody else should be coming... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You just said.... Oh, I see, it was a misunderstanding. Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Grif: I understand. Many people do. Arsé-kun: *Wil lets out a Single Tentacle to wrap around his waist. Towels secured.* Sheepy: Grif: Kay looks like he's having fun, but I can't join because I can't swim.... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: That's two of us. Learning is difficult. Sheepy: Nyar: Who says you can't join him just because you can't swim? Arsé-kun: *Wilbur jumps* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Sheepy: *Grif immediately starts panicking and thrashing!* Arsé-kun: *Kay spots him Immediately and bolts towards him. He's coming!* Sheepy: Nyar: Ahahaha! You'd think learning to swim would be necessarily to have a job like yours! Sheepy: Grif: *It's wet! He's scared! He keeps thrashing, ignoring Nyar* Arsé-kun: *Kay grabs Grif and hauls ass towards the nearest ladder* Sheepy: *Grif clings to Kay, shaking. Local man is very afraid of the water.* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: .... Uncle, really? Sheepy: Nyar: I was very excited to see him back. Arsé-kun: *Yog appears and tackles Nyar into the pool! Nobody wins. Everyone in the pool.* Sheepy: Nyar: My clothes!! Arsé-kun: Yog: THAT'S your concern?! Sheepy: Nyar: Of course! Arsé-kun: Yog: ...... Sheepy: Nyar: I can swim. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm well aware. Sheepy: Nyar: You disapprove of me giving him swimming lessons? So cruel. Arsé-kun: Yog: Not like that. Sheepy: Nyar: So mean. Arsé-kun: *Kay reaches the ladder with Grif* Sheepy: *Grif does not want to let go of Kay. What if he's pushed in again? Scary.* Arsé-kun: *Then he's in the water still.* Sheepy: Grif: Hate it, hate it... Arsé-kun: Kay: The ladder is right here. Get out. Sheepy: Grif: *He slowly lets go of Kay and gets out of the pool* Arsé-kun: *Kay rests his arms on the pool side and watches Grif* Sheepy: *Grif is cold and wet. He shakes like a dog. Very knightly, Grif* Arsé-kun: *Wil throws one of his many towels onto Grif. Here.* Sheepy: Grif:....Thank you, Kay. Thank you, Wilbur. Sheepy: *Grif starts drying off with the towel* Arsé-kun: Kay: Anytime. Sheepy: Grif: Kay is very cool... Sheepy: Grif: I have to work hard, too. But water is very scary... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: If Dad and Uncle can do it, so can you. *he gestures over to Whatever the Hell They're Doing* Sheepy: Grif: But they can do many things I can't do. Sheepy: Grif: Like transform. And taxes. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm pretty sure that's less swimming and more attempted murder. Sheepy: Grif: Kay is very good at swimming... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: ^^ Sheepy: Grif: Is it fun? Arsé-kun: Kay: I think so. Sheepy: Grif: Must be, then. Arsé-kun: *Wil is more interested in watching his dad (an orb) fight his uncle (an octopus). His dad is losing by a lot. Nothing is being accomplished here.* Sheepy: Grif: But it's very scary. Arsé-kun: Kay: I guess. What if I buy you a lifevest? Sheepy: Grif: What is that? Arsé-kun: Kay: It's like... It's a vest that keeps your head above water. It floats. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... cool... Arsé-kun: *Wil, leaving scene because he's realized no one is looking at him,* Sheepy: Grif: Because you find it fun, I want to try it... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: We'll have to find a time that nobody else is here, then. Sheepy: Grif: Such a time exists? Arsé-kun: Kay: I have no idea. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey- *he looks over to where the Baby Fight was. There is no Baby Fight there. Mysterious unexplained unnatural phenomena* Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, never mind. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: I was gonna ask your dad but he's gone. Sheepy: Grif: Because he got in trouble. Probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sucks to be him. I'd ask Wilbur, but he's also gone. Arsé-kun: *Kay gestures to where Wilbur was sitting and the wet tracks back to the locker room. It takes him a moment to process that he's looking at hoof-prints* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... ..... ? Sheepy: Grif: What is it? Arsé-kun: Kay: Not my business, probably. *he pulls himself from the pool a bit more to get a better look* Hooves? Sheepy: Grif: Hooves? Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Must be Wilbur. Arsé-kun: Kay: Huh. Okay. Sheepy: Grif: He is shy about that, so you must act like you never saw it. Sheepy: Grif: Or he will be very embarassed. Probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: I was planning on it. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Good. Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, move your ass. I'm getting out. Sheepy: *Grif moves* Sheepy: Grif:....Wow.... Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: *Grif puts his hands over his face* Arsé-kun: Kay: What now?! Sheepy: Grif: I... You... Pre-marital hug... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what you're concerned about?! Sheepy: Grif: H-how sinful... Arsé-kun: Kay: Literally who cares?! Sheepy: Grif: The sin police. Sheepy: Grif: There is one on this very campus. He could kill me in one blow. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... I don't think he'd care about that. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Even so... Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Grif? Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: We're dating. Sheepy: Grif: But not married... Arsé-kun: Kay: You don't need to marry to hold hands. Or hug. or kiss, even. Who taught you that?? Sheepy: Grif: Uh.... Sheepy: Grif: My gut. Arsé-kun: *Kay will be sure to ask around about this later* Sheepy: Grif: It's a gut feeling! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not a goddamn medieval peasant. It doesn't matter. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Could it be... Sheepy: Grif: Remnants? Arsé-kun: *Kay finally gets out. There he is.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Of what? Sheepy: Grif: *He looks at Kay. his hands go back over his face* .... Arsé-kun: Kay: What NOW?! Sheepy: Grif:........ Arsé-kun: Kay: ............ Sheepy: Grif: *muffled* ....handsome. Arsé-kun: Kay: !!!! Arsé-kun: *If Kay had still been in the water, it would have started boiling. Probably not literally. Probably.* Sheepy: Grif: If you see my face, you will laugh. Sheepy: Grif: You will never see it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Glad to know we're both gay as hell. I'm gonna go get dressed now. Sheepy: Grif: Before you get sick... yes. Sheepy: Grif: I will wait here. Arsé-kun: *Kay is quick to leave. He's slightly embarrassed now that he's had time to process* Sheepy: *Grif stays in his spot, waiting for Kay. He can't believe he said that. Oh no. How embarrassing.* Arsé-kun: *Kay returns a few minutes later, dressed as promised and with his bag over his shoulder* Arsé-kun: Kay: I figured you'd at least go outside so you couldn't get shoved in again. Sheepy: Grif: Uncle wouldn't do it a second time. It wouldn't be funny anymore... yes. Sheepy: Grif: Uncle did not mean to kill me. He just meant to mess with me. He would have pulled me out if you weren't there... probably. Sheepy: Grif: Ah. Yes. Sheepy: *Grif gets up and rushes over to Kay's side. It's safer here.* Sheepy: Grif: My swimming stat has increased by 1. It is now 1. Sheepy: Grif:...But water scares me... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe we should check if others have started appearing. Arsé-kun: Kay: We probably should. Sheepy: *Grif heads out, looking for people!* Arsé-kun: *Kay follows him* Sheepy: Grif:....Hm? Arsé-kun: Kay: What? Sheepy: Grif: I hear people. Sheepy: Grif: There's people nearby. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't hear shit. Good catch. Sheepy: *Grif approaches the source of the talking. It becomes more audible as they come closer.* Sheepy: Misyr: Soon, you'll be back to your busy job and I won't get to see you as much... It's sad! Arsé-kun: Raph: You'll know where I am! I just hope more people got hired so I'm not running the clinic solo again... Sheepy: Misyr: But I don't want to need any services from you... Arsé-kun: Raph: Aren't you supposed to be getting a job? Maybe I'll need service from you! Sheepy: Misyr: Can they afford new hires? I was going to see if I could get a job at the coffee shop... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Probably not, but I can hope! Go try anyway! Sheepy: Misyr: I'll do my best to impress them. Sheepy: Peter: Ch...chiii! This place is huge! I'll never remember my way around it... Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't worry about it, Jupe. You don't need to have all of it memorized. Sheepy: Peter: But if I decide to wander... Arsé-kun: Raph: There's always somebody who knows their way around. You just gotta ask. Maybe I'll print you a map, too. Sheepy: Peter:....Il Fado de Rie could come with me... Sheepy: Il: No. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: Where did he go? Arsé-kun: Raph: Weren't you watching him? Sheepy: Peter: He wandered off. I did not say anything because I assumed he wanted to go on a walk. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I was, but I got distracted... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I'm not too worried. If we need to send Ignis after him, we send Ignis after him. Sheepy: Misyr: I think he can be trusted on his own, unlike... Arsé-kun: *Camera turns to Jack (fully clothed and bandaged for once for maximum visibility) and Il* Sheepy: Peter: Chiii... My gut feeling is that you're making a big mistake... Arsé-kun: Jack: Noah? The kid who cries and makes crop circles when he can't find you, Misyr? That Noah? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: I accidentally ditched him. Arsé-kun: Raph: The janitor is gonna kill us. Sheepy: Misyr: *he raises his voice to a yell* NOAAAHHH??? Arsé-kun: Noah: *semi-distantly* YES? Arsé-kun: *Noah bounds into view, passing Kay and Grif. There he is* Sheepy: Misyr: DO YOU WANT ME TO COME Ge... ah. Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm right here! I was talking to the goat! Sheepy: Misyr: Goat? Arsé-kun: *Kay just looks at Grif. Doesn't say anything* Arsé-kun: Noah: He said he was expecting you! Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh...? Where is he? Arsé-kun: Noah: Um! *vaguely points in a direction* Sheepy: Misyr: ...? Sheepy: Misyr: Do you want to come with me? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! Sheepy: *Misyr gently takes Noah's hand and starts walking in the direction he pointed. * Arsé-kun: Noah: ... Oh! *he's spotted Grif* I've seen you before! Sheepy: Grif: So have I. In the mirror. Arsé-kun: *Kay judges.* Sheepy: Grif: Who are you? Sheepy: Grif: I don't remember you... Arsé-kun: Noah: I was the ghost that was around Misyr! Sheepy: Grif: Oh. You. You're no longer a ghost. *clapping* Congratulations. Arsé-kun: Noah: Thank you! Sheepy: Grif: Kay... You didn't meet him. Arsé-kun: Kay: No, I didn't. Sheepy: Grif: He was the ghost around Misyr. Arsé-kun: Kay: I see. *doesn't get it at all* Sheepy: Grif: Purple man. Sheepy: Grif: It was like an Aru and Arthur situation. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we gotta worry about him? Sheepy: Misyr: No. I'm scarier! I'm your friendly neighborhood cheating demon king, after all! Arsé-kun: Raph: *looking away from the window he was peering in* At least warn security about what could potentially happen. Sheepy: Misyr: If he gets upset, he could turn things to dust. We're working on it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, lovely. The janitor's gonna hate that. Sheepy: Misyr: Too bad. Arsé-kun: *nobody tells misyr the vital info about the janitor unless someone does* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Unfortunate... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not my problem. Might be yours. Sheepy: Grif: Pain... Sad... Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, let's go. Arsé-kun: Noah: Okay! Arsé-kun: *They head over to the coffee shoppe. It's open!* Sheepy: Misyr: Hello? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: *behind the counter* You took your time. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, Griflet appeared. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I'm so sorry. *not sorry at all* Sheepy: Misyr: You wanted to talk, right? I can use my ace detective skills to figure out the topic! Arsé-kun: Wilbur: First of all, good work on staying alive. I wasn't sure you'd manage. Sheepy: Misyr: Supposedly, a goat saved me...? Sheepy: Misyr: I have to thank them when I meet them... Arsé-kun: *Wilbur bites back the urge to cringe* Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. Misyr... Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Don't bother. That's me. Sheepy: Misyr: Weird nickname. I'd associate you more with ermines. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: .... I'll take the compliment where I can, but no. Goat is correct. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Are you like Peter? Sheepy: Misyr: He's a goat in his free time. Arsé-kun: *Wilbur sighs and puts his leg on the counter before pulling his pants leg up. Goat leg.* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Let's assume not. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh! I see, I get it. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you so much for saving me. Sheepy: Misyr: I was planning to live in isolation or die, but... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Denied. No one deserves that. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm happier here. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, very true. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, what did you need? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I was going to hire you. Sheepy: Misyr: Hire me...? Sheepy: Misyr: Does the campus have the budget...? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: It does now. Sheepy: Misyr: When do I start? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Tomorrow. Show up whenever. Sheepy: Misyr:...! Great, wonderful! You've saved me twice, now! Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you... I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Wilbur: You'd better. People get cranky when it isn't perfect. Sheepy: Misyr: If I get snapped at by a customer, I'll probably cry. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm very sensitive. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: If they're not mortal, feel free to rough them up. Don't actually do that, of course, unless it's my stupid brother. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Which one? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: If you touch Duncan, you forfeit your life. Which do you think? Sheepy: Misyr:...The stupid one. So Griflet? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: If he's being stupid, have fun. Sheepy: Misyr: I had to hear him talk to Noah just a bit ago. In response to "I've seen you before", he said... "Me too. In the mirror". Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ...... *siiiigh* Sheepy: Grif: *He enters. Speak of the Griflet* Sheepy: Grif: Wilbur. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: .... *wordlessly taking his leg off the counter* What do you want? Sheepy: Grif: I saw a woofwoof. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ....... Thank you. Sheepy: Grif: Not the hot one. It's grey and has horns. It is large... yes. Sheepy: Grif: The hot one is also around. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I'm never going outside again. Sheepy: Grif: The hot one is not in woofwoof form. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I'm not going outside until the other is gone. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Marrok's a kind man. He gave me his wallet so I could pay for food. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: It has nothing to do with that. Don't worry about it. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay. No problem. Arsé-kun: *Kay is still here, but he didn't come in. He's texting. Not important, clearly* Sheepy: Grif: He will probably not wander here. He is following a scent. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Okay, good. Sheepy: Grif: Well, I will continue hunting for more people. Good luck for when they come for coffee. It is acceptable to fight them if they are rude so long as no injuries occur. Jousting with a customer is okay... probably. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Thanks for the lecture, sir knight. Sheepy: Grif: Not a lecture. Just a suggestion. I believe in you... yes. Arsé-kun: Duncan: *trying to peer over the counter, failing mostly. he's too short* Grif! Grif! Hi! Sheepy: Grif: Hi, Duncan. Sheepy: Grif: The path is back so now I can work again. Wow. Arsé-kun: Duncan: You came back! Wow! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I lived with Kay for a while. Arsé-kun: Duncan: You lived with Kay? Did you get married? Sheepy: Grif:....?! Sheepy: Grif: M-married...?! Arsé-kun: *Kay wordlessly covers his face with his free hand* Sheepy: Grif: P-pre-marital marriage...! Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Do you even know what "pre-marital" means, Griflet? Sheepy: Grif: Too early! Sheepy: Grif:....Probably. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: .... It means pre-marriage. You cannot be married before marriage. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Wilbur is very smart.... Sheepy: Grif: Does it come from your gut, too? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Unlike you, I know how to read. Sheepy: Grif: No, no... Sheepy: Grif: I can read...some. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I know how to read English. Sheepy: Grif: But, the... hm... Sheepy: Grif:.....Where did I learn that word? Sheepy: Grif: It comes from the gut... Arsé-kun: Yog: *From at least one orb* You most likely got it from Jaufre. Neither I or your father taught you that. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Jaufre cursed me... very cruel. Arsé-kun: Kay: You curse him by existing. Keep it up. Sheepy: Grif: Wow, really? Sheepy: Grif: Poor Jauf... Arsé-kun: Yog: He is not a fan of you having a similar face. He has established this before. Fortunately, I do not care. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm.. Maybe he stole my face? Just a thought. Arsé-kun: Yog: No. He most certainly came first. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Grif: But I did it better... yes. Sheepy: Grif: ...probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: You did it better because you're not a bitch. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... thanks... Arsé-kun: Duncan: You didn' answer if you were married or not!! Sheepy: Grif: Urk! Sheepy: Grif: I did! Arsé-kun: *Kay looks elsewhere* Arsé-kun: Duncan: You said pre-marry marry! Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Well, if it's pre-marry marry, it's not marriage. Arsé-kun: *Kay absolutely fails the "dont think about marrying this punk" check, meanwhile. no rolling required* Sheepy: Grif: So we're not married. Probably. Arsé-kun: Yog: You're not. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: I know. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ... Anyway. Grif, I hired Misyr to help out in here, so you'll be seeing him around more often. Sheepy: Grif: Purple guy is working here, huh. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Congratulations. Sheepy: Grif: Be nice to Wilbur and Duncan or I'll snap you in two. Okay? Sheepy: Misyr: You've got a lot of bark but not enough bite to back it up... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: I'd like to agree. Be nice to Duncan or I'll put you back in your place. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not someone who goes around being mean to people, you know? Sheepy: Misyr: That's what being a demon king is all about. Being nice to others and being a good role model. Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ....... *siiigh* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Final warning, be wary of the janitor. He's our uncle. I won't risk summoning him by referring to him by name. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry. I'll be careful. Thanks for the warning. Sheepy: *Kay receives a text from Aru!* Arsé-kun: *Kay checks* Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] There's a wolf in our dorm room. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] Might've seen it earlier. Pic? Sheepy: *Aru sends a picture of a very large wolf with horns.* Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] Should I be concerned? It seems to be waiting for something... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... *he finally properly enters the shoppe* Well, we know where the *airquotes* "woofwoof" is now. It's indoors. Sheepy: Grif: So the woofwoof is a student? Arsé-kun: Kay: Uh. *to Misyr* Old coot, what'd you call it? Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, we were accompanied by this guy who lent me money a while back. Sheepy: Misyr: Sir Marrok. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sir... Okay, thanks. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] Misyr says his name is Sir Marrok. Marok. Marock. idk. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] Is that a knight name? I expect you to know. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] Sir Marrok? He's not a very well known knight. He was turned into a wolf by his wife for seven years and became Arthur's pet. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] That dog gave a man a wallet, apparently. Doubting that's just a dog. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] Another version says that he was always a wolf, but was human when clothed, so his wife forced him to be a wolf for seven years by stealing his clothes! Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] Well, wolves don't have horns. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] People don't stay alive when they're killed. Shit happens. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] The wolf- Sir Marrok, I guess...? is just sitting there, waiting. I think he sees me but isn't coming over because I'm hiding. Maybe he doesn't want to scare me? But approaching it seems like a bad idea. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] Let me ask the all knowing fuckorb. Arsé-kun: Yog: [text: interrupting the conversation somehow] The situation will be resolved in ~3 minutes. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] ಠ__ಠ Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] How...? Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] That's what I get for letting em fix my phone I guess. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] How did you do that?? Also, Arthur is in the bath but I guess he'll be done soon. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] I didn't do that. Orbass did that he damn self. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] I understand, but I'm not a fan! Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] Me neither! Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] Just a thought. Bedi is just as bad as Beddy about using up hot water, but Arthur is worse. When Arthur gets his body back, we'll all have to take cold showers... Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] He can shower in the goddamn lockers or I'll throw a fit. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Kay] Poor Arthur... Arsé-kun: *Speaking of Arthur! Here he is, drowsily floating through the wall, completely missing both The Wolf and Aru being tucked in a corner. perception 0* Sheepy: Aru:...! Sheepy: *She wants to call out to him but she's concerned about upsetting the wolf!* Sheepy: Marrok: *he yawns and scratches himself. soon his king will come* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....? Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks around and spots Aru in the corner first* Sheepy: Aru:....!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?? Sheepy: *She points at the wolf slowly, trying not to make any sudden movements. the wolf is way too big to be a real wolf.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ! !! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?.... *he approaches the wolf* Excuse me. Sheepy: Marrok: ....? *He turns towards Arthur and looks over at him* ....! *His tail starts wagging quickly! He suddenly places his paws on Arthur's shoulders and licks his face!* Sheepy: Aru: A-Arthur?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir, please..! *He starts ruffling Marrok's fur* Sheepy: *Marrok accidentally knocks him over from being too excited! Oops. He gives him an apologetic look before licking his face again* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir..! That tickles..! *he is trying very hard to keep his composure. He is failing at an astounding rate* Sheepy: *Marrok pauses and just tilts his head* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is given time to recover. He almost broke into laughter there for a moment. Phew.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good to see you too, Sir Marrok. *c:* Sheepy: *Marrok barks before turning his back to Arthur. There's a backpack on his back! Open it?* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Arsé-kun: *Arthur easily unzips the bag. What this* Sheepy: *Inside is clothes and some snacks.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ..... I see. Some things never change. Sheepy: *Aru is busy texting in the background* Sheepy: Marrok: *bark* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, yes, I'll assist you. May I do something first, though? Sheepy: Marrok: ....? Arsé-kun: *Arthur, the once and future king, buries his face into Marrok's fur with a *POMPH*. He can FEEL this. Dogy.* Sheepy: *Aru snaps a pic quietly to send to Beddy and Primo* Sheepy: Marrok: *He patiently waits. He's happy that he's helping somehow* Arsé-kun: *It will be everywhere by the end of the evening. It will be Bors' phone wallpaper for a month.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Thank you. That's one of the first things I've truly been able to fully feel since.... Well, that doesn't matter. I will assist you. Sheepy: Marrok: ??? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll explain while I'm assisting you. Sheepy: Marrok: *woof!* Sheepy: *Marrok sits still* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, I suggest you leave unless you intend to see a man undressed. Sheepy: Aru: I don't!! *she exits* Arsé-kun: *Aru gets a response text!* Arsé-kun: Bors: [text: to Aru] [Crylaugh emoji] NEW PHONE WALLPAPER THANK Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Bors] Apparently, that's Sir Marrok. Arsé-kun: Bors: [text: to Aru] I'd recognize those horns and that dogy anywhere! I didn't know he ws around! Lemme go tell LioLio! Sheepy: Marrok: *finally done clothing himself* I'm very happy to see you, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: As am I. Seeing any of you makes for a good day, but especially you. Sheepy: Marrok: Others are around? Cai will be happy to hear that, too, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin already dropped that Cai was around, but I haven't heard anything otherwise. Is he well? Sheepy: Marrok:? Sheepy: Marrok: Cai is well! I live with him, woof. He runs a gift shop in the tourism area of the castle... Sheepy: Marrok: The ghost who was bringing in some tourists left, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: Too bad, although I hear cleanup was hard... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Jaufre is here now. Shall I send him back? Sheepy: Marrok: You'd send Jaufre away just to potentially make money for Cai, woof? You're very kind! Arsé-kun: Arthur: At least for a visit or perhaps to assist. I'm sure Jaufre wouldn't mind. Sheepy: Marrok: It didn't affect very much. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It can't hurt to see. Sheepy: Marrok: Cai might be happy to see Jaufre, woof! And you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: He would be happy to see me? Sheepy: Marrok: Cai is your brother and most important knight, so he must be fond of you, woof. I'm happy to see you, so he will be too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're still so optimistic... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Oh, I should have you meet my descendant while you're here. Sheepy: Marrok: *He tilts his head, giving Arthur a confused look* Arsé-kun: Arthur: The girl who was here before. Sheepy: Marrok: The girl who was in the corner? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, her. She carries Caliburn currently. Sheepy: Marrok: She looks just like Mordred, woof! I knew there was a connection! *His tail is wagging. He's so pleased with himself.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur does not comment on that* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I realize in hindsight she could have stayed put, and we could have gotten you dressed in another room. Whoops. Sheepy: Marrok: She seemed scared of me. Does she hate me? Arsé-kun: Arthur: She didn't know who you were, so she had reason to be wary. Sheepy: Marrok: I understand, woof! Stranger danger! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru, you can come back in! Sheepy: *Aru comes back in* Sheepy: Aru: He really is just a guy! Arsé-kun: Arthur: He is. Marrok, this is Aru. Aru, Sir Marrok. Sheepy: Aru: Nice to meet you! Sheepy: Marrok: Aru! Aru-thur! Arthur! I see. So that's how they do things now. Sheepy: Marrok: So if she pulled Caliburn... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin was personally teaching her as well. Sheepy: Marrok: ...is she king now, woof? Are you retired? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I.... I suppose so? I haven't put much thought into it. Sheepy: Marrok: You finally get to retire... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... That feels odd to think about. Sheepy: Marrok: Now you can enjoy life more! Arsé-kun: Arthur: The first step is to be alive. Sheepy: Marrok: You're dead? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not exactly. Not in my body at the moment. Sheepy: Marrok:....? Good luck getting it back, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. I'm depending on Merlin for that, unfortunately. Sheepy: Marrok: Although.... Sheepy: Marrok: Cai has a job because he needs money, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: When has he not been working? Is it possible for him to not work? Sheepy: Marrok: Won't you need it, too? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... I have not thought about it a single time. Sheepy: Marrok: I help people a lot and my wallet fills up, woof! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Feel free to donate when you can. Sheepy: Marrok: Merlin gave it to me. I would give you my wallet, but I just lent it to someone and had to rely on Cai for a while! Sheepy: Marrok: Cai was very mad when he found out. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I Wonder Why. Sheepy: Marrok: But I will donate, woof! If you ask Merlin, he might give you something similar... but maybe not? He might want you to go through trials for some reason. Wizard reasons, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's already doing quite enough. I think I would rather leave him be. Sheepy: Marrok: That's true! Merlin is very kind! Too kind. He stretches himself thinly and can never truly take a break. Sheepy: Marrok: I'm very worried about him, woof, but I don't know how to help... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't either. It took a massive effort just to get him to speak about a single problem he was having. Sheepy: Marrok: I want him to be selfish for a change, but I don't know how to tell him that, woof. Arsé-kun: *Aru gets a new text. One guess who it's from* Sheepy: *Aru checks it* Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Tell Marrok to please mind his business ;) Sheepy: Aru: Teacher said to mind your own business, Sir Marrok. Sheepy: Aru:....maybe jokingly? Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Is he listening in on us again? Sheepy: Aru: Uhuh! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin, take a day off or so help me God. Sheepy: Marrok: I can even helo with hard labor, woof! I'm big and strong! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] I can't! I'd love to but please tell his Majesty I'm just too cool and busy and sexy to stop working~~ Sheepy: Aru: Teacher, um.... Sheepy: Aru:.....*She just shows her phone to Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........ Arsé-kun: *Arthur places a hand on his forehead and just sighs* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am going to behead that man. Sheepy: Marrok: I can carry big things! Sheepy: Marrok: So if Merlin needs to do that, I can help, woof. Arsé-kun: Primo: *suddenly just THERE* Here, I'm taking my break, are you happy now? Sheepy: Marrok: It's Merlin, woof! Arsé-kun: *Primo hugs Aru in return. Hello!* Arsé-kun: Primo: Hello again, Marrok. I do need to thank you for helping one of my grandchildren. Sheepy: Marrok: Purple guy was very nice. Sheepy: Marrok: I was helping him move back here with his boyfriend, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: So was my friend. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, they really are dating~ That's sweet. Sheepy: Marrok: Probably. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has seated himself and folds his hands, leaning on the table. Preparing to Speak...* Arsé-kun: Arthur: *ahem* Speaking of which.... Speaking of your grandson. Speaking of YOU. Arsé-kun: Primo: *oh no.* Sheepy: Aru:....! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin, did you not recently tell your grandson to open up to others and accept help? The very thing you do not do? The very thing we had to force just to help you with a single situation, which you were too stubborn to do? That thing? Sheepy: Marrok: Merlin... very disappointing, woof... Arsé-kun: Primo: *clearly looking for a way out of this* Great talk sir! You're completely correct! However, please consider that I'm VERY busy and that I must be going! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher... Sheepy: Marrok: Merlin... Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin... Arsé-kun: *Primo jumps. When did YOU get here?!* Sheepy: *Beddy is right behind Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: Did you follow me?? Sheepy: Beddy: I did, but I was distracted on the way by a worm. Arsé-kun: Primo: There is a time and place for these kinds of conversations, but a college dorm room not owned by any of us is not it! Sheepy: Marrok: Cai was involved and nobody invited me, woof? So sad, so sad, woof... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not Cai. Kay. Aru's older brother. He's very similar, yet not, which is odd because he isn't related to Cai by blood. Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, by the way, hello, Art! *he waves from behind Primo* ...! I mean! My king!!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've already been informal once today. Hi, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: *merlin leans into frame to show Beddy the pictures of arthur with wolf marrok.* Sheepy: Beddy: ....?!?!?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Am I missing something? Sheepy: Beddy: You didn't miss it, no. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ? Sheepy: Beddy: It's you burying your face in Marrok's fur. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!?! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 5 Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks away, clearly embarrassed* Sheepy: Aru: Sorry, I sent it to Bors because I didn't know if he knew Marrok was around. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am never going to hear the end of it from him. Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, Bors can't keep secrets. Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? Arsé-kun: *Primo checks his phone* Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, I've just been sent the offending image with a single laughing emoji. Sheepy: Aru: Oh no... Sheepy: Aru: I didn't know. Arsé-kun: Primo: And away it goes, to uncharted lands. I won't be apologizing. Sheepy: Aru: Huh? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're going back to the original subject. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher nearly wriggled away! Arsé-kun: Primo: I already said this wasn't the place for this conversation! Sheepy: Aru: Is that not it, then? Sheepy: Beddy: *he wraps an arm around Primo's shoulders* Arsé-kun: Primo: ..... Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you for having us. We'll take a seat, then. Arsé-kun: Primo: .............. Arsé-kun: *Primo looks defeated, dramatic shading covering his eyes and all.* Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you, Merlin. Just bear with us for a little while longer, okay? I don't think it's possible to run away from this. Arsé-kun: Merlin: If he does, I can tell the other twelve~ Sheepy: Marrok: And division of labor is necessary to have a successful environment, right? So maybe some stuff can be passed to others, woof. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not that. Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... Arsé-kun: Primo: The smaller jobs? Sure, probably, but who knows when they'll get done! My main job? No chance in hell. Sheepy: Marrok: I understand. Sheepy: Marrok: Cai passed the smaller jobs onto others, but he had an important job no one else could do. Arsé-kun: Primo: Keeping track of individuals to prevent a repeat of Misyr's situation while maintaining the paths is not something I trust others with. Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... That makes sense... Arsé-kun: Primo: If there is an easier way to do it, I haven't figured it out yet. Sheepy: Marrok: Well, if you ever need someone to grab groceries or clean your house... Arsé-kun: Primo: I've got Bedwyr but thank you! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! I'm glad you aren't shouldering everything, then! Sheepy: Marrok: But with little tasks that aren't too important, all of us could help. Arsé-kun: Primo: *biting back a rude comment* Maybe. Sheepy: Marrok: You helped us so much in the court. We're friends, and friends help each other, woof. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr, please make sure Merlin does not continue with this excessive working. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Speaking of unnecessary things. Beddy, is all that necessary? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Sheepy: Beddy: My eyes are very dangerous... Arsé-kun: Arthur: And the rest of it?? Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: Well, no need for anyone to see it. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'll make a deal with you! Sheepy: Beddy: Me? Arsé-kun: Primo: You! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'll take the rest of the day off, excluding one last check, and you take that stupid mask off. Sheepy: Beddy: ....?!? Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: Do you promise? Arsé-kun: Primo: *taking out Seir* And I gotta do my check anyway. Yes. Sheepy: Beddy:...... Sheepy: Beddy:...............I-I have to... Arsé-kun: *Primo brings up several maps and menus and starts looking over a globe model. Merlin starts watching over his shoulder* Sheepy: *Beddy hesitantly removes the facemask. It's clearly a struggle for him. ... He quickly removes the sunglasses and hood, too, once the facemask is off* Arsé-kun: Primo: Atta boy. Your eyes are only dangerous when you want them to be, signed, the guy who definitely knows that. Sheepy: Beddy: Ghk... Sheepy: Marrok:...Ah! Arsé-kun: *Arthur is pleased* Sheepy: Marrok: It's the pretty mopey guy!! Sometimes he'd cry when he was all alone and bury his face in my fur fo try to calm down! I'm a good tissue, woof! Arsé-kun: Primo: Wow, I'm so glad you don't know any of my personal business! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Sheepy: Beddy: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Primo: You keep secrets as well as Bors does! Sheepy: Marrok: That was a secret? Arsé-kun: Primo: It sounds pretty personal! Sheepy: Marrok: Tears should not be secret, woof. Share them with a wolf! Sheepy: Marrok: We make good tissues! Arsé-kun: Primo: Not all canines do... Arsé-kun: Yog: *spotting an opportunity to be a Shit* You would know! Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir, I swear to a God higher than you, shut up. Sheepy: Marrok: Did you have issues with some wolves? That's okay, woof. Sheepy: Marrok: When the king had problems with them, I grabbed their necks with my teeth and shook very quickly. And then the problem was gone. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not wolves exactly, but yes. It's how I met this guy. *he pats Seir* Sheepy: Marrok: I see, woof! Arsé-kun: Yog: At this point, I will not go into detail on this specific incident, but I will warn against time travel in any capacity. The results are not worth it. Sheepy: Marrok: Why time travel? Arsé-kun: Yog: That is how the Hounds of Tindalos find prey. They have a 99.9% kill rate. Sheepy: Marrok: Time travel doesn't seem like a useful tool, woof. I'd rather have the ability to quickly get to the food store! Or to be able to help people better, woof. Maybe both? Time travel wouldn't be very good for that. Arsé-kun: Yog: It is not worth it for any reason. Sheepy: Marrok: Yes, woof! No need for it! Arsé-kun: Primo: Feeling judged right about now. Sheepy: Marrok: Woof... To each their own... Arsé-kun: Primo: Aru, 14, I hope you both were listening. Don't do it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Gramps, I gotta know what you did. Arsé-kun: Primo: I went back an hour or so and attracted a predator that kills time travelers. Nobody won. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher... you're okay now, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Primo: Absolutely. It was well over a few hundred years ago! Sheepy: Aru: So long ago...!! Arsé-kun: Primo: Mistakes were made. Sheepy: Aru: I won't copy them! Arsé-kun: Primo: If you'd like to see one, Myrrdin somehow accomplished adopting one. Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't understand either. By all accounts, it shouldn't have been possible. Sheepy: Aru: Really...? Sheepy: Aru: I do! Sheepy: Aru: With how shy he is, that's a surprise! Arsé-kun: Yog: They may be called Hounds, but you'll be disappointed if you expect a canine. Here. Let me get a picture. Sheepy: Aru: They aren't dogs? Arsé-kun: Yog: Not exactly. They have four legs and a head. That's where the similarities end in most cases. Sheepy: Aru:....? Arsé-kun: *Background noise from Yog's end. He's up to Something.* Arsé-kun: Yog: *muffled slightly* yurt, geb y'ah. Arsé-kun: [TL: yes, here i (am). (hello is implied)] Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I got somethin' to show you. Here. Hold this. Sheepy: Beddy:...? Arsé-kun: *Beddy is handed Fou. Fou bites Merlin.* Sheepy: Beddy: A-ah...! *His face lights up upon seeing Fou* Arsé-kun: Fou: ? ?? *peep* Sheepy: *Aru snaps a pic. Beddy doesn't notice* Arsé-kun: *Arthur leans over her shoulder to take another picture* Sheepy: *Beddy is gently petting Fou. cute...* Arsé-kun: *Fou headbutts Beddy's hand. Approved* Arsé-kun: *Yog is still presumably being smothered by Hounds on his end. Yog Sothoth is dead, oh my god* Arsé-kun: Kay: *nat 20 stealth check, just suddenly there without fanfare* That thing's not gonna get bigger, right? Sheepy: Beddy:....I thought Cai killed it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Didn't we have that conversation in front of you? No. He smuggled it back into Camelot when he came back. Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, yes... Sheepy: Beddy:...Sorry. I knew that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Question remaining unanswered. Also, can you fucks tell me when you guys decide to have round table meetings in my dorm? Sheepy: Beddy: No. I didn't know until now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Denied. Sheepy: Aru: Kay! The dog is human now. Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay. That's the least weird thing this week. Sheepy: Marrok: It's not weird, woof. If you're born under specific positions of celestial bodies, you'll become a wolf. Arsé-kun: Kay: I got to watch Grif's dad shove the janitor into the pool. That's so normal in comparison. Sheepy: Marrok: Woof? Arsé-kun: Fou: Wof? Sheepy: Marrok: I know them not, woof... Sheepy: Marrok:....You are like Cai in vibes! Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. Sheepy: Beddy: He almost single-handedly kept the court running... Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow. A me but competent. Arsé-kun: Yog: I've returned. I will post the Hounds when Merlin is finished working. Sheepy: Beddy: I think you're kind and competent... Arsé-kun: Yog: Affirmative. Arsé-kun: Kay: :V ?! Sheepy: Beddy: After all, you helped Merlin despite barely knowing him. Sheepy: Beddy: I know it's hard not to look down upon yourself once you start, but... Sheepy: Beddy:...No. It would be hypocritical for me to give advice on this topic. Sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please continue that sentence. Sheepy: Beddy: It drains away your quality of life. Please be kinder to yourself. It's okay to take it slow, too. One step at a time. Arsé-kun: Primo: You'd better take that advice too, Bedwyr. *he glances up from Seir* "No" isn't an answer. Sheepy: Beddy: I try... Sheepy: Beddy: But it's hard. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I think you're succeeding. Sheepy: Beddy:...Th-thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks at Beddy and then moves on. There's nothing weird here.* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Okay, done! Break time! Am I free to go now? Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, we're going? Where? Arsé-kun: Primo: I think I have an idea but I won't be sharing! Sheepy: Beddy:...? Sheepy: *Beddy tilts his head in confusion. cute* Arsé-kun: *Now that Yog has his menu back, he can put up video feed of him, in human form for convenience and not hurting eyes, getting just completely smothered by Hounds of Tindalos. Puppies, except not, except yes, except* Sheepy: Aru: Triangles!! Arsé-kun: Yog: Triangles. Sheepy: Aru: They're... weirdly cute! Arsé-kun: *One Hound licks the camera. What this. What this. I take this now* Sheepy: Aru:?! Arsé-kun: *The feed cuts off there* Arsé-kun: Yog: It took several hours getting that back. Sheepy: Aru: Time travels so quickly for you... Arsé-kun: Yog: Sometimes! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *from next to Marrok, definitely not petting Marrok's head. Definitely not.* Merlin, you're permitted to leave. Thank you for the honesty for once. Sheepy: *Marrok is happy because he's getting attention!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin jokingly mimes leaving. Kay throws a tissue box at him* Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Primo: It won't happen again. Hated every second of it! Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Sheepy: Beddy:...... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Great work, court mage. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How do I say... Arsé-kun: Kay: *cutting in* Absolutely terrible job, super shit. Sheepy: Aru: Kay!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Yes, that works, thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay Smugs* Sheepy: Aru:?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Horrible job, Merlin, look what you've done. Arsé-kun: *Fou leans over from Beddy and bites Primo's sleeve. 0 dmg* Sheepy: Marrok: Terrible, woof! Arsé-kun: Primo: I don't need to take this from you! Here, take this! *he plops Fou into Marrok's hands. Fou makes a Noise™* Arsé-kun: Fou: Mroof! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! It's you! Arsé-kun: *Fou sniffs Marrok. Tail shoots up* Sheepy: Marrok:....? Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow? Meow? Sheepy: Marrok: You look a little like Cath Palug! Sheepy: Beddy: I forgot to bring Baby so Art could meet him... Arsé-kun: Fou: Prrp? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Always next time, Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Arsé-kun: *Primo has pulled out a map and is writing on it. No explanation for this.* Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin, let's visit again soon so I can show our king Baby. Arsé-kun: Primo: Sure. Sheepy: Beddy:....? Arsé-kun: Yog: Are you aware that creature thinks with the cadence of a young victorian child that has lost their family from the influenza, but in an australian accept? Sheepy: Beddy: ......B-Baby.... Sheepy: Beddy:....thinks? Arsé-kun: *Yog promptly hangs up* Sheepy: Beddy:........ Arsé-kun: Primo: ............ What have you done Sheepy: Beddy: Koalas are entirely smooth brained creatures abd have the smallest brain to body mass ratio of any mammal... Sheepy: Beddy:...Did reading to him, hugging him, and brushing him every day make him grow wrinkles in his brain? Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir, pick back up immediately. Explain this please. Sheepy: Beddy: Does this mean that Baby could hate me and I never knew it? Sheepy: Beddy:...Did one of the other Merlins feed him something weird when we weren't looking? Arsé-kun: Primo: Did he get into the trash?? Sheepy: Beddy: I hope not... Arsé-kun: Primo: If Mint caused it, he'd be studying Baby. It wasn't him. Sheepy: Beddy: I hope Baby is okay. They were designed to not use brain power for a reason...! ... Ah, you're right!! Sheepy: Beddy: And Misyr loves playing pranks, but he doesn't show up at all, it seems! Sheepy: Beddy: So it's not him, eiher... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Morne and Malleus wouldn't bother. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *What the hell is a Koala.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you old coots get out of my dorm. Sheepy: Beddy: Right, I'll leave with Merlin. Arsé-kun: Primo: I've got just the place. You'll enjoy it! Arsé-kun: Primo: .... After a few minutes! Arsé-kun: Primo: Here, you'll need this on your quest! *he shoves the map into Beddy's hands* Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you... but you'll enjoy yourself too, won't you? Arsé-kun: Primo: I will! I know exactly what I'm going to do! Sheepy: Beddy: I see! Well, have fun, then. Sheepy: Beddy: See you later, Art. Arsé-kun: Arthur: See you, Beddy. Have fun. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, we're going! Adios! Hasta la bye bye! Pip pip and all that! Sheepy: *Beddy waves goodbye to the group* Arsé-kun: *Primo and Beddy teleport out of scene* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Arsé-kun: Primo: Well, I'm not just gonna put us in the middle of the street! Sheepy: Beddy: Where is this...? Arsé-kun: Primo: The castle's about fifty miles that way! *he points, disturbing a pile of trash. primo is attacked by an empty cardboard box. 0 dmg* Sheepy: Beddy: Ah.... It looks so different... Arsé-kun: Primo: It does. It's odd to look at, but enough of that! You have a map for a reason! Sheepy: Beddy: I'll follow it, for you. Arsé-kun: Primo: You'd better! I'll find out if you don't! Sheepy: Beddy: People won't stare, people won't stare, people won't stare... Arsé-kun: Primo: Why would they? You're just another tourist. Sheepy: Beddy: Urk..... because I look weird... Arsé-kun: Primo: You look fine. If anyone's gonna get stared at, it's me. Sheepy: Beddy: You aren't weird Arsé-kun: Primo: If you say so! I'm gonna be parting tourists from their wallets and getting in trouble for it again, so don't you worry about a thing~ Arsé-kun: *he means doing magic tricks for tips. it is not approved of.* Sheepy: Beddy: Stay safe. Arsé-kun: Primo: You too. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you... *He begins following the map... and using it as a way to hide his face.* Arsé-kun: *Nobody cares. Really. Nobody cares. This is the power of being a tourist in a tourist heavy location* Sheepy: Beddy: Where am I going... Arsé-kun: *The map leads to a little shop on the street corner. It's circled several times and labelled "Trust me on this :)"* Sheepy: *Beddy enters the shop nervously. What's inside...?* Arsé-kun: *A little bell attached to the door rings as he enters. It's an antique shop. Lots of everything, everywhere.* Sheepy: Beddy: Antiques... Sheepy: *Beddy starts looking at them* Sheepy: Beddy:....It must be something here that he's promising will excite me... Sheepy: Beddy:....But how can I trust the authenticity of any of this? Arsé-kun: *The shopkeeper drags themselves out of a backroom, rubbing their eyes. A customer.... For once...* Sheepy: *Beddy doesn't turn to look at them, instead focusing on the antiques.* Arsé-kun: *The shopkeeper sits down behind the register, still not fully awake. The bell woke him up.* Sheepy: Beddy: I'm really no expert... but if I don't find it, he'll find out... Arsé-kun: shopkeep: *stifling a yawn* Who sent ya? Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... a close companion of mine. He sent me here with little more than just a "trust me"... *He starts to face the shopkeep before hiding his face with the map* Arsé-kun: *The shopkeep groans* Sheepy: Beddy: Did I go the wrong way...? I wouldn't, would I? Arsé-kun: shopkeep: great. did the damn magician send you? Sheepy: Beddy: H-how did you know? ... Maybe Merlin sends many people here... Arsé-kun: shopkeep: ....... You know his name. Sheepy: Beddy:....maybe he gets a cut? Arsé-kun: shopkeep: You know his damn name. Hold on. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah? Of course I do. We've been living with each other for a long time... Arsé-kun: shopkeep: ..... *well, now he's awake* Arsé-kun: shopkeep: That damn wizard sent me an entire letter this morning with nothing but a calligraphed wink emote. Arsé-kun: shopkeep: Wax seal and all. I'm gonna kill him. This better be damn important. Sheepy: Beddy: That sounds like something he would do. Please allow me to apologize on his behalf for him bothering you. *He bows some* ... Very sorry! Arsé-kun: shopkeep: Don't bother. He's always like this. Arsé-kun: shopkeep: But you... ... Do I know you? Sheepy: Beddy: *He puts the map away* He can be a struggle sometimes... ... Ah. I don't think you would. I've never been here before.... *He lifts his head from the bow* Arsé-kun: *Beddy and the shopkeeper make eye contact. It's uncomfortable for a moment* Sheepy: Beddy:....... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: shopkeep: ........ Oh, there's no way in hell you're who I think you are. Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Sheepy: Beddy:....Cai? Arsé-kun: Cai: Bedwyr?? Sheepy: Beddy: ?! It is you...! Arsé-kun: Cai: ?! Arsé-kun: *Cai climbs over the counter to approach Beddy* Sheepy: *Cai gets tacklehugged by Beddy!* Arsé-kun: Cai: You're still here.... It's really you? it's really, really you..?? Sheepy: Beddy: It is...! I'm still around! Arsé-kun: Cai: What the fuck happened to your voice? I almost didn't recognize you! Sheepy: Beddy: D-did it change that much...?! Arsé-kun: Cai: I can't place that accent for shit! Sheepy: Beddy: W-well, I assumed my accent from back then didn't really change... Sheepy: Beddy:....But maybe it did when I was living down under...? Arsé-kun: Cai: You lived in goddamn kangaroo land?! Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy: I went on a boat because it seemed fun... Arsé-kun: Cai: .... That's... So like you. Sheepy: Beddy: It was a boat to transport criminals to Australia. Arsé-kun: Cai: ...... Bedwyr. Did you ever use your brain? At any point? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Sheepy: Beddy: "It must be better than living here!" Arsé-kun: Cai: In the most affectionate way possible, I goddamn doubt it. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... But okay, hold on. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes? Arsé-kun: Cai: Prove it's really, really you. Somethin' nobody else knows. Arsé-kun: Cai: I wanna trust you so damn much, but fucking... Merlin... Sheepy: Beddy: Why would someone impersonate me...? .... Arsé-kun: Cai: Who goddamn knows. Sheepy: *Beddy spreads out his wings! They're big and pretty.* Arsé-kun: Cai: That's what I was looking for! It IS you! Sheepy: Beddy: I guessed right?! Arsé-kun: Cai: On the money! Come here, you! Arsé-kun: *Cai hugs Beddy tightly enough to pick him up off the ground.* Sheepy: Beddy: !!!! Sheepy: Beddy: I'm so happy to se you again!! *He hugs Cai back* Arsé-kun: *Beddy's arm bumps Something mid-hug.* Sheepy: *Beddy gently touches it with his left hand. what this* Arsé-kun: *It's... feathery! Cai jumps slightly upon it being touched* Sheepy: Beddy:???? Arsé-kun: Cai: How would you like it if I did that to you, huh?? *he lightly grabs one of Beddy's wings* How do you like that shit? Sheepy: Beddy: Well, umm.. Sheepy: Beddy: It'd be okay, because it's you. Arsé-kun: Cai: Missing the point as always. Arsé-kun: *Cai lets go and finally puts Beddy down* Sheepy: Beddy: You did ask...! Arsé-kun: Cai: I did. Anyway, don't grab those. Sheepy: *Beddy's tail is swishing. For once, he's not hiding it! Because it's Cai* Sheepy: Beddy: Very sorry... Sheepy: Beddy: Why do you have those...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Now. Why would I? Sheepy: Beddy:...... Sheepy: Beddy: Cai has been cursed to be a monster... Arsé-kun: Cai: No! Sheepy: Beddy: But you never will be in my eyes! Arsé-kun: Cai: Beddy, I love you too, but please use your brain! Sheepy: Beddy: ..... Sheepy: Beddy: Cai... Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Well, on the bright side, I can't die a second time. Sheepy: Beddy: Do they hurt? I heard all of the angels fell... Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, I bailed long before that. Why stay put when I couldn't even fly? It stunk. Sheepy: Beddy: You can't fly??? Sheepy: Beddy: But you can do anything, it seems like... Arsé-kun: Cai: Too damn small. And of course, Marrok had to follow me. Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Arsé-kun: Cai: Enough about me. Who else is around?? Other than Wart and the fucking magician. Sheepy: Beddy: Bors is around. We talk frequently. Arsé-kun: Cai: Why the hell is he alive? Sheepy: Beddy: Lionel swore that Bors would not die from any other source. Sheepy: Beddy: They made up. Sheepy: Beddy: Lionel will not kill Bors no matter how much he desires death. Sheepy: Beddy: Jaufre isn't alive but he is around in the form of a ghost-like entity. Despite being serious and scary, we both know that he tends to be silly around Art because he's happy that Art is there... Sheepy: Beddy:...So of course the perfect babysitter for Jaufre is Art... Arsé-kun: Cai: Typical. Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, yes. Sheepy: Beddy: The older brother of the one who Merlin has been training is named after you. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Jaufre's? Or Wart's? Sheepy: Beddy: Art's. Arsé-kun: Cai: How shit on does the guy get? heepy: Beddy: Kay seems to have lived a life of that... Arsé-kun: Cai: Sucks to be him. Sheepy: Beddy: He looks and acts like you... and Merlin excluded just him when it came to training. Arsé-kun: Cai: How....? I'm not related to Wart by blood. Unless the title of "Sir Get Shit On" gets passed down? Sheepy: Beddy: I think you two would get along! Sheepy: Beddy: It's pure coincidence. Sheepy: Beddy: That's what I tell myself, anyway. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeah, okay. Who else is around? Lancelot, I bet? Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... he's... "around". Arsé-kun: Cai: What's that supposed to mean? Sheepy: Beddy: He let himself be reincarnated. Arsé-kun: Cai: So no? Sheepy: Beddy: His soul was split into two, for whatever reason... Sheepy: Beddy: It's not really him, though. Arsé-kun: Cai: So he can fuck more bitches, presumably. Whore. Sheepy: Beddy: Ahaha, maybe. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Man, what're we standing around here for? If you're not gonna buy anything, we can talk in the back. Sheepy: Beddy: Really? You would let me in the back? Arsé-kun: Cai: Why not? Sheepy: Beddy: Good point! Arsé-kun: Cai: If you get smothered to death, it's not my fault. Sheepy: Beddy: Smothered...? Arsé-kun: *Cai explains nothing.* Sheepy: *Beddy tilts his head and follows Cai into the back* Arsé-kun: *Boxes and dusty furniture. Even the cleaning implements are dusty. Hell on earth* Sheepy: Beddy: It's so dusty... Arsé-kun: Cai: It's awful. I cleaned this yesterday. Sheepy: Beddy:....Huh? Sheepy: Beddy: What...? Arsé-kun: Cai: You deaf in your old age? Did you get dust in your ears? Sheepy: Beddy: *He just stares at Cai. staaaare* Arsé-kun: Cai: What?! Sheepy: Beddy: Did you really clean this yesterday? Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you take me as a liar? Sheepy: Beddy: I don't, but everyone has their little lies... Arsé-kun: Cai: I cleaned this yesterday. I hate it here. Sheepy: Beddy:????? Arsé-kun: Cai: If we're gonna play twenty goddamn questions, did you brush your damn hair? Sheepy: Beddy:....... Sheepy: Beddy: I trust that you cleaned it... Arsé-kun: Cai: Answer the question or so help me god Sheepy: Beddy: Well, nobody was going to see it... Arsé-kun: Cai: ...... I trust you didn't. Sheepy: Beddy: You see through me very well... nothing has changed... Sheepy: Beddy: Your wit is as sharp as ever! Arsé-kun: Cai: ...... We're dealing with that. Sit your ass down somewhere. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... *He sits down on the sofa* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... .... *he goes to find a hairbrush* Arsé-kun: *Beddy, this couch you sat on... It's awfully... Furry* Sheepy: Beddy:....??? Strange choice for furniture... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *The couch abruptly stands up and stretches, displacing Beddy* Sheepy: Beddy: Ugh?! Sheepy: Beddy: I-it's moving?! Arsé-kun: *The couch considers Beddy, and then lays down on top of him. Staaaare.* Sheepy: Beddy:?!?!! Arsé-kun: *and purrs. Sir, that is a cat* Sheepy: Beddy: B...big cat...!!! Arsé-kun: *Cath Palug headbutts him. Affectionate... When the cat isn't the size of a couch* Sheepy: Beddy: Ah....!!! Arsé-kun: Cath: *purr, purrr, purrrrrrrrr* Sheepy: Beddy: *He hesitantly pets Cath, knowing that there's nothing he can do about his situation* Arsé-kun: *There is nothing he can do. cat purr machine active* Sheepy: Beddy: I met a descendent of yours. He's tiny... *pet, pet* Arsé-kun: Cath: *purrrrrr* Sheepy: Beddy: You seem happy. I'm glad Cai is taking good care of you. Arsé-kun: Cai: You didn't get smothered. Sheepy: Beddy: I almost did. Arsé-kun: Cai: Perish by my hand. Arsé-kun: *Cai sits down and starts brushing Beddy's hair* Sheepy: Beddy: Aha, it's nice. Why would I perish? Arsé-kun: Cai: Joke. Noun. Sheepy: Beddy: R-right... a joke, ahaha. Arsé-kun: Cai: One day you'll stop being awkward. Sheepy: Beddy: It's a defining character trait of mine. Arsé-kun: Cai: Still? Ain't you heard of character development? Sheepy: Beddy: Of course... I don't wear a helmet around Merlin, either. I have expanded my horizons of people who may see my face. Arsé-kun: Cai: To what? Three? Sheepy: Beddy:....Urk. How did you know? Sheepy: Beddy: It's actually more like... 15...? Arsé-kun: Cai: That's a new high score. You did it. You broke double digits. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, it's you... Sheepy: Beddy:...Merlin, his descendents, and Aru. Arsé-kun: Cai: How many does Merlin have?? Are they all immortal cunts like he is? Sheepy: Beddy: Most recent one is the 14th Merlin. They're all immortal, yes. Arsé-kun: Cai: Jesus christ. Arsé-kun: *The bell from the front door dings! Cai doesn't move* Sheepy: Beddy: A customer? Arsé-kun: Primo: No. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin, you decided to come over, too? Arsé-kun: Primo: I may as well~ Arsé-kun: *Cai's turn to stare* Sheepy: Beddy: I understand! It's nice here. Arsé-kun: *Primo seats himself next to Beddy and starts petting Cath Palug. purr, purr* Sheepy: Beddy: Fou is so tiny in comparison. Arsé-kun: Cai: ? Sheepy: Beddy: Fou is a descendent of Cath Palug. Sheepy: Beddy: His owner is someone who shares the same name as me. Sheepy: Beddy: I wasn't aware it was such a popular name. Arsé-kun: Primo: As kid Kay likes to say, "Coincidence isn't real". Sheepy: Beddy: They have to be, right? Sheepy: Beddy: After all, Aru acts nothing like Mordred, but she's a spitting image of him... Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, here's a picture. *he shows Cai a pic of Fou* Arsé-kun: Cai: ....... It's so..... SMALL. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes. Apparently, it likes kicking and biting the 14th Merlin. Sheepy: Beddy: I got to hold and pet him earlier... he's very soft. Sheepy: Beddy: I think he's very sweet! Sheepy: Beddy: ...but not as sweet as Baby. Arsé-kun: Primo: Who I'm slightly concerned about, if Seir wasn't just messing with us. Sheepy: Beddy: Does he really think? Arsé-kun: Primo: No idea. I'd rather he didn't. Sheepy: Beddy: What could a koala possibly do with deep thoughts? Arsé-kun: Primo: Maybe get a wider diet. I don't know. I never had to consider a koala with intelligence before. Arsé-kun: Cai: *squinting. wh at.* Sheepy: Beddy: Hmmm... Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, Cai, you know about koalas, don't you? Arsé-kun: Cai: I know what a koala is. Sheepy: Beddy: They have entirely smooth brains! Sheepy: Beddy: Baby wouldn't eat anything other than plant matter, I think, if his diet was broadened. Arsé-kun: Cai: Same kind of brain as Jaufre. Sheepy: Beddy: Poor Jaufre. Does he really? Sheepy: Beddy: Our strategist had no processing power? Arsé-kun: Cai: He ain't here to defend himself. I get'ta call him a dumbass without repercussion. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... But c'mon. Do you think I woulda let him stay advisor if he was ACTUALLY a dumbass? Sheepy: Beddy: Well... Sheepy: Beddy: He didn't even notice there was drama going on between Art and Morgan Le Fay... Sheepy: Beddy: Despite her regularly being a thorn in the entire Round Table's side. Arsé-kun: Cai: Social dumbass. Sheepy: Beddy: Exactly it! Arsé-kun: *the wizard is texting. magical* Sheepy: Beddy: The bird you don't like is around. Arsé-kun: Cai: God. No. Fuck. Why? Sheepy: Beddy: It's learned to talk. Arsé-kun: Cai: I never wanna see that damn bird again, thanks so much. Arsé-kun: *The front door bell rings. Cai stops and stares. Primo stops texting and stares. Cath Palug* Sheepy: Beddy: Customers? Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... Only if they buy something. Arsé-kun: Primo: ................ 14, you fool... Sheepy: Beddy: Aahhh.... them... Arsé-kun: Primo: See, this is why I gotta keep watch. So I can stop them from doing dumb things like that. Great. Hopefully it's just him. Sheepy: Beddy: I taste frustration. It's not just him. Arsé-kun: Primo: Seems that way. Sorry, Cai, we got followed it seems! Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... I don't care if it means I get paid. Arsé-kun: *he says, he cares a lot* Sheepy: Beddy: Should I pay you...? Arsé-kun: Cai: No. Sheepy: Beddy: Too bad... Sheepy: Jauf: *From the front room* Cai!!! I have arrived alongside our king! Do not hide from me! It has never worked in the past! Arsé-kun: Cai: ................. Arsé-kun: Cai: Who invited you?! Sheepy: Jauf: I did! I invited our king, too! Sheepy: Beddy:....Sorry on his behalf. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... It's fine. I'll fight him about it later. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm coming out there! Someone better buy something or so help me god! Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder if they can buy anything...? Arsé-kun: *Cai walks out and settles back down behind the register. What's going on out here?* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *sitting on the floor* Aru.... Lesson.... Make sure, make sure you check distance before you commit to a teleport. This was a mistake... Sheepy: Aru: M-Merlin...!! Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe trail mix would help... Sheepy: Jauf: Cai! You've come to face me! Arsé-kun: Cai: You look like shit. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! You've never looked better! Arsé-kun: Cai: Thanks. One day you'll figure out insults. Sheepy: Jauf: I have only praise for you, my friend! When I don't, it's time to fight! Sheepy: Aru: *She looks up from Merlin and over at Cai.* ...Oh! Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Wart's brat, aren't you? Sheepy: Aru: You must be Sir Cai! My name is Aru. It's nice to meet you! *She flashes him a big smile* I've always been a big fan of yours! Arsé-kun: Cai: .... That's a first. Shouldn't you have better taste in men? Sheepy: Aru: Well, from all of the stories I've heard, you worked the hardest out of anyone but received very little appreciation... Arsé-kun: *Cai, like anyone else that encounters Aru, gets run over by the Nat 20 Charisma Stat. There are no counters* Sheepy: Aru: Uncle Beddy especially loves telling stories about you. Arsé-kun: Cai: Bedwyr.... Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Yeah, that makes sense. Sheepy: Aru: You're really similar to my older brother. His name is Kay, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: *off to the side, feeling inadequate and watching this* Sheepy: Jauf: Our king is here, too. Arsé-kun: Cai: What, is he being some sorta coward? It's just me. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it's because he thinks you hate him. He doesn't want to ruin your day, I guess. Arsé-kun: Cai: What. Sheepy: Jauf: Right, I didn't think you hated him. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's stupid. He's stupid. Sheepy: Jauf: Even smart people are wrong! Sheepy: Jauf: You're very smart and have been wrong about things. Like our king being stupid. Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't tell me he hasn't done dumb shit. You'd be wrong. Sheepy: Jauf: We have, too. Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe you have. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha.... I know your secret. Arsé-kun: Cai: Sure. Keep telling yourself that. Sheepy: Jauf: The dumb thing you've done is... Sheepy: Jauf:....Telling off Sir Percival and then hiding after realizing that he was stronger than you! Arsé-kun: Cai: That wasn't even secret. Sheepy: Jauf: Well. Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf: I know a secret of yours. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Cai: No you don't. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Sheepy: Jauf: You'll never find out what I know! That's what makes it a threat! Arsé-kun: Cai: So nothing. Okay. How about you be of use and advise Wart into showing his face? Sheepy: Jauf: My king.. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching from Caliburn.* Sheepy: Jauf: If you don't come out, I'll pull you out by the scruff of your collar. Arsé-kun: Cai: And it'll look stupid. Sheepy: Aru: You shouldn't push him. He'll come out when he feels comfortable! Arsé-kun: Cai: It won't be pushing. It'll be pulling. Sheepy: Aru: Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... ? Sheepy: Aru: He's stealing your act. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... What am I supposed to do about it? Sheepy: Grif: Slaughter him. Tear him to shreds. *munch munch* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... What are you eating? Sheepy: Grif: *chewing faster* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif? What the hell are you eating?! Sheepy: Grif: *chew chew chew* Arsé-kun: Kay: Please tell me that's just a rock and not from the store. I ain't gonna pay for your goddamn food crimes. Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: No. Arsé-kun: Kay: No WHAT? Sheepy: Grif: It is not a rock. Arsé-kun: Kay: What Are You Eating?! Arsé-kun: Cai: If it came from my store, he's paying for it. Sheepy: Grif: Marbles. Sheepy: Jauf: He would never steal. Arsé-kun: Kay: *exasperated* Can you maybe not make me panic in public over stupid shit? Sheepy: Grif: *He gives Kay a vague attempt at a smug grin. It looks goofy because he doesn't smile much, and a little scary with how sharp his teeth are.* Sheepy: Grif:.....Haha. Got you. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You shit. You got me. Sheepy: Jauf: The priceless artifacts and useless pieces of junk both live to see another day! Arsé-kun: Cai: Those are how I get paid, thanks. Arsé-kun: *Arthur has seated himself on the floor by Merlin. He's out. Just not ready to join the conversation* Sheepy: *Jauf gives Cai a blank stare* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... What, do you not understand the market? I don't get profit unless I make sales. Sheepy: Jauf: Aren't you really just relying on the ignorance of your customers? Your prices don't reflect what these objects are worth... Arsé-kun: Cai: You really don't know how these kinds of shops work. Sheepy: Jauf:....? Arsé-kun: Cai: I have to look into every goddamn thing in here to make sure it's priced appropriately. Sheepy: Jauf: But what if the previous owners overlooked something? Sheepy: Jauf: Looking up the value wouldn't catch that. Arsé-kun: Cai: Like what. Sheepy: *Jauf approaches the antiques and carefully picks up an amulet, making sure not to disturb any of the other objects ariund it.* Sheepy: Jauf: You absolutely should not have this thing lying around! And selling it to someone? Sheepy: Jauf: You want them to die? Go insane? Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't know what it is. Do I look like a wizard to you? Sheepy: Jauf: Have you heard of Nyarlathotep? Arsé-kun: Cai: Who hasn't? Sheepy: Jauf: This attracts his nephew. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... You can have it. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha...thanks! I'll pay you, of course. Sheepy: Jauf: Now, this.. *He picks up a ring, once again being careful* Sheepy: Jauf: Boost the price. Arsé-kun: Cai: Why? Sheepy: Jauf: You're scamming yourself selling it for this low. Sheepy: Jauf: It lets you peek into the future. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, how could you make someone believe that... hmmm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....? Sheepy: Bedi: Are you feeling better, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Starting to, yeah. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm glad. Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... I'll mark it up slightly. Sheepy: Jauf: Good, good! You deserve it. ... Ah, right. Sheepy: *Jauf pulls out a wad of cash and shoves it into Cai's hands before shoving the amulet in his pocket* Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Did you even bother to count? Sheepy: Jauf:.... Sheepy: Jauf: You can count for me! You're the math guy! Arsé-kun: *Cai sighs and counts the cash before handing the change back* Sheepy: *Jauf obtains money, yet the money that Cai handed him does not leave Cai's hand.* Sheepy: Jauf:......... Arsé-kun: Cai: .............. Sheepy: Jauf: Hm! Sheepy: *Jauf attempts this again, only to get the same result* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andromalius* You somehow managed to spawn an apple inside of your funds. Sheepy: Jauf: Free apple! Arsé-kun: Cai: ????? >:V ??? Sheepy: Jauf: Cai, do you want an apple? Arsé-kun: Cai: Not from you if it's gonna be like this. Sheepy: Jauf: So cruel... Sheepy: Jauf: Do you mind if I comment on some more underpriced products? Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeah, fine. Are you actually going to take this or- Sheepy: Jauf: Keep the change, also. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Sheepy: Jauf: I've already gotten it back twice. Arsé-kun: Cai: ........... *he pauses and recounts the money* Sheepy: Jauf: *He starts looking at the antiques again* Arsé-kun: Cai: ... If you find anything else of interest, you can just have it. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: Is my money that bad? Arsé-kun: Cai: This is enough to pay all of next months bills and then some. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Only the best for my best friend! Sheepy: Jauf: *He picks up a medallion* Sheepy: Jauf: This one would be perfect for Grif. Arsé-kun: Yog: I agree entirely. Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet. We have a piece of equipment for you. Sheepy: Jauf: It lets one breathe and see underwater. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm? ... I wouldn't drown? Arsé-kun: Yog: As long as you are wearing it? Correct. Sheepy: Grif: Wouldn't the flow of water pull it off? Arsé-kun: Yog: That is up to you to figure out. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... It should be useful. How much is it? Arsé-kun: Cai: I already said Jaufre can take whatever. He paid for it in advance. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.. Thanks Jauf... Arsé-kun: Yog: I would only advise not to wear it at all times. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Yog: What if it loses durability and breaks? Sheepy: Grif: Durability... So I have to never use it so it doesn't break. Sheepy: Jauf: Don't start up with that mentality Arsé-kun: Yog: If you use it sparingly and repair it before it breaks, there will be no issues. Sheepy: Grif: Can it be repaired after it breaks? Arsé-kun: Yog: Most likely. Sheepy: Grif: How do I repair it? Arsé-kun: *Implied flat stare from Yog. He's not answering that.* Sheepy: Grif: ....... Arsé-kun: Yog: I am not going to tell you every single thing, Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh.... Arsé-kun: Yog: Ask around. Someone you've met would know. Sheepy: Grif: Jauf. You can repair it. Sheepy: Jauf: I feel so honored. Arsé-kun: Cai: Do work, get fuckin' paid. Sheepy: Jauf: But get a second person, too, just in case I'm busy or not around... Yes, that too! Sheepy: Grif: You are never busy. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you can harass my brother and make him clean up after your stupid ass, you're not goddamn busy. Sheepy: Jauf: That's on my free time. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck off with that shit. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! You're fun as always, Kay! Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ >:I Arsé-kun: Cai: Popular with the youth as always, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Arsé-kun: Cai: What else are you going to tell me is magical, oh mighty appraiser? Arsé-kun: Cai: And who is it gonna go to? The stupid magician? The smaller stupid magician? My idiot brother? Sheepy: Jauf: This tiara here! *He lifts it up* Would look good on you, my friend! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm not wearing that. Sheepy: Jauf: To answer your question... Sheepy: Jauf: It would go to the smaller mage if I could trust him with it... Sheepy: Jauf:....Well, it could be a lesson! Arsé-kun: Cai: You? The guy we have to trust to not cut our limbs off? Not trusting a kid? Sheepy: Jauf: You don't trust me? Sheepy: Jauf: I'm so hurt... Sheepy: Jauf: ....Not. I know it's you kidding. Arsé-kun: Cai: I was serious. You've tried to dismember me several times. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: But not recently. Arsé-kun: Arthur: To be fair, Jaufre, you really did have a running tendency to dismember people. Sheepy: Jauf: It's merciful. Sheepy: Jauf: They live for another day. Arsé-kun: Cai: It really fuckin' isn't!!! People bled to death and still died, you utter coat hanger! Sheepy: Jauf: That sounds like a skill issue! Arsé-kun: *Yog tries to stifle a snort* Arsé-kun: Cai: Bleeding to death is not a skill issue, I assure you. Arsé-kun: Yog: ...... I cannot believe, Jaufre, that your response to "They bled to death" was "Git Gud". I am making sure to record that for future use. Sheepy: Jauf: Hm? Arsé-kun: Cai: I can't believe Wart defended my point and you didn't even notice. What's this world coming to? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Our king talked? And I didn't hear? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You responded to me. *he floats up to Jauf's level* Is this going to be one of Those days, Sir Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? What days? I feel great! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Please do something about the excess energy before I order you to start making laps. Sheepy: Jauf:.....? Arsé-kun: Cai: I got a better one. Go visit my cat. Maybe play with 'em a bit. Backroom. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! *He gives Merlin the tiara* Wear this and you won't be fatigued... but. Sheepy: Jauf: Upon removing it, any fatigue you built up will hit you all at once. Arsé-kun: *Merlin immediately puts it on to be a Pretty Princess. He... Still has the exhaustion debuff so it ain't gonna help at the moment* Sheepy: Jauf: So, rest well before removing it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Gotcha. Arsé-kun: *He did not and will not "gotcha."* Sheepy: Jauf: Can I trust you not to use it stupidly and get yourself hurt or sick? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean... I can try? Sheepy: Jauf: Don't wear it for too long. Sheepy: Jauf: It could be good for doing homework. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Last thing I was thinking of using it for! Sheepy: Jauf: Well, time to visit Cai's cat! Sheepy: *Jauf exits to the back room* Arsé-kun: *Cai looks at Arthur. Arthur looks at the Tiara. Merlin.* Sheepy: Aru: It looks nice on you, Merlin! You're the prince of the wizards now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I feel pretty and witty and gay. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only one of those is normal! ;) Sheepy: Bedi: Only when wearing the tiara? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Some days I look like trash, I know. Sheepy: Bedi: Everyone does. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bedwyr doesn't, if he's listening. Sheepy: Beddy: *stiffly staggering in* Thank you, my ki... Art. Sheepy: Beddy: *Gently stomping his foot* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, you are alive. That is a good thing. Sheepy: Beddy: *Gently stomping his foot to try to get back proper circulation in his legs* Somehow. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Hey. Check yourself. Sheepy: Beddy:.....? Sheepy: Beddy:.....!!! Arsé-kun: Cai: And glad to see you can talk to Bedwyr and not me, Wart. What am I, chopped liver?? *he reaches up and tugs on Arthur's cheek. Arthur reacts Appropriately* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ow..! Sheepy: *Beddy wraps his tail back around his waist and hidden under his clothes* Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you, Cai. Arsé-kun: Cai: Of course. Arsé-kun: *Arthur frees himself from pain jail and rubs his face. ouch, ouch* Sheepy: Aru: Are you okay, Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I feel as if I definitely deserved that. Arsé-kun: Cai: You fuckin' did. Love you and all, but fuck you too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Thanks, Cai. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai, your dust is gone. Sheepy: Beddy: It's around, but not gone. Arsé-kun: Cai: What. Arsé-kun: Cai: Are you having a stroke? Try that again. Sheepy: Beddy:.......? ....... Arsé-kun: Cai: Did you clean while I wasn't looking? Sheepy: Beddy: The dust is being thrown around everywhere. Arsé-kun: Cai: Great. Fucking ace. I can't wait to clean. Sheepy: Beddy: I couldn't. I just got out from under Cath Palug. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Arsé-kun: Cai: You survived. Great work boss. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course... Sheepy: Beddy: If I died, Merlin would have to take care of Baby. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't see him being thrilled about that. Arsé-kun: Cai: I think he'd rather die. Sheepy: Beddy: Why does nobody like Baby? Sheepy: Grif: Because they cry, scream, and throw up. Good thing I have never been baby. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... *debating making a comment* Arsé-kun: Kay: No, you're definitely bab-Never mind. Never mind. Statement cancelled. That sounds AWFUL. Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Sheepy: Grif: No, no. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Grif: I was born from a character creator. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Kay was trying to flirt with you! Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: *Kay pinches the bridge of his nose, scrunches up his face, and says Nothing* Sheepy: Grif: Being called baby... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Baby. Babe. It works! I call Bedi Babe all the time! Sheepy: Grif:...???? Sheepy: Grif: Like the pig. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No! Sheepy: Beddy: I like pigs. Arsé-kun: Cai: This entire conversation is a fucking dumpster fire. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai... Arsé-kun: Cai: Just calling it as I hear it. Arsé-kun: Cai: I can't believe the goddamn magician lead a double date, a child, and the world's worst poet to my store. And Jaufre. Sheepy: Aru: And my dad! Arsé-kun: Cai: What are you, Mordred?? Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? Arsé-kun: *Cai gestures to Arthur* Arsé-kun: Cai: This thing? Him? Sheepy: Aru: Yes. Arsé-kun: Cai: How?? Sheepy: Aru:....? Sheepy: Aru: Sir Ector is Arthur's dad and you're his brother despite not being directly related to him, right? Sheepy: Aru: So it's the same situation here! Arsé-kun: Cai: .... I am now more confused. You explain things like the magician- Not at all. Arsé-kun: Cai: So you're the squirt Merlin taught. You sound just like him. Explain more. Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Are you asking how we met? Sheepy: Aru: Arthur is very kind and reliable! He's very smart, too. I want to be like him! That's what a dad is like, right? Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm asking how you're related, since he clearly didn't fuck as a ghost thing. Arsé-kun: Arthur: :V Sheepy: Aru: Um... Sheepy: Aru: Mordred had children before he died. Sheepy: Aru: So we descend from them. Arsé-kun: Cai: Why didn't you just say that the first time? Sheepy: Aru: Because I didn't understand the question. Sheepy: Aru: And anyway, I don't want to become someone like him. Arsé-kun: Cai: You better not. I'll smush you into paste. No repeats. Sheepy: Aru: Yes... Sheepy: Aru: If I were to ever become like that, I'd totally understand if you smooshed me! Arsé-kun: *Kay looks over and looks Annoyed™* Sheepy: Aru: But since Arthur's my dad, that makes you my uncle! Unless you don't want to be. Arsé-kun: Cai: As if I have a choice in the matter. Sheepy: Beddy: No longer will I be the solo uncle... Now I have to work hard to be the cool uncle... Sheepy: Beddy:...I won't lose to you, Cai! Sheepy: *Beddy is fired up!* Arsé-kun: Cai: If it's gonna be a competition, I'm not losing to you! Sheepy: Beddy:....! Confident words! But can you back them up?! Arsé-kun: Cai: bitch i breathe fire. Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Beddy:......Aru, you'll remember me even with Cai being the cool uncle, won't you...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Though, that makes me the hot uncle, not the cool uncle. Curse you. Sheepy: Beddy:...! *He stops moping* You're right! Arsé-kun: Cai: When am I not? Sheepy: Beddy: Very rarely... I can't lose!! Sheepy: Aru:??? Arsé-kun: Primo: Glad you two are having fun! *he leans on the counter. Mysteriously, he's covered in giant dusty pawprints and then some* Sheepy: Aru: Teacher! You look like the grandma who was run over by reindeer! Arsé-kun: Primo: I. Do I look like a grandma? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Sheepy: Aru: Well, what does a grandma look like, anyway? Sheepy: Aru: From what I remember, rhe one in the movie had glasses. So Mint fits the bill better than you do. Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, yes, I did get run over by a giant cat and Jauf. Sheepy: Aru: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yep! Sheepy: Aru: I'm glad! Sheepy: Beddy:......? Arsé-kun: Primo: ....? Sheepy: Beddy: Tastes like... panic? Arsé-kun: Primo: Over there. You can handle it. Sheepy: Beddy: *He rushes over to Arthur's side* Sheepy: Beddy: My king... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Sorry, sorry... *he's crammed himself into a corner, trying to calm down and failing* Sheepy: Beddy: It's okay. We shouldn't have brought it up. *He hugs Arthur, spreads out his wings, and wraps them around Arthur. Burrito.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur leans into the hug. Acceptable.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's not alive. It's only his name. He's not here.. Arsé-kun: Primo: *intentionally speaking over that conversation* I gotta see something. Sheepy: Aru: What is it? Arsé-kun: *Primo plucks the tiara off of Merlin and puts it on Aru* Sheepy: Aru:....? Arsé-kun: Primo: I wanted to see how you'd look with a tiara. Arsé-kun: *Cai sees what's going on at the other end of the store and looks elsewhere. Shutting Fuck* Sheepy: Aru: ...? *confused smile* Arsé-kun: Primo: No reason! I just wanted to see! Sheepy: Aru:....?? .... You put it on next, then! Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, do I have to? :) Sheepy: Aru: You would look nice in it! Arsé-kun: *Primo takes it and puts it on* Arsé-kun: Primo: I do wish I could see how I looked. Cai, would you- Sheepy: Aru: Now you're king of the wizards. Arsé-kun: Cai: You'd break any mirror I give you. Eat a bag of shit, wizard king. Sheepy: Aru: Not true! Sheepy: Aru: If you use your phone and swap it to the front camera, it can act as a mirror. Arsé-kun: Primo: ... I didn't even think of that. Arsé-kun: *Primo pulls out his phone and observes self. And then turns with the intention of taking a selfie with Aru and Cai in frame* Sheepy: Aru: In a place like this, it sounds more fun to look for a mirror. It might be haunted! Or cursed! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'd rather not getting cursed today, but thanks. Sheepy: Aru: Too bad. Arsé-kun: *Cai flips off the camera before Primo gets the picture. Oh well.* Sheepy: *Aru smiles for it, though!* Arsé-kun: *Cai doesn't. He doesn't wanna be there.* Sheepy: Aru: You know... this reminds me. Sheepy: Aru: Some say that cameras can steal souls. Arsé-kun: Primo: Gee, I wonder who you heard that from. Sheepy: Aru:...By some I mean Teacher. Arsé-kun: Primo: I already apologized for scaring you. What more do you want? Sheepy: Aru: Do you think there's cameras floating around that do steal souls? Arsé-kun: Primo: Probably! But not here! Sheepy: Aru: What if you as the owner take a selfy with it? Arsé-kun: Primo: Catch me dead on the floor, being forced to take a work break. Sheepy: Aru: Would it really kill you...? Where do the souls go? Inside the camera? So if it took a picture of itself, it would steal the souls it contains. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not having a soul is generally lethal. As for that, I dunno, I don't got one. Sheepy: Aru: There's one guy who sometimes has no soul. Arsé-kun: Kay: The goddamn sparkledog on campus? Arsé-kun: Kay: Shuzo. The sparkledog. Sheepy: Aru: Crow said his name was Snooze-O... Sheepy: Aru: But I've seen him. He's sparkly. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not always. Sometimes he's edgy. Sheepy: Aru: Hmmm... Sheepy: Aru: Everyone has multiple sides to them. Sheepy: Aru: Even Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: *still on Bedi's head* Mrrp? Sheepy: Aru: He enjoys bullying Merlin, but to everyone else, he's nice. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And I still don't know why! Sheepy: Aru: You're competition for Bedi, maybe? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's always done it. I think he just hates me. Sheepy: Aru: He does look a lot like you. Arsé-kun: *Fou stares* Sheepy: Aru: So maybe it's like you with Lucan's girlfriend. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eugh. Sheepy: Aru: It's possible! Arsé-kun: Cai: Bet he thinks you're just a large cat. Sheepy: Aru: Because they look so similar? Arsé-kun: Cai: 'Xactly. Sheepy: Aru:............ Sheepy: Aru: *staring at Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Y'know, like, nya. Sheepy: Aru:.......I can see it! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But he liked grampa Mewlin fine.... Sheepy: Bedi: Like when you won't move so I'm stuck for most of the morning... that's cat-like. Arsé-kun: Kay: get called out, dick wizard. Sheepy: Aru: Mewlin is a cat. You're a fou-cat. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not some little squirrel thing.. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah? Sheepy: Grif:....You have bad taste. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?! Sheepy: Grif: Eating cat food... Arsé-kun: Merlin: What the hell are you talking about? Only you do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Once. He learned his lesson. Sheepy: Grif: Fou eats it. You are a fou. So you must eat it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Absolutely not. I'm sticking with pizza, thanks. Sheepy: Bedi: More variety would be nice... Sheepy: Grif: You are missing out on rocks. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We'd have ice cream, but that keeps getting eaten Mysteriously~~~~ Sheepy: Bedi: I meant like vegetables. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then make em. Sheepy: Bedi: I do. Arsé-kun: *Fou gets off of Bedi to Explore* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Loud cat screech, followed by Fou shooting back into the room and climbing into Bedi's shirt, claws and all* Sheepy: Bedi: F-fou?! Claws, claws!!! Arsé-kun: Fou: *hiss, hiss* Mroooow! Arsé-kun: *... And out lumbers Cath Palug. He barely fit through the door.* Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay!! Let's just leave the other kitty alone, okay? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... big... Arsé-kun: Cai: Cath, what the fuck was that... Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrrrrrrrrr! Sheepy: Bedi: I guess it's the same situation as Fou not liking Merlin... *he's gently petting Fou. pet pet* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wonder.... Arsé-kun: *Merlin reaches out to pet Cath Palug. He remains unbitten and unscratched* Sheepy: Bedi:...No, Fou just hates you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Fou's mean. Sheepy: Bedi: No he's not. He's picky. Arsé-kun: Kay: The only people Fou hates are Grif's family and Merlin. Sheepy: Bedi: And Marrok from earlier. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's a dog. That makes sense. Sheepy: Bedi: But he likes Elyan. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's not a dog. Sheepy: Bedi: But he is dangerous looking. Arsé-kun: Kay: He looks like a bird but somehow stupider. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, yes... Sheepy: *plap plap plap* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, you had to say it. Sheepy: *There are webbed feet approaching.* Arsé-kun: *Fou pokes out of Bedi's shirt* Sheepy: *Elyan enters, wings and tail spread out* Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwwwooooo! Arsé-kun: Cai: NO. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Elyan is here. Arsé-kun: Cai: Get that fucking thing out of my store RIGHT now and immediately. Sheepy: Grif: Why? He is just a water. He can say things. Arsé-kun: Cai: I have had that fucking thing attack me enough times because of Jaufre. Sheepy: Elyan: ...... ....... ...... Arsé-kun: Cai: Fuck off. Sheepy: Elyan: *An imitation of a much younger and more aggressive sounding Jaufre* Caaaaiiiiiiii~ Come out come out where ever you are! Don't hide, you coward! I told you that you would pay for your transgressions upon my return! Arsé-kun: Cai: FUCK OFF! Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Arsé-kun: *Cath leans down and sniffs Elyan* Sheepy: *Elyan stares up at Cath* Arsé-kun: *Cath swats at Elyan's tail. Feathers* Sheepy: Elyan: *back to his normal squeaky Merlin imitation* Hewwwooooo! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hewwoooo! Sheepy: Grif: So talented. Arsé-kun: Fou: Meoow! Sheepy: Elyan:.... meow! Arsé-kun: Cath: Mrrrr. Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Three fous bonding. Arsé-kun: *Cai looks frustrated* Sheepy: Grif: Elyan no longer attacks people. Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't care. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... poor Elyan.... Arsé-kun: *Fou scurries to Elyan and hides under him. He is safe here* Sheepy: *Elyan doesn't mind. This is his friend.* Sheepy: Grif: Isn't the problem Jauf and not Elyan? Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't care still. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Elyan: *Cai voice* I don't care. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fuck. Off. Sheepy: Elyan: *Jaufre voice* Even if we don't see each other again, I'll always consider you my closest friend Arsé-kun: Cai: ... ... Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Arsé-kun: Cai: Someone please get this thing out of my store. I want it gone before I close for the night. Sheepy: Grif: Elyan... Arsé-kun: Cai: Which, by the way, I'm doing. Go home. Sheepy: Grif: Go back into the toilet. Sheepy: *Elyan does not listen. He waddles past Cai to go and harass Jauf* Arsé-kun: *Fou scurries back to Bedi* Arsé-kun: *Cath Palug follows Elyan. Bird. Bird.* Sheepy: Aru: Sorry to keep you for so long. Um... Should I leave the sword here so Arthur can stay for now? Pulling him away now seems, well... Arsé-kun: Cai: No. I don't want that thing here. Sheepy: Aru: *She gives Arthur and Beddy a nervous look* I understand. Arsé-kun: Cai: Now stop calling attention to it. Anyway. Sheepy: Bedi: *He picks up Fou and puts him back on his head* Merlin, we should go now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We should! Oooh, should I handle the return trip...? Arsé-kun: Primo: 14, you are not handling it. You didn't handle the first trip. Don't do this again~ :) Sheepy: Bedi: Then how... oh, will you be bringing us home? Arsé-kun: Primo: I'll do it this once while I'm here. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. We appreciate it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Are we going to wait for Sir Jaufre to make an appearance? Sheepy: Aru: Where did he go? Sheepy: *Beddy has put his wings away* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know. Admittedly.... We could use the short break. Sheepy: Aru: I...um... agree. Sheepy: Aru: He's very helpful but can be hard to keep up with. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're getting a break from that twat?? Thank fuck. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... So sad... Sheepy: Grif: Now I will never use a potion again. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Me and Bedi can do it! Sheepy: Grif: *stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: He WAS teaching us! Sheepy: Bedi: We probably don't have the same range as him, but we can do our best. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I love you. Arsé-kun: Merlin and Kay: :U Sheepy: Bedi: Um... you're welcome. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can say it to us, but not Kay? Sheepy: Grif: About Kay, it means lots and lots and lots... It's very badump-badump. Arsé-kun: Primo: Maybe work this out when you're at home. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Well, um. Thanks for the shit, Sir Old Coot. At least one will be used decently, probably. Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Eat shit, punk. Arsé-kun: Kay: Jump off a bridge. Arsé-kun: *they're getting along!* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you! I hope you get lots of customers tomorrow! Please rest well! And, um... Sorry for leaving Jaufre with you. Arsé-kun: Cai: If he's still here I'm going to get moderately annoyed. Sheepy: Aru: He would be hovering around Arthur relentlessly if he wasn't sleeping nor distracted, I think. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He would. He needs variety in his day to day. Cai, he's your problem now. Arsé-kun: Cai: I wanna return this with a reciept. Sheepy: Aru: Variety is the spice of life. Arsé-kun: Cai: How many other useless phrases did the magician teach you? Sheepy: Aru:............... Sheepy: Aru: So many. Sheepy: Aru: Too many to count! Teacher knows a lot, after all. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm full of 'em! Arsé-kun: Primo: But okay, okay! I'll get the kids and Arthur out of your hair. Sheepy: Beddy: *He looks conflicted* Arsé-kun: Cai: You're coming with me. *he leaves the counter and picks up Beddy by the waist. football carry* I am not dealing with Jaufre by myself. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm stealing this. Good day and get out of my shop. Sheepy: Aru: Have fun, Uncle Beddy! Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you... Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't do anything stupid! Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Please make sure to hold Baby. Sheepy: Beddy: He gets lonely. Arsé-kun: Primo: Uh-huh. Sheepy: *Team Kay finally leaves!* Arsé-kun: *Primo takes everybody home, and immediately leaves. Goodbye. He has wizard things to be doing, like work.* Sheepy: Beddy:....I don't think he's going to hold Baby. Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Why is that your priority? Sheepy: Beddy: Because Baby gets lonely. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best to help you with Jaufre, by the way. Arsé-kun: Cai: Please do. Did you see where I put that hairbrush? Sheepy: *Beddy leaves briefly and returns with the hairbrush* Arsé-kun: *beddy gets his hair brushed again. how exciting* Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, did I tell you that Bors became a writer? Arsé-kun: Cai: That's horrifying. Him of all people? Sir "I can't even spell my name right"? Sheepy: Beddy: His writing, um.. Sheepy: Beddy: It depends. Arsé-kun: Cai: On his ability to spell? Sheepy: Beddy: And his motivation, I think. Sheepy: Beddy: Even the worst of his works is better than some of the things writen about us. Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... I'm gonna have to read one aren't I. Sheepy: Beddy: Of his works? Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeah. So I can complain about it later. Sheepy: Beddy: You may have already if you're an avid reader. Arsé-kun: Cai: He doesn't even use his own name? Arsé-kun: Cai: Oh, like someone's gonna connect him to the ancient knight by "Bors" alone. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Arsé-kun: Cai: There was a kid here today named after you. It means nothing. Sheepy: Beddy: But we do bear some resemblance. Sheepy: Beddy:..... Arsé-kun: Cai: Bet ten bucks you're related somehow. Sheepy: Beddy: Our eyes are both green. Arsé-kun: Cai: .................................. Sheepy: Beddy: *proud* Arsé-kun: Cai: Are you fucking colourblind? Sheepy: Beddy: No, of course not. Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you know what green is? Do you know what purple is? Arsé-kun: Cai: Do you know colors? Do you need kindergarden?? Sheepy: Beddy: But someone once told me when I was younger that my eyes were green with envy... Arsé-kun: Cai: ............................ Arsé-kun: *Cai stops brushing and just stares at him* Sheepy: Beddy: So they must be green. Arsé-kun: Cai: ....... You're so fucking stupid. Sheepy: Beddy: ...Are they not green? Arsé-kun: Cai: They're purple. Sheepy: Beddy:?! Sheepy: Beddy: Urk... Arsé-kun: Cai: Using a mirror won't fucking kill you. Sheepy: Beddy: It'll kill my mood. Arsé-kun: Cai: How can you hate how you look if you've never fuckin' seen it? Sheepy: Beddy: Others act as my mirror. Arsé-kun: Cai: And you think you look exactly the same as you did back then? Shit changes, you twat. If you were ugly back then, who says you are now? Sheepy: Beddy:...... Arsé-kun: Cai: If someone says you're ugly, I'll kill them. Sheepy: Beddy: If I still look like a monster, I'm still ugly, I think. Arsé-kun: Cai: You look like the average basic white bitch. Sheepy: Beddy: You haven't changed much. You're still good looking. Arsé-kun: Cai: I need to shave. Sheepy: Beddy: Sh-shave? You? Arsé-kun: Cai: Hey, I don't want a full beard again. That shit itched. Sheepy: Beddy: Beards... itch? Arsé-kun: Cai: Sometimes. Sheepy: Beddy: I can't grow one no matter how hard I try. Arsé-kun: Cai: Anywho, I'm going to bully you into accepting yourself, you goddamn idiot. Sheepy: Beddy: Cai... Arsé-kun: Cai: Eat shit, bitch. You look fine. So what if you're a little weird? Literally no one cares, idiot. Sheepy: Beddy: But isn't it normal to want better? Arsé-kun: Cai: Sure, but not by putting yourself down. That's why I'm gonna do it and it's your job to tell me to fuck off. Sheepy: Beddy:.....But.... Arsé-kun: Cai: You fucking idiot. Grow some brain cells. *he starts brushing Beddy's hair again* If you had as much brain cells as you do hair, maybe you'd know your own eye color. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't look in the mirror, so how could I know? Arsé-kun: Cai: You can make yourself look better by observing yourself and changing things. Sheepy: Beddy: .....? Arsé-kun: Cai: If you actually take care of your appearance, you tend to look better. Arsé-kun: Cai: Which you fuckin' don't, because you're dumb. Sheepy: Beddy: Ugh.... Sheepy: Beddy:.....I don't know how to. Arsé-kun: Cai: It's your lucky day. Sheepy: Beddy: You're going to teach me? Arsé-kun: Cai: I got nothing better to do this evening. Arsé-kun: *BEDDY LEARNS SOMETHING FOR ONCE! YIPPEE!* Sheepy: Beddy: I feel like I've learned a lot... Sheepy: Beddy: If I do these things, I'll eventually be able to look in a mirror... Sheepy: Beddy: Right? Arsé-kun: Cai: Eventually. Stop being a bitch about it and who gives a shit what other people think. Arsé-kun: Cai: There's some old coot who keeps insisting I shave and I'm just. I'm gonna kick her out of my store for strayin' out her lane. Sheepy: Beddy: Shave.. Sheepy: Beddy: ....I don't want to imagine it. Arsé-kun: Cai: I ain't doing it. I don't like looking I just hit twenty and work at a gas station. Sheepy: Beddy: Good. But won't you need to so it won't get itchy? Arsé-kun: Cai: I trim it. Sheepy: Beddy: So beards can be trimmed. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yes? Sheepy: Beddy: Beards are like hairs that got lost when trying to grow from your scalp... Sheepy: Beddy:........But mine have a good sense of direction. Arsé-kun: Cai: One day I'll understand you. Sheepy: Beddy: I understand you, I think. Arsé-kun: Cai: If you didn't, you'd be offended. Sheepy: Beddy: That's just how you talk. Sheepy: Beddy: It doesn't bother me at all. In fact, it makes me happy hearing it. You haven't changed too much. Sheepy: Beddy: You're often portrayed as someone who's constantly insulting others in thr stories written about us, by the way. Arsé-kun: Cai: Is that wrong? Sheepy: Beddy: Hmmm... Sheepy: Beddy: The ones that portray you as stupid-mean, yes. Sheepy: Beddy: Or lazy-mean. Arsé-kun: Cai: The lazy ones are wrong. I was definitely stupid sometimes. Sheepy: Beddy: That's normal. But not in the way that they portray you. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeah, ok-- Did you just say me being stupid was normal? Sheepy: Beddy: Isn't it nornal for everyone to be stupid somrtimes? Sheepy: Beddy: Even Art, or Merlin. Arsé-kun: Cai: Wart did it more than average. Sheepy: Beddy:...I can't argue with that. Arsé-kun: Cai: You could. I'd just punch you for trying. Sheepy: Beddy: No, you're completely right... ... but he's gotten better! Arsé-kun: Cai: And worse in others. Arsé-kun: Cai: What the hell was that freakout about? Sheepy: Beddy: About Mordred. Sheepy: Beddy: We've had time to heal from all that. It's been a long, long time. But him... Sheepy: Beddy: He's just been slumbering until recently. The events of the Battle of Camlann and the experience of being betrayed are both fresh in his mind. Arsé-kun: Cai: Mr. Show-No-Emotion's breaking, too. About time. I was getting real tired of it. Sheepy: Beddy: He was always feeling those emotions, I think, but just had to swallow them to remain looking like a strong king. Sheepy: Beddy: Now he can finally express them. Arsé-kun: Cai: Finally. Sheepy: Beddy: Meanwhile... Sheepy: Beddy: I know someone else who hasn't changed at all. Arsé-kun: Cai: Meanwhile, fucking Jaufre. Sheepy: Beddy: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Cai: He hasn't killed me yet, or threatened to dismember me. Arsé-kun: Cai: He hasn't thrown shit at me, either. Sheepy: Beddy:....Could he be improving, or causing worse mischief without us noticing? Arsé-kun: Cai: Knowing him? Both. Sheepy: Beddy:...I hope not. Sheepy: Beddy:....He's too quiet... Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe Cath killed him. Sheepy: Beddy: Or maybe he's causing problems. Sheepy: Beddy: By the way. Sheepy: Beddy: Do you have a phone? Sheepy: Beddy: We can add each other as contacts, although I'm not very good at texting. Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeah. It's how the magician harasses me. Sheepy: Beddy: Not through magic? *He looks disappointed* Sheepy: Beddy: That's not very exciting... Arsé-kun: Cai: You think I ever learned magic?? Sheepy: Beddy: You're inherently magical. Arsé-kun: Cai: Having cool stuff doesn't mean I know actual magic like you. Sheepy: Beddy: I guess it'd be hard for you to respond to his messages if he communicated through magic, but most of his messages don't require a response... Arsé-kun: Cai: He just sends the vaguest shit I've ever seen and expects me to understand. Arsé-kun: Cai: Hmmmm... *consulting a clock* Eh, I got time. If Jauf's causing problems, I'll tear him to shreds. Sheepy: Beddy: Is this usually your bedtime? Arsé-kun: Cai: No, but I gotta be up at the asscrack of dawn to hand in some bills. Sheepy: Beddy: You don't just mail them in? Arsé-kun: Cai: Nah, then they won't make it in time. Why wait? Sheepy: Beddy: That's rough... Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Unless they show up themselves, then it'll be some ungodly hour. Sheepy: Beddy: If they do that, you can go back to sleep faster. Arsé-kun: Cai: If they do that and I get woken up, I'll be up all morning. Sheepy: Beddy: Your life sounds very rough... I just sleep as long as I want to. Arsé-kun: Cai: I wish I could do that. Sheepy: Beddy: Even just lying in bed with your eyes closed can help. Sheepy: Beddy: Although, sometimes I have sleepless nights and then end up sleeping through half the day. Arsé-kun: Cai: You ever try using that damn glare of yours on yourself? Arsé-kun: Cai: Wait, that'd need a mirror. Never mind. Arsé-kun: Cai: You're fucked on that one. Sheepy: Beddy: I did once. Sheepy: Beddy: I don't remember too much... Arsé-kun: Cai: Did you at least sit down when you tried? Sheepy: Beddy:......? Sheepy: Beddy: No. Should I have? Arsé-kun: Cai: So you don't goddamn hurt yourself??? Sheepy: Beddy:......... Sheepy: Beddy: *Sheepish grin* ...... Arsé-kun: Cai: The fact that you're still alive today is nothing less than an act of god's kindness. Sheepy: Beddy: So that's where I went wrong... Arsé-kun: Cai: Okay, new rule. Arsé-kun: Cai: If you wouldn't let Wart do it, don't do it. Sheepy: Beddy: ....But.... Arsé-kun: Cai: You can't help him if you're dead. Arsé-kun: Cai: Or at least... Like... You'd want him to sit down for something like that, right? So why wouldn't you? Sheepy: Beddy: I didn't expect it to work, and I didn't feel rested afterwards. Arsé-kun: Cai: New addition: If you think I'd mock you for it, reconsider. Sheepy: Beddy: Now I'll never be sure of anything. Arsé-kun: Cai: Okay, maybe not that. Arsé-kun: Cai: If it'd make me, the maids, and Agravain stare at you, reconsider. Sheepy: Beddy: Now I'll still never be sure of anything. Arsé-kun: Cai: Fucking.... Arsé-kun: Cai: If it would make me and Jaufre stop trying to murder each other and stare at you, absolutely reconsider. Sheepy: Beddy: Now I'll never have to reconsider anything. Arsé-kun: Cai: For fuck's sake! Sheepy: Beddy: Nothing would stop his rampage. Arsé-kun: Cai: Except my death, maybe. Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Cai: Maybe. Hmmm, okay, let me think of something else. Arsé-kun: Cai: If Wart and his kid would think it's a bad idea, it's probably a bad idea. Sheepy: Beddy: I understand. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's riding mostly on the girl. Wart's a dumbass. Sheepy: Beddy: Our king is........ Sheepy: Beddy: Oblivious.... Sheepy: Beddy: Aru inherited some of his sense of bad judgement. Arsé-kun: Cai: This is impossible. Sheepy: Beddy: She wanted to use a ouija board in a graveyard, apparently... Arsé-kun: Cai: ......... Arsé-kun: Cai: Mordred's self-preservation and Arthur's self-preservation balance out, I see. Sheepy: Beddy: It was to speak to our king. Arsé-kun: Cai: How'd that go? Sheepy: Beddy: Or maybe to Mordred... Sheepy: Beddy: Art was in the sword. Arsé-kun: Cai: Question unanswered. Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Gawain picked up. Arsé-kun: Cai: Did he complain? Sheepy: Beddy: He ranted about how our king has the listening capabilities of a rock and can't take advice from anyone. He acts purely on spur-of-the-moment feelings and only considers his actions upon being faced with the consequences of them. Arsé-kun: Cai: Damn, he's right too. Sheepy: Beddy: "That isn't your fault." This was to Aru, so of course it isn't her fault. Arsé-kun: Cai: Is she really Mordred? She shares the looks, but everything else seems... Wrong. Sheepy: Beddy: I doubt it. I think it's just coincidence. Sheepy: Beddy: After all, there's a Gawain running around with the same sun powers as the one we knew. Arsé-kun: Cai: That's still getting inherited?? Sheepy: Beddy: Apparently. Arsé-kun: Cai: How long until someone inherits "Kills you with a tree branch"? Sheepy: Beddy: She mentioned meeting a Tristan, too... Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Probably a nuisance. Sheepy: Beddy:....Who claims he can fly. He's walking comic relief. Not like the one we knew, even if he is close to Lance and Lot. Arsé-kun: Cai: There's. There's. Two??? Sheepy: Beddy: Both reincarnations of Lancelot, according to Lionel. Arsé-kun: Cai: Why did he get two?? Sheepy: Beddy: His soul split into two, I guess? Arsé-kun: Cai: Nerf that punkass. Sheepy: Beddy: And then there's a Guinevere. Arsé-kun: Cai: Since I did die, would that Kay kid be m- You gotta be kidding me Sheepy: Beddy: Aru described her as kind and big sister like, but she's close to Lance. Supposedly, she's a delinquent. Arsé-kun: Cai: Great, if they stay together that's the end of that bullshit. Who fuckin' else? Sheepy: Beddy: And, well, you're here... so I think he's his own person...? Arsé-kun: Cai: Jaufre and that Griflet kid prove otherwise. Sheepy: Beddy: Mordred, Mordred, Agravain, Gareth... Sheepy: Beddy: Gaheris... Arsé-kun: Cai: What, was there a fad of naming kids after us? Arsé-kun: Cai: Explains a lot. Sheepy: Beddy: Here's something really strange. Sheepy: Beddy: The Bedivere from earlier.... Sheepy: Beddy: He has an older half-brother named Lucan, and he has butler tendencies. Arsé-kun: Cai: At this point? I'm just gonna assume it's a reincarnation unless proven otherwise. Sheepy: Beddy: They even look a little similar. Arsé-kun: Cai: And then there's the magician. Sheepy: Beddy:...Maybe more than a little if I'm remembering correctly, but memory's a flawed thing... Ah, yeah, and his father's name is Corneus, just like my Lucan's. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, all the Merlins are named Merlin. Arsé-kun: Cai: Original. Sheepy: Beddy: Until they adopt another name. Sheepy: Beddy: He's Merlin the XIV. Arsé-kun: Cai: Did the magician ever bother? Sheepy: Beddy: No. Sheepy: Beddy: One of the Merlins changed his name to Meril Lynn. Try saying that quickly... Arsé-kun: Cai: Original......... But hold on. 14? Sheepy: Beddy: Meril Lynn... Meril Lynn... Merilynn... Merlin. Sheepy: Beddy: 14, yes. Arsé-kun: *Cai doing math.png* Sheepy: Beddy: By the way, it's every two generations. Arsé-kun: Cai: That doesn't even make sense. Sheepy: Beddy: Merlin the 13th's child was not Merlin the 14th. That's his grandchild. Sheepy: Beddy: 2 is directly Merlin's child. Sheepy: Beddy: 3 is 2's grandchild. Arsé-kun: Cai; That's stupid. This is stupid. The magician is stupid. Sheepy: Beddy: 3 has had children since then, but even if those children have grandchildren, they won't count towards the Merlin counter, I think. Sheepy: Beddy: By the way, you'll never guess his wife. Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't want to. Arsé-kun: Cai: I think I'd rather have a stroke. Sheepy: Beddy: The Lady of the Lake. You know, the one who hates Merlin. Arsé-kun: Cai: ........... Sheepy: Beddy: It's really a huge mess, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Cai: This sucks ass. Sheepy: Beddy: But he's a larger wife guy than Jaufre. Sheepy: Beddy:...It may be an exaggeration. But he's close. Sheepy: Beddy: Many-a-times have I gotten half asleep texts from him rambling about how much he loves Vivian... Arsé-kun: Cai: I don't wanna have this conversation anymore. I've learned too much. This sucks. I want booze. Sheepy: Beddy: So sorry. Arsé-kun: Cai: I woulda learned anyway. Arsé-kun: Cai: And I can't drink, I have to get up later. Sheepy: Beddy: Better not to drink anyway... But I could use my eyes to wipe your memories of this! *smug* ... I'm kidding, of course. Arsé-kun: Cai: Don't. I'll probably need it. Sheepy: *There's pawing at the front door* Arsé-kun: Cai: .... Hold on. Arsé-kun: *Cai leaves scene* Sheepy: *Marrok is at the door with a skeleton hanging out of his mouth.* Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok? Why? Sheepy: Marrok: *chew chew chew* Arsé-kun: Cai: Stop bringing bones into my house! You don't even know what happened to it! Sheepy: Marrok:.....? Arsé-kun: Cai: *ughhhh* Sheepy: Marrok: *He drops the skeleton infront of him* Arsé-kun: Cai: I am NOT touching that! Sheepy: Marrok: *He steps over it and walks further into the house. Marrok, your bones! Pick your bones up!* Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok! Clean up after yourself! I can only sell skeletons as models so many times before it gets weird! Sheepy: Marrok: *He whines before picking it up and dumping it right in front of the house* Arsé-kun: Cai: That's worse, actually. Thanks so much. Sheepy: Marrok: *He exits with the skeleton briefly before returning* Arsé-kun: Cai: Yeah, screw that guy. Sheepy: *Marrok is pleased!* Sheepy: Marrok: *He heads further into the house. He has important dog things to do.* Arsé-kun: *Cai closes and locks the front door before going back to Beddy* Sheepy: Beddy: You sell live skeletons? Arsé-kun: Cai: Only like.... Three times. Sheepy: Beddy:...Three? Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok keeps bringing them back to chew on. Sheepy: Beddy: Marrok.... Arsé-kun: Cai: Marrok, if you find Jauf, let me know. I think he's dead. Arsé-kun: Cai: Anyway. Arsé-kun: Cai: All this shit made me kind of tired. Maybe I'll get sleep tonight. Sheepy: Beddy: I hope so. Arsé-kun: Cai: Me too. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm tired, too, although... Sheepy: Beddy: Weird things happen when I sleep sometimes... so maybe I should try not to. Arsé-kun: Cai: Who cares. I've seen you in the morning. It's still better than Marrok. Arsé-kun: Cai: He's goddamn nude. Sheepy: Beddy: He's covered in fur. Sheepy: Beddy: He's supposed to be covered in fur. Arsé-kun: Cai: You wouldn't believe the technicalities that fall under "clothes". Arsé-kun: Cai: I've seen him nude more often than anyone else in my entire life, and I was married. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm so sorry. Arsé-kun: Cai: I'm dying. clearly. Sheepy: Beddy: I've wondered sometimes how someone could take a shower like that. Arsé-kun: Cai: Swimming trunks count as clothes. Sheepy: Beddy: So he has to take two showers.... Sheepy: Beddy: One in swimming trunks, and one in a shirt. Arsé-kun: Cai: Or just socks if he feels stupid. Arsé-kun: Cai: Imagine how awful that must be. Sheepy: Beddy: Socks... in a shower? Can you imagine how that must feel? Stepping in a puddle in socks... Arsé-kun: Cai: Awful. Actually bad. Sheepy: Beddy:....He's really the toughest Round Table Knight around. Arsé-kun: Cai: Definitely up there. Arsé-kun: Cai: ... Well, I'm gonna see if I can accomplish anything. You can stay if you want. Just don't fuck with the shop or put the tv volume over 15. Arsé-kun: *Cai leaves with the intent of laying down for at least a little bit.* Arsé-kun: Cai: God Dammit Jaufre! Sheepy: *Jaufre has stolen Cai's bed.* Arsé-kun: Cai: ..... Bastard. Arsé-kun: *Cai shoves Jauf out of his way and sits down. Get fuck out way* Sheepy: Jauf: *Half asleep* How cruel... Arsé-kun: Cai: Shuttap. Sheepy: Jauf: No, you shut up. Arsé-kun: Cai: If you insist. Sheepy: Jauf: But don't actually. Arsé-kun: Cai: Can't do both. *he lays down and glances at Jaufre* Make up your damn mind. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Cai: Now shut up. I might actually get an hour of sleep for once. Sheepy: Jauf: Fine, fine. Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, back at campus!* Sheepy: Bedi: This isn't how I imagined I'd be spending the evening... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's how most of our evenings have gone. Sheepy: Bedi: That's true. We haven't had a normal evening really since... Arsé-kun: Kay: Since Griflet. Arsé-kun: *Lot is reading a dnd rulebook like that's a normal thing to do, meanwhile. DnD... In space.* Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, exactly. Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh, I ain't complainin'. Something stupid had to happen to round today out. Sheepy: Tristan: Oh, how sad, how sad... *harp strum* For someone as so beautiful as me to have to wait, and wait... Sheepy: Bedi: Wasn't today weird enough? Arsé-kun: Kay: Weird, not stupid. Arsé-kun: Lot: We'd wait for you, Tristan. You can wait. Sheepy: Tristan: You would? Arsé-kun: Lot: Of course. Sheepy: Tristan: Oh...! You fill me with joy! How kind you are! Sheepy: Tristan: If you can wait, Gawain can wait. You're right. Arsé-kun: *Lot glances at Gawain* Sheepy: Gawain: *He's half asleep (or maybe fully asleep) in his chair* Arsé-kun: Lot: .... We really should've sent him back, huh. Sheepy: Tristan: Worry not. He is just resting his eyes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Like how you do, or actually? Sheepy: Tristan: ....... Sheepy: Tristan: If you search for the answer, you may find it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hm, yes, okay, I'd better google that. Arsé-kun: *Kay proceeds to not do anything* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... you believe it could be found on google...? Sheepy: Tristan:....No. The answer... is in your heart! *harp strum* Arsé-kun: Kay: Sarcasm, dipshit. Sheepy: Tristan: So you say. Sheepy: Tristan: However... Sheepy: Tristan: I have decided that it's not! Arsé-kun: Kay: I have decided! Shut the hell up. Sheepy: Tristan: How fruel!!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Fruel. Sheepy: Tristan: Cruel! Arsé-kun: Kay: Would it be fruel to repeat that? Sheepy: Tristan:...... Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... Sheepy: Tristan: I see! Kay is the lowest of low! Arsé-kun: Kay: Is that new?? Arsé-kun: Kay: I thought everybody knew that already! Sheepy: Bedi: ...? Sheepy: Tristan: You make fun of the slip ups people make... Arsé-kun: Kay: Bitch, I make fun of everything, including myself. Sheepy: Tristan: How uncouth! How ungentlemanly! And finally... Sheepy: Tristan:........ Sheepy: Tristan: Brave words coming from Bay! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Yeah, okay, that's fair. Sheepy: Bedi: Typos and slip-ups are entirely natural. Sheepy: Tristan: *Harp strumming* Arsé-kun: Kay: hey what up i'm bay and i'm bay. Sheepy: Tristan: When you send me such messages, the meaning is lost on me... Arsé-kun: Lot: Be glad I don't show you the typos my DM makes. Good lord. Sheepy: Tristan: I need not see them. Arsé-kun: Lot: He speaks in typo. I'm impressed but I hate it. Sheepy: Tristan: How horrible... Sheepy: Tristan: I could never play DnD with him. Kay, you can be the DM. Sheepy: Tristan: It's your destiny. *harp strum* Arsé-kun: Kay: Tristan, what the fuck does that mean? Sheepy: Tristan: *Stare* You do not know of DMs? DnD? Your lines? Arsé-kun: Kay: I know two of those. How does those lines you see connect to this at all? Sheepy: Tristan: Your lines have changed, yet the tune you play is the same. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Right. About that..... Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, do we pummel our man of the hour for being stupid, or do we pummel him for being stupid? Sheepy: Tristan: I wonder how they would sound if I played them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bad. Sheepy: Tristan: Making horrible noises is my job! Sheepy: Tristan: Now, sit still, Kay. Arsé-kun: *Kay tenses up* Sheepy: *Tristan Approaches.* Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Kay's death lines like a harp cord.* Arsé-kun: *The single note reverberates like someone hit a low note on the chimes* Arsé-kun: *Kay yelps and pulls away from Tristan* Sheepy: Tristan: ....... Arsé-kun: Kay: I still hate that!!!! Sheepy: Tristan: It sounds different than Gawain's. Sheepy: Tristan: Your sound is very different... I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: No shit?? *he starts rubbing where Tristan plucked* Ugh... Sheepy: Tristan: It sounds more... hopeful, I think. *He closes his eyes* You have changed since the last time I plucked it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't wanna talk about it. Sheepy: Tristan: *He sits down again* Sheepy: *Gawain, meanwhile, has leaned over onto Lot. He's too busy napping to notice. Sorry, Lot.* Arsé-kun: *Lot doesn't mind. This is normal* Sheepy: Bedi: I hope he's okay... I'm feeling worried... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm just glad Lucan isn't being given that sorta power. He'd kill himself with it, easy. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... So let's all agree to not tell him about that. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Let's hope Merlin doesn't accidentally let that information slip to him. Sheepy: Tristan: Your secret is safe with me because he does not believe anything I say anyway. Sheepy: Tristan: Now then.... Sheepy: Tristan: Let me play you all a song to pass the time... Here's Wonderwall. Arsé-kun: Kay: I expect it to change into something else. Don't disappoint me. Sheepy: *Tristan begins playing Wonderwall.* Arsé-kun: *Jack leans around the corner, completely visible for once (clothes) and Probably annoyed. Can't tell. Can't see his face* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, hello... Sorry for the disturbance. Sheepy: Tristan: *pause* My name is Tristan. Arsé-kun: Jack: I know who you are, nuisance. Sheepy: Tristan: So, you've figured out my secret identity... Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... now that you know, I cannot let you leave alive. Arsé-kun: Jack: You can't see. Why should I be afraid of you? Sheepy: Tristan: Hm? Sheepy: Tristan: I cannot see what is around me, of course... but I can see you. Arsé-kun: Jack: I hope so. I'm dressed. Sheepy: *Tristan opens his eyes and looks over at Jack, looking glassy-eyed as usual.* Sheepy: Tristan: You should keep your chest protected. Death lurks there for you more than anywhere else. Sheepy: Tristan:....Although this is typical. Arsé-kun: Jack: They don't let the legally insane guys wear body armor, so fuck me I guess. Sheepy: Tristan: Good luck to you, then! Sheepy: Tristan: Yes, you are a completely normal level of ugliness! Arsé-kun: Lot: Tristan, you can't keep saying that without an explanation. Sheepy: Tristan:....? Sheepy: Tristan: How do I explain that? Sheepy: Tristan:...... Sheepy: Tristan: I can let you hear the song of your heart. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's not do that, now. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't. Sheepy: Tristan: You are red lines. Sheepy: Tristan: Otherwise, you are just a silhouette in darkness. Sheepy: Tristan: You understand. Arsé-kun: Jack: I don't, but I want to. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm... I can demonstrate, as long as you promise not to get angry. Arsé-kun: Kay: If he kills you, it's your problem. Sheepy: *Tristan approaches Jack.* Arsé-kun: *Jack crosses his arms.* Sheepy: *Tristan plucks one of Jack's lines* Arsé-kun: *Psycho-theme violin noise. First note only* Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... I see. Arsé-kun: Jack: ..... Can't say I enjoyed that! Sheepy: Tristan: Do you understand? Arsé-kun: Jack: And you see this regularly? Sheepy: Tristan: Whenever my eyes are open. Arsé-kun: Jack: You've got all my interest. I'm stealing you tomorrow. You don't get a choice in the matter. Sheepy: Tristan:...? Sheepy: Tristan: What are you stealing me for? Arsé-kun: Jack: I'm gonna do my damn job for the first time in forever! Sheepy: Tristan:??? What is your job? Arsé-kun: Jack: Optometry! Ain't that ironic? Sheepy: Tristan:...? Arsé-kun: Jack: The guy who nobody can see, studying that of all things! Sheepy: Tristan: I understand now. Arsé-kun: *kay wisely decides to keep shut fuck* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Unfortunately for everyone, I've survived my own stupidity. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin...! Sheepy: *Merlin gets a hug from Bedi. He was worried!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You waited for me? Seriously? Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Sheepy: Bedi: All of us did. Sheepy: Bedi:...Except Tristan. I don't know what you would call what he was doing. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you heard the worst noises imaginable, that was him. Sheepy: Tristan: Tristan-ing, of course. I would suggest trying it, but only Tristans are capable of it. Arsé-kun: *Jack gets dragged off by the collar by Raph. No More of That, please.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: So you were being awful again? Nice. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Don't do it to me right now! Sheepy: Tristan: Of course not. Sheepy: Tristan: You are my friend. I would never pluck your strings. Sheepy: Bedi: You have done this to all of us... Arsé-kun: Kay: Then what the fuck am I? Sheepy: Tristan: This is the Tristan of the present. Sheepy: Tristan: You had your lines plucked by the Tristan of the past. Sheepy: Tristan: Present Tristan has not plucked your strings. Obviously, you are a friend. Arsé-kun: Lot: Mysteriously, no one present fully trusted Tristan's words. Perhaps they knew it would happen again. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... That will be the betrayal of Future Tristan. Arsé-kun: Lot: The future is now, pal. Sheepy: Tristan: In that moment, Future Tristan will say... Sheepy: Tristan:...."I pluck the lines of all my friends." *He plucks one of Gawain's lines* Sheepy: *This instantly wakes up a very confused and distressed Gawain!* Arsé-kun: Lot: Good evening, Gawain. Tristan happened and we're leaving. Sheepy: Gawain: Why...? Why?? ... *He stretches* ..... What? Did I fall asleep? Arsé-kun: Lot: Almost immediately. Sheepy: Gawain: I'm very sorry about that. It's really late for me. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's past seven. Of course you did. Sheepy: Gawain: I wanted to stay awake until Merlin returned. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mission failed! We'll gettem next time! Sheepy: Gawain: Good to see you're feeling better! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lesson learned. ^^;; Arsé-kun: Merlin: But yep, I'll live. Sheepy: Bedi: You won't do that again, will you? You'll use it properly? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....... I'll.... Try? Sheepy: Bedi: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: To be fair!! It got knocked off of me! Sheepy: Bedi: It did, yes... Arsé-kun: Merlin: So not entirely my fault! Sheepy: Gawain: Have you tried working out to see if it gives more endurance with using magic? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I think I'd rather write an essay, thanks! Sheepy: Gawain:.....? Arsé-kun: Kay: He's being a coward. Sheepy: Gawain: If you start small, it shouldn't be too difficult. Arsé-kun: Kay: If we're off tomorrow, I might join you. Depends how bored I am. Sheepy: Gawain: Good to hear it. I'd like to have the company! *Tired grin* Arsé-kun: Lot: We're going now. We're not risking any of you falling asleep on the walk back. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... I would never. Arsé-kun: Lot: Not intentionally. Sheepy: Gawain: I'd like to go home and sleep. Arsé-kun: Kay: Typical. Arsé-kun: *They go back to the dorms! yippee.* Sheepy: Tristan: I will stay up a while longer. I am not tired yet. Arsé-kun: Lot: Agreed. It's too early. Sheepy: *Inside of the dorm room is... Minecraft!* Arsé-kun: *I hope it's more than just Minecraft* Sheepy: *Grif is watching Lance play Minecraft.* Arsé-kun: *This makes far more sense* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Cube man. Arsé-kun: Lance: Yep. Arsé-kun: *Great conversation!* Sheepy: Grif: Why do you kill them? Arsé-kun: Lance: So they don't kill me first. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Hmmmmm... The stakes are very high... Arsé-kun: Lance: ... You don't think I'll actually die if I die in game, do you? Sheepy: Grif: If you die in the game, you die in real life. Arsé-kun: Lance: If that was it, I'd be dead. Sheepy: Grif: Zombie... Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm not. Sheepy: Grif: That is what a zombie would say. Arsé-kun: Lance: No, I'm fairly certain they can't speak. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong. Sheepy: Grif: Zombies can speak. Sheepy: Grif: But only some zombies. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Huh. You'd know better than I would. Sheepy: Grif: You know a lot,too. Arsé-kun: Kay: the fuck is happening in here. Sheepy: Grif: Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: I am now happening in here. Sheepy: Grif: He is playing CrimeMine. Arsé-kun: Lance: Not it's name. Sheepy: Grif:..... Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, minecrap. Sheepy: Grif: Maftcraft. Sheepy: Tristan: I know of this game. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maftcrine. Arsé-kun: Lance: ...... *Being hurt spiritually* Sheepy: Tristan: It is in outer space. Arsé-kun: Lance: That's star craft. Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... I see. Arsé-kun: Lance: no you don't. Sheepy: Tristan: So you say. Arsé-kun: Kay: Actually, can you? Or can you just see the tv sorta? Sheepy: Tristan:.......*thinking* Sheepy: Tristan: I can just see light. Arsé-kun: Kay: Huh. Sheepy: Tristan: Speaking of which, apparently I must awaken early tomorrow so I may be tested upon by a mad scientist. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who said it was early? Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway Gawain's dead to the world and I'm bored, so I'm gonna steal your kitchen. Anybody want anything specific? Or am I free to go a little insane? Sheepy: Tristan: Give me your finest cuisine and I will judge you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Depends what's in your kitchen. Sheepy: Tristan: I know not. Arsé-kun: Kay: Whatever you had when you left. Sheepy: Tristan: I do not cook. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Right. Sheepy: Tristan: Make me your finest dish. Arsé-kun: Kay: What, do you think I have all goddamn day?? Sheepy: Tristan: For me? Of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't. It's way too late for that shit. Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. Sheepy: Grif: I do not love you either. Sheepy: Tristan:........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Get fucked. Sheepy: Tristan: *sob, sob* Sheepy: Tristan: Ohhh... how sad... how sad... *harp strum* Arsé-kun: *Lance finally glances away from Minecraft* Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Hm... Arsé-kun: Lot: Tristan... Sheepy: Grif: Do not cry or you will attract the attention of the Sandbox Clown. Arsé-kun: Kay: *returning from the kitchen* Grif? What the FUCK did that mean?? Sheepy: Grif: Well. Sheepy: Grif: You know. Arsé-kun: Kay: No?! Sheepy: *This made Tristan stop crying and just stare.* Sheepy: Grif: The Sandbox Clown. Arsé-kun: Kay: You know, I don't wanna know actually. Bye. Sheepy: Grif: It comes from the other side of the moon. Sheepy: Grif: It is attracted by tears because it believes that they are coming from children. Sheepy: Grif: It consumes children. Arsé-kun: *Yog brings up a Foe Detail page. Most of the menu screen is censored. The picture is just a picture of the moon* Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... Griflet? When did you get this entry, exactly? Sheepy: Grif: When I witnessed it, of course. Arsé-kun: Yog: My question remains unanswered, actually. Sheepy: Grif: Well. Sheepy: Grif: I have witnessed its dietary habits. Sheepy: Grif: It was lured to a crying child. Sheepy: Grif: It soothed the child, brought them away from the rest of the group... and consumed them. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... I have no data on any of this. Sheepy: Grif: You did not comment on it at the time. I simply thought we were ignoring that this happened. Sheepy: Grif: I did not stop it because I was given every status affliction possible by seeing it. Arsé-kun: Yog: I most certainly did. Sheepy: Grif: The Sandbox Clown is an EX+ Boss. One is never supposed to witness it in its true form. Its mask that it wears is only effective for children. Sheepy: Grif: Do you ever see a strange shadow on the moon? Sheepy: Grif: Do you ever feel it staring back at you? Sheepy: Grif: Do you feel like prey, frozen in the sight of a predator? Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet, please stop scaring the mortals. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... But... Sheepy: Grif: It's all true. Arsé-kun: Yog: I do not doubt you, but this is not something they will need to be concerned with. Sheepy: Grif: But... once you've seen it, it's seen you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Free nightmares. Thanks so much. I'll forget about it by tomorrow. Now shut the hell up. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Sheepy: Grif: Kay is mean. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ain't new. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad! Arsé-kun: -Friday, November 26th- Arsé-kun: *As promised, Kay went to Get Sick Gains with Gawain.* Sheepy: Gawain: You came! Arsé-kun: Kay: I said I would. Arsé-kun: Kay: What, did you think I'm a liar? Sheepy: Gawain: No, of course not. Sheepy: Gawain: Not intentionally. Sheepy: Gawain: Tristan does it often. Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you calling me Tristan?? Arsé-kun: Kay: How dare you. *joking* I need to make your death look like an accident, bucko. Sheepy: Gawain:?! Sheepy: Gawain: Now you sound like Agravain... Arsé-kun: Kay: If I chuck enough potatoes at your head, I'm sure I can get away with it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Or would you eat them out of the air, potato man? Sheepy: Gawain: Of course not!! Arsé-kun: Kay: >:) Sheepy: Gawain: I'm not a trained seal, nor am I a dog... I could never accomplish that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why not? Sheepy: Crow: If you two kill each other, I'll be forced to work despite being on break. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, it's you. Sheepy: Gawain: You look familiar... Sheepy: Crow: I am Crow! It is me!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Didn't think you were the type to be here. Sheepy: Gawain:....Milk farmer? Are you here to major in milk? Arsé-kun: Kay: If you guys are gonna start some clown to clown communication, I'm gonna be over there. Sheepy: Gawain: It wasn't a literal question. Arsé-kun: Kay: Let me tease you in peace. Sheepy: Crow: I'm not old enough to be a college student. Sheepy: Crow: I'm 16. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're spared. For now. Sheepy: Crow: Yeah! Just watch me knock high school out of the park! Arsé-kun: *Kay doesn't have a comment. He's here to do shit and he gonna do shit* Sheepy: Crow: Ehehehe! I'm going to become a college student before you know it! Then you can't laugh at me! *proud grin* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *stopping briefly* To major in what? Being a clown? Sheepy: Crow:...? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Right, you're too dense to insult. Sheepy: Crow: Such a major exists? No, no. Business. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Huh. Okay. Sheepy: Crow: You need to know a lot to run a business. Sheepy: Crow: By the way, do you buy milk? Arsé-kun: Kay: When we need it, yeah, why? Sheepy: Crow: Ehehe... depending on the brand, the milk you're buying may be from my farm! Arsé-kun: Kay: How thinly spread are you? Do things exist that you're not involved in?? Sheepy: Crow:? Sheepy: Crow: Uhhh... Sheepy: Crow: Well, probably? I'm not the center of the universe. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, that's Grif's grandpa, probably. Lucky us. Sheepy: Crow: ...Huh. Must be tiring work. Sheepy: Crow: It's always expanding, so you always have to keep moving to be in the center. Arsé-kun: Kay: What if it moves around them, though? Sheepy: Crow: Like the universe is always expanding in a way to ensure that Grif's dad remains the middle of the universe? Huh! Sheepy: Crow: That's a lot of responsibility. In a way, it means he's keeping everything in order. He can never physically leave to explore the universe he's helping support, either. Arsé-kun: Kay: It wouldn't surprise me.... But I've heard from him, so he's got some sorta time I guess. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Not personally. Sheepy: Crow: What a guy! He's kinda reminiscent of Teacher! Always hardworking! A little too hardworking, but there's nobody out there who can take his job, so he can't really take breaks for very long. Arsé-kun: Kay: There's a few guys that fit that description, I think. Sheepy: Crow: Eh... Well, the one I mean is Boss. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, not Aru's teacher, then. Same deal with him, apparently. Sheepy: Crow: Never met him! Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucky. Sheepy: Crow: Is he that bad? Boss isn't bad at all. Arsé-kun: Kay: The wizard's a nuisance. Sheepy: Crow: Ehhhh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Wait. Hold on. Lionel? Sheepy: Crow: That's the guy. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's... He sure is. Sheepy: Crow: Well... Sheepy: Crow: He became a reaper for one reason. Arsé-kun: Kay: To keep his friend's work going? Sheepy: Crow: Uh... not really. Sheepy: Crow: It's so he can monopolize the rights to taking his brother's soul. His brother can't die because of it, although all the other reapers think it's funny so they let it happen. Sheepy: Crow: After all, he did declare that he would be his brother's killer. Arsé-kun: Kay: And that'd be that Bors guy, right? Sheepy: Crow: That's the guy! Arsé-kun: Kay: He runs a DnD game for one of my friends. Speaks in typo? That guy? Sheepy: Crow: Exactly him! He's been around for over a thousand years! Sheepy: Crow: Be careful who you make mad, huh? They might seize your right to death if you aren't careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hmm. I'll keep that in mind. Sheepy: Crow: Although now that we know about it, I'd guess that better protections will be put in place to prevent something like this. Arsé-kun: Kay: Damn. Dreams of immortality, shattered. *he's joking, I think* Sheepy: Crow: Well, if you ever need someone to pick up your soul, I could be your guy! Although, I'm in the violent death department. You'd think the Angel of Death wouldn't be confined to a department, but... Right now, everything is just a mess. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd rather not. Already--- *he stops, remembering Gawain is there* ... You know. Sheepy: Crow:...Right! Sheepy: Crow: Sorry, that's not really an offer most people want. Arsé-kun: Kay: Whatever. Backup's backup. Sheepy: Crow: That's me! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *he spots something, picks up his eyepatch to get a better look, and goes back to what he was doing* Sheepy: Gawain: *He pauses working out, concerned* Is there something in your eye? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Yeah. My eye. *he flips it back down* Sheepy: Gawain: A normal phenomenon! Arsé-kun: *Crow gets rushed by an Unidentified Tiny Leopard Thing.* Sheepy: *Crow, in a panic, whips around and accidentally knees him!* Arsé-kun: *Goodbye, unidentified fucking thing* Sheepy: Shuu:....Crane ⭐️ Sheepy: Crow:....???? *looking around* Arsé-kun: *Kay goes back to working out. No comment. just a smirk* Sheepy: Crow: Snooze-O? You're here? What was that? Arsé-kun: *Rom (re)appears, holding his stomach but at least being a good sport about it* Sheepy: Shuu: Crane, stand still ⭐️There's a bug on you ⭐️ Sheepy: Crow: Rom!! Arsé-kun: Rom: Shuu, don't. I deserved that. Sheepy: Shuu:...Hehe ⭐️I wasn't going to do anything ⭐️ Arsé-kun: Rom: Hey, Crow. Good shot! Sheepy: Crow: Th-that was you?! Arsé-kun: Rom: If I say yes, do I get a counter? Sheepy: Crow: Ehehehehe! That was my crimson knee! Arsé-kun: *Rom socks Crow in the shoulder.* Sheepy: Crow: Yowch!! Arsé-kun: Rom: Now we're even. Sheepy: Crow: It doesn't feel like it...Arsé-kun: Rom: Then take your best shot! Sheepy: Shuu: You're right ⭐️ That's because I haven't gotten my revenge yet ⭐️ Arsé-kun: i do not remember how this man Arsé-kun: Rom: Shuu. No. Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe ⭐️ You've been spared today, Crane ⭐️ Sheepy: Crow: My NAME is CROW!!! Arsé-kun: Rom: Do you know how long we've been waiting for you to show up? Sheepy: Crow:....Huh? Arsé-kun: Rom: .... About twenty minutes. We just got here. Sheepy: Crow: Huh????? Arsé-kun: Rom: And of course neither Yaiba or Aion could be bothered to leave their rooms once we got here, so good luck with that. Sheepy: Crow: Ugh... Sorry, I've been here for a while. Arsé-kun: Rom: Can you not take a joke today? We just got here. Sheepy: Crow: I felt impatient waiting around and ended up hanging out with Kay instead. Sheepy: Crow:? Sheepy: Crow: So it hasn't been twenty minutes? Arsé-kun: Rom: ....Crow. Arsé-kun: Kay: Most intelligent conversation I've had all day, and there goes all the IQ in the room. It's gone. Sheepy: Crow:....."We've been waiting for you for twenty minutes. We only just arrived now"... ...to the gym, I thought. Not to the campus as a whole. Arsé-kun: Rom: The campus as a whole. You think Aion or Yaiba would be caught dead in here?? Sheepy: Crow: Well, I thought they were waiting in their rooms or something. Sheepy: Crow: Shuu and you together can be "we", yeah? Arsé-kun: Rom: .... Real literal day for you, huh? Sheepy: Crow: Huh... I guess so. Arsé-kun: Kay: Local moron spread so thin his brain's running on empty. Get this booboo bitch outta here. Sheepy: Crow: I'm not dumb... Arsé-kun: Rom: Clearly not, considering you managed to lose me in the minute I was here. Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe ⭐️ Sorry for the interruption to your workout, Cain ⭐️ Make sure to have lots and lots of fun ⭐️ Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't mind, Shithead. I won't, just for you. Sheepy: Shuu: I'll gladly watch you suffer. *A smug, slightly sadistic grin spreads across his face, uncharacteristic of his brightly colored hair and outfit* Arsé-kun: Rom: Shuzo, please. Sheepy: Shuu: ... *The cutesy smile returns.* Hehe ⭐️ Just kidding ⭐️ Did I get you? Hehehe... ⭐️ Arsé-kun: *Kay just rolls his eye(s) and moves on with his life* Sheepy: Crow: Lead the way! Arsé-kun: Rom: Right now? Sheepy: Crow: Why not? Arsé-kun: Rom: At least let me work out first! Sheepy: Shuu: You're leaving your band waiting ⭐️ You're just as bad as Crane and him making us wait "20 minutes"... ⭐️ Hehe ⭐️ Arsé-kun: Rom: He doesn't need me there! Sheepy: Shuu: You don't care about what he did over the break? Arsé-kun: Rom: Of course I do! Sheepy: Crow: Break? There was a break? Arsé-kun: Rom: Yaiba and Aion considered it a break. I did work. Sheepy: Crow: ...I guess taking breaks sometimes is good. Sheepy: Crow: But I feel totally left out! Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe... (star) Arsé-kun: Rom: Too late, Shuu, the moment already passed. Sheepy: Shuu: I didn't feel left out. Sheepy: Crow: Of course you didn't. You guys all got to hang out. Arsé-kun: Rom: Okay, fine. I can work out later... *clearly pained saying this* Sheepy: Shuu: I would've dragged you away if you'd started. Arsé-kun: Rom: What?! Why?! Sheepy: Shuu: Because I refuse to go listen to those three without you to serve as meat shield. Arsé-kun: Rom: You don't need to go either! Sheepy: Shuu: Well, you know. Arsé-kun: Rom: No, I don't. Inform me. Sheepy: Shuu: It turns into baby fights whenever you don't step in to sort it out. Arsé-kun: Rom: You only had to say that my fists needed to be there. Sheepy: Shuu: The twins and I get along very well (star) Although I worry about how they're distant with each other (star) Sheepy: Shuu: You're the glue holding your band together. Arsé-kun: Rom: .... Arsé-kun: Rom: Let's just go. Sheepy: Crow: I was ready to leave like twenty minutes ago!!! Arsé-kun: Rom: Start Running! 🔥 Sheepy: *Crow turns and flees, laughing.* Arsé-kun: *Rom chases after him* Sheepy: *Shuu takes his time, strolling leisurely.* Arsé-kun: *Despite everything, Shuuuuuuuuuuzo gets there first.* Sheepy: Crow: E...ehhh?! Arsé-kun: *Crow gets rammed into by Rom and his lack of brakes* Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe (star) You two are so slow (star) Sheepy: Crow: Yowch! Look where you're going, Rom! Arsé-kun: Rom: I can't stop on a dime like you can! Sheepy: Crow: I never saw him pass us... Arsé-kun: Rom: You wouldn't... Magical git. Sheepy: Shuu: Oh, I would never cheat (star) Arsé-kun: Rom: Yes you would! Sheepy: Shuu: I took my time. Slow and steady wins the race, after all (star) Arsé-kun: Rom: Just admit you cheated! Sheepy: Shuu:...... Sheepy: Shuu: There were no rules. Sheepy: Aion: ...*Looming in the doorway* So. A puny rodent has decided to nest within these hallowed grounds. Arsé-kun: Rom: Don't be like that already. Sheepy: Crow: Aw, shaddup, Wimpion! This isn't just your place. Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Legend of the return of the Crow! *he leans out around Aion* He lives! Hence, as do we! Sheepy: Aion: Hmph... This Dark Sun God graces these grounds with his presence. Therefore, it is his. Sheepy: Crow: Ehehehe! I'm not gonna die so easily! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: We haven't seen you at all! Share the legends of your exploits! Sheepy: Crow: I took a giant cattle soul to Eden! Sheepy: Crow: I'd like to say it was a really cool fight, but there were lots of people around. I couldn't unleash my crimson power around them. Not unless I wanted them to be scarlet smears on the walls! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Hence, you had to restrain your power... Legend of understanding! Sheepy: Crow: So instead I used... *pose* the power of conversation! Sheepy: Crow: Exactly! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: And you succeeded just with your words! The Legend of Crow's charisma only grows! Sheepy: Crow: Ehehehehe! *His tail is wagging happily* It does, it does! Only to be expected! Sheepy: Crow: In a line of work like this, you can't rely too much on fighting. Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Exactly! Hence, having a skillset able to both fight and converse is a necessity, especially when you are required to move fast! Sheepy: Crow: You sure know a lot, Yaiba! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Legend of need to know a lot of information! Sheepy: Crow: I could totally see you bringing cattle souls to Eden with your Ryukenden. Arsé-kun: Yaiba: I think you're best suited for the job, hence I'll stay back here! Sheepy: Crow: I'll be the best of the best! Just watch my crimson passion! Ehehehehe! Sheepy: Crow: By the way, what did you do over the break? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Legend of speedrunning! I also wrote a legend's worth of lyrics! Sheepy: Crow: Eh?! You've written lyrics? Lemme see! *tail swishing* ... That's not what you were speedrunning, is it? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Nope. I wrote lyrics between fnaf runs, hence I may not have finished some lines, but that isn't important! Sheepy: Crow: Any work's good work! Sheepy: Aion: How terrifying... I could not watch... Sheepy: Aion: Those entities... Sheepy: Aion: They appeared in the Dark Sun God's dreams.... Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Hence, legend of I offered to give you all the lore prior! Sheepy: Aion: ....The dark sun god trembles before them. Sheepy: Aion: You are very brave. Sheepy: Crow:????? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Oh, does death not know of five nights at freddys? Sheepy: Crow: Is that the one with the bear? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Yes! That is Freddy! See--- [Omitted] Sheepy: Crow: I know Freddy. Sheepy: Crow: He sings. Like me! Arsé-kun: *Yaiba is approximating how much Crow knows. Preparing. Preparing. Taking a shot of 5 hour energy. Perparing* Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Would you like to know the plot?? Sheepy: Crow: There's a plot? Arsé-kun: *Yaiba begins explaining the plot of Five Nights at Freddys in Excessive Detail. There is, unfortunately, a plot.* Sheepy: *Crow quietly listens. And listens. And listens. And starts getting fidgety. And listens.* Arsé-kun: *Rom does not. Rom straight up leaves. Rom is not dealing with that.* Sheepy: Crow:????????? Arsé-kun: *Someone is having fun, at least. It's Yaiba.* Sheepy: Crow: Hey, so... Sheepy: Crow: What's an animaltonic? Arsé-kun: *Yaiba stops mid-sentence.* Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Oh, it's like charles entertainment cheese. a robot. Sheepy: Crow: Who's that? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: ... It's a robot, hence, the point is they're robots except when they aren't but most of them are with the excepti[omitted] Sheepy: Crow: Robot, huh... Sheepy: Crow: Just like the pundam things you like building. Sheepy: Crow: Is Freddy a pundam? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: If Freddy was a pundam, the night guard wouldn't have standed a chance! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Anyway where henceforth was I... Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Right! Legend of the Virtual Reality, don't worry, after this is only one more so you'll be free, yueni! Sheepy: Crow: Virtual reality... such a thing exists... Arsé-kun: *yaiba doesn't correct crow. he just moves on to security breach* Arsé-kun: *rom comes back, having done several laps and 100 push ups meanwhile. that's how long it's actually been. twenty minutes.* Sheepy: Shuu: Rom... Arsé-kun: Rom: Yes? Sheepy: Shuu: You ditched me (star) Arsé-kun: Rom: I was just outside! You have legs! Sheepy: Shuu: I do, yes. Sheepy: Shuu: But I'd miss this fascinating tale. Arsé-kun: Rom: ... *he tunes in for a few moments* ah. Sheepy: Shuu: Although... Sheepy: Shuu: Isn't he missing the lore of all the books? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: *interrupting his own sentence* THERE'S BOOKS?! Sheepy: Shuu: There's a ton of them. It's a whole separate universe. Sheepy: *Aion is napping through all this.* Arsé-kun: *Aion does not dream of electric sheep or electric bears despite the conversation. I mean. the lore dump* Sheepy: *He instead dreams of honeybuns.* Arsé-kun: *Crow is freed from FNAF loredump. He's learned more than he ever needed to. He won't retain most of it.* Sheepy: Crow: Huh.... Sheepy: Crow: Man, I learned a lot today! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Did? Did you learn something else today? Sheepy: Crow: I learned about Freddy. And some other things. Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Your turn to share, hence, I need a moment! Sheepy: Crow: The security guard's dad lives at the center of the universe. Arsé-kun: *Yaiba turns his head to look at Crow so fast he almost gets whiplash. His glasses almost fly off. How do his glasses stay on if he has animal ears? His face costs the studio 10k to render* Sheepy: Crow: I mean on this campus. Not the one who fights Freddy. Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Well, yeah, I assumed that much at least! Sheepy: Crow: Isn't that weird? Doesn't that mean he's scary strong? Arsé-kun: Yaiba: That'd mean he'd be unreasonably powerful... Sheepy: Crow: ......... Sheepy: Crow: If we fought him, we'd totally lose! Even Rom! Arsé-kun: Yaiba: Even Aion? Sheepy: Crow: Of course. Arsé-kun: Rom: Then get training!!! Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe (star) Training won't help you here. Sheepy: Shuu: You have a death wish? Arsé-kun: Rom: If the security guard can beat these things, why can't we? Sheepy: Shuu: *stare* Arsé-kun: Rom: What? Just insult me already. Tell me I'm an idiot and get on with it. Sheepy: Shuu: You saw what happened to Crow. Arsé-kun: Rom: .... Somehow that's worse. Sheepy: Shuu: You're lucky you didn't have lasting damage. Arsé-kun: Rom: There's nothing weaker than that? At all? Sheepy: Shuu: Aren't you talking about fighting Griflet's dad? Arsé-kun: Rom: I was, but if that's not doable, let's go a level lower. Sheepy: Shuu: His dad has power over space and time and was locked away for being too powerful. Arsé-kun: Rom: ... A few levels lower. Sheepy: Shuu: Let's start on level ones (star) Arsé-kun: Rom: Something we could actually fight against if we needed to! Sheepy: Shuu: Yes. Exactly. Sheepy: Shuu: Level ones. Don't start high. Sheepy: Shuu: And not alone. Arsé-kun: Rom: So bring you with me! Arsé-kun: *Yaiba is trying to work his brain around the sheer scale required to be in the center of the universe. How did that have kids? How did.* Sheepy: Shuu: ...Me? Arsé-kun: Rom: Sure! You know what's what! Sheepy: Shuu: Dr. Watson would be very displeased with me if I did that and collapsed. Sheepy: Shuu: Maybe someone who can't get manipulated easily. Arsé-kun: Rom: I fight! You tell me what to punch! Sheepy: Shuu: That's.... Sheepy: Shuu: During combat, communication is hard. Sheepy: Shuu: I don't think that will work. Arsé-kun: Rom: We'll figure something out!! Arsé-kun: *That's enough of that. Back to the guys we care about* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, you're back! Arsé-kun: Kay: We're back. Nothing happened for once. Sheepy: *Gawain is quietly mulling things over.* Arsé-kun: *odd, but not unusual* Sheepy: *Gawain is giving Kay the occasional anxious glance. He's been quiet since Crow appeared.* Arsé-kun: *Kay has noticed this but doesn't know what to say to him. It's actually sorta awkward* Sheepy: Agravain: What happened between you two? Arsé-kun: Kay: Beats me. I was talking to a noisy little rat and he just stopped talking to me after that. Sheepy: Gawain: Something has just been nagging at my mind. Arsé-kun: Kay: How to get a new concussion so you don't suffer from concussion withdrawal? Sheepy: Gawain: I thought your other eye didn't work... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Yep. Sheepy: Gawain: But that isn't my business... Sheepy: Gawain: There's also you implying you've died before. That's also... not my business. Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh? When'd I say that? Sheepy: Gawain: When the reaper said he would pick up your soul if you died a violent death. Sheepy: Gawain: You implied you already have. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do I look dead to you, Gawain? Sheepy: Gawain: Well, it's not my business... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're making it your business! Sheepy: Gawain: But Griflet doesn't look dead... Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif's got his dad. Arsé-kun: *Gawain, look at how correct you are because he's getting defensive.* Sheepy: Agravain: And who do you have? *He's got a sadistic grin.* Arsé-kun: *Kay sorta just throws his hands up* Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you want a literal answer or the depression answer? Sheepy: Agravain: Go on. Give me your best answer. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why? Will I get stabbed if I don't? Sheepy: Agravain: *grin* Arsé-kun: Kay: That'll get you nothing and you know it! Sheepy: Agravain: Maybe not you, considering your... support. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you for once just say the things you want to say? Sheepy: Agravain: You'd rather I spout off hypotheses rather than squeezing you until you squeak? Arsé-kun: Kay: Can't you hold a conversation without threatening someone? Sheepy: Agravain: Of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not seeing evidence. Sheepy: Agravain: Yet you supposedly see out of a blind eye and have come back to life before, according to my brother. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Fine, fine. That eye works a little sometimes, all right? Are you happy? Sheepy: Agravain:...And? Sheepy: Bedi: I'm glad your eye is slowly recovering, Kay! Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. Arsé-kun: Kay: Right now it's.... *he flips the eyepatch up, blinks* Nope, shit's broke. Sheepy: Gawain:...Sorry, Kay. Sheepy: Gawain: I just saw your hair was going white so prematurely and thought that whatever happened over the break must have been stressful enough to cause that. Sheepy: Gawain: And when you implied you died, I wondered if that was it. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Let's go with that, actually. Sheepy: Gawain: ...So, you really... Arsé-kun: Kay: For about half a minute. Sheepy: Bedi: But you are standing with us here and now, and that is what matters... *Bedi is clearly trying to help end the subject. Unfortunately, it instead sounds like he's diminishing the situation. He will realize this at 3 in the morning and be unable to sleep.* Sheepy: Gawain: Well, it looks good on you! But don't stress too much or you'll end up looking like Merlin. Sheepy: Gawain: Well, it looks good on you! But don't stress too much or you'll end up looking like Merlin. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I end up looking like dick wizard.... Well, dye exists. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Hair dye. Sheepy: Bedi: I was about to say.... Sheepy: *Gawain has an awkward expression on his face, guilty about infringing on Kay's privacy.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Eh, you guys woulda found out anyway. Arsé-kun: Kay: But Bedi, you? You didn't know?? Sheepy: Bedi:........I...... Sheepy: Bedi: *He's struggling to smile. He will not cry!* ...Am very happy that you are still here. Nobody told me this happened, but... Sheepy: Bedi:.....I am sure it was to prevent more panic than there needed to be. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Seriously..? *he's thinking* I could have sworn I mentioned it in front of you... Sheepy: Bedi: You didn't. Arsé-kun: Kay: And No One told you?? Sheepy: Bedi: This is my first time hearing of it. Arsé-kun: Kay: ???? Sheepy: Bedi: But that doesn't matter, yes? What's important is that you're okay. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course, I have no familiarity with this situation, but... if you ever need someone to lean on, I am here. Figuratively and literally. Arsé-kun: Kay: Want me to date it for you? So I can strangle somebody for not telling you after? Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Day we all bailed from here. I get Aru not talking about it... Grif's a dumbass... Jaufre. Sheepy: Bedi:....Those three would not mention it, yes. Sheepy: Bedi: But, I see... It's been a while. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's fine. I didn't even tell Merlin. If he knew, you definitely woulda. ... Everyone would've. Sheepy: Bedi:....Well, thank you for letting me know. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't thank me. I wasn't gonna tell anyone else. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... I can understand that. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Could be worse. Could be more of us here, not that I'll stop you if you tell. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course I won't. That's your choice to make, although you've already told almost everyone you know. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ They're behind me, aren't they? Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck me running. Sheepy: Tristan: Your tune had changed. This does not shock me. Sheepy: Tristan: So, too, did your lines. Arsé-kun: Kay: Couldn't you twats tell me you were behind me or something? Sheepy: Tristan: Hoho... Sheepy: Tristan: And ruin your friend to friend communication? Arsé-kun: Kay: More like "and now everyone feels bad", except mcbastard over here. Sheepy: Tristan: Had it been your boyfriend, I would have happily interrupted. Sheepy: Tristan: But since it was your friend, I would never do such a horrible thing. Arsé-kun: *Lot's just uncomfortable. Lance moreso, somehow. Forbidden knowledge.* Sheepy: Agravain: Oh, I feel horrible. Arsé-kun: Kay: No, you don't. Sheepy: Agravain:......Hmm. You're right. I don't. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Anyway, thanks for fuckin' asking. Wouldn't of told you guys otherwise. Sheepy: Agravain: Well, the rabbit ran off, so if you have any other deep, dark secrets you want to tell but not have him hear, now is your time. Sheepy: Gawain: You're welcome? *He is unsure if Kay is serious or not.* Sheepy: Gawain: I should have just left it alone, anyway. I'm sorry, Kay. Sheepy: Gawain: I won't try to pull sensitive information out of you again. I promise. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's fine. I'll live. Arsé-kun: Kay: I hope. Arsé-kun: Kay: If it happens a second time, I'll be sure to announce it. Sheepy: Gawain: Don't let it happen a second time. Arsé-kun: Lot: Or a third. Sheepy: Agravain: Not unless you want to start competing with Griflet. Arsé-kun: Kay: I could never compare. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... You know what? I may as well explain my dumbshit decisions, but not this minute. I'd rather everybody be here than having to do it more than once. I'll lose whatever nerve I've got if I have to do it twice. Arsé-kun: Kay: You twats get to be awkward for a bit. I'm gonna go make sure Bedi's just going to tell Merlin or Lucan and nothing else. Sheepy: Agravain: Me? Awkward? Arsé-kun: Kay: Not you, chucklefuck. Sheepy: Agravain: *evil grin* Arsé-kun: Kay: If I didn't mind blood on my hand, I'd punch that grin off your face. *he's kidding. I think.* Sheepy: Agravain: As if you could. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I'm not taking that bait. I'll be back later. Sheepy: Gawain: Be careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: Of course. Sheepy: Gawain: Makes sense to me! Arsé-kun: *Kay heads out. Let's find Bedi.* Arsé-kun: *Kay gets outside and then finally realizes how utterly impossible this is gonna be.* Arsé-kun: *meanwhile* Sheepy: *Bedi is crying by a lake. Glaaki's lake. The lake with Glaaki in it. The lake of which contains Glaaki.* Arsé-kun: *The lake Bedi shouldn't be at. The lake containing the human-enslaving alien slug. The lake* Sheepy: *But it is the lake he ended up at. Nobody will interrupt him crying here. Probably.* Arsé-kun: *Other than the slug. Hopefully.* Sheepy: Bedi: Ugh... He's the one who suffered... but nobody even thought to tell me... Sheepy: Bedi:.....But even if he'd told me, what could I do? Sheepy: Bedi: Always a third wheel, always a third wheel... Ugh... It's not my area to intrude. Sheepy: Bedi: It was nice when I first moved in... But everyone has left me behind. ...I don't want to follow them... Sheepy: Bedi:...But it's not their fault. These things just happen... Arsé-kun: *Bedi's companion just kinda nods, not being entirely sure what to say* Sheepy: Bedi:....My apologies. I shouldn't be ranting to you. Arsé-kun: Aza: I don't mind. However..... Can you ever really know what is going to happen? Sheepy: Bedi: You can't. I thought we'd be close friends forever, and... Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Is this all it takes to end such a thing? Sheepy: Bedi: It's a buildup. Sheepy: Bedi: It's just another thing. Arsé-kun: Aza: There is no way to remove it? Sheepy: Bedi: I... don't know. Arsé-kun: Aza: There is always a way to remove something... Sheepy: Bedi: The distance between us is so far now. Smiling quietly in the background, always being left behind... Now, being entirely left out... Arsé-kun: Aza: You cannot keep up? Sheepy: Bedi: I... well, they want to go on adventures. Fight. Be heroes. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay has seemed happier than he has in forever. This change is good for him. Sheepy: Bedi: But I am not someone looking for adventure. I do not want to be a part of their battles. Not because I don't care. I couldn't handle it. They're very strong. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Even the best of humans crumble to ruin when completely isolated. Sheepy: Bedi:....So I should probably find other friends. Arsé-kun: Aza: That is not what I said. Sheepy: Bedi: ..? Arsé-kun: Aza: Even mighty heroes can fall without support. That is usually how they die if it is not direct. If no other human cares about them, why care about themself? Sheepy: Bedi: Do you mean Kay will become isolated if I were to find new friends...? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Perhaps. Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not make a habit of attempting predictions. Too complicated. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay already has many companions. He doesn't need me. Sheepy: Bedi: And I... Sheepy: Bedi: Being the backup friend in case his other relationships fall through... Waiting, never growing myself.... Sheepy: Bedi: I.... I don't think it's right. Arsé-kun: Aza: Are you? Are you sure? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, ever since he began trying to be a hero, the distance between us grew, and our interactions lessened. Arsé-kun: Aza: Then add more? Sheepy: Bedi: Simpler said than done. Arsé-kun: Aza: Interact more. Sheepy: Bedi: Omce again, simpler said than done. Arsé-kun: Aza: ? ?? Sheepy: Bedi: How do I, um... Sheepy: Bedi: Well, he's regularly out. When he's inside, he's interacting with others. Sheepy: Bedi: And anyway... Sheepy: Bedi: I don't want to be an afterthought. I don't want to be an annoying gnat, either. Arsé-kun: Aza: If I were.... Unhappy, with one, I would show that. If you are unhappy with one, show that.... Gnat? Sheepy: Bedi: Gnat, like, um... When you're eating and a gnat flies around your face? Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Bug? Sheepy: Bedi: And it forces an interaction. Arsé-kun: Aza: Awful. Terrible. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, exactly. You see why I don't want to act like one? Arsé-kun: Aza: I do not like bugs. What were you saying? Sheepy: Bedi: That I want to find friends that I can relate to instead of just being a backup. Sheepy: Bedi:....But simultaneously, he's very important to me. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Is it possible.... Ah... How do I say... Y'ahlloig..... Arsé-kun: [TL: I think....] Arsé-kun: Aza: Is it possible you are incorrect? Sheepy: Bedi: I... um... Sheepy: Bedi: Of course, anyone can be wrong. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... ... Hold on. Sheepy: Bedi: ......? Arsé-kun: Aza: ........ I cannot say part of this, as it will ruin this. What I can say.... He is looking for you. Sheepy: Bedi:...... Sheepy: Bedi: I need to clean up my face, then, before he sees me. Sheepy: Bedi: *He starts rubbing his face with a handkerchief* I can't trouble him like that. Arsé-kun: Aza: Why? If you are hurt, you show it. Sheepy: Bedi: It isn't right. Arsé-kun: Aza: Leaving one of your own behind also is not, if I understand correctly. Sheepy: Bedi: *He inhales sharply. He looks less like he was crying, now, at least.* Sheepy: Bedi: Ahaha, well, you can bring a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Why not? Sheepy: Bedi: It's up to the horse to decide. Arsé-kun: Aza: Horses can make decisions?? Sheepy: Bedi: But just because the horse refuses to drink, you shouldn't refuse to drink, too. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Sheepy: Bedi: To phrase it differently... Sheepy: Bedi: You may introduce your friends to things that make you happy, but you can't force them to share it with you. Sheepy: Bedi: And if they won't, that doesn't mean you shouldn't indulge in it. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I... I see. Arsé-kun: *Aza is thinking, or at least trying.* Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize for troubling you with all this. Thank you for listening to me. You've made me feel a lot better. *He gives Aza a smile* Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I have never heard those words in that order before. Th.... So..... You are welcome? Sheepy: Bedi:....? That's surprising. You're a very good listener. Arsé-kun: Aza: I. ... No. I should be gone before he reaches here. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahaha... Thank you. If you're ever troubled, feel free to come vent to me. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Um. Thank. You? Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... I forgot to leave. Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry. See you. Sheepy: Bedi: Stay safe! Arsé-kun: Aza: ... He is already here-- .... ? Arsé-kun: Aza: ??????????? Sheepy: Bedi: He is? Sheepy: *Bedi looks around* Arsé-kun: Kay: Unfortunately, I'm here. Awful, I know. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay, you didn't have to chase after me. I just needed some time to think, and I didn't feel like I could in the dorm. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *he glances at Aza, and sits down on Bedi's other side. He is NOT questioning this* Sheepy: Bedi: But... thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I sure did. I still wanted to talk to you. Sheepy: Bedi:.....? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... This sucks. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahaha, I'm all ears. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm shoving my heart in your damn ear whether you want it or not. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course I do. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I thought you knew. I'll start there. I really thought you knew. Sheepy: Bedi: If I had known, I would have said something to you. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I knew you didn't, you would've been the first guy to know. You're always the first guy to know. Sometimes the only guy. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Bedi: I'm always happy to lend an ear for you, even if I can't help very much. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks. I don't think I could dump on anyone else.. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Wasn't even some grand event. Not even something special. Just did something goddamn stupid.... And here I am, acting like nothing's changed when that's clearly bullshit. Sheepy: Bedi: I understand. Everyone makes mistakes. You weighed your options and decided that was the best one in the moment. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I didn't even consider how it'd fuck you guys up, or at all. I didn't even consider you. Sheepy: Bedi: Even so... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... It wasn't the best decision. It was incredibly fucking stupid. Sheepy: Bedi: You realize that now, but hindsight is 20/20. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hindsight makes me wanna.... ... Not great. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: If you wanted to kick my ass for being a right cunt, I'd bend over and ask for it. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course not. Sheepy: Bedi: You've been working really hard. Arsé-kun: Kay: At fucking everyone up. Sheepy: Bedi: That's not true. That was just an error of judgement. Arsé-kun: Kay: You were there. You saw how they looked when they found out. That's... Not what I wanted. Sheepy: Bedi:.... Sheepy: Bedi: I know. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... You too. Especially you.... The only two I'm not worried about are Agravain and Lucan. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahaha, they're troublesome at times. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ain't we all at times? Arsé-kun: Kay: But.... Arsé-kun: Kay: I keep saying "the guys", like you're included there.... You're not. Sheepy: Bedi:..... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're my goddamn brother. I can do better. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay.... Sheepy: Bedi: I'm just glad that you've found something that you feel like you can devote yourself to. Sheepy: Bedi: You seem much happier. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Do I? I'm not feeling much better. Sometimes it's better for a little bit, but... Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize...I just thought you were. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe I am. I can't tell. Sheepy: Bedi: I won't decide for you if you are or not, but from my outside perspective, you seem happier. Arsé-kun: Kay: You don't. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm happy on your behalf. Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 16 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... ......... No. Something's still wrong here. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, this lake has had strange happenings in the past. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe it would be better if we headed home. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... Are you? Changing the subject on me? Arsé-kun: Kay: Me, king of poorly doing that? Sheepy: Bedi: Of course not. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just kick my ass already. What is it, Bedi? Sheepy: Bedi: It's cold... Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedi. Sheepy: Bedi:...So let's go. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedivere. Sheepy: Bedi: *He stands up* ...Okay? Arsé-kun: Kay: How the fuck am I supposed to talk to you if you leave? Sheepy: Bedi: You plan to stay here all night? Arsé-kun: Kay: If you're gonna leave me here, I guess so. Arsé-kun: *Kay seems hurt* Sheepy: Bedi: Of course not. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then just goddamn tell me already. Sheepy: Bedi: I don't have anything to tell you... Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't believe you. Just get it over with. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm just feeling stressed from all the new people I'm suddenly living with. I'm not used to this. Lucan is worrying me, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Did you just dodge a topic by admitting something else? Sheepy: Bedi: Of course not. Arsé-kun: Kay: Impressive. I should learn that technique. I just get stuck. Arsé-kun: Kay: But stop dancing around whatever it is before I throw us both in the goddamn lake. Sheepy: Bedi: There isn't anything else. Why does there have to be something else? Arsé-kun: Kay: Because you're being dodgy and... No, that's it. Am I doing something wrong? Sheepy: Bedi: No, you aren't. I can be worried over my brother! I can be stressed when things change! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Well, okay... Sheepy: Bedi: Kay... let's go home, okay? It's cold. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I told the guys I'd explain when I got back if I had the nerve.... I lost the nerve. Sheepy: Bedi:..I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gotten snappy. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're allowed. Arsé-kun: Kay: Feel free to demolish me anytime, Bedi. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course not. You've done nothing wrong. *He gives Kay a strained smile* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Somehow I don't believe that. Not you, I mean. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahaha. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, all's well that ends well, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... What part of this is going well? Sheepy: Bedi:........Hmmm... Sheepy: Bedi: We visited a nice lake, didn't we? We had a long walk, too. Sheepy: Bedi: We'll have a long walk on the way back, too, so that's an opportunity to enjoy the scenery. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can't waiiiiiiiiiit. *he drags himself up off the ground* Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe one day, we'll be able to sightsee. Arsé-kun: Kay: Without something going wrong. Sheepy: Bedi: Just normal tourism. No monsters. No worries about paths. Arsé-kun: Kay: I goddamn wish. Sheepy: Bedi: If we all wish hard enough, maybe it'll come true. Arsé-kun: *Kay doesn't comment.* Sheepy: Bedi: *He starts heading home* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... .... Sheepy: Bedi:...You aren't coming? Arsé-kun: Kay: I dunno. Get back here for a moment. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay? Sheepy: *Bedi returns to Kay.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Sorry for fucking this up for you. Sheepy: Bedi: I'm not sure what you're talking about... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Doesn't matter. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahahaha, did you mess with something of mine? Sheepy: Bedi: If you broke it, I'm not mad at you. Arsé-kun: Kay: No. Sheepy: Bedi:.....? Arsé-kun: *Bedi is suddenly given a hug!* Sheepy: Bedi:......! Sheepy: Bedi:.......*He slowly returns the hug.* Sheepy: Bedi: I understand losing your nerve with a topic this serious. But... I know they would all listen to you. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... That's not it, but thanks. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. I'm here to support you however I can. Arsé-kun: *You know when something is very upsetting, and it makes your heart tight but also heavy? And for a moment, everything seems worse? That's Kay right now.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Thanks. If you need anything... Well, I'm not the guy to ask but I can at least try. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. Thank you. *He smiles* Sheepy: Bedi:...We probably should head home soon. Arsé-kun: Kay: We should. Sheepy: *Bedi starts walking home!* Arsé-kun: *Kay trails behind him* Arsé-kun: *They eventually get back. The other guys did not need to organize a search party.* Arsé-kun: *Kay still thinks something is wrong, but really doesn't know what. It's probably just him.* Sheepy: Gawain: You're finally back! Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. Arsé-kun: Kay: With my incredible time powers of moving 60 seconds every minute, I still took.... Like, an hour. Sheepy: Gawain: Well, it could've been longer. Arsé-kun: Kay: I only had to go across the entire campus. Sheepy: Gawain: It was a good workout, I bet! Arsé-kun: Kay: That it was. Give me a minute to find the nerve I lost, though. Sheepy: Gawain: Of course! Arsé-kun: *Kay jokingly looks around the room for his lost nerve. Bedi, do you have it? Fou, do you have it? Slime he hasn't been bothered to name, do YOU have his lost nerve?* Sheepy: Bedi: Are you looking for something! Arsé-kun: Kay: My lost nerve. :3 Arsé-kun: Kay: Instead I found three places to clean, fifteen cents, and about five bottle caps. Arsé-kun: Kay: Instead I found three places to clean, fifteen cents, and about five bottle caps. Sheepy: Bedi: All with one quick skim!? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I need to clean badly. Sheepy: Bedi: I can help, of course! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd love that. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, of course! Arsé-kun: *Kay picks up his slime. Stop eating cobwebs. Don't eat that coin. Stop that* Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh, this is good enough. C'mon, Bedi, I got explaining of my dumb shit bad decisions to do. I should be banned from bad decisions. Sheepy: Bedi: ..........? Sheepy: Bedi: Did you want me to come with you? Arsé-kun: Kay: How am I supposed to explain my terrible no-good decision making skills to you if you're not there? ... Also, yes. Sheepy: *Bedi gets up and joins Kay* Arsé-kun: *Kay and Bedi go to the other room, where the other guys are. Including Merlin, who looks somewhere between annoyed and confused. Even he didn't know* Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bedi, did you know about this? 'Cause I didn't. Sheepy: Bedi: No. Not until earlier when he told everyone. Arsé-kun: *Merlin moves to sit on Bedi's other side* Sheepy: Agravain: Well, go on. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, fuck you. Sheepy: Agravain: Still haven't collected your nerve? Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you lay off for ten goddamn seconds? You wanna hear it or not? Sheepy: Agravain: Why would I stick around if I didn't? Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause you're a bitch. Sheepy: Agravain: Hah. So you say. Arsé-kun: *Kay sighs, sits up a bit straighter, and relays what he remembers of "Grif is making bad decisions and fuck so will I" (also known as draft 14) featuring the Nightgaunt (whose deal he never actually learned), and the Defiler (he intentionally avoids using any other description but he DOES take a moment to actually describe it). He's... Definitely missing a bunch of information.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Anyway, don't do that. Don't... Don't do that at all. *he pauses to look at Lance. Lance looks sheepish* Sheepy: *Bedi stays silent. He's unsure of what to say.* Arsé-kun: *It's awkward.* Sheepy: Gawain: Of course! Arsé-kun: Lot: I think it's safe to say we won't unless it's an absolute emergency, and even then it's unlikely. Sheepy: Gawain: Yeah, exactly. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good. I don't want you guys gettin' involved anyway. .... That sounds worse than I meant it to. Let me try that shit again. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just fuckin' don't. Sheepy: Gawain: I won't. Sheepy: Agravain: I have little interest in enacting heroics. Arsé-kun: Kay: Shocking. You'd probably manage to torture somethin' instead. Sheepy: Agravain: You never know. Arsé-kun: Kay: You probably already have. Arsé-kun: *Kay's slime, meanwhile, goes off on an adventure! ... Of wedging itself between Lot and Tristan. Hello! I am here now* Sheepy: Tristan: Hmhm. Sheepy: Tristan: Jello... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *he lowers his voice and leans over to Bedi* Especially don't want you doing anything stupid. Sheepy: Bedi: I won't be fighting. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good. You're the only damn person in this room that can make a goddamn decision and actually stick with it. Sheepy: Bedi: Of course. You don't have to worry. Arsé-kun: Kay: Too bad. I'm gonna anyway. If shit happened to you, I'd kill everybody even slightly involved in it. Sheepy: Bedi:....... Sheepy: Bedi: I don't want you getting blood on your hands for me. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... .... Okay, maybe not that, but you know what I meant. Sheepy: Bedi: *He seems unsure.* Sheepy: Bedi: I think I understand, maybe. Sheepy: Bedi: But I don't want you to put yourself in danger for me, either... Sheepy: Bedi: ...and I don't want you trying to get vengeance on my behalf, either. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I don't know why I expected any different. Okay, fine, you got it, Bedi. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay leans around Bedi to prod Merlin* Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't you do it either, Merlin. Sheepy: Bedi: If you do... Sheepy: Bedi: I won't be mad at you. Just very disappointed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd be healing you!! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're welcome!! Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to get a drink. Water. I mean water. Not booze. This time* Sheepy: *Grif is hanging out in the kitchen. He seems focused on his menu!* Arsé-kun: Kay: What is it today? Sheepy: Grif: ....Oh, Kay. Sheepy: Grif: Am I unlikable today? Arsé-kun: Kay: No? Did you even do anything? Sheepy: Grif: Nothing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then what's up? Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Hm.... Sheepy: Grif: My bond with Bedivere was 1. I am very proud that I was able to gain a bond up with him. Sheepy: Grif: However, it mysteriously dropped to 0 again. Arsé-kun: Kay: Huh? Why? Sheepy: Grif: Why? Uhhhh... Sheepy: Grif:..........He doesn't like me, maybe? Arsé-kun: Kay: Weird. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I don't really like knowing, but what's mine looking like? Sheepy: *Grif brings up Kay's bond with Bedi.* Sheepy: *The bond has dropped some! Not as much as with Grif and Bedi, but it's still noticeable.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ?! Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Did I do something wrong..? Sheepy: Grif: It's not just me, so I don't need to worry... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... 'M gonna step out for a minute. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm? Have fun. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll be sure not to. Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Joking. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *Kay picks up his bag and heads out. You wouldn't need that to step out for "a minute"* Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: *If Grif is taking this literally, Kay is gone longer than One Minute* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Where is he going...? Arsé-kun: *Well, he sure went somewhere* Sheepy: *Eventually, Grif goes out looking for Kay!* Arsé-kun: *Where's Kay? Well, in the a tree in the quad, wood-carving. Or trying to.* Sheepy: *Just like another time! Holmes bumped into him that time... and Holmes bumps into him this time, too!* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Student escort service. Sheepy: Holmes: All this time later, you're lost in the quad because you didn't take me up on my offer... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's been five thousand years. How horrible. Arsé-kun: Kay: And I ain't leaving yet. I just got here. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. I won't kick you out. Arsé-kun: Kay: You'd better not. It's a goddamn tree. No rules against that. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes back to carving. Nicks his finger again. This has happened several times already.* Sheepy: Holmes: What are you making? Arsé-kun: Kay: I dunno. Probably another cat. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha, is the cat for Watson? Arsé-kun: Kay: Why would it be for Watson? Sheepy: Holmes: Because at the rate you're going, you'll have to see him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't point that out. Sheepy: Holmes: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... if you want me to make one for Watson, pay up. Sheepy: Holmes: That isn't it. Sheepy: Holmes: Last time, you weren't injuring yourself. Sheepy: Holmes: *He's eyeing the white tuft of hair* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... ... *he's started carving WITHOUT injuring himself, and pauses to glance down. why he stare me* Sheepy: Holmes: Have classes been stressful? Arsé-kun: Kay: What classes? The ones we didn't have over break? Sheepy: Holmes: You didn't? Sheepy: Holmes: Unlucky for you! I couldn't imagine not having work to do. Arsé-kun: Kay: I had shit to do. Bet you were bored as shit. Sheepy: Holmes: Of course. Some days I didn't even bother getting out of bed. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sheesh. Sheepy: Holmes: And you? Have you been well? Arsé-kun: Kay: *in a joking tone* I was dead. Sheepy: Holmes: Is that where the white hair came from? Arsé-kun: Kay: That came from... Uh.... Let's say yes. Sheepy: Holmes: Have you been to a doctor since then? Arsé-kun: Kay: Haha, no. It was only for half a minute anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: Even so... Sheepy: Holmes: Near death - or in your case, not just near - experiences can be traumatizing. I would recommend going to a therapist, even if you decide not to get a physical check-up. Arsé-kun: Kay: I know that. Sheepy: Holmes: If you ever decide that you want support, the campus does have a therapist. He's very good at his job. Sheepy: Holmes: Raphael, I mean. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, I know. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahaha, good, good. Sheepy: Holmes: ...By the way. Are you sure you don't need bandages or something? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I probably should get a few. Arsé-kun: *kay is making a pointed effort to not look at his hands* Sheepy: *Holmes searches through his pockets before pulling out bandages* Sheepy: Holmes: When you get home, make sure to thoroughly clean them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Watson would pummel me if I didn't. Sheepy: *Holmes approaches the tree and gives the bandages to Kay* Sheepy: Holmes: Here they are. Arsé-kun: *Kay accepts them* Sheepy: *The "item obtained" noise rings out! It's close by!* Arsé-kun: Kay: ............. Arsé-kun: *Kay sighs* Sheepy: *...The source is Grif, whose attention is totally absorbed by a bug walking on the sidewalk. He's gazing at it hungrily.* Arsé-kun: *Of course it is. Who the hell else would have the ITEM GET jingle come from them?* Sheepy: Holmes:????.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Griflet. Sheepy: *Grif picks up the bug and puts it in his mouth.* Sheepy: Holmes: No surprise... Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Anyway. Sheepy: Holmes: I think he's here for you, but feels nervous approaching. Arsé-kun: Kay: I think he got distracted, but probably. Sheepy: *Grif has consumed [Slug] x 1.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... What do you want, Moron? Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Kay's out here, too. Sheepy: Grif: I came out here for some reason. Sheepy: Grif: Oh, yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Following me, probably. Sheepy: Grif: You got lost. Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... But it's been so much longer than a minute... Arsé-kun: Kay: I wasn't being literal, you mongoloid. Sheepy: Grif: I was worried, so I came looking for you. Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Sheepy: Grif: Why are you sad? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not... Sheepy: Grif: .....? Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Sheepy: Grif: But... Sheepy: Grif: You seemed upset about the thing with Bedivere. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, that startled me. No point sticking around and dwelling on it when I can't do anything about it. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Of course. After all, it's not you. Sheepy: Grif: Considering my bond with him dropped heavily despite us not interacting. Arsé-kun: Kay: It could still be my fault. Sheepy: Holmes:....Wouldn't not interacting with someone cause them to feel rejected or unloved? Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Why? Sheepy: Grif: Anyway, your drop was very minimal comparatively. Sheepy: Grif: If it's anyone's fault, it's mine. Somehow. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, you stop that. Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: No, no. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sheepy: Grif: No, this would be snooping... Sheepy: Grif:...But seeing if his bonds with others have dropped... Arsé-kun: Kay: *sarcastic* Why don't you ask your grandpa? I saw him talking to Bedi earlier. Sheepy: Grif: Bedivere likes Grandpa but not me.. Sheepy: Grif: Grandpa, what is wrong with Bedivere? Arsé-kun: Aza: *leaning out from behind Holmes* He is unhappy. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Arsé-kun: Aza: What is a gnat? Sheepy: Grif: A tiny bug that flies around people. Arsé-kun: Aza: Horrible. I see. Sheepy: Grif: Why is he unhappy? Arsé-kun: Aza: Additional question. What is a third wheel? Sheepy: Grif: Third wheel...? Sheepy: Grif: Kay. What is a third wheel? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Explains a lot. Uh. How do I explain this... Arsé-kun: Kay: Being unnecessary. Not needing to be there. Like if we went on a date and Jauf came along, he'd be a third wheel. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... I think that was a bad example Arsé-kun: Kay: It's like.... It can also be like if three people go somewhere together intentionally, but one keeps getting left out. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Arsé-kun: *Kay takes a moment to do figurative calculations* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: So cars don't need the third wheel. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... It's about bicycles, not cars. Sheepy: Grif: So unclear. Arsé-kun: Kay: Guess so. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Aza: New question. Arsé-kun: Aza: Is there a reason mortals and similar do not simply display how they feel? Would that not be simpler? Sheepy: Grif:...Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause sometimes you don't want people knowing that. Ain't their business. Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... Don't get it. Sheepy: Grif: It's a secret. Arsé-kun: Aza: h’r’luh... Arsé-kun: [TL: It's secret...] Sheepy: Grif: Yurt. Arsé-kun: Aza: Confusing. Sheepy: Grif: I agree. Arsé-kun: Kay: Me too. Sheepy: Grif: Now you have information you can use against him. Arsé-kun: Kay: And what? Say "Hey, grif's grandpa told me what you said, so it's really uncomfortable now bc I wasn't supposed to know that"? Sheepy: Grif:...... Arsé-kun: Kay: I can do better than that. Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll figure it out on the way back Sheepy: Holmes: You plan to leave your tree one day? Arsé-kun: Kay: Shocking, right? But you saw me leave last time, you'll see it again. Sheepy: Grif: That is not his tree. Sheepy: Grif: It is the tree that once was the meeting place of the Cult of the Twelve Elves. They are dead, but sometimes, you can hear them whisper. Arsé-kun: Yog: *real quietly, but still loud enough to be heard* make like a tree and leave- Arsé-kun: Kay: Both of you shut up. Sheepy: Grif: So sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, less you. You're gonna have to explain that one on the way back. Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I know everything about cults. Arsé-kun: Yog: *popup* (He does not know everything about cults) Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Everyone's mean to me... Arsé-kun: Yog: Unless you completely memorized what I taught you? Sheepy: Grif: No. Sheepy: Grif: The only one who could completely memorize something like that is... Sheepy: *Grif stares at Holmes* heepy: Holmes:....? Arsé-kun: Aza: I know what a cult is. Nyarla has many of those. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. But I mean that he could listen to Dad's lectures and remember the contents. Arsé-kun: *Kay takes the knife and wood back out and resumes carving* Arsé-kun: Aza: He is able to remember what I tell him. Why would Yog be any different? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Sheepy: Grif: I didn't know that. Arsé-kun: Aza: You now know this. Sheepy: Grif: Now Dad has someone he can lecture to when he's bored. Arsé-kun: Yog: Don't give me that power. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Yog: I would most certainly bother you. I have select people I am permitted to bother and no more. Sheepy: Holmes: You don't seem like a bother to me, but I understand. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you like having food in your fridge? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you like owning sweets? You fucking won't with this orb menace. Don't do it. Sheepy: Holmes: Watson would probably be displeased with having to go out and shop for groceries more often. Arsé-kun: Yog: Confirmation: I would not be a good fit for you or he. Arsé-kun: *Aza has gotten distracted. That is a slug. wow.* Sheepy: Grif:...... Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Earth Gla'aki are quite small. Sheepy: *The slug catches Grif's eye.* Sheepy: Grif: They're tasty... Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif don't you dare Sheepy: Grif: You can just pick them up and eat them Arsé-kun: Aza: .... Why? Sheepy: Grif: They're tasty. Arsé-kun: Aza: Griflet could threaten Gla'aki with consumption.... Arsé-kun: *^COMPLETE MISUNDERSTANDING* Sheepy: Grif: Glaaki is too big to eat... probably. Arsé-kun: Aza: Cxaxukluth was smaller than their siblings and that did not stop them. Sheepy: Grif: Baby Glaakis are very easy to eat... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm losing IQ listening to this. I'm leaving. Sheepy: Grif: But Kay... Sheepy: Grif: It's food. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not eating another slug. That's gross. Sheepy: Grif: Gross? Sheepy: Grif:.... Sheepy: Grif: Slugs live on rocks... sometimes. Sheepy: Grif: So whenever I eat a rock, I am eating something that could have touched a slug. So eating slugs is no different. Arsé-kun: *Kay grabs Grif by the hand and just starts leaving* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, right, detective. The invisible guy is here and so is Lance if you wanna bother them. Sheepy: *Grif sadly watches the slug as he gets dragged away from it.* Sheepy: Grif: Oh.... sad... Sheepy: Holmes: Is that so? Thank you for letting me know. I should talk to them. Arsé-kun: Kay: And the invisible guy was actually doing his job?? Tristan didn't get crazy murdered today. Sheepy: Holmes: He's... what? Arsé-kun: Kay: You heard me! He heard Tristan had sight problems and immediately decided to do his job! None of us got crazy murder shanked. Arsé-kun: Kay: Unless Tristan's just not telling us. Sheepy: Holmes: That's..... what happened over the break? Arsé-kun: Kay: No, that happened yesterday night and this morning. Sheepy: Holmes: No, I meant, what happened to him? Arsé-kun: Kay: I have no idea. Sheepy: Holmes: Concerning... Arsé-kun: Kay: He came back with the Doc, so ask him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ain't my problem unless he causes me problems. Arsé-kun: Kay: And tell sword boy if he stabs Lucan again, I'll stab him. Sheepy: Holmes: Sword boy... Okita? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, him. Sheepy: Holmes: They aren't supposed to be interacting to begin with. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hasn't stopped them before. Sheepy: Holmes: Those two... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm taking this manthing back to the dorm before he eats more slugs. Sheepy: Holmes: Please and thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay drags Grif out of scene. Back to the dorm they go.* Sheepy: Grif: Kay.... Sheepy: Grif: I'm sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why? Because I wouldn't let you eat more weird shit? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can make normal food when we get back. Sheepy: Grif: But will it taste as good as a slug? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... How does a slug taste? Sheepy: Grif: With its mouth. Arsé-kun: Kay: ............... Arsé-kun: Kay: To you. How does a slug taste when you eat it? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhhh.... Sheepy: Grif: Slug. Arsé-kun: Kay: I have learned nothing. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: You know. Arsé-kun: Kay: I might not. Sheepy: Grif: Mushrooms taste like meat. Arsé-kun: Kay: Uhhuh? Sheepy: Grif: Just be careful which ones you eat! Some of them a.... Sheepy: Grif:...... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... .... Sheepy: *Grif hides his face with his free hand* Arsé-kun: Kay: You JUST noticed?! Sheepy: Grif: P-pre.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Pre-marital hand holding! Yes! We know, thank you! Sheepy: Grif: Pre-marital h-hand holding...!!! H-how sinful! Arsé-kun: Kay: It won't be pre-marital if w---- Arsé-kun: Kay: ............ Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway! Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know what that thought was about, moving on! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: And it'd be too soon anyway.... Sheepy: Grif: Kay is bad at segueing topics... Arsé-kun: Kay: Moving on!!! Do you think the other guys would mind helping us cook? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Not Jaufre. Arsé-kun: Kay: .......... Who I haven't seen all day. Is he dead? Sheepy: Grif: Jauf? Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: We left him with Cai, didn't we? Arsé-kun: Kay: You think he's still there? Sheepy: Grif: Maybe. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good for him. Good for us. Sheepy: Grif: Or maybe he's lost on the way back. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's so sad. Maybe he can learn to be less annoying. Sheepy: Grif: I used to think he was cool.. Arsé-kun: Kay: He can be. Just.......... Everything else. And you're based on that?? Arsé-kun: Kay: How?? Sheepy: Grif: Part of his soul was used to enable me having a fully human appearance. Arsé-kun: Kay: Right. Well, at least you didn't inherit whatever that shit was. Sheepy: Grif: He says I am similar to his squire self in many respects. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe you are, but I doubt he could eat rocks. Sheepy: Grif: He's too picky. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's absolutely the issue there. Arsé-kun: *they get back to the dorm i guess* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Kay! You're back!! *She rushes over to him to greet him before noticing his hand* ....What happened? Arsé-kun: Kay: Cut myself carving. No big deal. Sheepy: Aru:....I think it's a big deal... Arsé-kun: Kay: You wanna deal with it, then? Sheepy: Aru: Deal with it? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't have a follow-up. Sheepy: Aru: Have you cleaned it? Arsé-kun: Kay: I was sitting in a tree. How would I have? Sheepy: Aru: Now you can! Arsé-kun: Kay: Yahoo... Sheepy: Aru: Don't forget, okay? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll go do it now.... Sheepy: Aru: Good! Arsé-kun: *Kay finally releases Grif and goes to Deal with That* Sheepy: Grif: W-wow... Next we may even make eye contact... Arsé-kun: *Arthur just sorta glances at him but doesn't say anything. Inscrutable.* Arsé-kun: *Kay survives seeing an injury of any kind somehow, and succeeds in reappearing minutes later. whoa* Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah? Sheepy: Grif: Is it better? Sheepy: Grif: Your hand. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Sheepy: Grif: Good. Good! Knives aren't enough to stop you! Arsé-kun: Kay: I think it'd depend where the knife is. Anyway. Bedi still here? Sheepy: Aru: Yes. Sheepy: Aru: He's, ummm... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Well, you wanna help us with dinner, you can. Sheepy: Aru: I do! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay. I'll be there in a minute or so. Sheepy: Aru: Bedi is babysitting Merlin, I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: Shocker. Sheepy: Aru: That's just his life... Arsé-kun: Kay: I almost feel bad. Almost. Sheepy: Aru: Me too. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to get them, but at least he knocks first.* Sheepy: Bedi: *He opens the door* Kay? Did you need something? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. I was gonna ask if you wanted to help with dinner. Sheepy: Bedi: It's dinner time already? Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, if we start now, we might actually have something decent by dinner time. Shocking, I know. Sheepy: Bedi: That's true... Arsé-kun: Kay: And anyway, Sir You Know Who isn't here. Sweet release. Sheepy: Bedi: That's true... Arsé-kun: Merlin: What're we doing? Sheepy: Bedi: Cooking early. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Huh, okay. Sheepy: Bedi: Did you want to come? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure, why not! Sheepy: Bedi: But, Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: ? Sheepy: Bedi: Are you sure you're okay cooking with the state of your hand? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. If I was able to look at it, it wasn't a big deal. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I only slipped up carving. I didn't cut my damn hand open! Sheepy: Bedi: That's unusual for you. Arsé-kun: Kay: It didn't even..! Ugh. I'm not gonna think about it! Arsé-kun: Kay: If I need help with something I'll just ask you! Sheepy: Bedi: I understand. Arsé-kun: Kay: But okay, I gotta ask. What's unusual today? Sheepy: Bedi: You cutting yourself while carving. Arsé-kun: Kay: I got distracted. Shit happens. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, even the detective doesn't know why invisibitch is suddenly so nice. He's alive, by the way. Sheepy: Bedi: Strange. It seems a lot has changed recently. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Who knows what sorta wringer he got thrown through over break. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... And Merlin, if you even think about the first line of "It's Not Unusual", you're going down the stairs on your face. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, now I don't have to! Sheepy: Bedi: I hope things remain peaceful. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa got a job working here, so I don't think that's gonna happen! Sheepy: Bedi: Too bad... Sheepy: Bedi: If nothing else, we'll have classes to distract us from it all. Arsé-kun: *Kay opts not to comment on this.* Sheepy: Bedi: Anyway, what are we making? Arsé-kun: Kay: Dinner, I hope. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I'll tell you as soon as I'm aware. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: That's me for "I didn't actually decide yet" Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *a bit ahead* Are you sure you didn't? Aru and Grif's dad seem to know what's up. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe they decided on their own? Arsé-kun: Kay: Better not have. Arsé-kun: *Enter scene. Yog and Aru are in fact setting up supplies. Yog doesn't SEEM to be coming out of any appliances... And he's holding something well over Grif's head so it isn't eaten* Sheepy: *Grif is waving his hands around in an attempt to get it* Arsé-kun: Yog: You can't have this. Kay needs it. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Everyone is mean to me... Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, that gives me an idea, actually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *bending over, teasingly* Everyone Is So Mean to me. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... You can relate. Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, don't eat that. I'm gonna need it. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Sheepy: Grif: First I can't have slugs. Now this. Kay is mean. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I manage to finish, you'll get better food. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You... You eat slugs? Sheepy: Grif: Bugs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Slugs aren't bugs. They're something else. Sheepy: Grif: Both are food. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're not wrong! Snails and slugs are sometimes edible! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just, not off the ground! Sheepy: Grif: Off the ground even. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And that... Does not make you ill? Sheepy: Grif: No. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... He would not appreciate me bringing up the incident where doing exactly that made him ill, then. Carry on. Sheepy: Grif: Tell me, tell me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I just did. Sheepy: Grif: Oh... Sheepy: Grif: I get it. Sheepy: Aru:...Jauf and Grif aren't so different... Sheepy: Aru: Good luck, Kay!! Arsé-kun: Kay: If he ever ate a slug and then expected something from me, I would die. Sheepy: Grif: Expected something from you? Sheepy: Grif: No, the slugs are mine. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Sheepy: Grif: I won't share. Arsé-kun: Kay: *slightly flustered and looking away* No. Anyway. Stop eating supplies. Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey. Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Kay: Pre-marital eye contact. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh?! Arsé-kun: *Yog takes the opportunity to put the supplies down finally* Arsé-kun: Kay: And you haven't exploded yet. Sheepy: *Grif puts his hands over his face* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Griflet, a question for you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: How do you expect to move on to post-marital if you cannot handle pre-marital? Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif:.....What? Arsé-kun: *Kay, Definitely Unfazed by that question, immediately moving to cut vegetables with a bit more aggression than necessary,* Sheepy: Grif: Th...there's a second stage... Sheepy: Grif:...that's harder than this one? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The behavior becomes more acceptable post marriage. Expected, even. Sheepy: Grif: What.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Was "marital" not explained to you once already? Sheepy: Bedi: While we aren't married, Merlin and I already do everything that you seem to believe is sinful before marriage... Sheepy: Grif: Yes, it was... But it's not just a legal state. It's a state of mind. Arsé-kun: *Merlin leans over and smooches Bedi's cheek, both as a highlight and because he can* Sheepy: Grif:?! Arsé-kun: Yog: .... You're not even Christian, Griflet. Nobody even taught you the concept of sin. Please unlearn this at your convenience. Arsé-kun: *Yog just, slowly placing his fingers on his face. not a full facepalm but close.* Sheepy: Aru: So then... ummm... Sheepy: Aru:...This came from Jaufre? Arsé-kun: Yog: It did, one hundred percent. Sheepy: Aru:........... Sheepy: Aru: Jaufre really is human, through and through. Arsé-kun: Yog: Nothing more, nothing less, disregarding the circumstances. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... Sheepy: Grif: But it makes me so badump-badump... Sheepy: Grif: Fighting battles is easier.... Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay to start small and get used to things. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Is this broken? *he pokes Bedi's face* Where's the fun colors? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Didn't even get blushies....A real tragedy! Wow. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh??? Arsé-kun: Kay: *glancing over his shoulder* You didn't turn my hair color when he kissed you. Sheepy: Bedi: Th-that's... Arsé-kun: Merlin: <3 Sheepy: Bedi: I was distracted by...ah... Sheepy: *Bedi glances at Grif* Sheepy: Bedi: I was distracted... Arsé-kun: Kay: He was distracted by... Being distracted. Incredible move. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, of course! Most people are! Even you, sometimes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Exactly! Sheepy: Bedi: So it's a reason that everyone can relate to. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's not weird at all. Teaseable, but not weird. Sheepy: Bedi: Anyone can be teased for any reason. Sheepy: Grif: Not true. If I were teased, I'd tear them to shreds!! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... >:) Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you sure? You haven't torn me to shreds, Moron. Sheepy: Grif: But you haven't teased me. Probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Maybe not the way Merlin teases Bedi, but I absolutely have. Sheepy: Grif:?! Arsé-kun: Kay: I make fun of everyone, Griffy. Sheepy: Grif: What... Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause I'm an asshole. This isn't new. Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Sheepy: Grif:....I'm not angry. Just disappointed... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're also short. Sheepy: Grif: Wh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Kidding. I'm just tall. Sheepy: Grif: If Jaufre is an indicator of my final height, I will be looming over you... probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: You'd better not. Sheepy: Grif: Why not? Arsé-kun: Kay: I dunno. Feels like it'd be weird. Sheepy: Grif: If I'm taller than you, you can't make fun of me... probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then I'd call you a tree. Sheepy: Grif: I don't want to be a tree.. Arsé-kun: Yog: Don't worry. You won't be... Most likely. Sheepy: Grif: Fearful... Arsé-kun: Yog: With the current used definition of "tree", even less likely. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: I have to be exactly Kay's height. Then he can't bully me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is that a challenge? Sheepy: Grif: You are challenging me? Brave. Maybe dumb. Arsé-kun: Kay: Both of those definitely apply. Sheepy: Grif: I will allow you a free hit. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's not combat! Arsé-kun: Kay: You know exactly how combat would go. Sheepy: Grif: Backing away from a fight due to stat differences... Sheepy: Grif: Smart. Although Jaufre told me something interesting. Arsé-kun: Kay: The second one of us bleeds, it'd be over. And what now? Sheepy: Grif: Stats are just one factor in the equation determining whether or not you will win a battle. Arsé-kun: Yog: Stats can't save you if you are unlucky or simply outclassed. Sheepy: Grif: There are other, much more important factors. Sheepy: Grif: Strategy is important too. And knowing your weaknesses. And the enemy's weaknesses. And understanding status afflictions. Sheepy: Grif: Some status afflictions can kill foes before they can ever bleed. Sheepy: Grif: Like poison, burn, or curse. Skills that allow you to sap the enemy's power can also kill them without having them bleed. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can we save the combat talk for AFTER I'm done using knives? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm all for learning about this, but can it wait? Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Kay: If I get distracted and cut myself, the knife's going in you next. Arsé-kun: *he says, not meaning it, as per usual* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... A tasty meal.. Sheepy: Grif:.........Haha. Hahaha. Arsé-kun: *Arthur stops what he's doing to look at Grif. bad joke. terrible joke, even.* Sheepy: Bedi:....Please don't eat knives. Arsé-kun: Yog: Immediate result: Internal bleeding. Do not respond with "That is where the blood is meant to be". Sheepy: Grif: Sad...

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Det. au 19

Arsé-kun: *Arséne isn't even at his desk. He said the time he was going to go over notes, and he didn't even bother to show up to his own office. He just left a single sheet of paper there and left. Classy!*

Sheepy: Nyar: Wonder what this is...a love letter, I bet! Sheepy: *Nyar reads it* Arsé-kun: *It's a few notes from the last few days, and I do mean a FEW. It's barely even a paragraph of notes, compared to his usual. Ahem. "Notes! -Some kid found a sword. I am personally keeping out of this one, I have enough work to do. Someone else can deal with Griflet and his friends until I am actually done with my cases. Good luck!! PS: The gem Sherlock may or may not have currently was Not Stolen and is legal. Shocking but true. Good luck x2* Sheepy: Nyar: Huh. Sheepy: Nyar: That's boring. Sheepy: *Grif smashes the door open* Arsé-kun: Germain: I believe it's considered polite to knock before opening the door, but your efforts are noticed. May we help you? :) Sheepy: Grif: I will knock it down next time. Arsé-kun: Germain: Please do not. It costs money to repair. Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: Germain: It only means lightly making a sound against the door, so occupants know to let you in. It's polite. Arsé-kun: Germain: Either way, too late for that now. What brings you here, Sir? Sheepy: Grif: If I critical, you will have no door. Sheepy: Grif: My cousin has a bad memory. Arsé-kun: Germain: *he just looks at Nyar* He always like this? Sheepy: Nyar: He beats me up for fun and isn't easy to understand. Arsé-kun: Germain: I see. Sheepy: Nyar: What eldritch abomination is your cousin today? Sheepy: Grif: He's a human. Sheepy: Nyar: Disgusting. Arsé-kun: Yog: *faintly* no you Sheepy: Nyar: Yog, can you be clearer than him? Arsé-kun: Yog: What's this? You're being semi-decent about this? Who enabled relationship hacks? *he's kidding* Sheepy: Nyar: If I wasn't he'd turn me into a balloon animal and give me to a child like the clown he is. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have no argument. I can't deny this at all. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll summarize what I CAN give you. Sheepy: Nyar: Great, go on. Arsé-kun: Yog: His cousin's problem is completely unnatural. Whether this is due to his beyond normal age or an outside factor I cannot say. It has no consistency, seems to have no trigger, and has been studied by skilled mages for years with nothing to show for it. It has, however, gotten worse, forcing the mage in charge of this to reach out for help. Mages tend to be incredibly stubborn- You know this. Sheepy: Nyar: So I'm supposed to fix it? Sheepy: Nyar: What do I get out of it? Arsé-kun: Yog: Not my place to say. You tell me how this will go. Sheepy: Grif: I will snap you in two like the twig you are. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... And that. Sheepy: Nyar: Scary... Sheepy: Nyar: So I can choose my reward? I can, can't I? Sheepy: Nyar: Because maybe I just don't feel like it. Arsé-kun: *background merlin complaints @grif for threatening everyone already* Sheepy: Nyar: Hmmm... Sheepy: Nyar: Hey, I know. You'll have a tough time finding this, so listen close. Sheepy: Grif: I am listening very close. Sheepy: *Grif inches closer to Nyar.* Sheepy: Grif: Closer, closer. Arsé-kun: Germain: Are you going to do what I think you're doing, Nyar? Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe I am! Sheepy: Nyar: Now listen to me young man. I am talking directly into your ear now. I need you to do me a favor. You will do this for me. I need you to go to Gamestop, and I need you to ask the man working the counter if they have Bambi on the PS2. If you come back empty handed, you'll be in big trouble, Griflet. You will never see the light of day. Arsé-kun: *Merlin absolutely loses his shit. Catastrophic composure failure. Thank you, master-class mage.* Sheepy: Grif: [Quest added: Oh Deer! Try not to Forget!] Arsé-kun: *Yog appends a ;) at the end* Sheepy: Grif: Bambi....... Sheepy: Grif: Baaaaaa~ Arsé-kun: Tom: Baaaaaaaa Sheepy: Nyar: Wrong animal! Sheepy: Grif: Beeeehhhh. Sheepy: Grif: I will go. Sheepy: *Grif walks out* Sheepy: Nyar:...Oh shoot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, you're about to get Bambi on the ps2! How do you feel? Sheepy: Nyar: Afraid. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ain't that a shame. Sheepy: Nyar: So, it's the wimp next to you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I don't have the time to argue about this sort of thing. Sure, it's the man with me. Sheepy: Bedi: Actually, that's not my name...is Deewimp a nickname based on Bedwyr? Sheepy: Nyar:......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... No, dear. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Sheepy: Nyar: Sheesh, cheer up. Fine, gimme a sec. Sheepy: *Nyar heads over to Bedi and puts his hand on Bedi's forehead* Sheepy: *Nyar seems deep in thought...* Sheepy: *...before looking to Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *this is concerning* Sheepy: Nyar: Is this a prank? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eh? Sheepy: Nyar: His memory's perfectly fine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That can't be right, but if you're the expert... Sheepy: Nyar: His brain's fine. Sheepy: Nyar: Sheesh, have you been trying to fix it this whole time not even knowing the issue? Sheepy: Nyar: You just take a hammer ti everything that vaguely looks like a nail? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I prefer a screwdriver myself, but do you think I haven't been trying? Sheepy: Nyar: It's a curse, not natural memory loss. Arsé-kun: *Merlin squints real hard* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd have caught it by now if it was. Sheepy: Nyar: Yeah, well, that's a you a problem. Sheepy: Nyar: It's a curse, meaning that I can't fix it. Sheepy: Nyar: Not my area of expertise. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he looks more annoyed than he initially did* Sheepy: Nyar: I'd just put one curse in to combat the other and break everything, so I shouldn't be the one to fix it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Well, you did help still. What kind of reward were you promised? Sheepy: Nyar: I want a bagel. Sheepy: Nyar: But what, did you not know? Then who'd he get it from if not you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I really didn't, no. Why would I need help if I knew?? *but he seems puzzled* Sheepy: Nyar: Any ideas? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... .... Yeah, I might. Watery tart. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, that's your next destination! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hell no! That's how I die! Sheepy: Nyar: Eh? Sheepy: Nyar: Then how're you going to fix it, huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Vivian has always been nice to me, so I can't understand why she would curse me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: To get at me, I bet...! Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose curses do not come with watermarks. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe. We won't know unless we ask her. Arsé-kun: Merlin: They can if you're careless, but that's not here nor there. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope. You see the shit the other two are in? I like where I am, thanks! Sheepy: Nyar: Oh, your friends were cursed but you weren't? Sheepy: Nyar: Or is yours just minor? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm fairly sure I was. We can't really detect them, but they're all obvious. One of us is restrained to a location, one of us has a bad time whenever we see hot people, one of us starves real easy. Not giving which is which! Sheepy: Nyar: You're the third one 'cause you're here and not dying from my presence. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That'd be a matter of opinion, wouldn't it? Sheepy: Nyar: So the guy with you isn't hot? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... No, that's Bedi. Sheepy: Nyar: Ouch. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, it's okay, Grif's Cousin, I'm sure you'll find someone who finds you attractive one day. Sheepy: Bedi: ? Why would I care about people finding me attractive...? As long as the King considers me his knight, my appearance isn't too important... Sheepy: Nyar: So this King is more important to you than anything, huh? Why not date him? Sheepy: Bedi:...? I'm married. And besides... Even if I were not, a lowly knight like myself could never receive such love from his King. I would never be good enough for him, nor to deserve even a smile from my King. Sheepy: Nyar:.....Sheesh, you've got a low self esteem. Sheepy: Nyar: I thought you'd be fun to tease, but you actually already think you're an insignificant wimp... Sheepy: Nyar: But hey! At least your hubby's the kind of guy to date anyone. He isn't picky! Right, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't "date" anyone else. Good try. Sheepy: Nyar: I wasn't calling you dishonest, I was saying you had no standards. Which makes you two perfect for each other! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're just mad because you're below them, aren't you? Sheepy: Nyar: Eh? I've got a boyfriend. Why would I want to date you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, you understand loyalty even when you have another hundred faces to use? What a riot. Sheepy: Nyar:? What would cheating do for me? Arsé-kun: Merlin: More chances to fuck with people? I don't know what you do for a day job. Sheepy: Bedi: But Merlin makes me happier than anyone... Are standards truly so important? He already fulfills mine... Sheepy: Nyar: I do many things! Arsé-kun: *Merlin appreciates you, Bedi! <3* Sheepy: Bedi: My King makes me feel fulfilled and proud. Merlin makes me feel safe and at home wherever I go, so long as we are together. My love for them is very different. Sheepy: Nyar: You're really no fun at all!!! Arsé-kun: Arséne: Please do not terrorize guests in my office. *where the FUCK was this guy?* Sheepy: Nyar: Aw, shaddup, they were here for me, not you, so I can terrorize them wherever I want! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you for your assistance the other day with my King, Lupin. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Quite welcome. I might be able to help you in the future for whatever, but not now. Sheepy: Bedi: I appreciate your offer. For now, we are fine. Sheepy: Bedi: I may be of assistance as well, depending on your problem. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Good to hear, because I have several cases open at once and I'm not having fun. I don't think I'm legally allowed to take on assistants for most of them, but I appreciate it. Sheepy: Bedi: I see. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if there's anything legal I can do for you... Arsé-kun: Arséne: Then I'll let you know. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Nyar gets his bagel, meanwhile. reward get. 2x bagel* Sheepy: Nyar: Thanks! Arsé-kun: *Impey fingerguns and goes back to his territory. the kitchen* Sheepy: Nyar: What a good pal! Arsé-kun: *meanwhile!* Sheepy: Grif: —We’re meeting your mom? Arsé-kun: Lance: Yes. I was asked, and this is something I can still do. Sheepy: Grif: You should meet my dad one day. He’s green. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Which one? Sheepy: Grif: Dragon. You killed two of his children but he doesn’t hold grudges. It’s fine. Arsé-kun: Lance: O-oh. Sheepy: Grif: He should be waking soon. Unfortunately, eating livestock and burning down villages is no longer considered socially acceptable so he’ll probably just go to a restaurant. Arsé-kun: Lance: We may have to inform him before he tries. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. We can visit him later. He likes you. Sheepy: Grif: But he isn't awake yet... Arsé-kun: Lance: Unfortunate. Sheepy: Grif: Is your mom nice? Sheepy: Grif: I know Merlin fears her. Arsé-kun: Lance: I thought it was only Myrrdin. Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: Then why doesn't he talk to her instead of asking you? Arsé-kun: Lance: .. That is a good point. Sheepy: Grif: But she's nice, right? Arsé-kun: Lance: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Good. Sheepy: Grif: Elyan will like her too. Arsé-kun: Lance: I hope she does too. Sheepy: Grif: Are we close? Arsé-kun: Lance: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Great. I will do my best. Arsé-kun: Lance: Please don't call my mother anything weird. Sheepy: Grif: Uh...uh... Sheepy: Grif:...But if Itry not to, I'll get flustered and will... Arsé-kun: Lance: Then just don't use a name. I guess. Sheepy: Grif: If she's really cool, though...like you...Uh... Sheepy: Grif: *he's visibly flustered* It was hard enough to work up the courage to talk to you...If your mom's cooler.. Sheepy: Grif: I might cry... Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Sheepy: Grif: Very kind of you to offer to absorb my tears, Elyan. Arsé-kun: *Lance leads Grif into a clearing. There is a lake- A much larger, cleaner lake than the last one he saw. It's very colorful here, with a little bit of that morning mist. Something is a little off, but it's fae territory, so it will be like that.* Sheepy: Grif: Ah...it's pretty. Sheepy: Grif: Very nice... Arsé-kun: Lance: It is. Arsé-kun: Lance: I just hope Mom is actually here. Sheepy: Grif: Does she leave her lake? Arsé-kun: Lance: Yeah, sometimes. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Sheepy: Grif: Like Elyan. Sheepy: Grif: What do we do if she isn't here? Arsé-kun: Lance: I don't know. Wait around? Take a nap? Sheepy: Grif: I like naps. Sheepy: Grif: Especially in nice places. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe she doesn't know we're here. Arsé-kun: Lance: Oh, maybe.. Sheepy: Grif: We can call for her. Sheepy: Grif: *he clears his throat* Helloooo? Arsé-kun: *Several woodland animals look up. They then go back to their own business.* Sheepy: *Elyan holds his head up to the sky, craning his neck. He outstretches his wings, opens his mouth...and...* Sheepy: Elyan: HEWWO??? Arsé-kun: *The water bubbles, and a very pretty woman rises out of the lake. It's an almost ethereal experience until she throws a wrench at Elyan for his crimes on her territory* Sheepy: *Elyan responds to being hit by a wrench by doing what peacocks do best: screaming. Loudly* Sheepy: Grif:...! *he's awestruck!* Arsé-kun: *She casually strolls across the lake's surface, gradually turning from water to something more human, a big smile on her face and the intent to kick a bird* Arsé-kun: Vivian: Welcome and good morning, brave knights. Sheepy: Grif: Uh...uh... *he's visibly flustered* Sheepy: Elyan: *he turns into a puddle before shifting into a knight-like form. Something about the armor is eerie...* Sheepy: *...Perhaps the fact there's nobody inside it?* Arsé-kun: *Vivian wordlessly grabs Elyan's collar and throws him back into the lake. Unimportant* Arsé-kun: Lance: *he's been debating what to say, as to look good and--* Hi, Mom! I brought Grif! *nailed it* Sheepy: *Elyan melts* Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sheepy: Grif: I'm Griflet. It's nice to meet you, Mom. Sheepy: Grif:.... Sheepy: Grif:.... Sheepy: Grif: !!! Sheepy: *Grif quickly realizes his mistake. He's begun panicking...* Sheepy: Grif: I-I...! It was the first name I thought of!! Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... *she just lightly pats his head* I don't mind. It does happen sometimes. Sheepy: Grif: Uh...But... I should know your name. Sheepy: Grif:...But I don't. Sheepy: Grif: However... I do know. Sheepy: Grif: You are a [Quest NPC]. Arsé-kun: Vivian: neat Sheepy: Grif: Let me see the options. Sheepy: Grif: >Tell me of this "Bambi" creature. Arsé-kun: Lance: Wh... Bambi's just a deer from some kid's movie. Why are you bringing that up now..? Sheepy: Grif: Nyarlathotep told me to find Bambi on the Playstation 2. Arsé-kun: Lance: Doesn't exist. Sheepy: Grif: ...! Sheepy: Grif: But...His reward for figuring out why Bedivere had memory loss was Bambi on the Playstation 2... Sheepy: Grif: Why did Merlin not stop me, I wonder. Sheepy: Grif: Right, that is why we are here...How do we fix it... Sheepy: Grif: But my Courage is too low to not get flustered... Arsé-kun: Vivian: Hm? Something happened to Bedivere? I liked that one.. Sheepy: Grif: He lost all of his memories yesterday after apparently struggling with memory problems for a while. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin blames you. Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... *she seems to be thinking* ... And what kind of state was that rat of a man in? *she means Merlin* Sheepy: Grif: He seemed perfectly fine. Arsé-kun: Vivian: *she frowns* And the other two? Arsé-kun: Lance: Well, uh, Meril is trapped inside that tree... Still. Sheepy: Grif: Myrrdin is cursed. Sheepy: Grif: He suffers when he thinks about women. His coping method is to hole himself into his room all day like he did before you cursed him. Sheepy: Grif: If he died in there, it would take a week or two for anyone to start being concerned. Scary. Sheepy: Grif: Simply, the only difference between Meril and Myrrdin in that respect is the fact that one has the choice to leave but simply does not take it. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Thank you. So two of the curses have stuck even to this day.. But the third... Sheepy: Grif: So your third curse probably has stuck around to this day. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin thought your curse was to make him need to feed on more emotions. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Either he had all the attention or he was going to. I figured it would do him good to get a reset and suffer along the way... Arsé-kun: Vivian: I did no such thing as that. Sheepy: Grif: So it hit the wrong person. Arsé-kun: Vivian: It unfortunately does appear so. Sheepy: Grif: How can it be fixed? Sheepy: Grif: He is important to future quests most likely. Arsé-kun: Vivian: If those excuses for mages were not able to get rid of it by now, I'm not sure I would be able to either. But I would certainly have to try. Sheepy: Grif: Meril could be, too... But Myrrdin is useless to me. He charges higher prices for his services than many less convenient shopkeepers do and his bond only unlocks more items and services that are most likely too expensive. He occasionally snapped at me when I entered his room, too, back in Camelot. He can stay cursed, even if it would give me a few bond levels if I lifted it. Sheepy: Grif: I can try punching him until the curse leaves. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Ugh, HIM! Yes! He never left unless he was forced out, and even then he was expecting people to just... Treat him like royalty! Arsé-kun: Vivian: So yes, please, punch him until it works. I will pay you to see it. Sheepy: Grif: He complains about how busy he is but doesn't even do the dirty work. He would sometimes send me off to get ingredients for him and have such vague descriptions that I would return with the wrong thing and he'd snap at me... Yes. I will punch him. Sheepy: Grif: [QUEST ADDED: You're Myrrdone for!] Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes he wouldn't even remember that he asked me to do something in the first place and then drag me in to socialize with him. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Please tell me he's learned his lesson by now..! Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sheepy: Grif: He seems lonely but still rarely leaves home because he's afraid. Especially around lakes. He refuses to get near bodies of water. Sheepy: Grif: He told me that the last time he tried leaving the house alone, he bumped into a serial killer who tried to crucify him and ended up in a hospital right next to a mind controlling slug. Sheepy: Grif: He hasn't changed his behavior at all, the reasons have just changed. Arsé-kun: Lance: Oh, that's true. It really did happen. Coworker knew the guy that did it. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... And the slug, but this isn't about that!! Sheepy: Grif: The slug is slimy. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I have been wondering about him.. But yes, this really is off topic. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Making him afraid of going out was not the intention. Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... Then again, I may have underestimated his ability to flirt with everything that moves. Sheepy: Grif: There's nothing to flirt with in his room. Arsé-kun: Vivian: He'd find a way. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: That is why I must punch him until he's a decent person. Arsé-kun: Lance: Maybe.. Maybe at least stop if he gets too injured? Sheepy: Grif: Is he so weak not to be able to handle a hundred punches? Arsé-kun: Lance: From you? Yes, likely. Sheepy: Grif:...? Sheepy: Grif: He can have an inch of his life. Sheepy: Grif: He will realize my mercy and give me bond points. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Most importantly, if you can bring Bedivere here, to me, without any of those wizards, I will try to remove it. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I will do so. Sheepy: Grif: [QUEST ACCEPTED: Fixing Past Mist-lakes] Sheepy: Grif: Certainly, Merlin will trust me not to drag him in a side quest and end up with us both locked in a dungeon like the last time. Sheepy: Grif: The food was subpar and my other quest was timed so I broke out to finish my other quest and then returned to the dungeon (with a very unhappy Bedivere in tow) Arsé-kun: Lance: I trust you'll have a plan if it doesn't go so easily? Sheepy: Grif: ? Sheepy: Grif: Dismember Merlin. Arsé-kun: Lance: Bedivere wouldn't like that. Sheepy: Grif: Knock him out? Arsé-kun: Lance: Still not healthy, but better. Sheepy: Grif: ... Sheepy: Grif: Throw him into my inventory? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Absolutely not. He would still be here. Sheepy: Grif: Bill. How high is your Charisma? Arsé-kun: Lance: I have no idea. Not as high as it used to be. Why? Sheepy: Grif: You can lose Charisma...?! Sheepy: Grif: But mine is already so low... Arsé-kun: Lance: I don't think you can go negative.. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... I was thinking about distraction. Sheepy: Grif: But that wouldn’t work. Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: Are you ready? Sheepy: Grif: My newest plan... Arsé-kun: Lance: I suppose so.. Sheepy: Grif: We swap roles. You bring Bedivere here. I bring Merlin on a quest and get us thrown in a dungeon. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... You know? That might work. Sheepy: Grif: We need to find a dungeon now. Sheepy: Grif: But where? Sheepy: Grif:...We can figure it out later. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm just glad we have some kind of plan, at least. Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: Why is Merlin banned, anyway? You can put the curse on the right person if he comes too. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I don't want to see him. Sheepy: Grif: Three quests... Good. Back in action. Sheepy: Grif: Let's work hard. Arsé-kun: Lance: Yes, lets! Sheepy: Grif: You can come too. Sheepy: Grif: Unless you don't want to. Arsé-kun: Lance: Well, I certainly have to come part of the way, at least. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif drags Lance off to go find a dungeon.* Arsé-kun: *Vivian waits a few moments, and then goes back to the water to scoop Elyan out* Sheepy: Elyan: *Despite his watery form, he seems confused and concerned. Was he forgotten? Did he miss a cue and was supposed to stay for some super secret reason?* Arsé-kun: Vivian: Don't look so sad at me. He'll be right back. Sheepy: Elyan: *This doesn't seem to make him any less anxious. Is he not a good enough partner?* Arsé-kun: *Elyan gets pet* Sheepy: *Elyan calms down a little. He appreciates it!* Arsé-kun: *We then cut ahead to our current heroes arriving at the bar* Arsé-kun: Merlin: --But no! A forklift cannot lift another forklift WHILE it's being lifted! Physics don't work that way! Sheepy: Bedi: What...? Does it lose its lifting tool as it's being lifted? Sheepy: Bedi: So they could not be used as a staircase to the heavens then? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's lifter would be too high up to reach the bottom of the other forklift, first off, and second off no! Sheepy: Bedi:...? Arsé-kun: *Merlin groans, and busts out the hot wheels forklifts to demonstrate exactly how this does not work* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ---And anyway, you'd also have to account for more than just the forklifts. The weather, the wind direction and speed, airplane flight traffic, space rocks, who knows! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But if you stack a whole shitton of them like a staircase, and have enough counterbalance at the bottom, then MAYBE?? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Why use those when you can just try to be shot out of a cannon? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No! Absolutely not! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You would die before you even hit the stratosphere, or you wouldn't make it that far! This isn't Kirby, you can't escape the planet's velocity with a cannon! Or this tree apparently, but that's a different story and we're not telling it! Arsé-kun: Merlin: And yes, hello, Sir Knights, what brings you here this time?? Sheepy: Grif: You. Come here. I need you. Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet, you should use "please" and greet us before you ask for something. Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: [Your Charisma isn't high enough to do that.] Sheepy: Grif: [Your Charisma isn't high enough to do that.] Sheepy: Grif: [Your Charisma isn't high enough to do that.] Sheepy: Bedi: Um... Sheepy: Bedi: We can work on it. Okay? Sheepy: Grif: [You have unlocked Charisma Tutor.] Arsé-kun: Lance: Outside of that, Sir Bedivere, I believe I have found a place that would work excellently for our sparring. Arsé-kun: Lance: While it was originally Sir Griflet's idea, as he is busy with several quests, I figure it would be best if we scoped it out beforehand. Arsé-kun: Merlin: One of which apparently needs me? Why? Sheepy: Bedi: Really? Excellent work! Sheepy: Grif: Why do you need reasons behind actions? Sheepy: Grif: Stop looking for logic. Sheepy: Bedi: You should be more polite and simply say you don't know. Sheepy: Grif: Hm. Sheepy: Bedi: It definitely is...! Arsé-kun: *Lancelot's Best Day in this Century Ever. He saw his Mom AND got complimented. It is a good day to be Sir Lancelot* Arsé-kun: *Yog opens the quest log for Grif to show that yes, Merlin is specifically required for [Quest: A Job Well Done-geon]. It is a requirement* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, gross. Should I not wear my good coat for this? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Wear what you want. Sheepy: Grif: But if you wear an outfit that makes you as slow as a bad escort quest, I will simply put you into my inventory until I need you. Sheepy: Grif: I do not allow slow escorts. I run into them the whole time or run ahead without waiting for them. Sheepy: Grif: If they get mauled by enemies, well... Sheepy: Grif: It is a failed mission. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I'm gonna wear the heavy coat. I have a bad feeling we'll be out late. Sheepy: Grif: If it's late enough, I'll swap to my pajamas so I can sleep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not even going to explain the problems here. Sheepy: Grif: Do you doubt my ownership of pajamas? Sheepy: Grif: I wear them over my armor. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How? How do you have them? You went right from our time to now. PJs were invented in... Uh. *he stops to look it up* 1870. Sheepy: Grif: I bought them. Sheepy: Grif: You may see them. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I see. You'd been introduced to capitalism. Sheepy: Grif: [Griflet swapped to Dragon Onesie costume.] Sheepy: Grif: *...Despite his claim that there's armor underneath, it's not visible. JRPG costume magic!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait, this means I can..! Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Arsé-kun: *Merlin swaps to a Fou onesie. with magic. yknow* Arsé-kun: Merlin: :D! Sheepy: Grif: We are coordinated now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But if you think I'm wearing this in combat, you're so wrong! Sheepy: Bedi: I see! Fursona suits! Arsé-kun: Lance: .... I hate that you know those words in that order. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin said that there's a convention where you wear your fursona as a suit and interact with other fursonas. Sheepy: Bedi: It's called a furry convention. Arsé-kun: *Griflet's glossary updated.* Sheepy: Grif: [Fur-monology has been added to the glossary.] Sheepy: Bedi: I would like to go to a convention one day. I have heard there are many different types. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But not that one! Nuh-uh, no way! Sheepy: Bedi: Is it problematic. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It gets gross. Sheepy: Grif: Purroblematic. Sheepy: Grif:........ Sheepy: Grif:...Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: *Yog sheds a single tear in his anti dimension* Sheepy: Bedi: Gross...? Hmm.. Well, one day we can go to a convention that you choose. Sheepy: Bedi: I know very little on the subject but find them fascinating. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe if we figure out the cure for their curses, Myrrdin and Meril can come, too. Sheepy: Grif:...! Myrrdin... Sheepy: Grif: I forgot about my quest of beating him to an inch of his life. Sheepy: Grif: I must do that. Sheepy: Bedi: Um, he isn't home... Arsé-kun: Lance: *phew* Sheepy: Grif: Is she picky? Can I choose Merlin or Meril instead? Sheepy: Grif: But they're nice enough...Meanwhile Myrrdin is nice sometimes and sometimes he acts nasty towards me and tells me that I'm bothering him by just being there.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you sure that isn't his substitute? Because I'm gonna suplex that guy. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *mac loading icon* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Who the hell is "she"? Sheepy: Grif: ? Bill's mom. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I am no longer interested in going outside with you! *you can HEAR the terror in his voice* Thank you! Come again! Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: Why? Sheepy: Grif: She's never done anything to you. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Bedivere, I recommend we go now or we won't get the chance to. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Oh, right! Sheepy: Bedi: Let's get going then. Sheepy: *Bedi begins heading out with Lance* Arsé-kun: *Fou waves him off. Goodbye friend* Sheepy: *Bedi leaves!* Sheepy: Grif: ...And anyway, it is not as though she leaves her lake. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're not going there, right?!? Sheepy: Grif: What? No, of course not. Sheepy: Grif: I don't have any business there. Sheepy: Grif: Nor do you. This isn't an escort quest. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do I have to? Sheepy: Grif: What, do you truly fear her that much? Arsé-kun: Merlin: She's scary! Sheepy: Grif: She was nice to me. Sheepy: Grif: I accidentally called her "Mom" and she wasn't bothered by it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wh-why were you even there?? Sheepy: Grif:? You told Bill to meet with her. We bumped into each other and went together. Sheepy: Grif: She told me that Myrrdin would refuse to leave his room and expect to be treated like royalty when he did. I told her that he was mean, ordered me around, and forgetful. Sheepy: Grif: You know, sometimes he'd give me an earful and then I'd return with what he'd asked for and he'd act all cheerful and nice like he didn't remember me. Sheepy: Grif:.....Hmm, hold on a moment. Sheepy: Grif: You said "substitute"...? There is two of him...? Sheepy: Grif:...! Horrible, awful! Why two?! One is bad enough! One is so strict and mean! One acts sweet and funny... although I don't understand his jokes. Which is the substitute? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The mean one! I rag on the copy too, fuck that guy! He's SUCH a prick! Arsé-kun: Merlin: He can do more than two but that's where it stops being fun. They start arguing... Sheepy: Grif: R-really? Sheepy: Grif:...How many do I need to punch? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Really. I need to split myself just to harass him one day-- Uh.. Preferably just the one? Sheepy: Grif: You can split yourself? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've done it a few times, but not the same way he does. Not as fun for me. Sheepy: Grif:...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: But oh, you went with Lancelot, that makes more sense... Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: We visited his mom. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Makes sense. So where was he going now..? Sheepy: Grif:.... Sheepy: Grif: Th...they're...going to, uh, a sparring spot. Like Bill said. Were you not listening? Listen better next time! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, I really wasn't. I was too angry about physics. Sheepy: Grif:...Uh..Yeah! That's your issue! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But okay. What did you need me for now? Sheepy: Grif:.... Sheepy: Grif: Dungeon running. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hmmm. Oh well. I guess a good dungeon exploration sounds like it could be fun. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: *Merlin shifts his outfit back to normal and then goes upstairs for some Gear™* Sheepy: *Grif waits patiently* Arsé-kun: *Merlin returns with a big winter coat and Stuff* Sheepy: Grif: Looks warm. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It is. But okay! Enough! Onwards before we lose motivation! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif leads the way!* Arsé-kun: *They're briefly spotted by Arséne while loading his grocery shopping into his car. This is the second time I've mentioned it ever bc he doesn't use it much. But here it is necessary. Anyway, he's glad they don't notice bc he's busy doing normal people things* Sheepy: *Especially since Grif is carrying a sword in plain sight* Arsé-kun: *nobody really cares. they've all seen weirder* Sheepy: *true* Arsé-kun: *like the giant lake slug. that was weird* Sheepy: Grif: Here we are. Arsé-kun: *SPEAKING OF LAKE SLUG, he's not here. The caves are though!* Sheepy: Grif: A slug was here once. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So I heard. This place has some bad juju. Sheepy: Grif: It has zombies. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bad start. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Merlin: They can cause infections and all sorts of nasty stuff. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Poison damage. Sheepy: Grif: You can heal poison damage. Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If I don't screw up, yes. Let's just hope it's not necrotic damage too. Sheepy: Grif: Necrotic? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Subtype. Rotting damage. From undead. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: That is concerning. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's gross. Like no thanks, don't want to be hit by a sharp corpse! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Sheepy: Grif: Then what do we do? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Explore anyway! You're not gonna let some dead sons of bitches stop you, right? Sheepy: Grif: You aren't coming? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I'm coming, but you're in the lead, chief! Sheepy: Grif:...Right. Sheepy: *Grif goes inside.* Arsé-kun: *it's wet. it's mossy. it's moldy. it's dark and stinky* Sheepy: Grif: Stinky. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uh oh, stinky. Sheepy: Grif: Let's find loot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I sure hope there's some! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Let's keep going. Sheepy: *It feels as though they're being followed as they go further in...* Arsé-kun: *Merlin doesn't detect anything. He hates it.* Sheepy: *Something drips on Merlin...* Arsé-kun: *Merlin glances up and puts a hand out. He expects it to just be ceiling moisture.* Sheepy: *There's something similar to a spider leg hovering above him...* Sheepy: *But much more ice-like!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Hey, Grif? Come back here and identify this. Sheepy: Grif:...? Sheepy: *Grif returns to Merlin.* Sheepy: Grif: It's a cave ceiling. Arsé-kun: Merlin: For fuck's sake. How big can monster spiders get? Sheepy: Grif: Very large. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I just saw a huge spider leg up there for a minute. Sheepy: Grif: I don't see anything. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No shit, it's gone now. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe it was just hungry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd like to not be vored by a gigantic arachnid. Sheepy: Grif: Then don't get eaten. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lifechanging. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Let's keep going. Sheepy: Grif: If it's a spider, we just dismember it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's true. All that silk might be good for something! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif turns around and continues on.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin follows him* Sheepy: *...For a bit, everything goes normal, before... the previously seen spider leg slips into the back of Merlin's shirt! It's cold and wet like ice.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin yelps and takes the dash action to get the FUCK out of dodge* Sheepy: *...Whatever it is is being dragged along with him!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: GRIIIIIIIIIIIFFF! Sheepy: Grif:....? *he looks back* Did you make a friend, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: IT'S TOUCHING ME Sheepy: Grif: It's panicking as much as you are. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Get it off me please, quick! It feels like death's cold hand is reaching down my spine! Sheepy: *Grif pulls off the creature being dragged by Merlin and shows it to him. It's none other than...a headless man with tendrils coming from his back.* Sheepy: Grif: Look, Merlin, he's trembling. You frightened him. Arsé-kun: *That's not very expected or normal. Really* Arsé-kun: Merlin: But he grabbed me first..! Sheepy: *The headless man is rapidly doing different hand motions. It appears to be very panicked sign language.* Sheepy: Grif: You can apologize to each other. Sheepy: ?: ........ "Sorry. It was a prank." Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Was it? ... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Alright, you really got me. Sheepy: ?: "Where are we?" Arsé-kun: Merlin: We arrrrre under a lake in a cavern system in *someone honks a trunk horn in the right place on the road and it fuckin echos thru the entire cavern. it's incredible.* Sheepy: ?: "I don't know where that is." Arsé-kun: Merlin: W- *this happens a second time. This should not be possible. Water dilutes sound.* Sheepy: ?: "I am new here. I am looking for my family, but my horse has been eaten and my new mount is unruly." Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's rough, buddy. Sheepy: ?: "Are you lost, too?" Arsé-kun: Merlin: A little, but we came down here to explore. Sheepy: ?: "So I can tag along?" Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure, why not? Sheepy: ?: "Thank you. I don't know my name anymore. Let me see..." Sheepy: *Despite his lack of a head, he seems deep in thought...* Arsé-kun: *Body language and reading emotions (for Merlin)* Arsé-kun: *also apparently he can see despite his lack of head. this poor man* Sheepy: ?: "Well, I think most accurate would be something along the lines of 'Headless Rider of the Sleepy Hollows'." Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he solemnly nods* Ah, yes. The horseless headless man. Sheepy: ?: "Not a horseman anymore. My horse was eaten by a wolf." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Color me surprised. Didn't know a dullahan's horse could be killed to begin with. heepy: Grif: So the wolf must be connected to death in some way, too. Like a demon that consumes souls and prevents them from being able to pass on. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Magical wolf.... Fenrir? Hati or Skoll? Sheepy: ?: "I don't know. He's been letting me ride him for the time being for some reason. He seems stressed." Sheepy: ?: "But he seems to mostly have a taste for humans." Sheepy: Grif: So he is an enemy to slay. Sheepy: ?: ...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Now, now. Some dragons eat only humans and you still let them live. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Grif: So he may not be evil? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Probably not. Why would an animal know better? Sheepy: Grif:....True. Sheepy: *Something is shifting in the darkness...* Sheepy: Grif: Let's keep going. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, of course. We wouldn't want to miss any timegated events~ Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif keeps walking.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin starts to follow, then turns back to drag the headless horseless man with them. Logic be damned* Sheepy: *Suddenly, something jumps out from the darkness!* Arsé-kun: *BUT WE DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT!!!* Sheepy: Bedi: --This seems like a nice place to spar! Arsé-kun: Lance: I most Certainly said so. *he is proud of himself. look ma he did it* Sheepy: Bedi: You were right! Arsé-kun: *+100 pride. +10 appreciation. This is still the best day of his life so far in the 2000s* Sheepy: Bedi: I've always been fascinated by water because my travels have only lead me across land. Arsé-kun: Lance: And we don't need to go far to clean up. Nobody comes here, we won't get in trouble. Sheepy: Bedi: Incredible...! Sheepy: Bedi: Thankfully, I remembered my sword. Have you forgotten your sword before? It is very embarrassing. Sheepy: Bedi: However, the reason why I know this is not personal experience, but secondhand embarrassment from Lucan. Arsé-kun: Lance: Of course. It happens. .... On the other hand, I had to once fight someone with nothing but a stop sign, and it is very effective. Sheepy: Bedi: I feel as though you could fight using any object as a weapon and havs a good chance at winning. Arsé-kun: Lance: Well! Maybe so now that it's been said! *BEST DAY OF! MY! LIFE* Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! And by sparring, we will both become less rusty. Arsé-kun: Lance: Well then, shall we begin? Sheepy: *Bedi gets ready to spar!* Arsé-kun: *Lancelot is Ready!* Sheepy: *They spar!* Arsé-kun: *It goes in a way. Stupid things are done by all involved. Smart things happen. And then the minute they're too tired to continue, Lance puts his stuff down and throws himself into the lake. Typical Lancelot* Sheepy: Bedi: *huff, huff* ...Good job, Sir Lancelot...! Arsé-kun: Lance: I should be saying that to you, Sir Bedivere..! For being rusty, you did well! Sheepy: Bedi:...! Thank you. However... If I am not strong enough to protect my King, I must keep working at it. Sheepy: Bedi:...! Thank you. However... If I am not strong enough to protect my King, I must keep working at it. Arsé-kun: Lance: And yourself. You can't usually protect someone if you are dead. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... Sheepy: Bedi: I'd never thought of protecting myself. Arsé-kun: Lance: Most ghosts can't use physical objects. If you die, you're probably screwed. Sheepy: Bedi: However, if it bought my King even a second more of life, it would be worth it to me. Arsé-kun: Lance: I can already tell that Merlin would be pouting. Sheepy: Bedi: Ahaha... Yes, I suppose the same would apply for Merlin. Sheepy: Bedi: However, I devoted my life to my King. That is what it should be used for. Arsé-kun: Lance: And you kept with it. How honorable of you. Sheepy: Bedi: But the King passing at the Battle of Camlann makes me think I am too weak to protect him if the time ever came that I needed to. Arsé-kun: Vivian: The King's passing was unfortunate, but predetermined. Your loyalty and strength of will shall not go unnoticed any longer. Sheepy: Bedi: What? It was predetermined...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... Everyone dies. That is a simple fact of mortal life. It was bound to happen. Do not stress- That you have come this far is such a testament of will. Sheepy: Bedi:...Thank you. Arsé-kun: Vivian: You're quite welcome. You are also welcome to come here whenever you'd like. The Excalibur let you handle it for a reason. .. But this is not about that. Sheepy: Bedi:...! Thank you! Sheepy: Bedi:...But what is this about? Arsé-kun: Vivian: I wanted to apologize to you. After all this time, it's been recognized that when I went to curse the three incubi, one of the curses did not land where it was intended. That would most likely be why your memory has degraded so much. Sheepy: Bedi:...! Sheepy: Bedi:...So I protected Merlin unknowingly. Arsé-kun: Vivian: That seems to be the case, yes. Sheepy: Bedi: The fact I was able to protect him brings me joy. *He appears surprisingly pleased!* Arsé-kun: Vivian: How sweet. I still intend to curse him, but it will be on a much more minor level. Because he has not had the needed karma. Bastard. Sheepy: Bedi: “Karma”...? Has he wronged you in some way? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Either way, lets focus on the main priority, that being that you carry the curse you never deserved. Sheepy: Bedi: Can it be broken? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Would you like to find out now? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah..I mean, of course. Sheepy: Bedi: But how? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Considering where my brand of magic works best... How long can you hold your breath for, approximately? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm? Not as long as Sir Kay can. Arsé-kun: Vivian: That would be a given. Sheepy: Bedi: My experience with water is minimal. Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... Noted. I'll have Elyan assist you then. Sheepy: Bedi: Elyan is here...? He is never far from Sir Griflet... Arsé-kun: Vivian: And Sir Griflet was here earlier today. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, for a quest to punch Myrrdin... But he was out. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Out of the building or out cold? This affects my response. Sheepy: Bedi: Out of the building. Arsé-kun: Vivian: That is unfortunate. Sheepy: Bedi:....? But him being comfortable enough to leave the home alone is a miracle after he was attacked by a serial killer the last time he went out alone. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I only requested a punch, not a murderous beatdown. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, the serial killer wasn't Griflet. Arsé-kun: Vivian: That does explain a lot. Sheepy: Bedi: He was running around trying to turn people into art pieces and attempted crucifying Myrrdin. Arsé-kun: Vivian: How... Ironic. I may need to look into this later on. Sheepy: Bedi: Um... what was his name... Sheepy: Bedi: Stephano something. Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah, right, what did you need from me? Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... How long can you hold your breath for, again? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know. My swimming experience is limited. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Do your best. Now, you have several moments to prepare yourself. Sheepy: Bedi: *he inhales sharply* ...I will succeed! Arsé-kun: *Vivian draws near and places a hand on his chest.... Before sharply whipping herself around and dunking him into the lake. Vivian has gains bro* Sheepy: Bedi: --!! Arsé-kun: *She asked for a REASON, Bedivere!!* Sheepy: *And yet, Bedi is having difficulty!* Arsé-kun: *Probably because he got slammed in with a force greater than he expected.* Sheepy: *Thanks to Elyan's help, Bedi didn't drown! But he's tired, dazed, and confused.* Arsé-kun: *This is perfectly understandable, and no one will complain about this. If anything happened in the water, well, Lance doesn't know because he's paid this entire scene 0% attention* Sheepy: Bedi:...Did it...did it work? Arsé-kun: Vivian: It certainly seems like it did, but perhaps I should have been more gentle. Sheepy: Bedi: No. I am fine. ...Just, feeling out of it. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I would let you rest here on the shore, but it is moderately cold... Ah, I know. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Sheepy: Bedi:.....? *he enjoys the warmth, but a question is haunting him...* Sheepy: Bedi:....How did you get a driver's license...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: By signing up for an adult's driving course and going through it. ...And a fake ID. Arsé-kun: Vivian: It is a pain. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Bedi: Too bad. Sheepy: Bedi: If they didn't require them, getting groceries would be easier. Sheepy: Bedi:...Groceries...Why does that seem important... Arsé-kun: Vivian: Worry about it once you are home. It sounds like something Merlin forgot to do. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... good idea. Sheepy: Bedi: I cannot worry about it currently. Sheepy: Bedi: I can worry about it at home. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Try not to stress yourself out. We'll head there in a moment. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you...I'll try to relax. Arsé-kun: *Vivian pats his head and leaves him in the car to do a few minor tasks* Arsé-kun: *Which include placing Elyan in Bedi's lap to absorb the water, throwing Lancelot on the truck bed (he does not appreciate this bc it is covered in snow), and putting on more truck-appropriate clothes so she doesn't have to drive in her good dress. Overalls n' plaid for the hardworking swordwoman.* Arsé-kun: *and no, no one is allowed to see that last part* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, this is where Elyan ended up...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: It is. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Arsé-kun: *Viv honks the truck's horn. Hjonk* Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet will probably return to the cafe after his mission is done... Sheepy: Bedi: Myrrdin should be there by now, too. Sheepy: Bedi: He'll probably be in his room if you want to talk to him. Arsé-kun: Vivian: How exciting. But all right. *she starts her truck and puts her seatbelt on* Get'cher seatbelt on and lets get this show on the road. Sheepy: *Bedi buckles himself in!* Sheepy: Bedi: I am ready whenever. Arsé-kun: *and so, Vivian pulls the truck out of park and Lets Fuckin' Go* Sheepy: *The bar is open as always!* Arsé-kun: *Yes, but she has to PARK FIRST. Inconspicuous parking in front of an empty lot? Harder than it looks probably.* Sheepy: *true!* Arsé-kun: *Lance found dead on the sidewalk somewhere because you generally can't stay on an icy back of a pickup truck. It just doesn't happen* Arsé-kun: *But Bedi and Elyan made it, 100% safe and in one piece!* Sheepy: Bedi: This is our destination. Sheepy: Bedi: *he gets out of the car* Thank you for the ride. Sheepy: *Elyan is already making his way to the door wordlessly* Arsé-kun: Vivian: You're quite welcome. Lets give them a surprise, shall we? Sheepy: *Bedi enters the bar* Sheepy: Bedi: I'm back! Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou're fou! *hello, this bar is run by fou and only fou* Sheepy: *Meril is nowhere to be seen...* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Fou, it's just you today...? Sheepy: Bedi: So Myrrdin is in his room and Meril must be sleeping somewhere. Arsé-kun: *Fou turns around and peers over the bar* Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmm... I see. Sheepy: Bedi: Your best bet may be meeting Myrrdin first, then... Sheepy: Bedi: He should be in his room. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Ah, of course he is. Sheepy: Bedi: Unfortunately. Sheepy: Bedi: Unfortunately, Meril is most knowledgeable on making drinks and he's asleep. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I don't mind. I would much rather wait until after I've finished for that. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, I understand. Sheepy: Bedi: I think Griflet dragged Merlin somewhere, so he will be out for a while... Arsé-kun: Vivian: That does make this easier. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, Arsé-kun: Vivian: If he kills me, Lancelot gets my truck. I'll be back soon. Arsé-kun: *Viv goes upstairs. It isn't hard to follow the neet-ass stank. That's a joke but he can't be hard to find if he's stationary.* Sheepy: *Especially since his room is labelled!* Arsé-kun: *Vivian considers messing with him, but he's been through enough. She'll be polite to him this time and knock.* Sheepy: Myrrdin: *he takes a few moments to finish before opening the door. He looks surprised!* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Uh... It's serious if you're here to see me. Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... ... I'll be blunt, this shit's lasted too long and I'm going to personally remove it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: ...? But I deserved it. Arsé-kun: Vivian: You deserved it, yes. Absolutely. I can't disagree. Instead, you've gotten to the point where it is more damaging. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's true, but I've learned to live with it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: However...I definitely wouldn't object to its removal. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Listen, I don't want to hear you whining behind a closed door how you'll be the only one not lifted. You will. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Shoot...I thought it might've been for a different reason like... Uh, "I'm not mad at you anymore, so I'm removing it"... Arsé-kun: Vivian: Absolutely not. I'm just being polite. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're still mad...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: The word is "Bitter", and yes. So can you hold your breath for longer now or do I need to treat you like a newborn? This is for important reasons. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept agreeing to meet up with you when I knew leaving alone wasn't something I felt comfortable doing. I should've just explained the situation. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Oh, I haven't gone swimming or anything, so I'm no better than when we last met. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I thought giving you distance was the best option so I really only interacted with water for drinking and bathing. Arsé-kun: Vivian: *she sighs.* You need to get out more. And what, did you think I was going to show up in a chlorine-hole and pants you? Sheepy: Myrrdin: The last time I went out alone other than today I got stabbed multiple times. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And anyway, they added the capability of socializing without ever leaving your room! Shopping without ever leaving your room! Working without ever leaving your room! Modern technology is amazing! Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... Yes, we can talk about that first part later. I have questions about that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: However, I still enjoy walking around at night...sleeping in graveyards... Hmm, they don't really allow you to use zoom in graveyards... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, right, removing it...Well, the fountain is here if you want to use it. Arsé-kun: Vivian: So you don't interact with water, but you kept it..? I can't wait to see my fountain looking like a rat's pissing pool. Sheepy: Myrrdin: No! I kept it clean! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I wouldn't let it get dirty. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But I stay away from lakes and pools. I wanted to give you distance until you weren't mad anymore. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I thought my presence would only make you angrier. "He won't come out tor me but he'll come out for some plants?" and so on. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Fair, but it's true. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If it helps any, I won't go out for the plants either. Arsé-kun: Vivian: So you've gotten worse. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If I can't get someone to do it for me, I'll usually just make a double through magic... if my luck is right, he'll be willing to go out. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If I can't get someone to doit for me, I'll usually just make a double through magic... if my luck is right, he'll be willing to go out. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Hey, it's too dangerous to go out alone. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Save talking for afterwards. Please. Be quiet. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Fine, but only if you aren't going to leave the second you're done. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So, what do I do? Arsé-kun: Vivian: I'm not. I still have Meril to deal with after you. Now get in the fountain. Sheepy: *Myrrdin does as told.* Arsé-kun: *Vivian starts trying to remove this curse as well, but it's far stronger than the last one and it doesn't budge* Sheepy: *Myrrdin seems to be pained but is keeping his mouth shut...* Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... How often do you cause this to go off? Sheepy: Myrrdin: *he grins sheepishly* Well... Arsé-kun: Vivian: .... You're a mess. You're lucky you're cute, Myrr. Sheepy: Myrrdin:!! Arsé-kun: *Vivian starts managing to physically rip this curse off of Myrrdin's body. However, the curse is so strong by now that it can and will fight back with it's... Slimy, phlegmmy, pus-like, chunky and moist fuckin' shit, this long stringy gross spider web dipped in slime and vom, this fucking* Arsé-kun: *This curdled milk looking black ink mistake* Sheepy: Myrrdin: *he's biting his tongue. everything is pain! just don't scream and distract her!* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hrk...That's what it looks like...?! ...Ghhh! *he clenches his teeth* Arsé-kun: Vivian: Well, it wasn't supposed to be pleasant..!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I-it’s...! Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's horrible! Th-that was in me...?! Arsé-kun: Vivian: Apparently..! It wasn't like this when I cast it, certainly..! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Eh, me setting it off so regularly must've made it turn into that... Sheepy: Myrrdin:.... Arsé-kun: Vivian: .... If you're going to vomit, please do it away from me. Sheepy: Myrrdin:....I'll be back. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Wash yourself off. You've still got residue on you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Right. Thanks. Sheepy: *Myrrdin leaves for a few minutes.* Arsé-kun: *Vivian manages to shove the angry goo into one of Myrrdin's empty supply jars in the meantime. Thankfully. Staining is minimal* Sheepy: *Myrrdin returns, still looking a little sick... and the marks are still on his chest* Arsé-kun: Vivian: I stole a jar. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You could even keep it if you want. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Considering it's got an angry ball of goo, I don't think you want it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I tried washing it off... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I've grown used to the tattoos but knowing that gunk is still inside me... Arsé-kun: Vivian: It is offputting. I certainly did not expect it to have become so... Like this. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...I guess I let it grow too much? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Perhaps? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, every time I look in the mirror I get to remember how that looked. Arsé-kun: Vivian: You're legally allowed to look at people and in trade, this. Sheepy: Myrrdin: This? Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... What are you still here for? Don't you have hot people to be staring at? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh? I already am, aren't I? Arsé-kun: Vivian: .... I really do not know what I expected. Arsé-kun: Vivian: .... Right, there was something else I needed to ask you about. Sheepy: Myrrdin: What is it? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'll try to answer as best as I can. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Where and who is the man that attacked you? I have a gift for him and it's pain. Sheepy: Myrrdin: The man who stabbed me... Stefano Valentino. Missing an eye, tried to turn me into an art piece... They arrested him. He's in jail right now. Sheepy: Myrrdin: My memory of the whole thing is kinda foggy. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Would you like to watch him try to make art with no eyes? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh....? W-with you? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, I'd rather a movie, but this is fine too! Arsé-kun: Vivian: Don't push your luck that far. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh...Okay, I guess it's going a little too fast. Sheepy: Myrrdin: This time I'll show up! Arsé-kun: Vivian: If you don't, this jar is going under your pillow. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ehhhh?! Scary!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I will, I will! Sheepy: Myrrdin: And I can teach you about the wonders of instant messaging! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Hmm, but do you have a phone? Or a computer? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Now, look at my clothes, look at my lake in the middle of nowhere- Where would I put a computer?? Sheepy: Myrrdin:......*he's thinking* ... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Your car? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Fair. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I use instant messaging a lot. Arsé-kun: *the angry goo is angry in a jar* Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Is it supposed to look mad? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Doed it even have feelings? Arsé-kun: Vivian: It shouldn't. It was only a curse. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's so angry looking. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Do I really have to keep it...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: I'd be mad too if my purpose suddenly became useless. Also, yes. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But... Sheepy: Myrrdin: What if it goes back in me in my sleep? Sheepy: Myrrdin: What if it comes after me...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Well, then you take it back off like a reused sticker. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Does it eat food? Do I need to feed it...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: I... I genuinely do not know. I've never let a curse live this long. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...... Arsé-kun: Vivian: The other two weren't physical. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Uh...so this is a mystery we have to figure out together. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I would prefer not to. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But... Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're making me take care of it. Arsé-kun: Vivian: You... I realized how awful this is in hindsight. It's like raising a child without the father. *she sighs, heavily* Fine, I'll help you, but we are not dating. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ouch... I guess I haven't dealt with my flaws yet, so I haven't become someone you'd want to date. *he's mulling this over* Sheepy: Myrrdin: But leaving the house alone... makes me worry I'll be attacked and unable to defend myself...Hmm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'll work hard all the same...! Sheepy: Myrrdin: But that did happen the second I got comfortable, didn't it. Arsé-kun: Vivian: It certainly sounds like it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So getting comfortable isn't safe... Sheepy: Myrrdin:....... Arsé-kun: Vivian: You're an idiot. You have fists. Use them. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...? Sheepy: Myrrdin: And potentially injure them...? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can't risk something like that. Arsé-kun: *Vivian looks frustrated* Sheepy: Myrrdin: I would've just defended myself normally but I was so burnt out magic wise and didn't bring my staff. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I usually just flash a bright light and run. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But...using my fists? What if I hurt my hands? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Then heal them. Moron. Sheepy: Myrrdin: *he's mulling this over* Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'd rather just not go out alone. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Take the Cath Palug. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But Fou doesn't always want to go. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Take your new son. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh...Hmm... I guess it'll get lonely now that it doesn't have me to try to kill at every waking moment. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're right, I guess. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But you'll have to pitch in sometimes too. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Certainly, but do not simply dump them on me from nowhere and then take off to bang several other people. Sheepy: Myrrdin: No, I wouldn't do that! Arsé-kun: Vivian: Ah, true. You would need to go outside first. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...! N-no...I... I do...! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I've been working really hard...But...I...*he grimaces* When I start getting comfortable, things happen. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Things aren't going to stop happening just because one man is uncomfy. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's not what I meant. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Now, that isn't fair to say when we do not know if the overgrown curse was to blame for that as well. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So what do you suggest? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I've tried all I can other than damaging others. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Get a guard dog. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Dog... Arsé-kun: Vivian: Most people hone in on the dog. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sir Lancelot does seem safe and trustworthy... Arsé-kun: *Myrrdin is now in danger* Sheepy: Myrrdin:...? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Do not make me regret helping you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I kinda assumed you already did because it's me and somehow I manage to unknowingly make everyone mad. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But... If you're going to regret removing it, just put it back. Arsé-kun: Vivian: And watch you die? From something stupid? Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's not as though you'd be around for it. Arsé-kun: *Vivian starts to say something but is interrupted by a door downstairs SLAMMING open and Merlin yelling "What's up, fuckers?!"* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, it must be Merlin. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I guess I should go check on what he needs. Arsé-kun: Vivian: A reminder to keep it down is what. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...? It doesn't bother me. Sheepy: Myrrdin: What were you saying before he barged in? Arsé-kun: Vivian: Forget it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Did I tick you off? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Arsé-kun: Vivian: You're still extraordinarily dense. I'll leave it at that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't understand. Arsé-kun: Vivian: ... I am teasing you. You still can't tell? Sheepy: Myrrdin: No, not really. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Why would I want to chase down someone that harmed you, and then proceed to suggest you get injured? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Uh...Because you personally want vengeance? Arsé-kun: Vivian: I've gotten more than plenty from you. Don't worry so much. Sheepy: Myrrdin:?! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I assumed you hated me unto this day. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Did I not state that the curse did far more to you than I'd intended? Sheepy: Myrrdin: It doesn't change the fact that me standing you up so many times wasn't right and that I still haven't improved despite saying I would. Arsé-kun: Vivian: The latter of which is by all means my own fault. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...So you don't hate me? Arsé-kun: Vivian: No, I don't hate you. Still not dating you, but I do not hate you Sheepy: Myrrdin: Of course not. I haven’t improved myself enough for that. I couldn’t bring myself to date you even if you wanted to. Not in my current state. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Well, if I wanted to, you wouldn't get much of a choice. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm... Scary. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Thank you. I really try. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Do you... You don’t need to. Arsé-kun: Vivian: I like to. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I see that... Arsé-kun: Vivian: But enough talk. Lets take care of your brother. The actually cursed one. Take your son with you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Right. Arsé-kun: *Vivian goes downstairs. Merlin sees her and screams* Sheepy: *Myrrdin follows* Arsé-kun: Merlin: WHY IS SHE HERE?! MYRRDIN!! WHY???? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Merlin, don’t be so loud. Look at my jar. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... That gives me massively bad vibes. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It’s my curse. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That’s great, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?! *looks at Myrrdin's tattoos, back to the jar, back to Myrrdin, back t* Sheepy: Myrrdin: It left a stain. Arsé-kun: Vivian: Be glad you didn't see it outside of the jar. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll pass! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wow! Sheepy: Myrrdin: We’re keeping him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We already have Fou! Do we need two curses?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don’t think he and Fou will get along though. Arsé-kun: *Fou sniffs the jar, and then recoils with the lemon-cat face* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And what the hell do you mean "He"? Curses aren't sentient! Sheepy: Myrrdin: This one is. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It grew powerful enough to gain sentience. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So you want to keep... A living, sentient curse? That literally made your life hell? Why??? Arsé-kun: *merlin looks genuinely confused* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Uh... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, if it's sentient, I made it that way. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not a child! Sheepy: Myrrdin: But if it were, it'd be Vivian's and mine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Ah. I get it. It's like you were man-pregnant. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Now that you've said that, we'll get ads for mpreg comics with how ads seem to be picked up from conversations. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What, are those not fucking hilarious??? They're so bad. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Does anyone actually click on them? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe for the irony. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Anyway, objects that stay around long enough become sentient, right? I'd guess it's the same deal here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Look, man, I'm into some weird shit, but that takes the cake. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So you won't help Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do I look like I know how to children? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't know how to either. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Did Bedi get home yet? He adopted kids way back when, he should know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... If he remembers it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I wouldn't know. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I've been upstairs with Vivian for a to while now. Arsé-kun: *Vivian does not input. She appears from behind the bar counter, takes a bottle of wine, and raises an eyebrow* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh? Oh?? And what were you doing? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Talking. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah? And what else? ;) Sheepy: Myrrdin: She removed the curse from me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Damn, that's it? Sheepy: Myrrdin: She removed the curse from me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Damn, that's it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Y'all didn't bang? You d-- Arsé-kun: *Vivian slams her fist over Merlin's head, flooring him instantly. He's okay, thankfully* Arsé-kun: Vivian: Please do not forget that I still despise you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: F-fair enough..! Ow, ow... Arsé-kun: Vivian: Now then. All three curses have been removed, I had to touch That *she gestures to the jar*, and I need to find my actual son. I have things to do, unlike you two, so I'll be taking my leave. Good luck with that. *and she leaves* Arsé-kun: *there's a few moments of silence, and then..* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, wait, we can all go out for food together now! We can go see Arthur with Meril! We could steal someone's car! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, we can. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Now we’ll need to list working hours.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And take actual payment. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Shoot, you're right. It's not like he'll be home for the next century. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Gosh, but what’ll we even charge...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Money?? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I could look it up?? Take suggestions from my fans? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, of course money. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Get a credit card scanner? Sheepy: Myrrdin: You need to be able to calculate all costs that go into making a drink such as labor, material, and other side costs and then calculate how much percentage profit you can reasonably make off of each drink. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... .... Five dollar. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wow... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, but actually.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lets use this one for example. *he pats the closest bottle* This is, according to the label, about 13 dollars. It's 375 mL, but a cup is 237 mL. So it'd be like... Ten dollars for a cup of it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: And then five for whoever finishes it off. Profit. Arsé-kun: Merlin: They get to keep the bottle. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Huh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, that sounds about right I guess. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But it's not like many people see us to begin with! Sheepy: Bedi: If you wanted to get around a 50% profit for it, you could charge $12 for the cup and $7 for the remaining portion. Sheepy: Bedi: But is that reasonable? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Two dollars more... Yeah, that sounds right! Good work, babe! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin pauses to process complex abstractions* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hold on a moment. Bedi, babe, hon, you went out with Lancelot earlier, but Vivian was looking for him. And since she was dealing with the curses, does that mean she dealt with yours...? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: !! Sheepy: Bedi: I took a shower to deal with the brain fog that came from her removal of the curse. Sheepy: Bedi: Unfortunately, my brain is still a little...hazy. I think with a good night's sleep the fog should fade. For now, however... Sheepy: *There's a yelp from Meril in the background.* Sheepy: Bedi:...We have no hot water. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Ah. Of course. Sheepy: Bedi: However, it felt very nice while it lasted. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We need a better heater... Maybe a modern radiator too.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But goods and services cost money! Sheepy: Myrrdin: We need to charge for our services so we can earn money. Arsé-kun: Merlin: These bar services, you mean. We need people to come in to get money. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But how...? Through advertising? Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's where the problem with the tree being fuckin' invisible comes in!!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: This really is tough. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can we just convince the regulars to bring more people?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Good idea! Sheepy: Bedi: The lawyer knows many people due to being a lawyer, so perhaps he could help.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're right, but that doesn't settle the whole "Most people cannot see the tree unless it is introduced to them". Do we make a youtube video? Will that work? Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe... Sheepy: Bedi: But can it be caught on camera? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Never actually tried! Sheepy: Myrrdin: What if we put a sign on it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Let's try it later. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, speaking of... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, we were just talking about you! Come on in! Arsé-kun: *Barok enters the bar, looking relatively exhausted. He brought a friend!* Arsé-kun: Barok: ... Make me regret being alive and I'll let it slide. Sheepy: ?: It's hidden very welll... it is. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, we can do that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, you brought someone else! Sheepy: Myrrdin: We were just considering asking you to do exactly that! Sheepy: Rikao: ...My name is Rikao... it is. I'm a defense attorney... yes. *he shyly looks away* My... my, uh, friend brought me. ...Friend... yes. Sheepy: Bedi: I will get Meril. One moment. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're lucky today. We haven't figured out actual monetary prices yet, so our payment is the same as you've likely been told already. Sheepy: Rikao: Payment... It is necessary for me to pay you somehow... it is. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, we'll take either stories or whatever money you wanna pay. Doesn't really matter! Sheepy: Rikao: Scamming people is wrong... Yes. So I must pay you with money. My life is not that interesting... it's not. Arsé-kun: Barok: Oh? So I'm going to be the one sharing what set you off this week in court? Sheepy: Rikao: Yes. Arsé-kun: Barok: Good, because I intended to anyway. Sheepy: Rikao: Really? Arsé-kun: Barok: Yes. I cannot believe you of all people fell for updog. Sheepy: Rikao: I have never heard of updog... Sheepy: Rikao: I assumed it to be a very tall dog...Yes. You look up and there is a dog... it is. Arsé-kun: Barok: .... *he picks up the tiny Rikao and puts him on a seat. he's so Small.* How are you going to reach your drink like this? Sheepy: Rikao: I go to bars often for performances. It is easier to "vibe" in this form... it is. Jalope taught me of this word. Sheepy: Rikao: He likes to say, "Rikao-chin is vibing, wei wei, ciao ciao," and such... Yes. Sheepy: Rikao: However, if it's not socially accepted, I'll follow your suggestion... Yes. *poof! He's a lot taller and much more human now!* Sheepy: Meril: Oh, customers... so early? *he looks cold* Arsé-kun: Barok: Afternoon. Could you kindly end my life? Sheepy: Rikao: Such a thing is usually illegal... Arsé-kun: Barok: Not like that. Sheepy: Meril: Oh, the usual? No problem. Sheepy: Rikao: ...? Sheepy: Rikao: He doesn't plan to poison you... Very good. ...Yes. Arsé-kun: Barok: I can poison myself just fine, thank you. Sheepy: Rikao: Hmm... It doesn't take much skill to accomplish that... It doesn't. Sheepy: Meril: What would you like, ehhh... Sheepy: Rikao: Rikao. Defense attorney. Singer. Bassist. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's a unique last name. Arsé-kun: Barok: It isn't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maaaaan, Meril, you have GOT to get outside! *he knows what he said.* Sheepy: Rikao: Rikao. Defense attorney. Singer. Bassist. Sheepy: Meril: That's a unique last name. Arsé-kun: Barok: It isn't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maaaaan, Meril, you have GOT to get outside! *he knows what he said.* Sheepy: Meril: So many people have the last name "bassist"? Sheepy: Rikao:...! Sheepy: Meril: My curse has been removed so I can go out whenever I want now. Sheepy: Rikao: Eheheh... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Hold on, Mer. Hold on. Arsé-kun: Barok: oh no Sheepy: Rikao: Ahahaha! *he's begun cackling and wheezing* "Bassist" is no last name...! Ahahaha! It's one of my- eheheh- occupations! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Barok: .... This, in court. So help me God. Sheepy: Meril: Oh, so that's why you need a drink. Arsé-kun: Barok: I don't mind it outside of court. But in court... Sheepy: Meril: How do you get through cases? Do you win by making him laugh too much so he can't continue? Arsé-kun: Barok: I try not to resort to that. It feels like cheating. Sheepy: Meril: Hmm... Hmm... Courts are confusing to me... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he's got Fou in his hands like a toy and standing on his back feet* *squeaky voice* I'm Bassist, I do-a the dance moves! *he wiggles Fou's arms. Fou looks ready to commit a homicide* Sheepy: Meril: The goal is to win, but the goal is to figure out if the defendant is guilty...But the wrong side could win... Sheepy: *Rikao has begun cry-laughing at Merlin* Arsé-kun: Barok: There's a reason it takes so long to become a lawyer. Arsé-kun: *MERLIN STONKS* Sheepy: Meril: If you're a lawyer for long enough, can you immediately determine guilt? Almost like reading their mind? Arsé-kun: Barok: I wish. Sheepy: Meril: You can't? Arsé-kun: Barok: If that point exists, I haven't reached it yet. Sheepy: Meril: Hmm...So maybe there's an legendary lawyer out there who's been practicing law for so long that they can read minds. Arsé-kun: *Barok considers this* Sheepy: Meril: I wonder where they'd be. Arsé-kun: Barok: On paid leave from court, probably. Sheepy: Rikao: Eheh... ... ... *sharp inhale* ... Legendary lawyer? No, there's nothing like that... Is there? Arsé-kun: Barok: I certainly hope not. Sheepy: Rikao: Reading minds would not be something I'd want... Sheepy: Meril: Right, your drink. What did you want? Sheepy: Rikao:......... *mumbling* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyone else get a "no" vibe? Just me? Sheepy: Meril: Eh? He said no drink? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just the vibe of a "no", but not an actual no... Sheepy: Rikao: *he looks away shyly before repeating himself, slightly more coherently* Arsé-kun: Barok: *ahem* The court will end your statement for you if you do not speak up. Sheepy: Rikao:....! Sheepy: Rikao:...Do you sell milkshakes? Uraragi does...is it a normal bar drink? Sheepy: Meril: Yeah, sure. Sheepy: Meril: So you want a milkshake. Sure, I can do that. Sheepy: *Something loudly crashes outside!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Theeeere it is. Keep the milk out, we're gonna need it. Sheepy: *Bedi gets the door* Sheepy: Bedi: Um...You don't look like a bird. Arsé-kun: Killia: I hope not. A loud angel crashed into your tree. Sheepy: Bedi: Loud...angel? Arsé-kun: *Barok groans in the background. Can't go ten goddamn minutes without Crow, apparently* Sheepy: Bedi: Do you have ID? Sheepy: Crow: Eye-dee? Arsé-kun: Barok: Excuse my nephew. He's, how do I politely say... *he makes a face of frustration* Sheepy: Meril: So he's with you? Arsé-kun: Barok: I wish he weren't, but I'll take the responsibility of anything he does. Sheepy: Meril: Oh, that's fine. He can come in then. Sheepy: Crow: *gasp*...! I've solved the mystery of where Uncle goes after work! Man, I'm a genius. Sheepy: Crow: Just call me an ace detective! Ahahaha! Sheepy: Christo: Most detectives don't smack their face into things... Arsé-kun: Barok: .... ..... Please let me have some peace in my life. Sheepy: Crow: Peace? Sheepy: Crow: Am I not peaceful? Arsé-kun: Barok: You are... So loud. Sheepy: Crow: Is loud bad? Sheepy: Rikao: *he's looking Crow over* Sheepy: Crow: Loud works when you wanna scream the truths of life at the top of your lungs! Sheepy: Crow: How can you show your crimson passion without raising your voice? Sheepy: Rikao: Oh, that's it. SomethingCrimson. Crowley. I have heard your songs before...I have. Sheepy: Crow: It's CROW!! And "ShinganCrimsonZ"!! We'll be the biggest band and spread our crimson passion! But since you've heard our songs, you must be one of my cattle, so I'll let it pass! Heh! Sheepy: Rikao: No... I am an African wild dog. Sheepy: Rikao: I don't look bull-like... I don't. Sheepy: Crow: It means you liked them! And you like me! Sheepy: Rikao: No, that's not true. Sheepy: Crow: Eeehh?! Uncle...! How could he not like me? Arsé-kun: Barok: Perhaps because he doesn't actually know you. Maybe because you're yelling indoors. Sheepy: Crow: Eh? Sheepy: Crow: But this is my indoor voice...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sorry, Barok, but it's permitted! We can be louder if it makes you unhappy! ;) I aim to serve! Sheepy: Crow: Finally! Someone reasonable! Arsé-kun: Barok: Fine, but not so loud that you shatter glass. Sheepy: Rikao: Shouting and yelling is bad for your voice. Make sure you do vocal warm ups, too. ...Yes. Sheepy: Crow: I've never shattered glass by being loud before! Sheepy: Crow: Is that even possible? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It is! But it isn't easy, and has a bunch of required circumstances! Arsé-kun: *Fou covers his widdle ears with his paws. Aww. Lookit the bayyybeeeeee* Sheepy: Rikao: ...? Sheepy: Rikao: It's upset...it is. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Shit, me too, he's not special. Sheepy: Rikao: He's like Jalope... he is. Sheepy: Crow: But...What is this place? Why do I need ID? Sheepy: Crow: But this is a bar, right? So if I pass it, I'll become a lawyer? Arsé-kun: Barok: ... That's the bar exam. They ask for ID so no children come in to drink booze. Sheepy: Crow: Booze... Sheepy: Crow: Booze....Hmm... Hmm... Like a drink ghosts have. Arsé-kun: *Barok starts to reply and just stops. He just gives up.* Sheepy: Crow: But if it were milk based, it'd be "mooze". Arsé-kun: Merlin: *snnnnrk* Well, have I got moos for you. *he slides a glass of milk to Crow* Merry January or whatever. Sheepy: Crow:!!! What? For me? I can tell you're one of my cattle just by that! Sheepy: Rikao: He's not a bull either. Sheepy: Crow: Anyone who likes my songs is one of my cattle! And anyone who listens to my songs likes them! Sheepy: Crow: That's one of the truths of life! Heh! Bet you didn't know that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: If you wanna be more accurate, it's the people who listen TWICE that like it. Gives 'em time to realize they do like it. Sheepy: Crow: Eh? Really? Sheepy: Crow:...Huh! Sheepy: Crow: I'd never thought of that... Sheepy: Crow: Okay, then listen to my songs again! Sheepy: Crow: But for now...Why're you hanging out at bars? Arsé-kun: Barok: Why not? Sheepy: Crow: I expected you to have a different pass time... Arsé-kun: Barok: Passtimes are for when I haven't just finished work. Sheepy: Crow: ...? Sheepy: Crow: So you drink after work, huh... Sheepy: Crow: That's not really what I expected... Arsé-kun: Barok: What I do exactly is not your business. It is called a "personal" life for a reason. Sheepy: Crow:...? Sheepy: Crow:........ *he's mulling this over* Sheepy: Crow: Huh. Sheepy: Crow: But you don't spend much time with me, so how else will I spend time with you? Arsé-kun: Barok: I'm busy. Am I supposed to quit? Sheepy: Crow: No. Sheepy: Crow: But I was just thinking that sometime when you're less busy, we should spend more time together. Sheepy: Meril: Right, here are your drinks. *he gives Barok and Rikao drinks* Arsé-kun: Barok: Appreciated. Arsé-kun: *Barok isn't clear on who he was speaking to...* Sheepy: Rikao: Thank you. Sheepy: Crow: Is your job really hard? You just go up and say things, right? But your stage is behind a desk. Arsé-kun: Barok: It wavers between determining someone's innocence or convicting them of a crime, with proper evidence. (yknow unlike yours) Sheepy: Crow: ? Hmmm... No, that doesn't seem right. Arsé-kun: Barok: It is not like your trial of... Whatever that was. Sheepy: Crow: Did you become a lawyer because of that? Arsé-kun: Barok: *ACE ATTORNEY PSYCHE LOCK.PNG* *ok actually he IS dangling a lock off his finger, but no chains or ace attorney music blaring* You'll no sooner get an answer to that than this piece of junk actually opening. Sheepy: Crow:? Arsé-kun: Barok: Either way, I was already interested in the subject before that event. Sheepy: Crow: But this bar doesn't seem that much like junk? Arsé-kun: Barok: .... The lock, Crow. Sheepy: Crow: Eh... If you just hit it on something it'll open. Arsé-kun: Barok: That has implications. Sheepy: Crow:? Arsé-kun: Barok: Will you hit me to make me open up? Sheepy: Crow: Why would I wanna see your insides? Arsé-kun: Barok: ....... *he kicks back his drink. discussion over* Sheepy: Crow: *thinking* Sheepy: *Rikao is focused on his drink* Sheepy: Crow:...Eh? Like, open up as in tell your thoughts? Arsé-kun: Barok: That's the one. Sheepy: Crow: But punching you would shut you up even more? And anyway, if we got into a fistfight, my crimson fists wouldn't be any match for you. Arsé-kun: Barok: Maybe, to both. Sheepy: Crow: Do I wanna risk it? Not really... Sheepy: Crow: If I punch you will I benefit from it? Arsé-kun: Barok: No. Sheepy: Crow: Then I guess I won't punch you. Sheepy: Rikao: Punching people when it benefits you is wrong too... It is. Sheepy: Christo: (So he would attack someone for his own benefit. I knew he was guilty.) Arsé-kun: Barok: Christo, you magnificent bastard, I can hear you. Sheepy: Christo:...?! Sheepy: Christo: Ahaha... Don't mind me. I'm just thinking to myself. Arsé-kun: Barok: If you'd like to make a court case out of it, I'd be more than happy to take the opposite side of the room for once. Sheepy: Christo:....... Sheepy: Christo: I don't have any interest in whether he's guilty or innocent. Just my own innocence. Arsé-kun: Barok: ... You two are the same brand of having no subtly. Arsé-kun: *but he is now Interested* Sheepy: Christo: Please don't compare me to him. Sheepy: Christo: That's how they decided I was the one who manipulated him into doing it. Because we'd met before and I could apparently mesh well enough with him to accomplish that. Sheepy: Christo: Now I'm in this mess. Really, it would've been easier on me if you'd seemed brighter and not like someone who'd need to be told to commit political crimes. Sheepy: Crow:? I don't even know the guy who got attacked... Arsé-kun: Barok: And you two don't get along. Who held that trial? I'll have a word. Sheepy: Christo: It's too late for such things. I'll need to prove my own innocence. Arsé-kun: Barok: Okay. Hey, did you do it? Sheepy: Christo: Of course not! I don't benefit from the crime! Arsé-kun: Barok: Then my work here is done. You're innocent. Sheepy: Christo: What? Humans lie and say that all the time. Arsé-kun: Barok: ... Listen, I came here to drink and sit here in almost silence. We can speak about this matter later. Sheepy: Christo:...I can't see what you can do for me, but where? Sheepy: Christo: Your home? My home? A common meeting place...? Arsé-kun: Barok: I'd rather go to you, but I'm not about to think that through. Sheepy: Christo: Yes, well, I live with the Seraph. Arsé-kun: Barok: ... Arsé-kun: Barok: ........ Arsé-kun: Barok: ...... How the hell did they kick you out at that rate?? Sheepy: Christo: They hated me and I hated them. Arsé-kun: Barok: And the Seraph just let them? Sheepy: Christo: Yes, I suppose so. Sheepy: Christo: But he isn't at fault. Sheepy: Christo: Of course the idiots who blindly rushed to conclusions are at fault. Sheepy: Christo: That's why I think you can't do anything. Arsé-kun: Barok: Maybe. Maybe not. Sheepy: Christo: However, if I prove someone else fully guilty, they can't blame me. Sheepy: Crow: They can blame you for any crime they want if they don't like you being around. Arsé-kun: Barok: On the other hand, if Crow is innocent of intentional assault, then you'd be acquitted as well. Sheepy: Christo: But then who is guilty if not him? The Seraph has me spending time with him often to help him learn to control his abilities. He's nearly injured me a few times from getting too fired up.. Sheepy: Crow: You keep rushing me and it makes me nervous! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Some people just cant perform under pressure. It's just like that sometimes. Sheepy: Christo: But in that case, why am I the one tasked with this...? I'm the least suited for this. Sheepy: Christo: Anyone here would be better suited at it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, I don't think that's true. I've heard I'm scary as a teacher. Arsé-kun: Barok: Maybe it'd teach you patience. Sheepy: Christo:...... Sheepy: Christo: So that's why he's stuck me with this job... Sheepy: Christo: Isn't this your job...? Arsé-kun: Barok: No? I'm a prosecutor. When would I have time for this? Sheepy: Christo: Then what about his dad? This shouldn't be my job. Arsé-kun: Barok: He's a disaster. Sheepy: Christo:....? Arsé-kun: Barok: Crow got it from his father's side. Sheepy: Christo:.... Sheepy: Christo:...You jest, of course! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Barok: I fucking wish. Sheepy: Christo:....This really is an unsolvable problem. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Git gud Sheepy: Christo: Unfortunately, despite my efforts, he doesn't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wow, that sucks Sheepy: Christo: Yes. Sheepy: Crow: I'll show how cool I really am one day! Sheepy: *Rikao has been tuning out this whole conversation. Talent* Arsé-kun: *Fou wants to dead* Sheepy: Crow: And then you'll have to like me! Heh! Genius plan! Arsé-kun: Barok: Please stop speaking. Sheepy: Crow: ? Sheepy: Crow: Oh, I guess I don't have to show you because you already like me. Sheepy: Crow: You'd already know how cool I am 'cause of how long you've known me! Which is ever since I can remember! Sheepy: Crow: Although, speaking of that, it hasn't worked as well as before the fall.... Sheepy: Crow: I wonder why... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do you want an answer to that? I could guesstimate one. Sheepy: Crow: Sure. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, all right! Just make sure to stop me if I lose you! Sheepy: Crow: Right! Arsé-kun: *He goes off to the side and pulls down a whiteboard. It was getting very dusty. It has not been used in at least a month. Fou sneezes. And then he leaves to dig out a goddamn 2003 school projector. We're about to do a L E A R N* Sheepy: Crow: Wow, what is that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Old school tech, before every classroom had shiny projectors and computers! Sheepy: Crow: Huh...! Arsé-kun: *Merlin doodles a little cloud and a little hill, busts out a calculator, and then starts being a goddamn nerd* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, for starters, you fell from about... ten thousand feet up? So- Arsé-kun: Barok: fourteen hundred, idiot Sheepy: Crow: Some big number like that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, is that it? That changes things. *a few more calculations* Even better. Okay, so you well from about 14k to ground zero. Without intentional streamlining or parachute, people drop at about... 180 miles an hour? So you'd have fallen for about a minute. So you absolutely hit terminal velocity, and as a general rule? Hitting something at that speed fuckin' hurts. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hit your head at that speed? You're lucky you're here with us. No wonder you'd get brain damage. Sheepy: Crow: Huh.... Sheepy: Crow: That fits in with what I know. Sheepy: Crow: I don't remember too much after the fall other than not really being able to do much for a while. It hurt too much. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he pushes the sheet off the projector. whoosh. don't need that anymore* Yeah, makes sense. I'm no angel, but I've done my fair share of dumb shit. Sheepy: Crow: You did it too? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin... Sheepy: Bedi: Parachutes exist for a reason. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, I didn't mean that! You always skydive with a parachute! Sheepy: Bedi:...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: :) Sheepy: Bedi: *he's smiling, but it's clearly not genuine. Scary* What did you do? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I went skydiving once without saying that's what I was doing. I used a parachute! I promise! Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, Meril, you wanna experience terminal fucking velocity?? Sheepy: Meril: No, not particularly. How do you do it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Get on a plane. Wait for the right altitude. Jump off the plane and belly flop into the sky. Profit. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... ... what Sheepy: Meril: Plane? Sheepy: Meril: The metal bird? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The metal bird! Sheepy: Bedi: It has people inside. Sheepy: Meril: It...eats people Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's a car! For the sky! Sheepy: Meril: !!!! Sheepy: Meril: But what about the ground? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if you put Fou upside down on your back, you’ll never hit the ground. Sheepy: Meril: ...? Sheepy: Bedi: Cats always land on their feet, so you’d just keep ascending upwards. Sheepy: Meril: That... Isn’t... Arsé-kun: Fou: *flops onto his side. bedi is wrong and should feel bad* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Fou, you agree? Arsé-kun: Fou: No Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmm.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Cats do it because they have good reaction times and flexible twisty spines, unlike people, we aren't lucky like cats Sheepy: Bedi: ........!? Sheepy: Bedi: How do they not break their legs? Sheepy: Bedi: Is it pure talent? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Shock ab--- I'll make it easy for us. Flexy spine absorb impact better than stiff human spine. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm.......Stiff... Sheepy: Bedi: ............So if I do stretches enough, I'll be able to do it too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: hun you are the stiffest man alive sometimes. You know what I mean and not the haha funny way. Sheepy: Bedi: ......Yes, not personality wise, but..... Sheepy: Myrrdin: No, personality too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And speaking of, how DID the-- Myrr, shut up! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hahaha... I'm not wrong, though. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: How'd the sparring go? Sheepy: Bedi: Tiring but important practice. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, but... Sheepy: Bedi: I have a habit of getting very "into it". That's the phrase, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It is! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, so please be careful if we spar. Sheepy: Bedi: However... I should start stretching as you mentioned... But I never remember to do it. Arsé-kun: *Fou gets up and does a big kitty stretch before going to investigate Christo* Sheepy: Christo: ...? *he bends down* It's a cat. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou! Sheepy: Christo: But not like I've seen before. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's a water cat. He came from the water and he can stay there. Sheepy: Christo: Water....cat? Sheepy: Bedi: A cat that lives in water. Arsé-kun: *Merlin smirks but keeps his filthy mouth shut* Sheepy: Christo: Then why the fur rather than something more...underwater-y? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's still a cat. Sheepy: Bedi: Because he's furry. Sheepy: Crow: I've been called a furry too! Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin has told me about furries. Apparently they hold forbidden conventions. Sheepy: Crow: At the pet store? I've talked to some hedgehogs there but they just ignore me. Arsé-kun: Lance: *what the hell is happening in this thread* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Babe, there is a REASON I don't tell you things about it! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... If even you find it to be... unspeakable, well, it must be terrible. Arsé-kun: Merlin: There is currently a kid present so I REALLY can't. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Sheepy: Crow: I'm no kid! I'm a hedgehog! Sheepy: Crow: Do I look like I eat cans to you...?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: What the hell are you talking about? Sheepy: Crow: Goats eat cans so kids do too, right? Sheepy: Bedi: I never ate cans as a child... Arsé-kun: Killia: what is this weasel on about? Sheepy: Crow: I'm a hedgehog! Arsé-kun: Killia: Same thing. Sheepy: Crow: No!!!!! Sheepy: Crow: They're completely different! Sheepy: Crow: I'm super cool and prickly! Weasels are just, uh... Sheepy: Crow: Anyway, kids are baby goats, aren't they? Sheepy: Bedi: This is how our conversations usually go here. Sheepy: Bedi: But I guess you've mostly been spared it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You say that but you're almost always the source of it. Sheepy: Meril: *he seems more fixated on the door than anything* Sheepy: Bedi: I don't think that's true. Sheepy: Bedi: Usually I'm comprehensible, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Usually! It's only when you get into the deep logics that we totally lose you. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm.. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes...I suppose that makes sense... Arsé-kun: Merlin: It could be like explaining yachts to Mer-- *he pauses* Arsé-kun: *Meril has been replaced by a cloud of dust, and the door has been Thanos Snapped out of existence. Just the door. Not even the hinges* Sheepy: Bedi:?! Sheepy: Bedi: This is bad...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's wearing sandals. It's January. How far's he gonna get? Sheepy: Bedi: Do you plan to just let him go out without a watchful eye? He doesn't truly know any rules of the modern world... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, hey, I think he's learned enough to survive! He wasn't told all this stuff for funsies! Sheepy: Bedi: But...... Sheepy: Bedi: I feel nervous letting him go out alone. Sheepy: Bedi: But the longer we discuss it, the further away he gets. Arsé-kun: *Merlin just shrugs* Sheepy: Bedi: So shouldn't we go after him? Arsé-kun: Merlin: And leave just Myrrdin looking after a full shop? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's to me, right?? That was to me? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't want to be left all alone! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can go looking if you want, Bedi! But we gotta hang back. Sheepy: Bedi: I see. I'll do my best. Sheepy: *Bedi exits* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bedi, come back and get a coat! Sheepy: Bedi: --Oh! Thank you! *he rushes back to get his coat before leaving, this time wearing a coat* Arsé-kun: *There really isn't a reason for there to be two wizards as working staff, it's not like anyone is doing anything* Arsé-kun: *The most that is actually happening is Fou getting more petting action. Pet! That! Cat!* Sheepy: Myrrdin: I wonder what I should name him... Sheepy: *Christo is enjoying petting Fou* Arsé-kun: *Fou appreciates it!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're really doing this? We're genuinely keeping a sentient curse? Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's my fault it's sentient. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can't just run away from it and forget about it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, yeah, that's how you get a revenge-driven super wraith. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And anyway, it'd make me no better than, uh... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, I don't want to do anything I'll regret. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So, you're in, too? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeaaaah, count me in! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Great, thanks. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So what are we thinking? Something normal, something edgy? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I dunno. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Maybe it'll react differently to a name it likes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Does it have those?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, it's sentient, so it must, right? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I mean, it'd have tastes simiilar to mine, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You'd think so, but Fou and I don't get along either. Sheepy: Myrrdin: True... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, we have to try, at least. Arsé-kun: Kay: Call it Bitch Tits and move on with your goddamn life! *he says as he barges in* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Is that how you usually name living things...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Look, I got all these new words to use! I'm gonna use them! Sheepy: Myrrdin: But for naming something? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Anyway, what did you need? Arsé-kun: Kay: What do you think I want? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Booze? Arsé-kun: Kay: Booze! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sure, I can do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: You? Where's Antlers? Did he finally ditch this coop? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, he left without a word and now Bedi's hunting him down. Arsé-kun: Kay: Explains why Bedi's stalking the streets. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Vivian showed up and removed our curses. Although, Bedi's still acting like a forgetful airhead, so maybe removing his curse didn't change much... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Right, you missed that whole ordeal, didn't you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Be nice to Bedi!! He isn't even here right now! Sheepy: Myrrdin: You'd rather I say it to his face...? Isn't it better to say it behind his back? Arsé-kun: Kay: booze Sheepy: Myrrdin: What booze do you want? I'm not an exoert on these things. Sheepy: Myrrdin: While I prep it I can tell you what happened. Arsé-kun: Kay: Surprise me. *he plops into a seat* And we're crowded today, huh? That's new as far as I know, which ain't shit. Sheepy: *Myrrdin starts preparing a drink* Sheepy: Myrrdin: We only get guests every so often. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But the good news is, Bedi got his memories back, if you heard about him losing them all the other day. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, yeah, but he was always an airhead. I don't expect much to change. Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks annoyed* Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's exactly what I thought. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If it'd hit the right target, we"d have caught it way sooner. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Fine, I'll give you that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Because it's true. Sheepy: Myrrdin: All three of them are. It must run in the family. ...Although I'm pretty sure Grif isn't actually related... Arsé-kun: Merlin: We have no way to know that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Know what? That it's genetic? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ye Sheepy: Myrrdin: I guess Tristan giving Lucan brain damage could be a contributing factor... Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucan has an excuse to be stupid. Bedi has some excuse but not much. Grif's dumb as shit. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's so stupid. I swear he was saying he was gonna fight the cars on the highway. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Should we be letting him do that? People are in those. Sheepy: Crow: Oh, I saw a few crashed cars along with a weirdo in green fighting Mr. Thanny. Sheepy: Crow: I didn't think much of it so I didn't ask. Arsé-kun: Merlin: wh. what Arsé-kun: Lance: I saw it also. I just let him do his business. Thankfully, no one in any of the vehicles was injured. Sheepy: Crow: Well, cars are usually the best weapon to fight Mr. Thanny with, right? Arsé-kun: Killia: Considering the man got out of a car to fight him, I want to say no. Sheepy: Crow: Mr. Thanny can drive... Arsé-kun: *Merlin, genuinely shocked at this turn of events,* Sheepy: Crow: But he can't be asked for insurance info because that doesn't cover lifting and throwing cars. Arsé-kun: Lance: It should. Sheepy: Crow: Yeah. Sheepy: Crow: But it doesn't. Arsé-kun: Kay: The hell's an insurance? Sheepy: Crow: Every month you pay for insurance that covers different aspects of your life just in case something happens to that aspect. Arsé-kun: Kay: That seems reasonable. Sheepy: Crow: Like if you have life insurance and die, they'll pay your significant other so they can be financially stable without a second source of income. Sheepy: Crow: Or if you have car insurance and you get in an accident, they'll help pay for your repairs...I think. But they raise the rates. Sometimes they pay the other person, too, if you're at fault, and sometimes their insurance pays you if they're at fault. Sheepy: Crow: Legally, you need car insurance to be able to drive, just in case! Sheepy: Crow: It's okay, I didn't know when I first fell either! But now you do! Sheepy: Crow: But you might find you have nightmares and a fear of heights that you didn't have before so just be careful about that. Arsé-kun: *Barok picked himself up to stare at Crow for a moment. Just a moment* Sheepy: Crow: Eh? What? Arsé-kun: Barok: Of all things you learned from me, it was that...? Sheepy: Crow: It's something I have to know. Sheepy: Crow: What, would you've preferred something else? Sheepy: Crow: Unless insulting a detective is a crime, I've committed zero crimes in my life. Arsé-kun: Barok: Property damage. Sheepy: Crow: That's not a crime. Sheepy: Crow: That's an accident. Sheepy: Crow: You've damaged property too, haven't you? Arsé-kun: Barok: ... You've gotten me there. Sheepy: Crow: So I'm crimeless. Arsé-kun: Barok: Well, yes, but actually no. Sheepy: Crow:?! Arsé-kun: Barok: For starters, your name is not Crimeless. It's Crocell. Sheepy: Crow: N-no!!! Sheepy: Crow: It's Crow! Which is way cooler! Sheepy: Crow: Crocell's such a nerdy name! Sheepy: Crow: Why do you get a cool name lile Barok when I sound like a nerd? Arsé-kun: Barok: Because your father's an idiot. Sheepy: Crow: If you drop the r, it's just "cow"... Sheepy: Crow: But Klimt isn't that cool of a name, either. Sheepy: Crow: If you drop the r, it's just "cow"... Sheepy: Crow: But Klimt isn't that cool of a name, either. Arsé-kun: Barok: Clearly I was named better because I AM better than him. Obviously. Sheepy: Crow: Well, you stuck with me. Dad didn't. I can't disagree. Sheepy: Crow: Having him around is great, but I actually don't know him well... Arsé-kun: Barok: *FINALLY!! SOMEONE AGREES! CONFETTI! PARTY CANNONS!* *nnnot that anyone can see that, he just kinda nods* Arsé-kun: Barok: That takes time. Sheepy: Crow: We don't interact much because I wake up at a reasonable time [5 AM] and he wakes up way later than you'd expect. Arsé-kun: Barok: 5 pm? Sheepy: Crow: Usually earlier. Sheepy: Crow: Like noon. Arsé-kun: Lance: Still better than his work schedule, I'll give you that... he then realizes he said that out loud and shuts fuck* Sheepy: Crow: Work schedule? Sheepy: Crow: He doesn't tell me about work. Arsé-kun: Lance: That's for the best. Sheepy: Crow: Why? Arsé-kun: Lance: It isn't fun to talk about. Sheepy: Crow: Ah, so he does bad things Arsé-kun: Lance: Did he not tell you..? Sheepy: Crow: I wouldn't remember if it wasn't more than once. Sheepy: Crow: My memory isn't very good so I mostly devote it to my job. Arsé-kun: Lance: He had a particularly bad job. He didn't enjoy it as far as I was aware. Sheepy: Crow: His dog did try mauling me though. Arsé-kun: Lance: That sounds about right. Sheepy: Crow: It's kinda rude. Sheepy: Crow: Hedgehogs are spiky so dogs won't eat them... Sheepy: Crow: Maybe I'm not spiky enough? Arsé-kun: Killia: You're about as spiky as a children's bouncy house. Sheepy: Crow: Are those spiky? Arsé-kun: Killia: No. Sheepy: Crow:?! Arsé-kun: Killia: It's for children. Why would it have spikes? Sheepy: Crow: Because children like spiky things. Sheepy: Crow: Like dinosaurs! Sheepy: Crow: But if you think about it, no child has met a dinosaur before, so how do they know they're cool? Sheepy: Crow: There's Myumon ones still around but not fossilsauruses. Arsé-kun: Killia: The same reason dragons are cool. They just are. Sheepy: Crow: If I met a dragon, I'd punch it to say I've punched a dragon. Arsé-kun: Killia: The dragon would most certainly end you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I know a dragon you could punch, but he'd probably remove your hand and your arm from its socket before saying, "QUEST: Unarmed Combat COMPLETE"... Sheepy: Myrrdin: You could also punch his dad but he'd just ignore you. Arsé-kun: Kay: You kiddin'? He'd overshoot and knock yer ass out before takin' a leg to "scare" you. Arsé-kun: Lance: And he is still currently fighting a reaper outside. I hope they are still on the highway and not coming any closer. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If they break stuff, which do I sue? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmm...Both would just end my life on the spot, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grif. How the hell do we sue Death?? Grif would just get a minigame tutorial. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You think he'd cheese being sued? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Absolutely. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can see it now! A full court room! And then Griflet enters, stiffly T-posing and crouching at the desk repeatedly. He glitches out of bounds and skips the event. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Spinning around in circles three times and sliding your foot up against the defendant stand will cause you to clip into the ground and be able to walk outside of the courtroom during session. Arsé-kun: Kay: Literally ain't got any idea what half those words mean! Sheepy: Myrrdin: We're considering Griflet escaping a courtroom by breaking the laws of physics to his advantage. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Physics don't work like this, but he might think they do! Sheepy: Rikao: An opponent incapable of being tried by law... Scary. ...it is. Arsé-kun: Barok: *he picks his head back up to re-enter the conversation* If he tries that shit in court, I blow him up on the spot and we never talk about it again. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But that would be initiating combat, right? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Can you run in court? Arsé-kun: Barok: You cannot run in court. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmm...So he's locked in with you and you're locked in with him. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So it's a battle until one side can no longer fight, but if he thinks he'll lose he may just play dead. Arsé-kun: Barok: If he can beat his uncle, and his uncle can beat me, this would be a very unfavorable situation. Never mind. He can hack whatever wall he wants. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Wallhacks are allowed! He can escape the law! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But can he escape deeznuts? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Depends on his agility. Arsé-kun: ?: *outside, slightly muffled* ---And that WILL be your final warning. Do not make me appear again for something so downright idiotic. Do I make myself clear, dragon? Sheepy: Grif: No. You're opaque. Arsé-kun: ?: ... ... Get out of my sight. Sheepy: *Grif suddenly comes crashing through a wall, landing on a nearby table!* Arsé-kun: *Kay doesn't even bother turning around to look. He knows.* Sheepy: Grif: The enemy has fled. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sounds more like the enemy kicked yer ass. Sheepy: Grif: Hi, Kay. Death yelled at me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Whatt'd you do now, Chucklefuck? Sheepy: Grif: I helped an old woman cross the street. Sheepy: Grif: However, it seems he disagrees with my methods. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Did you toss the dame, or did you kill the road? Sheepy: Grif: I must protect old people. Sheepy: Grif: I realized that with no cars, old people won't be hit by cars. Sheepy: Grif: I realized that cars can't move without wheels on the road. Arsé-kun: Lance: Griflet, cars have human drivers. Sheepy: Grif: So, I came to the obvious solution of flipping every car on the road. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, but these cars were unattended. Arsé-kun: Barok: Property damage. Sheepy: Grif: They moved by themselves. Sheepy: Grif: No one on top riding them. Arsé-kun: Barok: ... Arsé-kun: Lance: ........ Arsé-kun: Lance: Griflet. People ride inside of it. Sheepy: Grif: But you don't ride inside of a horse. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets himself another drink* Sheepy: Grif: Why ride inside of a car? Arsé-kun: Lance: It's made to contain and protect passengers. You aren't as protected on horseback. Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: Well, I'm sure the drivers will figure something out. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Like suing you for assault and property damage? Arsé-kun: Lance: And by flipping cars, you probably injured someone at least once. Grea---Terrible job. Don't do it again. Sheepy: Grif: Is that why Death came to face me? Sheepy: Grif: Unfortunately, my level isn't high enough for this. Sheepy: Grif: But my uncle gives good EXP, so maybe I'll just camp him. Sheepy: Crow: You're the dragon, right?! So I can punch you?! Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: Kay: Get the caskets ready. Sheepy: *Crow punches Grif. COUNTER! Speaking of which, that's what Grif punches Crow into.* Sheepy: Grif: [Counter skill leveled up!] Arsé-kun: *Several things fall off the counter, many of them glass. Cups mostly, but also at least one bottle and a jar* Sheepy: Myrrdin:?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: And we have to clean up glass, now, too?! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Shoot, the jar! Arsé-kun: *THE BLOB IS LOOSE! THE BLOB IS LOOSE! THE BLOB HAS A LOT OF GLASS SHARDS! THE BLOB IS LOOSE* Sheepy: Myrrdin: !!! Arsé-kun: *The curse blob proceeds to.... Beeline to Myrrdin and hide behind his leg.* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ah, Griflet must've frightened it... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Now you've done it! Look, you scared a child now too! Horrible job, Grif! Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: I did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, you dumb mother fucker, they're sayin you did a shit job. You did trash. Stop bein' an asshole for ten seconds. Sheepy: *Myrrdin bends down and gently picks up the curse blob. Hello!* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: But there's a chance that when I get punched, I'll counter. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Into the counter, cool, but have you considered? Making sure what you're doing is a good idea? You flipping cars seems to have a 0% approval rate! Arsé-kun: *the curse is hold* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: So don't flip cars. Arsé-kun: Lance: Only do so if absolutely necessary. Most drivers stop the car so you can safely cross. Sheepy: Grif: [TIP: Flipping cars is illegal. If you commit crimes, your friendship will drop with any witnesses.] Sheepy: Grif: I see. So don't flip cars. Sheepy: Grif: I'll avoid it in the future. Sheepy: *Crow's out cold...* Sheepy: Grif: But what if they don't stop their car? Arsé-kun: Lance: THEN you can flip it. Sheepy: Grif: I see. This information is useful. Sheepy: Grif: I didn't know. Arsé-kun: *Barok, looking about ten times more annoyed than he did when Crow arrived, begrudgingly gets out of his booth. Uh oh! Here comes the angel man* Sheepy: Grif: [A boss is approaching!] Sheepy: Grif: >Running is not an option! Arsé-kun: *Barok doesn't even give Grif a chance to have an opening turn. He just grabs Grif by the face, drags him to the door, and Blasts this man into orbit with what can be called a Holy Hyper Beam. Busting your wings out is worth it when you send a man into space* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Shoot, he's probably dead. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If he's not, I'd be surprised. Sheepy: Christo: (Right, I shouldn't aggravate him. I could be at the receiving end of that.) Arsé-kun: Barok: I really couldn't care less either way. *he goes to check on Crow* Sheepy: *Crow is still out. He's probably going to have some nasty bruises in the morning along with a lump on his head. Ouch* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Don't worry too much! Most wounds heal pretty quick in here! Sheepy: Christo: Even if it didn't, I could heal him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That'd probably also be appreciated with the look I'm getting..! Sheepy: Christo: Do I have to...? Sheepy: Christo: This is the first peace and quiet I have had all day. Arsé-kun: Barok: It would be appreciated. Sheepy: Christo: Right... Sheepy: Christo: Right. I'll go ahead and do it. *he lifts his hands up, only to be startled by "You were returned to your previous autosave point!" appearing on a screen in front of him*) Sheepy: *Grif, too, appears, rubbing the back of his head.* Sheepy: Grif: ...I hit my head on the skybox. Arsé-kun: Barok: Good. Sheepy: Grif: No, it hurt a lot. heepy: Grif: Thankfully, according to many, I am hard headed along with empty headed so I cracked the skybox instead of my skull and nothing was inside to be damaged. Sheepy: Grif: If I'd cracked my skull thanks to you, I'd have cracked you in response. Sheepy: Grif: Anyway, if you truly want me to see a tour of your home, don't try to throw me there. Sheepy: Grif: I'll come there myself without your help. Sheepy: Christo: How will you go to heaven yourself? Do you intend to climb there with a ladder? *he's very clearly being sarcastic* Sheepy: Grif: If you put a ladder on a ladder and continue this forever, you'll eventually reach heaven. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm going to have a stroke. Sheepy: Grif: What? Don't let Elyan hear that. If he hears you eat strokes, he'll fear you. Sheepy: Grif: I have eaten a few uncooked but they're hard to catch because they fly. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Y'know, I'm not really feelin' it anymore. You kids have fun, I need to not hear you speak. Sheepy: Grif: Where are you going? Sheepy: Myrrdin: You remind me of Bedi but less comprehensible... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I need to reintegrate myself into incubus society and figure out why my energy drains faster than a chromebook. Maybe find a nice place on the moon to live, learn where the best brothels are, maybe even figure out what the hell's wrong with me. That, or I'll head to the club down the street. I'll figure out which on the way. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, the best brothers are right here! You, me, and- eh, Meril isn't here for once... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can't just drain you two! That's cruel and unusual! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'd rather you didn't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And anyway, you doofus, I said BROTHEL! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Great, now Grif's stupid has infected me. Sheepy: Grif: Don't lie. Sheepy: Grif: It's not communicable. Arsé-kun: *lancelot continues vibing with headphones on in the bg* Arsé-kun: Kay: It's not?? That's a shock. Sheepy: Grif: Why would it be? Sheepy: Grif: It's not as though you can read my mind. Arsé-kun: Kay: No, but you speak your mind, so we basically hear it anyway. Sheepy: Grif: Yes...that's true. Sheepy: Grif:..Right, I have a quest here. Arsé-kun: Lance: Myrrdin? Brace yourself. Sheepy: Myrrdin: What...? Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 16 Sheepy: *Grif punches Myrrdin in the stomach! He drops to his knees, wheezing* Arsé-kun: [QUEST COMPLETED: You're Myrrdone for!] Sheepy: Grif: I did it. Arsé-kun: *grif gained some xp. yay.* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *... About a moment later, the Curse Blob Child rears up and bashes Grif in the knee for his Crimes. You have Angered it* Sheepy: Grif: --!! Sheepy: Grif: Ghh...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Kick his ass, flubber. Sheepy: Grif: I see... This quest is more difficult than I thought... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Have y-you heard of solving things with words?! What did I do to deserve that?! Sheepy: Grif: Checking HP. *he opens up his stat screen* Arsé-kun: *He's still got most of his hp, he was just hit in the knee. Myrrdin is low, though, and something called "Angra" is at full health. etc, etc* Sheepy: Grif: A second enemy... Sheepy: Grif:...Or maybe just a neutral character? Arsé-kun: *Barok has used this situation to move crow and huddle up in his booth. Do Not Disturb* Sheepy: Grif: Right, I don't know what you did. Sheepy: Grif: Vivian gave me the quest. Arsé-kun: Lance: ...Did you not listen to what she said... Sheepy: Myrrdin: She definitely didn't! We just had a nice time talk-Ooowww...! Arsé-kun: Lance: She did give him that, but I don't think she intended this either. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Why...? Arsé-kun: *Lance shrugs* Arsé-kun: Kay: *turning to look over Grif's shoulder* the fuck's labelled Angry Sheepy: Grif: Angra........... Sheepy: Grif: The slime? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wow! I can't believe your UI spoiled that whole segment!

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-Monday, November 22nd- Sheepy: *Misyr is cleaning up his realm, removing the remains of those who had died within it. He's sweeping them out with his tail because he doesn't have a broom. Finally! They'll be free! He's excited, although a little sad that he'll now truly be all alone.* Arsé-kun: *The spirits of said dead can't communicate with him- they never could- but many of them are excited to be moving on. Finally, finally!* Arsé-kun: *... This does not explain the dialogue outside of his realm* Sheepy: Misyr:.....Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: *He sweeps the last one out and puts on a human form to see what the commotion is.* Arsé-kun: *Misyr has not seen this skull-helmeted man and his many coffins before. This guy is inspecting the ash piles and plucking out souls, occasionally asking them questions. Occasionally, he checks a notebook and makes a mark in it before putting the soul into one of the coffins. He hasn't noticed Misyr yet* Sheepy: Misyr:......Hey, who are you? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Death. Are you the one responsible for this? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! A demon king like me... would absolutely not commit such atrocities! Sheepy: Misyr: No, no... Sheepy: Misyr: I tried to ease their pain in their final moments. Even for a moment, all of them were my companions. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can respect that. Sheepy: Misyr: Please allow them to pass on. Sheepy: Misyr: I want them to finally be able to rest. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I intend to. Many of these have been registered as Missing for quite a while. Sheepy: Misyr: They fell in here. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can feel it from here. No wonder there are so many deceased. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes... I don't know how to close it... Arsé-kun: *Thanny looks at the portal, and whatever's past Misyr. He's thinking* Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... And you live here? Sheepy: Misyr: I do! Arsé-kun: *we can't see thannys face but if you could, disapproval* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm the only guy who's been able to survive it. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I.... I would normally consult with a higher-up on a matter like this, but it's too dangerous to mortal life to allow untouched... Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, it melts people from the inside until they're a pile of dust. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....... How many exits are there? Sheepy: Misyr: A few. One's in this college campus's coffee shop. This one... eh... Sheepy: Misyr: I can show you all the others, but... On the final one, you must let me return inside before you seal it. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I do not recommend that. Sheepy: Misyr: If I try to live outside of that world, it will eventually result in the death of every human being. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Have... Have you seen what lives on the surface? Sheepy: Misyr: I have. Sheepy: Misyr: But my presence after enough time makes the environment around me into that world you see there. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't control it, either. Sheepy: Misyr: I'd very much recommend sealing me off in that world. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I am not sure how that world works, so I cannot give my thoughts on how that may or may not end poorly. Sheepy: Misyr:.......... Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh, how am I going to deal with this, then... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Allow me to take care of the deceased, then I will return to work this out with you. Sheepy: Misyr: Right. Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos leaves. It's just ash, dust, snow and ice here now. And Misyr.* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, right. Sheepy: Misyr: I should let Raphael know that I probably won't be visiting today... Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Hey. Won't be visiting today. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] That's fine, you already said you were busy! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Hey, one question. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] *confused cat ? image* Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Let's say for some reason I totally disappeared. You'd still help out Noah, wouldn't you? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] I don't like that tone of yours. Yes, but explain yourself immediately. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Great. Glad to hear it. Thank you. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] You're not explaining! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Seeing my people leave like this made me realize just how easily peopls can disappear. Sorry for the depressing question. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Don't hurt yourself i swear to god Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Don't worry, don't worry! I won't! Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] You'd better not. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] If I for some reason ever get the urge to do so, you'll be the first to know Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Death loves scaring people that try that stuff, so unless you want a reaper bothering you! Better not! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] I don't think I'll need to worry about threats from Death. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] You've survived this much. I don't know how he could possibly scare you, king! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] No, I can see myself getting along very well with him! Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Him? Are we talking about the same guy? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] A skull helmet guy? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Oh, Thanatos! Same guy! Don't tell him I said this, but he's a sweetheart. He'll kill me <3 Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] You don't have to worry about me telling anyone anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] You're really good at keeping secrets, so of course! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Let's go with that being the reason. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Really dont like the vibes youre giving me here Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Anyway, I still have things I need to do. Sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Of course! Noah says hello! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Great. Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets a picture of Il and Noah, taken from across the room. Jack might be there but nobody knows.* Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] They look happy. I'm glad. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Noah says "Don't do anything stupid" Sheepy: Misyr:....Ah. Right. Arsé-kun: *What will Misyr do now?* Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] Hey. I know I've been a pretty big jerk. Could you let them know that I'm sorry? Love you, Grandpa. Hope everything's going well with you. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] Absolutely. We're worried about you, you know. And it's going. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] No need to be worried anymore. I've figured out how to solve my problem. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] Please word that in a way that won't make 5 firebomb me out of concern. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] Make sure to tell him I love him too, okay? And 14. I'll be busy for a while. I won't be able to talk to any of you. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] I understand. Work is like that! I was about to start on a three-day project! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] Sounds miserable! Good luck! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] Good luck in your work too! Sheepy: Misyr: Now I just need to wait for that guy to come back. Arsé-kun: *Do you wanna make a snowman~* Sheepy: Misyr: I've never been a fan of snow, but I think I'll miss it. Arsé-kun: *A few minutes pass, and then Thanny returns sans coffins. Work done* Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, you're back! Great! Sheepy: Misyr: Are you ready to close some doors? Once and for all. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Certainly. The Fates will permit it and it's within my realm of ability. Let's get this show off the road. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! Sheepy: *Misyr begins guiding Thanny to all the different entrances.* Arsé-kun: *Thanny, using his sword, "kills" each entrance by cutting along a line only he can see, destroying it. He makes sure Misyr is out of the way each time, just in case.* Sheepy: Misyr: With the coffee shop one, it'll be a little more, eh... complicated...? Sheepy: Misyr: We have to be stealthy. Sheepy: Misyr: If we aren't, the owners of the shop will meddle. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Noted. I may cut that one from the inside if it means getting things done. Sheepy: Misyr: Good luck. It might be too much in there even for you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Only one way to find out. Sheepy: Misyr:...Right. Good luck. I'll lead you there. Sheepy: Misyr: Are you ready? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes. Let us go. Arsé-kun: *Thanny's a bit wary about this one, being off-path. I don't know how he got inside the coffee shoppe without ringing the doorway bell. Talent?* Sheepy: *Misyr decides that it's too risky to follow Thanny in and instead chooses to wait on the other side of the portal.* Arsé-kun: *Noise upstairs. Despite everything, someone upstairs is aware that they're here.* Arsé-kun: Thanny: *lowered voice* I'm cutting through. Please get out of the way. Sheepy: *Misyr backs away from the entrance.* Arsé-kun: *Thanny jumps in and closes the entrance in one quick motion. Okay, where's the last one?* Sheepy: Misyr: Right, let's quickly rush to the last one. You exit when we get there and cut it. Sheepy: *Misyr rushes over to the last door, guiding Thanny there.* Sheepy: Misyr: This is the final entrance. Arsé-kun: *Thanny gets out. He survived! His armor didn't.* Arsé-kun: Thanny: I see. I have to ask- Are you sure about this? Sheepy: Misyr: I am. It'll be lonely, but it's the price I have to pay to protect humanity. Sheepy: Misyr: It's how I've lived for most of my life anyway. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I understand. Might I have your name? Sheepy: Misyr: Misyr Rex. Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone's favorite demon lord! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Thanny: You're certainly the most thoughtful one I've encountered. I'll remember your name. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahaha, I get that a lot! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Well... Good luck. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Again, please step away from the entrance. Arsé-kun: *The entrance is cut and shut! No exits remaining. On Thanny's side, he hears a phone go off and it is not his. Where is it coming from...* Arsé-kun: *And on Misyr's....* Sheepy: Misyr:..So this is my life now? Arsé-kun: *It's... Empty. It feels empty. It felt like there was at least something before. But now?* Sheepy: Misyr:....But it wasn't a mistake. Arsé-kun: *Misyr has all the time in this world to think about it.* Sheepy: Misyr: So I had to take it before it slipped away... Arsé-kun: *The World's End is empty except for him. It's... Wrong, somehow.* Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: *Very wrong.* Sheepy: Misyr: Did I make a mistake? Can I really handle this? Arsé-kun: *Self-doubt is creeping in.* Sheepy: Misyr: It was for humanity... Sheepy: Misyr: That's how I ended up here in the first place. Arsé-kun: *All that hatred, and for what? Doing things for humanity's sake anyway?* Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: ....I can't believe I did this. Arsé-kun: *You, yourself, and the building feeling of realizing what's left for you- Nothing.* Sheepy: Misyr: I rushed into it. But humanity gets to live out there happily. Freely. Arsé-kun: *Misyr accomplished his mission. The threat he saw WAS neutralized. Maybe not the way he wanted.* Sheepy: Misyr: And humanity doesn't care less! They live for themselves! And I've been living for them, all alone... and now there's truly no escape. Arsé-kun: *I'm sure humanity would care if they knew about this.* Arsé-kun: *After all, it's not like Misyr didn't have people who cared about him.* Sheepy: Misyr: I could've stayed with the people I cared about. Arsé-kun: *Could you, though?* Sheepy: Misyr:.....But if I slipped up and hurt them, I couldn't bear it. Arsé-kun: *It's hard to think about. Dizzying, almost.* Sheepy: Misyr:....Ugh. *He sits down* I need to calm down. I'm so dizzy.... Arsé-kun: *Sitting down doesn't help. Something's wrong. Something's very wrong.* Sheepy: Misyr: What is...? Arsé-kun: *A bit of ash flies past his face* Sheepy: Misyr:.....? Sheepy: Misyr: What... Arsé-kun: *Oh, it's just his sleeve.* Arsé-kun: *......* Arsé-kun: *IT'S HIS SLEEVE!* Sheepy: Misyr: M-my sleeve...?! Arsé-kun: *The World is Desperate. It's fighting to stay standing, and it's taking energy from whatever it's got.... Which is nothing but one (1) Misyr Rex and the air that's trapped inside.* Sheepy: Misyr: N-nonono.....! Don't do this...! Arsé-kun: *The disintegration is spreading through his cloak...* Sheepy: Misyr:....Maybe this is a mercy kill? Arsé-kun: *It's definitely trying to drain Misyr, too, but he's not falling apart. The World is failing.* Sheepy: Misyr:.....?! Sheepy: Misyr: It's going to disappear...? With me in it. Arsé-kun: *.... And it stops. The disintegration stops. Misyr's left with a tattered robe and no energy reserves to speak of, but he's alive.* Sheepy: Misyr:....I'm exhausted. Arsé-kun: *The World's End.... is dead. No one can be harmed by it anymore.* Sheepy: Misyr:....It's finally over. Arsé-kun: *It's finally ov-CRACK.* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Arsé-kun: *A giant, black crack appears in the world itself. Followed by another one. And another one. And an* Sheepy: Misyr: What...? Arsé-kun: *A chunk of world falls away, leaving Nothing where it was. Real, deep Nothing. More cracks are forming in a horrible symphony of breaking glass and textures.* Sheepy: *Misyr covers his ears, grimacing* Arsé-kun: *The cracks stretch on. More of the world is falling away... They're starting to reach him.* Sheepy: Misyr: No, no... no! *He attempts to get up to flee, but he's too tired.* Arsé-kun: *Where would he even go to escape this? All the exits are closed.* Sheepy: Misyr: What do I do, what do I do...? Noah, aren't you there? Everyone...? Help me...! Please...! Arsé-kun: *Misyr's cries are absorbed by the darkness. Nobody came.* Sheepy: Misyr: Help me!! PLEASE!! Arsé-kun: *The world shatters around him, dropping him into the Void.* Arsé-kun: *And he's falling..... Or is he floating? It's impossible to tell. He just Is.* Arsé-kun: *There's Nothing Here.* Sheepy: Misyr: Why...? Why is no one coming...? Arsé-kun: *There is No One and Nothing. Is it just stress, or is it getting hard to breathe?* Sheepy: Misyr:.....I-I... *He clutches his chest* have to calm down... Arsé-kun: *Try to take deep breaths, Misyr. Try.* Arsé-kun: *Try. It won't help. That "Nothing" was very literal.* Sheepy: *Misyr is wheezing, trying to breathe. This is making him panic more.* Arsé-kun: *He can't even tell if his own vision is fading, because he can't see to begin with. It's too dark.* Sheepy: Misyr: (Why... why...?) Arsé-kun: *For a moment, there's something. Then nothing.* Arsé-kun: *The screen dwells on the darkness for a couple of moments, before fading a new scene in* Sheepy: *Meanwhile, at Raph's house...* Arsé-kun: Thanny: ---not dead, I can guarantee that much. I'm sorry to be the one delivering this kind of information. Sheepy: *Il enters, rubbing his eyes sleepily. He just woke up.* Arsé-kun: *Thanatos glances up at Il from his seat on the floor, and then back to Raphael and Noah.* Sheepy: Il: ........? It's you. Arsé-kun: *Thanny ignores him in favor of speaking* Sheepy: Il: *yawn*.... 'pin's not here yet. Arsé-kun: Thanny: The only good news I can offer is that the world he originates from can no longer threaten anyone, and all inside have been moved beyond Rex. Sheepy: Il:.....? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... I suppose I will tell you as well. Sheepy: Il: *He tilts his head some* ... tell? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Misyr Rex decided to remain inside of his own world by himself while all the exits were destroyed. I will take full blame for it. Sheepy: Il:....Misyr... can't visit us anymore? Arsé-kun: Thanny: No. Staying inside was his request. He chose this. Sheepy: *Il looks like he's on the verge of tears.* Sheepy: Il: Does he hate us? Arsé-kun: *He isn't the only one. Noah is staring at the floor like it was the floor's fault that this happened* Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure he did not. Sheepy: Il:....Then he's stuck all alone, unable to see his friends... *He bursts into tears* Oh, how horrible...! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I agree. Using his words, it was "The price to pay to protect humanity". I asked him more than once if that was truly his decision. Sheepy: Il: Misyr... Sheepy: Il: *sob* It's not fair... Arsé-kun: Thanny: What an unusual demon king he is. Far too kind for that title. Arsé-kun: Thanny: No, it isn't. But he is not dead. That bares repeating. Sheepy: Il:...Yes. He's all alone... Arsé-kun: Thanny: And I do not know if that world will survive in that state. If it doesn't.... Then I truly do not know. Sheepy: Il: It has to. We just have to find a way to help him. Sheepy: Il: Misyr is a man full of love...! I can't let him remain trapped... Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... I cannot share what the Fates told me regarding this. All I can say is that I doubt it will end poorly. Sheepy: Il: ......? ....... Sheepy: Il: I don't understand.... Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... I cannot say. Feel free to shoot the messenger. Sheepy: Il: Why? Sheepy: Il: That would not solve anything. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm the one who closed the exits. I expect some kind of karma. Sheepy: Il: I cannot fault you for doing as he requested. Sheepy: Il: He must return soon... or I'll find him. I have to. Arsé-kun: *Raph has disappeared from the scene. He has taken too much psychic damage. Heartbreak deals twice as much damage to love entities.* Sheepy: Il: I cannot allow Raphael's love to be snatched from him... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Fate is cruel at times. But who knows? Sheepy: Il: We would just need to make an opening of our own. Sheepy: Il: It should be simpl-- ...! What horrible timing... Sheepy: Il: That man is nearby...! I must protect everyone... Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile..! It's white.* Sheepy: Misyr: *He slowly opens his eyes* U...ugh.... Arsé-kun: *It's dark, but white. He's face down on... Something.* Sheepy: *Misyr attempts moving, but he's too exhausted to do much more than turn his head a little.* Arsé-kun: *It's now bright white! He can't really discern anything outside of a single fact: There is air.* Sheepy: Misyr:.....(I can... breathe...?) Arsé-kun: *The Darkness seems to be gone, replaced with... Whatever this white he is seeing* Sheepy: Misyr:......(So this is how the world looks after its end?) Arsé-kun: *Is it? It could be. Or maybe not.* Sheepy: Misyr: (I'm so tired... I can't move.) Arsé-kun: *It's.... Probably safe? It's not cold or anything.* Sheepy: Misyr: (It's nice...) Sheepy: Misyr: (...Maybe I'll sleep more.) Arsé-kun: *There's nothing but faint sounds. You may as well!* Sheepy: *Misyr starts going back to sleep.* Arsé-kun: *There's some more noise, but it's probably not important* Arsé-kun: *Back to previous scene!* Sheepy: Il: If I attack him in here, I might damage the house. Arsé-kun: Raph: You are not doing that at all. *he's moping at the front window.* Just throw something at him like a mortal, please. I'm not dealing with this right now. Sheepy: Il: No. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... I appreciate the rebellion, but not now. Sheepy: Il: Raphael.... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... If he tries anything, let me at least slug him first. Sheepy: Il: And then I will fight him. Arsé-kun: Raph: In that order? Fine. Sheepy: Il: Thanatos made it clear that Misyr isn't dead. We just have to find and save him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Where would we even start...? Sheepy: Il: Not giving up. Sheepy: Il: Maybe that man knows something. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Can you at least give me a bit? Sheepy: Il: Yes. Arsé-kun: *Raph sighs, lets his wings droop, and goes back to moping. He isn't feeling well, if Il needed the hint.* Sheepy: *Il gives Raph a blank stare. He's loading a response.* Sheepy: Il: Once we find Misyr, you can slug him. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I'll consider it. Sheepy: Il: *He gives Raph an empty smile.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Thanks for trying. Sheepy: Il: Yes... Arsé-kun: *... Someone is approaching the house!* Sheepy: Il: Someone is coming to visit. Arsé-kun: Raph: ...? *he looks up* Sheepy: Il: There is someone approaching. Arsé-kun: *The someone is clearly in a rush, trying to run through snow and kind of succeeding.* Sheepy: Il: They're running. Sheepy: Il: Maybe they need help... Arsé-kun: Raph: Could you find out for me? Sheepy: Il: Yes, but if they need your help, I can do nothing for them... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'll be out in a minute. Sheepy: Il: Thank you. *He exits to watch the door* Arsé-kun: *Man of the hour has approached, his tiny wings flapping like they'd be any help running through snow. it's Van Helsing!* Sheepy: Il: Van Helsing is here...? *His face brightens up. Wow! It's Van!* Arsé-kun: Van: .... You. Perfect. *he takes a moment to catch his breath* I need a word with you before anything else. Sheepy: Il: With me...? Arsé-kun: Van: This is important. *he takes Il's hands* I know you do not like my co-worker, but I absolutely require you to put your wrath aside for just a few minutes. Sheepy: Il:....? Sheepy: Il: *He tilts his head* Co-worker... Arsé-kun: Van: We've found someone collapsed in the snow, and he informed me that you would attack him on sight, so I ran ahead to inform you. Please do not do anything. Sheepy: Il:........ So that must be him... Arsé-kun: Van: He is carrying an innocent. Are you capable of not attacking while we bring the injured in? Sheepy: Il: I have to stay away from him... Arsé-kun: Van: Do whatever you need to do. Sheepy: Il: He could use this as a window to take me away. Arsé-kun: Van: He has his hands full. If he does anything, I can shoot him. Sheepy: Il: Would bullets work on him? Arsé-kun: Van: I don't see why they wouldn't. Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il: I'll try very hard. Arsé-kun: Van: Thank you. He'll be here in a moment, so you'd better head inside. Sheepy: Il: I'll let Raphael know that there's a patient on the way. Arsé-kun: Van: Please do. Sheepy: *Il goes back inside* Arsé-kun: *Raph was waiting for him* Sheepy: Il: Raphael... Solitus is on his way with a patient. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Now? Ugh... Sheepy: Il: They were found collapsed in the snow. Arsé-kun: Raph: Did he give any other information? Sheepy: Il: That Solitus is carrying the patient. Sheepy: Il: So they must not be in walking condition. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... ..... Okay, okay. What I said still applies. He tries anything, I get to slug first. Sheepy: Il: Okay... Arsé-kun: *Raph sits up properly. He still looks miserable* Sheepy: *Something bumps up against the door.* Arsé-kun: *Raph gets the door and gets out of the way* Sheepy: *Solitus enters awkwardly due to him using his wings to keep the person he's carrying warm.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Thanks. The sofa's fine. Sheepy: Solitus: *He places the person onto the sofa* Raphael. I think he has been in the cold for a while Sheepy: Solitus: He's not dressed for this weather in those sandals... Arsé-kun: Van: Not even remotely. Sheepy: *The man on the couch is wearing very familiar clothes...* Sheepy: Solitus: Even so, please do what you can for him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Of course! Sheepy: *Solitus shifts out of the way and rejoins Van* Arsé-kun: *Raph exits the room to grab supplies, like a really good blanket or three* Sheepy: Il: *He pops his head out from his hiding spot. Who is this guy? He looks familiar... Maybe? He can't tell.* Sheepy: Il:........ *head tilt* Cosplayer? Sheepy: Il: But there is no convention ongoing... and it's a strange choice to pick a character wearing open sandals like that during the winter. He must be very devoted to his craft... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Noah enters the room, carrying a stack of blankets and clothes that completely block his vision. Despite this, he doesn't crash into anybody or anything* Arsé-kun: Noah: ? Sheepy: Il: Noah. A cosplayer is Raphael's new patient. Arsé-kun: Noah: ??? Sheepy: *The man on the sofa is wearing familiar robes and sandals, although the robes are tattered in places. However, his gray and white hair doesn't match the robe's owner's hair colors.* Arsé-kun: *Noah looks and immediately drops everything right there* Sheepy: Il: I understand. It's a very difficult task... Arsé-kun: Noah: No, that's Misyr!!! Sheepy: Il:........ Sheepy: Il: No. He's not purple. Arsé-kun: Noah: No! I know Misyr! He was gray before he was purple! Sheepy: Il:....? Sheepy: Il: I don't see this. Sheepy: Il: He's missing pointed ears and horns, along with claws. Arsé-kun: Noah: That's how he looked originally..! Arsé-kun: Noah: He looked just like this when I first saw him! Sheepy: Il:........ Sheepy: Il: So Misyr was just lying in the snow? Arsé-kun: Van: *from across the room, on one of the good kitchen chairs* Yes. Sheepy: Il: I will let Raphael know. Arsé-kun: *Thanny's been sitting in the same spot on the floor this entire scene, and he hasn't said a damn thing. He is still here and he might think this is slightly funny* Sheepy: Il: *He pokes his head into the room Raphael is in* Raphael. Raphael. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah? Sheepy: Il: Misyr is back. According to Noah. Arsé-kun: Raph: Huh? *he glances back at Il* As in, the guy just brought in, or he just showed up himself? Sheepy: Il: Apparently the guy who was just brought in was Misyr all along. Sheepy: Il: I am very doubtful... Sheepy: Il: But maybe his clothing is similar. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I'll take a better look when I go back in. Sheepy: Il: *He waits. He seems unsure of what to do.* Sheepy: Il: The patient looks very human. Arsé-kun: Raph: Noted. Sheepy: Il: He is also not purple. Sheepy: Il: So he isn't Misyr. Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't go based on just that. Sheepy: *Il appears doubtful.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, if I dyed my hair, you wouldn't register it as being me. We've tested this. Sheepy: Il: Misyr traits: Demon, King, Green, Purple, Pointy, Robes, Sandals, Coffee, Smile, Fangs.......... .... Arsé-kun: Raph: People can change clothing, too. Sheepy: Il:....... Arsé-kun: Raph: Even otome characters have more than one outfit. Sheepy: Il: I do, too. Sheepy: Il:...... Arsé-kun: Raph: Not to be mean or anything, but I can trick you by putting my hands over my face. I trust you, but not for recognition. Sheepy: Il:.....? Sheepy: Il: Then who is he...? Arsé-kun: Raph: If Noah says he's Misyr, he's probably correct. Sheepy: Il: So Misyr lied... Arsé-kun: Raph: I wouldn't go that far, but it's a very possible thing. Sheepy: Il:..... Maybe we will know more when he wakes up. Arsé-kun: Raph: Perhaps. Sheepy: Il:..... Sheepy: *Il gives the hot chocolate a curious glance* Arsé-kun: Raph: You can have the rightmost one. Sheepy: Il: Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah. It's cold today, so you'll need it. Sheepy: Il: So you made some for everyone? Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm working on that. Sheepy: Il: Thank you. Sheepy: *Il accepts tbe rightmost drink* Arsé-kun: *it's hot and it's chocolate. wow* Sheepy: Il: ....It's tasty. Arsé-kun: Raph: Great! Sheepy: Il: Maybe I should try shaking him. Arsé-kun: Raph: As much as I'd like him to be awake, if he needs rest, he should be able to have it. Sheepy: Il: Lying is tiring work. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm more concerned about whatever got him into that condition. Sheepy: Il:.......? Arsé-kun: Raph: Being in the snow is definitely part of it, no doubt. Sheepy: Il: Hair dye? Arsé-kun: Raph: I doubt that. Sheepy: Il: A manicure... Sheepy: Il: But it wouldn't explain the lack of pointed ears. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, I don't know. Sheepy: Il: Wait. What about... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know. We'll have to ask. Sheepy: Il: It's a version of him from the past? Time travelling... Sheepy: Il: Or an AU... Arsé-kun: Raph: I doubt that.... But... Sheepy: Il: Maybe I should stare at him for a while ti remember his face. Arsé-kun: Raph: That might be a good idea. Sheepy: *Il returns to the other room to stare very hard at Misyr.* Arsé-kun: *Noah just sort of looks at him* Sheepy: Il: I am trying to memorize his face. Arsé-kun: Noah: Oh. Um. Okay. Sheepy: Il: This... "Misyr". Arsé-kun: Noah: It absolutely is. Sheepy: Il:......... Sheepy: Il: Traits: Grey hair. White hair. Robes. Sandals. Teeth. Teeth. Teeth. Arsé-kun: Noah: ...? ??? Sheepy: Il: Matches: Two. Sheepy: Il: Robes, sandals... But anyone can wear these. Arsé-kun: Noah: His face shape is the exact same. Sheepy: Il: So everyone could be Misyr. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um, no... Sheepy: Il:.....Face shape? Sheepy: Il: Two ears. Nose. Mouth. Eyebrows. Sheepy: *Misyr's sleep is being disturbed by the conversation. He lets out a soft groan and hides further under the blanket.* Arsé-kun: Noah: Oh. Um. Guess you're done for now. Sheepy: Il: What do you mean? Arsé-kun: Noah: You can't analyze him if you can't see him, right...? Sheepy: Il: The signature he produces is too weak. I don't know him. Sheepy: Il: He's disappeared under the blanket... Arsé-kun: Noah: Maybe we should give him a few minutes... Sheepy: Il: Maybe so. Arsé-kun: Noah: Okay. Um. So what's that Amnesia thing you were talking about..? Sheepy: Il: It's an otome game about a girl who ended up losing her memories, only to have them replaced with a ghost only she can hear. Arsé-kun: *Camera zooms on Misyr under the blanket and fades to white. You know the effect.* \\\***/// Arsé-kun: *There are a bunch of animals at the bottom of a hill- Pairs of them, in fact. Only one is alone, that being a snake.* Arsé-kun: *They're all happy, singing and dancing! The sun is shining, etc etc. But.... A bit of smoke is coming from the top of the hill, and the animals notice.* Sheepy: *The snake, not having anything to occupy him, slithers to the top of the hill to check out the smoke.* Arsé-kun: *it's coming from a deep pit inside of the hill. This might be dangerous!* Sheepy: *The snake considers what he can do, and decides to try to fill it.* Arsé-kun: *How is he going to do that?* Sheepy: *He tries pushing in dirt with his tail, only to slip into the pit instead!* Arsé-kun: *Oh no! But now he can see the source of the smoke, so that also works! It's a very small hole in the pit all that smoke is coming from.* Sheepy: *The snake plugs the hole.* Arsé-kun: *Hooray! The smoke is stopped! The danger is gone!* Sheepy: *Now, the snake just needs to get out... But he can't get a grip on the wall!* Arsé-kun: *He's stuck! Maybe another animal would help him?* Sheepy: *The snake cries out for help!* Arsé-kun: *But nobody came* Sheepy: *The snake continues to cry out until his throat goes hoarse...* Arsé-kun: *He's alone down here.* Sheepy: Snake: Now what...? Now what can I do? Why isn't anyone helping me? Arsé-kun: *No one answers him... He has to answer himself, it seems.* Arsé-kun: Inner Voice: They don't care about you. Sheepy: Snake: But I helped them! Arsé-kun: Voice: You were a loner already. Why would they care about a loner that threw his life away for them? Sheepy: Snake: But they're my friends, aren't they? Arsé-kun: Voice: Sure, they call themselves that, but are they really? Sheepy: *The snake finds himself unsure... If they were, wouldn't they answer his calls?* Arsé-kun: Voice: You're going to die down here alone, just like those who came before you. Sheepy: Snake: I don't want to die! I know they'll help me! Someone will! Arsé-kun: Voice: Try your best not to die. You will eventually. Sheepy: Snake: But, even if I die... Didn't I help them? If they live on, my death was not in vain. Arsé-kun: *The voice says nothing. That personal demon has been beaten back for now, it seems.* Arsé-kun: *Time passes. Day, night, day, night, day, night.... But the snake does not die.* Sheepy: *The snake continues to try to find his way out, but he cannot. His cries fall onto deaf ears, as they are too busy singing to hear him.* Arsé-kun: *As he spends time in the pit, little pools of poison begin to form under him, though he is unaffected by them. Whatever falls in, though, dies as soon as it touches these pools. Food is food, the snake figures, eating them while feeling terrible for their fates.* Sheepy: *However, every time he consumes one of the fallen, his skin begins to shed and new features form on his body. Parts of his body grew fur, and others grew limbs similar to those of the fallen. Every time he consumed one of the fallen, he could only focus on the pain of his body changing more and more. Yet, in a stroke of bad luck, none of the features he grew could help him climb out of the pit.* Arsé-kun: *the voice was still there, cursing the animals that were free. it didn't seem to care about the snake all that much....* Sheepy: *More and more, the cries of pain from the snake as its body contorted and changed drowned out the words of the voice.* Arsé-kun: *Time continued to pass, and the only visitors died upon entry. The other animals continued to not hear him.* Sheepy: *Eventually, the snake changed to the point that its appearance no longer reflected its original self. Finally, large wings had sprouted from his back - strong enough to support even a creature like him. Although he could finally free himself, any desire to do so had left him. He had absorbed too much poison, and the fallen's looks of horror as they gazed upon him told him that he was no longer wanted on the surface.* Arsé-kun: Voice: No, go on. Save yourself! Save us! Sheepy: Snake: I am too hideous to look upon. My beautiful scales have flaked away and my body has sprouted ugly, clawed limbs. Arsé-kun: Voice: As if the others are normal? Save yourself! Sheepy: Snake: If I go onto the surface, nobody will love me. If I go onto the surface, my poison will hurt everyone I wanted to save. Arsé-kun: Voice: How do you know that? Give it a try, for me! Sheepy: Snake: Do you still wish for freedom? Arsé-kun: Voice: I do! I always will! Sheepy: Snake: Where are you? No matter where I look, I cannot see you. Arsé-kun: Voice: I am here! Save yourself first! Sheepy: Snake: I want you to have a glimpse of the world first. Arsé-kun: Voice: I cannot leave. You can. As much as I wish to be freed, you go first! Sheepy: Snake: I no longer have any desire for the world outside of my pit. Arsé-kun: *The voice is quiet for a few moments* Arsé-kun: Voice: ... I am under the hole. Please save me. Sheepy: Snake: I will stretch my wings so you may finally be free! Arsé-kun: Voice: Please come with me. If you stay, you'll be alone. Sheepy: *The snake digs at the hole using his new limbs, unearthing the source of the voice.* Arsé-kun: *It's a very tiny snake, almost invisible inside the hole.* Sheepy: Snake: *He puts out a clawed paw* I will get you out of here. Arsé-kun: *The small snake wraps itself around his paw* Sheepy: *The snake flies to the top of the hole, balancing itself so it may outstretch its paw to allow the small snake to leave. The parts of the grass its body touches rot away.* Arsé-kun: *The small snake refuses to leave. It wants the bigger snake to come with it. The background song stops.* Sheepy: *The snake gazes upon the world around it in fascination.* Arsé-kun: *Some of the animals notice the snakes, mostly the bigger one, and start to approach with a song of celebration. You are alive!* Sheepy: *The snake desires to stay, but realizes that he no longer can live among them without hurting thrm. He begins to retract back into his pit.* Arsé-kun: *The animals grab him! One notices the tiny snake on his paw, and they pull it off* Sheepy: *The snake pulls away, letting out a cry!* Arsé-kun: *The smaller snake cries out as it's taken away!* Sheepy: Snake: You can't touch me as you once did! My body is hideous and full of poison. I am a bringer of death. Please forget about me! Arsé-kun: *The animals aren't deterred and keep trying to pull him out of the pit.* Sheepy: Snake: Go away, go away! Had you all heard my cries, you may have saved me! My beautiful scales would still have their lustrous sheen and my body would still be sleek and limbless! Yet you all sang so happily as I wailed and wailed! Arsé-kun: *The snake gets away, to the animals' sadness. There will always be next time!* Arsé-kun: *The snake is alone.* Sheepy: *The snake retreats back into his pit, weeping to himself. Where had the voice of his companion gone? Why had he been abandoned?* Arsé-kun: *Faintly, the voice can be heard outside of the pit, crying over the animals' song.* Sheepy: Snake: My friends are very cruel, because even knowing my state, they force me to hear their happiness. Yet I will never be able to partake in it because they refused to help me. Arsé-kun: *The snake foolishly ignores how they had tried to help him.* Arsé-kun: *... It begins to rain. The animals continue to sing despite this.* Sheepy: Snake: It's raining, and if this rain continues, I will certainly drown. But they will not care. My death would make them happier. Arsé-kun: *Is this true, though? Would the voice agree?* Sheepy: Snake: The voice told me that they did not care for me. They cruelly took from me my only companion. They enjoy my suffering. Sheepy: Snake: I have no place in their world, so I should give them their wish. I became this to help them, so to stop helping them now would mean my sacrifice was in vain. Arsé-kun: *Water begins collecting in the pit* Sheepy: *The snake resigns himself to his death before he finally realizes that as the water in the pit rises, so too does his poison. Soon, his poison will kill everyone he sought to protect.* Arsé-kun: *What will he do?* Sheepy: Snake: I have to warn everyone so they may escape! Arsé-kun: *And up he goes!* Sheepy: *The snake lifts himself up and flies to the top of the pit, where he gazes upon the animals around him* Arsé-kun: *They all see him, and begin another approach. The small snake is happy to see him!* Sheepy: Snake: You all must escape! The rain will cause my poison to leave this pit and kill you all! Arsé-kun: Voice: *coming from the small snake* Come with us! Sheepy: Snake: If you saw my body, you would never love me. I am a hideous creature only capable of hurting those around me. Arsé-kun: Voice: We can see you! And we do love you! Sheepy: Snake: I will help you all as I can. Please escape before my poison floods this area. Arsé-kun: *The animals, after looking at each other, respect his wishes and flee. The small snake cries out in despair as it's carried away.* Sheepy: *The snake retreats back into his pit, curling up and awaiting the rising waters to finally drown him.* Arsé-kun: *He floats on the water, the poison keeping him buoyant. He can't even die right.* Sheepy: Snake: I am not allowed to die even though I am in so much pain. Nobody could ever love an ugly creature such as myself. Arsé-kun: *Did the animals not try to help you? Did you not shoo them away?* Sheepy: Snake: Had I not chased them all away, they would have been hurt. They should have helped me when I was still deserving of it. Arsé-kun: *They did not seem to think he wasn't worth helping. Are you sure?* Sheepy: Snake: There is nothing they could do for me. The only thing I can do is wait for the waters to consume me. Arsé-kun: *The waters continue to rise. He can almost see outside of the pit now. The poison is starting to disperse.* Sheepy: Snake: Hopefully they all fled. If they didn't, what more could I have done? I never asked for this. Arsé-kun: *The water reaches the top! He sees.... Water, and not much else. They escaped.* Sheepy: Snake: Now, I can truly rest without worry. Arsé-kun: *He is at the top of the hill, floating on the poison and water. The poison is dispersing, making staying afloat a bit more difficult. And it's starting to move him towards the side of the hill.* Sheepy: Snake: No... I want to return to my hole... Arsé-kun: *The hole is completely filled with water. It's impossible to return.* Sheepy: Snake: This world is no longer known to me. It frightens me. I can no longer hide. If someone sees me, they will flee from me in terror. Arsé-kun: *The water does not care what he thinks, and continues moving him towards the side. He can see where the water is cascading down the hill, and where it's rushing away.* Sheepy: *The snake is struggling more and more to stay afloat, because his body is no longer built to be able to swim.* Arsé-kun: *Oh? Why struggle if you're so accepting of death?* Sheepy: *As this thought occurs to him, the snake stops struggling.* Arsé-kun: *He starts to sink, and it's very scary to him. He really, really could die here.* Sheepy: *Yet he was resolved to give up his life for his companions. He must do this. Otherwise, he will continue to produce poison and harm them.* Arsé-kun: *He can feel the water getting inside his lungs. He can't breathe.* Sheepy: *The snake is filled with terror. He begins coughing, trying to spit up the water in his lungs, as he desperately struggles to stay afloat. It gets harder and harder to keep his head above the water as he chokes.* Sheepy: Snake: *cough, cough, cough* h...elp! HELP...! I DON'T WANT TO DIE! HELP ME! I WANT TO LIVE! Arsé-kun: *What a hypocrite. He wanted this, and yet...* Arsé-kun: *He told them all to flee, too, and yet....* Sheepy: *Yet the snake has returned to being the weak creature he was when he fell into the pit originally - only in spirit. His body could never return to as it was. They would never see him as worthy of their help.* Sheepy: Snake: I don't want to be all alone! I'm scared! I don't want to die!! Help me! Help me! Arsé-kun: *Yet, as the water prepares to throw him over the edge, something grabs his paw!* Arsé-kun: *Some of the animals returned for him and are pulling him out of the water! The small snake is also there, doing what little it can to help* Sheepy: Snake: If you touch me, you will certainly die! Arsé-kun: Voice: They decided they don't care! We're helping you! Sheepy: Snake: My body hurts! My scales are gone! I have turned into something that could not be loved! Your words ring hollow! Arsé-kun: Voice: We don't care! Sheepy: Snake: But why?! You saw what happened fo fhose who fell! I consumed them! Sheepy: Snake: I could decide to consume any one of you! Arsé-kun: Voice: They still think you deserve it! That isn't my decision! Arsé-kun: *The animals succeed in pulling him out of the water!* Arsé-kun: One of the animals: *tightly holding onto the snake's paw* It's okay, buddy. We've got you..! Sheepy: Snake: You shouldn't save me...! I can hurt you... and I don't even have control over it...! Arsé-kun: Voice: They can see you, and they're not dropping you. Does that not mean anything? Sheepy: Snake: Yet if they keep holding me, they will die... Arsé-kun: *As if in response, the animals trade off who is carrying him. They don't seem to care.* Sheepy: Snake: I am heavy and you will struggle to hold me. You should allow me to drown. Arsé-kun: *The other animals ignore his complaints. One of them starts humming.* Sheepy: Snake: I have thought ill thoughts towards you all and allowed hatred towards you to reside in my heart. You should let me drown. Arsé-kun: Voice: I hated them too. They're helping you, so they can't be that bad... Sheepy: Snake: I am afraid of them deciding to abandon me as they once did. Arsé-kun: Voice: I won't. Sheepy: Snake:.........I'll trust you. Arsé-kun: *the rain is stopping! the sun is coming out!* Sheepy: *The snake looks up, anxious - will they keep their promise? Will they continue to love him? He isn't sure, but all he can do is trust them. He must trust them. He must...* Arsé-kun: *The sun's bright. It's really bright........* Sheepy: *...* \\\***/// Sheepy: *...Misyr's waking up.* Arsé-kun: *He can still hear the humming (and feel it?), and it's bright. The sun's right in his eyes.* Sheepy: Misyr: ........it's not fair... I want to go home... I want to go home... I'm scared....! Arsé-kun: *Something lightly shakes him.* Sheepy: *Misyr is waking up more. The horrifying realization sets into his mind: he's the snake. The snake that he chose to ignore all along.* Arsé-kun: *The snake that found help in the end.* Sheepy: Misyr: *sob* I'm the snake...the snake...! It's all my fault! I want to get out! It's all my fault! Help me! Help me! *sob, sob* Arsé-kun: *the humming stops* Arsé-kun: ?: Hey... hey! *misyr gets lightly jostled again* Hey, it's okay! I've got you. You're safe. Sheepy: Misyr:.........? A...ahh...who's... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm dead, dead... Arsé-kun: ??: *a different Voice* You're not dead! Misyr, you're not dead! Sheepy: Misyr:............I'm.....not dead...? Arsé-kun: ?: You're not dead. We've got you. Sheepy: Misyr: .......... Sheepy: Misyr: .......Don't leave me... please... Please... promise me... Arsé-kun: ?: I don't intend to, and Noah won't either. Sheepy: Misyr:....Who are you? Sheepy: Misyr: You're warm... ...it's nice. Arsé-kun: ?: ... You have eyes, you know. Sheepy: Misyr: *He slowly and somewhat sleepily shifts his head to look at the owner of the voice's face* Arsé-kun: *Raph's looking down at him, deeply concerned.* Sheepy: Misyr:.....Raph? Sheepy: *Misyr blinks a few times, still half asleep.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr:........ Sheepy: *The tears are forming in his eyes again!* Arsé-kun: Raph: oh, no, bud, hey... Sheepy: Misyr: A...ahhh..! I'm so happy! I want to be in this dream forever! Once I wake up, you'll be gone! Noah will be gone! It's just darkness! My world has disappeared...! Arsé-kun: Noah: Um!! I'm right here! Sheepy: Misyr: Noah...! Don't leave me...! I don't want to wake up! Arsé-kun: Noah: Uhm! But! Okay, I'm going to use what Il taught me! Arsé-kun: *Noah hugs Misyr!* Sheepy: Misyr: Il...! I miss Il! I want to go home to all of you! But I can't go home anymore! I'm trapped! And it's all my fault! *sob* Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr... You are here. Sheepy: Misyr: ........what? Arsé-kun: Raph: How could I be holding your hand if you're not here? Sheepy: Misyr: ...........???? Arsé-kun: *His hand IS being held! That's actually happening.* Sheepy: Misyr:..........???????? *The tears have stopped, having been replaced with confusion.* Arsé-kun: Noah: See! See! Sheepy: Misyr: You're....real? Sheepy: Misyr: All of you are real? Sheepy: Misyr:............ Arsé-kun: Raph: Yep. How would you like us to demonstrate? Sheepy: Misyr: *He slowly looks around the room. Where is he?* Arsé-kun: *Raph's living room, that he can see. A lot of his vision is blocked by Noah, Raph, Raph's wing, and Il.* Sheepy: Misyr:....I'm... here? Arsé-kun: Raph: You're here. Sheepy: Misyr:....Not in there? Arsé-kun: Raph: Hey, Il, is he right here right now? Sheepy: Il: Someone is currently here. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll accept it. Sheepy: Misyr: But how...? Last thing I knew, I was suffocating. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll be honest, I don't know. Someone found you lying in the snow outside. They don't know either. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't understand... but maybe I don't need to understand...! Arsé-kun: Raph: One thing at a time. You're here, and you're alive. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to leave... I'm so happy... Arsé-kun: Raph: You can stay. Sheepy: Misyr:...Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: Of course. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not even out of love, but common courtesy. Why would I kick you out? Sheepy: Misyr: ....Ah? Arsé-kun: Raph: ......... That's not what you meant, was it? Sheepy: Misyr: *He looks down a bit* I'll probably be too dangerous. Maybe... Arsé-kun: Raph: I disagree. We'll work with it. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Right. Sheepy: Misyr: I've held you up a lot... I'm very sorry. Arsé-kun: Raph: You really haven't? Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, but... Sheepy: Misyr: This goes above and beyond most people's views of common courtesy. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Oh, I see where I misspoke. Arsé-kun: Raph: Let me try that again. Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: I helped you out of common courtesy, but don't you dare think love is out of the picture. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah?! L-love?! Really? You? Towards me? *His sad look has been replaced with a flustered one.* Arsé-kun: Raph: What, did you think all that flirting about how I wanted to "Fool around with a Demon Lord" was for giggles? Sheepy: Misyr: But now I've lied to you and betrayed you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr, I used to work in Hell. You not being a demon was a given from the get-go. Sheepy: Misyr: Not that... but did I really do such a poor job? Arsé-kun: Raph: You definitely tried! I thought it was cute. Sheepy: Misyr: Just, earlier... with that text. Telling you I wouldn't hurt myself. Arsé-kun: Raph: You didn't intend to, did you? Sheepy: Misyr: I was lying. I knew that no matter what the result was when I trapped myself in there, I would be in pain. Arsé-kun: *Raphael sighs* Arsé-kun: Raph: You're a mess. Oh, well. We've got forever to work on that. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not a good person. I lie as easily as I breathe. I can help it, of course - I don't tell pointless lies like it's a kneejerk reaction. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay. I don't care. Sheepy: Misyr:....? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, but... Arsé-kun: Raph: I really, really don't care. Sheepy: Misyr: Just so you know, with that cheating demon king thing, I don't mean cheating in a relationship sense! Arsé-kun: Raph: The more you know. Sheepy: Misyr:.... Sheepy: Misyr: *He's getting more and more flustered. Help him* Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... *it finally sets in how awkward and sorta weird this is. He opts to look at the wall.* Sheepy: Misyr:......... Arsé-kun: Raph: ........... There is a time and place for everything, and by God that should not have been it by any professional standard, but here we are! Arsé-kun: *raph is... also embarrassed.* Sheepy: Misyr: I'm sorry! I'm just saying the first thing that pops into my head! Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not your fault!!! Sheepy: Misyr: My brain's just feeling very fuzzy... Sheepy: Misyr:....Did I say anything weird in my sleep? Arsé-kun: Raph: ........................... Arsé-kun: Raph: ............... I don't think you're ready for that conversation. Sheepy: Misyr: I-it couldn't be THAT weird!! Arsé-kun: Raph: Where do I even begin. Sheepy: Misyr: It can't be so bad! I mean..I was just dreaming about... Arsé-kun: Raph: Dying. Sheepy: Misyr:.....?! Sheepy: Misyr: I... Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I was, yes... Arsé-kun: Raph: We'd be better off having this conversation when your brain doesn't feel like a fur coat. Sheepy: Misyr: Raphael... I just don't understand what to do at this point. I'm really scared... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't either. You know what? That's okay. Sheepy: Misyr: My body isn't even my own anymore. What if I hurt you? Won't you hate me? I couldn't bear that. Sheepy: Misyr:...Sorry. This is weird. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know about that. You still look pretty human right now. Sheepy: Misyr: Human? Sheepy: Misyr: What? Arsé-kun: Raph: To the point where Il didn't recognize you. It was odd. You're already going back to how we know you, but. Um. Gray. Sheepy: *Misyr looks over at his hand - the one being held by Raph. The claws haven't grown in yet, and the fingertips aren't red.* Sheepy: Misyr:......My hands... Sheepy: Misyr: They're not ugly anymore... Arsé-kun: Raph: The purple's coming back in your hair, so I don't think this is gonna last long. But I got to see it. Sheepy: Misyr:...I'm happy. You got to see the real me. Sheepy: Misyr: I thought I had lost that for good. Arsé-kun: Raph: And you're still cute~ Sheepy: Misyr: But even if it's - a-ah?! Sheepy: Misyr: C-cute? Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... I JUST said the time and place bit, I just fucking. God. *he covers his face with his free hand* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Hypocrite! *He gives Raph his usual smug grin, but for one, his happiness seems to come from the bottom of his heart, rather than being an act!* Arsé-kun: Raph: Apparently so! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to turn back, but... Sheepy: Misyr: ...If it's not too much trouble. Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely isn't. Sheepy: Misyr: Could you help me get back my true self? Not just a fading image... But one where I no longer have to worry about hurting others. Arsé-kun: Raph: Absolutely. You've got my word. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you...! Sheepy: Misyr: I want to live with Noah, Il, and you! And I don't want to just have to wear my face anymore! Is that selfish? Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not selfish at all to wanna be yourself. Why would it be? Sheepy: Misyr: But to shove myself into your life and ask for room and board.... Arsé-kun: Raph: You were already here. It's not weird. Sheepy: Misyr: .......By the way, I don't have a penny to my name, so I can't pay rent. Arsé-kun: Raph: Pay what? Sheepy: Misyr: I can, eh... Sheepy: Misyr:....Make the best cup of coffee you've ever had? Arsé-kun: Raph: You know what? I'd like that. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! It's a deal, then! I know everything there is about coffee! And if I don't? I will! Arsé-kun: Raph: Can't wait. Sheepy: Misyr:....Hey. Wait. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, apparently I am waiting. What's up? Sheepy: Misyr: I texted my family a ton of death flags. Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: They're going to kill me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, Thanny gave me your phone, so it's right there on the table. Arsé-kun: Raph: I think that'd be counterproductive. Do you wanna send a picture just saying "I lived"? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! That works! Sheepy: Misyr: I should do it before I stop looking human... Arsé-kun: *Raph grabs Misyr's phone and tries to find a good angle without getting himself in the shot. Mission: Impossible* Sheepy: Misyr: Include yourself, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: How did you know what I was doing...? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha~ Arsé-kun: Raph: And I'm gonna be in the shot no matter what. Thanks so much, fatass wing. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? But your wings are pretty... Arsé-kun: Raph: They're a disaster but thank you! That means a lot! Sheepy: Misyr: Better than mine! Arsé-kun: Raph: All right, none of that. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, taking it! Sheepy: *Misyr gives a big grin!* Arsé-kun: *Raph takes the picture and then shows him* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha, wonderful, wonderful! Arsé-kun: Raph: Where do you want me to send this? Sheepy: Misyr: The Merlin chat, I suppose... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll find it eventually/ Sheepy: Misyr: It's in, eh... Arsé-kun: Raph: I know the app. Give me a minute. Sheepy: Misyr: Frog thing. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Close enough. Arsé-kun: *Raph sends the picture to the (admittedly already busy) chat with the caption "I LIVED"* Arsé-kun: *and then Raph lowers the phone so Misyr can see the results pour in* Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Misyr??????? Don't scare me like that! You know how long I was looking for you for? I saw what happened! Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] There he is, the man of the hour! Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] GRAMPA Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Please tell me every detail of how dying felt. Sheepy: Mint: [chat] I must know every detail of what happened. Do not leave out anything. Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] YOU'RE ALIVE THANK GOODNESS Sheepy: Max: [chat] I can't believe it! You're not dead after all! But what did you do with your hair? Purple doesn't suit you. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: [chat] Mint's glad to know you're okay (probably) and so am I! Arsé-kun: *[Manteia is typing. stops. Manteia is typing. stops]* Sheepy: Mint: [chat] Smiling while crying emoji. Sheepy: Meril: [chat] a Arsé-kun: Memrys: [chat] It lives! It rises from the deep! It comes for us! It lives!! Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] How fortunate. Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] I was worried you'd never return... You're okay, aren't you? You don't need anything? Please let us know. Arsé-kun: Morne: [chat] CONGRATS ON NOT JOINIG ME! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh...! They're all responding! ... And Manteia is asking about you. Of course he is. Arsé-kun: Raph: He seems nice. Sheepy: Misyr:.........Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] rapjeal Sheepy: Misyr:......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] Oh! The doctor at school! He liked you, didn't he? Arsé-kun: Manteia: [chat] Not to be Mint but Please tell us more. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] he helped me a kot im very grayeful Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] i lobs hin Arsé-kun: *Raph's turn to look more embarrassed!* Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] sordh for scarjbg everhone Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] j was gojbv tobdie I just gor lucky Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] very sordh. I'll try bot tovdie. Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] 3 can confirm that information, and if it helps you I haven't listened to you once today. Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] fhabk you Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] i apodeciate it Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] sorry ill fry to be more koeb about my problems Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] New question. Am I allowed to be present Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] my problem isntbsolved im still very danverous Sheepy: Misyr: [chat] yes lkease that would be easier than ttping one handed Arsé-kun: Raph: .... How many wizards are about to be in my house? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *already here* Yes! I'm doing a Misyr and not knocking what-so-ever! Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] and 9 has already beat all of us there. Blatant cheating, clearly. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Can't he give everyone else some time to prepare? Arsé-kun: Primo: [chat] Which of us would like the honor of picking up 14? Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I would but I don't know where he lives. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] I do but I would prefer not to. I enjoy not causing accidents by existing. Sheepy: Max: [chat] I could go with you, then. Arsé-kun: Malleus: [chat] 14 does not like me much. You should focus on your grandfather. Sheepy: Max: [chat] If you say so! Sorry, count me out, then! Sheepy: Max: [chat] By the way, where are we headed? Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] Good question! Does anyone actually know? Sheepy: *Mint enters, dragging Meril behind him.* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin has already sat down right in Misyr's personal space. He waves Mint and Meril over. Hello, here!* Sheepy: Meril: *He's glancing all around the room* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Who's the guy with antlers? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: My grandpa! That's 8. You forget? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Really? I don't remember 8 having antlers like that. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Oh, we let them grow out. No point keeping them trimmed if he doesn't go out! Sheepy: Meril: They're impressive, aren't they? *smug* Sheepy: Misyr: They were more like nubs when I saw you last... Sheepy: Mint: They will be falling out soon. Sheepy: Meril:?! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin makes a noise between a laugh and a cat chirp. graceful* Sheepy: Max: [chat] Any address???? Arsé-kun: *Primo finally gives the necessary addresses. Someone had to.* Sheepy: Meril: *He's gone back to looking around the room. He's inspecting everything. Wow, everything's so different!* Sheepy: Max: [chat] It's going to be a bit before I can pick you up, 14. I won't be able to text, either. Don't text while driving! Arsé-kun: Merlin: [chat] I can wait! We're feeding a slime right now! Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] I'll arrive at the other destination soon enough. I'll bring the lazy bumpkin, too. He took a nap and had me deal with trying to find 6. What a pain. Sheepy: Max: [chat] TTYL going on a drive :wave: Sheepy: Magnus: [chat] Bedwyr probably won't end up joining us. Last I checked on him, he was sleeping. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] A taxi? Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] I am nowhere near there rn and knowing me it'll get trapped in traffic. Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] Do you want me to pick you up? Arsé-kun: Makenna: [chat] If it's not too much trouble, yes please! Sheepy: Myrrdin: [chat] It's not. I'll be there. Arsé-kun: *Noah assigns himself to door duty.* Sheepy: *Soon afterwards, Myrrdin finally arrives! He is one whole man again. He brought Makenna along, as promised.* Arsé-kun: *Memrys scrambles in after them, brushing snow off himself. Hello, I'm here too!* Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Grandpa's here? Arsé-kun: Makenna: We made it! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm glad! *He rushes Makenna and hugs him. He can finally do this! For now, anyway. His tail is swishing excitedly!* I'm really sorry for pushing you away so much, Grandpa! Arsé-kun: *Makenna returns the hug, and tightly* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Didn't I already forgive you? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I just wanted to say it to your face! Arsé-kun: *[heart on fire emoji] is the best way to summarize how Makenna feels right now. his boy is here. his boy is here!* Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't mean any of the rude stuff I said. I was just pushing everyone away because, well... Arsé-kun: Primo: This sounds like important information, you'd better hold it until we're all here. Sheepy: Misyr: You've arrived, too! ... I'll make sure to wait. Sheepy: *Magnus enters through the door.* Arsé-kun: Primo: It was my idea to begin with. Not like all of these copycats. Sheepy: *Misyr lets go of Makenna finally and goes to hug Primo. It's you!* Arsé-kun: *Primo genuinely did not expect that.* Sheepy: Misyr: It's good to see you like this! I'm sorry for worrying you! And being rude to you... Arsé-kun: Primo: Good to see you too. Didn't I say I'd talk to you later? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Nah, you didn't. Arsé-kun: Primo: ...? ?? Arsé-kun: *Primo takes a moment to check his phone* Arsé-kun: Primo: .......... It didn't send. Modern technology is such a hassle. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh?? Arsé-kun: *Primo shows Misyr his phone. He had sent a message saying "Well, I'll talk to you later!", but it didn't actually get sent.* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh! Well, hopefully you were more effective when it came to delivering messages, hm? You delivered mine, didn't you? Arsé-kun: Primo: I sure did. Sheepy: Misyr: Great! Thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: Well, now I don't have to, ahaha! Arsé-kun: Primo: Less about me. Anyone else you might owe this pleasure to? Sheepy: Misyr:.....Eh? Arsé-kun: *Primo is smugging and not gonna explain himself* Sheepy: Misyr: ..... Sheepy: Misyr: *He lets go of Primo and glances around the room* Arsé-kun: *The only merlins missing are Max, Manteia, Morne, Malleus, and Merlin. What will Misyr do?* Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Myeh? Sheepy: Misyr: Who? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Ask if you want a hint! I think I know who he means. Sheepy: Misyr: Whom? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Well, there's my grandpa, and his, and his, Sheepy: Misyr:....? Sheepy: Misyr: I don't think 3's really the kind of guy who's out looking for hugs. Arsé-kun: Memrys: Told ya you've been too mean, Gramps. Arsé-kun: Memrys: But hello, Misyr. I see you haven't blown up the sun yet!~ Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I did nearly blow up the power source at 14's college on accident... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Hell yeah Arsé-kun: Memrys: ... *siiiigh* So nothing changed there! Sheepy: Misyr: No, apparently Dionysus's words can push me to do dumb things. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Oh, you've met him! I've got a story for you! Arsé-kun: Makenna: But not now! Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay! Sheepy: Myrrdin: *He looks uncomfortable.* Arsé-kun: Primo: 3, what do we say in times like this? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I could never... Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm not doing it for you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Some things end up unsaid. Arsé-kun: Primo: I've changed my mind. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I will shrivel up and die! Arsé-kun: Primo: No you won't. 6, please interact with 3 beyond a "hello you exist". Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Doesn't he hate me? Arsé-kun: Primo: Did you read your phone at all? Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh.... Sheepy: Misyr:......Thanks for looking for me? Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're welcome. Sheepy: Misyr:..Yep! That's all I've got. So, anyway... Arsé-kun: *it's awkward for a moment. It continues being awkward as Yog reaches out from Primo's bag with a single tentacle and shoves Misyr into Myrrdin. Aaaand he's gone.* Arsé-kun: Primo: >:V Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Eh? Who did tha- Sheepy: *Myrrdin tightly hugs Misyr!* Arsé-kun: *In the background, Morne arrives and uses the door. Shakes Noah's hand. Hello, hello. the ghost is here* Sheepy: Misyr: E-eh?? *He confusedly returns the hug* What happened while I was gone??? Arsé-kun: Memrys: Quite a lot! Sheepy: Myrrdin: *He finally lets go* Glad to see you're back. Sheepy: Misyr:????? Arsé-kun: Primo: And look! You didn't shrivel up and die. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Not yet. Maybe it's still on the table. Sheepy: Misyr: Did everyone decide to play a prank om me?? Arsé-kun: Primo: Us? All at once, as a coordinated unit, doing something with a single goal? Sheepy: Misyr: That couls never happen... Arsé-kun: Primo: Ex-act-ly~~ Sheepy: Myrrdin: We were, though. Looking for you. Sheepy: Misyr: That's just the effect a demon king like me has on people! Ahahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Yog: *chiming in from Seir* Confirmation from Seir. This did happen. Arsé-kun: Yog: Additionally: What Merlin the First meant to say when he was being rude is that he appreciates hearing honesty from you, Third. I will now be banned from speaking. Arsé-kun: *Primo responds by throwing Seir out the front door and into the snow. Begone, troublesome orb. Yeet. How dare you out him like this?* Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm not the kind of man to lie. Arsé-kun: Primo: You don't offer info, either. You're almost as bad as I am~ Sheepy: Myrrdin: I have my reasons! Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's best not to be too clear about your personal life. People don't need to know everything. Arsé-kun: Primo: Amen~ Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, agreed! Arsé-kun: Morne: If you three had a choice between being honest and... ... You know what, never mind. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm incredibly honest. I just leave out details. Arsé-kun: *Morne mock-sighs* Arsé-kun: Morne: You know what I meant, gramps. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If someone asks how your day is, they don't want to hear about how you accidentally fell down the stairs and still aren't sure if you broke something or not but you don't feel like going to the doctor because they ask too many questions. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Just say, "It's so-so". Arsé-kun: *Raph looks at Myrrdin with a slight bit of concern* Sheepy: Misyr: Is that a real example? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I wonder what's taking the others so long. Arsé-kun: Raph: ................................ Arsé-kun: Morne: Look on the bright side! You didn't join me! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I never said this was an incident that happened. Arsé-kun: *Raph just looks at Misyr and raises his eyebrows before looking back at Myrrdin* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Anyway, I had a so-so day. Thanks for asking. Sheepy: Misyr: Nobody even asked! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Aren't you rude? You're supposed to ask people that. Arsé-kun: Morne: You're alive, so you're doing well enough. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's true. Everyone has different criterias on what's a good or bad day. Arsé-kun: Morne: Also, Malleus is here. He just won't come in, so the usual. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey. Quick question. Arsé-kun: Morne: Yeah? Sheepy: Misyr: Why is he so concerned about his bad luck affecting us? It's not as though we can die, right? Arsé-kun: Morne: Did... Did no one tell you? Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh, wait. I did get really close to dying just earlier. Arsé-kun: Morne: Misyr, I'm a ghost. You get one guess as to what killed me. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: Morne: That's why. Sheepy: Misyr: I thought I was the only guy who could accomplish a feat like that. Arsé-kun: Morne: Oh, I'm sure any of us could accomplish it. It just took one hell of a freak accident to prove it. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh, I just mean... Sheepy: Misyr: One accident with me and I could reduce your body to ash. Well, if you had one. Arsé-kun: Morne: Would that permakill one of us, though... Arsé-kun: Morne: ..... Mint, you're not going to try and find out. Sheepy: Mint: I am the worst choice to try. Sheepy: Mint: I am an outlier and should not be included in this. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Think he meant "Mint, no asking one of us to test that." Sheepy: Mint:........ Sheepy: Mint: 3. Split yourself in two and subject your austere self to being turned to ash. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Absolutely not! Sheepy: Myrrdin: I saw what it does to people! It melted them from the inside out, slowly but surely! Like it was intentionally making them suffer for as long as possible. Arsé-kun: Memrys: So not like in the War of the Worlds where it just kinda, poof? Sheepy: Myrrdin: No, absolutely not! Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh? You saw it? Arsé-kun: Memrys: So mixed with the one Indiana Jones face melt..... Eugh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't watch movies. I'll trust your descriptor as correct. Sheepy: Misyr: You saw it??? You didn't see yourself, did you? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Anyway. Would it be rude if I sat down for a while? Arsé-kun: Raph: No, go ahead. *he moved at some point. here's a chair* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Thank you very much. *He accepts the chair he's offered and sits down, somewhat unsteadily* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Eh?? Sheepy: Misyr: The punching guy? What's the horror he goes through? Losing a match? Arsé-kun: Raph: *leaning down to Myrrdin, lowering his voice* You don't gotta answer, but you've got a massive dent in your health. I don't think they've noticed. Arsé-kun: Memrys: No, that's the Rocky movies. Those are kinda boring. Sheepy: Myrrdin:......! *lowered voice* You can see that... Arsé-kun: Raph: Yup. Healer. Want me to get that for you real quick? Sheepy: Myrrdin: *lowered voice*...I can't really trust anyone's magic. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Fair enough. Would you rather the old-fashioned way? Sheepy: Myrrdin: *lowered voice* I don't know what happened. I passed out on the stairs, I think. Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd do it. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, have you ever seen this one movie? Sheepy: Misyr: The Hound of Baskervilles? It's about Sherlock Holmes. Arsé-kun: Memrys: Y'know? I don't think I have! Does anyone die? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? They did in the book. Sheepy: Misyr: I'd assume they do in the movie... Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, yes, but I'm really an expert on movies! I've seen a lot of them! Arsé-kun: Memrys: I think we deserve a movie night with all fourteen of us. Manteia's still banned from picking. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Sheepy: Mint: Misyr. Name every movie you've watched. I must know. Arsé-kun: Memrys: The same reason we all muted his account. You know why. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, yeah, I don't want to hear most of what he says. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I'm right here, you know. Sheepy: Mint: Manteia, you're here. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Just got here. I see it's "Everybody look at 4" hour! Sheepy: Mint:....? Is thar what it's called... Arsé-kun: Memrys: You're not supposed to address that... Arsé-kun: Manteia: I don't really care. Hi, grandpa Misyr. You look old today. Sheepy: Misyr: Not old! This is how I used to look. I'm good looking! Sheepy: Mint: An expert on movies, too. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! Arsé-kun: *Manteia looks over Misyr* Arsé-kun: Manteia: This how you pulled a man? Tell me more. Sheepy: Misyr: What? No, I met Raph... Sheepy: Misyr: I helped out someone he's close to. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Yeah? Where's he at? I gotta judge your taste. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh? He was just here... Sheepy: Mint: He left with 3. Sheepy: Mint: Presumably, anyway. Neither are here. Arsé-kun: Memrys: Anyway, we never got that movie list. Sheepy: Misyr: It's too long. Sheepy: Mint: List an example or two. Sheepy: Misyr: You've never heard of them. Arsé-kun: Memrys: Is the list longer or shorter than the human centipede? Sheepy: Misyr: Human what? Arsé-kun: Memrys: You heard me. Sheepy: Misyr: What is that? Arsé-kun: Memrys: He doesn't even know about the human centipede. Sheepy: Mint: I think it is shorter. Arsé-kun: Memrys: I agree! Sheepy: Mint: Three shorter. Arsé-kun: Memrys: ..... Mint? Arsé-kun: Memrys: Why do you know anything about that movie? Sheepy: Mint: I have written detailed notes about it. Arsé-kun: Memrys: *excalibur face* Sheepy: Mint: I do not intend to attempt such an experiment myself. Arsé-kun: Memrys: ....... Anyway, don't watch that movie. Trust me on that one. Sheepy: Misyr: Sure, okay. I'm not a fan of bugs anyway. Arsé-kun: *Not even Manteia intends to ruin that innocence* Sheepy: Misyr: They creep me out big time! Arsé-kun: Memrys: Right, so some newer Kaiju movies are off the list. Sheepy: Misyr: Godzilla??? Arsé-kun: Memrys: oh my god Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know this new stuff! Sheepy: Mint: What happened to being an expert... Arsé-kun: Memrys: 1954..... New.... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not really too into movies, anyway. Sheepy: *Mint's scribbling quickly in the bg* Sheepy: Mint: Interest in movies: Lie. Expert in movies: Lie. Interest in detective novels: ??? Arsé-kun: Memrys: Oh, how about a Study in Emerald? It's a Holmes one. Sheepy: Misyr: It's not official, but it was interesting anyway. It's a neat twist on A Study in Scarlet! But Holmes wasn't really a fan of it, apparently. Arsé-kun: Memrys: The? The actual guy? Sheepy: Misyr: Hm? Oh, yeah, we're buddies. Watson, too, although he likes bullying me some... Why? Arsé-kun: Memrys: I didn't actually know that was a real man. Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: They do work at 14's college. Arsé-kun: Memrys: The more you know, I guess. Wonder how he feels about the movies. Sheepy: Misyr: He's just as out there as he is in the books, if not moreso... Sheepy: Misyr: "People will portray me however they please, even going so far to make me completely out of character. I have no interest watching ones that claim accuracy. By the way, have you heard of Sherlock Hound?" Sheepy: Misyr: That's vaguely what he said. Arsé-kun: *Memrys pauses to look something up* Sheepy: Il: Sherlock Holmes is a common figure within otome games as well. Sheepy: Il: However, the real one is not so romantic and also dislikes me, for some strange reason. Sheepy: Il: By the way, is there a convention? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Wizard convention 'cause we all came to check on Misyr. He's my grandson. Sheepy: Il: Your grandson? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Yep! And I'm his grandson *points to Memrys, who waves* and he's HIS grandson... Wait, Myrrdin's not here? Sheepy: Il: Is the other one your grandson, too? Arsé-kun: Makenna: ...? Sheepy: Il: The one whose leg Raphael was setting. Sheepy: Il: You two share a similar vibe. Arsé-kun: Makenna: We're all related. Sheepy: Il: Dark hair. Leg. Tattoo. Staff. Yellow eyes. Purple. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Yeah, that's grandpa Myrrdin. Sheepy: Il: Do you need help breaking your leg? You must feel left out. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'd prefer not to. Sheepy: Il: Noah does, too, I think. Because I could not find him... Ah. And Chii is cowering in fear from all of you. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Question! You! Otome fan! Arsé-kun: Manteia: Taisho Alice. What'd you think of it? Sheepy: Il: It made me realize the lengths one person may go for love and that love can be unhealthy at times. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Y'know? I didn't think of it that way. Arsé-kun: *Noah grabs onto Misyr's sleeve* Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. Car? Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? That must mean 14 is here! Arsé-kun: Makenna: .... And your grandson? Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Max? Sheepy: Misyr: He's here, too? Arsé-kun: Makenna: *wh.* Sheepy: Misyr:???? Arsé-kun: Memrys: Maxi's car. *he waves through the window. Hello!* Sheepy: Misyr: When did he arrive? Arsé-kun: Memrys: Couple of minutes ago. No idea why they're not coming in. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: It's not like horses where you have to tie them to something. Arsé-kun: *Illogically-audible sound of someone being hit with a snowball* Arsé-kun: Noah: Then how do they stay in one place like that? Sheepy: Misyr: It's the brakes. Sheepy: Misyr: You turn on the brakes and they stop the car from rolling. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... Mr. Mint, what are brakes? Sheepy: *Mint looks around in his sleeve pocket before pulling out a notebook. He begins describing every component of the brake, along with its use.* Arsé-kun: *Noah bout to learn more than he ever wanted about car brakes* Sheepy: *Maxi finally enters the door!* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Maxi! Sheepy: Maxi: Very sorry about the holdup! It's great to see everyone! I'm glad you're safe, Grandpa! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Of course I am! I'm the cheating demon lord, after all! Sheepy: Maxi: *He awkwardly outstretches his arms and approaches* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so when should I start explaining, anyway? Arsé-kun: Manteia: You're missing a social cue! Even I know that one! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Guess that's just the kind of guy I am! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Don't leave him waiting, 6. Sheepy: Misyr: Right, so, where do I start... Arsé-kun: Malleus: No. 14 isn't inside yet. He said he won't come in until you talk to Max. Sheepy: Misyr:.....? Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin chirps from behind Misyr and shoves him into Max! This the second time this happened to him today.* Sheepy: Misyr: Why do people keep shoving me? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: mrrrp. Sheepy: Maxi: *He awkwardly hugs Misyr. Misyr gives him a look of discomfort.* Arsé-kun: *Something does not add up, local wizards agree* Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I'm not really the hugging type. After a certain amount of close contact in a day, I feel burnt out. Sheepy: Maxi: I understand! *He lets go. This is awkward.* Arsé-kun: *Manteia's making a Face™* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's peering in the window. He looks frustrated* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess 3 has to return before I can start summarizing what happened. Arsé-kun: Primo: *looking up from Whatever The Arcane Fuck He's Doing* 14 is still not inside. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I meant in addition to that, sorry. Arsé-kun: *Makenna looks at Max. You good, bud?* Sheepy: Maxi: *He's upset, but he's wearing his usual smile to try to hide that.* Sheepy: Misyr: I guess he really did fall down the steps, huh... Arsé-kun: *Merlin sneezes. thank you merlin* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh?! *He jumps. Thaf noise startled him!* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin cat jumps* Sheepy: Mint: I see... So that's their relationship. *scribbling quickly* Sheepy: Misyr: Why don't you come into the warmth? It's very cold out there. Arsé-kun: *merlin, who missed prior hugs and now only operating on watching misyrs grandson get rejected,* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Something wrong? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm coming. *he enters, looking like he expects disappointment* Hi, Grampa. Sheepy: *Misyr gives Merlin a hug and ruffles his hair! Hello!! For Maxi, this is a wombo combo because Misyr used to do that to him. What did he do wrong?* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?! Arsé-kun: *Manteia breaks off his conversation with Il to stand next to Maxi.* Sheepy: Il: ? Sheepy: *Mint decides to help by stepping in and distracting Il so he doesn't ask questions.* Arsé-kun: Manteia: ouch. not cool. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Sheepy: Misyr: We just need one last guy! Arsé-kun: Raph: what in the world happened to the vibes in here? Arsé-kun: Manteia: *VERY quickly changing the subject without a single second of hesitation or thought* Oh, damn, nice pull, Grandpa Misyr. You guys do anythin' yet?? Arsé-kun: *Raph is Immediately startled by the question and his wings flare out. He accidentally smacks Il with one of them before pulling them back in.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Sorry, Il..! Sheepy: Il: ....? I have experienced worse. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? No, no! We haven't! Sheepy: *Myrrdin finally rejoins the group. He's visibly limping and using his staff for support. One of his legs is bandaged but otherwise he's okay!* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Looks like everyone has finally arrived. Sheepy: Maxi: Grandpa Myrrdin... What happened to your leg? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Passed out while starting to go down the steps. Sheepy: Myrrdin: My austere self just left me on the bottom of the steps. I guess so I could have an explanation as to what happened upon awaking. Meril, don't eat that. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin takes the potted plant away from Meril* Sheepy: Meril: *He gives Mewlin a kicked puppy look* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: ...... *and wordlessly hands it back* Sheepy: Meril: Thank you very much. *He returns to munching on the potted plant.* Arsé-kun: *After a few moments of consideration, Mewlin joins him. Cats.* Sheepy: Myrrdin: You're guests. You can't eat people's plants without permission. Arsé-kun: Raph: Honestly, that's the least of my concerns. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? What's wrong? Arsé-kun: Raph: Now, we don't got time to unpack all that. Sheepy: Misyr:...? Sheepy: Misyr: It suddenly feels very awkward. Arsé-kun: Primo: I wonder why? Sheepy: Misyr: No clue. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're all here! Are you gonna tell us what's going on now? Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay. Sheepy: Misyr: So, remember that prophetic dream I had? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I didn't bother telling anyone about it. Sheepy: Misyr: I knew I could count on you!!! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Terrible start, everyone. Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, I ended up deciding to try to figure out a way to save humanity. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ?? ??? ??? Sheepy: Misyr: Things happened and I made the prophetic dream of the downfall of humanity partly come true by putting the pieces in place that enabled it to happen. Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr. Bud. Can I offer a suggestion? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Raph: What the hell are you talking about? Can you explain even a little bit? Sheepy: Misyr:....? I forgot to provide context, didn't I? Sheepy: Misyr: Have you heard of apocalyptic literature? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure hope so, all things considered. Sheepy: Misyr: The main features of it are animal symbolism and the weak becoming the strong. Sheepy: Misyr: My dreams are in apocalyptic literature format. Sheepy: Misyr: So I had one foretelling the destruction of all life as we know it from a flood. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course, the flood was merely a symbol for a disastrous event. But I planned to become humanity's Noah! Sheepy: Myrrdin: A stupid thing to do. You should've told people instead of bearing it all yourself so you could get all the credit. Sheepy: Misyr:....ANYWAY, based on Primo's advice, I went looking for a world that could support humanity, but all of it was inhabited. Arsé-kun: Primo: I really wish you'd been more specific when you asked. Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't want people in my business, so I told Myrrdin about the dream because he wouldn't snitch and asked you about humanity because I knew you'd think it's the usual weird question our family would ask. Arsé-kun: Primo: You were right on both counts. I'm almost angry I got duped so easily. Sheepy: Misyr: He's the one who told me that I should find a new place for them to live. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't really remember this anymore... Sheepy: Misyr: But I accidentally poked the hornet's nest one too many times and got stung. Sheepy: Misyr: I fell into a world with seemingly no inhabitants yet full of hate that would melt you from the inside out. Sheepy: Misyr: It's not something I'd recommend. Sheepy: Misyr: I had to go through small adjustments each time the world took a new victim, but I devoted myself to learning all their stories and easing them into death as comfortably as I could... Anyway, I finally got out recently, but my body is toxic to the environment. Sheepy: Misyr: It'll melt anything around me if I'm not devoting my energy towards preventing it. Sheepy: Misyr: The world had an owner - Noah. Primo and Beddy freed him, thanks to everyone's help. He's very grateful, by the way. The souls of the fallen were freed as well, leaving the world already unstable. Finally, Death offered to close off all of its entrances. Sheepy: Misyr: I thought it was best for humanity of I stayed inside of it, hence the texts. Sheepy: Misyr: I absolutely should not be here right now. I should not be alive. But here I am! So, onto where you guys come in: After a certain period of time, I will run out of mental energy preserving this form. I will then reveal my true form, wiping out all life within a decently sized radius around me. Sheepy: Misyr: Absolutely no one will survive coming into contact with my circle of death. It'll take me a few hours of rest to replenish enough energy to put up the block again. Sometimes a few days. Sheepy: Misyr: I have nowhere to hide to prevent my body from eviscerating those that come near it anymore. Now the flood's waters have truly begun to rise. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Question! Sheepy: Misyr: Right, yes? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Was THAT the whole everything cracking apart thing I saw off Myrrdin? Sheepy: Misyr: That was the world collapsing. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Um. Okay. Arsé-kun: Malleus: How large of a radius are we working with? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, let's say you put me in a city. Sheepy: Misyr: By the time the night was through, the city would no longer be standing, guaranteed. Sheepy: Misyr: I've never stayed out long enough to see the true size of the radius. Arsé-kun: Primo: Is there anything you haven't immediately turned to dust on contact? Sheepy: Misyr: Myself. Sheepy: Misyr: Otherwise... Sheepy: Misyr: My pocket watch. Sheepy: Misyr: Air, too. Arsé-kun: Primo: Noted. Mint, let me borrow you for a moment. Sheepy: Mint: ...? Of course. Sheepy: *Misyr pulls out his pocket watch. Maxi immediately focuses on it. It's very familiar to him.* Arsé-kun: *Noah finally makes an appearance, leaning around Misyr to also look at the watch* Sheepy: Misyr: Looks like I've got about 20 hours until the flood begins. Sheepy: Misyr: That's longer than usual. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. I'm not doing that. Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe it has something to do with my current appearance. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know why the pocketwatch doesn't melt, but it makes me very happy that it doesn't. Especially since it tells me when I'll next turn. Arsé-kun: Noah: Did you... Um... Did you tell them it was my fault yet? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Right, the world chose you as its owner... and your hatred and fear towards humanity due to no one saving you- despite you saving them- made it into that toxic environment, didn't it? Sheepy: Misyr: I began hating them, too. I'm still wrestling with it. I can't blame you. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um?? Maybe? Arsé-kun: Noah: But all the times I affected you... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh, all water under the bridge, right? Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Noah: Still over the bridge to me... Sheepy: Misyr: Too bad you can't still affect me. Arsé-kun: Noah: That's a good thing! Sheepy: Misyr: You could prevent me from changing, though. Arsé-kun: Noah: Only for a few hours.. Sheepy: Misyr: Still more than nothing. Arsé-kun: Noah: I used it against you a lot... Sheepy: Misyr: So? I didn't end up damaging anyone. Arsé-kun: *Noah still feels Incredibly Bad about it* Sheepy: *Maxi is still focused on the watch.* Arsé-kun: *Makenna has finally also noticed the watch* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Hey, Misyr, is that what I think it is? Sheepy: Misyr:...Ah, yeah, it's the watch Maxi and you gave me. Sheepy: Misyr: I had it on me when I fell. It was supposed to melt. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess your feelings came through! Arsé-kun: Makenna: :) ! Sheepy: Misyr: It's synced with me so that I can tell when I'll turn. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I wonder why it survived so long. We didn't enchant it or anything, right? Sheepy: Misyr:....Eh? Really? Arsé-kun: Makenna: It was just a normal watch. Maybe it changed with you? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe... Sheepy: Misyr: I was incredibly worried it'd end up destroyed. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I won't try blowing it up. It's important. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you. I'd get mad if you brole it! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Maxi would ban me from the casino a second time if I broke it! Sheepy: Misyr:....Second time? Arsé-kun: Makenna: One guess what I did the first time. Sheepy: Misyr: You set it on fire? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Sure did. Sheepy: Misyr: Grandpa... Arsé-kun: Makenna: I don't even remember why! Sheepy: Misyr: Not unless I take all your chips first. Sheepy: Maxi: Maybe neither of you are casino material... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Didn't I teach you not to cheat?? Sheepy: Misyr: It's just what I do! I'm the cheating demon lord. I lie and cheat my way through life. Sheepy: Misyr: But I tell the truth when it counts! Sheepy: Misyr: Like earlier. Sheepy: Il: Misyr... Sheepy: Il:....Lying is a sin. Arsé-kun: Raph: No nukes when company is over please. Sheepy: Il: I will wipe your impurities off this planet when our guests leave. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I wanna see nukes! Sheepy: Maxi: Don't attack him. I'm sure he has a good reason to lie. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! I lie because it's incredibly entertaining! I cheat because it's what I do! Sheepy: Maxi:....You should be more repentant. Arsé-kun: Makenna: You'd better not do that. You'll be on fire so fast! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Nothing good comes out of lying long term. People just end up getting hurt. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh! It's the no-fun trio! Sheepy: Misyr: Why is lying and cheating suddenly straight out? Arsé-kun: Makenna: I never liked cheaters. I don't care about the other thing. Sheepy: Myrrdin: If people lose trust in you, they'll turn on you in a flash. Even white lies are risky. Sheepy: Misyr: Haaahh?! Grandpa, you don't like me?! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Grandpa Myrrdin... Sheepy: Misyr: Don't look to him for help!! You don't like me?? Arsé-kun: Makenna: No, no, that's not why I said that. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Makenna: And you're just a liar. You wouldn't dare cheat against me! Sheepy: Misyr: How'd you know that?! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, it's the truth. All of you are cursed for that very reason. Arsé-kun: Makenna: I-- Myrrdin... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes, what is it? Arsé-kun: Makenna: I don't really think Misyr's situation was your fault. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's the exception. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Anyway, Misyr, I just guessed, but thanks for confirming it! Sheepy: Misyr: Guessed what? Arsé-kun: Makenna: That you're just a liar. That never changed. Sheepy: Misyr: You tricked me!! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Liar, liar~ Sheepy: Misyr: It's what I do best! Arsé-kun: Makenna: If we weren't indoors, you'd be on fire right about now! Sheepy: Misyr: Why?! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Liar liar, pants on fire~ Sheepy: Misyr: That's just an expression! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Yes, and? Sheepy: Misyr: What if you damage my watch? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Jail one thousand years Sheepy: Misyr: It's irreplaceable! Even if you got me an exact replica to make up for breaking it, it wouldn't contain the feelings this one does. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Do you care more about that old thing than the guy who gave it to ya? Sheepy: Misyr: Hah? Arsé-kun: Manteia: Do you? Sheepy: Misyr: I know the feelings that I felt. Sheepy: Misyr: How do I put these feelings into words... Arsé-kun: Manteia: No idea. You're a pain to get a read on. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! Of course I am! Arsé-kun: Manteia: What I got is you're a mess. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, I'd agree. Sheepy: Misyr: I think I can best describe it as... Sheepy: Misyr:...Well, as a general statement, most of you are like strangers or acquaintances to me. Arsé-kun: Manteia: I barely know you too. Ain't weird. Sheepy: Misyr: All the same, I'm glad you all cared enough to come see me. Sheepy: Misyr: But perhaps you can see where this is going. Sheepy: Maxi: ...I don't see you as a stranger, even if you've been gone for a long time. You act almost the same way that you did back then. Arsé-kun: Malleus: If I understand this correctly, that doesn't mean much. He missed too much of your life to "know" you. Am I reading this properly? Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly, exactly! You get it! Arsé-kun: Malleus: It isn't against you, Maximilion. You're just the one most affected, unfortunately. Sheepy: Maxi:...Right. I understand. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Funny coming from the guy who does it on pur- Arsé-kun: Malleus: We Are Not Having This Conversation. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Right, he did, didn't he! Arsé-kun: *Malleus backs out of the discussion* Sheepy: Misyr: So, see? I'm not weird. Arsé-kun: Manteia: You're still weird. Everyone here is weird. Sheepy: Mint: Incorrect. Arsé-kun: Manteia: Grandpa, you're super weird. Sheepy: Mint: Maximillion meshes well with society and doesn't generally stand out past his good luck. Arsé-kun: Manteia: And that's weird for us. Sheepy: Mint: He's not weird for humans. Sheepy: Misyr: Mint's weird for both humans and us. Arsé-kun: Primo: Humans are weird. What are we talking about? Sheepy: Misyr: People being weird! Arsé-kun: Primo: You're all weird in fun ways. What, is that new? Sheepy: Mint: Weird... Sheepy: Mint:....Tell me every way in which you are weird. Arsé-kun: Primo: We'd be here until tomorrow! Let's not!~ Sheepy: Mint: Unfortunate... Sheepy: Mint: I was hoping to learn more. Sheepy: Mint: Oh, yes. Sheepy: Mint: 14 hasn't been around long enough to become truly strange. Arsé-kun: *Merlin considers his usual diet and everything else about himself. Merlin opts to not correct Mint.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... did you figure anything out? Sheepy: Misyr: I'd rather not become a walking, talking apocalypse. Arsé-kun: Primo: We've got a working theory, but no way to test it. You can't turn things to dust when there's nothing around you. Arsé-kun: Primo: That's all I'll say on that! Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Mint: Do you have a fear of heights? Sheepy: Misyr: I think that's an inherent fear in anybody... but not me! I can handle any height! Sheepy: Misyr: If I had functional wings, I'd definitely use them to see the world from very high up! Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh? Do they not? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? I dunno how to use 'em. Sheepy: Misyr: Plus, they never formed properly. Sheepy: Misyr: The bone formed. A little bit of membrane formed on two of them. Sheepy: Misyr: There's no muscles, though. Sheepy: Misyr: Although... Sheepy: Misyr: Some angel fell in there once and some metallic thing ended up forming on a few of them. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, you were right. If there's no muscle, they're just for show. Sheepy: Misyr: What a pain... Arsé-kun: *Raphael is thinking* Sheepy: Misyr: Although... I couldn't use them without damaging people, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: That'd just be another thing to figure out! Sheepy: Misyr:....You think it's possible to figure it out? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, why not? Sheepy: Misyr: I hope so. Sheepy: Misyr: I can float easily because I understand it conceptually. Sheepy: Misyr: But flying sounds exciting! Arsé-kun: Raph: If you understand it, you can do it, right? Just not making stuff? Sheepy: Misyr: Right! Although, I'm pretty bad at healing, too. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe because I'm an entity of destruction. Sheepy: Misyr: Or maybe I don't understand it very well. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... .... :3 *thinking* Sheepy: Misyr:...? Sheepy: Maxi: Oh, right, you couldn't do it back then, either, so you had me learn it from someone else. Arsé-kun: Primo: What can I say except you're welcome! Sheepy: Maxi: Thank you! Sheepy: Misyr:...Ahahaha, yeah, I remember that. Arsé-kun: *About two hours later! Many of the Merlins have left by this point, but not all of them.* Sheepy: Misyr: Well, that's that! Arsé-kun: Primo: Not quite yet. I'm still here, you know. Sheepy: Misyr: So you are! Sheepy: Misyr: Is something up? Arsé-kun: Primo: I wanted to speak with you. I was hoping the others would be gone by now... But I can't have everything! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm listening. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe they won't? Arsé-kun: *One is outside, Merlin got the hint, the others are doing their own thing. Hard maybe.* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... Different room. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, I'll follow you. Arsé-kun: *They duck into the bathroom and shut the door. This will suffice* Arsé-kun: Primo: ... ... Not much space in here, huh? :3 Sheepy: Misyr: Less space for people to eavesdrop. Arsé-kun: Primo: You know we all love doing that. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't! Sheepy: Misyr:....Maybe. Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, how do I say... Sheepy: Misyr:...?. Arsé-kun: *Primo pauses, looking frustrated with himself. He resolves this by embracing Misyr.* Sheepy: Misyr:?! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm very sorry it took this long to do anything for you. It shouldn't have. Arsé-kun: Primo: It really, truly, should not have taken this many years. Sheepy: Misyr: ....Well, there's not much you could do, right? Arsé-kun: Primo: That's exactly it. If I'd been paying attention... I know that's unreasonable, but it's been bothering me. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I came to you because I didn't think you would be... Sheepy: Misyr: Although in retrospect, I should've been more open about my intent. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not just that. I ended up watching the other six afterwards just to prevent some sort of similar event. ... I didn't start eavesdropping for fun, you know. Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh? Really? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe that's for the best. Arsé-kun: Primo: It's how I realized Magnus was missing initially. I shouldn't have to do this, and yet... At least it's fun to annoy everybody. Sheepy: Misyr: None of us feel like we can truly open up to each other. We have to handle the burden ourselves. It's embarrassing to ask for help. Sheepy: Misyr: You're basically keeping us in line! Arsé-kun: Primo: Not entirely true. A few of us can, but the majority don't. Myself included, I recognize. Sheepy: Misyr: We all need to improve at it. Arsé-kun: Primo: We do. We really do. Only 5 and 10 actually know how to. I suppose 14 as well. Sheepy: Misyr: It can be annoying, but at the end of the day, you're helping prevent us from getting hurt from our own mistakes. So thanks! Arsé-kun: Primo: You're very welcome. Keep an eye on 14 when you can- I know he likes you quite a bit. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll do my best! I'll keep all three of them on him! Arsé-kun: Primo: No, one. You'd be best off watching where you're going. Sheepy: Misyr: Of course, of course! Arsé-kun: Primo: Great, great. This conversation never happened~ Sheepy: Misyr: I won't tell a soul. Arsé-kun: Primo: Thanks so much, Misyr. Arsé-kun: *Primo opens the bathroom door* Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! Arsé-kun: Primo: Right, by the way, a job opportunity will definitely be coming up for you soon. Have fun with that! Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Thanks for the heads up! ... Hey, one quick question. Sheepy: Misyr: If I hadn't fallen... what would have happened to the world? Do you knoa? Arsé-kun: Primo: Hm? Arsé-kun: Primo: ....... Arsé-kun: Primo: .............. Arsé-kun: Primo: How about we talk about something else, Savior? Sheepy: Misyr: E-eh??? Arsé-kun: Primo: Anyway, if all goes well, three days~~ Sheepy: Misyr:??? Arsé-kun: Primo: Three days maximum before you get that job. Thank the goat for me. Sheepy: Misyr: Goat...? Arsé-kun: *Primo just smuggly grins at him* Sheepy: Misyr: Sure, I'll do it...? Arsé-kun: Primo: It'd be a good idea if you did. Sheepy: Misyr:???.... Arsé-kun: Primo: With that being said, wear your glasses and I'll see you later. I've got work to be doing. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: ...Now everyone's going to find out I need glasses, aren't they... Arsé-kun: Primo: What's wrong with that? 10 exists. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, but Mint's a nerd. Arsé-kun: Primo: So is your..... Oops, anyway, I'd better go! Sheepy: Misyr:?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Juuust kidding! That's still wide open! Hasta la bye bye, cheerio, all that! Arsé-kun: *Primo vanishes. Asshole* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey!!! Arsé-kun: *primo is probably laughing at him* Sheepy: Misyr: He can be such a bully sometimes... Sheepy: Misyr:...Oh, yeah. If Maxi left... I guess Merlin doesn't have a trip home, does he... Sheepy: Misyr:...I should go check on him. Arsé-kun: *Merlin's sitting by the window, excitedly texting. Morne's watching over his shoulder* Sheepy: Misyr:...? Sheepy: *Misyr approaches* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, did Maxi ditch you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, Grampa! Yeah, he left with Grampa Manteia. He was really excited to see you, too. Sheepy: Misyr: Was he... Sheepy: Misyr: Not so much now, huh. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't wanna interrupt, but! *he hugs Misyr! Grampa!!!* Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... I guess it is pretty cruel. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd know! But at least you didn't do it on purpose! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I guess so! Sheepy: Misyr: So I'm not as bad as I could be! Sheepy: Misyr: Although... I'd like to make it up to him one day, even if he feels like a total stranger. Arsé-kun: Morne: I recommend it, but disregard me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway! Is there anybody left that can take me home? Kay says he and Grif found a haunted house and I definitely gotta see that! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Morne: Malleus won't leave without me, so he's the only one of us able to travel left. I'm interested now as well. Sheepy: Misyr: Isn't that a little reckless? Ghosts can possess you. I've heard that some are even capable of pushing you out of your own body... Sheepy: Misyr:... But I'll blow up the ghosts if they try anything funny! Take me along, too. Arsé-kun: Morne: Very few are capable of that second thing. The first, absolutely, but that's not easy either. I'm also coming along. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Misyr, are you able to survive without getting into weird situations? *he's teasing* Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? What? You doubt my word? ... Also, I totally can! Sheepy: Misyr: Bring me to lots of normal situations and I'll show you! Arsé-kun: Raph: Just be back at a reasonable hour and don't get injured. Sheepy: Misyr: What's a reasonable hour? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not three o'clock in the morning. Sheepy: Misyr: What if I wait until 8 in the morning to come in and stay outside the house so I don't wake anyone? Sheepy: Misyr: But it'd be cold... Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't do that. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay, I'll try to get back at a reasonable time! Sheepy: Misyr: Right, so, lead the way! I'll follow! Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets a jacket thrown at him. It's cold outside, take this* Sheepy: Misyr: I'll change into something warmer. These robes aren't so warm. Arsé-kun: Morne: I'll speak to Mal in the meantime. Sheepy: *Misyr leaves in the direction of the basement before returning a few minutes later in his casual outfit and the jacket Raph gave him* Arsé-kun: *Malleus has come inside. He doesn't look happy being here.* Sheepy: Misyr: That means... we can go hunting ghosts! And blowing them up! Arsé-kun: *Merlin is excited!* Sheepy: *Misyr, too, is excited, based on his tail swishing very quickly.* Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... Glad to see you're excited. Is everyone ready? Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! I'm always ready! I'll be back soon, Raph! I'll try not to damage your jacket! Sheepy: Misyr: Let's go! ... When everyone's ready! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Ready when you are, which I assume will be some point today. Sheepy: Misyr: I am now. Sheepy: Misyr: Can't wait too long, after all. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ready now! Arsé-kun: *Morne is Present, so he's ready* Arsé-kun: *They go! Wahoo! Yahoo! Yippee!* Sheepy: Misyr: Woah! Talk about haunted mansion vibes! It's chilly! Sheepy: *The house is very run down, covered in moss and vines. There's holes in it. There's what looks to be a fence behind it, but most of it's worn away and collapsed. There's many trees leading up to the house.* Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'll be staying here. Call if you need anything. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh? Well, if you say so... Sheepy: Misyr: I feel bad ditching you... Arsé-kun: Malleus: There is a reason for this. Don't feel bad. Sheepy: *The obligatory spooky shed's vibe is ruined by a Grif-shaped hole going through it.* Arsé-kun: *And also Kay, sitting nearby wanting nothing to do with that event.* Sheepy: Misyr: Woahh!! A ghost!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Goddamn wish. Might be able to find Grif that way. Sheepy: Misyr:....Eh? Wait, do you mean the security guy on campus? Arsé-kun: Kay: That's the bitch. Sheepy: Misyr: What's he doing here...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Exploring with me. Did this. *gestures to the Grif-shaped hole* Ceased to goddamn exist. Sheepy: Misyr: So wait... he just up and disappeared? Never left the shed? Well, we can see he's absolutely not in there. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just got ghosted away.... Sheepy: Misyr: But maybe he's in there without really being in there? Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you put that in "don't understand shit"? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, there's a closet in the coffee shop on campus that acted as a portal. Sheepy: Misyr: So maybe it's the same deal. Sheepy: Misyr: He went into the shed but ended up somewhere else entirely. Sheepy: Misyr: We could try the same thing, but I don't know how we'd reverse it. Knowing him, he probably hasn't tried to return the way he got in... Sheepy: Misyr: What a guy! Arsé-kun: *Kay's sass is brought to you in part by "Getting beaten over the head with a skeleton's femur repeatedly in today's dungeon run", "tired", and viewers like you!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin gets cut off before he can even speak* Arsé-kun: Kay: I ain't goin' in there, Dick Wizard. My head's killing me. Fucking skeletons. You deal with it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Your loss! *and he goes in* Sheepy: *On the other side is... the inside of the shed, but the wall is fixed!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin immediately investigates the wall.* Sheepy: *He can return back to Kay, despite the wall looking physical.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... So you can come back through, okay, hi again, bye again! Arsé-kun: *Merlin goes back in. Kay stares at him* Sheepy: *Misyr is now poking his head through the door of the shed.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hi! You can go back through the wall! Sheepy: Misyr: Good to know, thanks! Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's it like out there? Sheepy: Misyr: Looks about the same, other than the giant hydra shaking around Mr. Security Guy. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The what? Sheepy: Misyr: Huh? What? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why's there a hydra??? *he's still pulling out his camera* Sheepy: Misyr: No clue. Arsé-kun: *Merlin goes outside to look* Sheepy: Misyr: Want to see it before I nuke it? Arsé-kun: *Merlin gets a picture of the ghost? hydra! Two. Three.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay! Just don't hit Grif! Sheepy: *Grif is being tossed from one head to another as he swings his sword around wildly* Arsé-kun: *Man turned into beach ball by snake* Sheepy: *Misyr nukes the hydra, barely missing Grif!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin gets smacked with debris. Nice rng, idiot* Sheepy: Misyr: Ehh?? So sorry! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm okay! Sheepy: *Grif hurtles to the ground and falls on his face.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: You okay, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: *muffled incoherent dialogue* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, he's okay. Sheepy: *Grif slowly gets up and shakes himself off* Sheepy: Grif: That was not here when we arrived. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then where'd it come from? Sheepy: Grif: The ground. Sheepy: Misyr: It must be a ghost! Arsé-kun: Merlin: A hydra ghost... That's so cool... Sheepy: Grif: It was angry about me coming near its home. Sheepy: Misyr: Speaking of which... Sheepy: Misyr: Let's go in! Sheepy: Grif: There may be loot... Sheepy: Misyr: That's just robbery! Arsé-kun: Morne: In this case, it really would be robbery. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh?! When'd you get here?! Arsé-kun: Morne: I've been looking around. This house definitely belongs to the main ghost, so definitely don't loot. Sheepy: Misyr: I understand! Paws off! Arsé-kun: *Morne looks at Grif* Sheepy: Grif: ...... Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Arsé-kun: Morne: There's nothing worth looting anyway. Thieves have definitely been here. Sheepy: Misyr: More importantly, we need to figure out the source of that hydra before some poor innocent soul wanders in here and gets killed. Sheepy: Misyr: Or the ghosts get out. Arsé-kun: Morne: Right. I've got absolutely no explanation for that being here. Sheepy: Misyr: So, to the house we go! Arsé-kun: *They go to the house!* Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Sheepy: Misyr: I was expecting more skeletons! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Skeletons are cool, too... Sheepy: *There's some movement by one of the doorways... ... A woman peeks in at them! That's not a skeleton at all!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hello! Sorry for intruding! If you don't want us here, we can go! Sheepy: Woman: *A warm smile spreads on her face! How inviting!* Oh...! You've finally returned! I've waited so long! Arsé-kun: Morne: Erm...? Sheepy: Grif: I have not been gone at all. I have been stuck in your backyard, being chewed on. Sheepy: Woman: *She ignores Grif* My husband! You've finally returned! It's been so lonely without you! Sheepy: Grif:....when did I get married to this woman...? Kay is going to kill me... Arsé-kun: Morne: Um?? These two are children, this is my grandfather, and..... Sheepy: Woman:.......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not you, Grif! Sheepy: Woman: One of you must be... right...? Sheepy: Woman: I've been waiting for so long... What did you look like...? Arsé-kun: Morne: .... Kids. Go looking around. Maybe look for old photos or something? Arsé-kun: Morne: .... Grandfather, you too. Sheepy: Grif: But you said that robbery is bad. Arsé-kun: Morne: It's not stealing if you are presenting it to the homeowner. Sheepy: Grif: Presenting some objects to the homeowner is considered a threat. Arsé-kun: Yog: *quietly* Restricted area fetch quest for a key item. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. I'll do my best. Sheepy: *The woman doesn't seem too bothered by their conversation. She's just happy to have company!* Sheepy: Grif: I'll be back when I find a picture. *He exits* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, wait up..! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah! Wait for us!!! Arsé-kun: *Merlin and Misyr go to catch up with Griflet!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Add us to party! We're all doing the same thing! Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Fine. Sheepy: *Grif adds the two to the party. Misyr's stats are all censored.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I will not be uncovering those. That is not an error. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: It must be all 1s... Sheepy: Misyr:.....I'm not that weak, you know. Arsé-kun: Yog: Were that the case, I would hide nothing. You do not have a high enough bond to see that information. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm what you'd call a final boss! Sheepy: Misyr: What I mean is, I'd be the final boss you'd fight before dying! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: I can see the appeal of being a final boss... Very cool. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm not sure I could restore you if he killed you. I'd have to check other timelines for that answer. Sheepy: Grif: Scary... Sheepy: Grif: Don't fight me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, what would Kay sass if he heard that? Sheepy: Grif: He would be pleased that I made a good decision. Arsé-kun: Kay: Dear diary. Holy shit, Grif didn't want to fight something. It's a miracle. Damn right I'm pleased. Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Sheepy: Grif: Kay, something horrible has happened. Arsé-kun: Kay: What now? Sheepy: Grif: It seems I may be the long lost husband I have never met until now... How concerning... Arsé-kun: Kay: What the fresh prince of bel-fuck are you talking about? Sheepy: Grif: I don't really know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The ghost mistook us for her husband. She doesn't seem aggressive though. Sheepy: Grif: Horrible! Sheepy: Grif: I would never betray Kay like that! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Arsé-kun: *Kay manages to keep a straight face. This time.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That could change easily though. Ghosts can get nasty. Case in point: Jauf. Sheepy: Grif:.....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The aggro, not the... Whatever the hell you mean. Sheepy: Grif: When has he ever been truly violent? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I said "Can", not "definitely has". Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so.. Sheepy: Grif: Yet he has not demonstrated this. Arsé-kun: Kay: What's up, old coot? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not old! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa, you're like.... over twelve generations before me. Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, so.. I think I saw some movement. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, but I didn't get to do much with most of those years! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, okay. Movement where? Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh... Sheepy: Misyr: It scuttled into the shadows over there. Arsé-kun: Merlin: If it doesn't wanna be seen, we're better off leaving it alone. Sheepy: Misyr: So no nukes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If it attacks us? Sheepy: Misyr: Then can I explode it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, then just don't blow us up. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Kay: If you don't nuke it, Grif can fight it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Could you fight somethin' small, Grif? Arsé-kun: *He turns around. Griflet is not there.* Arsé-kun: Kay: are you fuckin' kidding me. Sheepy: Misyr: Where'd he go? Sheepy: *There's a loud scream from the other room! It's hard to tell if it's from Grif or someone else. And then, silence. ... A few moments later, Grif walks in, covered in ectoplasm! He slicks his hair back a-la Zagreus to get some of it out of his hair. It'd be cool, except he proceeds to shake like a wet dog a moment later.* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhhh! Watch the jacket, watch the jacket!!! Sheepy: Grif: Death counter: One. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're staying in front of me from now on. Arsé-kun: Morne: ... We're just going to accept that whole sentence like it made sense? Arsé-kun: *Kay wordlessly just puts his face in his hands. We've seen enough Kay to know why he would be doing this* Sheepy: Grif: Kay... If you has been behind me, you would have been grabbed. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Say something next time, Moron. Sheepy: Grif: I was too busy being dragged. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine. I've got a solution. Arsé-kun: *Kay grabs Grif's hand without a change in expression* Sheepy: Grif: .....?! Sheepy: Grif: P-pre.... Sheepy: Grif: Pre-marital hand holding...?!! Sheepy: *Grif covers his face with his free hand* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, we go through this every single time. *he's amused by this* Get with the program. Sheepy: Grif: My heart races so quickly! Arsé-kun: Kay: Get used to it. Arsé-kun: *Morne, Misyr, and another ghost beast have started playing go fish in the meantime. Thanks, you guys.* Sheepy: Grif: It's difficult... but I will do my best... Arsé-kun: Kay: And you should pull your hair back once in a while. It looked cool. Sheepy: Grif:?! Sheepy: Grif: Did it really.... Arsé-kun: Kay: It did... We should probably go! Sheepy: Grif: Yes! To find photos! Arsé-kun: *The ghost beast loses at go fish and starts chasing Morne and Misyr into a different hallway. Sore loser creature* Sheepy: Misyr: Why can't we do best of three, huh?! I don't know if you know who you're messing with!! Arsé-kun: *Morne ducks into the first available doorway* Sheepy: *Misyr follows Morne!* Arsé-kun: *The ghost beast follows them. Morne pops out through the third door in the hallway with an amused expression* Sheepy: Misyr: How?! Arsé-kun: Morne: Spacial nonsense. These rooms are all interconnected. Arsé-kun: *The ghost beast comes out of the opposite door to them. ah.* Sheepy: Misyr: Back into the door we go!!! Arsé-kun: *Morne opts to go into the second door instead.* Arsé-kun: *The ghost pops out of the 4th door! followed by Morne, who thinks this is very funny* Sheepy: Misyr: What?! Arsé-kun: Morne: Just go with it! Sheepy: Misyr: ...Right!! Arsé-kun: *Morne goes back into the door he came out of* Sheepy: Misyr: *He bolts towards the ghost* You better run or I'll eat you! Arsé-kun: *The ghost runs through door 2!* Sheepy: *Misyr follows it!* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Grif, are you seeing this shit? Sheepy: Grif: Wow.. Sheepy: Grif:....What happens if you enter two st once...? Arsé-kun: *Merlin stands on the other side of the hallway and just watches this* Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably nothing. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Super disappointing. Arsé-kun: Yog: Multiple possible results. That is one. Crashing into others, telefragging, teleporting errors... Sheepy: Grif: Telefragging? Arsé-kun: Yog: How do I explain this in human words... Arsé-kun: Yog: Say one person is standing there. If a second person teleports into that exact same spot, they cannot both overlap usually. It frags the first person, since their cells are getting pushed out of the way. Sometimes they explode. I don't recommend it. Sheepy: Misyr: Come here, come here! *He chases the ghost through door 5 in the background.* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... I see... Arsé-kun: *Morne comes out of the first door and sits down on the floor. Break.* Sheepy: *Misyr continues chasing the ghost! He looks a little ridiculous, trying to act scary with his oversized jacket. But he's having fun!* Arsé-kun: *The ghost occasionally manages to get behind Misyr instead! It's not even being aggressive. El creaturo having fun.* Sheepy: *This has basically turned into a game of tag. Great job, everyone! You'll find those photos in no time!* Arsé-kun: *Morne gets out of the way. He was a stage hazard for the ghost beast.* Sheepy: Grif: This ghost doesn't seem malicious. Arsé-kun: Kay: Dare you to try and get to the other side without getting run over. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Arsé-kun: *Merlin has taken his phone out to record these very interesting doors.* Sheepy: Grif: I'll do my best! *He starts running through the hallway, dragging Kay along!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, I didn't say I was going with you! Arsé-kun: *[several dice rolls later]* Arsé-kun: *Grif gets hit by a speeding ghost beast. i feel like i should describe it at some point. snake with legs.* Sheepy: Grif: Oof! Sheepy: Grif: You must apologize for your actions. Arsé-kun: *the beast just keeps going. why would it care.* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: It's very rude. Arsé-kun: Kay: Look both ways before crossing, didn't you learn anything? Sheepy: Grif: Of course I di-- *He gets knocked over by Misyr as he runs through.* Arsé-kun: *Kay drags Grif the rest of the way by his leg. They made it* Arsé-kun: Yog: You would not survive a single game of Frogger. Arsé-kun: Kay: This isn't finding us anything. Sheepy: Grif: Where shoupd we be searching? Arsé-kun: Kay: Those rooms are probably useless, so up ahead? Arsé-kun: Morne: Go on ahead. I'll keep an eye on this! Arsé-kun: *Will the party move on?* Sheepy: *The party moves on!* Arsé-kun: *New area. None of that nonsense anymore. This is... An old living room? Maybe?* Arsé-kun: *Kay sneezes* Sheepy: Grif: Dusty... Sheepy: Misyr: Looks like a good place to find photos. Arsé-kun: Kay: There is a time and place to clean... This is not it. This is definitely not it. Sheepy: Misyr: Doubtful that it'd affect the real world. Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you saying this isn't? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, the hole in the shed on our side wasn't there when we entered this side. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I'm not gonna think about that, actually. Arsé-kun: *Get looking, everybody!* Sheepy: *Grif starts looking around.* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Arsé-kun: *Kay finds something! It's broken glass. Kay managed to cut himself. Good work idiot.* Sheepy: *Misy, too, begins his search.* Sheepy: Grif: Ah? Kay?? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm fine. Broken glass. Sheepy: Grif: *He approaches and looks at the cut* Sheepy: *...Grif tears off a piece of his shirt and uses it as a makeshift bandage for Kay's cut!* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Yog: .... It's "you're welcome". Sheepy: Grif: I am very happy to be welcome.. Sheepy: *Grif shoves his hand into the broken glass, searching around for anything interesting.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... The fuck are you doing? Sheepy: Grif: Searching... Sheepy: Grif:...... Arsé-kun: *A little [SEARCHING] bar pops up and then disappears* Sheepy: *Grif pulls out a photo!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Looks tasty... Arsé-kun: Kay: Do fucking not! Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Kay wants to eat it all himself... Arsé-kun: Kay: We need that! Sheepy: Grif: Sad... Sheepy: *Grif gives the photo to Kay before giving the glass a look* Sheepy: Grif:.........Probably too dusty to taste good. Sheepy: Misyr: Please don't eat glass!!! Arsé-kun: *Kay looks at the photo. It's really faded, but it's still readable. It's a family photo.* Sheepy: *Misyr joins in looking at this photo* Arsé-kun: Yog: Glass is nothing. He eats rocks. His father eats steel beams. Arsé-kun: *Morne also does* Arsé-kun: Morne: ...... *morne takes out his phone again to take a picture of the photo* Sheepy: Misyr: So that's her husband. Arsé-kun: Morne: It is. Sheepy: Misyr: And that's Morne, some lady, some lady, some children... Arsé-kun: *A beat or two pass* Sheepy: Misyr: One of the ladies is the one from earlier. The other must be Morne's wife. Sheepy: Misyr:....E, eh?! You're in this pic?! Sheepy: Misyr: What?! Arsé-kun: Morne: I was wondering when your brain would catch up to your mouth. Yes, that's definitely me when I was alive. Sheepy: Misyr: Seriously? So you know everything that's going on?! Arsé-kun: Morne: I do not. I only know where we are, who she is, and what killed them. Everything else is new to me. Arsé-kun: *Morne looks a bit guilty* Sheepy: Misyr: Huh, well... Arsé-kun: Morne: She's, uh. She's my daughter... Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Arsé-kun: Morne: And of course Malleus doesn't want to come in. Not just due to what he does to his surroundings, but... Sheepy: Misyr: Right, that must be his mom. Arsé-kun: Morne: It is. I won't tell you which child is him, though. Not my place to. Sheepy: Misyr: It's not exactly my place to know, yeah? Arsé-kun: Morne: That's up to him. Sheepy: Grif: I've deduced it. Sheepy: Grif: This one. *He points to Morne in the pic* Arsé-kun: Morne: No, that's me. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Very insistent on making yourself included. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. I feel the same way. Arsé-kun: Morne: I was there. Also, I said children, and that is not a child. Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: At one point it he was. Probably. Arsé-kun: Morne: At one time, yes. Sheepy: *Grif sticks some of the glass shards in his mouth and starts chewing them.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin has joined to see family history* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why? Sheepy: Misyr: So, we just have to show her this image of her husband. Sheepy: Grif:......Hungry. Arsé-kun: Kay: It couldn't wait until we got out? Arsé-kun: Morne: I hope it's that simple. Sheepy: Misyr: Me, too! Arsé-kun: Morne: I'd like to keep this afterwards if that's possible. Sheepy: Misyr: Sounds good to me. Arsé-kun: *A mirror in the room very suddenly shatters! There is no visible explanation for this.* Sheepy: Grif:?! *He draws his sword!* Sheepy: Misyr: Malleus must be in here somewhere, right? Arsé-kun: Morne: That's his unintentional calling card, so yes. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe he's just providing a free meal for Griffy! Sheepy: Grif: Not my name. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fresh glass for Griffy. Sheepy: Grif: Not my name... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna tease you with that now. Sheepy: *Grif approaches the fresh glass and starts munching on that instead* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... It's a cringy name... *munch munch* Arsé-kun: Kay: Cringy name for when you're being cringe. Sheepy: Grif: Your name when being cringe is Kay. So there. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... That implies I'm always cringe. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: *sarcastic* Thanks SO fucking much. I hate it here. Sheepy: Grif: So Kay's name is always Kay... Sheepy: Grif: It could be short for something, I thought. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's not! Sheepy: Grif: Like Karl. Arsé-kun: *merlin also takes a picture of the photo* Arsé-kun: Kay: If my name was Karl, I'd have offed myself a long time ago. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe it's short for Matt. Arsé-kun: Kay: Griffy, you're hurting me here. Sheepy: Grif: Not my name... Arsé-kun: Kay: Get fucked. Sheepy: Grif: Kay...... Sheepy: Grif: You need a nickname. Arsé-kun: Kay: I really don't. Sheepy: Grif: For when you're cringy. Arsé-kun: Kay: Just tell me I'm being awful. Sheepy: Grif: Your nickname is Carrot. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wh... Sheepy: Grif: It's spelled just like your name. Arsé-kun: *Kay is making an inscrutable expression* Sheepy: Grif: K-a-y-r-o-t-t. See? Perfect. *He looks... very proud of himself.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I see we need to resume English spelling lessons. Sheepy: Grif: Ah? Arsé-kun: *Yog explains.... But not in English.* Sheepy: Grif:....I see, I see. Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: What. Sheepy: Grif: You need a longer name. Arsé-kun: Kay: No. Sheepy: Grif: There are no nicknames to be had from your name. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll tell you my middle name next bond level if I remember. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Kay has a middle name... Ah. Wait. I know it.... Sheepy: Grif:....A! Arsé-kun: Kay: Griffy. Moron. Dumbass supreme. Sheepy: Grif: No!! Arsé-kun: Kay: *smirking* Silly himbo man. Sheepy: Grif: K-a-y! Arsé-kun: Morne: ..... *wordlessly looking at Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh... Great security guy... Sheepy: Grif: Middle is A! Arsé-kun: Morne: I'm more concerned with getting this handed to S--- to my daughter. The longer we waste, the more likely Malleus' area of effect is to screw us over. Sheepy: Misyr: Right, of course. Sheepy: Misyr: Let's get going! Sheepy: Misyr: Griffy, A! Arsé-kun: Kay: Old coot. Arsé-kun: Kay: I see we lost dick wizard again. Sheepy: Misyr: Hah?? Where did he get to? Merliiiin? Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Grif: If Bedi was here, we could bait him back. So sad. Arsé-kun: Yog: Merlin's health is dropping. Ambush. Arsé-kun: Yog: Same creature that got Griflet. Hallway. Sheepy: *Misyr darts into the hallway before Grif can! Grif follows.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's being held by a ghost creature I can only describe as a fleshier xenomorph. It's tail is around his neck, and slightly on fire. That's Merlin's fault* Sheepy: *Misyr's fancy magical circular piano appears around him! He starts rapidly hitting keys, playing a fast-paced song that's distressing to hear! He sends an attack right towards the ghost creature! The ground under his feet seems to be turning to dust. He's angry.* Arsé-kun: *The creature drops Merlin and attempts to bail. The attack connects despite it's efforts.* Sheepy: Misyr: I will not allow you to escape! Accept your punishment for your actions! Arsé-kun: *The creature makes a second attempt. Part of the ceiling caves in directly in front of it's path and it stops abruptly* Sheepy: *Misyr slams down the keys, nuking it!* Arsé-kun: *Creature Obliterated* Sheepy: *Misyr finally realizes that one of his eyes has turned black with a yellow iris and purple glow. Oops. He decides to ignore this for now and instead approach Merlin, turning the floor to dust where he steps.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, are you okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yyyyeah! I'm good, thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: Good, good! Arsé-kun: *Merlin glances at the floor and scoots back* Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're, um. You're doing the thing to the floor, Grampa. Arsé-kun: *The floor cracks under Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: ?! Arsé-kun: *The power of ruining the floor and bad rng compels you! The floor falls apart and drops Misyr down a level. He misses another ghost creature by mere inches.* Sheepy: Misyr: Ouch! Arsé-kun: *An entire ship's anchor whizzes past Misyr into the creature and embeds into the wall. Creature fuckin' obliterated* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh?! Arsé-kun: Malleus: *holding the end of the anchor's chain* Nice of you to drop in, 6. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Three inches to the left and you would have joined Morne. Watch where you fall next time, grandfather. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, the floor breaking under me has nothing to do with me. Arsé-kun: *he says, turning the tiles under him to dust.* Arsé-kun: Malleus: Are you sure about that? I won't be blamed for what's going on under you. Sheepy: Misyr: I never blamed you. Arsé-kun: Malleus: It's usually me. Don't ruin this floor as well, you dusty old man. Sheepy: Misyr: Can't help it! I lose a hold of myself when I get angry. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Are you still angry now? Sheepy: Misyr: Little bit! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Well, please stop doing that. I don't like watching you ruin my childhood home's flooring. Arsé-kun: *Merlin is peering through the hole on the floor. Ceiling Cat-lookin' ass.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey! I'm okay! *He gets up* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, good! We'll meet you down there! Sheepy: Misyr: Really? What's down here to find other than a guy who calls me old? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I just think it's safer in a group! Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... That hair color suits you. *he turns away from Misyr to collect his anchor* Sheepy: Misyr: ...It's back? Sheepy: *So are his signature hair tufts.* Arsé-kun: Malleus: It is. Sheepy: Misyr: Ugh... Arsé-kun: *The anchor shrinks exponentially, and Malleus pockets the now keychain-sized anchor* Sheepy: Misyr: That's aggravating. Now I'm back to looking like a monster. Arsé-kun: Malleus: You look fine, Grandfather. Sheepy: Misyr: To you. Sheepy: Misyr: To me, it's a loss of humanity. *The floor has stopped turning to dust.* Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... I see. Can it be dyed? Sheepy: Misyr: Ah... I don't know. Sheepy: Misyr: In a way, it's important for me to look this way. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Its your you. You get to choose how you want to present. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe when my presentation isn't a life or death situation for everyone around me, I'll consider it. Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Speaking of, we probably should not stay together like this, lest something happen. Sheepy: Misyr: Worst that could happen ks my timer running short. Sheepy: Misyr: Merlin nearly died moments ago. Sheepy: Misyr: Are you safe running around on your own? Arsé-kun: Malleus: It's safer for everyone else if I keep my distance. Arsé-kun: *he's avoiding the question!* Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? But not yourself? Arsé-kun: Malleus: My luck doesn't affect me, so I'll be fine. Sheepy: Misyr:........... Arsé-kun: Malleus: ....... And if it causes Merlin or anyone else to be harmed, I wouldn't forgive myself. Excuse me. Sheepy: Misyr: You're going to ditch us? Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'll still be here. Just not close by. Sheepy: Misyr: Isn't the first rule not to split up? Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Listen. You of all people should understand the concept of being too dangerous to be around. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I've already killed Morne. I am not allowing a second incident. Excuse. Me. Sheepy: Misyr: Fine, fine. I get it. I'm also the guy who tried disconnecting myself from others totally earlier and nearly died. Sheepy: Misyr: So don't blame me about being doubtful that this is a good idea on your end. Arsé-kun: Malleus: ...... Fine. Fine! If anything happens, I don't want to hear a peep. Sheepy: Misyr: I won't promise anything! Sheepy: Misyr: But I will promise that while I may complain, most of my complaints will be directed towards myself! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Likewise. Arsé-kun: *misyr and malleus move on* Arsé-kun: *the group.... uh. regroups. okay. move on. lets find that ghost!!!* Sheepy: *The ghost doesn't seem too bothered by their existence. She's just doing ghost things.* Sheepy: Grif: Are you totally, completely, absolutely sure you wish to hand this Quest Item [Old Photograph] over? Maybe you should check your equipment first. Arsé-kun: Yog: ...... My line. Sheepy: Grif: Support units are not available for this battle. Arsé-kun: Yog: Stop reading off the menu before I can! Arsé-kun: *he's trying not to laugh and break character* Sheepy: Grif:...Sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who's support? Sheepy: Grif: Please understand that this is [support] unit and not [support] unit. Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Sheepy: Grif: Misyr Rex has the [support] tag. Sheepy: Grif: He will not be a regularly occurring member of the [party]. Arsé-kun: Kay: Will you stop saying punctuation like that? Sheepy: Grif:.....Sad. Arsé-kun: Morne: I would like to figure this means myself and Malleus. I'll hang back if need be. I'd rather not fight her to begin with. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? Don't worry, I won't be ditching you guys! Just don't consider me support! Sheepy: Grif: Yes, you two probably also fall under support. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Understandable. I'll back out of this one. Sheepy: Ghost: Really? Now I'll be able to find him! Sheepy: *The ghost accepts the photo.* Sheepy: Ghost:...............? Sheepy: Ghost: I remember. Sheepy: Ghost: He passed on without me. But I couldn't... heepy: Ghost:...But they never did. Why did you have to remind me of this? It's not fair... I was happier before. Arsé-kun: Merlin: If it helps any, your dad didn't either. Sheepy: Ghost: That doesn't help! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sorry, sorry. Sheepy: Ghost: Before, I at least thought I had a chance.... now... Sheepy: Ghost: Now....now....I'm....! *She clutches her head before letting out a ghastly shriek, throwing everyone in the rooms as she becomes a Big Ghost Boss* Sheepy: Grif: Ugh! Sheepy: *Grif has an iron pole right through his chest! Ouch!* Arsé-kun: *Kay is lucky enough to not get impaled on anything upon landing. He sees Grif, though, and that's it he's of no use for this boss fight* Sheepy: *Misyr met a similar fate to Grif's, but the pole is lodged in his stomach instead.* Sheepy: Misyr:....I bleed red... just like everyone else! I'm no monster, I'm no monster.... Arsé-kun: *So much for "Don't get injured".* Arsé-kun: *Merlin is the only one who grabbed onto something, and therefore didn't get sent across the room.* Sheepy: Misyr: Looks like it's up to you, boy wonder...! Ugh... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... "No support" was literal, huh. This drags, but okay! Fine! Sheepy: Misyr: Good luck...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: If I survive this, I'll heal you! Sheepy: Misyr: Great, thanks... Sheepy: Grif: *He's given up trying to remove the pole.* Arsé-kun: *Kay is trying not to be sick right there. He's gonna just watch Merlin. There is no scent of blood. There is no sc* Sheepy: *The ghost attacks using her claws!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin barely dodges it! He wasn't prepared for combat today!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *panicking and running* Don't you think this is a bit much, grandma?! Sheepy: *She doesn't seem to think so! Although she pauses to analyze the situation upon being called that.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Since, like, one of your kids is my grampa! Arsé-kun: Merlin: (even if he is an asshole) Sheepy: *The ghost mulls this over.* Sheepy: Ghost:...So I can finally pass on after leading you to the afterlife! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Um?! No?? Sheepy: *The ghost returns to attacking Merlin!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin goes back to dodging the best he can! He really, really wasn't trained for this!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin thinks for a moment, and takes a moment to cast. Here it is! A giant crystal wall, part two!* Sheepy: Misyr: *bleeding from the mouth and nose while taking a selfy* Try looking for and attacking any weak points! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks. Are you using that pole for anything? Sheepy: Misyr: Hm... Well, when you remove it, I'll bleed faster, so be quick! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Better idea! Sheepy: *Misyr takes a pic of the pole impaling him, too. Thanks bud* Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? Arsé-kun: *Merlin waits a moment for Misyr to finish doing that, yanks the pole out from Misyr's stomach, and immediately uses it like a staff to cast healing. Flowers!* Sheepy: Misyr: Great, thanks...! I'll just relax while I heal. Sorry... Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's fine! I got it I think! Arsé-kun: *Merlin gets on the pole like a witch's broom and kicks off the ground! Getting the FUCK out of range, effective immediately!* Sheepy: *The ghost fires some lasers!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin flies around them!* Sheepy: *Finally, reinforcements come! Everyone's favorite edgehog leaps from a high spot, swinging Red Tomahawk down onto the ghost! She lets a out a great shriek as he lands on his feet, pausing.* Sheepy: Crow: A miracle born from a wavering moment clad in scarlet crimson... Sheepy: *An explosion of black feathers as he spreads his wings out!* Sheepy: Crow: Crow... has arrived!!! Arsé-kun: *Kay is so startled that his brain has to reprocess what's going on. This is a good thing. No panic only crow* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Oi vey. You can't help but run your mouth, can you..? Sheepy: *The ghost, too, is shocked, causing her to leave her battle mode and just blankly stare at Crow.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin quietly lands nearby, also having no idea what to say* Sheepy: Crow: Don't judge me! Listen to my declaration, cattle! I have come from the darkest depths to guide the lost cattle souls to Eden! Arsé-kun: Morne: ..... He says he's here to pick you up, ma'am. Sheepy: Ghost: What...? After all this time... Why only now...? Sheepy: Crow: The answer is... *pose* bureaucracy!!! Arsé-kun: Morne: I was going to blame the apocalypse, but that probably also applies. Sheepy: Crow: We're working with a skeleton crew, you know! Everyone works overtime! Don't judge us too harshly, okay? Arsé-kun: Morne: To be fair.... It's been well over fifty years. Sheepy: Crow: Well.... Sheepy: Crow: That's not the longest someone has waited. Sheepy: Ghost: Isn't your system kind of terrible? Sheepy: Crow:.......... Sheepy: Crow: We aren't the DMV! Arsé-kun: Morne: ... Please just pick up Sammy and go. Don't make her wait any longer. Sheepy: Crow: Right, of course! Go into my lunchbox for safe keeping! I'll grab the others, too, and then we can skedaddle out. Arsé-kun: Malleus: *from across the room, incredulously* You're putting my mother in a lunch box?? Sheepy: Ghost: Mother...? I'm sorry, I don't recognize you.. Sheepy: Crow: Well, where else am I supposed to put her? Do I look like Boss? Sheepy: Crow: Souls can kinda just adjust for any size, so they don't really feel squeezed when they're in something small-ish. Arsé-kun: Morne: Reaper, can you let them have a moment? Sheepy: Crow: Ah? I'm impatient, so I'll go get the other cattle in the meantime! Sheepy: *Crow exits into another room* Arsé-kun: *Merlin casts a full area heal! MORE FLOWERS!* Sheepy: Misyr: *He's texting and ignoring most of this* Arsé-kun: Malleus: ..... I'm Merlin the 13th. I've changed a lot since you saw me last. Sheepy: Ghost:....? I see... Sheepy: Ghost:..........I'm glad you're doing well. Sheepy: Ghost: What do you go by now? It's not Merlin anymore, is it? Arsé-kun: Malleus: It's not. I use Malleus now. The kid over there is Merlin. Sheepy: Grif: One day Merlin will no longer be Merlin...? How horrible... Arsé-kun: Morne: It's a name change. We all do it. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... If I had to be not Griflet, I would suffer. Sheepy: Ghost: Malleus....? It fits you! Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Thank you. I believe I am the only one with their parent's approval on their chosen name now. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahahaha, aren't you a lucky duck? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Look at this guy having parental approval! Arsé-kun: *Malleus had managed to be smiling for exactly one minute. It's been ruined.* Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, sorry, it was a joke! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You were joking? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh? Wouldn't you like to know? Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks at the ground* Sheepy: Misyr: The time... Sheepy: Misyr: Is not now!!! *Coughs up blood* Arsé-kun: Malleus: ..... Disregarding that, I hope you manage to find Father at the end of all this. Sheepy: Ghost:....Thank you. Sorry for all of the damage I've caused. Sheepy: Ghost: Especially to those I impaled. Arsé-kun: Malleus: They're alive. I'm certain they've had worse. Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. Being un-impaled will be what kills me. *Thumbs up* Sheepy: Grif: We can call it... Sheepy: Grif: Pole in the Griflet!! Sheepy: Grif: Amazing. Sheepy: Ghost:...I see what you mean. Sheepy: Ghost: I'm happy to see you surrounded by so many... smiling? ...faces, and to see you smiling as well. I'll make sure to let him know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Back from Bermuda and the 20th century~ *and he easily pulls the pipe? pole? out of Griflet* Sheepy: Grif: Amazing... Th-This shows you're the new g-great wizard king...!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm just glad you liked that movie enough to reference it! Arsé-kun: Kay: *covering his good eye* Can you two just hurry this up so I can look and not die. Sheepy: Grif: Ghk....! *He clutches his chest* I just need to get a towel and cleaning solution... Sheepy: Grif: Then I can clean it up for Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: Just cover the wound. I'll deal with the rest later. Sheepy: Grif: It's covered...with my hand! Arsé-kun: *And it's slowly healing. Look at that.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... It's healing, slowly. Sheepy: Grif: Very cool. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: Well, glad that was resolved! Arsé-kun: Malleus: And none of you died due to me. Amazing. Sheepy: *Crow enters again, now visibly holding the kind of basket that Little Red Riding Hood would use. It fits his look, considering he's wearing a red riding hood.* Sheepy: Crow: You guys ready? Or should I step backstage again? Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm done. Sheepy: Ghost: I am, too... Sheepy: Ghost:....Ah! One last thing. Sheepy: *The ghost hugs Malleus!* Arsé-kun: Malleus: !!! Sheepy: Ghost: I'm glad I got to see you again. I love you, Malleus. I'll let your father know about your new name when I see him again! Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... Love you too, Mom. Sheepy: Ghost:....And one last thing-- Dad, why didn't you say anything?! You should've been more open! That would've prevented two impalements! Arsé-kun: Morne: .... You didn't recognize me. I wasn't going to push the issue! Sheepy: Grif: Being impaled is my job. Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut up, Grif. Sheepy: Ghost:...Yes, my memories were pretty hazy. Arsé-kun: Morne: Still good to see you full of energy. Sheepy: Crow: Ah, yeah. Sorry about all this. One of the guys made a mistake and forgot to pick you both up at once. Sheepy: Crow: And don't blame Boss! You guys aren't in his domain. You're in mine, though, so you should feel lucky! Ehehehe! Arsé-kun: Morne: Tell them to get their shit together before I come in there and wreck havok. I'll do it. Sheepy: Crow: Fine, fine! I'll let them know... Ah! And so are you, so how are you around, huh? Are you a lost bull? *He's looking at Kay now* Sheepy: Crow: Did someone nab you before me? Is that it? Shuu's dad? Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif's dad. I really shouldn't but here I am. Sheepy: Crow:.......... Sheepy: Crow: Sounds good! Less work for us! *He gives Kay a big grin* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* This one is mine. Make sure the paperwork goes through or so help me. Sheepy: Ghost: It's very concerning that the system has broken down this much.... Sheepy: Crow: Paperwork, paperwork... Sheepy: Crow: Ugh, I'm sick of paperwork! I'll get to it when I get to it! Arsé-kun: Morne: The literal apocalypse does that, kiddo. Sheepy: Crow: Hey, so by the way, we have openings... Arsé-kun: Morne: I'd love to but I can't. I've already tried. Sheepy: Crow:.....But none of you look suited for the job to me. Arsé-kun: Morne: Too dead to work~ Sheepy: Crow: Well, you know, the dead can come back as reapers. Sheepy: Crow: We do it on occasion... Sheepy: Crow:....So that's why we can't accept you. You don't fit the criteria. Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... Explain that? Sheepy: Crow: Even during the literal apocalypse, we're still so strict... Sheepy: Crow: Haaa? Sheepy: Crow: What? Arsé-kun: Malleus: If you can hire the dead, why not Grandfather? Sheepy: Crow: He's not dead. He's not an angel with the role "Angel of Death"... He's not a Dullahan... Arsé-kun: Malleus: W h a t. Sheepy: Crow: I'm the one and only Angel of Death! Sheepy: Crow: Neat, huh? Arsé-kun: Morne: Yes, neat! Okay, today please! Don't make her wait any longer! Sheepy: Crow: Sorry, sorry! Okay, lady! Let's go! Sheepy: Ghost: Ah, thank you...! Sheepy: *The two finally leave!* Arsé-kun: Morne: So how's everyone else doing? No one dead? Sheepy: Misyr:.......... Sheepy: Misyr: *Stare* Arsé-kun: Malleus: *staring very hard* Arsé-kun: Morne: .... Do I look alive to you?? Sheepy: Grif: *Eating flowers* Sheepy: Misyr: Morne... Sheepy: Misyr: Lying is wrong! Arsé-kun: Morne: Says the King of Lies! I did die! Sheepy: Misyr: Yet that reaper showed zero interest in picking you up.. Arsé-kun: Morne: I am currently deceased. I am not in my body, nor can I be. Nor would I want to. No one wants a zombie attempt. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr: *Staaaaaaaaaaare* Sheepy: Misyr: But Death doesn't consider you dead. Arsé-kun: *Malleus sits down and puts his head in his hands. He's having a crisis due to this information* Sheepy: Misyr: So you must not have hit the correct threshold of deadness. Arsé-kun: Morne: ..... I absolutely did when I died. Just, um.... Can I talk about this...? Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I can take you to the last step. Arsé-kun: Morne: Please don't. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe he's like Arthur. Sheepy: Grif: Those two reapers showed no interest in him, either... Apparently. Arsé-kun: *Morne makes a face, attempting to keep his mouth SHUT.* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: So he's temporarily dead. Arsé-kun: Morne: ..... Okay, fine, you got me. Sheepy: Misyr: You've been making poor Malleus live with this all these years. Don't you owe him an apology? Merlin, too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm more interested than anything. Arsé-kun: *Malleus is going through it right now. give him a minute* Arsé-kun: Morne: ... I haven't said anything because what good is suggesting something if it doesn't work out? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... Arsé-kun: Morne: I'm still a Merlin. I'm not gonna tell anybody about my business. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you know. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: Morne: I'm not 14, and I'm not you or Makenna. Talking about this sort of thing is hard... Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh, I'm the least open of any of us. Arsé-kun: Morne: You did better than I could earlier today. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, time to make that change! Or try. Arsé-kun: Morne: You have a point. How much of this would Grandfather allow me to say.... Sheepy: Misyr: Say what you feel comfortable saying. Arsé-kun: Morne: .... I'm very much half dead. I should be. Sheepy: Misyr: Half, hm... So just the body? Arsé-kun: Morne: Sort of. I should have been able to revive after that whole mess, but I... Couldn't. Didn't. I may as well have died. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... Sheepy: Misyr: I've tried to accomplish that enough times to have figured that out. Arsé-kun: Morne: ......... Sheepy: Misyr: Stabbing, burning, poisoning, you name it-- After enough time, our bodies will finally recover. Death won't take us. Arsé-kun: Morne: ...... You okay, gramps? Sheepy: Misyr: Ah? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you're the half dead one. Arsé-kun: Morne: Not by choice!!! Sheepy: Misyr: You're worse off. Sheepy: Misyr: Primo did revive a ghost recently, by the way, despite them not having a physical body. Arsé-kun: Morne: I saw that. He wasn't actually dead either. Sheepy: Misyr: Noah has a physical body now. Arsé-kun: Morne: Primo's working on it f... Fuck. Arsé-kun: Morne: Well. I said it, too late. Sheepy: Misyr: So Noah's a test case for you, huh. Arsé-kun: Morne: He's got my body stored and is working on helping me out when he's not working, which is..... Never. Sheepy: Misyr: Last time, I kinda just pulled him out. And then he became physical. Arsé-kun: Morne: I have no explanation for that. He was well beyond "ghost" and in some other territory. Sheepy: Misyr: So maybe, when my body is finally ready to change, I could try the same on you? ... Although, as you said, he's a special case. Sheepy: Misyr: And I don't want to turn you to dust. Arsé-kun: Morne: I've got a physical form elsewhere. I'm not like him. I'm jealous! Sheepy: Misyr: Too bad... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can we back up? We can't die? Sheepy: Misyr: Except in very specific scenarios. Arsé-kun: Morne: Please don't use this information irresponsibly. Malleus didn't tell you for a reason. Sheepy: Misyr: Probably like what I attempted earlier. Some goat saved me, apparently. Sheepy: Misyr: Otherwise, I'd be perma-dead right now, I think. That's what my gut tells me. Sheepy: Misyr: Your body may not die, but it can be altered. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you're really cool looking..... Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, well... I live every moment in excruciating pain except when I'm temporarily in a human form. Sheepy: Misyr: So maybe don't do that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: >:V ??? Sheepy: Misyr: But what I mean is... Sheepy: Misyr: If you lose a limb or something, I don't know if you'll be able to get it back. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I could probably put it back on..? Sheepy: Misyr:....Just don't risk it. Okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay. I'm not Grif, I won't do that sorta thing! Sheepy: Misyr: Good, good! Arsé-kun: *Malleus continues having a crisis due to the received information. He still killed Morne. This situation is his fault still. Right? Right? But Morne's not dead... But he is... But..* Sheepy: Misyr:....You okay? Arsé-kun: Misyr: ...... I'm.... .... This changes nothing. I'm fine. It's fine. Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: Lying is wrong! Arsé-kun: Malleus: I'm not getting lectured by the guy who lies as easily as he breathes. Sheepy: Misyr: It's okay when I do it. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Shut up. Sheepy: Misyr: So cruel... Sheepy: Misyr: I dumped all my secrets and feelings on you guys... Arsé-kun: Malleus: What is there to say that I haven't already? Morne's death was due to me. Sheepy: Misyr: Yet he's not dead. Sheepy: Misyr: This is a solvable problem. Sheepy: Misyr: Glass half full, glass half empty! Arsé-kun: Malleus: That doesn't help. The entire situation could have been avoided if I hadn't been there. Sheepy: Misyr: Uhuh, and? Sheepy: Misyr: We could play what ifs all day. Sheepy: Misyr: What if your accident prevented him from getting into a worse one? And such. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Unlikely. Sheepy: Misyr: ...... Arsé-kun: Malleus: Like how you avoid people to not hurt them, I am doing the same. You're not changing anything. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh... Well, I tried. Arsé-kun: *Part of the ceiling falls with seemingly no cause! Misyr gets hit with some ceiling chunks* Sheepy: Misyr: Ouch! Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... I'm leaving. Sheepy: Misyr: Nuh-uh! No you aren't. Arsé-kun: Malleus: And if something happens to Merlin from my being here? Sheepy: Misyr: Worse has happened because you weren't there. Arsé-kun: Malleus: ..... I'll give you that one. Sheepy: Misyr:...Although. Sheepy: Misyr: I have to thank you for hanging out with Maxi. Arsé-kun: Malleus: ... No problem. Sheepy: Misyr: His so-called blessing results in him being pretty isolated, I think. So I'm happy to see he's got a buddy. Arsé-kun: Malleus: I noticed that. Admittedly, I only spent time with him initially to ease my own burden, but.... We see how that went. Sheepy: Misyr: It's a win-win! Arsé-kun: *Malleus glances over at Merlin, sees Merlin staring at him and quickly looks elsewhere. Never mind.* Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Thank you for teaching 14 better than I did. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, no problem! He's my buddy! Arsé-kun: Malleus: If I ever spent more time with him.... No, never mind. We're not playing more "what ifs" like you said. Sheepy: Misyr: Now's the time! Bring Maxi with you, too, and go somewhere fun. Sheepy: Misyr: Like a coffee shop! Coffee is great! Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... That might work. You can come along as well. Sheepy: Misyr: Me? Huh... Sheepy: Misyr: I'd kinda get in fhe way, wouldn't I? Arsé-kun: Malleus: Merlin despises me, and barely knows Max. He needs someone he knows. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... Sheepy: Misyr: Guess I'm going, then... Sheepy: Misyr: As awkward as it is. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Sucks to be you. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, now! Sheepy: Misyr: How cruel! Is today Bully a Demon Lord Day?! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Absolutely. Sheepy: Misyr: Mark that off your calendar!! I don't subscribe to it! Arsé-kun: *Malleus is smug about it for a solid half a second* Arsé-kun: Malleus: .... Now are we done here? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm done! Arsé-kun: Malleus: Then I'm leaving. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay, fine. Arsé-kun: *Malleus leaves. Morne waves goodbye and goes with him* Sheepy: Misyr: Time to head home, everyone! Arsé-kun: Kay: About fucking time. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, Grampa? Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You and Malleus sound really similar, you know that? Sheepy: Misyr:.....Is that good or bad? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not sure. I thought he hated me... Sheepy: Misyr: I guess not. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But both of you do the whole "I don't wanna hurt people" song and dance. Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, well... Sheepy: Misyr: When your power is beyond your control, the only real solution is avoiding others... Sheepy: Misyr: Unless you can get help, which requires getting close to people. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... We'll figure something out. If I have to bully everyone else for it, oh well! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, of course. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Good luck explaining to the doctor what happened here, too! Sheepy: Misyr:...Oh, yeah. I texted him the pics earlier but without context. I didn't check my phone after that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's gonna kill you to death. Sheepy: Misyr:...Hey, do you have a place I can crash? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Um? Yeah? Sheepy: Misyr: Great!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Just drop us off and go back, will you? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhhh.... but I don't want to get yelled at or something... Sheepy: Misyr: I may look like a cool demon lord, but I'm sensitive at my core! Sheepy: Misyr: So don't ever bully me too much, okay? I'll cry, really! Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least tell him you got healing so he doesn't come lookin' for you or something! Sheepy: Misyr:....Yeah, good idea... Sheepy: Misyr: I'll text him when I get to your place so those two can get home sooner. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks impatient* Sheepy: Grif: ........Hungry... Sleepy... Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay, you two, we're going!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking finally. Sheepy: *Misyr brings them (Minecraft: The way) home* Arsé-kun: Kay: Thank fuck. God. Finally. Sheepy: Grif: Hungry... Arsé-kun: *Kay picks up a rock and hands it to Grif* Sheepy: *Bedi goes out to greet them! The man! The legend!* Sheepy: Bedi: I was concerned about all of you... I assumed something had happened. Are you alright? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bediii! *excited* The ghost got really big! Grampa Malleus doesn't hate me! A lot happened! Arsé-kun: Kay: grif died again. Sheepy: Bedi: Ghost...?? I'm glad your grandfather doesn't hate you, though. It does sound like a lot happened. Arsé-kun: Kay: Turns out the haunted house was haunted. Who knew. Sheepy: Grif: I did. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sarcasm. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong. Sheepy: Bedi: Haunted... How frightening... Arsé-kun: Merlin: A lot happened!!! Sheepy: Bedi: Although, I suppose our home is haunted too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: rude. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies. Sheepy: Bedi: That was mainly directed towards the other one. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. Then I agree entirely. Sheepy: Bedi:....Who seemed very busy entertaining Lucan. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is he making a mess?! Again?! Sheepy: Bedi: He is. Arsé-kun: Kay: For fuck's sake! *he storms inside, preparing to have Words with Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf has knocked stuff over and tossed all the pillows off the sofa. Nothing is broken nor stained, at least.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey! Chucklefuck! Cut that out! Sheepy: Lucan: Stop! Stop that!! *cough, cough* Sheepy: Jauf: I'm so bored!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: You should have gone with us! There was a giant angry ghost woman shooting lasers n' shit! Sheepy: Jauf: That's in the past! My boredom is in the present! *He knocks something on the floor just after Lucan puts it back* Arsé-kun: *Kay puts it back* Sheepy: Jauf: And anyway, I had a gut feeling I'd be in the way. Arsé-kun: Kay: You probably would've prevented a Grif death. Sheepy: Jauf: That's not my job... Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe not, but you coulda fought a hydra ghost thing too. Sheepy: Jauf: Could have. But not anymore. Sheepy: Jauf: Everything is worse now. Sheepy: Jauf: Peace is the goal of any Knight of the Round Table. Yet with ongoing periods of peace, we knights will eventually shrivel... Sheepy: Jauf:....So our goal is thevvery thing that will starve us! Sheepy: Jauf: Aren't we very contradictory creatures?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: If you're so bored, why don't you spar with me? Sheepy: Jauf: You? Really? My king would spar with me? *He stops halfway into tossing a cushion on the floor* Arsé-kun: Arthur: And stop making a mess out of our companions' home. We're being poor guests. Sheepy: Jauf: Poor guests... Sheepy: Jauf: I could be put to death for being a bad guest. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're already dead. Sheepy: Jauf: So nothing can stop me but my own sense of morals. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And me. Sheepy: Jauf: Ha-ha!!! Not even you can stop me when I'm already armed with the strongest weapon I know... Sheepy: Jauf: *He poses with the cushion* This! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna throw salt at you. Sheepy: Jauf: You're a terrible host! Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop making a mess! Sheepy: Jauf: I will shrivel and die like a flower without sunlight nor water at this rate! Arsé-kun: Kay: Wah. Wah. Get a hobby. Sheepy: Jauf: I will, then! Have at you, fiend! *He smacks Kay with the cushion* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, that's it! *he goes to grab another cushion* Sheepy: Jauf: So, you've finally decided to arm yourself! Arsé-kun: *background events include: Merlin dragging Misyr and Bedi into scene and speaking at 90 miles per hour* Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna fucking Get you. Sheepy: Jauf: Give me your best shot! *He's pumped now.* Arsé-kun: *Jauf gets smacked with the cushion! Or would, but it went through him. He's CHEATING.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Get good, as the kids say!!! *He smacks Kay back with his cushion* Sheepy: Bedi:............... Arsé-kun: Kay: He was bullying Lucan, he deserves to get smacked! Don't look at me like that! Sheepy: *Bedi's usually stiff expression is replaced with one of shock at this sight.* Arsé-kun: *Kay throws a small pillow at him and goes back to trying to land a hit on Jaufre* Sheepy: *Jauf continues laughing at him and occasionally bonking him with his cushion* Arsé-kun: *Kay eventually gives up because he cannot land a solid hit.* Sheepy: Jauf: Aw... Arsé-kun: Kay: This sucks. Let me hit you. Sheepy: Jauf: Fine, fine!!! Hit me! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I don't think I need to. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? Given up? Arsé-kun: *Cue Arthur, behind and a little above Jaufre, armed with the last cushion and eyes glittering.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Not quite. Sheepy: Jauf:........? What trick do you have up your sleeve... Arsé-kun: Kay: Did you forget the guy who wanted to spar with you? Sheepy: *Jauf slowly turns upon hearing this.* Arsé-kun: *BONK!* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh?!! Sheepy: Jauf: My king!!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe I do see the appeal to this now! Another viable weapon for Grifball! Sheepy: *Jauf begins a pillow fight with Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *This counts as sparring. Definitely.* Sheepy: *Misyr is finally braving his phone.* Arsé-kun: *He has gotten like 6 different messages of varying levels of concern* Arsé-kun: Merlin: -----And then she got really, really big and skeletal and it was super cool, definitely got a picture of that!- Sheepy: Bedi: I see! So that's what happens when ghosts are enraged... Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] sorry about your jacket Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] THAT'S your priority?! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] I'll work hard to buy a new one for you... somehow. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Nothing a washing machine and sewing machine can't fix. Are YOU okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ---- So turns out Grampa Malleus doesn't actually hate me. He just didn't want me getting hurt.... I don't know how I feel about that part... Sheepy: Bedi: It means you have a chance of befriending him, right? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] sorry for breakimg my ptomise by gettimg impaled Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently! Oh, oh, related! Apparently Grampa Morne's in a situation like Arthur where he's only kind of dead? Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] As long as it wasn't intentional, it's not a broken promise. Sheepy: Bedi: So if we find a solution for Arthur, we can find one for Morne. Arsé-kun: *Arthur hears his name, looks up and gets smacked* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Or maybe the other way around. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] this time iy wssn't. Sheepy: Bedi: That's true... Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Forgiven. Are you still hurt now? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] 14 healed me Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Good. Are you coming back tonight? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] do you promise not to bully me nor yell at me if I do Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] I won't. I'll just wanna make sure it healed properly. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] okay sure then I'll head back Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, I'm going to head home now. Good seeing you, Merlin! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay! Arsé-kun: *Merlin hugs him!* Sheepy: *Misyr hugs him back, ruffling his hair!* Sheepy: *Lucan has finally finished fixing everything, grumbling to himself.* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Merlin, you weren't injured at all, were you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I was for a few minutes, but I healed it, so it's fine! Sheepy: Bedi: Is it really fine...? *He gives Merlin a concerned look* ... No, I'm sure it is if you say it is. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I healed it! I'm okay now, promise! Sheepy: Bedi: If you start hurting, make sure to say something, okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Of course! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, what did you do today? Sheepy: Bedi: I was mainly taking care of Lucan. He seems to be feeling better, but I am concerned about him overworking himself. Arsé-kun: Kay: He probably will if he has to keep cleaning up after the worst guest in history. Sheepy: Bedi:....Sorry, I don't lead a very exciting life. Ahaha... Arsé-kun: Kay: Someone here has to stay goddamn normal. Lucky you. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose so. I'm pleased to be the one to take that role. Arsé-kun: Kay: Please do. I ain't dragging you into this mess. Sheepy: Bedi: Even so... Sheepy: Bedi:.....No, it's nothing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Concerned? Sheepy: Bedi: I am, in a way. Arsé-kun: Kay: Too bad. I'm in this shit, and you're stayin' out of it. Sheepy: Bedi: You don't have to worry about me trying to join in. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great. You're not allowed to. Banned. Banned! Sheepy: Bedi: If I were to try and help, I would end up being a burden. I'm much more suited for a normal life. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not a fuckin' burden! I'll fight you on it! Sheepy: Bedi: Not ordinarily, I would hope. Arsé-kun: Kay: No way. That's my job. Sheepy: Bedi: That's not... Arsé-kun: *Merlin is staring at them both* Sheepy: *Bedi seems unsure how to respond to Kay's comment. He hasn't noticed Merlin's gaze.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Neither of you are a burden. You guys are depressing, seriously. Sheepy: Bedi: I did not mean that I am a burden normally. Sheepy: Bedi: If it sounded that way, it wasn't intended. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I know, babe. Even if shit happened, you've got your Airgetlam. You could break a man in half with that thing! Sheepy: Bedi: In a desperate situation. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Exactly. You're covered. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, yes... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lucan ain't built for this stuff either. Neither are our parents, or Arturia, or Artair, or most of our friends. You're fine! Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry, um... that's not exactly, well... But maybe it is... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I tried! Sheepy: Bedi: I recognize that. Thank you for your efforts. Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah, apologies if my reaction made it seem like I felt distaste towards your story. I enjoyed listening to it. Please tell me about any future adventures you have. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Of course! Okay, what can we do now... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, do you want me to teach you more about potion making? That's something to do before dinner! Sheepy: Bedi: I would appreciate that, if it wouldn't be too much of a hassle.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Never a hassle if it's for you! I bet Grif's got some good materials, too. Sheepy: Bedi: He hasn't eaten them all? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, probably. Sheepy: Bedi: And anyway, he's trying to learn how to make then as well, so wouldn't I be taking that opportunity from him...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm teaching you anyway! Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if you say so. Sheepy: Jauf: Are you two discussing potion making? Sheepy: Bedi: Um.... No, not really. Sheepy: Jauf: Lying is wrong! I expected better of you, Bedi! Sheepy: Bedi: If you knew, why did you even ask...? Sheepy: Jauf: Allow me to watch and I will gauge your potential... if I find you promising, I will take you under my wing! If you are able to master potion making, so too may you be able to master crafting! Item use is key to making adventures successful! Of course, if you happen to decide to make items for our trips, we don't expect you to do it for free, yes? If someone does demand free things, just punch them until they beg to pay you just for you to stop! Ahahahahaha! Sheepy: Bedi: Ahahaha. *He has his "I'm about to punch you" grin* I understand. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's still my lesson, Bedi! It's okay! Maybe he'll teach me things too! Sheepy: Bedi: Well, I suppose so... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't think you can punch him anyway! Sheepy: Bedi:....... Sheepy: *Bedi looks to Jauf. He seems to be considering it.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Give me your best sho-- Sheepy: Bedi: Switch on! Airgetlam! *Bedi's pure annoyance at Jauf propels his fist directly into Jauf's jaw! He didn't seem to expect it to connect, because his face turns to a look of shock as Jauf is sent hurtling into the ground.* Sheepy: *Airgetlam's yellow glow fades out soon after contact.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin and Kay cheer for Bedi!* Sheepy: Jauf: *Rubbing his jaw* That hurt! Sheepy: Jauf: I haven't felt true pain for a long time! Could I really be alive...? Hmhm... Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies! I was expecting not to hit you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll allow it. Very impressive, Sir Bedivere. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, you weren't the one who was hit... but thank you...? Sheepy: Jauf: If my king allows it, I will too! Arsé-kun: Arthur: He did allow you to take the shot, and you succeeded. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, yes... Arsé-kun: Kay: Encore! Sheepy: Bedi: I-I'm not doing it again! Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't think you're legally allowed to be considered a burden if you can do that shit. Get his ass. Sheepy: Bedi: Well... Sheepy: Jauf: That's what you do when people try to rob you! Arsé-kun: Yog: Interrupting statement. Arsé-kun: Yog: You are more powerful than you realize. Please keep this in mind. Resume. Sheepy: Bedi:.....?? Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, let's go! Arsé-kun: *What Merlin intended to do: Pick up boyfriend. What Merlin did: Very nearly ate floor.* Sheepy: Bedi: M-Merlin?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lost my balance! Trying that again! Arsé-kun: *Merlin succeeds this time. Hold boyfriend* Sheepy: Bedi:?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: ♥ Sheepy: *A flustered expression forms on Bedi's fate. He's blushing. Cute.* Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to clean the puddle of exhausted Lucan off the floor. He can catch up later* Sheepy: Lucan: Ugh... I'm tired... Arsé-kun: Kay: No, you're Lucan, and I'm dragging you upstairs. Sheepy: Lucan: Upstairs...? Can't I just take a nap? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Yeah, okay. Lemme put the cushions back. Sheepy: Lucan: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay brushes the cushions off, puts them back where they belong, and then dumps this pile of Lucan onto the sofa. Get off the floor.* Sheepy: Lucan:...Thanks. Arsé-kun: Kay: Anytime. Need anything, shithead? Sheepy: Lucan: I just need to rest for a while. ...And for that ghost to stop causing problems. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's with Merlin and Bedi, so he probably won't be back in here for a while. You missed Bedi punching him in the face. Sheepy: Lucan: He deserved it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Agreed. Sheepy: Lucan:...Well, I'm going to take a nap before he comes back. Arsé-kun: Kay: Aight. Hopefully Pops sees you before smothering you or something. Sheepy: Lucan: Haha, if he doesn't, I guess he'll put me out of my misery. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucky you. Sheepy: Lucan: Well, good night. Arsé-kun: Kay: See you later. Don't die. Sheepy: Lucan: I'll try not to. Sheepy: *Lucan goes to sleep* Arsé-kun: *Kay exits scene* Arsé-kun: *Kay strolls into the kitchen to get a drink. Oh. That's where everyone went.* Sheepy: Bedi: Hello, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Howdy. What kinda disaster am I gonna have to clean today? Sheepy: Bedi: A healing potion. Arsé-kun: Kay: So the worst is possibly getting poisoned? Cool, cool. Sheepy: Bedi: I promise I won't poison you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I trust you fine. Arsé-kun: *Kay grabs a can from the fridge and sits in a chair backwards* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin probably won't... Arsé-kun: Merlin: As long as Bedi's here, I definitely won't! Sheepy: Bedi: So it's settled! Sheepy: Bedi: I may even give you a taste when I'm done. Arsé-kun: *I absolutely have to note that, as Bedi is looking smug/confident, "The Only Thing They Fear is You" from Doom Eternal just started playing. This probably means something. It probably means Yog forgot to turn his microphone off. This is fixed moments later.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Please disregard, resume. Sheepy: Bedi:???... Arsé-kun: Yog: I left my microphone on by mistake. Human error. Sheepy: Bedi: Microphone... Sheepy: Bedi: Even entities that transcend time and space use microphones, huh... Arsé-kun: Yog: It's an upgrade from speaking directly inside of your skull. Sheepy: Bedi: I only really have room for my own thoughts. Arsé-kun: Yog: That is normal. Arsé-kun: Yog: Okay, enough out of me. Resume without interruption. Sheepy: Bedi: Okay, um... Sheepy: *Bedi finishes making the potion he was working on!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lets see here.. It definitely looks right! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank goodness... Sheepy: Jauf: Allow me to judge it as well! Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least let me check it first! Sheepy: Jauf: Fine, fine. Arsé-kun: *Merlin scoops some potion out with a mug, sniffs it, and tries it* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Everything's right to me! I think yours came out better, even! Sheepy: Bedi: ...! I'm glad! Sheepy: Jauf: Let me try! Arsé-kun: *Merlin offers Jauf the mug* Sheepy: *Jauf drinks some of the potion* Arsé-kun: *Jauf heals back to full health!* Sheepy: Jauf:....It's good! You've got potential! Sheepy: Jauf: The taste is nice and it's actually effective. I've decided to teach you after all! Sheepy: Bedi: But I never asked... Sheepy: Jauf: Consider that a symbol of my king's kindness, then, that I follow his example and help those who can't cry for help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You didn't ask, but I sure am. Go for it! Sheepy: Jauf: Great, great! I've been hoping to pass down my love for crafting to someone, but Grif had absolutely no potential. Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif just ate the damn materials. Sheepy: Jauf: It hurt me to see it. Sheepy: Bedi: I would like to learn... Sheepy: Bedi:....But please don't bother Lucan like that again. Sheepy: Jauf: You have a deal. Arsé-kun: *rank ku ha. bedi gets confetti from Andromalius. thanks yog* Arsé-kun: *Yog offers no explanation to why the confetti* Sheepy: Bedi: Where did that come from..? I'll have to clean it before Lucan sees it... Sheepy: Bedi: He'll be all over it otherwise. He needs rest. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks a lot, Orb dad, for literally nothing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, Lucan's taking a nap for once in his goddamn life. He ain't. Sheepy: Bedi: That’s really concerning… Sheepy: Jauf: You know, Lucan… maybe I should give him a nickname? Let’s see… Sheepy: Jauf: My Lucan, I mean. Anyway, he was a master at naps! Sheepy: Jauf: Round table meetings? Nap time! Middle of the day? Nap time! Yet the man eternally had dark circles under his eyes. He mumbled sleepily all the time, too, so he was almost as comprehensible as his brother to most. Sheepy: Jauf: He had no qualms about yawning in the faces of people he felt comfortable around. … Anyway, my point was… they’re polar opposites. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sleepy bitch disease. Symptoms: sleeby. Sheepy: Jauf: Such a thing exists? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I was joking, but some people are just like that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Actually... I'm pretty sure that is actually a thing but I can't remember what it's called. Not my area of study, so no idea! Sheepy: Bedi: Like Tristan? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah! Like Tristan! Sheepy: Jauf: Tristan? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ours, not yours. Sheepy: Jauf: I've never met him... maybe. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucky you. Sheepy: Jauf: How bad could he be? Arsé-kun: Kay: Every one of my friends is unbearable in their own, unique, special ways-- Arsé-kun: Merlin: how bad me be Arsé-kun: *merlin gets beaned with an empty soda can* Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies... I was unaware... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I said my friends, not my brothers, Bedi. You got ears, use 'em for once. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah... Sheepy: Jauf: Hmhmhm, well, my king better not be on your list of unbearable people. Arsé-kun: Kay: You don't listen either! Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? Arsé-kun: Kay: YOU'RE one hell of a nuisance though! Sheepy: Jauf: So I'm your friend! Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking... I guess! Sheepy: Jauf: I see, I see! Sheepy: Bedi: So, I've been wondering, by the way... Sheepy: Bedi: Do you think on-campus classes will be returning soon? And, well... Is it even safe to go back on campus, even if the path is fixed? Sheepy: Bedi: It could happen again. We just got lucky... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Probably! And probably! Sheepy: Bedi: Of course, Lucan was doing better when he was on campus. Arsé-kun: Kay: We'll get back there and it'll be the cleanest we'll ever fuckin' see it. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... But the path... Sheepy: Bedi: Even if it's fixed, it could collapse again. Arsé-kun: Kay: It could collapse here too. Sheepy: Bedi:....Yes, that's true. Then we'd have to move. Sheepy: Bedi: Or a least stay somewhere until the path was fixed... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And bully Grampa Primo until he deals with it! Sheepy: Bedi: But with how busy he is, presumably, we would be waiting for a long time... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And that's why we're not back on campus yet. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, so... Sheepy: Jauf: Why can't we just slay any monster off the path that comes remotely close to our living quarters? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Effort. Sheepy: Jauf: Isn't there a limited amount? Arsé-kun: Kay: With our luck? Probably not. Sheepy: Jauf: There would have to be based on the rule of limited resources. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do aliens have to follow rules? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. Their rules are different than ours, but they do follow rules. Sheepy: Jauf: We just need to learn these rules and exploit any loopholes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good luck with that, Taskmaster. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, you can count on me! -Tuesday, November 23rd- Arsé-kun: *Kay is the only one in scene, feeding Fou and his slime. Current mood: Iffy. Fou keeps trying to bite his hand.* Sheepy: *Grif appears and grabs a handful of cat food!* Arsé-kun: Kay: You're not a fucking cat. Sheepy: Grif: ....It looks tasty. Arsé-kun: *Fou puts his paws on Grif's leg. My food. feed me.* Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Fou: Mraow! Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif: Is it theft to eat it? Sheepy: Grif: Would Fou hate me... Arsé-kun: Kay: He'd probably hate Merlin for less. Tell me if it tastes bad. Sheepy: *Grif puts it in his mouth and starts chewimg it* Arsé-kun: *Kay sighs and gives Fou more food* Sheepy: Grif:.......... Sheepy: Grif: Kay...... Arsé-kun: Kay: What's up, Moron? Sheepy: Grif:....It tastes bad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Figured. Sheepy: Grif:........ Sheepy: Grif: Sad.... The taste is in my mouth now... Arsé-kun: Kay: You did this to yourself. Arsé-kun: *Fou and the slime are both eating. they care not about the taste* Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Grif: But I'm still sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then rinse your mouth out?? Sheepy: *Grif goes and rinses his mouth out.* Sheepy: Grif:....Taste is out. Arsé-kun: Kay: Now don't do that again. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... It was bad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Duh. You're not a cat. Sheepy: Grif: Nor is the slime. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Okay, fine. Sheepy: Grif: You feed them that... Sheepy: Grif:....Isn't it cruel? Arsé-kun: Kay: Fou likes it. Slime ain't complaining. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I gotta name this thing. Sheepy: Grif: Friend. Arsé-kun: Kay: Something a little less commonly used. Sheepy: Grif: .... Sheepy: Grif: Squishy. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Maybe. Sheepy: Gawain: It's a bright and shiny day! Where's your enthusiasm? Arsé-kun: Kay: ?!? *Kay jumps, trips on himself, and ends up on his ass* Don't do that!!! Sheepy: Grif:...... *He puts his arms out to catch Kay, even though Kay has already fallen* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Thanks for the attempt, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Just missed you... Arsé-kun: Kay: Barely. Sheepy: Gawain: Good morning! Arsé-kun: Kay: Hi Gawain. Mind not giving me a stroke next time? Sheepy: Gawain: Of course, of course. Sheepy: Gawain: But being loud sometimes is nice, isn't it? Shouting at the top of your lungs to greet the sun. Sheepy: Gawain: Agravain put me into a chokehold the last time I did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I almost flung a slime at you. At least be in my sight before you do that shit. Sheepy: Gawain: Sorry. Arsé-kun: *fou saw gawain coming and did nothing. aom nom nyom n* Sheepy: Gawain: It's a good stress reliever. Sheepy: Grif: Stress is relieved by shouting...? Sheepy: Grif:.....Aaaaaa. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Yes, hello, Gawain, what's the displeasure today? *changing the subject* Sheepy: Gawain: I learned something interesting. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ten more ways to mash a single goddamn potato? Sheepy: Gawain: No, no. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm in awe. Sheepy: Gawain: As much as I have a fondness for potatoes, I've been cooking other things recently... Sheepy: Gawain: As much as I have a fondness for potatoes, I've been cooking other things recently... Sheepy: Gawain: For example, I made French toast! Arsé-kun: *Kay holds back the sassy comment* Arsé-kun: Kay: Good work. Sheepy: Gawain: Thanks. Actually, what I wanted to talk about was... Sheepy: Gawain: Did you know that it isn't normal to feel so fired up so early in the day? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. You're a special boy. We knew that already. Sheepy: Gawain: I didn't... Sheepy: Gawain: Anyway, I came across interesting information. Sheepy: Gawain: I didn't... Sheepy: Gawain: Anyway, I came across interesting information. Sheepy: Gawain: I heard that my namesake also had strength that was affected by the position of the sun. Sheepy: Gawain: Something about a Numeral of the Saint... Sheepy: Gawain:....9 to 12, 3 to 6...? Sheepy: Gawain: Those are my strongest points in the day. Sheepy: Gawain: But as long as the sun is up, I feel fired up and able to do anything. The second it's down, I feel like crashing. Sheepy: Gawain: But as long as the sun is up, I feel fired up and able to do anything. The second it's down, I feel like crashing. Sheepy: Gawain:.....It's not very useful for competitive sports. It really feels like cheating. Arsé-kun: Kay: It didn't help you much for shitball anyway! Sheepy: Gawain: And if the match is at night, I'm too tired to do anything... Sheepy: Gawain: I've dropped out of that. Did I mention that? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, you told us. Sheepy: Gawain: Anyway, you know about a lot of weird things. Sheepy: Gawain: After all, you know the security man! Sheepy: Gawain: So, do you know what could've caused this? Arsé-kun: Kay: *semi-sarcastic* Oh, absolutely. Welcome back to my hit new crackpot theory, where nothing is a goddamn coincidence and everything sucks. And you said you think this is from your namesake? *holding the cat food bag like a microphone.* Sheepy: Gawain: I did. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lemme ask someone who would totally know something like that. Sheepy: Grif: I know nothing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not you. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I want to be included, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you don't know, how can I ask you?? Sheepy: Grif: You can ask me. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Fine. Grif, do you know anything? Sheepy: Grif: Cat food tastes bad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks so much Griflet. Arsé-kun: *+1 bond point* Sheepy: Gawain: Who would be able to answer it? I don't regret having it, but I want to be able to utilize it properly without cheating in sports. Sheepy: Gawain: Like maybe as a lifeguard! Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to bang on the wall, but Arthur shows up first. He is here* Sheepy: Grif: .....We found a tank. Sheepy: Grif: A lifeguard... a meat shield... Sheepy: Gawain:...Have I met you before? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps in passing. I would certainly remember a second Gawain. Sheepy: Gawain: So, you might know something about this Numeral of the Saint business... Sheepy: Gawain: So I can use it for good purposes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I certainly do. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The knight Gawain got the Numeral from a holy man also named Gawain. I don't recall the exact details of the mechanics, but it more than doubled his strength during the day. At night? Forget it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't claim I expected you to inherit this, but it makes sense. Sheepy: Gawain: Just like me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Just like you. Sheepy: Gawain: So how did he use it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: As a knight, fighting opponents others had difficulty with. Among other things. Sheepy: Gawain: So, I need to find a better use... Sheepy: Gawain: Knights are a thing of the past, after all. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Bold thing to say in Sir Griflet range. *gestures to Griflet* Sheepy: Gawain: What? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Well, he certainly performs the roles of one, so I'll count him. Also, Sir Jaufre and myself. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Kay, I'm a knight. Arsé-kun: Kay: You did it. Sheepy: Gawain: But I wouldn't want to fight any of you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What implied that you would have to? Sheepy: Gawain: His role was to fight knights. You're the only knights I know. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I would most certainly think I know more about my own knight than you. That wasn't his singular job. Sheepy: Gawain:....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Any job where you can use your strength to benefit others would work. It doesn't need to be combat. Sheepy: Gawain:???... Sheepy: Gawain: Well, yes! So I was thinking a lifeguard. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... That most likely doesn't mean what I think it does.. Sheepy: Grif: A tank. Sheepy: Grif: They use their life to guard you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, see, that's what I'm expecting. So it's probably something else. Sheepy: Gawain: Lifeguards exist to ensure safe conduct when swimming and help those that suddenly find themselves drowning or unable to move. Arsé-kun: Kay: They're incredibly important. I considered doing that at one point too. Sheepy: Gawain: Really? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Didn't really pan out. You'd probably do a better job. Sheepy: Gawain: I'll try to see if I can get training. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Swimming... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're learning whether you like it or not, fucker. Sheepy: Grif: But... Sheepy: Grif: I can't swim... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're gonna learn. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Being able to swim means water dungeons Sheepy: Grif: No! Sheepy: Grif: If that's the case... I will absolutely never, ever learn to swim!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Then I'll go without you. Sheepy: Grif: Ghk... You don't understand... Sheepy: Grif: Water dungeons are the worst. Arsé-kun: Kay: You can't prove me wrong if you can't even enter one. Sheepy: Grif: You'll never catch me alive in one. Never. Sheepy: Grif: I've never entered one. I just inherently know. They're bad! My gut says so. Sheepy: Gawain: What if you have to to save humanity? Sheepy: Grif:.......... Arsé-kun: Kay: Guess he'll die. Sheepy: Grif: Worry not! You can do it!! Sheepy: Grif: I'll leave the underwater segments to you... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: I couldn't even make the swim team, what makes you think I'd succeed? Sheepy: Grif: Swim team? Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: You need multiple people to swim... Arsé-kun: Kay: Anyway, I'm still teaching you anyway. Sheepy: Grif: We can recruit Gawain for that. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh...! I don't want to go in the water! Arsé-kun: Kay: One of these damn days. Sheepy: Grif: I don't like going in water... Sheepy: Grif: Showers are okay. Sheepy: Grif: You can drown in a bathtub... Sheepy: Grif:...Showers are safe! Arsé-kun: Kay: ............ Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves scene briefly* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I did not like that smirk on his face when he left. He looked like Cai, and I fear for you. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... Sheepy: Grif: I don't want to get bullied... Water is very scary. Arsé-kun: *Kay comes back with Elyan* Arsé-kun: *Kay plops Elyan on Grif's head, or tries* Sheepy: *Elyan accepts Grif's head as his new perch* Arsé-kun: Kay: You're under water. Wow. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Grif: But not underwater. Arsé-kun: Kay: You'll understand a joke one day. Sheepy: Grif: Water is.. Sheepy: Grif: Things can wrap around your leg and pull you down, but it's hard to move. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not in an empty pool they can't. Sheepy: Grif: And then they pull you deeper, and deeper, and deeper... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's the ocean. Sheepy: Grif: I don't want to go in a pool... Sheepy: Grif: It's okay to have weaknesses. Sheepy: Grif: Things you can't do nor handle, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: I damn well know you're using that as an excuse. You're still right, and I hate it. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: That's why it works. Sheepy: Gawain: Have you heard of clams? Sheepy: Grif: Clams...? Sheepy: Gawain: It's a meat-and-rock combo that can only be found in the water. Nobody will look at you weird if you eat it, either. That's the benefit of swimming! You get clams! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I want to try a clam. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's not really beach season... Sheepy: Grif: Beach... Sheepy: Grif: Is that another food? Arsé-kun: Kay: No, it's a place. It's where the ocean meets land. Sandy as hell. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: I dislike it. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's okay. Sheepy: Grif: Too much water. Arsé-kun: Yog: 7.8 out of 10. Too much water. Sheepy: Grif: Yes! Arsé-kun: *Yog does not explain the gaming reference* Sheepy: Grif: What is there to do on a beach? Arsé-kun: Kay: Good question. Sheepy: Grif: You've never been to one? Arsé-kun: Kay: A few times, but it's not safe on 'em. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Arsé-kun: Kay: Creatures. Sheepy: Grif: This makes sense. Arsé-kun: *Arthur decides to go back to Aru. He heads upstairs and.. Oh. Oh, that's Primo here too.* Arsé-kun: *Primo's sitting on a kid's chair that's absolutely too small for him. He is too stubborn to move.* Arsé-kun: Primo: -- So I may as well show you too, right? Sheepy: Aru: Really? Can I actually go? Sheepy: Aru: And if I go, can I return? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes to both. Why would I bring you if you couldn't come back? Cai Jr would kill me, or definitely try. Sheepy: Aru: I just wanted to make sure! Arsé-kun: Primo: It's better I just show you than let you keep investigating. Don't want anything bad happening!~ Arsé-kun: *The sheepish face of a man who definitely saw a bad potential outcome* Sheepy: Aru:....? Arsé-kun: Primo: It's verrrry easy to end up somewhere else, and none of the alternatives are as nice as Avalon~ Sheepy: Aru: What do you mean? Sheepy: Aru: What kind of place can you end up...? Arsé-kun: Primo: ...... Did you know you need air to breathe? Arsé-kun: Primo: All you need to know immediately is that at least one would kill you. Let's not go into specifics here. Sheepy: Aru: Well, of course I need air... Sheepy: Aru: You need it too, right? Arsé-kun: Primo: It's heavily preferred! Sheepy: Aru: But, um... When we get there, our goal is to retrieve his body, right? Would the residents be angry? Arsé-kun: Primo: Not at all. They know he isn't from there. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon? This isn't about me, is it? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, um... Sheepy: Aru: Yes, but also no. Sheepy: Aru: It's a stepping stone that will help you return to your body. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's good to hear. Am I permitted to join you? Sheepy: Aru: Of course! If Teacher is okay with it! Arsé-kun: Primo: Of course. If we have time, I might even get the chance to show you where you are. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't say I'm excited to see my own corpse. Sheepy: Aru: Is it really a corpse...? Sheepy: Aru: It's more just asleep, isn't it? Sheepy: Aru: After all, your body was sent to Avalon to recover from the injuries it sustained... Sheepy: Aru: And bodies generally don't recover once they're dead... Arsé-kun: Primo: You'll just have to see~ Sheepy: Aru: If you knowingly show me a gory corpse, I'll never forgive you! Sheepy: Aru:....You wouldn't do that, would you? Arsé-kun: Primo: Definitely wouldn't! I'm not Seir's number one wallet. You won't get that from me. Sheepy: Aru:...? Sheepy: Aru: Is Jaufre really so affluent? Arsé-kun: Primo: Him? A wallet?? Sheepy: Aru: He knows Grif's dad and he's a huge producer of gore... Sheepy: Aru:...No, maybe he isn't the type to allow himself to be taken advantage of? Arsé-kun: Primo: It's not Jaufre. He's too stubborn for stuff like that. Sheepy: Aru: I see... I'm clueless, then! Arsé-kun: Yog: Interruption. Pathway to Avalon is clear for the next ten minutes. And he is not my wallet.... He pays me for goods and services. Sheepy: Aru: I hope you charge him fair prices. He seems like the type who couldn't abide being scammed. Arsé-kun: Yog: I think with the result he is intending, it's very fair. Sheepy: Aru:....? Arsé-kun: Yog: Nine minutes. Sheepy: Aru: When are we going...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Right now, preferably. Sheepy: Jauf: Where are we going? Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps slightly but says nothing* Arsé-kun: Primo: Avalon. Revival test run for one of my grandchildren. If this works, our King will be next. Sheepy: Aru: Ah?! When did Jauf enter??? Sheepy: Jauf: I see! Good, good! It better work! Sheepy: Jauf: I'll ensure it does, one way or another. Sheepy: *Eventually, the group heads to Avalon! Cool Microsoft PowerPoint transition animation go!* Arsé-kun: *Woooooooooooooow! [slide flipping animation]* Arsé-kun: *it's all nature. Pink flowers on perfect grass for miles around, with trees dotting the environment near gently flowing rivers. the sky here is lavender, perhaps pink. it's very pink* Sheepy: Aru: Wow...! It's pretty! So many apple trees! Arsé-kun: Primo: Isn't it? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe that's what my king is doing? Arsé-kun: Primo: In a way. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, that's true! Hopefully his body isn't running around... Arsé-kun: Primo: Impossible. Arsé-kun: Primo: That did happen to Morne, though! That was a pain to deal with. Sheepy: Jauf: How??? Arsé-kun: Primo: A few pixies thought they were funny. Sheepy: Jauf: I get it! They better not do that to my king! Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, they can't, I made sure of it. Sheepy: Jauf: Good. If they ever did... Arsé-kun: Primo: They wouldn't exist for much longer~ Arsé-kun: Primo: c: Sheepy: Jauf: Exactly! Arsé-kun: *Murderous intent is apparent here. Anyway* Sheepy: Jauf: Where are we going? Arsé-kun: Primo: Do you see that tower in the distance? Arsé-kun: Primo: We're not going there. Sheepy: Jauf: What is that tower? Arsé-kun: Primo: Not important! *he turns 180° and strolls up to a tree. appul* Sheepy: Jauf: So you say, but that only makes me more interested. Arsé-kun: Primo: I lived there for a couple of years. It's not great, Sheepy: Jauf: I see... Sheepy: Jauf: You know.... Sheepy: Jauf: Sir Bleoberis would be all over that architecture! Arsé-kun: Primo: Without a single doubt! Arsé-kun: *Primo reaches up into the tree before offering Aru a golden apple* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, thank you!! *She accepts it* It's pretty! Arsé-kun: *Arthur is holding an apple of his own and looking pleased with himself* Sheepy: Jauf: Apples can be used in many treats... Sheepy: Jauf: Like pastries. Arsé-kun: *Primo hands three apples to Jaufre* Sheepy: Jauf: Three? Arsé-kun: Primo: One for you. One for your father, one for Griflet. Sheepy: Jauf:........ Arsé-kun: Primo: .... I have realized the error and you know what? Good enough. Sheepy: Jauf: Yog-Sothoth... when did he become my father? Arsé-kun: Primo: When he gave you rights to use his systems and called you his. Sheepy: Jauf: Wow, so now I have two dads, huh... Arsé-kun: Primo: Everyone's fun uncle, at least. Anyway~ Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, I'll give it to them! Sheepy: *Jauf puts them in his inventory.* Sheepy: Jauf:.......... Arsé-kun: *One immediately vanishes* Arsé-kun: *There are now five apples in his inventory* Sheepy: *Jauf shifts his hand around a bit in the inventory. Two more appear. He quickly pulls his hand out of the inventory.* Arsé-kun: Primo: You gotta get that fixed. Sheepy: Jauf: My existence is corrupted, just a bit! Arsé-kun: Primo: The very world doesn't know what to do with you. You shouldn't be here, and yet, you are. Sheepy: Jauf: So it affects the reality around me. Arsé-kun: Primo: Absolutely. I'm sure even if you were alive this would happen. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha... really? Arsé-kun: Primo: Well, I had a vision once of you, clearly physical, opening your inventory and being crushed by a pile of regular apples, so make of that what you will! Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf: *stare* Sheepy: Jauf: Did I die from apples? Is that what finally killed me? Very frightening if so. Arsé-kun: Primo: My visions aren't of the past, Jaufre. Arsé-kun: Primo: *CHANGING THE SUBJECT* I see our King found something to enjoy while we're speaking. Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks startled for a second before getting his usual poker face back up. He was eating an apple.* Sheepy: Jauf: You had a vision once in the past...meaning the past it predicted could be of the future! Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, you're able to eat now? Sheepy: Jauf:...Future! It predicted! The past!!! Sheepy: Aru: That's great! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not great. I'll want to eat when we're back as well, and that won't go as well. Sheepy: Aru: What makes the apples special, I wonder... Arsé-kun: Primo: Not being part of the realm of the living. Avalon is very.... Iffy, let's say. Sheepy: Aru: Like the pomegranate? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes, except it doesn't keep you here. Only the fairies will try that, and not when I'm around. Arsé-kun: *Primo smacks his hand with his staff. The incredible power of excessive violence.* Arsé-kun: *Morne is watching this from the tree* Sheepy: Jauf: Looks like Morne is here, too. Arsé-kun: Primo: There you are, 12. We can get a move on now. Sheepy: Jauf: Great Arsé-kun: *Primo turns to Aru* Arsé-kun: Primo: You and our King don't need to come with us for this part. Have fun! Just don't go too far! Sheepy: Aru: ...! Okay! Arsé-kun: *Titlecard: Arthur and Aru get ditched* Sheepy: Aru: Maybe we can find something that'll help Arthur eat! Sheepy: Aru: It's worth a shot, anyway! Sheepy: Aru: And we get to see the sights. Arsé-kun: Primo: Just be careful. Don't tell the fae anything they don't need to know. Sheepy: Aru: Of course! Sheepy: Aru: Let's go, Arthur! Sheepy: *They begin exploring!* Arsé-kun: *What direction are they going? Towards the tower? Away from it? Following Primo? Or opposite of him?* Sheepy rolled a die with 4 sides. The die showed: 4 Sheepy: *They go the opposite direction of Primo!* Arsé-kun: *They are going east! Everything looks exactly the same. Maybe a few more trees and some floating rocks, but about the same* Sheepy: Aru: So far, I haven't seen any fairies... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nor have I. Considering what I know of them, I surmise that as a good thing. Sheepy: Aru: It's a little disappointing... Sheepy: Aru:..! Ah!! It's a fairy? Sheepy: *Aru has caught sight of a figure lying on the ground, leaning on a tree. Looking closer, there's a second one there, leaning up against the first.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm unsure at this distance, but we should probably leave them alone. Sheepy: Aru: Oh... I guess so. Arsé-kun: *There IS, however, very distant dialogue. Investigate?* Sheepy: Aru: ...Conversation? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hear it as well. Sheepy: Aru: I wonder who's talking? Sheepy: Aru: ...Oh! Sheepy: Aru: Maybe we can ask if there's any other food that share the same properties as the apples here? We just need to be careful not to divulge roo much information about ourselves... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would there be any other food here? Sheepy: Aru: Wouldn't there? Do they only live on apples? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wouldn't take the risk of fairy food, so it may be the only option. Arsé-kun: *They keep moving. The conversation they were hearing eventually stops.* Sheepy: Aru: I guess they're done... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I guess so. Perhaps they heard us. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 9 Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Sheepy: Aru:.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Sheepy: Aru: Is that why they're following us...?. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was wondering about that as well. Sheepy: Aru: *She looks behind her* Arsé-kun: *Angra looks disappointed.* Sheepy: Aru: Oh! You're here, too! Arsé-kun: Angra: I am! Can I have anythin' from you today? Sheepy: Aru: You aren't going to steal from me again, are you? Arsé-kun: Angra: Only if you let me have something! >:) Sheepy: Aru: Well... Arsé-kun: Angra: I'm kiddin', I'm kiddin'! Sheepy: Aru: You can have the opportunity of answering my questions! Arsé-kun: Angra: Only if you answer mine back! Sheepy: Aru: That is how it goes... Sheepy: Aru: Why are you here? I'd guess it's either something important or a family reunion... Arsé-kun: Angra: Dad brought me along when he brought Morne! Why are you here? Sheepy: Aru: Teacher wanted to help Morne and then told us to go explore... Sheepy: Aru:...So basically, we've been ditched, just like you! Arsé-kun: Angra: I haven't been ditched. I'm the ditcher here! Sheepy: Aru: Huh? Arsé-kun: Angra: You heard me fine! Sheepy: Aru: Well, I think Teacher and Morne wanted to be able to work without distraction, so... Sheepy: Aru:...It was the right choice! Sheepy: Aru: And I guess 3 is busy collecting materials... Arsé-kun: Angra: Austere was. You know exactly what Dad's doing. Sheepy: Aru:...Oh, he must be the one I saw napping. Arsé-kun: Angra: Yup. Anyway, I'm bored, so I'm gonna follow you. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! We're exploring! We're looking for, ummm... Sheepy: Aru:....I guess food with the same attributes as the apples around here... Arsé-kun: Angra: You could eat the flowers. Sheepy: Aru: That's not really a food. Arsé-kun: Angra: You can eat them and they have the same attributes. Sheepy: Aru: But it's not filling, is it? Arsé-kun: Angra: I wouldn't know. I haven't tried it! Sheepy: Aru: It's not good to recommend things to others when you haven't tried it yourself... Arsé-kun: Angra: In that case! Sheepy: Aru:....? Arsé-kun: *Angra picks a flower and bites a petal off* Sheepy: Aru: What does it taste like? Arsé-kun: Angra: In human terms or my terms? Sheepy: Aru: Ummm.. Arsé-kun: Angra: In my words, someone drunk and crying about puppies in the corner of a birthday party. It's kinda bitter but also not. Sheepy: Aru:????... Sheepy: Aru: It sounds bad... Sheepy: Aru: Let's not eat those! Sheepy: Aru: But that's it, right? Arsé-kun: Angra: Other food, other food, let me think.... *he's still chewing on that flower. he may as well.* Arsé-kun: Angra: I've come up with! Nothing. Sheepy: Aru: That's too bad... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Why are you eating flowers? Arsé-kun: Angra: I wanted to know if you could. Don't you have better questions to be asking? Sheepy: *Myrrdin has finally awoken from his nap. He has a slight limp, but has mostly healed from his previous injury! Good job* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Has Morne's body been given life yet? Arsé-kun: Angra: No idea. Gramps said I shouldn't be over there. Arsé-kun: Angra: You got a better question? Arsé-kun: *angra, gesturing to aru,* Sheepy: Myrrdin: No, that was my best one. These two are here for the same reason we are, I'd assume... Sheepy: Aru: Yes, because Arthur may be next! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not today, however. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't spread info around too much. It could be taken advantage of. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's dangerous. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Noted. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do have a question or two for you, Sir, if you don't mind. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes? Sheepy: Aru: Maybe you'll be able tp use it again soon, then! Sheepy: Myrrdin: He wasn't lying. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's a relief. Thank you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Did you want to see it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now that I know it's not a mess... Yes, I do. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'll lead you there, then. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please do. Sheepy: *Myrrdin starts leading the way to Arthur's body!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur and Aru follow him. Angra takes his sweet-ass time* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't mess with it too much when we get there. I don't know what Primo's plans are, but I don't want to mess them up. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't intend to. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Although, why he brought you here only to ditch you... While it's in character, I can't figure out what the point is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He said it was better to simply show us than have us investigate. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And then he ditches you… Yes, that’s like him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's busy. We shouldn't bother him while he's actually doing something. Sheepy: Myrrdin: True. It’s something important. Sheepy: Myrrdin: So, it’ll streamline things a bit if you get to see it ahead of time. After all, you won’t have the excited reaction of seeing it twice… *smug* Genius, yes? Sheepy: Myrrdin: So, it’ll streamline things a bit if you get to see it ahead of time. After all, you won’t have the excited reaction of seeing it twice… *smug* Genius, yes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: As well, my excitement won't get in the way of the actual event. It is a good idea. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Exactly! Sheepy: *Myrrdin brings them there. He’s a little slow because leg ouch* Arsé-kun: *They reach a clearing between the trees. Right in the center of blue and white flowers is a giant blue crystal, large enough to easily hold a person, which it is--- Arthur, who despite being encased in crystal seems to only be asleep rather than dead.* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Here you are. It’s you! Arsé-kun: *Arthur immediately flies up to it to investigate. It's him!* Sheepy: Myrrdin: See? Very much alive! Sheepy: Aru: Thank goodness…! There’s no blood! Arsé-kun: Angra: Y'know you can't mark the crystal at all? Sheepy: Myrrdin: …… Sheepy: Aru: Angra… What did you try to do…? Arsé-kun: Angra: I'm glad you asked! Yes. Arsé-kun: Angra: ... Okay, okay, I tried to draw on it. What would you expect? Sheepy: Aru: Apparently, they expected that, too. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Primo would’ve had a laugh and then figuratively killed you if you’d succeeded, I think. Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh, he would kill me without a doubt, but always worth a shot. Sheepy: Aru: *stare* Sheepy: Aru: …Well. I guess it wouldn’t have affected the body itself… Arsé-kun: Angra: Wouldn't have, couldn't have. Arsé-kun: *Arthur returns. Armor unlocked. It doesn't actually do anything, it's just for show.* Arsé-kun: *...It's also just an armored version of his default outfit. It really is just for show, being a ghost and all* Sheepy: Aru: You have a new outfit! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do. It feels wrong somehow... It's too lightweight. Sheepy: Aru: Well, it is an illusion, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Most likely... Sheepy: Aru: But when you get your body back, it won't be! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't wait. Sheepy: Aru: I hope it's soon! Arsé-kun: Arthur: As do I. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You've been away from it for a long time. You may find it difficult to adapt back to needing to eat, sleep, and breathe. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Of course, it's an automatic process to breathe, but... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't believe so. I've been sleeping when I can, and I've certainly wanted food even like this. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's unfortunate right now, but will help you when you're back in your body. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Although... Sheepy: Myrrdin: You have a great learning curve ahead of you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Toilet. Electrical razor. Shower. Clothes washer. Forks. Sink. Recycle bin versus trash bin... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I know some of these words. Sheepy: Myrrdin: They may look simple at a glance! Sheepy: Myrrdin: But I cut myself just the other day while shaving! You really have to be careful. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Any sharp edge can cut you. Why would that be new? Sheepy: Myrrdin: The blades spin. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And if you aren't careful... the whole thing can suddenly break apart in your hands. Sheepy: Myrrdin: And they make a noise. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Presumably, one of your companions needs to shave, so they may have an electrical razor that they can show you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Anyway, it's a good idea to learn about all of the simple necessities of the modern era before you need to use them. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wise. I'll be sure to learn more before the day comes. Sheepy: Aru: I'm very excited about it! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *slightly muffled due to holding some of his cape over his face* I'm also excited. Perhaps more than you. Sheepy: Aru: It'll be hard to be! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, yes. One other thing. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Flavors now are generally much stronger than what you're used to. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Scents are as well. Every morning has been jealousy inducing for me, admittedly. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Why? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Because they don't want to waste potentially valuable stock and they can trick unknowing customers into buying bad meat. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, yes. You must also be careful of fruit. They will put the best fruit on the top, thinking that customers won't check for mold... Sheepy: Myrrdin:....And they hide the moldy fruit in the bottom! Some are more cunning, realizing that customers have seen through their schemes, so they stick the moldy fruit in the middle where it's totally invisible! Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's guaranteed to ruin your day. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So check first... I got it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes! Always exercise caution. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Swindlers never change. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's unfortunate... Sheepy: Myrrdin: But growing everything yourself isn't feasible. You must rely on others. Arsé-kun: Angra: Does this sound like two dads in a Home Depot parking lot, or is it just me? Sheepy: Aru: It really does, I think! Sheepy: Aru:...I can definitely imagine Arthur building a deck! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Pardon? Sheepy: Aru: There's a trend with dads where they try to repair, rebuild, and upgrade things themselves... Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's the only way! You can't rely on repair people not to scam you... Sheepy: Myrrdin:....That's why you get Mint to help!! He's secretly ripped! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was going to ask Sir Jaufre, with his seemingly unlimited knowledge of making things. Sheepy: Jauf: A-ahh?! *His voice is echoey and seemingly from nowhere.* Your words are so kind, my king!! *He turns visible, although glitchy and static-y* Very sorry for my absence! I forgot I existed for a moment there! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ugh! Announce your presence before you appear...!! You're JUST like Mint! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *unfazed* I agree. Please announce yourself before you scare someone into violence. Sheepy: Jauf:...? Hmmm? I wasn't really aware of my presence myself. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That sounds like a problem. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it is! Ah, did you get to see your body? Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's just back there. Please don't go near it. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! I don't want to damage it. Arsé-kun: Angra: I need to know for personal reasons if this guy is cursed. *meaning jauf* Sheepy: Jauf: Me? No, no. Sheepy: Jauf: Blessed, actually. Arsé-kun: Angra: Yeesh, never mind then. Sheepy: Jauf: No, I'm just a little incomplete. Sheepy: Jauf: However... Sheepy: Jauf: Ever since I came here, I've been oddly tired. I don't really remember how I ended up over here. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Andromalius* You are incompatible with Avalon as a whole. Immediate evacuation recommended. Sheepy: Jauf: How do I evacuate...? Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... Everyone please stand clear of Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: *Myrrdin backs off* Sheepy: Aru:....? Arsé-kun: Angra: owo? Sheepy: *Aru backs off as suggested* Arsé-kun: *Arthur also does* Arsé-kun: *A particularly large banana tentacle comes out of a bush, grabs Jaufre fully, and withdraws with the same speed it entered with. Goodbye Jaufre* Arsé-kun: Yog: Evacuation completed. Excuse that. Sheepy: Aru: E-eh?! Arsé-kun: Angra: I second that question. Eh?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Where did he go...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Do you want an answer or an honest answer? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Honesty is very important to me. Arsé-kun: Yog: Currently laying on my floor. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Huh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Not the answer I expected... Sheepy: Aru: You have a floor? Arsé-kun: Yog: What else would my chair sit on? Sheepy: Aru:...You have a chair? Arsé-kun: Yog: What else would I sit in? Arsé-kun: *someone's having fun here, at least* Sheepy: Aru: I didn't know you had legs... Arsé-kun: Yog: If Grandfather isn't watching, I'll explain myself once you are all back. Sheepy: Aru: Okay! Sheepy: Aru: I'll look forward to it! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Is Avalon really so difficult to handle...? Arsé-kun: Yog: For him, yes. What he was revived by both times are not natural to Earth, so would naturally oppose such an enviroment. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Huh. I wasn't aware people could mesh so poorly with Avalon... I guess you learn something new every day? Sheepy: Myrrdin:....That's really concerning. Arsé-kun: Yog: Agreed. Tabs will be kept on his condition. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Good, good. Arsé-kun: Primo: I shouldn't be shocked that this is where everyone is~~♪ Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yes, except the ghost you brought along. He had to be evacuated because he nearly died a second time. Arsé-kun: Primo: Huh? Why? *he appears* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Something about him didn't mesh properly with Avalon. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Did your plans succeed? Arsé-kun: Primo: It did! Morne insisted on walking for some ungodly reason. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Because he's excited that he finally can feel himself walk again, maybe? Arsé-kun: Primo: I reckon so. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I can understand it. Arsé-kun: *Morne appears, over 90% less translucent than usual! Here he is! Here he is!* Sheepy: Myrrdin: So! You've gotten your body back! Arsé-kun: Morne: I have..! *he's excited, but clearly out of breath* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Don't push yourself too hard. You need time to adjust. Arsé-kun: Morne: Don't remind me.... I forgot how to breathe. Sheepy: Myrrdin: You really should slow down and start with baby steps. Arsé-kun: Morne: If I slow down, I am most certainly going down Sheepy: Myrrdin: You really have an unwinnable situation there, don't you? Arsé-kun: *Primo proceeds to pick up Morne and sling him over his shoulder. potato sack.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Enough of that. Is everyone else finished here? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I'm ready to go. Arsé-kun: Angra: Do you really gotta ask? Arsé-kun: Arthur: If there is no other tasks to be done here, then we are done. Sheepy: Aru: I agree! Arsé-kun: Angra: Me too. Arsé-kun: Primo: Last question! Student, would you mind waiting a few minutes while I drop 12 off at my home? Sheepy: Aru:....? No, I wouldn't mind. Arsé-kun: Primo: Great. That settles order of events. Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir, how's the return trip looking? Arsé-kun: Yog: Not great. Arsé-kun: Yog: Doable, but not ideal. Now or never. Arsé-kun: *Spinning orb icon as I skip the teleporting sequence. Hello, Primo's big ass home and nice lawn.* Arsé-kun: *Primo appears about ten seconds after everyone else, a bit frazzled but okay otherwise. He doesn't address it* Sheepy: *Beddy looks up from his cleaning and gives the group a blank look* Arsé-kun: Morne: *from the grass* sup Sheepy: Beddy: Your body is back? *He hasn't noticed Arthur yet. Helmetless Beddy can exist for a little longer* Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes Full Advantage and memorizes what he can see* Arsé-kun: Morne: It is!! Arsé-kun: *At this point I'd like to address an error where Aru showed Arthur Beddy's face once and then we forgot about that. In the end it doesn't even matter. we're seeing it NOW* Sheepy: Beddy: I was concerned that something would go wrong and it would be lost forever. Looks like my concerns are baseless... Arsé-kun: Morne: What are you, Malleus?? Sheepy: Beddy: No, no! Well, I trust Merlin to not mess up... Sheepy: Beddy: But even so, there's unexpected elements outside of anyone's control. Arsé-kun: Morne: Look at the good for once. If I'm here, your King's next in line. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm looking forward to my king finally returning to his body. Being a ghost doesn't fit him... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Arthur: -- *about to speak up from behind Beddy* Sheepy: Beddy:....?! *He whips around to face Arthur* M-my king?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good evening. You look much better than you did before, I should say. Thank you for the kind words, I agree. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! I-I look better...? Art... your words are... ...!? M-my king! I'm very sorry for my disrespect! *He covers his face with his hands* And making you see something so hideous... I... *He suddenly stops speaking. Looks like the fact that he was just washing the windows and has soap on his hand has clicked in* ............. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Bedwyr.... You look fine. Shut up. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's been how many years? You. Look. Fine. Sheepy: Beddy: M-my king… Despite my disrespect for you, you give me false praise to make me feel better… Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you… Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's not false. Draw your sword. I'll beat it into you. Sheepy: Beddy: …?! Arsé-kun: *Arthur leaves Beddy to take Caliburn from Aru* Sheepy: Beddy: Fight you…? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I shouldn't have to beat into you that you look acceptable, but apparently I do. Sheepy: Beddy: But, I… Arsé-kun: Arthur: If you'd like to prove me wrong, feel free, but I doubt you have evidence to sway the court. Sheepy: Beddy: How disrespectful… for me to trouble you with this… I was unaware there would be any guests outside of Merlin and his descendants… Sheepy: Beddy: Did I make a mistake by not wearing my helmet? Arsé-kun: Primo: *in the background* It was only supposed to be for a minute! Sheepy: Beddy: A minute… but now he’s had to see my face… Arsé-kun: Arthur: I think you should do it more often. Sheepy: Beddy: Why? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Because people of this time period judge less harshly for abnormalities and because I like being able to see you. Sheepy: Beddy: You’re very strange… Arsé-kun: Arthur: This is not new. Sheepy: Beddy: …. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Beddy. Sheepy: Beddy: Art? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm going to murder your parents. Hope that's okay with you. Sheepy: Beddy: Aren’t they already…? Sheepy: Beddy: Th-they’re back?! *panic* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Gods, no! Arsé-kun: Arthur: If they were, I would have killed them on sight. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please consider that they were full of shit, pardon my language, and would not survive me. Please stop recognizing their wrong opinions. Sheepy: Beddy: … Sheepy: Beddy: Is it really just opinion? Arsé-kun: Arthur: If you have any other evidence, I'd love to hear it beyond... Well, I'm not going to just say it in public. Sheepy: Beddy: Evidence? Sheepy: Beddy: I don't know how to collect evidence for something like this... Arsé-kun: Arthur: --*immediately cut off by Primo* Arsé-kun: Primo: That's quite enough, Arthur. There's nothing that can be said here that I haven't tried already. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm sorry. It'd be easier for me to see your view point if it wasn't about me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose. Arsé-kun: *Primo takes Caliburn from Arthur, trudges back across the lawn, and hands it back to Aru. With the fun side effect of dragging Arthur away. The conversation is over* Sheepy: Aru: It looks like Beddy is letting you see his face now! I'm glad! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope it continues. Sheepy: Aru: It all depends on his mood. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, right, Teacher... Why did we come here? Arsé-kun: Primo: To drop off Myrrdin and Morne. Angra, too. I didn't intend for that to happen. Sheepy: Aru: I see... That was just coincidence. Arsé-kun: Primo: Apparently so. I know you're waiting to leave. Arthur's not getting a choice in the matter. Sheepy: Aru: Don't worry, Arthur. We can come up with something. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope so... Sheepy: Aru: Maybe Jauf can help, too. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... *DOUBT* Sheepy: Aru: And Teacher! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *EVEN MORE DOUBT* Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, I've tried. Don't you put me in that situation. Arsé-kun: *Primo finally sends Aru and Arthur home! Adios hasta la bye bye cheerio all that mess. That discussion is ALSO over.* Sheepy: Aru: We're home! Arsé-kun: *Aru walks into a mess. There is a white "horse" on the couch. Merlin is also on the couch. It's floating. Kay is trying to sweep under it without worrying about Merlin dropping it on his head. Pink clouds are leaking in from another room.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ................. I think I'm going to leave. Sheepy: Aru: The sofa... Arsé-kun: Kay: You seeing this shit too? Merlin showed the fucking water a horse today. Sheepy: Aru: Merlin, why would you do that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I thought it would be funny! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I was wrong! Sheepy: Aru: I didn't even know he could become something other than a bird... If he can be a horse, what's stopping him from being human? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Absolutely nothing! But if he can't even get a bird right, then how's he gonna mess that up? Sheepy: Aru: I'd rather not find out... Sheepy: Elyan: ....? Sheepy: Elyan:......... Arsé-kun: *Kay finishes sweeping and gets out of couch death range* Sheepy: Elyan:.......horse!!!! Arsé-kun: *Merlin snorts and the couch loses several inches of air* Sheepy: Aru: Isn't that a little dangerous? Maybe you should put it down before it falls... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm done, dick wizard. Put it down. Arsé-kun: *The couch is placed back down. 7/10 landing.*

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Arsé-kun: -Thursday, November 18th- Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ You guys sure look nothing like Lancelot~ Arsé-kun: Lot: Of course. How long ago was he alive, exactly? It'd make sense that we wouldn't be duplicates. Sheepy: Lio: Hah? Sheepy: Lio: Not so long? Arsé-kun: Lot: Hm. Sheepy: Lio: So it's not the soul that makes Lancelot who he is, huh? Arsé-kun: Lot: My guess would be that it's a mix of things, but shouldn't you know better than I would? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Why would I? Arsé-kun: Lot: I guess not. My mistake, then. Sheepy: Lio: It is! But that's okay! Sheepy: Lio: By the way, do you ever talk to Mom? You know you can use ghe bathtub to call her, don't you? Arsé-kun: Lot: We don't know magic. At least, I don't. Arsé-kun: Lot: I can't speak for Lance. Sheepy: Lio: ...Why would you need that to call her? Arsé-kun: Lot: Do you not? Sheepy: Lio: I don't think so! Sheepy: Lio: You just need her to not be busy at that moment. Arsé-kun: Lance: *off to the side, raising a hand somewhat* Why would she want to answer us? We don't know her... Sheepy: Lio: Because you're her kids? Arsé-kun: Lot: We'll have to try it out later, I suppose. Sheepy: Lio: Yes! Arsé-kun: Lot: A single relative is better than none. *he looks to Lance for a comment from the peanut gallery* Arsé-kun: Lance: You can. I don't think she'd pick up. Sheepy: Lio: If you never try anything, nothing will ever come of it~ Arsé-kun: Lance: Already learned the hard way why to not do that. Sheepy: Lio: Why not to try things? Huh? Sheepy: Lio: That's really sad! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... The last two months have been mistakes piled on mistakes, piled on top of me. It's not worth it. Sheepy: Lio: *Blank stare* Arsé-kun: Lot: Things haven't gone well recently, excuse him. Sheepy: Lio: You're very very negative~ So sad~ Sheepy: Lio: If you can't handle things alone, it's no crime to look for help! But just know that someone won't always come immediately, okay? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Sure, okay. I got one. Sheepy: Lio: It might also come from sources you'd never expect~ Arsé-kun: Lance: Great. Do you know who I can go to, to deal with this? *he pulls up his long sleeve to show Lio the Cursed Ink Arm* Sheepy: Lio: Or maybe his blood sprayed  onto your arm? Arsé-kun: Lot: Let's clarify quickly who "Squishy" is before we confirm or deny. Sheepy: Lio: Squishy's identity? He has lots and lots of those. He's the man of a thousand masks~ But probably more, really... Arsé-kun: Lot: Okay, we are referring to the same entity. We can confirm, then. Sheepy: Lio: Toto could definitely help, but he'd probably kill him... Sheepy: Lio: Hey, why don't you ask Mom? Sheepy: Lio: Another thing is... Squishy's the one who put it on you, so Squishy could probably remove it. Sheepy: Lio: But I think Myrrdin would be more helpful~ Sheepy: Lio: You could also try to talk to his friend! Randy-Randy~ Sheepy: Lio: Have you heard of him? He's the principality of some collage! Arsé-kun: Lot: ... The one we went to? The guy who hired "Squishy" in the first place? Sheepy: Lio: Yes, yes, him! So you know him? That makes life easy! Have you considered blackmail? You shouldn't! That's bad! Shame on you! Arsé-kun: Lot: We can't be on campus right now. The path went down. Sheepy: Lio: Can't you call him? Arsé-kun: Lot: I could go searching for his number, I suppose. Sheepy: Lio: Hey, what did you do to make him curse you, anyway? Sheepy: Lio: Squishy's always nice to me... "You remind me of my dad"... Arsé-kun: Lance: I went after him with a pipe for possessing one of my friends. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Yellow guy is next. Sheepy: Lio:.... Sheepy: Lio: Do you want to be covered in curses? Sheepy: Lio: Lance likes to live very very dangerously while receiving little return on his risk~ Sheepy: Lio: In investing, that's no good~ Sheepy: Lio: So shouldn't you be a little more... Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Hey, he's pretty full of himself sometimes! So if you apologizs, he'll probably get rid of it. Arsé-kun: Lot: Maybe help him clean, too. A few classrooms should get you some favor. *he's half joking* Sheepy: Lio: Yes, exactly~ Arsé-kun: *Lance looks frustrated but doesn't comment* Sheepy: Lio: By the way, by the way~ Sheepy: Lio: Do you know abour boars? Arsé-kun: Lot: Certainly. What about them? Sheepy: Lio: In an angered state, they don't even really react to pain~ Sheepy: Lio: Lance reminds me of a boar~ Sheepy: Lio: I have a boar friend. He's around. Arsé-kun: *Lot thinks its too soon to bring up Lance having gone berserk and thus doesn't bring it up* Sheepy: Lio: He's covered in poisonous bristles. Sheepy: Lio: Sometimes he's small and sometimes he's really big... Sheepy: Lio: Have you seen him? Sheepy: Lio: He's super prickly sometimes~ Prickly-prickly~ Arsé-kun: Lot: If you mean the little brown thing my boyfriend was petting, then yes, I've seen it. Sheepy: Lio: Ah? Petting? Twrch Trwyth is very soft and cuddly, but if he isn't careful, he can be poisoned... Sheepy: Lio: Menw never recovered from that. Sheepy: Lio: So be cautious when touching animals you don't know, okay? Always get permission. Arsé-kun: *Lot looks into the other room to see how Tristan is doing* Sheepy: *Tristan is lazily petting a boarlet while lying face down on the sofa. He's half asleep* Arsé-kun: Lot: ...They're doing fine. Sheepy: Lio: Good, good! Sheepy: Lio: Just be careful because boars can be very scary-scary~ Sheepy: Lio: By the way.... Sheepy: Lio: Do you know Bors? Arsé-kun: Lot: He Dungeon Masters for an online game I play on weekends. He's really good at it. Sheepy: Lio: Ah? What? You've spoken to Bors? Sheepy: Lio: *Blank stare* Sheepy: Lio:...Did he mention me? Arsé-kun: Lot: Mostly just "Hold on, my brother's here" and muting for a couple of minutes. Sheepy: Lio: Huh... Arsé-kun: Lot: I wouldn't mention it to a group of people either. Sheepy: Lio: I love Bors lots and lots~ But Bors doesn't like me, I think~ Sheepy: Lio: That's why you need to be careful with your expectations. If you expect too much of your brother, you might get very angry when he doesn't meet them and leaves you to die~ Arsé-kun: *and now it's awkward* Sheepy: Lio:...Ha? Did I make it awkward? Arsé-kun: Lot: Yes. How are we supposed to respond to that? Sheepy: Lio:...... Sheepy: Lio: Oh... Sheepy: Lio: Well, um.. Sheepy: Lio: I just was thinking... You two seem close, so I didn't want you to make the same mistake I did. Arsé-kun: Lance: Shit happens sometimes. Sheepy: Lio: So sorry~ I have the habit of making people very very awkward~ Sheepy: Lio: I can answer many questions if you have any about your namesake~ Arsé-kun: *Lot has started texting, but is at least being discreet about it.* Arsé-kun: Lance: Was he a dumbass? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio:................. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Easier question? Sheepy: Lio: He was just a perfectly normal guy whose dumb moments were blown out of proportion because people idolized him too much. Sheepy: Lio: Everyone's a dummy sometimes~ Sheepy: Lio: So the answer is... Somewhat! Arsé-kun: Lance: Neat. Arsé-kun: Lance: Did he have cool weapons? Sheepy: Lio: Ummm... Sheepy: Lio: Well, anything was a weapon in his hands. Sheepy: Lio: Even branches. Sheepy: Lio: With desperation comes innovation... I guess? Arsé-kun: *Lance thinks this is Fucking Cool* Sheepy: Lio: Oh, but there's one thing he never used as a weapon. Sheepy: Lio: He never got into the magic side of things. Magic is very very fun~ But it's dangerous. So be careful with it. Okay? Arsé-kun: Lance: I probably won't use it. Not really my thing. Sheepy: Lio: Good, good~ Arsé-kun: Lot: Bors got back to me, he says he likes you plenty. Arsé-kun: *lot pauses, checks phone* Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Huh? Arsé-kun: Lot: Excuse me. He wrote "Likes you blenty". Sheepy: Lio: Bors? Arsé-kun: Lot: You can deal with that on your own time, I think. Sheepy: Lio: Huh... Sheepy: Lio: Bors likes me... Well, I guess we ended on good terms... Sheepy: Lio: Maybe I should go visit him... Sheepy: Lio: But he's probably busy-busy... Sheepy: Tristan: *When did he enter? He's here now!* Worry not. I am not busy enough to give you an autograph. Sheepy: Lio:......Huh? Sheepy: Tristan: Come, come. Give me something to sign. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Tristan: No need to be shy. Sheepy: Lio: Do you think you're a sea slug? I only want autographs from sea slugs. Arsé-kun: Lot: Great, the incomprehensible horror meets another incomprehensible horror. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... *harp strum* I am no horror... Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Lot? You're afraid of sea slugs? You should be. Never touch one, okay? You don't know what diseases they can carry, and they can be poisonous. Arsé-kun: Lot: Well, after that whole lake slug thing, maybe a little. Sheepy: Lio: Lake slug? Arsé-kun: Lot: Don't worry about it. Sheepy: Lio:......? Sheepy: Lio: Slug... Sheepy: Lio: I like slugs! Arsé-kun: Lot: They're interesting, I think. Sheepy: Lio: Yes, yes! And very pretty-pretty! Sheepy: Lio: But don't put salt near them. Arsé-kun: Lot: Of course. That'd kill them. Sheepy: Lio: Exactly! Arsé-kun: Lance: Tristan. That giant lake slug. Do you think we could dump salt on it to make it leave us alone? Sheepy: Tristan: Hm....? Sheepy: Tristan: Has it not already chosen to leave us alone? Arsé-kun: Lance: I heard it tried a second time, so I don't believe so. Sheepy: *Lio gives Lance a disappointed look* Arsé-kun: Lance: *noticing* There's a massive difference between sea slugs and giant alien slugs. Sheepy: Tristan: Hm... Maybe... Sheepy: Lio:? Really? Arsé-kun: Lance: Sea slugs can't fuckin' manipulate people. Sheepy: Lio: Lake slugs can? Arsé-kun: Lot: The giant alien slug that lives in the campus lake can, yes. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow... So scary-scary~ Sheepy: Lio: Have you tried giving him a cucumber as a peace offering? Arsé-kun: Lot: No. Only Tristan and two of our other friends have seen him. Sheepy: Tristan:........ Sheepy: Tristan: I do not recall his appearance.. Sheepy: Lio: Well, slugs love cucumbers. Arsé-kun: Lot: I see... I'll keep it in mind. Sheepy: Lio: They also love wilting or dead leaves. Sheepy: Lio: Maybe the lake slug had similar tastes? Arsé-kun: Lot: We wouldn't know unless we ask or try. Sheepy: Lio: So kind that you would feed the lake slug! Lot is very very kind~ What a good guy~ Arsé-kun: *Lot opts to not explain to Lio that this is a mind-controlling, instantly-lethal, absolutely-fuckmassive, alien-lifeform of a slug.* Sheepy: Tristan: Hmmm... I cannot see the value in feeding it... Arsé-kun: Lot: Preventing a repeat, possibly? Sheepy: Tristan: Would it accept a bribe? Arsé-kun: Lot: It's worth a shot. Sheepy: Tristan:.....And if he does not accept it, we will probably die. Sheepy: Tristan: *harp strum* How sad... Uselessly throwing away our lives... Arsé-kun: Lance: Lionel can feed the slug. Sheepy: Lio: I love slugs~ Sheepy: Lio: I'll do my best to give him a tasty meal~ Sheepy: Tristan: Hm... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Sheepy: Tristan: Our new companion is willing to throw his life away for us despite knowing so little about our natures. Arsé-kun: Lance: Can he? Arsé-kun: Lance: *to lio* Can you be killed? Sheepy: *Tristan opens his eyes* Sheepy: Tristan: Even one beyond death is so unsightly... Sheepy: Lio: *He was about to answer Lance when he heard that* .... Sheepy: Lio:....huh? Sheepy: Lio: I hate Tristan lots and lots~ But my death isn't permanent~ Arsé-kun: Lot: ... That wasn't about your appearance, sir, Tristan can see death. Sheepy: Lio: ....Huh? Sheepy: Lio: Don't you know that you aren't supposed to be able to do that, Tristan? Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Sheepy: Tristan: I must return a gift I do not want... yet I do not know how to. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Return? Why don't you just turn it off? Sheepy: Tristan: I cannot. Sheepy: Lio:....Eh? Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ I guess you never learned how, huh? That's too bad~ Arsé-kun: Lot: Why would he? We'd never met anyone else who had this before recently. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Really? I can see them because of my job. Sheepy: Lio: But usually I don't. Sheepy: Lio: Because I turn them off. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Others? Like Boss? He's very smart~ Sheepy: Lio: I'll make sure to ask. Tristram was a good friend of our family~ A little more to Lancelot~ But despite the name, he's not Tristram. I don't think he chose to live another life. Sheepy: Lio: Even so, I want to help~ Arsé-kun: Lot: And Tristan a little more to me. You understand. Any help would be appreciated. Sheepy: Lio: Yes, of course. I'll ask everyone I can! Ehehehe~ Arsé-kun: *Lio's phone goes off!* Sheepy: Lio:...Huh? *He picks up the phone* Hello? Arsé-kun: Bors: Howdy. Are you bothering people again? Sheepy: Lio: Bors, Bors~ I met Lancelot~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Yeah? Both of them, I reckon? Sheepy: Lio: Both~ Arsé-kun: Lot: Hi, Bors. Sheepy: Lio: Two of them! And some other guy. Arsé-kun: Bors: So you're not doing your job? Sheepy: Lio:....Huh? Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Job... Arsé-kun: Bors: Your bob. The thing you- wait Sheepy: Lio: ......... Sheepy: Lio: Is my list not done...? Sheepy: Lio: Oh! I'll come over~ Who's it from? Arsé-kun: Bors: Oh, you'll like to hear this! Sir Jaufre's around! Sheepy: Lio: Eh? Eh??? Sheepy: Lio: He's very scary-scary... Arsé-kun: Bors: So you know to not leave him waiting! Sheepy: Lio: So I should probably work fast.. Sheepy: Lio: Okay okay~ I'll head home~ See you later, Lance, Lot, other guy! Arsé-kun: Lot: Don't forget your pig. Sheepy: *Lio picks up the boarlet, who was sniffing around the room during all this* Sheepy: *Lio goes home!* Arsé-kun: *Bors is there waiting for him. Wow* Sheepy: Lio: Wowow, you're really here! Arsé-kun: Bors: Uh, yeah, I sure hope so. Sheepy: Lio: I wasn't sure you would be... Sheepy: Lio: Because I thought you were busy~ Sheepy: Lio: is today not a writing day? Arsé-kun: Bors: It's not. I can't think of anything. Banything! Sheepy: Lio: What's the plot? Have you tried adding boars? Arsé-kun: Bors: Space boars would damage the delicate ecosystem. That's for a later chapter. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio: Space? Sheepy: Lio: I wonder what's in it? Wow, imagine if somewhere out there in space... Sheepy: Lio: There were alternate versions of us that would ride around in space and stuff! Sheepy: Lio:....Probably not. Sheepy: Lio: But don't worry. You'll always be the best Bors even if there are alternate Bors out there~ Sheepy: Lio: ...Although.. Sheepy: Lio: .......Wouldn't he be sad that he wasn't even given the chance to be the best because I automatically decided you were because I know you? Arsé-kun: Bors: He's brobably got his own Lio-Lio! Sheepy: Lio: Then I can say you're the best because his Lio-Lio will say that he's the best~ Sheepy: Lio: Then no Bors gets left out! Arsé-kun: Bors: Everyone wins! Sheepy: Lio: Except Lancelot! He can be #2. Arsé-kun: Bors: Second place prize! Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm... But if there's only three people and two tied for first... Sheepy: Lio: That means that second place is last place... Arsé-kun: Bors: After Lancelot is everyone else! Sheepy: Lio: He'll finally feel the pain and suffering that losers feel! Sheepy: Lio: Loser-loser~ Ehehehe~ Sheepy: Lio: By the way, speaking of which... Sheepy: Lio: It doesn't seem like Lancelot can come back for real... Not even after all the Lancelots die. Arsé-kun: Bors: That's a shame but hey. He picked it. Sheepy: Lio: I hate Lancelot lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: Bors: The guy you need is already here, probably breaking my shit by virtue of being massfuckive. Arsé-kun: Bors: ...... Arsé-kun: Bors: Fuckmassive. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Toto is here? Arsé-kun: Bors: Toto is here. Sheepy: Lio: I should go build the thingy so he can make the thingy~ Sheepy: Lio: Where is he? Sheepy: Lio: Do you wanr to help? Arsé-kun: Bors: I ain't gonna fit in that room under these conditions! These bonditions! Bese bonbitions! *ok now he's doing it on purpose* Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Isn't that your fault for being tall? Arsé-kun: Bors: I don't take up a seven-ten room by myself! Sheepy: Lio: Well... Sheepy: Lio: Okay, I'll go work with him to make that dungeon. Hey, what do you think Jauf would want? Maybe I should add dragons? Lots and lots... Arsé-kun: Bors: It ain't for him. He's just the one butting the ord... *snrk* Sheepy: Lio: Okay okay~ I'll be back after I'm done building this tower~ Arsé-kun: Bors: Don't do anything too stupid. Sheepy: Lio: I'll try not to! Sheepy: *Lio joins Aza* Arsé-kun: *Lio joins the gigantic, hard to understand mass of whatever the fuck that is, you mean. Aka Aza, yes.* Sheepy: Lio: Hi hi~ Glad you're here, Toto! Arsé-kun: *Aza's greeting is No Longer Taking Up The Entire Room* Sheepy: Lio: We have an order from Jauf! Arsé-kun: Aza: .. ... Whh. Whomst. Sheepy: Lio: He's a friend of mine! Sheepy: Lio: He wants a tower... Let me check the order... Sheepy: Lio: For a level 1-5 dungeon. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... That is like breathing. Sheepy: Lio: It's apparently for two friends of his. Arsé-kun: Aza: .... I see now. One does not need it that low, however. Sheepy: Lio: What level would you recommend? Arsé-kun: Aza: One could fight a 15. I'll add it as an avoidable challenge. Arsé-kun: Aza: ... Important question. Arsé-kun: Aza: Are they mortal? Sheepy: Lio: Not sure. He didn't say. Arsé-kun: Aza: So probably... Sheepy: Lio: ....? Sheepy: Lio: Probably...? Arsé-kun: Aza: When dealing with humanoids, it is safest to presume they are mortal to avoid killing them. Arsé-kun: *... Said Azathoth, the one who nuked a cave system while Griflet was still inside of it. Uhhuh. Okay* Sheepy: Lio: That's true... Sheepy: Lio: Okay, let's do our best to make a good tower! Arsé-kun: *They make the thing? I guess?* Sheepy: *It has a surprise level 15 monster that will be helpful later.* Arsé-kun: *Maybe* Sheepy: Lio: We did it! I hope he likes it... Sheepy: Lio: Let's deliver it! Arsé-kun: Aza: okay. Sheepy: *Lio goee to deliver the tower to Jauf!* Arsé-kun: *Aza doesn't actually follow him, but he's watching* Sheepy: Lio: Hi hi~ Tower delivery~ Arsé-kun: *Kay's the first one to look at Lio, before looking back to Jauf like "is this the right guy"* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, he's quick! Thank you, Sir Lionel! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *Arthur is "hiding" behind Jauf, so he can see Lio without being seen himself. He's.... Very obvious.* Sheepy: Lio:...Huh? Sheepy: Lio: Isn't that...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. Looks dumb, don't he. Sheepy: Lio: My king is here...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow~ Good to see you! I missed you lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's good to see that you're doing well. Sheepy: Lio: Yes! I've gotten a new job! Sheepy: Lio: I'm a reaper! Sheepy: Lio: Oh, but you aren't on my list, so don't worry, okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That sounds like it keeps you busy often. Sheepy: Lio: ....Does it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....Does it not? Sheepy: Lio: Not really... Sheepy: Lio: When I find a ghost, I just use them as a conversational partner. Sheepy: Lio: I tell them lots and lots... Sheepy: Lio: And they usually say... Sheepy: Lio: "...Just reap my soul and deliver it to tbe underworld already!" Sheepy: Lio: So I must be really popular! My job has very little stress and it's very fun! Sheepy: Lio: You should try it, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I'll remember that in case I need it. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Need? What? Sheepy: Lio: Oh, right. I live with Bors~ We're roommates~ Sheepy: Lio: Meanwhile... Lancelot is permanently gone. Probably. There's no getting him back. I've tried a few things, but they haven't worked. And he's gone because he wants to be... I hate Lancelot lots and lots~ Arsé-kun: Arthur: How dramatic of him. Sheepy: Lio: Well... There's fragments of him scattered about... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've been meaning to apologize to one of them as of recently.. Sheepy: Lio: And Queen Guinevere... I don't know where she went. I don't care either. I hate her~ But don't worry, my king~ I love you~ Arsé-kun: *Kay is waiting impatiently* Arsé-kun: *Arthur grabs onto Jauf's arm. Do Not* Sheepy: *Jaufre looks like he wants to strangle Lio* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Maybe do not word it that way in front of the Queen's biggest supporter. Sheepy: Lio: ...Huh? *He finally gives the tower to Kay* Eh? Sheepy: Lio: But Lancelot's name is forever tarnished because of one mistake he made... Sheepy: Lio: And anyway... Sheepy: Lio:....She didn't treat him very well, I think, in retrospect. Arsé-kun: Arthur: As far as I've been informed, all of our mistakes have been recorded in some way, shape, or form. So it isn't just Sir Lancelot with a stain on his record. Sheepy: Lio: Yes, but his stain stems from her. Although he's equally guilty... Both are guilty parties... Sheepy: Lio: Ah, by the way, do you know this one book? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Everyone is guilty. No one handled a single part of it welll. Sheepy: Lio: The Once and Future King? Sheepy: Lio: The writer of that is a big fan of yours! He really works hard to absolve you of all of your guilt... Sheepy: Lio: ....And he portrays me as a sinful man who goes around having relations and views religion as worthless... Sheepy: Lio:........Oh, also he calls Lancelot ugly. Sheepy: Lio: So don't trust what you read in these books, okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have been informed that author is not great. Several times. Sheepy: Lio: He even calls Bors a misogynist... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Terrible. Sheepy: Jauf: What about me, eh? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio: You didn't exist. Sheepy: Lio: And Beddy's a drunk who abuses his wife, murders her, and decapitates her... Sheepy: Lio: ...It feels like the kinda weird story Bors would write, but bad. Sheepy: Lio: Make sure to support his writing career! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'd need to see his writing first. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio: Really? Sheepy: Lio: That puts a little snag in this plan then, huh. Sheepy: Lio: I was hoping you wouldn't actually go out and read it... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm going to read it and then critique it to his face. Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Are you... sure you want to read it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: It can't be worse than my poetry. Sheepy: Lio: I read everything he writes... Sheepy: Lio: My king writes poetry? Wow... Arsé-kun: *Kay has been slowly walking out of frame this entire time* Sheepy: Lio: I never knew that... Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! He is a great poet! Sheepy: Jauf: He can really push people to action with his words! Sheepy: Jauf: They just aren't always good actions. Sheepy: Lio: Wowow... What a talented guy... Sheepy: Lio: Bors can push people to action with his words too! The action of closing the book! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... We are changing the subject. Arsé-kun: *Kay starts trying to shove Grif out of frame. Lets gooooo.* Sheepy: *Grif is zoning out. Head empty* Sheepy: Lio:.......Eh? We are? Sheepy: Lio: But I'd really want you to support him... Just don't judge it too hard, okay? Sheepy: Lio: Okay okay~ It takes some pretty heavy duty magic to make one of those so I'm going to go take a nap~ Sheepy: Lio: See you layer~ *He finally leaves* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *phew.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... Grif, I'm gonna go without you and I'm gonna get completely fucked up. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Yes. Let's go. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking finally. Arsé-kun: Kay: Jaufre, how do we use this? Sheepy: Jauf: First... Hmm, should we go to the park to use it? Arsé-kun: Kay: Right, it's a literal tower.. Sheepy: Jauf: So absolutely do not use it inside. Sheepy: Jauf: But the park... We can just take it down later. Sheepy: Jauf: There's like a 99% chance a mob won't escape it and create chaos. Sheepy: Jauf: But the chance could come to be that something successfully does escape. Sheepy: Grif: Where should we go? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Fuck. Guess it's the park anyway. Sheepy: Jauf: Great! Let's get going! Arsé-kun: *spinning fou face timeskip* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... The park hasn't changed at all since the last time we were here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why would it? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: All things change. Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, fine, smartass. It probably has a Little Bit. Sheepy: Jauf: The grass probably has! Arsé-kun: Yog: .01 cm of growth since last visit. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... What quick growing blades of grass... Sheepy: Grif: So fast. Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, by the way, the way you open one of these dungeons is by placing it on the ground, displaying the letter of ownership to it, and saying...."I order the gates to this tower be opened!" Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, yes, and don't crowd it too much. Sheepy: Jauf: You might get hurt. Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh, you know what you're doing. You do it. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Shouldn't you do it as a learning experience? Arsé-kun: Kay: Trash teacher won't even do a demonstration. Laaame. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahaha, are you afraid of embarrassing yourself? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. Sheepy: Grif: I can do it. Sheepy: *Grif takes the tower and letter and puts tbe tower on the ground before presenting the letter to it* Sheepy: Grif: I order the gates to this tower be opened...... yes. Arsé-kun: *The tower springs up! Here it is!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... We did it. Sheepy: Grif: Let's go in. Arsé-kun: Yog: I can confirm it being a low level dungeon. Sheepy: [Parkside Pillar 1F] Arsé-kun: *Yog brings up a map screen* Sheepy: Grif: What is our first goal? Do we look for loot or look for enemies? Arsé-kun: Kay: Personally, I don't care. You're in charge here. Sheepy: Grif: But we are trying to grind levels for you... So let's fight enemies... Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then we better goddamn find them. Sheepy: *They hunt for enemies!* Arsé-kun: *They find a slime! level 1.* Sheepy: Grif: A wild SLIME has appeared! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... This little thing? Sheepy: Grif: Go, go, fight it. Sheepy: *It bounces up and down and makes an angry face in an attempt to look intimidating!* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... It's .... It's painfully cute. Can it even hurt me? Sheepy: Grif:.......Uh.... Arsé-kun: Yog: Do not be concerned. Slimes cannot be permanently killed. Arsé-kun asked the lost sheep to choose between dumb idea and dont do that. The lost sheep chose: dumb idea Arsé-kun: *Kay.... Picks up the slime, tucks it under his arm, and moves on. Apparently this counts as winning. 1 xp gained* Sheepy: *It makes a squeaking sound, but doesn't move to attack him!* Arsé-kun: *get adopted idiot* Sheepy: Grif:....Hm? Sheepy: Grif: I see... You are looking to make a summoning build... Arsé-kun: *Kay pretends he knows those words and moves on.* Arsé-kun: Kay: If this little shit is only worth a single xp point, then it really isn't worth the effort. Sheepy: *Something is rattling its bones...* Arsé-kun: Kay: See, now that sounds like a real enemy! Sheepy: *A skeleton appears! It's holding its head and using it to look around* Arsé-kun: *Kay plops the slime into Grif's arms and readies up* Sheepy: *The slime squeaks in protest. It likes Kay more* Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't hold both you and this at the same time. Sheepy: *Upon spotting Kay, the skeleton equips its head and removes one of its ribs before launching it at Kay!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 3 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *The skeleton misses Kay by such a wide margin that he has to stop and laugh at it for a moment* Sheepy: *The bone whips back around like a boomerang and bonks Kay on the back of the head!* Arsé-kun: *-1 hp* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Okay, I deserved that. *he's still smirking* My turn! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 8 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: Grif: Go, Kay, go. I believe in you. Arsé-kun: *Kay swings at the skeleton as hard as he can! It crumbles into a pile of bones on impact. win?* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... So strong... Arsé-kun: Kay: Can this reform? Do I hit it again? Sheepy: *It begins rattling the way dry bones do befoe they reform* Arsé-kun: *Kay doubletaps to guarantee the kill. +10 xp. level up!* Sheepy: Grif: Clap, clap, clap. Wow. Level 2. Sheepy: Grif: You did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I did it. Arsé-kun: *Kay takes the slime back from Grif* Sheepy: *It gives him a little smile! Hello!* Arsé-kun: Kay: *Oh No It's Cute* Sheepy: Grif: Now we can continue on. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lead the way. Sheepy: *Grif continues to lead them through rhe dungeon. They find an item on the ground!* Sheepy: *....It's a minor potion! The expiration date is clearly written on the tag... It expires a month from now!* Sheepy: *In small text, it reads: Use by date is only a suggestion, but drinking this after its recommended period may result in bad tastes, loss in effectiveness, or discoloration of the contents!* Arsé-kun: *Kay reads it out to Grif, with exceptional amounts of emphasis on Bad Tastes* Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: *Grif looks embarrassed...* Arsé-kun: Kay: Just means we gotta work on your English, moron. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Jauf: And your crafting! Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't do that. I almost considered whipping around and smacking you. Sheepy: Jauf: Lio's a good man and fills his towers with fresh materials and potions, but you won't normally come across this in dungeons. The potions you find there are usually expired. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? I've been here with you two all along, just in case. Arsé-kun: Yog: I can confirm this. Sheepy: *The ground is trembling slightly where the potion used to be!* Arsé-kun: Kay: ...? Sheepy: *...A mole like creature pops its head out and sniffs around! Its fur is a little sparkly!* Arsé-kun: Yog: Rare enemy. *he pops open a tutorial in Kay's face on how to deal with these* Sheepy: *It pops back into the ground!* Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Thanks SO much. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Bye bye, mole... Sheepy: Jauf: Nah, it's still present somewhere. They don't despawn. Sheepy: Jauf: By the way, they can actually spawn on any floor level. I don't know how that works. Arsé-kun: Yog: This specific one also cannot be permanently killed. They exist purely as a tutorial. I did not cause this. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it's because they're buddies with a reaper? Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps... Arsé-kun: Yog: I have personally suggested to not make enemies look like common animals, but that has been discarded clearly. Sheepy: Grif: It makes it hard to hit them... Arsé-kun: Kay: I wasn't gonna mention it, but yeah! Sheepy: Jauf: The thing is, it's meant to try to help you get past that hesitation. After Lio saw Bors and that rabbit, I guess he decided that looks could be deceiving. Arsé-kun: Yog: Please also consider Uncle. Appearances mean nothing. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Arsé-kun: Kay: So kill it if it shows up. Got it. Sheepy: Jauf: Yeah. You'll get a pretty penny or a good drop. Sheepy: Jauf: Pretty sure that unlike in the wild, this one's drop isn't randomized. Sheepy: Jauf: But I won't spoil anything! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, yeah, be more like Yog, thanks so much. Sheepy: Jauf:...Okay, okay, fine. Sheepy: Jauf: It's got a small satchel of gold coins tied around it. Sheepy: Jauf: You can sell it for a pretty penny. Arsé-kun: Kay: Money.... We do need that. Arsé-kun: *The hallway forks!* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: A fork in the road. Sheepy: Grif: If we go one way, there will be loot. The other is the staircase... Arsé-kun: Kay: You go left, I'll go right? Sheepy: Grif: Yes, that works. Arsé-kun: Kay: See you in like, five minutes when one of us has to turn back. Sheepy: Grif: The other will wait by the stairs. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yup. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Bye bye, Money Mole. *He opens the chest* Arsé-kun: *5x Kthanid's Respite! Nice.* Sheepy: Grif: I found the thing. Sheepy: Grif: Now to return to Kay. Arsé-kun: Yog: You certainly did find a thing. Sheepy: *Grif returns to Kay* Arsé-kun: *Kay's sitting on the stairs, investigating a satchel* Arsé-kun: Kay: Sup, Moron? I got money. Sheepy: *The Money Mole and the slime are hanging out with each other. friends* Arsé-kun: *Implied Yog staring* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I found five Kthanid's respites. Did you mug the Money Mole and then let it live? Arsé-kun: Kay: No. I just asked it. Sheepy: Grif: Did you receive exp? Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Was I supposed to? Sheepy: Jauf: Rare enemies often give more exp than normal ones. Sheepy: Jauf: However... Sheepy: Jauf: There are subsections of rare enemies. Arsé-kun: Yog: Did you think I gave him a tutorial page and did not mention that? Sheepy: Jauf: Some drop more money or items that will sell for a lot... Well, clearly he didn't read it. Arsé-kun: Yog: Because you're right, I didn't, please continue. Sheepy: Jauf: Some drop stat boosting items. Sheepy: Jauf: Others drop powerful equipment or materials needed to craft them. Sheepy: Jauf: Those all give less exp than normal enemies. Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, right. Sheepy: Jauf: One quick warning about rare enemies that are exp oriented. Sheepy: Jauf: They're very fast and will dodge almost every attack. Not only that, but it's hard to pinpoint their weaknesses and oneshot them. Failing to get the oneshot may lead to then fleeing before you can kill them. Arsé-kun: Kay: So make Grif deal with it. Sheepy: Jauf: You'll gain tons of levels if you do kill one. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good to know. Arsé-kun: *Next floor!!* Arsé-kun: [Parkside Pillar 2F] Sheepy: Grif: Second floor... Arsé-kun: *Lots of insect buzzing. gross* Sheepy: Grif:...Bugs? Arsé-kun: Yog: Bugs. Sheepy: Grif: They will be hard to hit and potentially induce status afflictions... Arsé-kun: Yog: The kind Grandfather doesn't like. Diplomacy won't work here. Sheepy: Grif: Let's slay them, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: We gotta find them first. Sheepy: Jauf: Just follow the buzzing. Arsé-kun: *They very easily find the source of the buzzing! The Shan! Fuckin.... giant alien cicadas but worse.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... That's fuckin' gross. Sheepy: Grif: Why are these here? Arsé-kun: Yog: Grandfather probably thought it would be convenient, if he had any thoughts at all. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun: Yog: He doesn't. Arsé-kun: Kay: So just cut it out of the air? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 11 Arsé-kun: *Kay steps up, gets into position, and easily smacks a Shan out of the air. Well, they all see you guys NOW.* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Sheepy: *Grif follows up Kay's attack with one of his own! He cuts a second one out of the air!* Arsé-kun: *Six remain!* Arsé-kun: *The Shan all attack! Kay takes two attacks. Grif takes four.* Sheepy: Grif: Ugh...! Arsé-kun: Kay: How is this fair..?? Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *Kay takes another swing at a Shan. He misses* Sheepy: Jauf: Let me handle this, and then I'll explain! Sheepy: Jauf: You're in luck. My level is high today! Sheepy: *Jauf rushes into the swarm of Shan, swinging his sword!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Jauf: Ah... Only one item dropped, hm? Bug Wing... A low level crafting material, often used for ranged weapons... Looks like the rest isn't salvageable. Sheepy: Jauf:...Ah, right. You need an explanation for what went wrong there. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, we got fuckin' got. I have eyes. Sheepy: Jauf: Sometimes there'll be a large horde of enemies, which, when alone, are weak... But together... They take advantage of the deaths of their comrades to get hits in. Arsé-kun: Kay: So kill them all at once. Sheepy: Jauf: There are multiple strategies to dealing with this... AOE is one, yes. Sheepy: Jauf: Fleeing is another... Although they can corner you if you don't pay close attention to your map. Arsé-kun: Kay: I see. Arsé-kun: *Kay lifts up his eyepatch to make a Point about having eyes and seeing but he pauses mid-thought.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... New question! Arsé-kun: Kay: Is this on or off-path? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? Sheepy: Jauf: It's so-so. Arsé-kun: Kay: Explains why I can see, then. Guess I don't need this here. Arsé-kun: *Kay pockets his eyepatch* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, right. You can also try to thin out the crowd from a distance by using long ranged items or attacks. Arsé-kun: Kay: Anything else? *clearly uncomfortable* Sheepy: Jauf: Hm....Your HP... Sheepy: Jauf: How is it? Why don't one of you try using that potion you found earlier? Arsé-kun: *Kay looks to Grif* Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you need it? Sheepy: Grif: You will be the one mainly doing combat. I am here to back you up. You should use it. Arsé-kun: Kay: You got hit more. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... But... Arsé-kun: Yog: Kay, your health is at a much lower percent. It's recommended you use this one. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Is this the first time you called me by name, Orbs? It sounds weird coming from you. Arsé-kun: *Kay does drink the potion! Fully healed!* Arsé-kun: Yog: You called me by name earlier. We are now even. Moving on. Please proceed. Sheepy: Jauf: See? Doesn't taste so bad when it isn't expired, does it? Arsé-kun: Kay: Not bad. Not great, but not bad either. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Just try mine! I make sure to flavor them well so they're a real treat! Arsé-kun: Kay: Ain't that a bad thing? You don't wanna drink them on a whim just 'cause they're good, idiot. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Says the alcoholic. Sheepy: Jauf: Obviously I wouldn't do that. Arsé-kun: *Kay wordlessly looks at Grif* Sheepy: Jauf: But why drink something so-so wyen you could drink something tasty? Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean, you have a point. Sheepy: Grif: *He's staring at the Shan* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You are NOT eating that! Sheepy: Jauf: I tried to teach Grif, but he ate the materials instead... Sheepy: Grif: Hm..... Sheepy: Grif: But what if it's tasty... Arsé-kun: Yog: please at least cook it. please. Sheepy: Grif:....Cook? Arsé-kun: *Yog pops up a facepalm emoji* Sheepy: Grif: My cooking level is... Sheepy: Grif:......... Sheepy: Grif:.......1. Sheepy: Jauf:................... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, let's keep going. Arsé-kun: Yog: That's not right. You should be at a higher level than 1. I'll look into it. Arsé-kun: *and they keep going!* Arsé-kun: Yog: I have looked into it. Your cooking level is locked due to not actually making something a meal yourself. Arsé-kun: Yog: As soon as you unlock it, all previous experience should kick in. Sheepy: Grif: Hm.... Sheepy: Jauf: You know... There is one way to grind out cooking exp... Sheepy: Jauf: Just buy as many turnips as you can and pickle all of them. Sheepy: Jauf: It's the lazy way, but you'll get a lot of experience all at once! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Turnips... Probably good raw, hm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Why bother with that when he can just help us? Sheepy: Jauf:.....? Sheepy: Jauf: Helping gives experience, yes... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not gonna let him sit there wasting food when he can help me cook in the morning. Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, maybe just buy a stack of potatoes and bake them all? Sheepy: Jauf: No, now that sounds like Sir Gawain, minus the mashing. Sheepy: Jauf: This gives more experience... But helping is more beneficial short term... Arsé-kun: Kay: Guess my Gawain's similar. He's banned from the potato stock. Sheepy: Jauf: Eugh... Arsé-kun: Kay: He's decided to learn properly though. I wonder how that's going. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... I hope it's going well... Arsé-kun: Kay: I agree. Arsé-kun: *Kay stops walking and points ahead. More Shan.* Sheepy: Grif: ! ... Sheepy: Grif:....Let's try to avoid them. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's a straight fucking line. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Grif:..... *He looks in his inventory for things to throw* Arsé-kun: *He's gotta have something.* Sheepy: *He chooses not to throw his rocks.* Arsé-kun: *Of course not. those are snacks* Sheepy: Jauf: Hm... Sheepy: Grif:......My only long ranged weapons are snacks. Sheepy: Jauf:.......*thinking* Sheepy: Jauf: Hey. Have you heard of Grifball? Arsé-kun: Kay: Arthur's mentioned it. Sheepy: Jauf: Great to know! Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 14 Sheepy: Jauf: *He lifts up Grif and throws him at the Shan like a projectile weapon!* Arsé-kun: Yog: *imitating the Wii sports announcer voice* Got a strike! Sheepy: Jauf: Grifball!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: No wonder he wasn't fond of Grifball... Sheepy: Grif: Ugh.... Sheepy: Grif: I can fly... Arsé-kun: Kay: Quoth the Tristan. Sheepy: Jauf: Problem solved! Make sure to stock up on projectiles for fights like these! Sheepy: Grif: *He gets up slowly* Arsé-kun: *The xp comes in! Level up (for Kay)* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Good job. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hooray. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Man. If one of you guys told me three months ago that DnD mechanics worked in real life and that I was gonna be living it, I would have laughed at you. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! Well, I don't know much about this Dee-and-dee thing... Sheepy: Jauf: But I hear that it's modeled heavily after Arr-Pee-Jeez. Sheepy: Jauf:....Whatever those are! Arsé-kun: Yog: RPGs. Role-Playing Games. I could demonstrate for you when you're all done here. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! How helpful you are, my companion! Arsé-kun: *Sound of game cases being moved around from Yog's end* Sheepy: Jauf:....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, you're doomed, I think. Good knowing you. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Why? Sheepy: Grif: Dad is going to play a game with you. Sheepy: Jauf: Wonderful, wonderful! Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe he'll enjoy it. Who knows. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, if it's with my friend! Sheepy: *The group continues on!* Arsé-kun: *the hall splits in three!* Arsé-kun: Kay: We probably shouldn't split up here, huh? Sheepy: Grif: I'll go down the middle. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fucking, never mind then. I'm going left. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I die, Aru gets my stuff. Sheepy: Grif: Hm........ Sheepy: Grif: Let's go left. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm glad your brain caught up. Sheepy: Grif: If you die, I can take your stuff that way. Wow. Sheepy: Grif: If you die, I can take your stuff that way. Wow. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I die and you take my stuff, I'll kill you. Sheepy: Grif: Zombie......... Arsé-kun: Kay: You might survive. Zombies want brains. Sheepy: Grif: ..........? Arsé-kun: Kay: ........... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm teasing you, idiot. Sheepy: Grif: Hm.......... Arsé-kun: Kay: .......... Arsé-kun: Kay: Could you zom-Be any more dense, Grif? Arsé-kun: *Immediate Regret.png* Sheepy: Grif: .......Ha. Ha. Ha. *clapping* Wow. So funny. Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm going to use that, thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Anyway! Sheepy: Grif: Let's go. Arsé-kun: *This turns out to be the right way! Stairs!* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... We can rerun this later when we have more health to pick up the loot on the other routes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure. That'll give us something to do tomorrow. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *They head up the stairs!* Arsé-kun: *A short hall, a big door, and a healing mechanism. Y'all know what this means!* Sheepy: Grif: It's time for a boss fight. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you think it'll also be weak? Sheepy: Grif: Maybe. I'll back you up, but I'll let you be the main DPS. Arsé-kun: Kay: Damn. I was hoping you'd do it. Arsé-kun: *party heals! yahoo.* Arsé-kun: *Kay goes ahead and pushes the door open* Arsé-kun: *There's a big, golden ram, minding his own business!* Sheepy: Grif: Ah... Arsé-kun: Yog: Yaggar the ram is here. Sheepy: Grif: Is he the boss? Arsé-kun: Yog: He is. Sheepy: Grif: Good luck, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Uh. Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Kay just kinda... Walks up to Yaggar? And hits him in the fluff with his sword. Wow. Great combat.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Good job. Arsé-kun: *Yaggar Observes.* Sheepy: Grif: Fluffy... Arsé-kun: *This is a tutorial boss, so not much happens. After enough "damage", Yaggar starts being "offensive" aka lightly bumping Kay away with blatant tells. Kay just keeps smacking the fluff. Etc, etc.* Sheepy: Grif: If you pay attention to his body language, you can dodge his attacks. Arsé-kun: Kay: I see that. Dark Souls this shit. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: *I am not monologuing this. tutorial fight goes on until Yaggar gets bored and leaves. yahoo. xp. got gold fleece (crafting item).* Sheepy: Grif: Good job, Kay. You did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't feel like I accomplished anything. Sheepy: Grif: You learned and gained experience. Arsé-kun: Kay: But I didn't DO anything. Sheepy: Grif: What do you mean? Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't win. It just left. Sheepy: Grif: Uh.... If you wanted to win... Sheepy: Grif:....We'd be here for a long time. Arsé-kun: Yog: You weren't going to. Not at that level. Arsé-kun: Yog: You did 27 damage total. Out of nine digits. You were not winning that. Sheepy: Grif: But consider the progress you made. Good job. Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... Er. I have news. Arsé-kun: Yog: A new signal appeared downstairs, and it's much higher level than Kay. Grandfather must think he's funny. Sheepy: Grif:...! I'll fight it Arsé-kun: Yog: It's equal to your level. It was probably added for you to fight, but I can't recommend it. Arsé-kun: Yog: We have no teleport scrolls, so you'll have to go by it no matter what. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Jauf: If you two get KO'd, I'll clean up after you~ Arsé-kun: Kay: I am not fighting something stronger than me again. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Jauf: It's all up to me? Arsé-kun: Yog: Sir Jaufre, make sure Kay gets out safely, at minimum. If Griflet chooses to fight it, so be it. Sheepy: Jauf: Right! Let's get going! Arsé-kun: *They get going. There's some stray cobwebs by the bottom of the stairs...* Sheepy: Grif:.....? Sheepy: Jauf: Let's be cautious. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't tell me it's a giant spider. Sheepy: Jauf: It is. Sheepy: Jauf: Are you afraid of insects, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: No, but that doesn't mean I wanna see it. Arsé-kun: Yog: A Spider of Leng, more specifically. Not only can they be massive, they're also purple and very venomous. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, so be careful! Arsé-kun: Kay: Why is being purple important..?? Arsé-kun: Yog: Excessive violet-nce. Sheepy: Jauf: Well... Arsé-kun: Kay: Forget I asked. Sheepy: Grif: Spiders are crunchy... Arsé-kun: *Kay stops to stare at Grif Especially Hard* Arsé-kun: Yog: You cannot eat this one, I'm sorry to say. Sheepy: Grif: So sad... Sheepy: Grif: Hungry... Arsé-kun: *Kay has, at some point, put the slime into his bag. The slime is the only happy one in this dungeon beyond the spider.* Sheepy: Jauf: It's more likely to eat you than the other way around... Arsé-kun: Yog: Here is a fun fact: Spiders of Leng actively cannibalize each other. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Horrifying... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's not fun at all. Arsé-kun: *Distantly, there's a crunching sound* Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Is that.... it eating something? Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably. Arsé-kun: *It is. It's a giant purple spider (easily bigger than a sofa) eating a dead Shan. It notices the party.* Sheepy: Grif:....! Sheepy: Jauf: O-Kay! We're getting out of here! Arsé-kun: Kay: Um! Here! *he kicks another dead Shan towards it! Take this instead!* Sheepy: Grif: I can distract it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you at least try to survive for me? Sheepy: Grif: I'll do my best. Arsé-kun: Yog: Party has the first move. Sheepy: *Grif lunges at it while Jauf attempts to escape with Kay!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 5 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Griflet's attack connects! Jaufre and Kay are fucking OUTTA THERE!* Arsé-kun: *Cut to outside the tower, to Kay with his hands on his knees and catching his breath. and also Jaufre* Arsé-kun: *Cut to outside the tower, to Kay with his hands on his knees and catching his breath. and also Jaufre* Sheepy: Jauf: That was very unexpected... Arsé-kun: Kay: J-*wheeze* jesus CHRIST. Sheepy: Jauf: Nasty thing, wasn't it? Arsé-kun: Kay: Gross as hell. I don't wanna see that again. Sheepy: Jauf: And Grif's going to have to add that to his list of things he's been killed by if he isn't careful... Arsé-kun: Kay: Can't wait to have to rescue his fucking corpse from a goddamn giant monster spider. Sheepy: Jauf: Will he even have remains...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I hope so. Sheepy: Jauf:....Now what? Arsé-kun: Kay: We wait. And hope it doesn't get late soon. Sheepy: Jauf: Right... Sheepy: Jauf:..... Arsé-kun: *Kay sits down and takes the slime back out. Hello. This is grass.* Sheepy: *The slime investigates the grass. It hasn't seen this before!* Arsé-kun: *In the meantime, Griflet rolled several 17-18s in a row. He's definitely winning this fight, poison be damned* Sheepy: *Everyone is proud of you, Grif!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Arsé-kun: *Griflet wins! Everyone levels! Yippee!* Sheepy: *Grif slowly exits the tower. He looks tired.* Arsé-kun: Kay: You're alive. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... Sheepy: Grif: I don't feel like I am. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's too bad. You're goddamn alive whether you like it or not. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Grif: I want to sleep. Arsé-kun: Kay: Want me to call a ride so you don't gotta walk? Sheepy: Grif: Uh... I can walk. Probably. Arsé-kun: *They go home. It is, in fact, late. Oops. Also they did take the tower down, that's important* Arsé-kun: *Kay, for the first time in a while, has a hard fucking drink. He's allowed. Giant spider... Scary.* Arsé-kun: -Friday, November 19th- Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, today's such a good day! ... Although, why do I have a bad feeling...? Sheepy: Jauf:.....It's probably nothing. Arsé-kun: *Kay hadn't drank alcohol for a While and the consequences have kicked his ass in. Hard. He deserved this.* Sheepy: Jauf:..Hey, what's up with you? You look like the first time Cai chugged alcohol. Arsé-kun: *and the last times he did, he kthanid's respite'd out of the status* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, I see, I see! Exercise restraint next time, my friend! Do you need water? Arsé-kun: Kay: I only had one drink............. And yes. Sheepy: *Jauf leaves briefly and returns with a glass of water* Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks... Sheepy: Jauf: No problem. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you think this counts as a status condition? Sheepy: Jauf: No. Arsé-kun: Kay: Dammit. Sheepy: Jauf: Sorry! Sheepy: Jauf: Better luck next time? Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe it's 'cause of all of yesterday, too. That was a lot. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, yesterday was pretty shocking. Especially that spider. Grif's still sleeping that off. Arsé-kun: *Kay moves his eyepatch to his other eye so he can proceed to Not Have Vision. Maybe that'll help with the headache* Arsé-kun: Kay: No surprise there. Gross. Arsé-kun: Kay: ........... Sheepy: Jauf: No big deal. Arsé-kun: Kay: ........... We're definitely on-path right now, right? Sheepy: Jauf: We are. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why can I still see. Why. Why, the single time I intend to not see? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Wait, *aol loading noise* Arsé-kun: Kay: WHY CAN I SEE RIGHT NOW? Sheepy: Jauf: Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: You couldn't see? Arsé-kun: Kay: Not in this eye, no! Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Kay: I wasn't able to use it since...... A while back, and the first time it worked since was when I went with Grif to the museum the first time. Sheepy: Jauf:........I see... Arsé-kun: Kay: It works off-path, which is why I'd always ask. Sheepy: Jauf:....And so do you! Arsé-kun: Kay: And why I asked in the tower.... Oh, shut. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, why don't we ask my companion? Sheepy: Jauf: He should know. Sheepy: Jauf: Could it not have healed? Did you do leeches about it? Sheepy: Jauf: Leeches apparently have few health benefits. Don't do leeches about it. Sheepy: Jauf: However... They're very endearing, aren't they? Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: It shouldn't have. I haven't done anything to make it work. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it's from leveling up? Arsé-kun: Kay: I levelled at least once before that. I don't think so. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, best not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Have you seen their teeth? They can give you a nasty bite. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't wanna think about horse teeth. Sheepy: Jauf: Well... Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.. Horses... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Oh. Well. *he puts his eyepatch back where it belongs* There it went. Definitely ask Orbs what the fuck is up for me. Sheepy: Jauf: That's too bad... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's more than I ever could. I'll take it. Sheepy: Jauf: Precisely! Sheepy: *Kay gets a text!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh no. Arsé-kun: *Kay checks it* Sheepy: *...It's from Dionysus! Concerning.* Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] I need the perspective of a college student. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] Horrible terrible I have a hangover. What do you want. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] I'm trying to come up with a fun assignment for both the students and myself. But I need to know if my idea would be enjoyable or cringy. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Well! Drinking more alcohol gets rid of hangovers, doesn't it? That's a joke. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] I'm not doing that in my parent's house, teach. What's the bad idea. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Is anime cringy? I've been taking a break, you know, and exploring new areas to broaden my horizons. Would a paper on themes within an anime be cringy? Would I seem too much like an out-of-touch man trying to fit in with the "fellow kids"? Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] I'm asking you because I know you'll be brutally honest, and I trust your opinion. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] Merlin will like that assignment. Let it be any media we feel like and you'll get at least one banger and one fuckin' stupid answer. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Thanks! I'll use that idea instead. Hey, one last thing. A hypothetical situation. This isn't graded, of xourse. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Course. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] what. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Is dog food toxic to non dogs? Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] Probably not? Counter question: What do slimes eat Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Probably everything? Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] unhelpful, I'm gonna feed it your assignments Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] It depends on the variety. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Some are omnivores. Some are carnivores. Some are herbivores. And so on. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] It's orange. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] I'd say offering it food and seeing how it reacts would determine its diet, but I think an herbivorous slime would still eat meat and then get sick due to being unable to digest it... Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Let me think on that for a moment. Arsé-kun: *Kay finally gets off his stomach (and the floor) and sits up. The slime under him stares. How dare you move.* Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] It's an omnivore. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] Thanks. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] The food you feed it will determine its diet later on in its life. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] For example. Feeding it exclusively vegetation will cause it to grow into an herbivorous variety of slime. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] So feed it in a way that I'd be able to maintain on campus. Got it. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Meat exclusively will result in it being carnivorous... A variety will result in it remaining omnivorous. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Yes, meat's pretty expensive so I wouldn't recommend making it a carnivore. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] The good stuff, anyway... Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] With my luck, feeding it meat will make it want to eat me later. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] No thanks. I got enough problems. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Also, herbivores generally don't eat people unless they're trained to eat meat (like how horses can be trained) so keeping it an herbivore is probably good. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] What is this, disturbing horse facts day? Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Yes. Didn't you check your calendar? Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] More importantly, it's a full moon today. I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] We're not on campus. No werewolves to avoid in a drunken panic at 10:15 pm. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Many non human entities get a little... well, excited during the full moon. Not just werewolves. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] Great to know. Any idea why or is that just a fun fact? Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] No clue. Maybe it's the amount of light being put out by it? Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] It's just reflected sunlight. Throw a werewolf into the sun. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] I'm no expert on the moon. I never really got along with Artemis... My antics annoyed her, and I found her not to be very fun to be around. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] It's also prime time for troublemakers to cause problems. So watch out. Don't go out too late. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] I ain't goin' anywhere. Fuck that. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] Good! Wise decision! Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] I'll make sure not tjhgjfdddddddddddd c Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] oh no. you're dead. what a tragedy. now who's gonna pay me. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] DSNHER LYRJS. BR QARY OF RBJNDER. Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] I got like three words out of that. Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Kay] THUHDER Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Dio] ok Sheepy: Dio: --Uncle, please move!! I can't see around you! Sheepy: Jupiter: Chii chiiiii! *tap tap tap* Arsé-kun: Ignis: *from somewhere in the room* woof. Sheepy: *Jupiter jumps and rushes to hide under something!* Arsé-kun: *Camera zooms out. Ignis is just laying on the floor, half under the beanbag Dio is sitting on. Being werewolf is suffering* Sheepy: Dio:....Eh? Sheepy: *Dio moves* Arsé-kun: Ignis: ... You're a teacher. Why're you here? Sheepy: Dio: Hmmmmm? Well... Sheepy: Dio: ........ Sheepy: Dio: Boredom? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Didn't anybody tell ya what tonight was? Sheepy: Dio: Oh, yes. A full moon. My favorite kind. Arsé-kun: Ignis: If Il doesn't chain me to a wall, I'm probably gonna try and straight-up eat you. Sheepy: Dio: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Dio: I'm not so concerned about that. Arsé-kun: Ignis: 'Sup. I'm the big flaming werewolf on campus. I'm absolutely gonna try. Sheepy: Dio: I see! Sheepy: Dio: That could be interesting... Arsé-kun: *Ignis stares at him* Sheepy: Dio: Well, I've never met a werewolf on fire before. Arsé-kun: Ignis: .... You stupid? Sheepy: Dio: ? Sheepy: Dio:....Most of my family members wonder that every day! Sheepy: Dio: Comparing me to my sister, certainly. Sheepy: Dio: Comparing me to my brother... I'm one smart man! Very good looking, too. Sheepy: Dio: But, well... Sheepy: Dio: I guess I should act scared... Arsé-kun: *Ignis keeps staring at him* Sheepy: Dio: Yes? Arsé-kun: Ignis: What the fuck? Sheepy: Dio: Does my total lack of fear when it comes to death concern you? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Sorta kinda, yeah. Sheepy: Dio: So sorry! Sheepy: Dio: I'm just not afraid because I don't think you can kill me in any meaningful way. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Maybe not you. Sheepy: Dio:....? Arsé-kun: *muffled growling sound. oh. that came from Ignis* Arsé-kun: *ignis drags himself out to go get food for the..... 7th? time today* Sheepy: Dio:???? Sheepy: Dio: Wonder what that means... Maybe not me? I don't see my presence causing issues for others. Arsé-kun: Jack: *from what appeared to be a pile of laundry* Everyone's fucked, that's what he said. Sheepy: Dio: Is it impossible to just bind him? Sheepy: Dio: That's usually the thing to do with werewolves during the full moon. Arsé-kun: Jack: Il won't do it, and the dog is on fire. House ain't fireproof. Sheepy: Dio: That really is a conundrum. Sheepy: Dio: At least with the other werewolf I know, it's safe to let him run free without fear of forest fires... Arsé-kun: Jack: Most werewolves aren't on fire. Sheepy: Dio: I've never heard of any that are. Arsé-kun: Jack: You have now. Sheepy: Dio: I guess our first step to reducing casualties is convincing Il to bind him.... Arsé-kun: Jack: Just leave him with Il. The problem will sort itself out. Sheepy: Dio: Eh... If you say so! Sheepy: Il: I am a very popular topic of conversation... Arsé-kun: Jack: You'd better keep that wolf contained. Sheepy: Il: ........*head tilt*.... Arsé-kun: Jack: It's that time of the month and we ain't all angels like you. Sheepy: Il: The one most in danger is you. Sheepy: Il: Your lack of visibility will not prevent his nose from sniffing you out. Sheepy: Il: But the one beside you is a god of death. He has nothing to fear. Arsé-kun: *Ignis picked that exact moment to re-enter frame* Sheepy: Dio: Ah, well, that secret is out! Arsé-kun: Ignis: ..... ..... My roommate's a dullahan. Ain't no thing. Sheepy: Dio: Which one? Sheepy: Dio: The one riding around on that wolf? Sheepy: Dio: Or the one in armor? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Armor. Rider's cool too, I guess. Lobo likes him. Sheepy: Dio: High praise from Lobo! He's pretty shy, you know! Arsé-kun: Ignis: We have.. Il, invisible bozo who picked up Il's scent by living here, bozo senior same case, and you. I'm predictable. You're so fucked. Sheepy: Dio: I wouldn't think that so soon. Sheepy: Dio: I have my defensive measures if I need them. Sheepy: Il: No need for the chains, then! Arsé-kun: *Jack is unable to convey a smug "I know something you don't" expression due to his terminal invisibility* Arsé-kun: Jack: What happens, happens! I haven't seen bloodshed in a while! Sheepy: Dio: Once again, no need to worry about me! Arsé-kun: Jack: Oh, I ain't worrying anymore. If you'll live, it's fine! Sheepy: Dio: Ahahaha, exactly! Sheepy: Il: Oh, but Chii... Sheepy: *Chii is wriggling in Il's arms, letting out the occasional squeak to make it clear that he's unhappy being held. Help him* Sheepy: Il: You wouldn't eat him, would you? Arsé-kun: Ignis: He smells like you now. Sheepy: Il: Everything is fine then. Sheepy: Il: There is no reason to bind you. Arsé-kun: Ignis: What if I get out? There's a whole town right there! Sheepy: Il:...... Sheepy: Il: *thinking* Arsé-kun: Ignis: This house won't hold me. It's too damn small. Sheepy: Il: But binding you is wrong... Arsé-kun: Ignis: I don't want to hurt anyone. I am ASKING you to. Sheepy: Il: ...... Sheepy: Il: Please give me time to mull it over. Arsé-kun: Ignis: You got like... Three hours, tops. Sheepy: Il: Worry not. I will come to a decision by then. Arsé-kun: Ignis: If you forget, I get to eat your hair. Sheepy: Il: But it's not a food. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Ain't gonna stop me from trying. Sheepy: Il: You can try Chii's instead. He looks like marshmallows. Sheepy: Jupiter: Ch-chiiii?!? Arsé-kun: Ignis: ....... I would eat that fucker in a single bite. I'm not even gonna attempt that. Sheepy: Il: But I did offer... you can't say I didn't... Arsé-kun: Ignis: I'm not eating that. It'd probably taste like carpet static. Sheepy: Il: Carpet static has a flavor... I wonder what it tastes like... Arsé-kun: Ignis: Bad. Sheepy: Il: I see... Sheepy: Il: Sounds very unpleasant. Sheepy: Il: Fortunately, there's none to consume. Sheepy: Il: I will go think about it now. Sheepy: Dio: I know one werewolf whose transformations are determined by whether he's clothed or not. Arsé-kun: Ignis: How the hell does he shower? Sheepy: Dio:...... Sheepy: Dio: Eh... Sheepy: Dio: Maybe he does it clothed? Arsé-kun: Ignis: That must be awful. Sheepy: Dio: What constitutes clothing? Arsé-kun: Ignis: I guess a swimsuit would count? Sheepy: Dio: So maybe he showers like that. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Sounds miserable. Sheepy: Dio: Anyway, can't you do that until we find a way to chain you up? Arsé-kun: Ignis: ...? Do what? Sheepy: Dio: Remain clothed and just not transform? Arsé-kun: Ignis: No. Arsé-kun: Ignis: And I am not ruining another tshirt. Sheepy: Dio: I really thought I had something there! Sheepy: Dio: Hmmm... Sheepy: Dio: Maybe you should try sleeping during it? No? Maybe? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Don't work. Sheepy: Dio: Hmmm.. Nope, no ideas. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Cool. I'll rip you to pieces later, then. Sheepy: Dio: Eh? Sheepy: Dio: Don't be so confident! Arsé-kun: Ignis: Someone will. You're just most likely. Sheepy: Dio: Because I don't smell like Il, hm? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Don't do anything weird. Sheepy: Dio: So anyone who doesn't smell like Il is a potential target... Sheepy: Dio:....Including Il himself... I was going go hit the sauce to prepare for a long night of revelry, but maybe I should be careful about what kind of scents I spread around. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Just open a window. Sheepy: Dio: Fine, fine! Arsé-kun: *A few hours later!* Sheepy: *Dio and Jupiter decided to get very drunk in this time. Il did not come down to chain Ignis. he forgor* Arsé-kun: *ignis is sulking in a corner, looking pissy.* Sheepy: Dio: Ahahaha, you can join us if you want! Arsé-kun: *I would comment on Dr. Jack Griffin being dead on the floor from booze not mixing well with his meds, but uh. I can't find him either.* Arsé-kun: *Ignis growls. great reply* Sheepy: Dio: Hmmmm? Not in the mood? Tonight is a night of revelry! Abandon your inhibitions and embrace madness! Arsé-kun: Ignis: That's already going to happen! Sheepy: Dio: Might as well go into it happily! Arsé-kun: *Ignis' wolf ears flick back. he is not pleased* Sheepy: Dio: Seems like your buddy decided not to help out, hm? Unfortunately, I couldn't bind you most likely. My whole nature could be represented by breaking binding chains. Arsé-kun: Ignis: God. God dammit. Arsé-kun: *Ignis gets up, huffs, and vaults out the open window. bye have a great time!* Sheepy: Dio: A drink to our survival! *He takes a drink* Arsé-kun: *There is now a fire outside the window. Your WHAT, Dio?* Sheepy: Dio:...Hmmm? Sheepy: Dio: He's on fire... Sheepy: Dio:.....If I stick around in here, he might burn the house down. Sheesh... I was hoping to kick back and act as a spectator today. Arsé-kun: *Dio gets a text!* Arsé-kun: Orph: [text: to Dio] By the Styx, what's happening in there? There's smoke. Sheepy: Dio: He's here....?! Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Orpheus] go now its not safe Arsé-kun: Orph: [text: to Dio] Run? From a canine, which are known to chase running objects? Sheepy: Dio: [text: to Orpheus] try to sneak inside and get upstairs Sheepy: Dio: Shoot... I didn't know he followed me...! Arsé-kun: *The front door slowly creaks open, and Orpheus sloooooooowly starts entering. Here he is.* Sheepy: Dio: Orpheus...! Arsé-kun: *Orpheus doesn't get the chance to greet Dio, instead getting gigantic, fiery wolf jaws around his entire midsection- And then getting yanked away.* Sheepy: Dio: ORPHEUS! Arsé-kun: Orpheus: THIS IS SOMEWHAT PROBLEMATIC. Sheepy: *Dio gets up and runs out the door after them!* Arsé-kun: Orpheus: If I knew there was a risk of being used as a chew toy, I would not have come out here. ouch. Sheepy: Dio: Why did- that's not important right now...! Don't worry, I'll get you out! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Orpheus doesn't even get a chance to grab onto his head before Ignis starts shaking and crunching. HARD. Orpheus was not built to withstand this kind of thing-- So it's understandable that he's getting scattered around like a robotic pinata.* Sheepy: Dio: Ghk?! N-no...! *His panic is turning to rage, fast! And rage to madness! Embrace madness! Embrace madness! Embrace madness!* Sheepy: Dio: *He screams as loudly as he can before lunging at Ignis!* Arsé-kun: *Ignis drops Orpheus' mangled remains and throws himself at Dio!* Sheepy: *Dio grabs Ignis's jaws and starts pulling them apart with great force! Like that once scene in King Kong.* Arsé-kun: *Ignis screams and barely manages to pull himself away before his jaw gets broken* Sheepy: *Dio aims to pierce his hand into Ignis's flesh before tearing! Rend and tear! Rip and shred!* Arsé-kun: *Ignis aims to get his jaws around Dio's head! If he can't live, he can't hurt!* Sheepy: *Dio's too berserk to notice Ignis's actions! He's running on madness and thirst for blood!* Arsé-kun: *Ignis doesn't give a shit what Dio's gonna try and do. There's no thought process here. Just angry monster wolf violence* Sheepy: *Jupiter has finally snuck out of his hiding spot. He's gotten frustrated by his constantly pings on his danger radar. He inhales sharply and... summons lightning from the sky on both of them! It's gotten cloudy and begun raining.* Sheepy: Jupiter: Cease this at once! Arsé-kun: *Ignis yelps and turns tail the moment he's able to! He's gotta get out of the rain!* Sheepy: Dio: Guh...! Ghhk...! *He drops to his knees, clutching his throat* Sheepy: *Jupiter rushes over to Dio's side, shielding him from the rain with his wings* Arsé-kun: Jack: *from a window, actually clothed so he's somewhat visible* WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON OUT THERE?! Sheepy: Jupiter: I am unsure about what started it, but Dionysus was fighting that large wolf...! Sheepy: Jupiter: ....!! W-wait, it looks like there's a casualty! Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiiii! How horrible!! D-did it eat the rest of the body and leave the head?! Sheepy: Jupiter: And I am out here with it....!!! I-I'm truly in danger! Ohhh...!! Danger is all around...!! Arsé-kun: *It takes a few minutes, but Jack does show up outside, equipped with an umbrella* Sheepy: Jupiter: *He inhales sharply and picks up Orpheus's head in one arm and starts dragging Dio indoors with the other* Arsé-kun: Jack: Oh, rest in shit, robobitch. Sheepy: Jupiter: Is th-that... his name? Robo-- Sheepy: Dio: Ghhhk...! Arsé-kun: Jack: He's a robot. I thought a damn car crashed outside, but no. Sheepy: Jupiter: No car that I saw... Arsé-kun: Jack: It was a robot being crushed by a werewolf. That's a sentence I wasn't prepared to say this month. Sheepy: *Dio's arms are pretty burnt. And some of his face and throat. Ouch.* Arsé-kun: *Orpheus is dead, understandably* Sheepy: Jupiter: The wolf is still out there. Sheepy: Jupiter: I would rather not confront it further... But couldn't more fatalities occur if we don't do something...? Arsé-kun: Jack: I'll tell Il to do something if it's the last thing I do. Sheepy: Jupiter: Il... Arsé-kun: *Everyone gets back inside!* Arsé-kun: *Jack drops the umbrella on the floor and goes upstairs. Il. Il!* Sheepy: *Il is in his room playing an otome game. Nice* Arsé-kun: Jack: You forgot, and Ignis got hurt in retaliation for killing someone. Clean up your mess. Sheepy: Il: ....Ignis was injured? Who injured him...? *He has a serious expression on his face. How unusual.* Arsé-kun: Jack: That doesn't matter, because it was retaliation. You forgetting directly led to Ignis killing a guest, and there was barely any blood. Sheepy: Il:........ Sheepy: Il: I have to enact judgement upon them... Arsé-kun: Jack: He already got fucked up by two people. You don't need to enact shit. Arsé-kun: Jack: And one of them was Ignis. Sheepy: Il: Then it's fine if Ignis is fine. Arsé-kun: Jack: He's off in the woods, so go find him before Raphael comes back and gets pissy. Sheepy: Il: But it's raining. I am not a fan of the rain. I will go out when it ends. Arsé-kun: *Too late. Raphael HAS just gotten back.* Arsé-kun: Raph: EXCUSE ME?! WHAT IN GOD'S NAME HAPPENED OUT HERE?! Arsé-kun: Jack: You're doomed. Bye. Arsé-kun: *Jack leaves Il and goes back downstairs to watch what happens next* Sheepy: Jupiter: That doctor returned! Sheepy: Dio: *cough* *cough* *wheeze* Sheepy: Jupiter: I did not chase after that wolf... my nephew ended up being a higher priority to me. He's hurt...! Please help him! Sheepy: Dio:...! O...r...! ph...! *cough* *He's desperately trying to point everyone's attention to Orpheus, but after that scream and his throat being burned, he can't get it out!* Sheepy: Jupiter: There was one fatality... Some robo man...? Sheepy: Jupiter: His head is here... Dionysus does not appear to want to part with it. Sheepy: Jupiter: His pieces are out there. As for the wolf... His jaw is probably injured, he most likely has a deep wound in his chest area, and he has been struck by lightning. Sheepy: Jupiter: I'm sorry... Those injuries could have been prevented, had I been able to shake myself from my cowardice... But it took Dionysus being injured to push me to action... Arsé-kun: *Raph takes a moment to process all of this, and then heals Dio without comment* Arsé-kun: Raph: I see. I fiddle with machinery in my spare time, but Orpheus? Sheepy: Dio: I-I don't know how to fix him...! Arsé-kun: Raph: I only have a vague idea of how he functions. The most I could do is a rudimentary system. Sheepy: Jupiter:......? Arsé-kun: Raph: And with most of his parts in the rain, they'd need to dry off before I can tell if they're usable or not. Sheepy: Jupiter: The robo man was torn apart once before, wasn't he? Could he not just be repaired the same way as before? Arsé-kun: Raph: That was by a blacksmith who specialized in stuff like this. Arsé-kun: Raph: But is his head undamaged? Sheepy: Dio: I... I haven't checked... Sheepy: Jupiter: Rain is bad for the robo man...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Water and machinery usually do not mix well. Arsé-kun: Raph: But I also don't know what he's made of. Sheepy: Dio: What he's made of...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Types of metals. Maybe some plastics? The fabric is definitely ruined, no question. Sheepy: Dio: I'm sorry... my brain is very foggy. Apollo and Hephaestus were the two who made him his body. I had no part in it past begging them to help me. Sheepy: Jupiter: Ah, yes... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll reach out to whoever I can, but.... Sheepy: Jupiter: If you are looking for Il Fado de Rie... He is upstairs currently. Presumably. Arsé-kun: Raph: Presumably. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can't punish him for not doing what he was asked, because he does need to learn that skill.... But... Arsé-kun: Raph: He's probably got his reasons. I'll ask him once we get this sorted out. Sheepy: Dio: And yet... If he'd just done what he needed to do... Arsé-kun: Raph: We don't know what would've happened. It's entirely possible he would accidentally kill Ignis trying. Arsé-kun: Raph: On the bright side, Orpheus can still be repaired and revived. It wasn't someone who can't be. Sheepy: Dio: That's true... Sheepy: Dio: But I don't know how to. Arsé-kun: Raph: You guys don't own any sort of blueprints? Sheepy: Dio:...I don't know. Probably. I feel like we do. Arsé-kun: Raph: You can go looking as soon as you've sobered up. Sheepy: Dio: Right... Arsé-kun: Raph: Actually, let's get this over with faster. Here. Arsé-kun: *Dio is handed 1x Kthanid's Respite* Sheepy: Dio:.....? Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't ask questions. I have no idea how they work. Sheepy: Dio: Is this going to poison me? Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would I, a doctor, do that to you? It's a healing item. Sheepy: *Dio uses it!* Arsé-kun: *All status conditions healed!* Arsé-kun: Raph: See? Sheepy: Dio: ...My brain is clearing up some already. Arsé-kun: Raph: They're incredibly effective! I really want to learn how to synthesize them. Sheepy: Dio: We have blueprints stored away. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, great. I'll probably need to find help for this- There's no way it'll be a single-man project. Arsé-kun: Raph: ....... That's a good question. Arsé-kun: Raph: The only angel I know with this sort of knowledge is..... Who knows where he is, so I've got nothing. Arsé-kun: Raph: Dr. Watson's knowledge is too limited. I doubt Holmes knows enough information to make speaking to him worthwhile. Demonee. Sheepy: Dio: I don't know that I could get help from Apollo and Hephaestus again.. Arsé-kun: Raph: You could always ask. Sheepy: Dio: I'll definitely try! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll go out to try and salvage what I can. Hopefully his voicebox is okay. Sheepy: Dio: Thank you. Should I leave him with you and look for his blueprints? Arsé-kun: Raph: I doubt you want to carry him around with you. It's not like he can help. Sheepy: Dio: You're right. Arsé-kun: *Raph grabs the umbrella Jack threw on the ground and heads outside.* Sheepy: Jupiter: *He follows Raph to help pick up the pieces* Arsé-kun: *Luckily, a lot of parts are intact, like the limbs and his scarf! It's just everything in the torso area that got absolutely obliterated and scattered like pinata candy.* Sheepy: Jupiter: Do they mostly look usable? Arsé-kun: Raph: The bigger parts, absolutely. Arsé-kun: Raph: The tiny bits, unlikely. Arsé-kun: *Raph picks up a little box* Sheepy: Jupiter: Can we not just use the big pieces and worry about the smaller ones later? Arsé-kun: Raph: The little pieces are what makes it all work. It's like human organs. They won't live without the organs, even if they have all their limbs. Sheepy: Jupiter: So he lost all of his organs. Arsé-kun: Raph: Essentially, yes. At least his voice box is intact. Sheepy: Jupiter: Wonderful! We can ask him how to fix him! Arsé-kun: Raph: That assumes he'll be in an acceptable speaking condition. As much as I'd like that- Unlikely. Arsé-kun: *It probably takes several trips to bring everything in. And several more to scour the area for bits and pieces they missed the first five times. There is no way they're going to find every single screw and nut and bolt at night, in the rain, in the dirt and grass. It is not happening.* Sheepy: Jupiter: We could at least try... Arsé-kun: Raph: Let's puzzle out where everything came from before we start plugging things in. Sheepy: Jupiter: Il seems adept with technology. Maybe je could help. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd rather not, but it's possible. Sheepy: Jupiter: Hmmm... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *What is the worst fate? To be deceased? Or to be alive and cognizant, but unable to move and scream? Orpheus would scream because he does not know, but he cannot.* Arsé-kun: *Also, pain is real.* Sheepy: *Dio has left to find the blueprints, so he doesn't even get to hang out with Dio* Arsé-kun: *His head is just sitting on a cushion, up against another cushion. He can't move, even if he wants to, and doesn't even know why.* Sheepy: Jupiter: Poor Robo Man... Arsé-kun: *Orpheus recognizes that there are people here and starts flashing his eye lights. Hey! Hey!!! H E L P!* Sheepy: Jupiter:....Hmmm?! He's flashing! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Morse code. We hear you, buddy, we're working on helping you. Sheepy: Jupiter: Morse code? Arsé-kun: Raph: It's usually audio, it's a pattern of flashes or beeps to mean specific letters or phrases, basically. Sheepy: Jupiter: I understand now. Sheepy: Jupiter: I am very sorry, Robo Man... I destroyed you. Arsé-kun: Raph: No, you didn't. Arsé-kun: Raph: A little bit of new rust can be removed. You didn't destroy anything. Arsé-kun: Orph: "W H A T" Arsé-kun: Raph: What do you mean "what"... Oh. Oh, you don't know. Um. Sheepy: Jupiter: Mr. Robo Man... Your body was broken by that wolf shaking you around. Dionysus has left to get blue prints of your body. Arsé-kun: Raph: You wouldn't mind giving us a hand figuring out what goes where, would you? *he lightly waves one of Orph's arms to highlight the god-awful pun. he's not apologizing* Arsé-kun: *Orpheus "says" several naughty words in several different languages. Raph does not translate this.* Sheepy: Jupiter: We do not wish to make a “potato head” of you, as humans say…. They probably say this still… probably. Sheepy: Jupiter: So, it's vital that we find your blueprints. Arsé-kun: Raph: That would also indicate a much worse situation, if he were a Mr. Potato-Head. Anyway. Sheepy: Jupiter: Oh, yes... I suppose this may sound foolish... Sheepy: Jupiter:...But would the same magic you used on Dionysus not cure him as well? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not like this, I don't think. I'll try for the sake of science. Sheepy: Jupiter:....... Sheepy: Jupiter: What if we just pick up his soul and move it into a different body? Arsé-kun: Raph: Hs soul is with his head, I'm fairly sure. Arsé-kun: *Raph attempts to heal some of Orph's body and to his surprise, it sort of works? But only sort of. +10 hp.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Interesting! Repairing it manually would be much more effective, but glad to see that this is viable. Sheepy: Jupiter: So, then... We have many ways to help him. Arsé-kun: Raph: It'd probably take everything I've got to make him serviceable. I'd really rather just fix him manually. That wouldn't destroy me. Sheepy: Jupiter: Ah? Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: That heal only did like... 10 hp? That's almost nothing. Sheepy: Jupiter: It's unfortunate... Sheepy: *Dio has returned with a lock box!* Arsé-kun: Raph: You're back quickly! Do you need a towel? Arsé-kun: *raph asks, already getting up to get one* Sheepy: Dio: I brought the blueprints. ... A towel would be great, thanks. Arsé-kun: *Dio is handed a big, thickass towel. beeg* Sheepy: *Dio passes the lockbox and key to Raph before using the towel to try to dry off* Arsé-kun: *Raph opens it. Blueprints! Hooray!* Sheepy: Dio: I don't know how to use them. Arsé-kun: Raph: Great. I can just barely read this, but I'll probably ask you to double-check my translations. Arsé-kun: Raph: If it turns out I can't read this, it'll mean it really is Greek to me. Arsé-kun: *Titlecard: Raphael and Dionysus pull an all-nighter* Arsé-kun: -Saturday, November 20th- Sheepy: Dio: Ugh... I'm so exhausted... and it doesn't feel like we're any closer to finishing this. Arsé-kun: Raph: We're definitely almost there... Definitely... Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... No. No, we definitely need to take another break. This isn't good for either of us. Sheepy: Dio: But isn't him staying like this bad for him...?! Arsé-kun: Raph: We don't have anyone else to take our shift while we recover. We need to stop before we start making mistakes. Arsé-kun: Raph: Good morning, Il. Please don't step into this area. We're working here. Sheepy: Dio: Right, you're right... But I can't stand the thought of leaving him like this... Arsé-kun: Raph: He'll live. It's unfortunate, but we need a break. Sheepy: Il: You are building a gunpla set? Sheepy: Il: It is very easy to lose the pieces... Arsé-kun: Raph: No. This is Dionysus' husband, post-getting torn up by Ignis. I suppose I can see the similarity, though. Sheepy: Il: Dionysus has a husband? He was alone when I was last down here. Arsé-kun: Raph: Apparently, Orpheus was here, but outside. Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il: I wonder where Ignis is... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I don't know. He's usually back by now. Sheepy: Il: It rained last night. Sheepy: Il: I wonder why? There was no forecast for rain. Arsé-kun: Raph: Il. Please provide chains next full moon. No repeats of this. Arsé-kun: Raph: Note I said "provide" and not "please chain him up". Sheepy: Il:......... *He tilts his head slightly. He's searching his database for a response* Arsé-kun: Raph: I could do the chaining procedure. You just need to actually provide. Will that work? Sheepy: Il: I do not want to provide chains for this purpose. Arsé-kun: Raph: Please explain. Sheepy: Il: Please look to Misyr Rex for assistance. Arsé-kun: Raph: Please explain why you will not provide. Sheepy: Il: .........*thinking* Arsé-kun: Raph: I know you have the words for it. You can do it. Sheepy: Il: They are a weapon meant to kill. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I suppose so. We'll need an alternative before next month then. Sheepy: Il: Please look to Misyr Rex for assistance. He is capable of anything. Arsé-kun: Raph: Except when he isn't. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Haha found a weird dog Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] If its our missing red werewolf, returning him would be great. He's grounded. Sheepy: *Misyr sends Raph a selfy of him crouching and doing a peace sign over Ignis, who's face down in the dirt* Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Yeah, that's him. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] haha weird dog Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Weird fuckin' dog. Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] I'll bring him over. Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr found Ignis. Sheepy: Il: Wonderful. You can ask him about the chains. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll be sure to. I wonder if I can get a nap in before he gets here... Sheepy: Dio: I'd like a nap... But if I sleep while Orpheus is like this... Sheepy: Il: He should return soon. Arsé-kun: Raph: Drat. Sheepy: Il: But maybe you can power nap. Arsé-kun: Raph: If I sleep now, I certainly will not be awake before 3 pm. Sheepy: Il: There are many ways to guarantee that you wake up before 3 PM. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not happening. Sheepy: *Something shifts from under the table. It's Jupiter, who forgot he was napping under there as Chii. He's picking up danger nearby... But due to sitting up quickly in a panic, Jupiter hits his head on the bottom of the table with a loud "clunk". ouch.* Arsé-kun: *Raph jumps, dropping whatever pieces he was holding. sheep jumpscare* Sheepy: Jupiter: Ch-chiiiiii!!! There's danger on the horizon...! If we stay here, our only choice will be death!! Sheepy: Dio: Uncle's much more comfortable voicing his fears here, huh... Arsé-kun: Raph: It's just Misyr again..... But if you're concerned, I can go out and make sure it's just him. Sheepy: Jupiter:......... Sheepy: Jupiter: Just him again...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe Noah's with him. He's definitely got Ignis with him. Maybe you're feeling all of them at once. Arsé-kun: *Raph sighs, and goes to stand outside the front door.* Sheepy: *Misyr comes into view, carrying Ignis. He has companions.* Arsé-kun: *Noah is here, copying Misyr's gait the best he can. Look at him, keeping up.* Arsé-kun: *you know how kids flap their arms up and down when walking sometimes? he's also doing that.* Sheepy: Dio: Who is it? Arsé-kun: Raph: The guys we expected. Sheepy: *Misyr arrives!* Arsé-kun: Raph: Hey. How's Ignis? Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, he's alive. Injured, but alive! Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeesh. Let me heal him really quick, then you can bring him in. Sheepy: Misyr: Great, thanks! Arsé-kun: *Ignis is healed!* Arsé-kun: Raph: Just watch where you walk. There's a project across the living room floor. Sheepy: *Misyr enters with Ignis.* Sheepy: Misyr: Project? Arsé-kun: *Raph grabs Noah around the waist and brings him inside. You're not going anywhere else, either* Arsé-kun: Raph: Reconstruction. Sheepy: Misyr: Building, huh... Sheepy: Il: Ignis is finally back... Arsé-kun: *Noah bends down and pats Jupiter on the head. Hello, sheep.* Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... Arsé-kun: Noah: ! Sheepy: Jupiter:...??? Arsé-kun: *Noah pats him again, and then hurries off. Man on a mission* Sheepy: Misyr: Wonder what he's up to. Arsé-kun: *You don't need to wonder! Noah is back a minute or two later, holding a single piece of Il's merch. For once, it is not of Lupin. Shocker, I know* Arsé-kun: Noah: ! *he tugs on Il's sleeve to get his attention* ! Sheepy: Il: You have come to love Van Helsing? He is incredibly popular, just like Lupin. He is #2 most popular among fans. Arsé-kun: *Noah tugs again, and points outside.* Sheepy: Il: His cold demeanor...hm? *He looks in the direction that Noah is pointing* Arsé-kun: *Outside?* Sheepy: *Il goes outside. Incredible! This rarely happens!* Arsé-kun: *Noah goes with him. There! Look there! That sure is a guy!* Sheepy: Il:....? Arsé-kun: *That sure is a guy that looks like your otome guy Van Helsing!* Sheepy: Il: ....! Could it be... Sheepy: Il: Abraham Van Helsing, in the flesh...! Sheepy: Il: The others, I have all met... Other than Cardia... Arsé-kun: *Abraham Van Helsing wants absolutely nothing to do with this conversation, and continues to ignore it to the best of his ability* Sheepy: Il: *He excitedly rushes over to Van* Incredible! He's even cold and distant like the one in the game! Arsé-kun: *Van looks away. Oh. Oh no. He's embarrassed, not that he's gonna show that.* Sheepy: Il: I'm a fan of yours! You helped me learn of love! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *raph, perfecting a stealth check to eavesdrop,* Arsé-kun: Van: .... Is that all you came over here for? Sheepy: Il: ....? Sheepy: Il: Would it be an issue if it was? Arsé-kun: Van: .... I'll permit it this once. It isn't every day I hear from someone who actually likes me in some form. Sheepy: Il: You ranked #2 in the popularity polls. Arsé-kun: Van: That's a surprise. Sheepy: Il: Unfortunately, they didn't give the option to vote for everyone to box pushers like me... Sheepy: Il:....So I ended up voting for Lupin. Arsé-kun: *Van opts not to comment on this* Sheepy: Il: He was #1. Arsé-kun: *Noah is lost.* Arsé-kun: Van: I didn't keep up with that at all. #2, huh.. Sheepy: Il: You are beloved by fans for your cold outside, which hides a caring and compassionate individual inside. Sheepy: Il: Furthermore, you are one of the few LIs to have a kabedon scene, which is a vital addition for any otome game. The other two were Saint-Germain and Herlock Sholmes. Sheepy: Il: Yes? Arsé-kun: Van: Was the werewolf from your household? Sheepy: Il: Yes. His name is Ignis Carbunculus. He is a close companion of mine. Sheepy: Il: Did he harm you? It was beyond his control if he did. Arsé-kun: Van: No, he did not. When he was found this morning, he was badly hurt. I'm not quite sure what manner of man or beast would be able to make that kind of mark on a lycanthrope. Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il: Oh, yes... Sheepy: Il: That one I can answer. Sheepy: Il: The culprit is neither man nor beast. Sheepy: Il: The identity of the culprit is Dionysus. He is inside, sitting at a table. Arsé-kun: Van: ... Is that merely his name, or the genuine deity? Sheepy: Il: Deity. He looks nothing like the one from Kami Aso... Arsé-kun: Van: .... ... ... That explains a lot, actually. Sheepy: Il: .........? What kind of damage did he deal? Arsé-kun: Van: The werewolf had a particularly bad wound that reasonably would have healed at least partially by now. It hadn't even started to heal. Sheepy: Il: What.............? Sheepy: Il: But he is merely a god of wine........ Arsé-kun: Van: There has never been a Greek deity with only one station. Sheepy: Il: What??? Arsé-kun: Van: At least, not on Mt. Olympus. Sheepy: Il: I am unaware of any other jobs that he has. Arsé-kun: *Noah has gotten distracted and is watching a toad on the ground. Fantastic stuff.* Sheepy: Il: I could never ask him, though. Arsé-kun: Van: If I recall correctly, he has death, rebirth, and madness under his name. Likely more. Sheepy: Il: Death....... Arsé-kun: Van: The werewolf should consider himself lucky. He survived it. Sheepy: Il: To think that they would entrust such an important job to a drunk. Arsé-kun: Van: No one said deities were smart. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Raph has been lurking nearby, sitting in a tree and eavesdropping to make sure nothing happens. As soon as he's sure nothing is going to happen here, he leaves the scene with that nat 20 stealth check* Arsé-kun: Van: Regardless, please attempt to keep the werewolf indoors on nights like that. He is a danger to anyone who happens to live nearby, even if he doesn't intend to be. Sheepy: Il: We will request this from Misyr. Arsé-kun: Van: I'm sure people will appreciate it. Sheepy: Il: However, Misyr rarely leaves home at night. Arsé-kun: Noah: ... *guilty and sheepish expression* Arsé-kun: *Noah tugs on Il's sleeve and gestures to his pants pocket. Phone please* Sheepy: Il: You wish to play games on my phone? Arsé-kun: *Noah shakes his head* Sheepy: Il: .........? Arsé-kun: *Noah mimes texting* Sheepy: *Il passes him the phone* Arsé-kun: Noah: *typing* "MY FAULT. I WAS WHY HE WOULD ALWAYS HAVE TO LEAVE." Sheepy: Il: Misyr........... lied? Sheepy: Il: It was not his people? Arsé-kun: Noah: "THAT TOO." Arsé-kun: Noah: "BOTH. HE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ME THOUGH." Arsé-kun: Noah: "HIS PEOPLE BEING WHERE THEY WERE WAS ALSO MY FAULT. SORRY." Sheepy: Il: ..........I understand. Sheepy: Il: *He flashes Noah a smile* Misyr would never lie. He is a demon king overflowing in kindness. I owe him a great deal. Arsé-kun: Noah: "HE IS VERY KIND. HE DID NOT KICK ME OUT FOR WHAT I DID TO HIM AND HIS PEOPLE." Sheepy: Il: What did you do to him? Arsé-kun: Noah: ........ Arsé-kun: Noah: "I WISH I COULD SPEAK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY INCONVENENT." Sheepy: Il: Has Raphael examined your throat? He may be able to fix it. Arsé-kun: Van: May I ask? Sheepy: Il: Yes? Arsé-kun: Van: About that last statement? Sheepy: Il: He is unable to speak. Sheepy: Il: I do not believe he was always like this... Arsé-kun: Van: Oh, that I can answer. A high amount of fluid intake helps with that. Just avoid caffeine. Sheepy: Il: What is wrong with caffeine? Arsé-kun: Van: It doesn't help if someone is trying to heal their throat is all. Sheepy: Il: Ah, so Misyr is okay... Sheepy: Il: He mainly drinks coffee. Arsé-kun: Van: That is a running trend these days. Sheepy: Il: It is? Arsé-kun: Van: It is. Sheepy: Il: I do not like coffee. Arsé-kun: Van: Neither do I. Arsé-kun: *Noah has found the camera function and is trying to get a picture of this toad. He is verrrrrry bad at this* Sheepy: Il: It's probably healthier like that. Arsé-kun: Van: It certainly is. Sheepy: Il:.....By the way, Noah. Sheepy: Il: If you had two of every animal on the Ark... Sheepy: Il: ...How did you keep the fish alive? Arsé-kun: Noah: .......... Sheepy: Il:....Also. Arsé-kun: Noah: "THERE WERE A FEW SECTIONS OF THE ARK WITH POOLS. LAKE WATER, OCEAN WATER, RIVER WATER. PUT THEM IN THERE." Sheepy: Il: How did you prevent the animals from eating each other? Arsé-kun: Noah: "WE DID OUR BEST." Sheepy: Il: Amazing... Arsé-kun: *Van Helsing processing the half of this conversation that he's able to hear* Sheepy: Il: Did you have koalas? Arsé-kun: Noah: "WHICH IS THAT" Sheepy: Il: Big ears. Big nose. Grey. Arsé-kun: *Il earns a blank stare from Noah. Nothing you said helped.* Sheepy: Il:...... Sheepy: Il: Koala... Sheepy: Il: It's .... Sheepy: Il: Try googling "koala". Sheepy: Il: Misyr thinks that they're ugly. Arsé-kun: Noah: ? ?? ?? Sheepy: Il: I can google it for you. Arsé-kun: *Noah nods* Sheepy: *Il shows Noah how to use google!* Arsé-kun: Noah: .... ? ???? Arsé-kun: *Noah points at a Koala* Arsé-kun: Noah: ?????? Sheepy: Il: That's a koala. Arsé-kun: Noah: ????????? Sheepy: Il:.....Did you not have koalas? Arsé-kun: *Noah shakes his head* Sheepy: Il: I see... Misyr knows someone who can show you one. Arsé-kun: Noah: ! Sheepy: Il: Another question, if you don't mind... Arsé-kun: *Noah tilts his head. ?* Sheepy: Il: How did you replace the dead trees? Arsé-kun: Noah: ....? Sheepy: Il: Presumably the flood washed away the trees... Did it not? Arsé-kun: Noah: *typing in the google searchbar because it's open* "SOME" Sheepy: Il: What a struggle that must have been. Arsé-kun: Raph: Are you two still out here? *he's back!* Sheepy: Il: Koalas were not on the ark. Arsé-kun: Raph: That doesn't surprise me. They didn't evolve into their current forms until much later. Sheepy: Il: What.... Sheepy: Il: So... Arsé-kun: Raph: Plenty of animals have gone extinct since then, and plenty more have evolved to fill ecological niches. It's really not a surprise that animals change.- Sheepy: Il: ....A tsuchinoko could have been on the Ark. Arsé-kun: Raph: Maybe? Sheepy: Il: And only Noah got to see these animals. Arsé-kun: Noah: :c Sheepy: Il:? Sheepy: Il: Are you saddened? Sheepy: Il: By the way, did Misyr agree to help? Arsé-kun: Raph: He avoided the question completely. You would have better luck asking. Sheepy: Il: But he is so kind... Why? Sheepy: Il: He seems very fond of you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Sometimes he just doesn't like to answer me. Sheepy: Il: I wonder why... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd like to know that, too... Sheepy: Il: You could ask him. Arsé-kun: Noah: "HE WON'T TELL. I WON'T." Sheepy: Il: Misyr is very secretive... At times, it worries me just how little I know about him. He knows everything about me, but all I know about him is what is on the surface. Arsé-kun: Noah: "HE HAS A LOT OF FAMILY MEMBERS. I CAN SHARE THAT." Sheepy: Il: He also knows someone who has a koala, so you may be able to see one up close. Sheepy: Il: Misyr believes that they are ugly and stupid. Arsé-kun: Raph: They're extremely stupid, unfortunately. Sheepy: Il: That's too bad... Maybe we should find a different animal to show Noah... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, what're we talking about? Arsé-kun: Raph: Koalas. Sheepy: Misyr: Those things? Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: They don't have a single wrinkle in their brains. Poor things. Sheepy: Misyr: Why do they even exist? Arsé-kun: Raph: I have no idea. Sheepy: Misyr: Beddy's got one. It's named Baby. It's an ugly little thing. Arsé-kun: *Raph has decided to look up why Koalas exist* Arsé-kun: Raph: It turns out they reduce excess plants and they fertilize ground-level plantlife. Sheepy: Misyr: Huh. Who knew! Arsé-kun: Raph: Us now. We will never use this knowledge. Sheepy: Misyr: Nor will Baby! Arsé-kun: Raph: That thing probably has never had a single thought in it's life. Sheepy: Misyr: It hasn't. Sheepy: *They go back inside!* Arsé-kun: *Ignis is sitting at the kitchen island/room divider/shut fuck, eating his body weight in food. Good morning bastard* Sheepy: Il: Ignis. You're awake. I'm so happy. Arsé-kun: Ignis: *mmrrff* Sheepy: Il: Are you feeling better? Arsé-kun: Ignis: My jaw hurts. Sheepy: Il: Dionysus did that. Arsé-kun: Ignis: I deserved it. I knew somethin' was gonna happen... Sheepy: Il: That's too bad... Arsé-kun: *Ignis feels bad about the whole thing* Sheepy: Il: Worry not. Misyr will help you next time. Sheepy: Misyr:....Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: He volunteered you to help out next full moon. Sheepy: Misyr: That... will be very difficult. Arsé-kun: Noah: ? Sheepy: Misyr: I generally avoid sticking around at night because staying out too long could cause problems for my people.... Arsé-kun: *Noah stares at him but doesn't do anything* Arsé-kun: Raph: It ain't like you have to be there that night. Just help with the set up. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahh? So I don't have to be there at night? Sheepy: Misyr: Just so you know, I absolutely, positively, must return before 8 PM. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's fine. Sheepy: Misyr: Technically, 9 PM is the absolute limit, bud I like sneaking in a quick nap... Arsé-kun: Raph: Speaking of which..... I'm gonna do that now. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? You do look tired. Sheepy: Misyr: You stayed up all night playing with bionicles, huh? Arsé-kun: Raph: May as well have. Arsé-kun: *Raph approaches Misyr but pauses* Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't mind if I take up space, do you? Sheepy: Misyr: No, go ahead! Sheepy: Misyr: It's your furniture, after all! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, one day, I should invite you to my house! Or, well, I would if I had a personal residence. Arsé-kun: *Raph plops down right next to Misyr.* Arsé-kun: Raph: I'd still accept it anyway. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... What do you mean you don't have a residence? Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? What kind of demon king would have a residence? Sheepy: Misyr: They live and sleep in their office, basically. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Oh, that's how you meant it. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha! What I'd do for a real home! Arsé-kun: Raph: I mean... Door's always open. Sheepy: Misyr:....Ah? Really? Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would I say no? Sheepy: Misyr:....Isn't it pretty crowded? Arsé-kun: Raph: No? Sheepy: Misyr:... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, being a frequent guest is good enough for me. Sheepy: Misyr: Even so... The beds look super cozy here... I'm jealous! Arsé-kun: *Raph gives him a thumbs-up* Sheepy: Misyr: The floors aren't really built for sleeping on... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... .... What? Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, do you ever do that? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure. Sometimes I'd be working really late and I'd really need that break. Sheepy: Misyr: Isn't it uncomfortable? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure, but it's not like there's a choice in the matter. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, exactly! Sheepy: Misyr: If I had a choice, I'd definitely sleep in a bed... Oh, yes, but I couldn't. Arsé-kun: Raph: Because you're too big? Sheepy: Misyr: No. I would never do that until I made sure my all of my people had a comfortable place to sleep. Sheepy: Misyr: Until they have a place to rest, it's the floor for me! Arsé-kun: *This is so noble can we get 5 likes, all from raph* Sheepy: Misyr: I can't help but be envious, anyway. Arsé-kun: *Noah starts investigating the disaster that is a robot reconstruction zone. what fuck this* Arsé-kun: Noah: ?.. Sheepy: Il: He is a robot. Arsé-kun: Noah: *Ah.* Sheepy: Il: I wonder if a second wolf could rein in Ignis... Arsé-kun: Ignis: When we were on campus, I'd usually be hanging out with Lobo! Arsé-kun: Ignis: Sometimes that little fox, too. What's his face. Or whatever wolves were there. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Why do you think I didn't have a body count? Sheepy: Il: I get it. Sheepy: Il: So we just need more wolves. Arsé-kun: Ignis: There was another fox, but he's kinda a bitch. Arsé-kun: Ignis: And once in a while, a big fuckin' wolf. Don't remember his name either. Arsé-kun: Noah: ! ! ! Sheepy: Il:....? Did you remember something? Arsé-kun: Noah: "I LIKE WOLVES." Sheepy: Il: Can any of them text and meet up with you right before you transform? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Probably? Usually at least one of 'em makes it. Sheepy: Il: But this time they didn't. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Well, duh. They ain't here. Sheepy: Il: You can't invite them over? Arsé-kun: Ignis: I could, but who knows where they are. Sheepy: Il: It is worth a shot. Sheepy: Il: They may come to you anyway. Arsé-kun: *Ignis starts texting one-handed. the other hand is for food to mouth operations* Sheepy: Misyr: Just be careful aroujd that blue wolf. He growls and snarls at me. Sheepy: Misyr: He bites people, too. Arsé-kun: Ignis: He's just shy. Some people scare him. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Seriously? Shy??? Arsé-kun: Ignis: He's not a people wolf. Never has been. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe that's why he bit Holmes. Sheepy: Il: He avoids me as well. Arsé-kun: Ignis: No idea 'bout either. I didn't ask. Sheepy: Misyr: Makes sense. Did any of them agree to staying with you? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Not yet. Sheepy: Shuu: [text: to Ignis] Hehe ⭐️In your dreams, maybe ⭐️ Arsé-kun: Ignis: [text: to Shuu] Unhelpful, thanks. Sheepy: Shuu: [text: Ignis] You're welcome ⭐️ Sheepy: Marrok: [text: to Ignis] wbere are yoh? Arsé-kun: *Ignis forwards Marrok an address. In the meantime, Yaiba sends Ignis a solid paragraph of text. TLDR: I have no money to travel.* Sheepy: Marrok: [text: to Ignis] ok. I can't drjve sk I wjll have ro walk there. :) Arsé-kun: Ignis: [text: to Marrok] Are you far?? Sheepy: Marrok: [text: to Ignis] I don't know. I'll fjnd ojt when I go there. Sheepy: Marrok: [text: to Ignis] are yoh lookinf for me tosay? I will be a while. Arsé-kun: Ignis: [text: to Marrok] Take your time. Ain't gotta be today Sheepy: Marrok: [text: to Ignis] okag. no prkblem. Sheepy: Marrok: [text: to Ignis] I will be there Arsé-kun: Ignis: I got one willing to show up so far. The rest don't got phones or said no. Sheepy: Il: One is enough, right? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Should be.. Arsé-kun: *A few hours later!* Sheepy: *Finally, the doorbwll rings!* Arsé-kun: *Ignis comes barreling through the house to get it! Who door? Who door??* Sheepy: Marrok: I'm here, woof! I ran! Arsé-kun: Ignis: You made it..! Arsé-kun: Ignis: Come in! Just, uh. Watch where you walk. The guy I found last night's still a lego project on the floor. Sheepy: Marrok: Lego? Arsé-kun: Ignis: ... He's still a project on the floor. Sheepy: Marrok: I'll be careful, woof! I won't step on him! Arsé-kun: *behold, robot restoration project.* Sheepy: Marrok:....Huh? *He's finally walked in. He's staring at Misyr* Arsé-kun: *Misyr, who's still trapped in that seat because Raph's still sleeping against him. That's so tragic. What a shame.* Sheepy: Marrok: It's that guy! Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: Noah: .....? Sheepy: Marrok: The guy I lent my wallet to! Arsé-kun: Noah: ! Sheepy: Misyr:?! Sheepy: Misyr: You...! I was going to return it the next time I saw you! Sheepy: Marrok:...Huh? I haven't struggled without it, but if you say so, woof! Arsé-kun: Ignis: You guys know each other? Sheepy: Marrok: No, I just gave him my wallet because he seemed desperate! Arsé-kun: Ignis: ... Arsé-kun: Ignis: ... Woof? Sheepy: Marrok: Huh? Is that weird, woof? Arsé-kun: Ignis: I don't think I'm allowed to judge. I nearly killed a guy. Sheepy: Marrok: For a while, that was normal. Sheepy: *Misyr pulls out the wallet and passes it to Marrok* Arsé-kun: *Wallet get!* Sheepy: Misyr:...Huh, he must've had a long night... Arsé-kun: Ignis: ... Also my fault. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah... I mean, we just have to fix a robot, right? No sweat. I know someone who could. Arsé-kun: Jack: *from the sidelines* Oh, now you offer that info? Over ten hours later? Sheepy: Misyr:... Sheepy: Misyr: *innocent humming* Arsé-kun: Ignis: Aw, shut up. He brought me back, right? He wasn't here before that. Arsé-kun: Ignis: If he was, that wouldn't've happened or something maybe. Sheepy: Misyr: I knew you were on my side! Arsé-kun: Ignis: For now. Later? Who knows. Sheepy: Misyr: Be nice to me! Arsé-kun: Ignis: I don't mean on purpose! Arsé-kun: Ignis: The full moon might've passed, but it don't end that easily..! Sheepy: Misyr: What? Really? Arsé-kun: Ignis: The day after is basically a full moon on discount! Sheepy: Misyr: Are you transforming soon? I can only stick around 'till 8! Arsé-kun: Ignis: I could probably do it ahead of time, but.... Sheepy: Marrok:...Woof? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Woof? Sheepy: Marrok: So soon? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Yeah? I can do it when I want other than this nonsense. Sheepy: Marrok: Me too, woof... Arsé-kun: Ignis: But I shouldn't in here! It's too cramped. Sheepy: Marrok: You can do it whenever you want! Sheepy: Marrok: However.... Sheepy: Marrok: ...You must make sure not to burn my clothes, woof. Arsé-kun: Ignis: You'd better put them somewhere else, then. Sheepy: Marrok: So not in this house? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Uh... Arsé-kun: *Noah pats the couch. Right here?* Sheepy: Marrok: That works! Arsé-kun: *Raph's peeking at everything going on, but hasn't made a move to prove that he's conscious yet. He is Observing* Sheepy: *Marrok takes off his shirt!* Arsé-kun: Noah: ?! ;;; Sheepy: Marrok: ...Woof? Arsé-kun: Jack: You ain't me. You can't just do that in everybody's face. Sheepy: Marrok:.....? Arsé-kun: *Jack takes off his face bandages. Look at all that nothing.* Sheepy: Marrok: *He tilts his head* But... Sheepy: Marrok:.....I'm unable to be a wolf when wearing my human skin, woof! Arsé-kun: Jack: If I wanted to see nude ass today, I'd ask for it. Sheepy: Marrok: I'm not one of those wolves that goes "grawwrrr" and busts out of his clothes during a transformation... Arsé-kun: Ignis: That'd be a waste of clothes! Sheepy: Marrok: That too! Arsé-kun: Jack: Okay, fine, do what you want! Sheepy: Marrok: Woof! Thanks a lot! *He removes his shoes and pants and becomes a wolf! Neat!* Arsé-kun: *Nobody looked at that.* Arsé-kun: *Ignis follows suit, minus the stripping part. It's magic, bitch* Sheepy: *...A large wolf! Big. Fwuffy.* Arsé-kun: Noah: ! !!! !!!! ♥ Sheepy: Il: A second werewolf... Arsé-kun: *Ignis starts sniffing Marrok. Where have you been?* Sheepy: *Marrok watches for a bit before sniffing him back.* Arsé-kun: *Noah wants to. Pet wolve.* Sheepy: *Other than his large size and strange, out of place horns, Marrok seems fairly harmless! Try petting him?* Arsé-kun: *Noah doesn't care about either of those things! This is a wolf and he must pet.* Sheepy: *Marrok appears to be excited about being pet! Hello!* Arsé-kun: Noah: *hello!!!* Arsé-kun: *Two large wolves exit set. Noah follows them. Jack does not exist unless specifically mentioned.* Sheepy: Il: I hope they have fun. Arsé-kun: *At least one of them will.* Sheepy: Misyr: Well, once Raphael wakes up, we can let him know that that plotline has been resolved. Sheepy: Il:.....? ..... Arsé-kun: *Raph, clearly awake, doing nothing to correct Misyr, and scrunching up his face to repress a grin* Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il: Misyr... Sheepy: Misyr: Ahaha, yes? What do you need from this lovable demon lord? Sheepy: Il:..Lying is no good. Sheepy: Misyr: Ghk?! Sheepy: Il: Raphael is clearly awake... saying that he is not is a lie... Arsé-kun: *Misyr can feel slight shaking to his left from silent laughter* Sheepy: Misyr:....H-how long have you been awake...?! Arsé-kun: Raph: *srrrk* Only... A few minutes...? Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't notice! Arsé-kun: Raph: I know. Arsé-kun: *Raph stretches and shifts off of Misyr. You're free, Misyr* Sheepy: Misyr: Did you rest well? Arsé-kun: Raph: Sure did! Sheepy: Misyr: Wonderful! Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hm? :) Sheepy: Misyr: About the robot... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm gonna get back to that as soon as I move. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you need help? Arsé-kun: Raph: Moving? Or with Orpheus? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes. But mostly the second one. Arsé-kun: Raph: Any amount of help would be stellar. Arsé-kun: *Raph gets up and stretches upwards. His wings pop out to do the same thing. (to an animal voice) oooh big stretch* Sheepy: Misyr: One of my family members knows a lot about... well, everything. Arsé-kun: Raph: If he's willing! Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry. He will be, so long as you pay the price. Arsé-kun: Raph: That. That's ominous. Sheepy: Misyr: He will request information in return. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's fine! I love exchanging data! Sheepy: Misyr: That's what you think now. Arsé-kun: Raph: You underestimate how much spare data I have. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, that's true... Sheepy: Misyr:...One sec. *He calls Mint* Arsé-kun: *The phone is picked up on the fourth ring. A pause. Meow!* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nyyyyyyello! Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, hi. Misyr speaking. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Grandpa! Hi! Mewlin here, I picked up for Mint. How can he help ya? Sheepy: Misyr: Does he know anything about, eh... Sheepy: *Misyr glances at Orpheus* Arsé-kun: Raph: Funky Greek Cyborgs? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Probably, but lemme ask! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *covering the phone* Mint, Misyr wants to know if you got data on fixing robots. Cyborgs. Yeah. Meow! Sheepy: Mint: Cyborgs... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: If not, you're probably about to! Sheepy: Mint:...*He's thinking on it* Sheepy: Mint: I have information on it. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mint says he has info! What can we get in return? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I just gave back the wallet I was lended, so I officially have no money. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Not money! Information! Data! Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh... Sheepy: Misyr:.. Arsé-kun: Raph: What's up? Sheepy: Misyr: They want information in return... Arsé-kun: Raph: I've got over three-fourths of Heaven's history memorized, I got at least three papers on the properties of angel feathers, and I've got a statue that was a guy once. Sheepy: Misyr: What? Arsé-kun: Raph: I think I can pay for you, I said. Sheepy: *Misyr relays this information to Mewlin* Arsé-kun: *And Mewlin relays it to Mint before putting the phone on speaker to save the effort* Sheepy: Mint: This sounds satisfactory. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: We'll be there shortly! Sheepy: Misyr: Great, thanks. Arsé-kun: Raph: *leaning real close so he can also hear* But we didn't even give them my address. Sheepy: Misyr: Don't worry. They'll find us. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's also concerning. Sheepy: Misyr: It's because I'm here! Arsé-kun: Raph: What... Sheepy: Il: Be careful. Someone is coming. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yep, we're expecting that. Thanks, Il! Sheepy: Misyr: How speedy! Sheepy: *Mint knocks on the door* Arsé-kun: *Raph strolls over to get the door!* Sheepy: Mint: ...You do not appear to be a cyborg. Sheepy: Mint: How unfortunate. I was hoping to meet one in the flesh. Sheepy: Mint: Misyr Rex requested my presence. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you can. Both of them are just inside! Arsé-kun: *Raph lets Mint in. Mewlin catches up a second later- He got distracted* Arsé-kun: *Misyr's right there, Raph points out, and the cyborg is down here!* Sheepy: Mint: Both of them... Misyr Rex can wait. I must analyze every square inch of this cyborg. *He carefully approaches Orpheus* Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, of course I can! As a demon king, I am very patient. Arsé-kun: *Raph joins him next to Orpheus. Mewlin goes around all this and plops down next to Misyr* Sheepy: Mint: Strange that the demon king is no demon... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't mind it. I don't think a better word exists. Sheepy: Misyr: I get that a lot! My kind heart makes people doubt it... but I really am a cruel demon lord! Sheepy: Mint: Although... Sheepy: Mint: It's possible you are... Sheepy: Mint:....More importantly. Arsé-kun: Raph: More importantly! This. Sheepy: Mint: This man is badly damaged. What happened? Please tell me everything in full detail. I must know everything. *He pulls out a notepad and pen* I will be able to assist you in repairs. Arsé-kun: Raph: A particularly large and on fire werewolf grabbed him around here- *he circles around the torso with his hand* and shook him to pieces. He definitely crunched a bunch of the smaller stuff. Arsé-kun: Raph: The werewolf in question's in another room, but I don't think it's a good time to ask for his input. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Is that why it smells so wolfy in here? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, it is. Sheepy: Mint: *He pulls out a book from his sleeve* Sheepy: Mint: This one contains information about cyborgs. Sheepy: Mint: *He starts flipping through its pages* This includes their creation and repair. Arsé-kun: *Raph really wants to look, but respects Mint's personal space* Sheepy: Mint:......Are you disinterested in looking? Arsé-kun: Raph: I want to look. but I didn't think you wanted me all that close. Sheepy: Mint: You can approach me. Arsé-kun: *Raph gets into Mint's personal space. He wanna see* Sheepy: *There's tidy notes and detailed drawings of cyborgs and their parts, including how they fit together.* Arsé-kun: *Raph starts copying his notes.* Sheepy: Mint: I was given this information in return for data about.... what was it...? Sheepy: Mint: I recall that it was considered incredibly valuable. Sheepy: Mint: Ah, yes. Which style of flirting is most effective for actually getting a girlfriend. Sheepy: Mint: Apollo seemed conflicted about the data provided to him. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... *snrk* Oh, Apollo. He still hasn't figured out the basic rules? That poor man. Sheepy: Mint: I have gotten all of the first hand experience I desire of romance and dating. I am disinterested in the topic except from the perspective of others. Arsé-kun: Raph: That's fair! It's not for everybody! Sheepy: Mint: Is this book of use to you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Definitely! It's even got information the blueprints don't! Arsé-kun: *Raphael is delighted* Sheepy: Mint: I can assist you in repairing him, as well. Arsé-kun: Raph: Please do. He's probably miserable. Sheepy: Mint: Yes... one last thing. Arsé-kun: Raph: Uh-huh? Sheepy: Mint: 6 should not be allowed to help. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Yeah, that's fair. Sheepy: Misyr: What did I do?! Arsé-kun: Raph: Nothing! Sheepy: Misyr: Then why can't I help...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Have you built a robot before? Sheepy: Misyr:.......Have you? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, actually! Arsé-kun: Raph: But not a cyborg! Sheepy: Misyr: How talented you are! Sheepy: Misyr: I have as well! Sheepy: Mint: What you did back there was not building, 6. Sheepy: Mint: You dropped and scattered the pieces everywhere. I never found some of them. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin just :3c s. He ain't inputting* Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr: Fine, fine, I'll be moral support, then. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Me, too! Nyou can do it! Sheepy: *Misyr goes and sits in the corner to do what he's best at: mope and be oblivious to his tail swishing from frustration* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: .... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin's just watching Misyr's tail from his spot on the chair.* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Arsé-kun: *A giant, fluffy cat lands on Misyr's tail! Mewlin caught it! He got the thing!* Sheepy: Misyr: Hyeeek! *He jumps! He wasn't expecting that!* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin jumps because Misyr jumps! Mao!* Sheepy: Misyr: *He quickly tucks his tail under him* That's not a prop! I can feel it! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin tries to get at it anyway. Take this paw! And this! tuch* Sheepy: Misyr: You wouldn't like it if I grabbed your tail!!! You stop that!! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: I wanna catch it! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: ....... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin headbutts Misyr. Hey. Hello.* Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, what, what? Arsé-kun: *Mewlin rubs against Misyr.* Sheepy: Misyr: Do you need something? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: mraaaow. Sheepy: Misyr:......... Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, yes.... Sheepy: Misyr: I forgot to apologize to Grandpa, didn't I. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: myaaa! Arsé-kun: *Mewlin puts a paw on Misyr's leg and just stares at him* Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, yes, what is it? Arsé-kun: *Mewlin seems frustrated* Sheepy: Misyr: I can't understand you right now. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin swishes his tail, still frustrated* Sheepy: Misyr: Whaaaattt?? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nya! Myaaaa! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't speak cat... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin walks away. Mint, he's coming.* Sheepy: Mint: *He looks over at Mewlin and stares really hard* Sheepy: Mint: No cat hair around the pieces. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Meaaaaow. Sheepy: Mint: If you so desire to exist around them, shave yourself and return. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Myaaaaaaaaaaaa! Sheepy: Mint: I am thankful for your understanding. I will look forward to your return after you shave. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Miaaow.... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin goes back to Misyr's corner and sulks* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh, you just have to wait until he's done working on that guy. Shouldn't be so long, right? Sheepy: Misyr: You just need to be patient. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin loafs and mopes* Sheepy: Misyr: You came to keep Mint company, right? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Meow. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: .... ! !! Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Myaaaaaaa! Sheepy: Misyr:??? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mya! Meowow! Sheepy: Mint:........ Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Aow! Sheepy: Mint: Oh, yes... That is concerning... Arsé-kun: Raph: ...? Sheepy: Mint: Without a watchful eye, he may end up a feast for a werewolf... Sheepy: Mint:...Or roadkill. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nya! Sheepy: Mint: Although, the last time a werewolf fought him, I found Meril with a man gored on his antlers. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... What's this about, now? Sheepy: Mint: So probably, werewolves are in more danger... Ah. Grandpa is very concerned about Meril. We left him home alone. Sheepy: Misyr: You WHAT? Sheepy: Mint: He was very quiet tonight. It was easy to forget that he was there. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Meow? Myaow? Sheepy: Mint: By now, he has certainly recovered from his injuries that he attained when he was hit by a car recently. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mya... Sheepy: Mint: He is out there wandering somewhere... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Nyao! Sheepy: Mint: Thise two werewolves are out as well, right? Sheepy: Misyr: They shouldn't be. Arsé-kun: Raph: I didn't hear the backdoor open. Sheepy: Mint: They are probably fine then. Arsé-kun: *Mewlin does a little hop and Blips out of existance* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, Mewlin left... Arsé-kun: *Mewlin blips back straight onto Misyr's lap. He has a piece of broken plank-wood in his mouth.* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *muffled* miooow. Sheepy: Misyr: What's this? Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know what to do with this. Sheepy: Mint: Our door was bashed down... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Moow. Sheepy: Misyr: Is that bad??? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mrah! Arsé-kun: *Raph has to pause to get blown-over cat fur off of the project. nuisance* Sheepy: Misyr: You'd think that Dionysus would be helping, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Where IS he, anyway? Sheepy: Misyr: No clue. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll go looking next time I get a break. Sheepy: Mint: You can take a break. I can take over for you. Arsé-kun: Raph: I just got back to work. Sheepy: Mint: Let's not worry about him, then. Arsé-kun: Raph: We can worry after. Sheepy: Mint: Yes... Sheepy: *Misyr's looking at an old looking stopwatch* Arsé-kun: *Mewlin sniffs it and then sneezes* Sheepy: Misyr: Don't sneeze on me. Gross. Sheepy: Misyr:...?! 8:50?! Arsé-kun: Raph: You gotta be back by nine, right? Go home! Sheepy: Misyr: Right, right, of course!! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll see you tomorrow if you feel like showing up. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe I will! Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll look forward to it! Sheepy: *Misyr dashes out* Arsé-kun: Mewlin: :3 ? Sheepy: Mint: Had he not left sooner, he would have caused great property damage. Arsé-kun: Raph: Right. That. I've only seen him do that once.. Arsé-kun: Raph: What's up with that, anyway? Sheepy: Mint: Our ancestor, Myrrdin.. Sheepy: Mint: He was cursed. His curses were numerous in number and I suppose they overflowed onto his descendents... Sheepy: Mint: However.... Sheepy: Mint: Misyr's condition feels less like a curse and more like... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know what to call it, either. I've never seen anything like his in all my years. Sheepy: Mint: A consequence of his actions. Or maybe... Sheepy: Mint:.....I have been unable to get a blood sample. Arsé-kun: Raph: There's no way he'd let me do it then either, I bet. Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... What about Noah? Sheepy: Mint: Noah? Sheepy: Mint: What about him? Arsé-kun: Raph: Could we get a blood sample off of him? Sheepy: Mint:....? Sheepy: Mint: They are very different... Arsé-kun: Raph: It can't hurt to run a few hypothesis through the wringer. Sheepy: Mint: No... it can't hurt. Sheepy: Mint: However, here is what I can say. Sheepy: Mint: Before his disappearance, he was your average wizard. Other than the small amount of incubus blood he had, Misyr was not a demon. Sheepy: Mint: He was almost entirely human. Arsé-kun: Raph: What sort of external factors could cause that though... Sheepy: Mint: According to 3, he seemed incredibly concerned about something before his disappearance. Supposedly, he had seen visions that led him to believe that all human life on earth would eventually be wiped out from some event. Sheepy: Mint: He returned like this. Sheepy: Mint: Personally... This is just a theory... Sheepy: Mint: I think he tampered with something he was not supposed to in hopes that it would give him the strength to protect humans. Sheepy: Mint: Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: Noah keeps insisting things are his own fault. He, like Misyr, isn't going into any sort of actual details, so I think he's directly involved here. Sheepy: Mint: Noah... like the one from the Old Testament. Sheepy: Mint: This is his ghost, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Raph: The very same one. He's very physical now. I'm not sure what happened. Sheepy: Mint: He seems to trigger a change within Misyr. Sheepy: Mint: Qh, yes, there's another thing about Misyr. Sheepy: Mint: Are you aware that he's a nudist? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... What? Sheepy: Mint: Those robes you always see him wear... Sheepy: Mint: That is his skin. Sheepy: Mint: He is nude. Arsé-kun: *Raph turns to look the other way. He's thinking about this* Sheepy: Mint: Oh, yes. On occasion, he does wear clothing. It's a subtle difference. Very hard to tell, but you can through vibe. For example, that sweater he likes to wear is real. Arsé-kun: *Raph, having turned about 4 shades darker and trying very hard not to think about it,* Sheepy: Mint: Oh, yes. Arsé-kun: *raph having to stop working for a minute so he can stop thinking about this. he's dying squirtle* Sheepy: Mint: His hair is naturally white and grey. The purple is not dye, I think. It's probably caused by whatever induces those transformations of his. Arsé-kun: Raph: And those are on a timer. Sheepy: Mint: Maybe. Sheepy: Mint: It may also be based on how long he can keep up that humanoid form of his. Arsé-kun: Raph: Both? Sheepy: Mint: Both... Sheepy: Mint:...We should probably avoid telling him of this conversation. Sheepy: Mint: I let many secrets of his slip. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, definitely. But wait, last thing. Sheepy: Mint: Yes? Arsé-kun: Raph: The one time he changed in front of me, he was complaining that he "still had time". Just before it, he'd been consulting his watch. Sheepy: Mint: So the schedule isn't a definite thing. It can be influenced. Arsé-kun: Raph: He did tell me other stuff, but.... .... Let's save it for when he allows it. Sheepy: Mint: Too bad.. Sheepy: Mint: Have you been able to ask Noah anything yet? Sheepy: Mint: I have yet to meet him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Noah refuses to talk about things involving Misyr. Just says it's his own fault. Sheepy: Mint: I see... But maybe he will let me get a blood sample from him. Arsé-kun: Raph: We could ask when we're done. Arsé-kun: *It takes a couple more hours, but they finish!!!* Sheepy: Mint: He’s fixed. Arsé-kun: Raph: He's fixed..... Sheepy: Mint: However... Maybe he needs rest, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: Let's give him a bit. We can come back. Arsé-kun: -Sunday, November 21st- Sheepy: *Misyr is having a great time trying to figure out a way to grt free coffee.* Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets a text!* Sheepy: *Misyr checks it* Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] YOU LEFT NOAH AND WE LOST HALF THE YARD. PLEASE RETRIEVE Sheepy: Misyr: [Text: to Raph] Okau okay I'm coming Sheepy: *Misyr heads over to Raph's house* Arsé-kun: *A giant, circular section of grass is outright gone and completely grayed out.* Sheepy: Misyr: Sheesh.. It looks just like... Sheepy: Misyr:...that world? Arsé-kun: *Noah spots Misyr from indoors, and immediately bursts outside! There you are!* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Noah? Sheepy: Misyr: You didn't come home with me? Arsé-kun: Noah: No! Sheepy: Misyr: Why not? Wait... did I forget to tell you that I was going home? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, sorry. That's my fault. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't ditch you..! Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, I know. Sorry. I was in a mad rush to get home. I barely made it. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll try not to ditch you again. Arsé-kun: Noah: Sorry.... I wasn't watching the time either. Sheepy: Misyr: I mean, I wasn't even really doing anything... it just slipped my mind to check. Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Arsé-kun: Noah: I thought you ditched me... Sheepy: Misyr: I mean, I did... but not intentionally. Arsé-kun: Noah: Rude! Sheepy: Misyr: No! I'm just not used to you being physical yet. Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm not either! Sheepy: Misyr: I get that... I wouldn't be either if I was in your situation. You're enjoying it at least, right? Arsé-kun: Noah: It's so much better! Sheepy: Misyr: Good, good! I kinda didn't ask you if this was what you wanted... So it's good to hear that I didn't do something you didn't want me to do. Arsé-kun: Noah: This is what I always wanted! Thank you, my best friend! Sheepy: Misyr: E-eh? Best friend? *He's flustered. He hasn't noticed it yet, but his tail is swishing excitedly.* Really? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! You were always with me, even if you didn't know! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha... Well, I guess I was. Sheepy: Misyr: I could say the same about you, then! Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm your best friend..... *he's excited!* Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! Arsé-kun: Noah: Oh! I have something else! Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, yes? Arsé-kun: Noah: Have you noticed something different?? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Like the gray patch in the grass? Arsé-kun: Noah: With me! Sheepy: Misyr:.....? Arsé-kun: *Noah is expectant* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... your hair? Arsé-kun: Noah: ....... Arsé-kun: Noah: I should cut that, shouldn't I? Maybe I could match yours.... Sheepy: Misyr:.....That's definitely it! Behold the demon lord's observation skills! It's longer now! Arsé-kun: Noah: Wow! Sheepy: Misyr: Well, well? Was that what you meant? Arsé-kun: Noah: Wait! No, it wasn't! Sheepy: Misyr:...Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Something else? Arsé-kun: Noah: Something else, good King! Sheepy: Misyr:....? Arsé-kun: *Inside the house, Raphael has cracked and is laughing into his hands. He's not saying anything either!* Sheepy: Misyr:....Ehhhh... Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... Sheepy: Misyr: Your mood is happier? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes, that too! That's also there! That's not it though! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Aren't I running out of options? Arsé-kun: Noah: You didn't complain about me calling you a good king instead of a demon king.... You're actually really nice! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, of course, of course! Sheepy: Misyr: This demon lord is very accepting, after all! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't mind nicknames! Arsé-kun: Noah: This demon lord's also a bit oblivious! Sheepy: Misyr: …Eh? Arsé-kun: Noah: This isn't about not seeing me! I don't know why that was like that! Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm… Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay, give me a clue! Arsé-kun: Noah: ........................... Arsé-kun: Noah: *staaaaaaaaaaaaaare* Sheepy: Misyr: ………. Sheepy: Misyr: ………………. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, now that I think about it… Sheepy: Misyr: Isn’t this the first time we’ve had a conversation? Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! A full, two sided conversation! Sheepy: Misyr: It’s great! Sheepy: Misyr: Usually, it’s just me talking to myself. Arsé-kun: Noah: It's usually me just not being heard! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Noah: You didn't know I was there.... I couldn't answer you.... But we can now! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I guess so… Arsé-kun: Noah: So that means... Sheepy: Misyr: It’s all good now! Arsé-kun: Noah: This is the first time you've heard my voice! Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, that’s true! Arsé-kun: Noah: That's what I was trying to hint at! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahhh… I see. Sheepy: Misyr: It makes sense now. Arsé-kun: Noah: ....... Also, um. Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm sorry! I shouldn't have opened any portals near people...! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Why were you doing that, anyway? Arsé-kun: Noah: I was hoping for someone able to rescue me...! I was desperate... Arsé-kun: Noah: And after you survived it, I only made it harder for you... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, all’s well that ends well. Arsé-kun: Noah: But everyone still there... Arsé-kun: Noah: They can't leave.... Sheepy: Misyr: Right…. …I’ll find a way, don’t worry. Arsé-kun: Noah: We'll find a way! Sheepy: Misyr: Of course! Arsé-kun: Raph: *Leaning out the front door* Not to interrupt, but can you guys bring it inside? One of you doesn't even have a shirt and it's almost winter. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehh?? Sheepy: Misyr: I don’t feel so cold… Arsé-kun: Noah: *huddled in his cape* It's not cold! Sheepy: Misyr: It’s okay if you’re cold, you know. Arsé-kun: Raph: One of you probably has the bacterial resistance of a newborn. Worse, even. Get in here. Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, fine, fine. *he goes inside* Sheepy: Mint: …Misyr Rex. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, would you look at the time… Sheepy: Mint: *holding up a needle* You will provide me a blood sample. Arsé-kun: *Noah has followed Misyr and is just staring* Sheepy: Mint: You too, Noah. Arsé-kun: Noah: ...? Sheepy: Mint: I will be taking a sample of your blood. Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... *shrugs* Sheepy: Misyr: No way! Sheepy: Misyr: Well, Noah can do it if be wants, but my blood is supposed to stay on the inside. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, most blood does have that tendency. Sheepy: Misyr: My blood's like any other demon lord's blood. Sheepy: Mint: I have yet to get a blood sample from a demon lord. Sheepy: Mint: You will be my first. Arsé-kun: Raph: If you can manage to get blood from a stone, I've got a demon in the attic if you want a second. Sheepy: Misyr: Did they stop teaching kids to say please and thank you while I was gone? Sheepy: Mint: Stone? Arsé-kun: Raph: We can talk about it after. Sheepy: Mint: Of course. Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... I don't know if I have blood anymore! *holding a finger up and saying this like its fact* Sheepy: Mint: Fascinating. I would like to inspect you under a microscope like a bug. Arsé-kun: Noah: ? Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, he's just like this. Arsé-kun: Noah: What is a microscope? Sheepy: Mint: It allows you to see very small things close up. Sheepy: Mint: Like cells. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... I've heard that word before! Arsé-kun: Noah: Like prison cells! Sheepy: Mint: No... smaller. Arsé-kun: Noah: Smaller...? Isn't that inhumane? Arsé-kun: *Raphael is resisting the science teacher urge to give a full lecture right on the goddamn spot.* Sheepy: Mint:...... Sheepy: Mint: Consider this possibility. Sheepy: Mint: Let us say, in theory, you were actually built up by particles of sand. Sheepy: Mint: Those would be cells. Arsé-kun: Raph: Except everything is made up of them, not just you. Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Arsé-kun: Noah: ......... That makes sense. That's why everything turns to dust so easily... Sheepy: Mint:.........*He covers his mouth with one of his sleeves* ......... Sheepy: Mint:....I suppose so. Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... No? Sheepy: Mint: That seems to be something inherent to you. It does not normally happen. Arsé-kun: Noah: But the world we live in does it too... Sheepy: Mint: Does it? Please tell me everything. Sheepy: Misyr: *annoyed tail swishing* ....Ahaha, hey, so... Sheepy: Misyr: You think Noah needs to get vaccinated? Arsé-kun: Raph: Without a single doubt, yes. Sheepy: Mint: Please tell me everything about your world. Sheepy: Misyr: When should we get on top of that? Arsé-kun: Noah: ... Well, it's not about Misyr, so.... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, Noah, are you afraid of needles? Arsé-kun: Noah: Do you not want me talking about it...? Sheepy: Misyr: Well... no, I don't. Arsé-kun: Noah: I'll keep you out of it. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um.... The really short version is that the world likes turning things to dust. Sheepy: Mint: Hm... I see... Like what happened to the front yard. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't think I should talk about Misyr's people, either..! But yes! I got that from the world. Arsé-kun: Noah: I couldn't do that before. Arsé-kun: Noah: ... I can also mess with Misyr, but I only did that when I felt really jealous... I'm sorry! Arsé-kun: Noah: That's why you, um... Did the thing early, that one time. I forced it because I was getting jealous..... Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Jealous? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, no reason to feel jealous of me now… probably. Arsé-kun: Noah: No reason now! Sheepy: Misyr: Ahaha, exactly! Arsé-kun: Noah: The only thing I'm jealous about now is that you're cool!! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Me? Cool? Arsé-kun: Raph: The consensus is in! The hypothesis has been confirmed! You're cool. Sheepy: Misyr: Me??? Sheepy: Misyr: I think I'm fairly average! Arsé-kun: *Noah and Raph both disagree. For different reasons* Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway! If you don't want bloodwork, would you consent to any other sort of dna testing? Sheepy: Misyr: I mean..... Sheepy: Misyr: Well, you could just DNA test Mint, you know? It'd get the same results, wouldn't it? Probably. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think so. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, it's nothing exciting, really. Arsé-kun: Raph: How would you know? Sheepy: Misyr: ........... Sheepy: Misyr: Intuition? Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, okay. Maybe later. Sheepy: Mint: Noah. While Raphael attempts to convince Misyr Rex to do a DNA test, I will take a blood sample. Come, come. Arsé-kun: Noah: ...... 'kay. Arsé-kun: *Mint is about to learn about the Ark in great detail. Well, as much as Noah remembers, anyway* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... ........ .......... Arsé-kun: Raph: ........ *making sure Jack isn't lurking around here...* Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... Does it help your self-esteem to know you're also hot? Arsé-kun: Raph: I think I've presented that evidence already. Arsé-kun: Raph: But it always bares repeating! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: ..............Well, considering what you know, I can be open somewhat...... Sheepy: Misyr: This face I wear may be. It's a pretty close recreation of how I used to look! Arsé-kun: Raph: I said what I said. Sheepy: Misyr: But once I shed it? Well..... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm just some hideous monster. And I don't say that to fish for compliments. Arsé-kun: Raph: You're also incredibly buff, incredibly tall, still humanoid.... What's the issue? Other than the ash thing. Sheepy: Misyr: You're pretty weird. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes. Sheepy: Misyr: But you can say these things easily because you're not me. Sheepy: Misyr: You can get away with just judging it based on how it appeals to you. You don't have to deal with how others feel about it eepy: Misyr: For most who have fallen into my domain, it's the last thing they see. Despite them bleeding from every hole in their body, they usually still find it in them to scream when they see me. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't have any mirrors. All I have to see my reflection is their eyes as they're slowly dying. Their eyes as they suffer. Fear me. Fear death. Sheepy: Misyr:....Ah, I spoke too much. Don't worry about what I've said. Just forget about it. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... ..... I was about to ask. Let's disregard that for the time being. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, it's not really important. Arsé-kun: Raph: It's.... No, I already said I'd disregard it. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, so.. Arsé-kun: Raph: Your human guise is fantastic and if you looked similar as a human, my opinion would probably remain the same. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, I was a pretty good looking guy back then! A total stud! Sheepy: Misyr: I had a wife and everything! Arsé-kun: Raph: That sure would explain how your family line continued on. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, but you know? Sheepy: Misyr: Mint somehow got one too. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't believe it... Sheepy: Misyr: Well... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not really a member of that family anymore. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm sure Merlin would disagree. Sheepy: Misyr: Agree to disagree? Arsé-kun: *Misyr gets a text* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh, what's this... Sheepy: *Misyr checks it* Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] I disagree :3 Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] Agreeing to disagree. Eavesdropper. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] I just tuned in, too! Can you blame a man for checking in? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] Check in like a normal person and then I won't. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] I'd love to, but I'm busy! Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Primo] No you aren't. You're texting me. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Misyr] Curses, foiled again Sheepy: Misyr: What a weirdo... Arsé-kun: Raph: Am I allowed to ask? Sheepy: Misyr: First Merlin was eavesdropping. Arsé-kun: Raph: Rude. Sheepy: Misyr: Just so you know, I'm nothing like him. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't know anything about him, so that tells me nothing. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not a snoop who sticks his nose where it doesn't belong. Sheepy: Misyr: So the secrets you have are safe from me. I won't pry. Arsé-kun: Raph: You'll get whatever I offer to you and nothing else! Sheepy: Misyr: Precisely! Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Hey, so. Arsé-kun: Raph: Mint and Noah haven't come back yet. Sheepy: Misyr:....You're right. Arsé-kun: Raph: I have time to test a second hypothesis! Arsé-kun: *Raph grabs Misyr's hands. hold* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, this is good. That's all I wanted. Sheepy: Misyr:?! Arsé-kun: Raph: ^^ Sheepy: Misyr: E-ehhh??? Arsé-kun: Raph: If you want me to let go, just say so! Sheepy: Misyr: No, it's just... Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Even like this, my hands just kinda seem... Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't need to see them if I'm holding them. Sheepy: Misyr: Yet you're having to hold something as hideous as them. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't mind. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahaha, that's a first! Sheepy: Misyr: Everyone else just pulls away, ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Orpheus: *From the floor, because he hasn't moved still* can you two get a room. Sheepy: Misyr: I-it talks?! Arsé-kun: Orph: Yes, unfortunately. Sheepy: Misyr:......... Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, wait. Arsé-kun: *Raph's just turned his head away and turned 4 shades darker. he didn't know orph was awake either* Sheepy: Misyr: Don't I know you from somewhere? Arsé-kun: Orph: The time you almost blew up the power plant on a whim. Sheepy: Misyr: Once again, not really a whim... Arsé-kun: Orph: Excuse my wording. Brain is not braining well. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know what that blond guy did, but... Sheepy: Misyr: I felt incredibly fired up and loopy. Arsé-kun: Orph: Domain of madness. I already spoke to him about it. Sheepy: Misyr: Ehhh?? Sheepy: Misyr: I felt pretty freaked out about it later... Arsé-kun: Orph: That's normal. It feels incredibly bad. Sheepy: Misyr: I see... Arsé-kun: Orph: I was told you were involved in getting me repaired. Thank you for contributing. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, no problem! I mean, all I did was call Mint. Sheepy: Misyr: Easy for me, ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Orph: What helped, helped. Sheepy: Misyr: True, true! Arsé-kun: *raph forgets to let go simulator* Arsé-kun: Orph: Take your credit. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, yes, I will! I did help! Sheepy: Misyr: Of course, Raphael did a lot too, so make sure to thank him as well! Arsé-kun: Orph: Of course. Thank you, doctor. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, you're welcome! Just doing my job!! Arsé-kun: *Situation interrupted by Noah plopping his hands on top of Raph and Misyr's. what are we doing?* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You're back? Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm back! Sheepy: Misyr: How did it go? Arsé-kun: Noah: Um! I only got stabbed once? Sheepy: Misyr: See why I don't want to do it? Sheepy: Misyr: It's a pain. Sheepy: Misyr: You're going to need to do it again, though, for vaccinations. Sheepy: Misyr: They'll help you not get sick. I mean, have you ever seen me catch a cold? That's the work of vaccinations! Arsé-kun: Raph: ............................. Arsé-kun: Noah: Yes! I've seen you sneeze and complain about it! Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: Noah: I was always following you, remember? Sheepy: Misyr: Shoot... Arsé-kun: Raph: ............. That is SUCH a health concern, on so many levels. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Raph: There's a distinct possibility you've got no immunities, so you could easy get sick and then pass it to Noah. You'd be fine probably, but him? Sheepy: Misyr: I mean... Sheepy: Misyr: That's what vaccinations are for, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: But you're not... Sheepy: Misyr: Sure I am. Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't get vaccinated for the common cold. You can't. Sheepy: Misyr: What? Sheepy: Misyr:.... Arsé-kun: Raph: The flu, certainly. Sheepy: Misyr: Flu... influenza? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yep. That has a regular vaccination. Sheepy: Misyr: Really? Isn't that deadly? Arsé-kun: Raph: It certainly can be. That's what the vaccinations are for. Sheepy: Misyr: A flu vaccine, hm... Arsé-kun: Raph: I get the feeling you don't actually know what a vaccine is. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, of course I do. Sheepy: Misyr: It's when you put the disease in your body to fight it off. Arsé-kun: Raph: Welll... Sort of? Arsé-kun: *Raph proceeds to explain it anyway. To Noah, if anyone is asking. Misyr Rex didn't need that explanation, he'll claim* Sheepy: Misyr:....Huh. Arsé-kun: Raph: So long story short, if you've got some sorta weird immunity, I don't care, I still think you should get at least some. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh, but... Arsé-kun: Raph: Just for Noah's safety. You've lived this long, you'll probably be fine. Sheepy: Misyr: Fine, fine Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr: But... does it hurt? Arsé-kun: Raph: That.... Depends on the type? A bit of soreness for a little bit is normal. Sheepy: *Mint's rubbing Misyr's shoulder with an alcohol swab, meanwhile. Misyr is ignoring him because Mint is just like this.* Arsé-kun: *Raph says nothing.* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh... I'm not so big of a fan of pain... Arsé-kun: Raph: Who is? Sheepy: Misyr: Mint. We use him as a punching bag. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think that's "enjoying pain" as much as "let me study you". Sheepy: *Mint puts the needle in Misyr's arm! Misyr jumps before moving to tear his hands out of Raph's and use his magic piano.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't! Moving too much could break it, and then you'd have a needle stuck under your skin..! Arsé-kun: *but Raph doesn't actually physically stop him* Sheepy: Misyr: I said that I didn't want to be jabbed with that thing! Arsé-kun: Raph: You did say that. Sheepy: Misyr: So don't do that!!! Sheepy: Mint: ... First one done. *He removes the needle* Now... Arsé-kun: Raph: He said no. No more. Sheepy: Mint: But it is vital for his long term health... Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... You don't need to replace the needle with every tube, you know. Sheepy: Mint: I was concerned by his wiggling. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't like pain! Arsé-kun: Raph: Like I said, who does? Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... I definitely want a small sample of that though. Sheepy: Misyr: *He seems to want to communicate something, but can't come up with the words. He has a glare on his face...* Sheepy: Mint: I suppose you would gain more benefit from it than I would. Arsé-kun: Raph: I probably won't share the results. I doubt he'd want me to, and it'd probably breach at least three laws. Sheepy: Mint: Unfortunate... Sheepy: Mint: Maybe I should not have removed the needle... Arsé-kun: Raph: If you hadn't, I would have. I'm still a legal doctor, and this IS my house. Sheepy: Mint: Maybe I should try again when he's distracted... Arsé-kun: Raph: Denied. Sheepy: Misyr: You're a total creep, Mint! Sheepy: Mint:....? Arsé-kun: Raph: Please stick to asking for permission for things like this. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't like pain. Don't do that! Sheepy: Mint: Yes, so you've said... Arsé-kun: Raph: And anyway, you shouldn't have a sharp object out in the open. Jack might see it. Sheepy: Mint: Jack... Sheepy: Mint: I have yet to meet him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why don't you study him for a bit? We're still trying to find a fix for his condition. Sheepy: Mint: Where is he? Sheepy: Misyr: *annoyed tail swishing as he glares at Mint* Sheepy: Mint: I would like to help him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Make sure to ask him for consent, unlike just now. He probably won't hesitate to stab you. Sheepy: Mint: Worry not. Pain does not bother me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Also his blood is invisible so good luck. Sheepy: Mint: Fascinating... I must learn everything about him. Sheepy: *Mint goes looking for Jack. Misyr glares at him the whole time he's still visible.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I would have stopped him if I knew he was going to do that. Sheepy: Misyr: He's just like that. This family... it's miserable. Nobody seems to care about how you feel about them getting involved in your business. Arsé-kun: Raph: They seem to care about you a lot. It's hard to get people to leave you alone if they care about you. Sheepy: Misyr: I've spent all this time shoving them away. They don't get it... Arsé-kun: Noah: um. Arsé-kun: Noah: If not for them, I wouldn't be here now. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, now that you're here, I have no use for them. Arsé-kun: Noah: .... But I wanted to thank them. Sheepy: Misyr: Hm? Go ahead, then. No need for me to go there too, is there? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know how to. Sheepy: Misyr: How to get there? Sheepy: Misyr: Mint probably knows. Arsé-kun: Noah: But......... I don't wanna be far from you. Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr: This one I can't really do. Sheepy: Misyr: They locked me in there and blocked all the windows so I couldn't leave. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not giving them that level of access again in case they decide they want to "help". Arsé-kun: *Noah doesn't get it.* Sheepy: Misyr: I mean, if I stay back home while you go ahead and thank them... Arsé-kun: Raph: Please consider what happened to our lawn. You can't be trapped indoors if you don't go indoors. Sheepy: Misyr:....... Sheepy: Misyr: You'd know where I am if I was at home. Arsé-kun: Noah: .......... Um! Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm physical now. Can I go back? Sheepy: Misyr: I wouldn't know. Arsé-kun: Noah: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know how to find that out. Arsé-kun: Noah: I wanna stay with you, but I don't want to die again..... Sheepy: Misyr: I think having you come back might be too dangerous. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll come visit as much as I can, okay? Arsé-kun: Noah: But how am I supposed to see everyone....? Sheepy: Misyr:...I don't know. Sheepy: Misyr: Sorry, I'll try to find a way. Maybe we can get them out. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know where to start with that, but I'm sure there's a way. Arsé-kun: Noah: If you won't look for help, I will. Arsé-kun: *Raph backs out of scene to do SCIENCE, and VERY RAPIDLY. Real science takes days and hours but we ain't got the time for that! Shenaniganery.* Arsé-kun: *and also to let these two talk* Arsé-kun: *don't forget orpheus is still there.* Sheepy: Misyr:........Right. Good luck. I'll try what I can on my end. Arsé-kun: Noah: Ummm. Can I borrow your phone? Sheepy: Misyr: ......? Arsé-kun: Noah: I'm going to ask for help. You're not gonna. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, you know me so well! But you understand why they absolutely should not "help" in this situation, yes? Arsé-kun: Noah: Nope. Sheepy: Misyr: This isn't their problem. I can handle this. Arsé-kun: Noah: ....... Arsé-kun: Noah: It's sure about to be. Sheepy: Misyr: You can't be serious..... Sheepy: Misyr: I would've assumed that you of all people would understand why they shouldn't get involved. Arsé-kun: Noah: If not for them, I wouldn't be here! You wouldn't have done anything! Sheepy: Misyr: They got lucky. Sheepy: Misyr: They aren't going to get lucky again. Sheepy: Misyr: They got away with one missing arm - one that had already been lost before this anyway. Arsé-kun: Noah: Oh, I wasn't gonna ask about that yet. Arsé-kun: Noah: I was gonna look for help dealing with our- Your people. Sheepy: Misyr: ..................... Arsé-kun: Noah: They like you and all, but they need to move on. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll come up with something...... Arsé-kun: Noah: You said the same thing years ago. I said the same thing hundreds of years ago. Sheepy: Misyr: Once I get them out, it's fine, it's fine... Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... We'll work on it! Sheepy: Misyr: But we can't involve them. Arsé-kun: Noah: Misyr.... Sheepy: Misyr: I know how they act because I was the same way. Sheepy: Misyr: That's how I ended up in this situation to begin with. Arsé-kun: Noah: Didn't you apologize to one of them for being mean to them already? Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, I did. Arsé-kun: Noah: Lying is a sin, Misyr. Sheepy: Misyr: But that doesn't mean I need to return to them. Arsé-kun: Noah: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: I can clear up my problems with them and then stop associating with them. It's the mature thing to do. Arsé-kun: Noah: This is like one of those stories Il told me about. Where someone thinks they can do it all themselves, and it turns out they can't. And when they keep trying, it turns into a bad end, whatever that means. Sheepy: Misyr: But as long as I help them, it's fine. Arsé-kun: Noah: Misyr........ Sheepy: Misyr: Do what you want, but if they die because you got them involved, that will be your guilt to bear. Sheepy: Misyr: I can't control the actions of others. All I can do is avoid them and hope they don't follow. Arsé-kun: Noah: Why would a few more deaths matter? *he's not looking at Misyr. he's also bluffing. prince of lies.* Sheepy: Misyr: Why care about the dead if you don't care about the living? Sheepy: Misyr: Are you just getting them involved to rile me up? Arsé-kun: Noah: No? But your people are in a similar place to me, and I don't want them getting to my point. Sheepy: Misyr: And you think they can somehow help? Sheepy: Misyr: You're a special situation. Arsé-kun: Noah: It's worth asking. I don't want them walking in! I just wanna ask if they have ideas! Sheepy: Misyr: You don't get it. Arsé-kun: Noah: I really don't. Sheepy: Misyr: They will walk in if you ask them about it. Arsé-kun: Noah: And I'll tell them they'll die. Sheepy: Misyr: They can't be trusted not to walk in. Sheepy: Misyr: They don't care. They'll say they went through worse. Sheepy: Misyr: They don't take things seriously enough to be trusted. Arsé-kun: Noah: I'll show them worse. Sheepy: Misyr: It won't matter. Arsé-kun: Noah: ...... ......... Isn't one of them dead? Sheepy: Misyr: So? You want to toss him in and see how he fares? Sure, let's do that. Arsé-kun: Noah: Everyone else is fine! You don't have a better idea! Sheepy: Misyr: Sure, sure! Sounds great! They definitely won't meddle after that! Sheepy: Misyr: Certainly they can be trusted with this! Arsé-kun: Noah: If they meddle, I'll kill them myself, okay? See if they listen to THAT warning. Sheepy: Misyr: .......! Sheepy: Misyr: Don't you dare touch them! Arsé-kun: Noah: I thought you didn't care?! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't! Arsé-kun: Noah: So it should be fine! Sheepy: Misyr: They aren't my family! Sheepy: Misyr: But I don't want anyone to die because of this. Sheepy: Misyr: That's why I don't want people meddling. Arsé-kun: Noah: People already died. Hundreds. It's not gonna stop if you don't do something! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm trying! Arsé-kun: Noah: You're not doing it yourself, Demon King. I couldn't either. If not them, there's gotta be somebody. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't know who can help, but not them. Arsé-kun: *misyr says to the guy who was directly helped by them* Arsé-kun: Noah: Are you willing to take a bet? Sheepy: Misyr: You can't be serious... Arsé-kun: Noah: You have no idea how many times I've ruined your day. I'll do it again! Sheepy: Misyr: Why?! Arsé-kun: Noah: ... I don't have an actual threat to attach to that. Sheepy: Misyr:........That creep's probably heard all this... What can I do... Arsé-kun: Noah: ...? Arsé-kun: Noah: We were yelling, too.... He probably wrote all this down... Sheepy: Misyr: I meant the original. Where can I go...? Arsé-kun: Noah: Then he heard that he better not be dumb. I still wanna thank them, so they better not die first. Arsé-kun: Noah: ......... ...... I'm not gonna do anything to them on purpose. I can't. I can't hurt you more..... Sheepy: Misyr: You basically are by involving them. Arsé-kun: Noah: They're listening. I don't need to do anything, apparently. Sheepy: Misyr: But you would even if they weren't. Wouldn't you? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't know what to do! *he throws his hands up, throwing a little bit of dust* Do you? Sheepy: Misyr: Not yet. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm still thinking. Arsé-kun: Noah: If you end up like I was, no amount of me apologizing will fix it...! Sheepy: Misyr: This isn't about me. Don't bring me into this. Sheepy: Misyr: This is about my people. Arsé-kun: Noah: You're not leading by example very well. Sheepy: Misyr: No one has ever said that I'm a good king while knowing all the details. Sheepy: Misyr: Because I'm not. Arsé-kun: Noah: They all adore you anyway. They don't care. Arsé-kun: Noah: Actually, I'm kinda mad about this! Sheepy: Misyr: Why? Arsé-kun: Noah: I got to hear things like "I do hope he gets out soon!" and "I wish we could talk to him!", but I'm ignored. They couldn't see me either. Sheepy: Misyr:...... Arsé-kun: *the paper noah was writing on has turned to dust by this point. the placemat is in danger.* Sheepy: Misyr: Well, now you can live a perfectly normal life, can't you? No need to be envious. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't want to. I wanna stay with you. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't see that you'll get much choice in the matter. Arsé-kun: Noah: If you end up rescuing them, and you're alone? Arsé-kun: Noah: ...... I don't want to hurt you. But I don't want you being the next me. Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't know you were there. Same for them. Arsé-kun: Noah: And it sucked. I'm not letting you be alone like I was. You'd die. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not a priority. They are. Sheepy: Misyr: Aren't we supposed to be thinking about them? Arsé-kun: Noah: .... Right. Them first... And then you! Sheepy: Misyr:........ Sheepy: Misyr: Sure. Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... What if we made a really big Ark and put you on it? Sheepy: Misyr: I don't see that working. Arsé-kun: Noah: That was my only idea. Arsé-kun: *Noah goes back to writing... Or would, if not for the dust.* Sheepy: Misyr: How about we worry about me at another time? Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. Them first. Arsé-kun: Noah: If you take the dust and put it somewhere else, maybe it'll move them too?? Sheepy: Misyr:....Maybe. I'll try it. Sheepy: Misyr: I guess I should try that soon... before they decide to meddle. Arsé-kun: Noah: Um. You should take your phone back. I, um. Sheepy: *Misyr takes it back* Arsé-kun: Noah: ..... Oops. Sheepy: Misyr: What? Arsé-kun: *Noah points at the table. mmmmm dust.* Sheepy: Misyr: You can apologize to Raph when he gets back. Arsé-kun: Noah: It was just paper and a pen...... But..... Sheepy: Misyr: Yes? Arsé-kun: Noah: After you, we need to figure out how to make me stop doing that. Sheepy: Misyr:....Right. Sheepy: Misyr: Shouldn't that be top priority after them? Arsé-kun: Noah: No? Sheepy: Misyr: After all, it could cause great damage. My situation wouldn't. Arsé-kun: Noah: You do way more damage. Sheepy: Misyr: I can just hide out to prevent that. Arsé-kun: Noah: Alone. Sheepy: Misyr: Why is that such a big concern? Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't want you being alone like I was!!! Sheepy: Misyr: I made that choice when I decided to meddle in things beyond my capabilities. Arsé-kun: Noah: No you didn't! Sheepy: Misyr: Being alone doesn't bother me. Sheepy: Misyr: I have been since I entered that world. Sheepy: Misyr: You have no place to hide if you lose control. Arsé-kun: Noah: In that case, I'd probably..... Um...... Arsé-kun: Noah: ...! Raphael, can you say something to Misyr?? He's not getting what I mean! Arsé-kun: *Raph's been sitting on the stairs with big honking cat ear headphones, trying to read. He keeps glancing up at these two, but he can't hear any of this. If you sat next to him, you could hear just how loud he's blasting music to not hear this. At all.* Arsé-kun: Noah: .....? Sheepy: Misyr: He's listening to music. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't hear anything... Sheepy: Misyr: How about this. Arsé-kun: Noah: I don't hear anything... Sheepy: Misyr: I'll stay home until you resolve your issue. That way, I won't cause any damage and you will be able to live in society without turning things to dust. Arsé-kun: Noah: NO! Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not bothered by being alone! Arsé-kun: Noah: That makes it worse! And then I can't see you! Sheepy: Misyr: Then get searching for a solution for your problem. Arsé-kun: Noah: ! !!! Sheepy: Misyr: I'll work on removing my people. Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe it can be like a race? Arsé-kun: Noah: ... ....... Sure. Sheepy: Misyr: Great, great! Arsé-kun: *Noah turns back towards the table* Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe the Merlin family will know something to help you. I wouldn't know where to start. Arsé-kun: *Noah ignores him. Great work, Misyr. He's upset now.* Sheepy: Misyr: Ah, you're right, probably not. Arsé-kun: *And we now have two different instances of exactly what happens when he gets upset. Misyr.* Arsé-kun: Noah: ...... shut up please. Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? Arsé-kun: Noah: If you're gonna ditch me again, just do it! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh? You're telling me to go home so soon? Sheepy: Misyr: I'm pretty sure I have a few hours left... Sheepy: Misyr: *He pulls out his pocket watch and checks it* Arsé-kun: *He has plenty of time, even with Noah clearly trying to do something.* Sheepy: Misyr: What are you doing? Arsé-kun: Noah: .... Great news. I can't affect you anymore. Isn't that great? Sheepy: Misyr:...What, you tried? Arsé-kun: Noah: If you're going to ditch me, do it. Sheepy: Misyr: I have a few more hours...! Arsé-kun: *Noah throws his coat's hood on. No talk me. I angy* Sheepy: Misyr: It's not even like you can return there anyway! It's not ditching! Arsé-kun: Noah: Saying you won't come back is. Sheepy: Misyr: So you've just given up entirely? Sheepy: Misyr: You don't think it's possible to fix the fact you turn things to dust when upset? Arsé-kun: Noah: Not quickly! It'd be months before I see you again.. Sheepy: Misyr: And if I do show up, you'll be more focused on fixing me. Arsé-kun: *Noah is frustrated* Sheepy: Misyr: You should focus on yourself for a change. Arsé-kun: Noah: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: When I get home, I'll move them out of there. Arsé-kun: *Noah gives the chair a deathgrip on both sides of the seat. F r u s t r a t e d* Arsé-kun: Noah: Good. Tell them I hope they do well. Sheepy: Misyr: Hopefully that gives Death access to finally release them. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll tell them. Arsé-kun: *Misyr's phone beeps. text!* Sheepy: Misyr: *He checks it* Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] When you two are done airing out grievances, I have test results uwu)b Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] If it's DNA results, I don't want to know. Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] Okay. What about the immunities? Sheepy: Misyr: [text: to Raph] Sure. Go ahead Arsé-kun: Raph: [text: to Misyr] I'd rather talk about it. Can I take these off now? It's starting to hurt. Arsé-kun: *Raph takes the headphones off and looks relieved.* Sheepy: Misyr: Raphael. Arsé-kun: Raph: Okay, so your blood test was fascinating! Your antibodies barely put in work- Your blood just assimilates anything that doesn't belong after some time! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't really understand... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think you can get sick for more than a couple of hours. Sheepy: Misyr: Ahahaha, so I don't need to be vaccinated? Sheepy: Misyr: But Noah still does. Arsé-kun: Raph: While I'd still prefer it, you may not actually need it. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll think about it. Arsé-kun: Raph: As for the other test I did, you're still over eighty percent human, not accounting for mixed race. Arsé-kun: *Raph shrugs* Arsé-kun: Raph: The main dna sequence doesn't lie about stuff like that! Sheepy: Misyr:....I don't really get how that could be the case, but it's good to hear. Arsé-kun: Raph: Do you want the additional information? Sheepy: Misyr: Okay, okay, sure. Arsé-kun: Raph: Do you know what a chimera is? Sheepy: Misyr: Some kinda creature? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, yes. It's a fusion of multiple animals. Only one of it's kind existed, but that's not the point here. Sheepy: Misyr: What is it, then? Arsé-kun: Raph: The same term is used for anything that has multiple sets of dna, which is a very possible thing in nature. Sheepy: Misyr: I see... My guess is that that would fit me. Arsé-kun: Raph: In your case, you have your normal dna, and then...... The other one Sheepy: Misyr:...Right. That makes sense. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks for letting me know. Sheepy: Misyr: Oh, right, I just remembered. Sheepy: Misyr: My job is going to become really busy soon, so I might not be able to visit for a while. Sorry, I should have mentioned that sooner. Arsé-kun: Raph: And this has nothing to do with whatever you two were arguing about? Arsé-kun: *Before Misyr can answer, there's a loud wooden CRACK. Ah. The chair Noah was sitting on broke, probably because a good half of it has turned into a pile of ash. Noah's response to this event is to cover his face with his hands and stay right where he landed.* Sheepy: Misyr:.....It does. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Please try to show up even for five minutes. There's severe attachment issues that need to be dealt with. Sheepy: Misyr: ...Eh? Sheepy: Misyr: Attachment issues? Arsé-kun: Raph: He gets extremely anxious when you're not present. That's what caused the lawn incident, I'm fairly certain. Sheepy: Misyr: I see.. I guess I can understand it, considering how long we've been together. Sheepy: Misyr: But... do you know any way to fix the fact that he turns things to dust when upset? Arsé-kun: Raph: Not yet. I'm sure there's something, I'm just not knowledgeable in that area. Sheepy: Misyr: Well, thanks anyway. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll ask around. Someone in my contacts is bound to know something. Sheepy: Misyr: Great. Thanks. Arsé-kun: *a clump of ashes is thrown at Misyr. it misses completely. it probably was not meant to be a clump of ashes but here we are* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, now. Don't toss things at me. Arsé-kun: *Noah is still very upset* Sheepy: Misyr: What if it'd gotten in my eyes? I would've cried. Arsé-kun: Raph: Please do not throw ash. I have to vacuum that. Sheepy: Misyr: That too. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... And buy a new chair. Oh well. That one was creaking anyway. Sheepy: Misyr: Probably a bad time, but......... Sheepy: Misyr: Could he stay with you for a while? I have no home. Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would I say no? A patient is a patient. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks. Arsé-kun: Raph: While he's here, I've gotta study his coat. What's it made of that doesn't dissolve like everything else...? Sheepy: Misyr: He's only been a ghost until now, right? So maybe it would dissolve now. Arsé-kun: Raph: It survived the lawn. Sheepy: Misyr: No idea, then. Sheepy: Misyr: Yeah, I don't get it. Arsé-kun: Raph: We'll figure it out. Maybe we'll make stuff out of the same stuff. Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, one other thing. Sheepy: Misyr: If the Merlin family comes sniffing around here for information about me, can you not tell them anything? Arsé-kun: Raph: Aye, I can do that. Sheepy: Misyr: Thanks. Sheepy: Misyr: They can be incredibly persistent. Sheepy: Misyr: First one's probably snooping in on this whole conversation. Arsé-kun: Raph: If he has nothing better to be doing, he should get a hobby. Sheepy: Misyr: Yet he does! He does have something better to do. Sheepy: Misyr: Pretty sure he's taking care of his son right now. Sheepy: Misyr: So why is he wasting his time on a stranger like me? I guess he finds it funny? Entertaining? Arsé-kun: Raph: Clearly he cares about you. That's my only guess. Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, you can't give them an opening. They'll squeeze their way in and invade any privacy you have remaining just for their own enjoyment. Arsé-kun: Raph: I hope they're ready to learn about some obscure medical history instead of what they want me to tell them. Sheepy: Misyr: Great, thanks! Sheepy: Misyr: You're the best. Arsé-kun: Raph: <3 Sheepy: Misyr: Mint, though... He's impossible to distract from his end goal. Good luck. Sheepy: Misyr: Though, as creepy and weird as he is, he's fairly harmless... I guess... ... No, he's just as bad as the others. Please don't tell him anything about me. Arsé-kun: Raph: What do I do if he's eavesdropping? Sheepy: Misyr: Eh.... Sheepy: Misyr:....... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll figure something out. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you. I believe in you! Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, now I have to do well!

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Kay’s very-definitely not-fun time-loop hell-zone

It was a normal morning. Sir Kay had finally come downstairs to join his Master and fellow Servant- His adopted kid and his boyfriend.

“You’re alive,” Griflet plainly stated upon seeing Kay, to which Kay nodded and put his eyepatch on.

“Yeah. Sorry I didn’t cook this morning, I stayed up late doing some tax forms.”

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Local jester actually does something, more at 9

The one time the Royal Jester was minding his own business, he finds what may as well have been a murder scene. The one time, Sir Dagonet emphasized to himself, looking over this entire mess of a Chaldean Breakroom. Why had he assumed it was a murder scene? Well, that was simple. There was blood quite literally everywhere, and there was a guy dead against a wall. Well, probably not dead. The only people in Chaldea that weren’t Servants were the staff, and there was definitely a body still here… So not actually dead. If any Servants had died here, their bodies would have been long gone.

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c.AU 16

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-Tuesday, November 16th- Arsé-kun: *It's the next morning! Good morning to everyone! Bedrawt is already playing music.* Sheepy: *Corneus is sleeping at a nearby table with paperwork scattered in front of him. He's sleeping through the music* Sheepy: Aru: Good morning... ummm... Arsé-kun: Bedr: Good morning!! Sheepy: Aru: Is something special happening? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Nope! I just like to get practice in early! Sheepy: Aru: You're a musician? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Bedr: If you ever have a request, don't hesitate! Hesitating leads to forgetting! Arsé-kun: *Very brief accusatory glance towards Corneus.* Sheepy: Aru: Request....? But won't that wake him? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Oh, don't worry about him! I could blare a tuba right next to him and he wouldn't move! Sheepy: Aru: Scary... Arsé-kun: Bedr: Kay's already up, so feel free to bug him for breakfast. I'm sure he won't mind! Sheepy: Aru: Isn't that a lot to leave on just Kay? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Oh, everyone else can cook too, Kay's just the only one I saw so far. Arsé-kun: Bedr: Well. Except Griflet, I'm pretty sure. Sheepy: Aru: He can't cook. Arsé-kun: Bedr: At least he's grown past "Eat hot rock and bite". Sheepy: Grif:....Rocks are tasty. Arsé-kun: *Bedr slightly pulls his hands closer to himself on seeing Grif* Arsé-kun: Bedr: .... Did you at least outgrow the biting? Sheepy: Grif: Of course. Sheepy: Grif: I have not bitten anyone in a while. Arsé-kun: Bedr: *phewwww* Sheepy: Grif:??? Sheepy: Grif: Are you afraid of teeth? Arsé-kun: Bedr: I'm afraid of you biting me again! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Humans are very cowardly... Arsé-kun: *Bedr just goes back to playing music. Nope. Not having this conversation. (Requires a higher bond level!)* Sheepy: Grif: Or maybe it's just you...? The other one does not seem afraid of me... Arsé-kun: *What part of "Requires a higher bond level!" did you not understand, buddy?* Sheepy: *Corneus finally stirs. He's waking up!* Arsé-kun: Bedr: Good morning, hun! It's a bit early for you, hmm? Sheepy: Corneus: *mumbling* Arsé-kun: Bedr: You can't be doing this. You have work tomorrow. Sheepy: Corneus:....Ugh. My back... Arsé-kun: Bedr: That, too! I don't mind you sleeping in here, but we have a perfectly good sofa! Sheepy: Corneus:......? *still adjusting to being awake* Sheepy: Corneus:.......Isn't it late for you? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Hun, it's ten am. Sheepy: Corneus: ....Ten? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Ten! Sheepy: Corneus: I don't remember falling asleep... Arsé-kun: Bedr: Do you ever? Sheepy: Corneus: Of course. Arsé-kun: Bedr: No you don't, liar! Sheepy: Corneus: *He looks embarrassed* .......I usually remember making the decision to sleep. Arsé-kun: Bedr: I'm gonna start taking you to bed with me!! Sheepy: Corneus: That seems better than waking up with back pain... Sheepy: Corneus: Have you had breakfast already? Arsé-kun: Bedr: I have! Sheepy: Corneus: I was hoping to wake up early enough to make you some.. Arsé-kun: Bedr: We always have tomorrow! Sheepy: Corneus: I go back to work tomorrow, I think... ... I should be awake in time for breakfast tomorrow. Arsé-kun: Bedr: I'm holding you to that! Sheepy: Corneus: I'll try. Arsé-kun: Kay: *he leans out of the kitchen. He found an apron! Good for him!* Sheepy: Corneus: Ah, good morning. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, you're alive? What a first. Arsé-kun: Kay: If one of you shitters don't give me a damn suggestion, I'm leaving y'all to do it. Sheepy: Corneus:....... Sheepy: Grif: Pancakes........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure. Get your ass in here. You got hands, you can help. Sheepy: Grif: I'll do my best. Arsé-kun: Kay: Shit, didn't see you there, Aru. You too! You're not spared from kitchen duty! Sheepy: Aru: Don't worry, I'll help! Arsé-kun: Kay: The secondary mission is hard banning Lucan from working! Not letting his stupid sick ass touch anything! He'll goddamn explode. Sheepy: Aru: He's sick again? Arsé-kun: Kay: Easier to assume he is than isn't! Arsé-kun: Kay: Schrodinger's stupid sick idiot. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes back in and starts scrounging around for ingredients* Sheepy: Grif: What are you looking for? Arsé-kun: Kay: Ingredient Sheepy: Grif: What ingredients? Arsé-kun: Kay: These ones. *the ones he dumped on the counter* Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun: *Kay starts making pancake! He delegates mixing to Grif and his big fucking muscles. Here, you can do this, can't you?* Sheepy: *Grif does his best!* Arsé-kun: Kay: And if you eat out of the damn bowl, you're not getting any when they're done! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm trusting you here! Sheepy: Grif:....So sad. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you wait, you'll get pancakes. Sheepy: Grif: Fine. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay turns to start the stove up. The burner proceeds to do the "rapid clicking but not turn on" thing. Kay stares at it.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Arsé-kun: *Kay lights his palm and reaches on to manually light the stupid thing. This works! Kay pulls back quickly and doesn't burn himself.* Arsé-kun: *Kay is proud of himself!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... You did it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I did. Sheepy: Grif: Do you feel pain? Arsé-kun: Kay: Nope! Sheepy: Grif: Maybe you're improving... but don't overexert yourself. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, I learned that lesson. But how can I know when I'm low so I don't hurt myself? Sheepy: Grif: That's true... Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, a second use shouldn't bottom me out. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... but be careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: Aru, Aru, I figured out a thing! Sheepy: Aru: Congratulations, Kay! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, did you see it? Sheepy: Aru: Yes! Your fire, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah! It isn't anything else, but it's something! Sheepy: Aru: Yeah! Arsé-kun: *Kay remembers he was DOING SOMETHING, and starts some pancakes* Sheepy: *Lucan enters. He must help! He's bored* Arsé-kun: *Kay turns and scrutinizes him* Sheepy: Lucan: Good morning. *There's some blood om his facemask. It's one of those days* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You ain't doin' shit. Sit your ass down. Sheepy: Lucan: Ahaha, I just want to help. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not goddamn blind. If you wanna help, set up the silverware. That's all I'm letting you do. Sheepy: Lucan: How cruel! Arsé-kun: Kay: I can SEE blood on your mask, idiot! Sheepy: Lucan: Ahh... Too bad. Arsé-kun: *How does Lucan blood not bother Kay? Easy! It's inherent to Lucan! Lucan mouth blood is exempt.* Sheepy: *Lucan does set up the silverware, though.* Arsé-kun: *Kay starts serving pancakes. Come get ya food, shitters* Sheepy: *Arturia is already there to eat.* Arsé-kun: Kay: When did you show up? Did you fucking Bethesda through the floor? Sheepy: Arturia: While you were cooking. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't believe my sister can hack. What a hack. Sheepy: Arturia: I didn't do that! Arsé-kun: Kay: *grinning* How can I be sure? I didn't see you. Sheepy: Arturia: Maybe you should be more aware of your surroundings. Arsé-kun: Kay: Let me just be able to see the hallway while I'm facing the stove. Arsé-kun: *Kay turns and gives Arturia a flat look* Sheepy: Arturia: Hmmm... So you didn't look, yet you doubt me entering by normal means.. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, I can't call you a hack otherwise, can I? Sheepy: Lucan: Ahaha... I never saw her enter either. Sheepy: Arturia:...You were looking right at me. Arsé-kun: *Fou arrives. This is unfortunate.* Sheepy: Lucan: The Fou wrangler is yet to arrive..!! Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't believe Bedivere is fucking dead. He must be trapped under dead weight. Sheepy: Lucan: When is that man going to wake up? Arsé-kun: Kay: If it ain't noon, he ain't getting up. Sheepy: Lucan: And Bedi is such an early riser... Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou fou fo! Fou! Sheepy: Lucan: If you eat our food, Kay will use you in a stew. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll fuckin' do it, too. Arsé-kun: *Artair drags himself in, rubbing his eyes and nearly crashing into the doorframe/wall/what do I call this. If those dark circles were any bigger he'd be charged for extra luggage.* Arsé-kun: *Kay... Does not make fun of him. For once. Shocking, I know* Arsé-kun: *kay didn't bully this time, but i sure do* Sheepy: Arturia: Did you not sleep last night, Artair? Arsé-kun: Artair: Maybe an hour or two at most. Sheepy: Arturia: That's unlike you... Sheepy: Bedi: *He appears behind Artair. Five Nights at Bedi's* Good morning, everyone. ...Although it is a struggle to call it that. Arsé-kun: *Artair jumps* Sheepy: Bedi: What is it? A bug? Arsé-kun: Artair: Don't do that, please... Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies... Arsé-kun: Kay: Because Merlin nearly crushed you again? Sheepy: Bedi:....So much of the day has been lost. Four hours of it, to be precise. Sheepy: Bedi: I wonder if Dad experiences the same thing...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I heard him chewing out Pops about sleeping in earlier. Sheepy: Corneus: ...He doesn't. Arsé-kun: *A mop enters scene. Merlin is ALIVE, apparently!* Sheepy: Bedi: Good morning, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mmmornin'. Who cooked? Sheepy: Lucan: Kay, because I have been banned from doimg so. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck yeah you were, bloodmask lookin' shit. Sheepy: Lucan: A culinary student, banned from cooking... Arsé-kun: Kay: And a law student who disobeys the law of "STOP OVERWORKING YOURSELF IDIOT". Sheepy: Lucan: Ahahaha! Of course! Arsé-kun: Kay: Can I get a goddamn mirror installed so I can see you fuckers enter the room when I'm at the stove?? I don't wanna get five nights at freddied while I'm cooking. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not you. You'll find a way to give me a stroke anyway. Sheepy: Lucan: Bedi's so quiet usually, and je always approaches from behind... Arsé-kun: Bedr: *five nights at fr* It's very startling! Arsé-kun: Kay: JESUS CHRIST. Sheepy: Bedi: Good morning, Dad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Two fucking mirrors! Arsé-kun: Bedr: Good morning, kids! Everyone's here, hm? That's rare! Sheepy: Bedi: Although, I have been awake for four hours... Arsé-kun: *Guilty Merlin Expression.png* Sheepy: Bedi: No need to feel guilty! You can't control your sleeping habits easily. Sheepy: Bedi: Dad probably deals with the same thing, so it's normal. Sheepy: Corneus: Like I said, he doesn't... Arsé-kun: *Bedrawt just smiles but doesn't say anything about it* Sheepy: Aru: Kay made pancakes for us! Sheepy: Corneus:...Thank you, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Finally, someone decent in here! You're welcome! Sheepy: Aru: I'm not decent...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Other than you!! Sheepy: Aru: I'm glad I'm decent! Arsé-kun: Kay: I could breathe and you'd probably thank me for it. Sheepy: Corneus: It is important to strive for being more than just decent. Sheepy: Aru: Of course I would! Sheepy: Aru: I would thank Arturia and Artair for the same thing, too. Sheepy: Aru: But you're the one who makes me worry the most. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... We're not discussing this first thing in the morning. Sheepy: *Grif is not listening to any of this. He's eating.* Arsé-kun: *That explains the lack of comments from his direction* Sheepy: Lucan: It looks like you've improved, Kay! Arsé-kun: *Kay appreciates the approval!* Sheepy: Lucan: Now, if only it tasted good... I expect you to work on that area... Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey! Only you seem to have that problem! Sheepy: Lucan:....Ahahahaha, just kidding. I can't taste it... Sheepy: Arturia: Maybe he has no sense of taste? It's good. Sheepy: Lucan: Tastes like a penny! Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, it's him. Ignore him. Sheepy: Lucan: How cruel... I was kidding, you know. Arsé-kun: Kay: Cruel? No, cruel is telling our parents you got a girlfriend and then not explaining shit. Sheepy: Lucan: What's there to explain? Arsé-kun: Bedr: You did? That's great to hear! When do we get to meet her? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Wait, you told me this already! The question still stands! Sheepy: Lucan: I can ask her! Sheepy: Lucan: Should I? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only if you want us in the same house. I'll kick her ass. I'll kick my own ass! Sheepy: Lucan: How else is she supposed to meet them, then? Sheepy: Lucan: I'd rather not go out right now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: By kicking my ass, clearly. Sheepy: Lucan: I can't do that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure you can. Just let me blow myself up a couple times first. Arsé-kun: *For all intents and purposes, Merlin is joking* Sheepy: Lucan: Ahahaha! Go ahead! But clean up after yourself! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure, let me clean up after myself when I'm dead on the floor, family guy style. Sheepy: Lucan: Well... you have magic. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh yeah! How could I forget! Sheepy: Lucan: Anyway, I met her at the hospital. Arsé-kun: Kay: *teasing* 'Cause he didn't get out much. Sheepy: Lucan: And? When will you introduce them to your boyfriend, Kay? Ah, wait... You already have! Ahahaha-- *He covers his mouth with his arm and coughs a few times.* Arsé-kun: *Kay turns 5 shades redder* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey!! You prick! You told them about Marin already, I wasn't gonna bring that up yet!!!! Arsé-kun: *Bedr's head swivels from Lucan to Kay. Explain? Explain?* Sheepy: Lucan: Ahahahahaha! Sheepy: Corneus:...You can wait until you're ready. I won't push you. Arsé-kun: *Kay puts his face in his hands. Flustered* Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: *Merlin points from Kay to Grif and back a few times, raising an eyebrow and looking at Corneus and Bedrawt. Are you picking up what he is putting down?* Sheepy: Grif: Why are you pointing at me? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you not? Arsé-kun: Kay: *slightly muffled by his own hands* dating. Sheepy: Grif: Everyone is dating... every second. Every minute... Arsé-kun: *Kay picks his head up slightly to give Grif a Look* Sheepy: Grif:? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Romantic dating, Griffy. Sheepy: Grif: Ah... Sheepy: Grif:.....*He covers his face with his hands* ........... Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Bedr: Ah, I see where he got that from now! Sheepy: Grif:.....It's true. Arsé-kun: Bedr: Congrats! Sheepy: Grif: ...? Hmmm... I wasn't expecting that... Sheepy: Grif: I was under the assumption you disliked me... Hmm... Arsé-kun: Bedr: If Kay trusts you, then that's enough for me. Arsé-kun: *In the background, Kay has stuck the spare pancakes into the microwave. Waits a few moments. Pulls out the now empty plate. Offering recieved* Sheepy: Grif: I see... Sheepy: Grif: Is that so... I will work hard to become on better terms with you. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you'd said "Better terms with Me" I would have smacked you with the dish towel. Sheepy: Grif: I almost did. Arsé-kun: Kay: You almost got smacked. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... I don't want to be smacked... Arsé-kun: *Kay very lightly hits him with the towel. 0 damage* Sheepy: Grif: Zero... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun: *Artair wants to speak up but he's too polite to just interrupt,* Sheepy: Arturia: Artair? Do you have input? Arsé-kun: Artair: I do... Griflet, did that actually happen last night? Sheepy: Grif: It did. Arsé-kun: Artair: ....... Sheepy: Grif: *stare* Arsé-kun: Artair: ...... *artair shys away because he's being stared at too much* Sheepy: Grif: I will find a solution. Worry not. Arsé-kun: Bedr: Do I want to ask? Sheepy: Grif: It is up to you to decide that. Arsé-kun: Artair: I'd like the extra help with it..... But I don't want everyone else to worry too much about it... Sheepy: Grif: It is worrying because we care. Arsé-kun: Artair: Would it endanger anyone else..? Arsé-kun: Artair: If they also knew? Sheepy: Grif: It already does. I think. Arsé-kun: Artair: *fear* Sheepy: Grif: So it makes no difference. Probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: Actually, yeah, that does make it worse! Sheepy: Grif: Does it? Arsé-kun: Kay: That means if we aren't really fast, literally everyone's fucked. Doesn't that seem like a problem to you? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.... That's a good point. Arsé-kun: Bedr: :> ??? Sheepy: Grif: Are you afraid of squid? Arsé-kun: Artair: I'm going to be at this rate... Sheepy: Grif: We'll fix it. Worry not. Arsé-kun: Artair: Please do. Sheepy: Grif:...Somehow. I don't know how to yet. Sheepy: Grif: That's the next step. Arsé-kun: Kay: I hate to suggest this, but again--- We go buy an offering for yellow bastard. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... at Luvmart. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's the best we've got and completely mundane. Sheepy: Grif: Let's buy a minion. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe two. Sheepy: Grif: Two? I can afford that if one is under $100. Arsé-kun: Bedr: Are you three going to explain yourselves at all? Arsé-kun: Artair: um. Sheepy: Grif: He's been marked by Cthulhu. Sheepy: Corneus: ? Arsé-kun: Bedr: ...... Sheepy: Corneus: *He looks to Bedrawt* Arsé-kun: Bedr: Bad. Really bad. Sheepy: Corneus: It's a squid...? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Essentially. Sheepy: Corneus: Then where is the risk? Arsé-kun: Bedr: ... I'll explain. Let me go get my laptop. Sheepy: Corneus: Alright... Arsé-kun: *Bedr looks towards Kay and Grif* Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Bedr: There won't be much I can do about this, but if I can help in any way, don't be afraid to ask. Arsé-kun: Bedr: You too, Artair. Sheepy: Grif: ? Help? Arsé-kun: Bedr: Just trying to sound supportive. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *Artair has dozed off in his seat. His lack of sleep caught up to him, apparently* Sheepy: Bedi: Should we return hom to his room? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, probably. Let's stick by him in case anythin' happens. Sheepy: Bedi: Right. Arsé-kun: *Kay goes to get his stuff* Sheepy: *Grif prepares himself.* Arsé-kun: *The Boys finish preparing for a Shopping Trip* Sheepy: Grif: Let's go. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah. Dads, I'm taking the car again. Sheepy: Corneus: Drive safely. Arsé-kun: Kay: Of course. Sheepy: Corneus: And don't forget to check around it, first. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yup. C'mon, Grif, I'll drive slower for you this time. Sheepy: Grif: Thank you... Arsé-kun: *Okay, to the van! Since it's only Kay and Grif this time, Kay plugs his phone in and puts music on!* Sheepy: *They arrive at Luvmart! Grif is less carsick than before but stlll miserable* Sheepy: Grif: Ugh....... Arsé-kun: Kay: Sorry... Maybe don't look down so much? I don't know. Sheepy: Grif: I don't like vans... I would rather just go on foot... Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't make that trip. It's way too far. Sheepy: Grif: Ughhhh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh... You wanna stay at the van? Sheepy: Grif: No. I want to be the one to buy the gift for Uncle. Arsé-kun: Kay: You're gonna be that stubborn? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine. Arsé-kun: *Kay sits down and wonders if motion sickness meds will work on Grif* Arsé-kun: *Today, Kay's search history contains things such as "can dragons use human medication". The answer was a hard maybe.* Sheepy: Grif: I can go. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, okay, I was looking things up. I'll have to ask your dad later. Arsé-kun: *Kay waits a moment for orb input. No orb input.* Sheepy: *Grif quickly gets lost* Arsé-kun: *Kay is also lost, but he at least kind of knows what they're looking for.* Sheepy: Grif: Where can I find Minions...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Bud, if I knew, I'd tell you. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun: *It takes them about twelve extra minutes to actually find the plushie aisle. One of them* Sheepy: Grif: *He looks for Minions* Arsé-kun: *There's one Fucking Big One left!* Sheepy: *Grif picks up the big Minion* Arsé-kun: *Kay stares at it. God. Why.* Sheepy: Grif: It's the perfect gift for Uncle. Sheepy: Grif: Do you fear its gaze? Arsé-kun: Kay: I fear paying for it. Sheepy: Grif: I have the money. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you insist! Sheepy: Grif: It's a bribe. Arsé-kun: Kay: Where should we even summon the bastard? Not at the damn house, that's for sure. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhhh....... Arsé-kun: Kay: The parking lot isn't an option. Sheepy: Grif: The park. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hmmm. Maybe? Sheepy: Grif: Art museum? Arsé-kun: Kay: Always a good one, but that's pretty far now. Sheepy: Grif: True... Arsé-kun: Kay: And I'm not gonna drive Pops' van off path. That's how I wreck the van. Sheepy: Grif: Backyard? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't want that yellow fuck having our address. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm...... Sheepy: Grif: We can figure this out later. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd rather have an idea before I start driving. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh.... Sheepy: Grif:.......... Sheepy: Jauf: Why not do it at the home of someone you hate? Arsé-kun: *Kay jumps* Arsé-kun: Kay: Could you warn a guy before you come out of nowhere?? Sheepy: Jauf: I didn't come out of nowhere. I've been here. And anyway... Sheepy: Jauf: It's like knowing that someone is after your head so you ask someone to trade rooms with you for the night. Sheepy: Jauf: Cai did something pretty similar with Sir Lancelot... Or perhaps Sir Lancelot did it with him? Anyway, Sir Lancelot stole poor Cai's armor and left Cai with his own. Sir Lancelot had to fight off many of Cai's enemies on the way back to Camelot, while Cai rode home unbothered due to the respect people held for Sir Lancelot. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sounds like they had fun. Sheepy: Jauf:....But can you imagine how ridiculous Cai must've looked?! The two were entirely different heights, and Sir Lancelot's armor was a work of art in comparison to Cai's! Imagine that! I can't think of anything that would fit him less! Ahahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: If people fell for it, who cares? Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, yes, some people fell for it. But if I were there... Sheepy: Jauf:...I'd recognize Cai no matter whose armor he was wearing. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... What if we do it in front of Merlin's parent's house? Sheepy: Jauf: I suppose it could work. Sheepy: Jauf: He'd probably know it wasn't your home, but... Sheepy: Jauf: Does that matter? Arsé-kun: Kay: Pffff, no. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck them. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Grif: Well, I can check out if we can find our way there. Sheepy: Grif: But I am lost.. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's at the front. We're not too far. Sheepy: Grif: I will follow your lead. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm just glad they finally installed a self-checkout so now I don't need to make awkward eye contact with a fuckin cashier as they ring up mega fucking minion ass. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't think I'd be prepared for that kind of judgment. Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: Kay: I think I'd shrivel up and die. Sheepy: Grif: I usually face judgement in my day to day life. Arsé-kun: Kay: Most people don't eat rocks in public, my guy. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm.. Sheepy: Grif: I do. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, could be worse. You eating a rock would be the fourth weirdest thing in this damn store. Sheepy: Jauf: What are the other three? I must know. Arsé-kun: Kay: People just being fucking weird in public. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha... Sheepy: Jauf: I would say... Sheepy: Jauf: You're #3! Arsé-kun: Kay: ....? Arsé-kun: Kay: I was gonna bring up the store near campus had the dude who would dress like a vampire and stand around by the goddamn tomatoes, but okay. Sure. Sheepy: Jauf: Oh? Him? Sheepy: Jauf: I don't have any idea who he is! Arsé-kun: Kay: And I don't care to. Sheepy: Jauf: You're #3 for shopping with us. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll accept that. Sheepy: Grif: You never were invited... Arsé-kun: Kay: And ghosts can't get motion sickness medication, so the return rides gonna suck ass for him. Sheepy: Jauf: Is that so... Arsé-kun: Kay: Unless you figured out how to not goddamn be an idiot in the van? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, looking out the window is a start. Arsé-kun: Kay: You figured it out! Good job! *he claps semi-sarcastically* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmhmhm... Sheepy: Jauf: You enjoy insulting people, just like Cai... Arsé-kun: Kay: I may as well be related to the guy. I may as goddamn well be. Arsé-kun: *Kay enjoys putting a plastic bag over the minions head a little too much. He no longer needs to look at it's face. What a relief* Sheepy: Jauf: *stare* Arsé-kun: Kay: What the hell are you looking at? Sheepy: Jauf:.........*thinking* Sheepy: Jauf: I can see a resemblance! Arsé-kun: Kay: Terrible, awful, no good. Sheepy: Jauf: You both.... Sheepy: Jauf:......? ..... Arsé-kun: Kay: There's literally no way it's just coincidence. It's- Grif, give me the fuckin' cash- not, no way. Sheepy: *Grif gives him money* Sheepy: Jauf: You both... Hm... Arsé-kun: *Kay pays the machine and gives Grif back the change* Sheepy: Jauf:.....Now what did he look like, exactly...? Arsé-kun: Kay: A piece of shit drunkard, probably. Sheepy: Jauf:....Well, you probably both had facial hair! It was a popular look for the time, although a few of us never adopted the look. I can't imagine Sir Lancelot with facial hair. Arsé-kun: Kay: "Probably"? I didn't suddenly lose mine, did I? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, of course not. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't remember if he had it or not. He probably looked scruffy like you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bet Arthur knows. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... would he? It's been the same amount of time for both of us... Arsé-kun: Kay: Hm... No idea then. Arsé-kun: *They go back to the van. Kay puts the kart back because he isn't a goddamn animal.* Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm liking the idea of letting dickhead's parents deal with the fallout. Lets do it there. Fuck them. Sheepy: *Grif gets in the van!* Arsé-kun: *Kay waits for Jauf to fuckin do something* Sheepy: *Jauf gets in the van* Arsé-kun: *Kay drives to merlin's parents house. They ain't there. Thank fuck.* Sheepy: Jauf: Let's get staryed! Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif. How long do you think it'll take for Hastur to show up? Sheepy: *Grif gets out of the van and holds up Stuart the Minion* Sheepy: Grif: Hastur. I have an offering for you. Arsé-kun: *Kay comes into the back and opens the door, so he can sit there* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hastur, you yellow bitch, we got a bribe for your ass. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Hastur: I should end this play right where it is. Keep my name out of your mouths. *there he is, across the yard.* Sheepy: Grif: Uncle. We need your help. Arsé-kun: Hastur: And annoying me will get that help, you believe? Sheepy: Grif: Cthulhu has marked one of my companions as his own. Arsé-kun: Hastur: .... Arsé-kun: Hastur: And this bribe is to make me play a part? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: By the way, his father figures are both artist types. Sheepy: Grif: It's a minion. Arsé-kun: Hastur: ..... Let me see this. Sheepy: *Grif hands him the minion* Arsé-kun: *At no point was Hastur described as crossing the yard. Hastur simply. Did. Anyway* Sheepy: Grif: I picked it out for you. Arsé-kun: Hastur: ....... Sheepy: Grif: .....? Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... I will break character and accept this once. Sheepy: Grif: Do you like it? Arsé-kun: Hastur: I do. I'll allow this. Have your father send me the information. I'll break this connection and nothing more. Sheepy: Grif: Thank you, Uncle. I'll ask him. Arsé-kun: Yog: Sending. I've had a fractal watching that button for hours. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Jauf: You really think ahead, my friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: I wouldn't be able to operate if I couldn't. Sheepy: Jauf: That's true! Most of the knights I knew needed to learn that skill! Arsé-kun: Kay: Most anything needs that skill. Sheepy: Jauf: True..... Arsé-kun: *Hastur has vanished, off to live a life of crime in Cthulhu's direction* Sheepy: Grif: I hope it works out. Arsé-kun: Yog: I hope he does not proceed to be dramatic about it. Sheepy: Grif: It's in his nature to be dramatic. Arsé-kun: Yog: Which means he will be slow about it. Sheepy: Grif:....Right. And wait until the last minute. Arsé-kun: Kay: He said he'd break character. He better and goddamn fast. Sheepy: Grif: True... Arsé-kun: Kay: All in all, we only had our lives threatened once. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe we should go check on him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Check on everyone else, too. Sheepy: *Grif and Jauf get in the van* Arsé-kun: *They go home! Hooray!* Sheepy: Jauf: I have to find my king... It's bothering me now... Sheepy: Jauf: What did Cai look like...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *mid-trying to lift a tv remote* Similar to Kay. Bigger build. Much less clean looking. Why? Sheepy: Jauf: Kay asked me today. Arsé-kun: Kay: This sucks. Sheepy: Jauf: Yet Cai wasn't biologically related to you... Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, by the way, don't you think it's strage that all of these generations later, your descendents bear some resemblance to you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Coincidences aren't real and shit sucks. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Is that strange? Sheepy: Jauf: So, you think this intentional? Or that something caused this? Arsé-kun: Kay: At this point? Yes. Absolutely to both. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, genes dictate almost everything about us. Sheepy: Jauf: So, at this point... Sheepy: Jauf:...They share almost as much genetic material with you as I do, I bet! Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I have none, but you understand. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Allow me to use Merlin as an example. All of his children seen thus far are also recognizable as his. Arsé-kun: *He means Primo, of course.* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: It's every two generations, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, so if I understand properly, they have no right to be as similar as they are. Sheepy: Jauf: So maybe it's a blessing of some kind? Or a curse, depending on how you look at it. Sheepy: Jauf: But that's not the case with most families. Sheepy: Jauf: I bet I wouldn't recognize my descendents at all! Sheepy: Jauf: So I think that's strange... I do think something unnatural could be causing it. Arsé-kun: Yog: Shockingly, this wasn't me. I'll admit that outright. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Interesting? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, maybe it's the sword? Although, the twins didn't end up qualifying for it, did they? Aru shares the closest resemblance to Arthur, and she ended up qualifying for the sword... Sheepy: Jauf:....But Merlin can see the future, so wouldn't he be able to tell if the twins would qualify for the sword to begin with? Hmmmm... Sheepy: Jauf:......Well, I think it's strange, anyway! But good news for you is that your Bedivere and Lucan look nothing like Bedwyr. Sheepy: Jauf: So that just seems to be a coincidence of names. Sheepy: Jauf:......Well, I think it's strange, anyway! But good news for you is that your Bedivere and Lucan look nothing like Bedwyr. Sheepy: Jauf: So that just seems to be a coincidence of names. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The Lancelots barely had a passing similarity to our Lancelot. Only his name. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Being blond is not enough to say one is connected, so we can presume the current Gawain is the same. Sheepy: Jauf: And Tristan didn't act anything like our Tristram... Other than the love of music. Sheepy: Jauf: Right... Sheepy: Jauf: But there's definitely a strong resemblance here... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I personally believe the modern era versions simply gravitated towards each other due to their names. That, however... Sheepy: Jauf: I agree with that! It's just a coincidence! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is it too much to entertain if I dare to suggest my genes are just that powerful? Sheepy: Jauf: Then what about Cai? Sheepy: Jauf:...Well, Kay. Sheepy: Jauf: He looks nothing like you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ..... I can hear Cai's voice already, announcing that he'd be stronger because it was a Tuesday or some utter rubbish. Sheepy: Jauf: Yet you share no genes with him that I know of! Sheepy: Jauf: Unless one of his descendents coincidentally ended up with one of yours? Even then, I don't get it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: All it'd take is exactly that! We talking science? I want in! Sheepy: Jauf: We are! Sheepy: Jauf: But don't you think it's strange just how similar they look? How lucky would you need to get 4 times for that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Extremely! Extraordinarily! And not to mention red hair definitely not being a dominant gene! Sheepy: Jauf: I see! I see! So it's from something else entirely, maybe! Sheepy: Jauf: My king is not a very lucky man... so I can't imagine him having enough luck for such a thing to happen. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I died. I can't really be that lucky. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, exactly! Arsé-kun: *Yog is implied to be looking at the camera like in the office. He cannot mention the fourth wall. He cannot. He simply cannot* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Right! There's a bunch of wet paint on Artair's wall now! Did that have to do with you guys? Sheepy: Grif: What color? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Piss yellow. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Uncle did that upon our request. Arsé-kun: Kay: So he didn't take his sweet ass time. Sheepy: Grif: It's a surprise. But he must have freed Artair from Cthulhu. Sheepy: Jauf: Is it ever that easy...? Arsé-kun: Kay: He did say he'd do it "Just this once" so maybe it was. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Sheepy: Grif: I trust him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've made some progress. Sheepy: Jauf: Good, good! Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe soon you'll be able to grip a sword and take back your castle! I kept it in good condition! The tourists that came to see me probably contributed as well... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I've been thinking about that. I'm not quite sure I want to take it back. Sheepy: Jauf:...? Sheepy: Jauf: Why? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would modern times even accept me, with how often I had poor judgement? Sheepy: Jauf: Doesn't everyone? Arsé-kun: Arthur: If everyone did, then Camlainn would not have happened. Sheepy: Jauf: No, I mean... Sheepy: Jauf: There will always be someone who doesn't accept you. Sheepy: Jauf: But everyone makes bad choices at some point. Sheepy: Jauf: For example, I won't deny one of your early choices got me killed... But that's life! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That doesn't help, Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you not accept me for my moments of bad judgement? Arsé-kun: Arthur: In comparison to mine, yours were nothing. Sheepy: Jauf: Find one flawless king. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose.... Sheepy: Jauf: A king's bad judgements are magnified because they represent their kingdom and their people. Also, everyone's watching them closely. Yet it's human to make mistakes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That makes sense. Thank you. Sheepy: Jauf: It's your castle! You can do with it as you please. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't live in it. Sheepy: Jauf: Because you're bound to the sword? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That too, but mostly because I'm deceased. Sheepy: Jauf: I see! Sheepy: Jauf: I can't fix that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am aware. Sheepy: Jauf: King Pellinore could at the time... Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Hey, you know... Sheepy: Jauf: Now that I think of it... Sheepy: Jauf: On the previous topic, Aru reminds me of someone I know. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do not want to continue that conversation. Sheepy: Jauf: Eh?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I know exactly who it's from. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's from Mordred. We are now moving on. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, if you say so. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is not! Going! To panic! In front! Of Jaufre! Absolutely not!* Sheepy: Jauf: You know, maybe the Lancelot twins don't look like Sir Lancelot because he has no descendents. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Right. Galahad never had children. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Lionel didn't have any that I'm aware of, Sir Bors had... One? Maybe? Sheepy: Jauf: And I haven't heard anything about his other family members' situations. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Hector. Did Sir Hector ever manage to have children? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: He had a lover... I heard he had a lover on the side, too. Sheepy: Jauf: That whole family was cursed to love married women it feels like... Sheepy: Jauf: Other than Sir Bors and Sir Lionel. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So the only link they could possibly have is through Sir Hector, and even then it wouldn't be entirely direct. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... Sheepy: Jauf: I don't think Sir Tristram had children either. He's an only child, too. Sheepy: Jauf: But Cai could have descendents! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I doubt it, but it is possible. Sheepy: Aru: The stories note him as having a son and a daughter, like Beddy! It wouldn't be a huge surprise if he had descendents! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... ... How. How did that man manage to have children. Sheepy: Aru: Well... Sheepy: Aru: It could be fake. It's just what I read. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We will have to consult Merlin on the matter. That will bother me now. Sheepy: Aru: I think Cai could be viewed as dependable. Also, he made off with a lot of your money, right? So that's another angle. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is that what happened to it? Sheepy: Jauf: Remember? When he ran off after you insulted him? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I didn't think he'd rob us, too. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahahaha! Typical Cai! Sheepy: Jauf: What a guy! I wonder what he's up to now? Sheepy: Jauf: If his spirit is out there now... He's probably making a quick buck! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Cursing someone out, no doubts. Sheepy: Jauf: That sounds just like him! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *in the raspiest voice he can muster and trying not to smile* Aye, you twat! What're you standing around for? You daft? Sheepy: Jauf: That's a perfect impression! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Oh, but I don't want to swear, so I cannot be that accurate. Sheepy: Jauf: Didn't you just curse? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No? Sheepy: Jauf: *thinking* Arsé-kun: *Kay just smugs in the background. He ain't telling* Sheepy: Jauf: My king uses profanity without realizing it.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is it??? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... I believe so. Arsé-kun: Arthur: My apologies. Sheepy: Jauf: For you, my king... Sheepy: Jauf: I will not tell Merlin. Arsé-kun: *primo, whose hobby is eavesdropping,* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. He wouldn't let me hear the end of it. Sheepy: Aru: It's possible he's already heard it... Arsé-kun: *Extraordinarily brief cut to Primo, sitting on a sofa, kicking his feet and chuckling while pondering an orb and watching this go down. He has work to be doing, and yet,* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm doomed. Sheepy: Jauf: I will defend you! Arsé-kun: *Aru gets a single text. you already know who it is* Sheepy: *Aru checks it* Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] I was actually watching because I was concerned for Artair when the Yellow King physically manifested inside his room, but tell King Arthur I'm disappointed. ;) ;) ;) Ask Kay and Griflet about the former statement. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] Okay, Teacher! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *looking over her shoulder* :< Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, Teacher's disappointed in you! Sheepy: Jauf: At least Beddy doesn't know! He'd make you rinse yoir mouth out with soap. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He'd make me want to do that myself. Sheepy: Aru: His disappointed stare... Sheepy: Aru: You may finally get a glimpse at his face... just so he can make you feel bad. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Or so you can keel over! He's real good at that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But I did see his face! He's pretty! Arsé-kun: *Fou is sitting on the table. Fou doesn't belong here* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Fou! Did you want to join in, too? Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Arsé-kun: *Fou stares, and then starts licking his leg* Sheepy: Aru: Ohh... You just want a higher perch, I guess? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He wants to be included. Sheepy: Aru: I understand that feeling. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do you wanna sit on the table too? Sheepy: Aru:? No. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, okay. *he proceeds to sit on the table* Sheepy: Aru: I just think being a cat must be difficult sometimes! Sheepy: Jauf: Being anything is difficult sometimes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Being is difficult. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, we're all here. What kinda magic should we practice today, lads and Aru? Sheepy: Aru: Ah! You're leaving that up to us? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Kay won't be able to keep up with what I'm considering, so yes! Sheepy: Jauf: So, you know how people's blood counts as a liquid... Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're not killing anyone and we don't have blood samples! Sheepy: Jauf: *sigh*.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That, and I don't know any blood magic. Kay would hit me with a roll of paper towels if we even tried that. Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll do that for free. Sheepy: Aru: Is Lucan's blood fake? Arsé-kun: Kay: I wish it was. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Huh. An actual use for all that orphaned blood! Sheepy: Aru: Poor Lucan... Sheepy: Aru: So, um... Sheepy: Aru: He was in the hospital for a reason, right? And he only left because of the school falling off path... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Oh, he's fucked. Sheepy: Aru: Should we be doing something about that? Arsé-kun: Yog: Jaufre, could I bother and make you do something about that? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, of course! What can I do? Arsé-kun: Yog: It's your turn for fetch quests. Maybe combat if you're lucky. Sheepy: Jauf: My king, let's go on a quest! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would love to, but I can't leave a radius of the sword. The only time I did was, well, outside of my abilities. Sheepy: Jauf: Let me see the sword. Sheepy: Aru:...? But it'll shock you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Would it? He is already deceased. Sheepy: *Jauf yoinks it. No issue!* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahaha... it never shocked me in life, either! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please at least take the rest of it with you. Sheepy: Jauf: Rest? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ......... ...... Disregard that. Sheepy: Jauf: Now then, let's go! Where am I going? Arsé-kun: *Yog presents Jauf with his own quest pop-up and an option to fast-travel.* Sheepy: *Jauf takes it!* Arsé-kun: *They get fast-travelled to just outside campus!* Sheepy: Jauf: I remember this place. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I did not enjoy that. Not one bit. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is this how you felt when you were carsick..? Bad? Sheepy: Jauf: Exactly! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Next time we do that, I'm going back into the sword. Ugh. Sheepy: Jauf: You can do that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes. It's where I was sleeping prior to Aru waking me. It's easy for me to go in and out. Sheepy: Jauf: I see... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... No one else is here. Arsé-kun: *Arthur finally lets himself emote, and it's a frown* Sheepy: Jauf: Well, we're presumably looking for medicine... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope you can handle the carrying. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! Sheepy: Jauf: What medicine do we need, anyway? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Jauf's orb, Andromalius* I will spare you the full names because I intend to make the bottles glow for easier collection. I wouldn't make you both sit there and read through hundreds of bottles. That would be cruel and unusual. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Yog: That, or I'll send fractals. Same result in the end. Arsé-kun: Yog: Most creatures have no reason to give attention to the deceased, but that's not a guarantee. Be careful. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! Let's head to the hospital, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You take point. Arsé-kun: *Arthur jumps into Caliburn, so it looks like the typical jrpg sprite animation where all the party members descend into the leader. Like that, but it's intentional* Sheepy: *Jaufre rushes to the hospital!* Arsé-kun: *He's not stopped by anything, and if anything was going to try, he was too fast.* Sheepy: Jauf: Now we just need to look for glowing objects. Arsé-kun: Yog: I have an optional quest for you if you'd like to take that as well. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes? Sheepy: Jauf: What is the optional quest? *He's picking up a glowing object* Arsé-kun: Yog: My favorite mad scientist has gone full mad scientist. Please slay all of the zombies he raised. This is less a quest and more a concern for his well-being. Arsé-kun: Yog: He is also required for giving you physical form, so that's the reward. His survival and participation. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! You know me! Worry not, my friend! After all... *toothy grin* I'll tear them to shreds! Arsé-kun: Yog: He is close by. I'm sure you won't need my assistance finding him. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Of course! Sheepy: *Jaufre heads in Herb's direction, picking up glowing objects as he goes* Arsé-kun: *Arthur comes back out, wanting to help but unsure if he can* Sheepy: Jauf: My king... do you see anything? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not yet. I do hear a lot of sounds, though. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe it's our friend. Arsé-kun: *There IS faint, nervous laughter and a lot of assorted undead noises* Sheepy: *Jaufre follows the noises, unsheathing his sword* Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes Caliburn as well, following Jauf* Arsé-kun: *They eventually find the morgue! That is... That is a lot of undead, and all their eyes (if they have any) have turned to glare at Jaufre. There is a single human here, too, sitting W-legged on the floor and uncomfortably laughing* Sheepy: Jauf: Sheesh... this is a mess. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's quite a lot of people... Sheepy: Jauf: They're all dead. Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks startled* Arsé-kun: Arthur: What...? All of them? Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, except the guy in the middle, maybe. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So we need to take the dead back down.. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! Sheepy: *Jaufre lunges at them, aiming fof their necks!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 9 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *The first two he aims for are easily slain, with their heads cut clean off! .... But they're already dead. This doesn't actually stop them.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: *in horror* May God have mercy on their and our souls, what on Earth is this? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? That's not what I was expecting at all! *He backs off* Where is the weak point? Arsé-kun: Yog: The heart. Sheepy: Jauf: Heart, hm... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes a fighting stance, and easily pierces the heart of the nearest undead* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Good job, my king! But I won't let you beat me! *He goes for another undead, aiming for the heart!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: They're unarmored, untrained, and unliving. This can't be difficult! *he follows suit, making this into a competition* Sheepy: *Jaufre is having an absolute blast re-killing undeads with his king!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is also having an inappropriate amount of fun with the undead-slaying! It's like slaying people, but with no consequences!* Sheepy: Jauf: You're doing a great job, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: As are you, Sir Jaufre! Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you, my king...! Your praise makes me more determined to win! Arsé-kun: *And win Jaufre does!* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh... they're all dead again. That's too bad... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I got eleven of them! How many did you fell, Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you, my king...! *He's beaming!* Arsé-kun: Herb: *wh at.* Sheepy: Jauf:....Ah? You were relevant somehow... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You need him alive, yes? Arsé-kun: *Herbert is wondering if he's actually, finally snapped for good. There are ghosts with swords. .... No. This is not the weirdest thing he's ever seen, so no.* Sheepy: Jauf: I do... to get my body back. Arsé-kun: Herb: *hw a t* Sheepy: Jauf: My companion was looking for you. *he's finally addressing Herb* Arsé-kun: Herb: That being...?? Sheepy: Jauf: Yog-Sothoth. Sheepy: Jauf: He was concerned about you. Arsé-kun: Herb: Oh, that bastard! Do inform him that I'm getting tired of my funds being drained, please! Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: Funds? Drained? Sheepy: Jauf: Would he really rob people that he likes...? Arsé-kun: Herb: I already pay him for my supplies! But then I get a single text at three in the morning that's just a cat face and I KNOW! I can't even change my credit card info, because he can just see it! Sheepy: Jauf:...... Sheepy: Jauf: If I get a physical body... Sheepy: Jauf: Will he treat me like a wallet on legs as well? Arsé-kun: Yog: No. Sheepy: Jauf: How kind of you, my friend! Arsé-kun: Yog: Speaking of wh- Arsé-kun: Herb: NO! Sheepy: Jauf: You'll be the second person to try my cooking! Arsé-kun: Herb: Please don't make me pay for it. Sheepy: Jauf: Hm? Sheepy: Jauf: Why would you be paying for it? Arsé-kun: Herb: Because Yog loves to extort me in any way he can. Why me? Arsé-kun: Yog: (Because it's funny) Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhhh... I see... Sheepy: Jauf: You want some of my cooking, too... Sheepy: Jauf:...I'll make you something for free once I have my body back, as thanks. Arsé-kun: Herb: It's a deal. Sheepy: Jauf: Wonderful, wonderful! What a good man you are! Sheepy: Jauf: I have to come up with something my king will enjoy... Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, yes. On the way here, I collected all of the quest objects. Arsé-kun: Yog: I see this. Good work. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you... Sheepy: Jauf: Are there any other side quests? Arsé-kun: Yog: They certainly exist, but some of them were not designed for you specifically. Sheepy: Jauf: Ones for me? Arsé-kun: Yog: Hmmm. For Grif, for Grif, definitely for Grif, maybe?, maybe this one too. Arsé-kun: Yog: If you want to make sure other people are alive, you're welcome to. And I suppose my uncle as well, while you're there. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! Arsé-kun: *In the meantime, Arthur made the mistake of asking Herb a question and is getting a three hour lesson in response. Today Arthur learned the word "Lobotomy"* Sheepy: Jauf: Do people do lobotomies in modern day? Arsé-kun: Herb: On the living? Not since 1967. Sheepy: Jauf: 1967.... Arsé-kun: Herb: For comparison, it is 2021. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, I know. Sheepy: Jauf: I've been conscious all these years. Arsé-kun: *Arthur pauses to parse that information again* Sheepy: Jauf: It's gruesome, really! Why not just use leeches? Leeches solve almost everything... Arsé-kun: *Herb changes topics very abruptly and will now discuss what leeches can and cannot actually do.* Arsé-kun: Herb: --And since they prevent blood clots and congestion, they're not used outside of very small surgeries and some other things. They also stop re-attached parts from overfilling with blood too quickly, like a finger. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! What talented little bugs they are! They are a bug, aren't they? Perhaps not? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh...? Parts can be reattached? Maybe our lack of medical knowledge did Sir Bedwyr a huge disservice... Sheepy: Jauf: Although, it was his whole lower arm rather than just a finger. Then, he apparently kept feeling sensations in his lower arm... supposedly it was pretty painful, too. So we... well, our doctors, amputated a little more of his arm to try to fix it, and he ended up with the sensation in both his lower arm and the bit that was amputated. Sheepy: Jauf: All knights are in the service of doing medically unnecessary amputations, you know. But none of my family had ever had that happen before. Seeing it made me reconsider some things... my fighting style, mainly, and what I was doing to my foes... Arsé-kun: Herb: Limbs can be reattached sometimes, but it takes quite a bit of work. And the answer to phantom limb is never to remove more of the limb! That only makes it significantly worse! Sheepy: Jauf: !?! Arsé-kun: Herb: That is a psychological issue with the brain believing a limb is still attached when it is not. Sheepy: Jauf: ....................Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, well, we really messed up! Sheepy: Jauf: Who knew! Arsé-kun: Herb: Nobody, reasonably. It wasn't known about back then. Sheepy: Jauf: To think medicine has improved so much... Sheepy: Jauf: And I believed my potion crafting was high tech. Arsé-kun: Herb: Potions being able to do what they do without any outside assistance is very technical, and always worth studying. Sheepy: Jauf: You're interested in studying my potions? Arsé-kun: Herb: Very! Chemistry is my second-favorite science to study! Arsé-kun: Herb: I most certainly can and will! Sheepy: Jauf: Wonderful, wonderful! It's a deal, then! Arsé-kun: *SOCIAL LINK MADE* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is cleaning off Caliburn, meanwhile- He can't just hand it to Aru while it's covered in gore!* Sheepy: *What a good king!* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, we should bring this medicine back to Lucan before things get worse... Arsé-kun: Arthur: That would be a wise plan. Sheepy: *Jauf and Arthur return home!* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 6 Arsé-kun: *Kay sees them and IMMEDIATELY bails. Good-FUCKING-bye.* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm? What frightened him? Sheepy: Aru: *She's gone pale. There's so much blood and gore!!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Us. We're filthy. Sheepy: *Aru's... started crying! Look at what you've done, Jauf. You've taken a perfectly happy Aru and given her tears* Sheepy: Jauf:...Hmm? No need to cry. This blood isn't my own. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Jaufre... Sheepy: Jauf:? Arsé-kun: Arthur: How do I clean up? Sheepy: Jauf: ??? Sheepy: Jauf:....I don't know. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *distressed* What do you mean you don't know? Sir? Sheepy: Jauf: Well... Sheepy: Jauf: I've only just learned recently that I'm a ghost. Sheepy: Jauf: So you and I function differently. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I also only recently learned that I'm a ghost!! I do not think we function all that differently! Sheepy: Jauf: A shower? A bath? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm willing to try anything if it means not terrifying Aru and Kay. Sheepy: Jauf: Anything? Arsé-kun: *Arthur "I changed clothes Once and I do not remember how" Pendragon, everyone* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Figurative! Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Where's the bath? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Um. Sheepy: Jauf:....Hmm. Sheepy: Jauf: What a pickle! Arsé-kun: Artair: *helpfully, from the sidelines* Upstairs, on the left. I didn't know ghosts could be dirtied. Sheepy: Jauf: Nor did I. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The more we know, the better off we are, I suppose... Sheepy: Jauf: That's true! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... If we go through the ceiling, would we leave bloodstains? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Let's go the normal way. Arsé-kun: *Arthur opts to float up the stairs like a civilized human being* Sheepy: *Jauf follows* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is now staring at modern appliances. He has not been inside of this room before. Um.* Sheepy: Jauf: It's a bathroom! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know how to operate any of this. Sheepy: *Jauf looks at the bath for a few moments before putting the plug into the hole and turning it on* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. Sheepy: Jauf: Borrow some clothes from Grif? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You probably could. Sheepy: *Jauf starts washimg his face in the sink* Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes off his cape and neatly folds it and puts it over there. Considers his clothes. Starts taking his shirt off. Man.* Sheepy: *Jauf leaves briefly and returns with some of Grif's clothes* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I should have thought about that. Will he mind you doing this? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, the only other option is scaring Kay. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose you have a point. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do you think the temperature matters? Since we're already dead? Sheepy: Jauf: Probably not, although... Sheepy: Jauf: *He starts cleaning his clothes in the sink* Sheepy: Jauf: Hot water sets bloodstains, but you should be fine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Does it? I didn't know that. Arsé-kun: *Arthur opts to just get in the tub as is. Pants and all. Fuck it. Fuck it! He'll figure out the rest later!* Sheepy: Jauf: My king, have you never done your own laundry? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Maybe when I was a lad, but I don't really recall. As king? No, certainly not. Sheepy: Jauf: Being a king really has its benefits... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It does! But it means I did not know crucial information, so was it really.. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... You know, I'm beginning to regret my decisions. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Why? Did blood set into your pants? You can just borrow some from someone. Sheepy: Jauf: Like Grif. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wet pants. Sheepy: Jauf: That's the worst feeling... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Or when your foot is wet inside of your shoe... Sheepy: Jauf: It's a horrible feeling... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Awful, terrible. Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder what this is supposed to be, anyway. Sheepy: Jauf: Why is the dragon so cube-like? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: I'll just have to ask him when I see him. Sheepy: Jauf: I'll go hunt for clothes for you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not quite sure I'd be able to use normal clothes.. I can barely handle a single small item. Sheepy: Jauf: I see... Sheepy: Jauf: How will you put on dry clothes, then... Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Did you want me to clean your shirt? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, please. Sheepy: *Jauf picks up Arthur's shirt and starts washing out the bloodstains* Arsé-kun: *Today's lesson! Ghost + extended contact with water = cold water! Who knew??? Not Arthur!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru is a child, and I cannot speak for Kay. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe some of the Round Table feared it but never said anything... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps due to the fact that most people in the current age are not usually in fear for their lives? Sheepy: Jauf: That's true. Sheepy: Jauf: That must be nice. Sheepy: Jauf: The concept of me dying didn't frighten me any, but you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Outside of the whole path thing... ... I did not like the concept. Sheepy: Jauf: It worried me a lot! Now it doesn't because you're already dead. Can ghosts die? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't know. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Let's not try to figure that out. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin... 12, was it? Mentioned we could change, but I haven't quite figured it out yet. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Maybe you just need to think really hard and imagine yourself in a changed state... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm not going to attempt that in the water. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, I got the blood out. SSheepy: Jauf: Then you'd just get your new clothing wet. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, exactly. Sheepy: Jauf: A warm bath must be nice in a physical body. Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder if we'll get bodies soon... Sheepy: Jauf: I trust my companion to come through for me, but you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I think I'm fine where I am for now. Sheepy: Jauf: You don't yearn for a physical body? Sheepy: Jauf: To taste food? To live? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Please do not tempt me. Sheepy: Jauf: My king really is something! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... In actuality, I'm painfully jealous of you getting that opportunity. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe we could ask Merlin about you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So get cryptic advice that tells us nothing? Sheepy: Jauf:....... Sheepy: Jauf: We'll ask Sir Bedwyr to translate. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... .... Sir Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You, you did deliver the goods you were sent to fetch, yes? Sheepy: Jauf:........ Sheepy: Jauf:................... Sheepy: Jauf: Ah. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please go do that as soon as you're changed. Sheepy: Jauf: I am changed. Arsé-kun: *Arthur sits up to look at Jauf* Arsé-kun: Arthur: So you have. Sheepy: *Jauf is wearing an Enderdragon shirt and black pants.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's odd seeing you without armor. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! I agree. I like the feeling of armor. It makes me feel protected! Sheepy: Jauf: *He takes out the bottles of medicine and heads downstairs* Arsé-kun: *Kay's sitting on the floor, his face in his hands and not out of grif-style embarrassment. It's just normal embarrassment this time.* Arsé-kun: Kay: We're the woooorst... A real fight could break out and we're not gonna be able to do shit... Sheepy: Jauf: Hello, Kay! Have you seen Lucan? I forgot to deliver this medicine... Arsé-kun: *Kay points down the hall without moving otherwise* Sheepy: Aru: *She's doing her best to comfort Kay* It's okay...!! We... we just have to work harder! Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! *He exits to deliver the medicine and then returns* Arsé-kun: Kay: We really do... We can't just burst into tears every time this happens. We can't wield a sword and also cry! Sheepy: Aru: Exactly!! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Or throw up, or collapse, or any of those other things, all of them are detrimental to hitting creatures with a sword! Sheepy: Jauf: Well, you know... Sheepy: Jauf: Isn't it a good thing you two haven't been desensitized to blood? Arsé-kun: Kay: No! It gets in the way constantly. Sheepy: Jauf: I see... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's called 🔥Trauma🔥! Arsé-kun: Kay: At least for me. So it's actually worse! Sheepy: Jauf: I've heard of trauma. Sir Bedwyr suffers from it. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, there's no need to feel down in the dumps about being afraid of blood. Sheepy: Jauf: Lucan's doesn't seem to bother you. Sheepy: Jauf: So it's a certain amount of blood, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know. Lucan's is just... It's just kinda always there. Sheepy: Jauf: So if you get a papercut, does the blood bother you? Sheepy: Jauf: I don't really think your goal should be to become desensitized. I think having a fear of blood to an extent is healthy. Did you know that blood can carry disease? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yes to both. Sheepy: Jauf: I see! Sheepy: Jauf: ............. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I don't know how to solve your problem. Arsé-kun: Kay: That makes three of us. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: But here's a bright idea. What if we stopped talking about this?? Sheepy: Jauf: If you say so! I'll leave you to mope. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wait, I have a question Arsé-kun: Kay: So how did ghost laundry go? Sheepy: Jauf: I cleaned it, of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: How? Wouldn't water go straight through? Sheepy: Jauf: My clothing is wet, so I'm borrowing some from Grif. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe the rules don't apply to me? Or it's a mental thing. My king is taking a bath. Arsé-kun: *Merlin slowly slides into frame in the hallway to listen to this part of the conversation exclusively* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... What, can you guys pick what goes through and what doesn't? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I'm more physical than not, I think. Sheepy: Jauf: But ghosts can hold things, and that requires it not to go through them... Arsé-kun: *Arthur enters through the floor, post-figuring out how to change clothes as a ghost. Return of the nice white suit! Hair still wet though.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fantastic news, Sir Jaufre, I have figured it out! Sheepy: Jauf: My king! You look great! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. Sheepy: Jauf: And you've figuerd out such a useful skill... Sheepy: Jauf: It seems you've figured out how to be physical, too. Somewhat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Somewhat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: The cons to our discoveries are as follows: I am cold. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Jauf: So we need something to warm you up... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Did I leave my cape upstairs..? Sheepy: Jauf:...Oh. I didn't clean it... Sheepy: Lucan: *He walks in holding Arthur's cape. It's clean!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, Sir Lucan, you found it, thank you! Sheepy: Lucan: It's yours? I was wondering whose it was. *He hands it to Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Arthur gratefully takes it and puts it on* Arsé-kun: Arthur: You cleaned it as well? This swiftly? Sheepy: Lucan: Of course. I'm always getting blood in my clothing, after all. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Even though my clothing isn't entirely physical? Sheepy: Lucan:....? Sheepy: Lucan: ....It's not? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is it?? Arsé-kun: *To solve this issue, Kay reaches up and swats his hand straight through the cape.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure fuckin' ain't. Sheepy: Lucan: I had no issue touching it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's it with you and weird stuff lately? Succubus gf, now touching ghost stuff? You feel good, Lucan? Sheepy: Lucan: Feeling good...? Sheepy: Lucan: Not exactly. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mmmmaybe that was the wrong question! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But I don't think bein' able to handle that is normal? So like. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Either you're hyperfucked, or death ex machina blessed your ass. Sheepy: Lucan:.......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you're here speaking to us! So! Sheepy: Lucan: That's true... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe grampa would know... Arsé-kun: *frantic Merlin texting.gif* Sheepy: Jauf: Why do you seem so worried? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Being able to handle ghost stuff barehanded is not a normal thing! The only cases I know about are people who specialize in it, one freak accident, someone who was close to dying, and I guess reapers too. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: Considering the git lives on the "close to dying" line terminally, it probably ain't a big deal. Arsé-kun: *Kay turns his head to look at Lucan* Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucan, you prick, stop goddamn working. Sheepy: Lucan: It was going to stain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sit your ass down or so help me! Sheepy: Jauf: My king, have you warmed up? Arsé-kun: *Camera zooms out so we can see Arthur in frame again. He's completely wrapped in his cape like a cat loaf in a blanket. You understand.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not quite, no. This will take a while. Sheepy: Jauf: I see... Sheepy: Lucan: By the way, why's this medieval ghost wearing a Minecraft shirt? Does anyone else think that's jarring? Arsé-kun: Kay: He's borrowing it from Grif, however that works. Sheepy: Lucan: From Grif...?? Arsé-kun: Kay: Same size, I guess. Sheepy: Lucan: I didn't expect them to wear the same size... Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? No, no, it's a little small on me, but it's the best I can get until my usual outfit dries. By the way, what's a Minecraft? Arsé-kun: Kay: Building and fighting game. Let Merlin show you, he ain't doin' anything important. Arsé-kun: *Merlin stares at him. Kay doesn't see it.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha! I see, I see! Sheepy: Jauf: Like sparring, but with bonus building! Arsé-kun: Kay: And everything is cubes, except when they aren't. Sheepy: Jauf: Cubes.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Morne says it's probably because it's how Lucan is, if anybody still cares about that. Sheepy: Lucan: How I am? Arsé-kun: Merlin: How many times have we heard that you were dying before? Like fifty? Arsé-kun: Merlin: But despite everything, you're still here. Sheepy: Lucan: I can't be killed off so easily~ Sheepy: Lucan: You don't have to worry about that. Sheepy: Lucan: It could just be a fluke, anyway. Arsé-kun: Kay: motherfucker I could breathe on you wrong and you'll be fucked for weeks Sheepy: Lucan: So you say! Sheepy: Jauf: Have you tried leeches? Sheepy: Lucan: How would leeches fix anything...? Sheepy: Jauf: They wouldn't, but it might induce a placebo effect. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Well, now they wouldn't, since you told him. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: How do I make him unhear that? Sheepy: Lucan: I don't want to try leeches. Sheepy: Jauf: Your loss! Arsé-kun: Merlin: And sir, you might be cold because you're in midair and not against anything that gives off heat. Just saying! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hm. That sounds wise enough to be correct. Sheepy: Jauf: There was a fireplace running when we first got here. Maybe it's running again? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope so. Sheepy: Jauf: Let's go find out! Arsé-kun: *It is not. What a pity* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... How can we light it... Sheepy: Jauf: Would that be overstaying our welcome? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I do think it would be. Sheepy: Jauf: So let's light it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Well, if you insist. Sheepy: *Jauf lights the fireplace* Arsé-kun: *Arthur sits down right next to it. warm* Sheepy: Jauf: It's weirdly nostalgic. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of us all huddled around a fire after a hunt... Or Dove accidentally lighting another fire. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Or Dove intentionally lighting another fire. Sheepy: Jauf: When I'd be looking at maps and trying to strategize... and then I'd start smelling smoke because I wasn't paying enough attention to him. Sheepy: Jauf: Or when he'd sprawl out on the map because I wasn't paying enough attention to him... Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's grown large enough to give vehicles problems, apparently. Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder what he's up to. Sheepy: Jauf: So he sprawls out to block traffic? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's what I was told. Sheepy: Jauf: I see... He's barely changed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Why would he? Dragons expect the world to change around them. Arsé-kun: *Says Arthur "Red Dragon" Pendragon.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! It's true! Sheepy: Jauf: It becomes an issue when they grow to be as big as a house... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I want to presume he may be bigger than that. Sheepy: Jauf: Frightening thought... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... But I am unsure. Arsé-kun: *background noise. An Event is Happening that doesn't concern you.* Sheepy: Jauf: How long do dragons live? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is a good question. Apparently very long. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've also heard he still chases skirts despite having gotten married. What a disaster. Merlin hasn't been watching him. Sheepy: Jauf: We've all been such bad influences on him... Arsé-kun: Arthur: We have.... Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder if Merlin knows? Arsé-kun: Arthur: What doesn't he know, with his tendency to eavesdrop? Sheepy: Jauf: Isn't that somewhat creepy? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Very. He needs a real hobby. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes... Arsé-kun: Primo: *JUMPSCARE* Do you mind?! Sheepy: Jauf: Aahhh?! When did you get here?! Arsé-kun: Primo: I might only be here for research purposes, but only a couple of minutes ago! Sheepy: Jauf: Research? Arsé-kun: *Primo simply doesn't answer, bending down to hug Arthur.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahh... I see......... Arsé-kun: Primo: Coincidentally, I'm not the only one here today. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Really? Arsé-kun: Primo: *looking offscreen* No, Dovefydd, you canNOT eat anything in the fireplace, don't look at me that way! Sheepy: *Dove finally enters and approaches the fireplace anyway. rebellion* Arsé-kun: *That's a funny looking dragon.* Sheepy: *He looks like a pretty tall human!* Sheepy: Jauf:..........? Arsé-kun: Primo: Dovelas..! Sheepy: Dove: *He picks up the fire poker* This isn't in the fireplace! *...and starts chewing on it.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin is lurking, starry eyed because grandpa AND dragon are here! wow! wow! wow! wow!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Dove?! That's you?! Sheepy: Dove:....Mmm? *He stops chewing on the poker and gives Arthur a blank look* ......... *headtilt* Arsé-kun: *Arthur Unloafs and leans around Primo* Sheepy: Dove: Ohh....! *He gives Arthur a bright smile* It's you! The nice one! Sheepy: Dove: I flew out here to see all of my friends! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm relieved you still remember me. Have you really grown larger than a house? Sheepy: Dove:....Huh? Arsé-kun: Primo: Depends on the house in question~~ Sheepy: Dove: A house can be anything! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nothing really has changed! Sheepy: Dove: I'm much taller than a dog house! Sheepy: Dove: I bet you are too! Sheepy: Dove: Dad is, too~ Sheepy: Dove: Do you remember him? *He points to Primo* That's my dad. The pretty one didn't remember him... But he seemed more interested in chasing down his brother. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pretty one? Dove, that doesn't narrow it down at all. Sheepy: Dove:....? Sheepy: Dove:............. Sheepy: Dove: His name was... Sheepy: Dove:.....Blio! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Blio.... So Sir Lionel. Sheepy: Dove: Where does the b come from? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Bors probably added it. Sheepy: Dove: Bors... Sheepy: Dove: No, he only had one... Sheepy: Dove: But what is a baby one called? Sheepy: Dove: There were some of those. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *what.* Sheepy: Dove: Hmmm? You don't know either? Arsé-kun: Primo: Boarlets. He means Sir Bors, with the cow looking hair, Dovey. Sheepy: Dove: There was... Sheepy: Dove: Ohhhh! I recognize the one with you! Sheepy: Dove: He'd feed me gross things! Sheepy: Jauf: Not once did I do that! You ate out of my trash! Sheepy: Jauf: Sure, I experimented on you a little, but it was for the good of everyone... You seemed to like what I gave you... Sheepy: Dove: The redhead thinks that Arthur needs to listen better to the advice he's given and not act on a whim so much. By the way, why did he wander around without a top back then? Doesn't he get cold? I tried it once. People stared. Turns out that it's a public deterrence. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is thinking* Arsé-kun: *Primo just smirks and does not correct or explain a single part of this.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhhh... Sir Gawain's around, hm. Well, he is dead. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Him or Cai. That description fits them both to a T. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, there's one easy way to solve this one. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, is the redhead you met a drunk? Sheepy: Dove: Huh? No. Sheepy: Jauf: It's Sir Gawain, then. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would Sir Gawain have a reason to survive this long...? I recall him being a ghost the last time I spoke to him. Sheepy: Jauf: Being mad at you not listening? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Being mad in general. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't know the context.... Sheepy: Jauf: But that sounds like him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But there's no reason for him nor Cai to survive this long... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, you could say the same about me without knowing me. Arsé-kun: *Primo continues to smug.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: You're a stubborn git. Sheepy: Dove: You've lived all this time to feed as many people disgusting food as possible. Sheepy: Dove: You exist to undo all good Gordon Ramsey has done for the world. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, but you know that name perfectly fine?! Sheepy: Dove: Well... Sheepy: Dove: I met this man who said that recently. Sheepy: Dove: well, I've known him for quite some time... Arsé-kun: Primo: But you remembered it and didn't get it wrong. I'm impressed! Sheepy: Dove: You're impressed with me? Really?! *He's hyped!* Arsé-kun: *Primo just gives Dove a thumbs up, meanwhile* Sheepy: Dove: Ask away! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Did he sound *ahem, ahem* Like this sorta bastard, Dumblas? Like an absolute git? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon the name use. Sheepy: Dove: ? Sheepy: Dove: *thinking* Sheepy: Dove: I don't think you do very good impressions, nice guy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understand that. Sheepy: Dove: But he did call me Dumblas! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Cai....... Sheepy: Jauf:.....Cai is around? Arsé-kun: *Primo has never stopped smugging, and is now considering an orb* Sheepy: Dove: I was on vacation and I saw a guy selling tasty looking food... He called me Dumblas... Arsé-kun: Primo: Dove that was not food. Sheepy: Dove: That's what he said... Sheepy: Dove: But I liked it. Sheepy: Dove: It was well worth the money! Sheepy: Dove: Hey, by the way, doesn't the gross guy look familiar? Sheepy: Jauf: *stare* Arsé-kun: Primo: Dovey, your son was based on Jaufre. heepy: Dove: .....? Sheepy: Dove: Griflet's based on Jaufre? Sheepy: Dove: Not someone else? Sheepy: Dove: So Yog chose gross guy... Sheepy: Jauf: *staaaaaaare* Arsé-kun: *exasperated sigh from Seir. Thanks yog for the great input* Sheepy: Dove: By the way, where did you go? Sheepy: Dove: Nice guy? Sheepy: Dove: You disappeared. I missed you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've been inside of a sword for the past..... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........ Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... However long it's been. Apparently I missed seeing you by just a couple of hours. Sheepy: Dove: Yes! I was visiting my son! Sheepy: Dove: He looks like gross guy! Sheepy: Dove: Have you met him? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Seir* Yes. That was intentional. I have told you this. Sheepy: Dove: Well, I know... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I have. I would like to spar with him. Sheepy: Dove: Why did you pick Jaufre? It's a good choice! He's a kind man! Arsé-kun: Yog: I respected his drive and using his appearance directly lead to a good timeline. Sheepy: Dove: I see! Arsé-kun: Yog: Among other things. Sheepy: Dove: It's a good choice! Heroes can't be too attached to their items! You might think you're not within crit range, but you're always within crit range! Arsé-kun: Yog: There is always a chance you are in crit range. It is never 0%. Sheepy: Dove: It's scary... these heroes coming into my home and fighting me... I just want to sleep... Arsé-kun: Yog: I still think we should put a "do not fight, take some loot for free" sign. Arsé-kun: Yog: It'll be multiplied by the next day anyway. Sheepy: Dove: But it's my loot! I worked really hard to collect it all! Sheepy: Dove: And then they'll come back and double and triple dip... Arsé-kun: Yog: Then I punt them into orbit. Sheepy: Dove: You make me feel very safe! Arsé-kun: Yog: ♥ ♥ Sheepy: Dove: By the way, I saw another one! Sheepy: Dove: His name is Bunny! He's a tin can! But don't chew on him. It hurts him if you do that. Arsé-kun: Primo: Please don't chew on Beddy, Dovey. Sheepy: Dove: I don't chew on him anymore. I used to... until I learned that it hurt him. Arsé-kun: Primo: Chewing on them hurts most people. Sheepy: Dove: He told me that there wasn't anything inside the tin can worth seeing. I agree! The best part of the tin can is the tin can itself! Sheepy: Dove: Really? It hurts most people? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That would reasonably hurt anyone... Sheepy: Dove: Hmmm... It did hurt when Grif would chew on me, but... I guess that's normal! Sheepy: *Aru enters because she hears Primo! ...and immediately rushes over to hug him!* Arsé-kun: Primo: There you are! Yes, hello! Sheepy: Aru: I missed you! Arsé-kun: Primo: Huh, you must be missing by a mile, because I haven't seen any projectiles~ Sheepy: Aru: I see your sense of humor hasn't improved since I left! Arsé-kun: Primo: Why would it? ;) Arsé-kun: *Arthur has been caught between them and he's decided not to speak up about this. warm* Sheepy: Dove: Ah! I know her! She's the fun one who was always causing problems! Arsé-kun: Primo: No. This is Aru, she's one of my students. Arsé-kun: Primo: We've been over this, Dovelas. Sheepy: Dove:....? Sheepy: Aru: He's Griflet's dad, isn't he? Arsé-kun: Primo: He is. Sheepy: Dove: *thinking* Sheepy: Dove: Do I know her? Sheepy: Dove: She looks really familiar... Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes, but not who you're thinking! Sheepy: Dove: Is she related to the blond one, too? Arsé-kun: Primo: Uhhuh. Sheepy: Dove: Is the nice guy related to the blond guy? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yep. Sheepy: Dove: I wonder where he went... Well, I'll let you know if I see him during my travels! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *muttering* please do not. Sheepy: Dove:? Sheepy: Dove: Well, okay... Sheepy: Aru: Teacher, both Beddy and you have been eating and sleeping right, haven't you? You've been taking breaks? Arsé-kun: Primo: Of course he has! You know he has to take his koala holding breaks! Sheepy: Aru: But have you? Arsé-kun: Primo: :) Sheepy: Aru: *staaaare* Arsé-kun: Arthur: *staaaaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Primo: You two don't want to know what my schedule looks like! Sheepy: Aru: If you don't take care of yourself, I'll never forgive you! Arsé-kun: Primo: I am, I am! I'm just busier than usual at the moment! Sheepy: Aru: Well.... okay. Arsé-kun: Primo: *in Welsh* And none of you are getting involved in that so don't ask. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin.. Sheepy: Dove: I want to get involved. Arsé-kun: Primo: You, maybe. But not them. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Primo: I could tell you! I could! But I'm simply not going to do that. Sheepy: Jauf: No, it's just.... Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: Don't you think it's ridiculous to walk into a place full of people you know care about you, loudly announce that you have problems in a way only they understand, and then act like they're being... hmm... nosy, I suppose, when they react? Arsé-kun: Primo: It is! But consider the following: I enjoy being difficult. Sheepy: Jauf: Brave words for a man in Grifball range. Arsé-kun: Primo: We are not doing that near Aru. You could kill her easily. Sheepy: Aru: Why is it called Grifball? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yeah, Jaufre, why is it called Grifball? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Jauf: Ah.... Sheepy: Jauf: I don't remember... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wasn't it because Jaufball was Cai throwing you at enemy units? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, exactly! Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're getting sidetracked. Merlin cannot just say "You are not getting involved" to our faces. I'm not allowing it. Sheepy: Jauf: Aren't we doing exactly what he wants us to do? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Explain. Sheepy: Jauf: He's baiting us into asking for more details to get the satisfaction of making us beg for crumbs. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is possible, as is him genuinely not wanting us involved. Sheepy: Jauf: So either way... Sheepy: Jauf: Not asking him will drive him nuts. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Primo does Nothing. Total poker face outside of his usual smug.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: No matter what we do, we could be playing straight into his hands. Sheepy: Aru:? Sheepy: Aru: Isn't this just Teacher being Teacher? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, and I firmly dislike it. Sheepy: Jauf: What a pain... Sheepy: *Dove is chewing on the fire poker again* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, so... Grampa, are you doing the same thing you told grampa Misyr not to do? Arsé-kun: Primo: .. No. Sheepy: Dove: He's more open than Alex is... Sheepy: Dove: The naming theme is names that all start witb the letter m, isn't it? Sheepy: Dove: So how does Alex get away with just being Alex? Arsé-kun: Primo: That's not his name, Dove. Sheepy: Dove: What? He told me he was Alex, the miser... Arsé-kun: Primo: Misyr Rex, Dove. Sheepy: Dove: So his name is Rex? Arsé-kun: Primo: It's Misyr. Sheepy: Dove: Misyr..... Arsé-kun: Merlin: New question! Was that big ship yours?? Arsé-kun: Primo: That belongs to Magnus. Sheepy: Dove: I like Magnus! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I haven't gotten to meet him yet.. Sheepy: Dove: You will one day! Arsé-kun: Primo: Seconded. You'll get your chance soon enough. Sheepy: Dove: Dad will find him soon. I'm working hard to do what I can, too. Arsé-kun: Primo: Dovefydd. Sheepy: Dove:....? Arsé-kun: Primo: I wasn't going to share that information. Sheepy: Dove:...........? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now you are. Explain further. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: Primo: ................. Arsé-kun: *Primo stops being smug for once.* Sheepy: Dove: ............??? Arsé-kun: Primo: I did not want any of you involved in looking for Magnus for a single, very specific reason. It's too dangerous. Yes, even for you, Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I can already hazard a guess! Arsé-kun: Primo: Aru, this is the reason I sent you away. I didn't want you nearby if there was any backlash. Arsé-kun: Primo: I didn't want you worrying about it, either. Sheepy: Jauf: He's been captured by Cthulhu. Sheepy: Aru:....Huh? I thought it was to help 14... Arsé-kun: Primo: It was not. We were already there before he got ricocheted. Sheepy: Aru: No, no, I mean... why you sent me here. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, that was also a reason. Just a little less. Sheepy: Jauf: You know, by the way.. Sheepy: Jauf: Her brother was marked by Cthulhu. I wonder if it's a threat to tell you to stop looking for Magnus? Sheepy: Jauf: Or perhaps it's a coincidence. Sheepy: Jauf: Thankfully, another entity came and broke the connection... Arsé-kun: Primo: And that is why I am here today. I would rather not summon anyone if I can help it, but a vague understanding of how the connection works would be stellar. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: Supposedly, there's paint on his wall now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: H-He likes artists-- The entity, I mean! Using his name's a no-no, apparently! Sheepy: Jauf: He also likes Stuart the Minion. Sheepy: Jauf: That thing works well for bribes! Arsé-kun: Merlin: The... The giant minion Kay and Grif bought? They already gave that to him. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, I was there. I know. Sheepy: Jauf: Can we not just offer him a new one? Yes? No? Arsé-kun: Kay: He said he wouldn't do that again. We used that chance already. The fuck are we doing in here? Sheepy: Dove: Ah! It's Jake! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher came to visit! Arsé-kun: Kay: Hold up, what the fuck did you call me? Sheepy: Dove: Your name. Arsé-kun: Kay: No the hell you didn't, you bigass himbo. Sheepy: Dove: Jake! Arsé-kun: Kay: No! Sheepy: Dove: Ah, no, no! My name isn't Himbo! It's Dove! Like the flower! Arsé-kun: Kay: It fuckin' is now, old man! Sheepy: Dove: I'm one of the youngest people in this room... Arsé-kun: Kay: You're all old as fuck. Sheepy: Dove: Wouldn't a child say the same about you, Jake? Arsé-kun: *Primo has never been so glad for a sidetrack in his life. Okay, at least this year of his life* Arsé-kun: Arthur: We've gotten off topic. Sheepy: Dove: You're right, you're right! What was your name again, Jake? Arsé-kun: Kay: It's Kay! Sheepy: Dove: I see! If it's okay as you say, I'll keep calling you Jake then! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'M GOING TO THROW A BRICK OUT A FUCKING WINDOW. Arsé-kun: *he's so upset* Arsé-kun: Kay: So what the hell were you talking about before dumbass started dumbing all over me? Sheepy: Jauf: We were talking ab- Sheepy: Dove: I don't remember! Arsé-kun: Primo: Seconded! Arsé-kun: Arthur: This is a disaster. Sheepy: Jauf: -about Merlin looking for his son. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. That is exactly what we were talking about, as much as Merlin despises us discussing it. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks at Merlin. Merlin shakes his head. Not him!* Sheepy: Dove: Huh? This is where people usually say... Sheepy: Dove: "Can't you take a hint?" ... I wonder what that means? Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, we're trying to figure out how to free him from Cthulhu. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh. *didn't actually expect an answer and doesn't know what to say* Arsé-kun: Primo: Fighting is entirely off the table. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course. I'm not that reckless. Arsé-kun: Primo: But Griflet is. Arsé-kun: Primo: The less people involved, the less targets Big Green has. Sheepy: Jauf: Right... So don't let him find out. Sheepy: Grif: *He's looming nearby, chewing on something. He found out.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Too late. Arsé-kun: Kay: How bad of suggestions are we taking here? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it's up to Merlin, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Primo: Give me the terrible ideas. Arsé-kun: Kay: Make a deal with the janitor. That's my bad idea of the evening. Don't do that. Sheepy: Grif: *chew, chew* Sheepy: Jauf: Janitor? Arsé-kun: *primo considers it for a metric fucksecond and then discards that idea* Arsé-kun: Yog: My dear uncle. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhhhh... him... Arsé-kun: Yog: I will not be making suggestions, to avoid altering the timeline. Please understand. Sheepy: Jauf: That's too bad! Arsé-kun: Yog: I will say that the current subject does enjoy his name being used, so maybe limit that. Sheepy: Jauf: What a guy... Arsé-kun: Yog: Egotistical bastard. Arsé-kun: Yog: I understand it completely, still a bastard. Sheepy: Grif: He's underwater, isn't he? The man we're looking to rescue. Arsé-kun: Primo: Questionably. R'yleh tends to rise and sink with the tides. Sheepy: Grif: We just exploit a glitch that the fishing rod mechanic has and fish him up that way. Using the backwards spin glitch, there's about a 1/356252 chance for the fishing rod to continuously extend until finally hitting a target. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Grif, you're just saying words at this point. You may as well be speaking Rylehian. What? Sheepy: Grif: But water is required for using a fishing rod. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bad idea three. Ain't Sir Cai the dude who doesn't need to breathe underwater? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Wait Arsé-kun: Kay: You know what I mean. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not correcting that because I don't know the word for it. Fuck off. Sheepy: Grif: However. Jaufre's existence seems to frequently induce glitches that would normally have a miniscule chance of happening. So he could potentially make the fishing rod glitch happen at a much higher rate than if I were to do it. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, Cai was talented at that! Sheepy: Jauf: This is a very stupid idea... but... Sheepy: Jauf: What if we just picked up the ocean and moved it? Sheepy: Jauf: Where is Elyan, anyway? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... I think I'm getting stupider. Sheepy: Jauf: No, no, my king... Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif? Where's your goddamn water? Sheepy: Jauf: You remember that bird who would accompany me everywhere? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That was not the part I was talking about. I know Elyan. Sheepy: Jauf: He's just sentient water, so presumably he could just become the ocean and move out of the way. Sheepy: Grif: Elyan... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Would that even work? Accounting for gravity and all that? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, originally he was an ocean, I think. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait, let's see if Elyan's here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *ahem* Arsé-kun: Merlin: HEWWO?? Sheepy: Grif:....? Hewwwooooo... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Guess not. We'd hear him if he was. Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe he got lost on the way home...? Arsé-kun: Yog: Cthaat is currently in the Atlantic, harassing deep-sea divers by honking at them. Sheepy: Jauf: He's become smarter since when I first met him, but there seemed to be very little processing power there originally. Sheepy: Jauf: How can we call upon him? Arsé-kun: Yog: You don't. He does as he pleases. Sheepy: Jauf: When we need him most, he's messing around somewhere. Sheepy: Jauf: Typical Elyan! Arsé-kun: Yog: I've found something through my searches. There is a way to contact him, but this is the long version. We don't exactly require that. Sheepy: Jauf: Right, because he knows us! Sheepy: Grif: Elyan........ I miss Elyan....... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe he would like this... Sheepy: Grif: Elyan.... Sheepy: Grif: Why did he leave? Arsé-kun: Yog: On a whim, or he got lost. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Can I finish what I was saying? Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, go ahead. Arsé-kun: Kay: If Sir Cai can stay underwater, he could always check things out. It's not like he can drown. Sheepy: Jauf: That requires knowing where he is. Arsé-kun: Kay: Orb? Arsé-kun: Yog: Denied. Sheepy: Jauf: Stalking him like that would feel wrong. Arsé-kun: Yog: That's also placing a humanoid with no resistance near Ryleh. Denied on principle. Sheepy: Jauf: At the end of the day, he left because he felt that enough was enough. All of us contributed to it. A little poem isn't enough to maks him act like that. Trying to get a service out of him after finally locating him would be terrible. Arsé-kun: Primo: That's also true. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey so I got this Sheepy: *Elyan is sitting on Merlin's head* Sheepy: Jauf: When did he get here...? Sheepy: Grif: Elyan... he's finally back. I missed him... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hewwwo. Sheepy: Elyan: *squeaky Merlin imitation* Hewwwooooo! Arsé-kun: Merlin: :) Sheepy: Grif: Wow... He sounds just like the Elyan I remember. Arsé-kun: Merlin: H-hewwo, Eywyan! Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwoooo! Sheepy: Jauf: What were you up to, hmm? You weren't bothering anyone, were you? Sheepy: Elyan: ......................................................... Sheepy: Elyan: *Crow voice* Aaaaaauughhh! Give me back my hotdog, you dumb pigeon! YOU AREN'T EVEN EATING IT! Arsé-kun: Kay: What a bully. I'm gonna throw the bird into the freezer for crime. Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't you talk back to me! Sheepy: Elyan: *squeaky Kay imitation* ... to me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: We've gotten off topic again. Sheepy: Jauf: Elyan, can you help us rescue Merlin's son? Sheepy: *Elyan has started pecking at the zipper on Merlin's shirt instead of responding.* Arsé-kun: Yog: I can speak to Cthaat at a later time. Consider him on board for this. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Yog: It just needs to be explained a specific way. Again, consider him on board. Resume with this in mind. Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, I know that he isn't tryjng to be rude. Arsé-kun: Merlin: stop trying to eat my shirt Sheepy: Elyan: *squeaky Merlin voice* Shirt! *peck, peck* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ow! Cut that out..! Sheepy: Elyan:? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can we please focus before Merlin finds an excuse to leave? Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, that's a great idea. What kind of excuse would you like? Sheepy: Jauf: He won't leave. Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh? Are you sure about that? Sheepy: Jauf: It's a promise. Arsé-kun: Primo: Are you imprisoning me? Ooh, how naughty of you. I have a family to attend to, you know! Sheepy: Jauf: You do, and one's stuck at the bottom of the ocean relying on a guy who thinks his efforts alone are going to be enough. Don't want to endanger us? Someone else who's close to you has already been targeted. Like it or not, we're involved. Not because you nor I decided it, but because he's decided it. Arsé-kun: Primo: I know that! But I'm not bringing the kids along for it! You and the King are fine. Dovelas can take it. But not them. Sheepy: Jauf:.......... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Er. Sheepy: Jauf: Really... is my king fine? Arsé-kun: Primo: Big Green doesn't deal with the dead. It should be fine. Arsé-kun: Primo: I do recommend you work on it a bit, my king, you really were caught lacking~~ Arsé-kun: Arthur: oh, yes. let me practice that so casually. *stare.* thank you for your wisdom, court mage. Sheepy: Jauf: I could never be embarrassed by you, my king. Don't give me a reason to be. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't think I can embarrass you as well as others can. Sheepy: Jauf: It's true! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Also, that was the first time I have ever fallen to something like that. Give me SOME credit. Sheepy: Jauf: It's the first time you had the opportunity to, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: As a spirit, yes. Sheepy: Aru: I think you did a good job, Arthur! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Now. Does anyone have a map so we could work out a plan even somewhat? Sheepy: Aru: But even so... the whole thing really scared me, so please don't end up in a situation like that again if you can help it... Sheepy: Jauf: My companion might. Arsé-kun: *Arthur just pats Aru's shoulder. he sorry* Arsé-kun: Yog: Just for this occasion. *he brings up a large pop-up with an overhead view of Rlyeh. It can even be rotated to show depth!* Arsé-kun: Yog: This is how it will look when you all inevitably make the attack. I was very thorough in getting details correct. Arsé-kun: *Arthur had meant a paper map and doesn't know what the hell to do with this* Sheepy: Jauf: I see, I see! Sheepy: Jauf: This is very useful. Arsé-kun: Yog: Yes. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Yog: That's what I was waiting for. You're welcome. I'll unlock the drawing tools so you can all mark the map. Arsé-kun: *Merlin considers drawing a peen on it first thing, but Aru is right there! He can't be that rude!* Sheepy: Grif:..........*He's staring at the map* Arsé-kun: *Primo is also studying the map* Arsé-kun: *Kay draws a little angry face in the top corner. Natural human instinct to draw on thing* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Cai would do the same thing! Arsé-kun: Primo: The furthest I ever got in Rlyeh was about here. *he circles some upside-down spires* Never quite made it inside. Sheepy: Jauf: Why? Were you caught? Arsé-kun: Primo: We got dangerously close! Arsé-kun: Primo: That, and I don't think Beddy liked it very much. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: *Grif is wordlessly just drawing some circles accompanied with arrows on the map.* Arsé-kun: Yog: There are inside views as well, if you need them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, what is this? Sheepy: Grif: Fishing spots. Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... We're definitely gonna end up using that now, aren't we? Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Well... Arsé-kun: Primo: What did I just say about that?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut up, old man, Grif can't permadie and I don't give a shit. Sheepy: Grif: Beddy didn't like it? Arsé-kun: Primo: I brought Bedwyr with me the last time I breached the surface. He didn't like it much. Sheepy: Grif: Most people don't. Arsé-kun: Yog: Most things don't. No one that lives there wants to live there, either. Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwwooooo! Arsé-kun: Yog: I agree, Cthaat. If a certain interloper would like to insert himself into the script, now would be the time. Arsé-kun: *Everyone's favorite Yellow⭐️Hoodie⭐️Myumon⭐️Eldritch⭐️Horror is here, and drawing on the map! He's drawing.... a self-portrait. Thank you so Fucking Much for your contribution.* Sheepy: Jauf: What IS that? Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Gross. Arsé-kun: Yog: One of my cousins. He's the one responsible for breaking Artair's connection, as well as several fits of berserk madness back on campus.. Among other things. Sheepy: Jauf: I missed that plotline. Sheepy: Jauf: But I'm used to witnessing sudden bouts of madness. After all, I'm good friends with Sir Lancelot. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Disregard my presence. I merely wish to be here while the script is being writ so I can compare it to the finalized show. Sheepy: Jauf: I understand! It's no problem at all! Arsé-kun: Kay: Joke about the name of one of my buds who got affected here. Arsé-kun: *Indistinct milkshake slurping sound from one of the many orbs in this location currently. Thank you so much Yog for YOUR great input.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: So all we have so far is a quarter of a plan from Sir Griflet, a half-explored region, no idea where we're actually going.... And art. Sheepy: Jauf: And our shining star... Sheepy: Jauf: You, my king!!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...?! Sheepy: Jauf: I don't have a role for you quite yet. I just thought you should be included in that list! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not assign people without a task. It'll make things messier, tactician. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm not assigning you. I just see you as an asset! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... While I appreciate it, save it for when we're done. Sheepy: Jauf: Fine, fine! Arsé-kun: Arthur: What I'm seeing is that most of us do not actually know what we're doing. Sheepy: Jauf: Fine, fine! Sheepy: Jauf: Well, what do we know? Sheepy: Jauf: We know that he's been kidnapped by a squid, but not his location. Sheepy: Jauf: We know how Rlyeh will look when we strike. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But not where he is. I would rather not make a blind charge. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... Sheepy: Jauf: How do we find out his location? Sheepy: Aru: 3's visions are through the eyes of any Merlin, he told me. Maybe he can pick a target? Arsé-kun: Primo: He can't pick, but there's always the chance. I'll ask him right quick. Sheepy: Aru: But can he force visions to happen? Arsé-kun: Primo: Actually.... First? Let's see what 14 is up to. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 15 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 17 Sheepy: Aru: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Merlin's been silently drawing on the map for the past.... However long he hasn't been speaking.* Sheepy: Aru: What is he drawing? Arsé-kun: *Hastur reaches up and starts futzing with the map, bringing up the internal display and fucking around at mach 7. Annoyed slurping noise from Yog in response. Hastur has changed size three times over the course of these sentences.* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Maybe it's useful? Arsé-kun: Hastur: This is far too slow of a planning scene, so I will offer some assistance. That which he's drawn is certainly inside of Rlyeh. Sheepy: Jauf: Including the location of Merlin's son? Sheepy: Jauf: That's an important detail we're missing. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I do not deal with time or space. I wouldn't know that. Someone here could easily share that information, but they're so stingy with spoilers. Arsé-kun: Hastur: What a waste of time this is. Sheepy: Jauf: It is! Arsé-kun: Yog: The more I help directly, the more I am expected to do so. I will not have mortals relying on me entirely. I refuse. Sheepy: Jauf: Would one consider Merlin a mortal? Arsé-kun: Primo: Questionable! Sheepy: Jauf: So then, it's fine if he looks to you for help, my friend! Sheepy: Jauf: No? Yes? Maybe we'll be forced to look for him when we're there? Arsé-kun: Yog: I would highly prefer that I'm not depended on for this. Everyone here is capable of achieving the conclusion they want without my stepping in. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Hastur: I found the cavern. I will step down here. Sheepy: Jauf: Well! Who's coming along? Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif's got a plan of some sort, so he kinda has to. Sheepy: Jauf: I'm coming along! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I believe I may be of some use, so please permit me to come along. Sheepy: Jauf: Merlin is coming along, I'm sure. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eh? Sheepy: Jauf: No, no, not you. I never mean you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then be more specific!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, uh... I made this? Sheepy: Jauf: Now who would a Round Table member mean when they say the name Merlin other than the great troublemaker- I mean, mage himself? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wasn't paying attention...! Sheepy: Jauf: Well, you did a good job for a man who isn't paying attention! Sheepy: Jauf: Your services will be of great use! Now we have a map of the inside of the dungeon. Good job! Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks a bit confused, but proud of himself! He helped!* Sheepy: *A mysterious man is nudging a face down Dove with a protein bar in the background... Oh, no, that's just Beddy.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Beddy! You're finally joining us? Sheepy: Beddy: *He's dressed in a hoodie, a facemask, and sunglasses. No face for you* Oh, um... I just felt rude not talking to the others first... Sheepy: Beddy:..Considering that they're the hosts. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy!! *She rushes over to him and hugs him! Beddy's here!* I missed you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Bedwyr, how great of you to join us! :D Sheepy: Beddy: *He returns Aru's hug* M-my king?! You're here?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am. We can catch up as soon as this meeting ends. Sheepy: Beddy: If I had known... I would've worn my armor...! Ah, this feels so disrespectful... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't mind. This meeting was not planned at all. Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Well, I want to help, too. Please bring me. Arsé-kun: Primo: You're always allowed! Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you.... Sheepy: Beddy: I pride myself in my speed and good sense of direction. Please use me however you see fit. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Since I presumably cannot die a second time, I think it would be best if you came with me. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! I'll follow you to the figurative ends of the Earth, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Figurative? Does it.... No, irrelevant. Thank you for agreeing. Sheepy: Beddy: Hmm.....? Well, of course there's no end to the Earth. If you keep walking and walking in one direction, ignoring the existence of water, you'll eventually just return to your starting point. Sheepy: Beddy: Because, you know, the Earth's round.................... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I know it's round, at least. Sheepy: Beddy: By the way, taking into account that the average walking speed of a human being is 2.5-4 mph and the Earth is 7917.5 miles in diameter, if one were to continue to walk in one direction without ever deviating from the average walking speed of a human being, never taking a break, and never encountering an obstacle such as water, it would take them between 132 and 82.5 days to return back to their starting position, rounding up. By then, anyone would've died from not fulfilling their needs, so don't try to accomplish this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... Sir Bedwyr, what have you done to know this? Sheepy: Beddy: .............. Sheepy: Beddy: Just don't try it, okay? My king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm dead and can't leave the sword. How would I??? Arsé-kun: Kay: How the fuck did you avoid the ocean on a horse? Sheepy: Beddy: So on horseback, it'd be a much shorter distance........ Sheepy: Beddy: Ah......no, I didn't put Butter through that. Arsé-kun: Primo: The way we went, there was way less ocean~~ Sheepy: Beddy: It was an enjoyable trip. Arsé-kun: Primo: Cold, though! Sheepy: Beddy: But the penguins were a treat to see! They're much different than the ones down under, mate! They carry their eggs on their feet. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Not to support a subject change, but what exactly is a penguin? Sheepy: Beddy: A flightless bird that swims in the water to hunt fish and outrun predators. Arsé-kun: *Arthur appears slightly puzzled, but shakes his head and opts to worry about it later* Sheepy: Beddy: Other than one species, they naturally only live in the Southern Hemisphere. Sheepy: Beddy: So there aren't any in Britain... Sheepy: Beddy: ...Naturally, anyway. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Show me later. We're in the middle of an attack plan. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah, sorry... After all this, we can go to a zoo and see them in person! Sheepy: Jauf: So what? Are we going to stealthily go in and take him without the squid seeing us? Sheepy: Jauf: Can we do that? Are we capable of that? Arsé-kun: Primo: Unlikely. We can't completely stifle our presence in his own domain. We can definitely be a distraction, though. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... For him to run? I doubt he's in the state to run. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It shouldn't have a reason to pay attention to a single man and a ghost when a very angry wizard is banging on it's door. Sheepy: Jauf: That's true... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Especially with a boat right there! He hates boats! Sheepy: Jauf: Really? Arsé-kun: Hastur: It's so funny, it's almost pathetic. Sheepy: Jauf: Amazing! Arsé-kun: Hastur: And Orbs here really h-- Arsé-kun: Yog: It sounds like someone wants their weaknesses exposed!! Sheepy: Jauf: Ehh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Presidential alert! The girls are fighting! Arsé-kun: Primo: Now, now, you two can share each others' weaknesses as soon as we're done here. I'm sure the king would love that sort of information. Sheepy: Jauf: My companion has no weaknesses that humans can exploit! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Humans, he says. Sheepy: Jauf: Which most of us are. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm half.... Sheepy: Jauf:..... Sheepy: Jauf: One of us. Arsé-kun: Yog: No comment. Sheepy: Jauf: And he's napping right now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *hand raise* Does being a ghost count as human? Sheepy: Jauf: I'd say yes! Sheepy: Jauf: It doesn't make you non human... because... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it doesn't. Arsé-kun: Yog: Agreed. You are still human. Sheepy: Beddy:...Ah, it's two. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. You forgot about me. Sheepy: Beddy:...? Arsé-kun: Yog: He's not human in the slightest, despite his appearance and ability to blend in with them. Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Sheepy: Beddy: So it's three, then. The entity you were speaking with isn't human either, of course. Sheepy: Beddy: But everyone knew that. Arsé-kun: Yog: *deadpan* Breaking news, the eldritch orb you've been speaking with isn't human. What a wild concept. Arsé-kun: *Kay is doing math in the background* Sheepy: Beddy: Well, I didn't mean you. Sheepy: Jauf: So! Merlin is bait, my king and Bedwyr are the frontlines, and Griflet and I are the backlines! Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, but who will carry the sword... Arsé-kun: Primo: We need more on the backlines. We can't leave the ship completely unmanned. Sheepy: Beddy:...? If you mean the Excalibur, if our king is incapable of holding it, I can carry it myself.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can confirm this. He has express permission to do so. Sheepy: Jauf: I see! How convenient! Sheepy: Jauf: So who else do we bring for the backlines? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe Kay's good at not drowning just like Cai? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not gonna test that! Sheepy: Aru: Speaking of testing, how did Cai know that his limit was a week? Arsé-kun: *Kay refuses to admit that he wants to come along. It's very obvious anyway* Sheepy: Jauf: Kay, you come along to be moral support. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can maybe do that. Sheepy: Jauf: Excellent! Sheepy: Aru: Um... Arsé-kun: Primo: To answer your question, Aru, because he came up and bitched about it. Sheepy: Aru: He must be a smart man to know his limits so well! Arsé-kun: Arthur: And then took a week recovering because he nearly drowned despite everything. No he was not at that age. Sheepy: Aru: Oh... Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder where Sir Cai is... Sheepy: Beddy: Meetings feel so unnatural without him. Sheepy: Beddy:...And everyone else... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I agree entirely. Arsé-kun: Primo: Sir Marrok was very important! Sheepy: Beddy: Seeing his fluffiness motivated me even more to protect the kingdom! Sheepy: Jauf: I once watched him bite another member while in human form. Sheepy: Beddy:...He probably had a good reason. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Brave Sir Marrok.. Sheepy: Beddy: He had much love and fur to spread around! Sheepy: Jauf: Especially for our king. Sheepy: Jauf: Even when he ripped that woman's nose clean off her face... "He's always been good to me, so it must be that there's something wrong with her." Arsé-kun: Arthur: It was so out of character for him up to that point, so it was very clear that she'd wronged him. Sheepy: Jauf: Well...... Sheepy: Jauf: In this situation, she waas bad.......... Sheepy: Jauf: But in most situations, I doubt that'd be the right play. Arsé-kun: *the knights derail by wondering how Sir Marrok as a werewolf technically worked.* Sheepy: Jauf: You know, he bit Sir Galehaut a few times on bad nights and Sir Galehaut never became a werewolf... Was Sir Marrok even a werewolf? Arsé-kun: Primo: It doesn't always spread! Sheepy: Jauf: But could it have? Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe because he was born that way, he couldn't spread it. Arsé-kun: Primo: Ex-act-ly! Sheepy: Jauf: How convenient! Sheepy: Jauf: Did I mention that he bit Sir Hector once while in human form? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He probably deserved it. Sheepy: Jauf: It was because he trapped Sir Marrok with one of his long, pointless stories. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Marrok has never done anything intentionally malicious in his life. Sheepy: Jauf: Kinda like when Cai learned juicy details about some drama and dumps them on you unprompted and not asked for. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You didn't like hearing that? Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I love listening to Cai. Sheepy: Jauf: Also... I can't argue that. I feel like he's the only one of us who could truly utilize that pouch Merlin made. Sheepy: Jauf: Hey, by the way, where did that money come from? Money doesn't appear from nothing. Arsé-kun: Primo: Wouldn't you like to know? Sheepy: Jauf: ...... Sheepy: Jauf: It... wasn't our treasury, was it? Arsé-kun: Primo: No, Cai would have had me by the throat if it were. Sheepy: Jauf: Does that wallet still exist? Arsé-kun: Primo: I know one of my grandkids has it... Sheepy: Beddy: Oh, um... Right, the one who has it is Misyr. It seems to work out well for him, but he was pretty rude the last time we met... Arsé-kun: Primo: He's under a lot of stress. All the time. Sheepy: Beddy: I suppose so... Sheepy: Beddy: But I think it's better not to punish others for it. Arsé-kun: Primo: Comment regarding your personal traits here! Sheepy: Beddy: Do I really punish others for how I feel? I need to work on that... Arsé-kun: Primo: That's not what I said. Arsé-kun: Primo: You know what I'm talking about, you cute little furball. ;) *non flirty* Sheepy: Beddy:?! Sheepy: Beddy: Y-yes... I do... Arsé-kun: Kay: What are you two Fucking talking about Sheepy: Beddy: Have you heard of koalas before? Arsé-kun: Kay: I know what a fucking koala is! Sheepy: Beddy: Well, they're nice and warm. If you're feeling down, you'll feel much better after giving one a hug. Arsé-kun: Primo: He's not wrong! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Recess over. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm.... What else is there to decide? Arsé-kun: Arthur: How will we be landing on the island? From what direction? Sheepy: Jauf: By boat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ................. Sheepy: Jauf:......... Sheepy: Jauf: ................ Arsé-kun: Arthur: I figured that was a given, Sir Jaufre. Arsé-kun: *Kay stifling laughter.mp4* Sheepy: Jauf:..........Don't we need to know the weather for that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: One of you Merlins, can you get that much? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's gonna rain tonight I think. Arsé-kun: Primo: Maybe, if I knew what date to match it up to. Sheepy: Aru: Are you going tonight...? Sheepy: Aru: That's too soon. Arsé-kun: Yog: That would be far too soon. Sheepy: Beddy: I need to know as well, so I can mentally prepare... Arsé-kun: Primo: I would really like this done as soon as possible. Arsé-kun: Yog: I would say "Give it a few days for the humans to prepare", but humans tend to ready up remarkably fast. Sheepy: Jauf: Tomorrow, then! Sheepy: Grif: Tomorrow... Yes. I can do it. Sheepy: Beddy: It's so sudden... but I want to do everything I can to help Merlin. Arsé-kun: Yog: Tomorrow's forecast is! Stupidly cold. Rlyeh is near the Antarctic, after all. Arsé-kun: Yog: It is not yet December, so I am unable to give physical assistance. Not that I will have time to. Sheepy: Grif: I see... So get warm jackets. Sheepy: Jauf: On cold days, I'd always use Cai to warm up. Sheepy: Beddy: As would I... what a kind man he was. Sheepy: Grif:.....Or get Cai. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We are not finding Cai for something so frivolous. *as much as he'd like to as well* Sheepy: Jauf: So sad.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: He wouldn't help me, anyway. Sheepy: Beddy: My king.... Sheepy: Beddy: Please apologize the next time you see him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That first requires seeing him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I doubt he wants to see me. Sheepy: Beddy: Please don't give up on him so easily... Sheepy: Beddy: Cai is a good person. Just because he was angry at you for a while doesn't mean he'll stay that way. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, that's not giving up on him. Arsé-kun: *Primo finally does Actual Work on Planning in the bg. We'll come in from this way, land here...* Sheepy: Beddy: Isn't it? Deciding that he never wants to see you again simply because he stormed off? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I never blamed him for it. Sheepy: Beddy: ........ Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Arsé-kun: Arthur: So I am beginning to realize my self-esteem seems to have taken a hit as well. I need to work on that. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes, before Cai bullies you for it! Sheepy: Beddy: And he will! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I swear, Cai can sense weakness, like a snake or a very angry boar. Sheepy: Beddy: It's very scary... Just how does he do it? Mind reading? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Using his understanding of people for evil. Sheepy: Beddy: What a man... Arsé-kun: Primo: It's no surprise only one woman and one other person were able to tolerate...... Right, hi, Aru, I forgot you were there! You've been so quiet! Sheepy: Aru: .......? Sheepy: Aru: Well, I didn't think I should say anything... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Any input is appreciated. Staying on task seems to be a fool's errand. Sheepy: Aru: Um... I didn't really have any helpful input... Sorry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Merlin has brought up something I definitely want to hear the end of. At this point, it's anything goes. Sheepy: Aru: Oh.... I see... Sheepy: Aru: I think you should make a gift for him! It'd show you care and feel sorry for what you did! Sheepy: Beddy: Would it really...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *flatly* yes, let me make something when I am struggling to hold a cup. Sheepy: Aru:....... Sheepy: Aru: Well... um... Sheepy: Aru: I thought it was a good idea. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... No, I was just thinking... the last time my king tried making something, Cai got angry and left. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not something physical, though. Sheepy: Beddy: That's true... Sheepy: Beddy:....Maybe he will like getting a gift. Sheepy: Beddy:....Let's think about that after we save Merlin's son. Sheepy: Jauf: Do you enjoy waving death flags around? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're already dead, and I highly doubt Merlin would allow Bedwyr to die. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, yes... Sheepy: Jauf:..... Arsé-kun: Merlin: How about we don't fly any death flags at all? Sheepy: Beddy:....? Sheepy: Beddy: It takes a lot more than that to kill me off... Sheepy: Jauf:....There's another one. Sheepy: Jauf: You're a man covered in death flags! Sheepy: Beddy: Actually, I'm covered in clothes. Arsé-kun: Primo: You keep saying things that the plucky sidekick of a fun hero movie would say, and then they'd die horribly. Sheepy: Beddy: But, well... Sheepy: Beddy: That's fiction. Arsé-kun: Hastur: You wish that's how it worked. Arsé-kun: *Hastur looks into the camera like in the office for a moment* Sheepy: Beddy: I think as long as we're careful and stick to the plan, it'll all turn out alright. Sheepy: Beddy: The plan being... Arsé-kun: Primo: Just goddamn gun it. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes. I'm fast! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Don't go too fast. I'm not sure of how fast I can go. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah? Alright... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Unless you drag me along, I suppose. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll drag you along, then! Sheepy: Jauf: Grif, Kay, and I will hang out in the boat. Arsé-kun: Kay: *who came back from an unsuccessful booze hunt* You'd better find one hell of a fishing rod. Sheepy: Grif: No need. It will extend torever until it hits the target. Arsé-kun: Kay: You trust a flimsy ass string with this? Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh, whatever, whatever happens happens. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: We will see. Sheepy: Grif: Anything can be a fishing rod. Arsé-kun: Primo: Not to interrupt this thrilling conversation, but do you men think you could walk to the park tomorrow so I can pick you up easily? Sheepy: Jauf: Park? Which park? Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably the one a few blocks away. Me and Grif considered summoning this thing *he gestures to Hastur* there, but we had better ideas. Sheepy: Jauf: I see... Sheepy: Jauf: I will follow you there, then. Arsé-kun: Primo: Good, great. There WILL be a large-scale teleport, so if you're not good with those, good luck~ Sheepy: Jauf: Good luck, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I will make sure to stay inside of Caliburn for that. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Sheepy: Jauf: Good luck, my king! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good luck to you as well. Sheepy: Jauf: Now why would I have issues? Arsé-kun: Arthur: If you were unable to deal with a moving vehicle, then a ship may be worse for you. Sheepy: Jauf:....... Arsé-kun: Kay: Big talk for the other guy who couldn't handle a car ride. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Hey, Grif? Arsé-kun: Kay: I forgot the fuckin' meds earlier. You're fucked. Sheepy: Grif: Ugh..... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll go digging around, but no guarantees unless Orbus wants to be of use. Sheepy: Grif: I hate water. Sheepy: Grif: What is our plan if the boat sinks? Sheepy: Grif: ....... Sheepy: Grif: How? Arsé-kun: Primo: The same way we're getting there. Sheepy: Grif: I see... teleportation... Arsé-kun: *Primo does NOT mention that he means "send everyone else away and complete the mission himself". No need for that.* Sheepy: Grif: What if.... Sheepy: Grif: What if someone is knocked off the boat? Arsé-kun: Primo: Lifevests and then it's a good thing I'm staying on board, huh? Sheepy: Grif: Hm.... Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: What if I close my eyes the whole time? Arsé-kun: Primo: I don't advise that. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Just stay under the deck until we reach the destination. That way, you cannot actually fall off. Sheepy: Grif: Fine. Sheepy: Beddy: Boat rides are fun! Arsé-kun: Arthur: They can be, yes. Sheepy: Beddy: Especially with your friends. Sheepy: Beddy:......... Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder if Sir Agravain has ever had a fun boat ride before. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I wonder if Sir Agravain has ever had fun. Sheepy: Jauf: I doubt he knew the word existed. Sheepy: Beddy: Yet, I think he did have fun sometimes. Sheepy: Beddy: When torturing people. Arsé-kun: Kay: So just like our Aggy. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. He's a git. Sheepy: Beddy: I see! You know, though... Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Agravain was not a bad man. Sheepy: Beddy: He was incredibly loyal to our king, and very hard working. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And that made things infinitely worse. Sheepy: Beddy: Poor Sir Agravain... Sheepy: Beddy: In the end, he was used, wasn't he? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can we change the subject? We're getting dangerously close to subjects I'd rather avoid. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course. Sheepy: Beddy: By the way... Sheepy: Beddy: How well can you swim? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm okay. Sheepy: Beddy: Really...? Just okay...? You can't stay underwater for nine days and nine nights? *He sounds very disappointed.* Arsé-kun: Kay: I wish I could do that. Sheepy: Beddy: Can you stay awake for nine days without needing sleep? Arsé-kun: Kay: That'd be so goddamn useful. Sheepy: Beddy: I see........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Another great day of being a human disappointment. Sheepy: Beddy: So you're just similar personality wise. Arsé-kun: Kay: Apparently. Sheepy: Beddy: But, comparatively... Sheepy: Beddy:............You're short! Sheepy: Beddy: It's good to be your own person, though! Arsé-kun: Kay: I better fuckin' be my own person. If I turn out to be a goddamn carbon copy of some old ass bitch, I'm gonna throw a fit. Sheepy: Beddy: Old...? Arsé-kun: Kay: You guys are old as shit. Sheepy: Beddy: Well, there's only one Cai. But there's only one Kay, too. I think it's good that you try hard not to just copy others. Sheepy: Beddy: However... Sheepy: Beddy:....I just thought it would be neat if someone out there had similar capabilities to Cai. People would make fun of it and call it weird, on occasion. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I miraculously develop the ability to do weird shit, you'll be first to know. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you. And if people make fun of you for it, here is what you do... Arsé-kun: Kay: Tear them to shreds? Sheepy: Beddy: You throw rocks at them as hard as you can! Arsé-kun: Kay: Sic Griflet on them. Sheepy: Beddy: Exactly! Sheepy: Grif: Hm? What? Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedwyr says if anyone's mean to me, I'm allowed to use you as an intimidation factor. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I'll do my best. Sheepy: Grif: I'll bite them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe don't go that far. Sheepy: Grif:.......Hm.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Punch them in the face. Sheepy: Grif: How hard? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... On second thought that's a bad idea. Sheepy: Grif: Too bad... Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't want you zombie exploding a normal person. Sheepy: Grif: Of course not. That would be bloody. Arsé-kun: Kay: So just hard enough to knock a bitch over. Sheepy: Grif: So slap them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, that works. Sheepy: Grif: Slap, slap, slap... Sheepy: Beddy: People will never make fun of you to your face again. Sheepy: Beddy: And one last thing.... Sheepy: Beddy: It's good to face the consequences of your actions head on... but it's better not to create those consequences at all. Sheepy: Beddy: Please don't taunt people who are twice your strength and can kill you with ease if they so desired. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then what's the goddamn point? Sheepy: Beddy: Well... Arsé-kun: Primo: I came here to have a time and I'm feeling so attacked right now. Sheepy: Beddy: Both you and Cai are horrible about that. Sheepy: Beddy: You both just leave the problems you have to get worse and worse... Arsé-kun: Primo: There are a couple billion people. They can handle it. Sheepy: Beddy: And I am one of them... Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes, so thank you! Sheepy: Beddy:....and I am one of them! So please do not do that! Arsé-kun: Primo: Hey, I've gotten so much better! Arsé-kun: *Primo glances at Beddy. Doesn't say anything* Sheepy: Beddy:....? Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't worry about it! If I say it, that'll have consequences! Sheepy: Beddy: I see... I will worry about it... Arsé-kun: Primo: Worry harder, fuzzbucket. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! I will, I will! Arsé-kun: *Primo gestures towards the map that he's finished marking* Arsé-kun: Primo: The completed plans, everybody! Sheepy: *Beddy quickly exits while they're distracted by the map* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 8 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 19 Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 5 Arsé-kun: *Arthur does not address anything that he'd just seen.* Sheepy: *Beddy returns and takes his seat again.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Do you count as someone twice my strength and could definitely kill me? Sheepy: Beddy: I do! But I would never kill you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hm. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well. Ain't my business. Sheepy: Beddy: .......? Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... After. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy is kind! He would never harm anyone outside of combat. Arsé-kun: Kay: He could absolutely kick my ass, though. Sheepy: Aru: Most people could! Arsé-kun: Kay: ............... Arsé-kun: *Anime depression squiggly line effect over Kay.gif* Arsé-kun: Kay: thank you so fucking much Sheepy: Aru: ....I'm not so sure about 14, though. Sheepy: Aru: I think if you took him by surprise, you could win! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Huh? What? Sheepy: Aru: By tbe way, just so you know, I'm only including people that I know within "people"! So don't look so bummed out. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's still a lot... Sheepy: Aru: You're guaranteed to lose against every Merlin other than 14. Beddy and Bors could both mow you down. Griflet and Jauf could both defeat you with ease. But... Sheepy: Aru: 14, Bedi, Lucan, Artair, and Arturia would probably lose! Arsé-kun: *Kay thinks about how Grif nearly killed him that one time and shudders* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Crow could definitely win too, but you just need to aim for his weak point. His ego! You're good at that! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hold on, Arty and Arty know what they're doing. Kick his ass. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, I'm sorry, Kay... Sheepy: Aru:......I think Lucan is the only guaranteed one. Sheepy: Aru: But that's still someone! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... That ain't shit. Sheepy: Aru: But I'd cheer you on no matter how much of a disadvantage you're at. Arsé-kun: Kay: That really doesn't help. Sheepy: Aru: And you're only at this point now! You've improved tremendously since when I first came to your dorm. A year from now? I think you'll be so much stronger than you would possibly expect! Arsé-kun: Kay: You think I'm gonna last that long? Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Arsé-kun: *Kay did not mean to say that out loud* Sheepy: Aru: Uhuh! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Yeah, okay. Sheepy: Aru: I think you can do anything! Maybe you can't now, but one day you'll be able to! Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe. Sheepy: Aru: I'm not just here to cheer you on, though! I'm here to support you, too! Arsé-kun: *Kay has started to doubt if he should even be going on this mission. Won't he just get in the way...?* Sheepy: Aru:.....Sorry, did I insult you? Arsé-kun: Kay: A lot. Sheepy: Aru: I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! Arsé-kun: Kay: I know that. That's why it hurt so much. Sheepy: Aru: Oh..... Sheepy: Aru: I just think it's cool that despite the fact you'll probably lose, you work hard anyway... Sheepy: Grif: Should I slap her? Arsé-kun: Kay: No, Grif, it wasn't on purpose. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Aru: I mean, if you only fight battles you know you'll win, you won't learn very much... Arsé-kun: Kay: I have never picked a fight I could win in my goddamn life. Sheepy: Aru: But you seem to win often. Arsé-kun: Kay: Name one time. Sheepy: Aru: Well....... Arsé-kun: *Kay decides to invade Grif's personal space and throws his arms around Grif's shoulders, puts his head on Grif's shoulder, and Sulks. Mopes. Misery.* Sheepy: Aru: You fight your fears often, don't you? And you win out against them. Arsé-kun: Kay: I absolutely do not. Sheepy: Aru: I think you do! Arsé-kun: Kay: The one time I might've won, I fuckin'... ... Yeah, that wasn't a win at all. Sheepy: Grif: *He's flustered* Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure, I goddamn try, but it ends the same every time. Sheepy: Aru: Trying is the first step to success. Arsé-kun: Kay: Catch me fuckin' dissociating while stuck on that step. The next one's a mile up. Sheepy: Aru: And when you get to that next step, you'll be able to look a mile down and see how much you've improved! Sheepy: Jauf: Have you considered just fighting low level enemies to grow stronger? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd love to but where the fuck. Sheepy: Jauf: Most don't even have blood. Slimes. Skeletons. Things like that. Sheepy: Jauf: You were restricted to a tiny area with little in the way of enemy variety. Sheepy: Jauf: But there's all sorts of baby level dungeons all over the world. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do I look like I'm equipped for world travels. Sheepy: Jauf: You don't need to be! Sheepy: Jauf: I'll have you know... Sheepy: Jauf: Portable Death Towers! Just $100 and you can summon a dungeon directly to your front lawn! Loot included. You can pick low level dungeons with enemies from levels 1-5! There's ones with much stronger enemies, too. What a deal! When asked how he got a hold of Sir Bleoberis's blueprints, the man selling them responded... "No comment". Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understood none of that, except the part where you mentioned Sir Bleoberis. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Well, let me make it clearer... Sheepy: Jauf: You can put a baby dungeon anywhere, so long as you have money. Sheepy: Jauf: You are not limited by your inability to travel the world. Arsé-kun: Kay: As a college student, I... Really do not. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmhmhm... Sheepy: Grif: I have money. Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe lets do one if we survive tomorrow. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: *Yog schedules this for Grif. Thanks for your input* Sheepy: Grif: Thank you. Sheepy: Jauf: The loot can actually be sold for more than the price you paid... Sheepy: Jauf:.....But that makes me wonder what they're getting out of it. Sheepy: Jauf: Although, knowing him... Sheepy: Jauf: He acts dumb, but he's really not. He's one of the best strategists I know. So something's up. Maybe that's a mystery you can solve on the way? Sheepy: Jauf: Or not. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Sir Jaufre? Who exactly are we referring to? Sheepy: Jauf: Oh, you know.... Sheepy: Jauf: *high pitched voice* Wowow~ You're the best, Bors! Sheepy: Jauf: I can't believe that guy ended up the king of France... Sheepy: Jauf: But I guess his job gives him easy access to poor old Sir Bleoberis and his blueprints. Maybe as a ghost, he just scribbles away all day, making blueprint after blueprint... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Lionel ended up the king of France?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Ah. Pardon my outburst, but it bears repeating: Sir Lionel ended up the king of France..?? Arsé-kun: Arthur: How?? Sheepy: Jauf: You know how Sir Lancelot was royalty? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Sir Lancelot.. Sheepy: Jauf: And Sir Lionel was also royalty, along with his brother. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That explains more than enough, actually. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, Sir Lancelot split up all their land among them and Sir Lionel ended up with the entirety of France. Sheepy: Jauf: I mean, me? I would've given him the tiniest bit of land, good strategist or not. Sir Lionel looks and acts like an easy mark, and the king is the face of his people. Yet, apparently he was a pretty successful king... Sheepy: Jauf: I'm sure Sir Lancelot knew what he was doing. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I doubt it. Sheepy: Jauf: He always had a competent vibe about him. Sheepy: Jauf: Although...... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Right, I'm speaking with Lancelot fan number one. Sheepy: Jauf: ........... Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha! Number two, my king! I cannot compete with Sir Lionel! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is fair, I suppose. Sheepy: Jauf: However... worry not! There is no man who I love more than I love you! Sheepy: Jauf: I was just going to mention that it was foolish of him to carry his diary on his person. Sheepy: Jauf: He dropped it once, and I, unaware of its nature, read it... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Sheepy: Jauf:............. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What was in it? Sheepy: Jauf: It was full of his feelings, of course. Some of which he put into poem form. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He wrote poetry..... ...... Was it any good? Sheepy: Jauf: I'm biased, but I believe so! Sheepy: Jauf: It was mainly love poems about Sir Galehaut and the queen. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ..... Sheepy: Jauf: He discovered me flipping through the pages... and his face was a bright red. Sheepy: Jauf: "Sir Jaufre... please do not utter what you have read to anyone for as long as you live." Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good thing we're deceased. Sheepy: Jauf: I promised I would not... and I did not. Now, as you say, we're dead, so it's fine! Sheepy: Jauf: Some other entries of note... "Sir Gawain challenged me to Grifball today. He lost." A few days later... "Sir Gawain demanded a rematch today. He lost." ... "Sir Gawain said that he was training for a month for this rematch this time, and there is no way he will lose. He lost. By the way, Sir Bedwyr requested I try his cooking today. I could not remember what happened after that, but apparently I passed out..." Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... *failing to repress a smirk* Sheepy: Jauf: Poor Sir Lancelot! To be subjected to Bedwyr's cooking... Sheepy: Beddy: I never left... Arsé-kun: Primo: Well, you've improved since then! Sheepy: Beddy: Sir Lancelot fainted or looked pale every time he tried my cooking... Arsé-kun: Primo: That checks out. Your cooking way back then was.... Sheepy: Beddy: But every time, he looked me straight in the eye and said... "You're improving, my friend". Arsé-kun: Primo: ... There's no way around this, pal, it was bad. Sheepy: Beddy: I worked very hard to improve! I always put my all into everything I cooked! Arsé-kun: Primo: And all of the poisons in the cabinets. Sheepy: Beddy: Well... Sheepy: Beddy: After I saw the way it knocked Sir Lancelot out... Sheepy: Beddy: It made me realize just how effective it could be against a normal person. Sheepy: Beddy: Anyway, Sir Agravain enjoyed my cooking. Arsé-kun: Primo: I wonder why!!!!! Sheepy: Beddy: Before torture sessions, he would often request it. Sheepy: Beddy: I never saw him eat it. Arsé-kun: Primo: I WONDER WHY!!! Arsé-kun: *Arthur slowly placing his head in his hands,* Sheepy: Beddy:........ Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe he was shy? Arsé-kun: Primo: You didn't know? He used that for torture, in his torture chamber Sheepy: Beddy: Wh-what?! Arsé-kun: Primo: *very flat toned* Welcome to my torture chamber, I hate women Sheepy: Beddy: So he did feed his victims after all! What a kind man! Arsé-kun: Primo: Feeding them with something that was able to destroy Sir Lancelot! Sheepy: Beddy:........ Arsé-kun: *Arthur starts hysterically laughing into his hands. He held back as long as he physically could. Sorry, Beddy.* Sheepy: Beddy: E-eh?! Arsé-kun: *Primo looks proud of himself* Sheepy: Jauf: My king is dying a second time! Arsé-kun: Primo: The holy grail of round table meetings! Our King, emoting! Woah. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur can laugh?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Sure can! Haven't you noticed he always tries to keep that poker face? Sometimes he fails. Sheepy: Jauf: We have to rub this in Cai's face the next time we see him! Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, we absolutely do! He was laughing internally as soon as you started talking about Gawain and Beddy, so we can even timestamp it. Sheepy: Aru: I just thought he was awkward. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course, of course! Arsé-kun: Primo: King Awkward Pendragon~ Sheepy: Aru: That's his middle name! Arsé-kun: Primo: Shoot, is it? :) Sheepy: Aru: It is now! Sheepy: Aru: Arthur Awkward Pendragon....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *still covering his face* No!! Sheepy: Beddy: Is that truly his middle name?! *...Beddy is completely genuine.* Sheepy: Beddy: I was unaware he even had one! Arsé-kun: Arthur: No! No it isn't!! Quit telling him lies! Sheepy: Aru: It's no lie! It's just a joke! Sheepy: Beddy: It sounded like it could be true... Arsé-kun: Primo: It could be if we convince enough people it is. Sheepy: Beddy: So it's the truth if enough people believe it... Sheepy: Beddy:.....Just like the information on the internet! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not how that works at all! Sheepy: Beddy: Really? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Really! Sheepy: Beddy: So many people have headcanons about me. I am unsure what a headcanon is, but they push that it is reality... Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh gods. How do I explain this. Arsé-kun: *Merlin the 14th now has to explain what a headcanon is to a medieval knight* Sheepy: Beddy: So simply... people come up with ideas that they feel are reality or should be reality? It is a personal interpretation that many may share? Sheepy: Beddy: I see, I see... Sheepy: Beddy: Please explain to me something I experience on occasion. Sheepy: Beddy: Do you know what "shipping" is? Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh no. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, I do. Sheepy: Beddy: Please explain to me what people mean when they say that they "ship" me with Memrys and we are an OTP. Where are we going to? Why are they so fascinated with postal services? Arsé-kun: *MERLIN NOW HAS TO EXPLAIN TO A MEDIEVAL KNIGHT WHAT SHIPPING IS. HELP HIM.* Sheepy: Beddy: Hm...? Sheepy: Beddy: But I feel no romantic affinity for him... he is just a friend of mine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: People are weird. You're not supposed to do that with real people. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Unless you know them, I guess. I guess? Sheepy: Beddy: Hmm.... Well, it may not really be me... Sheepy: Beddy: Have you heard of vtubers? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I watch a few of those! Sheepy: Beddy: Ah? Do you? Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe you even watch me? Ahahaha. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wouldn't be surprised. I was already following grampa Myrrdin on twidder. Sheepy: Beddy: I see, I see! I don't use twitter at all! Sheepy: Beddy: What is it, anyway? A site to post birds? Arsé-kun: Primo: A hellsite. Don't bother. Sheepy: Beddy: You post Tweets on it, don't you? You know, the bird chased by the cat? Sheepy: Beddy: Could you really devote a whole site to that ugly thing? Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... Perhaps that's rude for me to say. I'm sorry for calling Tweets ugly... even if it is true... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, no, ugly ass bird. Sheepy: Beddy: I stream on occasion under the guise of... Polaris, the heavenly knight! Occasionally, I play games with Memrys, so I suppose that's why they would associate me with him. Arsé-kun: Primo: Memrys jokingly named me the Great Horror Prime when I complained while he was streaming and it's lore for the channel now. Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder what it means... Arsé-kun: Primo: Wouldn't you like to know Sheepy: Beddy: I would! Arsé-kun: Primo: Then ask him yourself. Sheepy: Beddy: I will... after everything is cleared up. Arsé-kun: Primo: Let's give these children some time to themselves. We've got preparations to make as well. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Arsé-kun: Primo: Once all this is over, Polaris and Memry Sideshow can stream a call of cth game. That'd be fitting, I think. Sheepy: Beddy: You're right. That would be fitting! Sheepy: Beddy: If you'd like, 14, you can watch! Sheepy: *Jauf has been lost this entire time. What is a Vtuber. What is a Memrys* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd love to watch you and grampa Memrys! Sheepy: Beddy: Wonderful! Arsé-kun: Primo: We'd best be going. I'm not gonna say it a third time! Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! *He joins Primo* See you tomorrow! Arsé-kun: *Primo grabs Dove by the collar before warping them all out. Hasta la bye bye!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin realizes a little too late that he's not actually on the plan at all. Oops* Sheepy: Aru: Tomorrow will be very scary... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It will be, but you are not going. Sheepy: Aru: But I will be worrying about those who do go. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm sure it'll go fine. Sheepy: Aru: I'm not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It won't go perfectly. It may not even go well. But we'll succeed. Sheepy: Aru:...Okay. Stay safe, everyone. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We will do our best. Sheepy: Jauf: Two of us are dead anyway! Arsé-kun: Yog: Griflet cannot permadie excluding very specific situations. Sheepy: Grif: Kay will not die. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll fuckin' haunt you to death if I do. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd better fuckin' not, though. I ain't doin' that again. Sheepy: Grif: Of course. I will protect you. Sheepy: Grif: But if you fall in the water, I will not go in to help you. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can swim. You gotta work on that. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Water... I don't like it... Arsé-kun: Kay: That's rude to your pet water. Sheepy: Grif: Sorry, Elyan. Sheepy: Elyan: *he's ignoring all of this* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... He must be very upset... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hewwo.. Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwoooo! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *pat pat* Hewwo, Miwstah Ewwan Sheepy: Elyan: Hewwo!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who's a good bird? Is it you? Sheepy: Elyan:.......? ............! Sheepy: Elyan:..........you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wow! Thank you!! Sheepy: Elyan: .......!! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Elyan is a nice water... Sheepy: Grif: So sorry, Elyan. Sheepy: Jauf: I still can't beliege you taught him to shout "hewwo"... I doubt Cai could ever take him seriously now... Sheepy: Elyan:....! Hewwooooo! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't! I just said it and he copied me! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not apologizing for it! Arsé-kun: *Arthur has retaken his loaf stance and plopped down next to Aru. how graceful, my king.* Arsé-kun: -Wednesday, November 17th- Sheepy: Jauf: Good morning, everyone! Are you ready to go yet? Arsé-kun: *Kay pauses eating to glare in Jauf's direction. Drowsy.* Arsé-kun: Kay: no. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, it's time to go soon, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Kay: He never gave us a goddamn time. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Really? Arsé-kun: Kay: At least let me finish eating before you rush me. Sheepy: Jauf: Fine, fine! Sheepy: Grif: *he's also eating breakfast. a rock free breakfast* Arsé-kun: *Good for him!!!* Arsé-kun: *arthur, jealous across the room,* Sheepy: Jauf: I can't remember the last time I needed to eat! Sheepy: Jauf: It's been so long... Sheepy: Grif: Wow....... I remember the last time I needed to eat. It was today. Arsé-kun: Arthur: "Needed to", Sir Jaufre? Are you still able to? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Of course I am, my king. Of course, my sense of taste is not as sharp as it was in life... Arsé-kun: *Arthur's jealousy burns within* Sheepy: Jauf:....? Can you not eat? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can barely hold physical objects. I doubt it. Sheepy: Jauf: I see..... Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder... will you ever get a physical body...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Why would I? Sheepy: Jauf: You are destined to return as the king. Aren't you? How can you rule without a physical body? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Am I? Sheepy: Jauf:...Eh, well. Sheepy: Jauf: It's what I've heard. Sheepy: Jauf: You're the once and future king, after all. So they say. Sheepy: Jauf: So you should have a physical body... Sheepy: Aru: According to the stories... Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks to Aru* Sheepy: Aru: He was put on a boat and brought to Avalon, where his wounds were tended to. Depending on the version, Morgan le Fay is the one who brings him there. Sometimes, the Lady of the Lake accompanies her. Sheepy: Aru: If the stories are true, your body is in Avalon. Your spirit was supposed to be there as well, but it seems like you ended up bound to the sword instead. Sheepy: Aru:...I wonder if the Lady of the Lake is responsible for that? Sheepy: Jauf: Great, great! So after we rescue Merlin's son, we just need to go to Avalon and retrieve my king's body from my good friend! Sheepy: Jauf: Now, now! Tell us where this "Avalon" is! Sheepy: Aru:....Um, that's not... Researchers have been trying to locate it for forever! They don't know! I just know that it's good for agriculture. Especially apples. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Apples... I want to go to Avalon to eat lots of apples... Arsé-kun: Kay: *doing research on his phone* More shit to ask Old Coot Merlin about, apparently. Sheepy: Aru: I know there's technically a way to contact her. Sheepy: Aru:.....3! Arsé-kun: Arthur: The Lady is still around... Sheepy: Aru: She's married to the third Merlin. Sheepy: Aru: We could also ask their son, Angra... There's no risk of us asking the wrong Myrrdin... Sheepy: Aru: The austere one can be really mean. Plus, he'll get flustered if Vivian gets too close to him and basically die. So he's not helpful in this situation... Arsé-kun: Kay: He's useful at all? Sheepy: Aru: Well, of course. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why not ask the fuckin', uh, glasses one from the other day? Sheepy: Aru: Mint? I guess he does know just about everything... Sheepy: Aru:.....Maybe he'll answer without asking tons of questions in response. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You and Sir Merlin the 14th can do that while we're gone, yes? Sheepy: Aru: Of course! But come back alive so you can retrieve your body, okay? Sheepy: Aru: You too, Kay, Grif! I won't forgive you if you die! Sheepy: Grif: I am not looking for forgiveness. I am looking for apples. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Come back alive, she says. Sheepy: Aru: Well... Ghosts can die permanently, can't they? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Possibly? But I am not alive to begin with. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But if I come back alive, then there are more things to be concerned about. Sheepy: Aru: You think and act just like a living person... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was one of those once. It feels like only a couple of weeks ago. Sheepy: Jauf: It was very many years ago... Sheepy: Jauf: I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting... Sheepy: Jauf: Yet now I wonder... Sheepy: Jauf:....After your death, you were in the sword all along, weren't you? Sheepy: Jauf: So why did you finally awake? Maybe it really is your time to rule once more! Sheepy: Aru: I don't know why it happened either. Sheepy: Aru: I'm just happy you did wake up! Arsé-kun: Arthur: As am I. Any longer and I doubt I'd be as stable as I am. Sheepy: Aru: Yes... You're probably right... Sheepy: Jauf: It's typical of my king to take a nap and oversleep! Sheepy: Jauf: If Cai were here, I'm sure he'd agree and complain about it! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would rather hear that than how I didn't at all. Sheepy: Jauf: Didn't what? Sheepy: Jauf: Did you undersleep? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is off topic. Sheepy: Jauf: Is it? Is it really? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Anyway, did Merlin really not give any of you a time? Sheepy: Jauf: You know, I never struggle with getting to sleep. Sheepy: Jauf: Here is the way to guarantee you get to sleep quickly and have good dreams... Sheepy: Jauf: Think about the things you love! Like weapons! And your wife! I think about how I have to get to sleep quickly to be fresh to serve my wife and my king... And then I awake in the morning, feeling fresh. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... My What. Sheepy: Jauf: Your wife. Guinevere! Ahahaha, what a lady! The moment I saw her, I knew I had to devote my everything to serving her! Don't worry, my king, you're on equal footing for her. I would starve for you just as much as I would starve for her! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ............. *he sighs* Arsé-kun: Arthur: That wasn't.. Arsé-kun: Kay: "Fresh to serve my wife", Jaufre? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmmm? Sheepy: Jauf: You'd like to know more about her? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm questioning why you worded it that way. Sheepy: Jauf: The moment she sent her men to kill me for scaring off her birds... Sheepy: Jauf:......I knew it was love! I was absolute infatuated! Sheepy: Jauf: I would cross every ocean for her! Just as I would for my king! Sheepy: Jauf: I love her just as much as I love my king! Sheepy: Jauf: She gave me a room to stay in, and during the night, her men snuck in and beat me. Sheepy: Jauf:....But my mind was too full of her to care! Yes, that is the one night I remember where I couldn't sleep at all! Sheepy: Jauf: By the way, when sleeping at a stranger's home, make sure to wear armor! Arsé-kun: Arthur: And be wary, they most certainly are talking about you behind your back. Sheepy: Jauf: And if you suspect they're after your life... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Killing them is no longer a socially viable answer, is it? Sheepy: Jauf: If you're capable of it, fleeing is perfectly acceptable! Arsé-kun: *Merlin stops shoveling cereal into his mouth in the bg to stare* Sheepy: Jauf: My king... Killing your host breaks the rules of hospitality. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So does killing your guest. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, that's their problem. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Being dead as a result would absolutely be your problem. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you two keep talking about murder, I'm gonna throw salt at you fuckers. Sheepy: Jauf: Salt? Sheepy: Jauf: My king... Have you been getting enough salt in your diet? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I haven't eaten. We've been over this, Sir Jaufre. Sheepy: Jauf: Well then. Sheepy: Jauf: Fire away, Kay! Arsé-kun: *Kay puts a little bit of tablesalt in his hand and throws it at them* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm? Hmmmmm? Arsé-kun: *Arthur tries to block it with his cape. This does nothing and Ouch. Ouch, I have been Attacked. -1hp* Sheepy: Jauf:.... Sheepy: Jauf: That's it? Arsé-kun: Kay: It's fucking table salt. What did you think would happen? Sheepy: Jauf: Well... Sheepy: Jauf: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I cannot believe you would call for such an attack on my person. *he's joking. again.* You, of all people. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? I would never!! Sheepy: Jauf: What a terrible misunderstanding.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I was joking. Sheepy: Jauf:.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I'm going to go lie down. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Sheepy: Jauf: My king believes I would betray him... Sheepy: Jauf: Perhaps I do not work hard enough to make my loyalty apparent.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It was. A. Joke. Sheepy: Jauf: My king... makes jokes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am capable when not working. Don't expect it often. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah.... Sheepy: Jauf: It's too bad. Arsé-kun: *Arthur exits scene to go lay down and maybe get more than ten minutes of sleep, if he's lucky* Sheepy: Jauf: I wonder if he can't sleep because he doesn't get enough help... Sheepy: Jauf: I have to work harder to support him... Arsé-kun: Kay: With what? He ain't doing anything. Sheepy: Jauf: He's working hard to be able to hold things again. Sheepy: Jauf: There's a lot he can't do in his current state... It must be demoralizing. I want to help him be able to do the things he used to again. Sheepy: Aru: I'll talk to everyone who can help and see if Arthur can get his body back somehow... Arsé-kun: Merlin: We running a side-mission? Who we bullying for magic today? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, it's not really magic... Sheepy: Aru: Merlin, have you heard of Avalon? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Have I? Sure, of course. ... It's also the name of a card game I'm really bad at. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, well, it's where Arthur's body was brought when he was dying from his wounds from the Battle of Camlann. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I see, I see, so where is it? Sheepy: Aru: He was supposed to be cured of his wounds and return to rule again. Sheepy: Aru: His body must still be in Avalon. However, nobody knows where Avalon is except for a select few. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Better ask Mint about it. Sheepy: Aru: Mint may know, of course... Arsé-kun: Merlin: So we can ask grampa Mint while everyone's busy! Sheepy: Aru: And Angra so we can speak to his mom. Sheepy: Aru: Or Myrrdin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Any of them. Sheepy: Aru: All of them! The more info, the better! Arsé-kun: Kay: You guys do that. Don't do anything stupid while we're gone. Sheepy: Aru: Well, all we'll be doing is texting people... Arsé-kun: Kay: I trust you. I don't trust Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :) Sheepy: Aru: What can Merlin do to cause problems...? Invite people over? Myrrdin probably wouldn't come... Arsé-kun: Kay: Blow himself up. Sheepy: Aru: With a phone? Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck, probably. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, I could if I wanted to. So could you. Sheepy: Aru: I just would not do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's why I haven't tried to move my phone with magic, obviously. Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves to get the rest of his stuff together* Sheepy: *Grif also goes to prepare* Arsé-kun: *Kay comes back 95% ready, goes to grab his coat.... Arthur is laying on top of it. Heck.* Sheepy: Grif: Hm.... This is a situation. Sheepy: Grif: Do you know that one trick? With the glasses? Fwoosh~ Sheepy: Grif: We just need to do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: What? Sheepy: Grif: Uh... It's when you pull on a tablecloth, and all the cups stay in place... Woosh. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's not gonna work with a whole person. Sheepy: Grif: A ghost. Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean, you can try if you want. Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 17 Sheepy: *Grif attempts the tablecloth trick with Kay's coat and succeeds! It comes out unscathed!* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 18 Sheepy: *Arthur, impressively, isn't dragged off the sofa!* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Okay, that was actually pretty cool. Sheepy: Grif: Wow...thanks. Sheepy: Grif: I'd never tried it before. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't try it with an actual tablecloth. Lucan will come out of lurking to clean up whatever happens. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I haven't seen him much. Maybe I should do that. Sheepy: Grif: To lure him out of hiding. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't do that. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... So sad... Sheepy: Grif: Well. He should feel better soon. Because Jaufre brought him that stuff. Sheepy: Grif: For now, we just have to focus on preparing to rescue that guy. Sheepy: Grif: I didn't actually catch his name. Maybe he doesn't have one. Arsé-kun: Kay: Merlin the second. Merlin 2. Merlin the sequel. Sheepy: Grif: Yes.... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin two.... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin two... Merlin two... Mertwo. Mewtwo. That's it. His name is Mewtwo. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *rolling over to look at them* Sir Magnus, you mean..? Sheepy: Grif: No. I mean Mewtwo. Sheepy: Grif: I do not know any Magnuses. Sheepy: Grif: When will you be ready to rescue him? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am waiting for everyone to be ready. Sheepy: Grif: I am ready. You were sleeping. Sheepy: Grif: I do not know where Jaufre is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Let us find out, then. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *raising his voice* Sir Jaufre, your presence is required! Sheepy: *Jauf comes in at record speed, holding a plate with food on it!* Sheepy: Jauf: My king! I'm here! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... He was eating breakfast...? Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, no, no, I was trying to get Lucan to eat. He kept insisting he wasn't hungry, but it's important to keep your strength up when you're ill! It seems leeches do not work for this problem, according to the kind doctor I met. Sheepy: Jauf: Anyway, what did you need me for? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We are going to be leaving soon. Please finish up what you were doing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Tell him if he eats, I'll let him help me with the inevitable laundry when we get back. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh... I couldn't get anywhere with him, but I'll just let him know that and leave the food with him. Sheepy: Jauf: *He leaves briefly before returning without the plate* Sheepy: Jauf: I'm ready! He seemed disinterested, but he may become more interested without me hovering over him... We're going now? Wonderful! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sirs? Are you both ready as well? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Let's go. Sheepy: Grif: We're going to the park. Arsé-kun: *Kay throws his coat over his shoulder like he's cool or some shit.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Then let's get going. It's only a fifteen minute walk. Sheepy: Grif: Let's go, let's go. I've never been to a park before. Sheepy: Grif: I expect many cars. Arsé-kun: Kay: Only in the parking lot. Sheepy: Grif: That's what park is short for...... yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... No. Sheepy: Grif:.....? Sheepy: Grif: I want to see.... Arsé-kun: *They get the going* Arsé-kun: *They get to the park!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: *pointing to the playground* What is this for? Sheepy: Jauf: A training ground... for children? Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean... Sort of? Sheepy: Jauf: I see! Arsé-kun: Kay: Playgrounds do let kids get exercise in..... So sure, yeah. Arsé-kun: *theres a smallish? manmade lake, a few benches, and the playground fence as well. Where all this is in relation to the party is... Who fucking cares. Lakes to the left. shut* Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *Kay easily makes his way to the rooftop of the man plaything and sits there. He has clearly done this before* Arsé-kun: Kay: How long you guys think we'll be waiting? Arsé-kun: Kay: I bet either twenty seconds or three hours. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is investigating. What is this. What is This. Can he sit on thWHY DOES IT MOVE* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh?! It moves?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I didn't expect it to move.... Arsé-kun: *Arthur warily moves to sit on a swing instead.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah.... a suspended seat? Arsé-kun: Arthur: It seems so? Sheepy: Jauf: Hmm... Perfect for a man like you! Sheepy: *Grif is watching them while chewing on something* Arsé-kun: *Kay sends Aru a picture of Arthur on the swing* Sheepy: Aru: [text] He seems to be having fun! Arsé-kun: Kay: [text: to Aru] The horse moving when he sat on it startled him Sheepy: Aru: [text] Oh... Poor Arthur... Arsé-kun: Kay: [text] Could you ask Old Coot Merlin when he's showing up? Sheepy: Aru: [text] I think now! Arsé-kun: *Did anyone ask for AN ENTIRE PIRATE SHIP APPEARING FROM FUCK NOWHERE IN THE LAKE? BECAUSE YOU FUCKIN' GOT IT, KIDS!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... It is a parking lot. Arsé-kun: *Kay takes picture of this after staring for a few seconds and also sends it* Sheepy: Aru: [text] I was right!!!! Sheepy: Jauf: A ship? Here? Arsé-kun: Kay: That's the old coot, apparently. Sheepy: Jauf: Huh! Arsé-kun: *Head over? Y/N* Sheepy: *Yes. They head over* Arsé-kun: Primo: *from the deck* How do you do, fellow kids? Sheepy: Jauf: Ah! You finally arrived! Arsé-kun: Primo: Finally? You weren't there very long! Sheepy: Jauf: One minute lost is a minute you'll never get back! Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, but my king discovered a wobble horse! Arsé-kun: *Primo brings out a walkway! Come on up everybody! Don't ask where it came from* Sheepy: *Grif and Jauf enter the ship* Arsé-kun: *Kay and Arthur also get on* Arsé-kun: Primo: Welcome aboard! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Where is the board I must welcome? Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Dumbass. Sheepy: Grif: Hm.... Arsé-kun: Primo: Below deck is this way! You probably don't wanna be up here when we move! Sheepy: Grif: No. I don't want to see water. Arsé-kun: *Arthur hops into Caliburn. Okay, he's ready* Sheepy: *Jauf joins Grif below deck* Arsé-kun: *Kay follows them.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Launching in twenty! It's about to get real uncomfortable! And cold! Arsé-kun: *The entire ship is teleported! EVERYONE feels that one. It's a massive shift* Sheepy: Grif: Ggghhh...! Arsé-kun: *Arthur falls out of Caliburn, clutching his stomach. hurghh.* Sheepy: Jauf: Couldn't we have avoided that...?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Nope! That's how this ship moves from body to body of water! I didn't design that! Sheepy: Jauf: But why?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Teleports are teleports! There's not much you can do about that. I've tried. Sheepy: Jauf: Ugh... Arsé-kun: *Kay also looks sick. No one got out of that one unscathed* Sheepy: *Except Beddy.* Arsé-kun: *Hi, Beddy!* Sheepy: Beddy: *He's in full armor, making his speech muffled and basically incoherent...* Sheepy: *Alongside his muffled speech, he's making incomprehensible hand motions* Arsé-kun: Kay: English, motherfucker. Sheepy: Jauf:.......Eh? .... He's asking... ah... ... Sheepy: Jauf: "Are you all feeling alright?" Arsé-kun: Kay: No. I wanna vomit. How's the rest of you holding up..? Sheepy: Grif: Sick... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ugh... Sheepy: Jauf:..."I'm feeling fine!" ... is what he says. Sheepy: Jauf: I feel horrible. Arsé-kun: Kay: How are we supposed to do anything like this..? Sheepy: Jauf: I just don't know... Sheepy: Beddy:....! ....!! Sheepy: Jauf: "You three will be staying in the boat as backup. I will be going in with my king. So, we are mainly waiting for my king to recover enough to be able to function." Sheepy: Grif: How... How can we be backup... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Give me a few minutes... Can ghosts vomit? Arsé-kun: *Everyone is Dead* Sheepy: Jauf: How can they if they haven't eaten anything? Arsé-kun: Kay: You can throw up without having eaten anything... Arsé-kun: *several 10+ dice rolls by md later* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... That the ship, or somethin' else? Sheepy: Grif:.......What is that? Sheepy: Jauf: My king's stomach is growling? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....... No, that's not me. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah? Well, I'm nor hungry, and these two have eaten breakfast. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........... We may have a stowaway. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Sheepy: Beddy:.........? Arsé-kun: *Arthur reaches back into his cape fluff and out pops Fou, purring! iT'S HIM! A Naughty crime boy!* Sheepy: Beddy:....! ....!! Sheepy: Jauf: "Ah! It's Cath Palug!!" Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Really? This, Cath Palug..? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Cath Palug was as black as the night sky and quite large... Sheepy: Beddy:....! Sheepy: Jauf: "It's a descendent of his, then!" Arsé-kun: Kay: Mystery solved... Sheepy: Grif: What is it? Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrpp! Sheepy: Grif: What is Cath Palug? Sheepy: *Elyan is stomping around in the background with his wings out. He's having fun.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: A monstrous feline that was able to kill men. Arsé-kun: *plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap plap ~elyan* Sheepy: Grif: I see... Sheepy: Grif: But that's Bedivere's pet dog. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Cai was supposed to slay it so I did not have to.... That is not a canine. Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Sheepy: Jauf: Maybe he didn't slay it after all. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, he didn't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He smuggled it back with him into Camelot. Sheepy: Jauf: What? Why? Arsé-kun: Arthur: "Wart, look at this big cat. Look at him" Sheepy: Jauf: Yeah, that sounds like him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He was able to hold it like we would a normal cat when he was tree sized. Sheepy: Beddy:.... *He finally tilts his helmet up some, covering his face wifh his hand* Cath Palug... was very soft. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You stop that. Let me see you. Sheepy: Beddy: My king... I cannot. I am very unattractive. I would not want to inflict my face on you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Aru already showed me a picture. You won't be inflicting anything. Sheepy: Beddy: I didn't... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Let me see you. I won't judge. Promise. Sheepy: Beddy: She wouldn't do that... would she...? Sheepy: Beddy: Are you really so desperate to see my face to spread untruths about her...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... All right, that was half true. She really did show me pictures, but your face was covered. I never said it wasn't covered. Sheepy: Beddy: But you would. And especially before something like this, I cannot let you see it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fine. Afterwards. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... no... Sheepy: Beddy: I was hoping to never show you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You make it sound like I never saw you before at all. Sheepy: Jauf: Man, you're willing to show it to Cai of all people... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's been so long and those comments are still with you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Jaufre? I don't think we were violent enough to the cause. Sheepy: Jauf: It's true! We should've been a little harsher! Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... Arsé-kun: Primo: Are we talking about Beddy? He looks so much better now, thanks for asking! Sheepy: Jauf: That's great! Arsé-kun: Primo: We're almost there, so get off the floor please! Sheepy: Jauf: With how Cai chased him around with a hairbrush, I was worried he'd never start taking care of himself. Arsé-kun: Primo: ... And how did this get on board? *he bends down to see Fou. Fou bites his hand. 0 dmg* Sheepy: Grif: It hid in that guy's cape. Sheepy: Grif: Archer. Sheepy: Jauf: Arthur. Sheepy: Grif: Hm.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: That guy. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. It's you. That guy. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would assume so. I don't see any other furry capes. Arsé-kun: *Fou has joined Elyan in plapping up and down the halls. trot trot trot* Sheepy: *Elyan is happy that his friend has arrived and joined him!* Arsé-kun: Kay: You didn't notice we had a hitchhiker, old coot? Arsé-kun: Primo: *ignoring this* Jauf, hand Beddy the sword. I gotta show all of you where you'll be stationed. Sheepy: *Jauf gives Beddy Caliburn* Sheepy: Jauf: Well, I'll follow you! Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... i will take good care of it, my king. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course you will. I trusted you with my weapons plenty of times. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm at the steering wheel~ Come meet me there! Sheepy: Jauf: Ahhh.... To be my king's most trusted knight... How must it feel? Sheepy: Grif: *He heads to the steering wheel* Arsé-kun: *everyone get up there* Sheepy: Grif: Hello. When will we arrive at our destination? Arsé-kun: Primo: We're getting close! That's why I'd like to go over where everyone will be stationed and what to expect. Arsé-kun: Primo: I'd love to just throw you guys into it but we need to succeed, so I gotta suck it up. Sheepy: Grif: Right. Go on. Arsé-kun: Primo: You, Kay, and Jaufre are going to be ok the starboard side, by the reinforced railing. There's nets and stuff over there too if you need it. Sheepy: Grif: Right. Arsé-kun: Primo: It sure is the right. Arsé-kun: Primo: Bedwyr, you and our King will be jumping off as soon as the port side gets close to land. Arsé-kun: Primo: You can absolutely see the cavern we planned to use. Sheepy: Beddy: I'll do my best! Arsé-kun: Primo: While you two are down there, I'll turn the ship around so you can board starboard, and so the fishing line will be closer. Sheepy: Beddy: Good idea. Arsé-kun: Primo: And remember; Big Green has a lot of squid children, and the ability to directly mess with your mind. If you feel anything wrong, report it to your teammate Immediately. Arsé-kun: *R'lyeh is coming into view! It's mostly rocks and weirdly angled pillars above water. It should have been eroded beyond hell, and yet.* Sheepy: Beddy: Ah.... So our king! Arsé-kun: Primo: For you, yes. Arsé-kun: Primo: Hmmm.... Actually, hold onto this too. Just in case. Arsé-kun: *Beddy is handed Seir. Yog makes a dissatisfied noise but otherwise doesn't comment* Arsé-kun: Primo: Grif has Paimon, so you can hold Seir for now. Just in case. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you! Sheepy: Beddy: I'll take good care of it! Sheepy: Beddy: Are you ready, my king? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am. I'll take point, I believe I have the dungeon memorized. Sheepy: Beddy: Wonderful! Sheepy: *Beddy waits to be able to jump off* Arsé-kun: *Arthur waits with him, lining himself up with Beddy* Arsé-kun: *There's the cavern opening!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur doesn't wait for Beddy, jumping in as soon as he's able! Goodbye, king!* Sheepy: *...Beddy slips on the slick surface he landed on and lands on his butt! What a cool guy!* Arsé-kun: *Had Arthur not been a ghost, he would have hit the wall long before he ever hit the floor. How graceful* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... We are not going to discuss that. Sheepy: Beddy: It's good Cai didn't see this... Arsé-kun: Arthur: We would never hear the end of it. Sheepy: Beddy: Exacfly... Arsé-kun: Arthur: But we made it inside. *he looks around, and points* This way. Sheepy: Beddy: *He starts walking in thd direction Arthur pointed to* Arsé-kun: *Arthur quickly catches up and goes with him. They enter the next room... And they're on the wall of it. Not that they'd know this.* Sheepy: Beddy: Do we actually know his location...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We do, but this is... *he looks around, and then down at the door they're supposed to go to next* Sheepy: Beddy: .....?! Sheepy: Beddy: What...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: .. I think? Sheepy: Beddy: How concerning...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: The right way is the right way, no matter what. *he "rights" himself* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... No, wait. .. This is confusing. Sheepy: Beddy:.....How do I... Arsé-kun: *Arthur shoves Beddy downwards. This corrects things somehow? The door is on the floor. Um.* Sheepy: *Beddy follows awkwardly* Arsé-kun: *The door they just left is now on the floor. The place they need to go next is where it's reasonably supposed to be.* Sheepy: Beddy: Is that the next dooor? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Definitely. Then stairs. Sheepy: Beddy: It's wonderful that you remembered all this... *He heads through the doorway* Arsé-kun: *Stairs! Stairs down a thin tower! Like spiral castle stairs. Without the castle, or the rails* Sheepy: *Bedddy starts descending the stairs carefully* Sheepy: Beddy: I wonder what's at the bottom of this staircase... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hopefully, the path forward. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... Or a clue as to his whereabouts... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I know where is is, approximately. Sheepy: Beddy: That's fortunate... Arsé-kun: *For a moment, they both feel like they are being watched, but it goes away quickly.* Sheepy: Beddy:.....? *He glances around* Sheepy: Beddy: My king, did you feel that...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I did. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We'd best hurry up. Sheepy: Beddy: Right, of course! *He hurries down the steps* Sheepy: Beddy: Wh... what is this...?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Nonsense. It didn't shift around on the map.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But the exit we need will be over there *he points*.... Eventually. It better come soon or I'll get motion sick looking at this. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm starting to feel sick myself... Sheepy: Beddy: *He moves to the wall and starts walking opposite to the direction of the movement* Sheepy: Beddy: We can cut it off in its tracks to get out of here sooner... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can go through the wall. I'm more concerned with you making it through safely. Sheepy: Beddy: Don't worry about me, my king! I'll be cautious! Sheepy: Beddy: But please do not split too far off from me... We should stick together. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't intend to leave you behind, Sir Bedwyr. Sheepy: Beddy:....! Th-thank you... Arsé-kun: *The exit appears!* Sheepy: *Beddy stumbles through it!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur follows him, half through the wall.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is rather strange how the map didn't exactly match up with what we're seeing. Sheepy: Beddy: It did represent how this place would look after we rescued him... Arsé-kun: Yog: *disgruntled, from Seir* It was a screenshot. I never said parts wouldn't move. Sheepy: Beddy: I understand... I think you gave us a wonderful resource, even if it isn't quite matching up to what we're experiencing! Arsé-kun: Yog: You're welcome. Sheepy: Beddy: How close are we? Arsé-kun: *They feel watched again..* Sheepy: Beddy:.......? Sheepy: *Beddy glances around* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Something's wrong. Sheepy: Beddy: There's something here... that's for sure... but where? Arsé-kun: *Arthur is staring at something across the room* Sheepy: Beddy:....? *He follows Arthur's gaze* Arsé-kun: *A cthulhu statue? No. No, it's moving. That's alive!* Sheepy: Beddy: Wh...?! Is that...?! Sheepy: *Beddy prepares his lance!* Arsé-kun: Yog: Wait. That's a Cthulhi. Killing it will alert the rest, as well as the parent. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...! *he shakes his head and looks elsewhere* Let's get out of here, quickly. That's dangerous. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah... right...! I'll follow your lead! Sheepy: *Beddy follows Arthur out of the room! He doesn't notice that Arthur was affected by the Cthulhi.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Don't, don't look those things in the eye. Advice. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! I won't! Worry not, my king! I'm used to avoiding people's gazes! Sheepy: Beddy: How do we get past it, then..? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We don't. We don't need to go that way. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah? Really? That's lucky for us... Arsé-kun: *The way forward is blocked by another one. Arthur makes sure to look away from this one.* Sheepy: *Beddy also avoids its gaze* Arsé-kun: *That's easy for you Beddy, you have a gigantic clonky helmet* Arsé-kun: *It doesn't do anything, it's just watching them.* Sheepy: Beddy:.....*He feels uncomfortable about it watching them, but he continues to act like it doesn't exist* Arsé-kun: *Moving past this one, there's more. One tries to poke Arthur. What's This?* Sheepy: Beddy:...!!! Oh, um...! *How will he peacefully distract it from Arthur...? Ah, that's right.. He rifles through his bag some* Hello there! Did you want this? *He holds out a candy bar for it* Arsé-kun: *This is accepted. A few Cthulhi gather to investigate what they've been given.* Sheepy: Beddy: If you open the wrapper, there's food inside. Arsé-kun: *Beddy, they have no reason to understand English. Or helmet muffled welsh-aussie. I think they can figure it out* Sheepy: *He's trying to be polite!* Sheepy: *Beddy continues following Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Progress is being made!!* Sheepy: Beddy: You know... they startled me at first, but they seem to not mind us... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps they didn't know what we were? Sheepy: Beddy: Maybe... Sheepy: Beddy: How close are we...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: We're getting close. Arsé-kun: *As they're walking, they hear a faint click as Beddy's heel sinks into the floor a little.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Loose flooring? Sheepy: Beddy: Wh...? Here? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps? Sheepy: Beddy: I suppose that's not so strange... They wouldn't be able to do maintenance often... I think. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How would you even fix something like this..? Sheepy: Beddy:......Super glue! Arsé-kun: *There's some dripping from above. Of course. They ARE underwater* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Pardon? Sheepy: Beddy: It's a substance that sticks two things together. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Huh. Arsé-kun: *Very brief pause as the camera moves upwards* Arsé-kun: *Can super glue do anything about the stone doors on the wall above them that just swung open, letting a massive cascade of ocean water flood in??* Sheepy: Beddy: !!! A-aaahhh!! Art-!! Arsé-kun: *The water catches him!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is quick to grab Beddy's wrist and tries to stay in place!* Sheepy: *Beddy's panicking!* Arsé-kun: *So is Arthur! His grip is definitely slipping!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hold on, Bedwyr! Whatever you do! Sheepy: Beddy: .....!! *He's having trouble hearing Arthur!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is straining to hold on!* Sheepy: *Beddy's desperately trying to hold on! He's terrified! He doesn't want to be swept away!* Arsé-kun: *Almost as quickly as it started, the flooding stops, with the doors shutting and the water draining out through various sewer grates (?). Everyone survived.* Sheepy: Beddy: A-aaahhh.... *He's whimpering and shaking.* I...is it... over? Arsé-kun: Arthur: *between heavy pants and wheezes* I.... Think, so...? Arsé-kun: *Arthur doesn't let go of Beddy's wrist still* Sheepy: Beddy: My king... are you okay...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Disregard me. Are you okay, Bedwyr..? Sheepy: Beddy:.......I think so... Arsé-kun: Arthur: That was terrible... Sheepy: Beddy: Y...your...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I said what I said. Arsé-kun: *Arthur wrings out his cape. A comedically placed starfish falls out.* Sheepy: *Beddy's unsure if he actually heard that! His feelings of being shaken up have now been replaced with being flustered! He's his king's best friend? Really?* Sheepy: Beddy: Ahaha... I'm drenched.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: As am I.... Did it get into your helmet? Sheepy: Beddy: It did... but I can handle it! It won't bother me! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Shall I look away for you? Sheepy: Beddy:.....Do you promise? Arsé-kun: *Arthur goes on a bit ahead, not looking back. That's a yes* Arsé-kun: *The camera follows Arthur. Beddy is safe another day* Sheepy: *Beddy takes off his helmet and pours the water out of it* Arsé-kun: *Arthur Does Not See It.* Sheepy: *Beddy puts his helmet back on* Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you... I'm done now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I found him. Come help me, please. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! *He rushes to help Arthur* Arsé-kun: *There is a man here, and he's clearly been here a very long time! The chains have been completely rusted away and replaced by tentacles made of stone. Possibly more than once.* Sheepy: *Magnus is asleep with a strained look on his face. He seems to be having a nightmare... He's pale to the point of looking sickly, and his breathing seems to be irregular* Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! We just need to get rid of these tentacles... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Immediately. This man shouldn't be alive in such a condition... Sheepy: *Beddy starts trying to remove the stone tentacles* Arsé-kun: *Under his hands, Beddy can feel a clear pulse. This isn't. This isn't stone at all.* Sheepy: Beddy:....Ah! *He pulls his hands away* M-my king...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: What's wrong? Sheepy: Beddy: Whatever it is, it's alive! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?! Sheepy: Beddy: Wh-what do I...? Arsé-kun: Yog: I am not required here, but I can make it easier for you as a favor to Primo. Would you like the assistance? Sheepy: Beddy: Please...! Sheepy: Beddy: I'll give you the rest of the chocolate in my bag later... Arsé-kun: *Yog speaks up in Rlyehian. The Cthulhi holding Magnus lets go* Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you...! *He gently lifts Magnus* Arsé-kun: Yog: I was going to assist before you made an offering... I'm holding you to it now. Sheepy: Beddy: My king! Let's get out of here! Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! I would never go back on my word! Arsé-kun: Arthur: And quickly. No repeats. Sheepy: *Beddy begins rushing to the exit!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur follows him, of course, only taking point to show where they're going* Sheepy: *Beddy appreciates it because he doesn't remember the path he took to get there* Arsé-kun: *They're DEFINITELY being watched as they go!* Sheepy: Beddy: Oh...! I hope they aren't mad...! Arsé-kun: *It's not the Cthulhi. They're not doing anything against the party.* Arsé-kun: Yog: Hurry up. Sheepy: Beddy: *He starts running faster! There's the speed he's known for!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur starts struggling to keep up, but he's getting dragged along anyway so it's fine. He can also take shortcuts through walls* Sheepy: Beddy: How close are we to surfacing?! I don't like this! We should try to avoid combat as much as we can! Arsé-kun: Yog: Approximately four rooms remaining. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... We have to go UP..! Sheepy: Beddy: Up...?! Sheepy: *Beddy looks up* Arsé-kun: *The door is in the right place, but the room beyond is shifting. And after that is... The weird rooms* Sheepy: Beddy: ?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: These rooms..! How are we supposed to get back through...?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't think I could carry you again! Sheepy: Beddy: I don't know! I don't think I could make that jump, either...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *to Yog* Sir? Arsé-kun: Yog: The method is readily available. I will not say it. Sheepy: Beddy:....... Sheepy: Beddy: I... I have one plan... ... But... You have to promise me you won't judge me...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I will only judge positively. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You have my word. Sheepy: Beddy: Ghk... *He bends down slightly, readying a jump... Out spring shiny, purply-black feathered wings from his back! He takes a leap and uses his wings to propel himself through the door!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!?!! Arsé-kun: *Arthur is so surprised that he forgets to follow for a moment!* Arsé-kun: *And then he does anyway, with no choice in the matter. Yoink* Sheepy: Beddy: *He puts his wings away as soon as he's on the floor of the next room.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: *from a bit farther back* Why have you never told me how cool you are, Bedwyr?! Sheepy: Beddy: Th-that's...! It's not...! It's a curse...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: What a useful curse! And so beautiful as well.. Sheepy: Beddy: A-ah?! N-no, ugly and monstrous...! It's the effect of the curse thst makes you believe it's beautiful, I'm sure...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, I'm sure. I've decided you're a songbird. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah?! Sheepy: Beddy: If that's what you believe... I cannot stop you... Arsé-kun: Arthur: You used to say you weren't a songbird because you couldn't fly. Unless this is a new development? ... Not my business. Sheepy: Beddy:....No, it's not new... Sheepy: Beddy: But we don't have time to worry about that... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Is this why Cai would... Yes, of course. Let us finish our ascent. Arsé-kun: Arthur:.... But listen, Beddy. I allowed Merlin into the court, and he was called the Anti-Christ. I don't care What you are. You're a knight. Sheepy: Beddy:.....Thank you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Of course. If anyone asks, that did not happen. Sheepy: Beddy: He and I are... very similar. Born to women who never slept with a man to birth us... I just took a little bit more after my biological father... too much. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So the helmet is... A safety precaution? Sheepy: Beddy: I am an ugly monster. Even the priests could do nothing to erase that from me... But my ugliest feature is my eyes. Sheepy: Beddy: Yes... it is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: They never seemed harmful when we were younger.. Sheepy: Beddy: W-well... Sheepy: Beddy: I would like to feel confident like him and be about to show my face to the world... but I... ...Ah? S-something's....?! *A fishing rod has hooked him!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: And there's Sir Jaufre's contribution, along with Sir Griflet. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! *They start reeling him up* P-please forget everything, my king! I apologize for troubling you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I will be doing no such thing, but I won't say anything. Sheepy: Beddy: Thank you...! Sheepy: *Beddy is reeled up by the fishing rod!* Arsé-kun: Kay: You fuckers actually did it..! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... We did it. Sheepy: Beddy:....!! Sheepy: Jauf: I never expected this! Seriously! I thought that plan was moronic! Arsé-kun: *Kay offers Beddy his hand to help him get over the railing, sees the problem, and grabs his arm instead* Arsé-kun: Fou: Mrow! Sheepy: *Beddy is glad to have the help. He's exhausted.* Arsé-kun: Yog: a 1/356252 chance, no. With all factors, it was closer to a 1/500. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... What a chance... Arsé-kun: *Arthur is also exhausted.* Arsé-kun: Yog: It took several tries to extend the rod's reach as well, and the plus five bonus added to it. Sheepy: Beddy: *He's shivering all over! It's cold! He's drenched! At least Magnus is safe now!* Sheepy: Grif: Thank you, Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou! Arsé-kun: Kay: You morons are drenched..! What'd you goddamn do?? Sheepy: Beddy:......!!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Erm.. Sheepy: Jauf: "I set off a trap...! The water nearly swept me away!" Arsé-kun: Kay: What sorta indiana jones shit is this..? Sheepy: Jauf: What's an Indiana Jones? Arsé-kun: Kay: Movie series. It's okay, I guess. Sheepy: Beddy:..........! Sheepy: Jauf: "Merlin... We have safely returned with Magnus, but he doesn't seem to be doing well...!" Arsé-kun: *Primo approaches, very distressed* Sheepy: *Magnus hasn't woken up! However, he seems to be suffering less than he was earlier...* Arsé-kun: *... There's actually two Primos. One is lifting the anchor, the other has approached. The Myrrdin trick.* Sheepy: Beddy:.............. Sheepy: Jauf: "...I'd like to sleep, too... It's so cold..." Arsé-kun: *Primo 1 gently takes Magnus from Beddy* Arsé-kun: Primo 2: *across the way* Not in those clothes you aren't. Sheepy: Jauf:....Hey, wait, you don't want to do that! Man, if only Cai were here! He was great at warming people up! When it was cold out, we'd all crowd around him for warmth! Sheepy: Beddy:......... Sheepy: Jauf: "I don't think I brought spares........" Sheepy: Beddy:.......... Arsé-kun: Primo 2: I'm sure Magnus won't mind if you steal clothes for a day or so. Get going. Sheepy: Jauf: "I need to dry my hair, too.... My helmet was drenched as well...." Arsé-kun: Arthur: As was I. That trap was cruel. Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, but it would be nothing to Cai! What a guy! Arsé-kun: *Primo 1 leaves the deck with Magnus.* Arsé-kun: Kay: I could... Try? Sheepy: *Beddy is exhausted and doesn't want to move.* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahaha, well... He was a super warm guy. Literally. Arsé-kun: Primo 2: Don't you lay down here. We will be teleporting again in a bit, and if you fall off the deck, it won't be my problem. Sheepy: Beddy:..... Sheepy: Jauf: "I'm exhausted..." Arsé-kun: Primo 2: I am not carrying you. I have work to do. Arsé-kun: *Primo 2 is an Austere, it seems, so 1 is the og* Sheepy: Grif: *He grabs Beddy's leg and starts dragging him across the ground to the bottom deck* Arsé-kun: *Kay grabs Beddy's upper half* Arsé-kun: *Arthur cuts through the floor and lays down on the floor. Exhausted* Arsé-kun: *Yog pops out some confetti on the way down. Hooray.* Sheepy: *Elyan is stomping around and has his tail spread out. Horray! Everyone is happy!* Arsé-kun: *Fou joins him again* Sheepy: *Elyan looks over at Beddy, but he's not smart enough to consider drying him off* Arsé-kun: *Arthur at least had the mind to change suits before passing out right there on the floor.* Sheepy: *Grif plops Beddy on the floor* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... How do we dry him off? Arsé-kun: Kay: I could start a fire? But that's not a good idea. Sheepy: *Elyan zooms past them. He's having fun. plap plap plap* Sheepy: Jauf:........ Arsé-kun: *Fou fou fou fou trot trot trot trot* Arsé-kun: Kay: Towels? Like normal fucking people? Sheepy: *Jauf grabs Elyan the next time he passes by and starts rubbing him on Beddy's clothes* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Or that? Sheepy: *Elyan is wiggling some but otherwise seemd unbothered* Sheepy: Grif: Towel... Where is a towel...? Sheepy: Grif: For his hair. Arsé-kun: Kay: I might've seen one somewhere..? Sheepy: Grif: I'll remove his helmet while you look. Arsé-kun: Kay: He's gonna kill us later. Sure. Sheepy: Grif: I will simply not die. For you. Arsé-kun: Kay: God, I'd love that. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. You too. Arsé-kun: Kay: E-eh? Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: That's how it goes... probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... No it is not!! Arsé-kun: *Kay understood it anyway.* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.. Arsé-kun: *Kay hurries off to find a towel or ten* Sheepy: *Grif starts removing Beddy's helmet. One of his wings pop out and smacks Grif in the face before both wings wrap around Beddy. Burrito* Sheepy: *Grif removes his helmet* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... What are you doing? Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Grif: So this is what ugly looks like... I understand now. Arsé-kun: Yog: It does not. He is a liar. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ?!!! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Lying is bad... Sheepy: *Beddy's already asleep...* Arsé-kun: *Arthur immediately comes over and sits down next to Beddy, and then throws his cape over him. Hidden* Arsé-kun: Arthur: He would like to not be looked at. Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: Then how do we dry his hair? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't understand it either... And I only mean to cover his face, as well as... Uh. That. Sheepy: Grif: ??? Sheepy: Jauf: Aw, I was wrangling Elyan and missed the reveal... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am personally forbidding you from mentioning either of these things to anyone else, Sir Griflet. Let the man have his secrets. Sheepy: Grif:????? Sheepy: Grif: Is it a shock that he has hair? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not that. Sheepy: Grif: He looks normal to me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I suppose that is fair. Sir Jaufre, no peeking. Sheepy: Jauf: I won't, I won't. Sheepy: Jauf: As curious as I am... Arsé-kun: *Kay comes back with a stack of towels* Sheepy: Grif: Hello. Arsé-kun: Kay: I found them. The hell's happening here? Sheepy: Grif: Arthur is hiding him so his face can't be seen. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why's that important? Who cares? Arsé-kun: *Kay plops down the stack and pulls out a hair drier from the middle of the stack* Arsé-kun: Kay: And I found this. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Arsé-kun: Primo 2: *over a megaphone* We will be teleporting back within five minutes. Brace yourselves. Sheepy: Grif: I am braced. Sheepy: Jauf: Guess I just need to hold onto Beddy… Sheepy: *Elyan has joined Fou again* Sheepy: Grif: Is there an electrical outlet to plug that into…? Arsé-kun: Kay: uh Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *Primo (2) Austere is not patient and teleports the ship as soon as he is able to. Fuck all yall* Arsé-kun: *... And according to the dice rolls (not shown), everyone is fine afterwards!* Sheepy: Grif: Ah...... it's not as bad this time......... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose since we now know what to expect. Sheepy: Jauf: Makes sense to me. Sheepy: Grif: Now that we've returned... Hm....... Now what? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Have we? We cannot be sure of where we are until someone checks. Sheepy: *Grif heads to the top deck* Arsé-kun: *They're back at the park. It's time to heckin' go I guess.* Sheepy: Grif: *He peeks his head back down* It's the park. People ae here. Arsé-kun: Kay: A little more specific? Sheepy: Grif: Aru. Merlin. Uhhh... Sheepy: Grif: That guy. Sheepy: Grif: The one who doesn't like me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Dad? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: I guess we go, then..? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Jauf:....Wait. Sheepy: Jauf: Bedwyr has Caliburn. Sheepy: *Jauf exits to give Arthur space* Arsé-kun: *Kay puts the towel stack to the side with the hair drier and then leaves* Sheepy: *Grif returns to the top deck* Arsé-kun: *Arthur takes his cape off (leaving it on Beddy), and stops to figure out how to go about this.* Sheepy: *Beddy's sleeping through this...* Sheepy: *Beddy's keeping Caliburn safe by hugging it close to him! You have to get through him to take it!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur tries to take Caliburn from him with... Results of some sort* Sheepy: *Beddy ignores him.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur reaches straight through Beddy's wings to try and move the sword at least a little bit* Arsé-kun: Arthur: *ahem* *sternly* Sir Bedwyr, my sword. Sheepy: *Beddy groans some before suddenly smacking Arthur in the face with his wing! There goes the cape, too.* Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks away. Drat* Sheepy: *Beddy mumbles something before rolling onto his side. It's not a workday! He doesn't have to wake up early!* Arsé-kun: *Arthur accepts his fate and sits back down, facing away from Beddy. Welp.* Sheepy: *Beddy whimpers and starts mumbling again, but at least he doesn't smack Arthur this time!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ........ Arsé-kun: *Arthur decides fuck this, he will consult a wizard about this.* Arsé-kun: *After finding Primo, Arthur goes through the floor to the upper deck. He can't really go much further than that. High ceiling.* Sheepy: Aru: It's not because I'm interested in going there! I want to help Arthur! He's supposed to have his body, isn't he? That's what the stories imply...! Arsé-kun: Primo 2: Not yet. That's all I can say on the matter. Sheepy: Aru: But... Arsé-kun: Primo 2: You can't rush these kinds of things. Sheepy: Aru: Why? What would happen...? Arsé-kun: Primo 2: .... I can't think of a fun way to avoid this! Uh oh. Arsé-kun: Primo 2: There's only one way to resolve this. Arsé-kun: *Primo 2 hugs Aru and poofs himself. thanks so much......* Sheepy: Aru: Ugh...! He's such a jerk sometimes! Sheepy: Aru: He's almost as helpful as 3! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *three feet away* What gives? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Are you two still working on that? *he's trying to get over there. trying* Sheepy: Aru: He can split himself in two, like 3! And just like 3's clone, he basically dies when someone he cares about crowds him too much! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, we saw that earlier. One was steering, and the other is with Sir Magnus. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Arthur...! I'm sorry... We couldn't get into contact with Vivian, and Mint ended up grilling us for answers to his questions rather than giving us any information... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't mind. I'm more worried about Merlin getting the sword back from Bedwyr right now. Sheepy: Aru:...Beddy has your sword and won't give it back? Sheepy: Aru: Well, have you asked three times? That worked for him before... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I am NOT doing that. Sheepy: Aru: I understand! It's a sore topic for him! Arsé-kun: *Arthur suddenly jerks forward a bit, and there's muffled swearing below deck. Ah.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Seems Merlin got it. Sheepy: Aru: Ah?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Seems Merlin got it. Sheepy: Aru: Ah?! Sheepy: Aru: Why was Beddy so keen on keeping it...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: He fell asleep holding onto it and I didn't want to be rude. Sheepy: Aru: I understand! He's near impossible to wake... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Some things never change. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Tell me. Is there something wrong with his face? Sheepy: Aru:...Huh? His face? Sheepy: Aru: No, he's the prettiest man I know. He looks like he should be a model. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I had full opportunity to look, but I refuse.... Ah. I see. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So That still bothers him, huh..... Sheepy: Aru: Ah, but don't look too deeply into his eyes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Don't tell me he can do the Merlin charisma thing. Sheepy: Aru: When he tries to convince you of things, he may lock eyes with you... and then you feel a tug at the back of your brain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: This explains a lot... Sheepy: Aru: "Maybe I do agree with him! He has a point!" Sheepy: Aru: Apparently, he knocked Merlin out with it the other day! Arsé-kun: Primo: No, that was both me and Beddy at once. Thanks so much for pulling, my king, that hurt! Sheepy: Aru: Huh? So he can't do that by himself? Arsé-kun: *Primo enters scene with a bruise on his face from a sword pommel smacking into his face at mach 7* Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, no, he could. 14 just experienced both of us at once. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher!! *She rushes to hug him. Hello!* What happened to your face? Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Primo: I got a sword pulled into my face by Someone Pulling Too Hard. Arthur. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oops. Arsé-kun: *Aru is handed Caliburn after getting hugged back* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Primo: We have a couple of minutes before I have to get out of here. Shall I regale you two with the tale of Arthur and Bedwyr's journey? Sheepy: Aru: Uhuh! Arsé-kun: *Primo sits down right there and starts the story from the beginning. Setting up where everyone was, what everyone was doing,* Sheepy: *Aru listens to the story attentively! She's enjoying it!* Arsé-kun: *Primo does occasionally pass over details, like Beddy's wings, or the exact condition Magnus was in. He's accurate otherwise!* Sheepy: Aru: Wow... a water trap? Really? I didn't know they had those underwater... Arsé-kun: Primo: I didn't either! Sheepy: Aru: And nor did Beddy... Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Seir* Thank Gla'aki for that one. Carry on. Sheepy: Aru: Ah... Sheepy: Aru: It sounds like Beddy to give away his food, too... Make sure he eats properly, okay? Arsé-kun: *wrapper crinkling from seir. thank you for your input* Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, of course. He's definitely going to fall ill after that one. Sheepy: Aru: Poor Beddy... Arsé-kun: *Arthur snaps awake after dozing off for a moment there. Um. Uhm. Nobody saw that* Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, are you tired? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Exhausted. Pardon me. Sheepy: Aru: It's okay! Did you want to rest in the sword? Arsé-kun: Arthur: May I? Sheepy: Aru: Of course! It's your sword too! Arsé-kun: *Arthur retreats to inside Caliburn. He's done for today* Sheepy: Aru: Maybe 3's responded by now... I should check when I get home... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *checking his phone* Nope. Sheepy: Aru: That's too bad... Arsé-kun: Kay: You guys done talking? Can we go? Sheepy: Aru: Yes! Arsé-kun: Primo: No. I need to have a quick word with you and Griflet, and then you can do whatever it is you do! Sheepy: Grif: Hah? Sheepy: Grif: Go on. Arsé-kun: Primo: For your help, I have to reward you, right? Yog wouldn't let me skip out on that. Sheepy: Grif: Ah? Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Primo hands both Grif and Kay $300!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Thanks. I can save so much now. Arsé-kun: Primo: On top of that, there is one other thing, but it'll have to wait. Just know something's been moved up on the priority list! Sheepy: Grif:....? Arsé-kun: Primo: :) Arsé-kun: Primo: Don't worry about it! Just know Yog mentioned it to me and I'm the guy who deals with that, so it'll be done soon~ Sheepy: Grif: ??????.. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can you maybe speak less in vague and more in english? Arsé-kun: Primo: *ahem* I shall not waste words with thee, but merely observe thou art a churlish varlot. Sheepy: Grif: I've heard of that. Sheepy: Grif: She rides on the back of a beast with multiple heads and nine horns. Arsé-kun: *Kay shifts his eyepatch so he can give Primo a full flat look. He's not impressed* Arsé-kun: Primo: .... No, that's the Harlot. heepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *merlin googling words in the background* Arsé-kun: Primo: Now shoo. I have to speak with Jaufre, and then I'll be leaving. Sheepy: Grif: Fine. *He exits* Sheepy: Jauf: Yes, me? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes, you. heepy: Jauf: I'm all attention! Arsé-kun: Primo: *lowering his voice so no one but Jauf hears him* Let our King know I'm working on it. The kids don't need to get involved with that, I've got it covered. Arsé-kun: Primo: .... For now. Sheepy: Jauf:...Right. I'll let him know. You can count on me. Arsé-kun: Primo: If things change, you'll be the first to know. Sheepy: Jauf: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Primo: Of course. Now get off my son's ship, pip pip, I'm not waiting forever! Sheepy: Jauf: Okay, okay! See you later, Merlin. *He leaves* Arsé-kun: *As soon as everyone else is kicked off board, the ship returns to Primo's home. There is an artificial lake explicitly for the purpose of allowing Magnus' ship to appear here.* Arsé-kun: *Primo takes a few minutes to relax, and then back to work!! Lets go check on everybody!* Sheepy: *Beddy is still sleeping. He looks cozy. However... There's voices coming from Magnus's room!* rsé-kun: Primo: ...?? *he didn't feel anybody boarding! He'd better engage his favorite hobby-- Eavesdropping!!!* Sheepy: Magnus: Wh-who are you...?! Get away from me! Sheepy: ?: Haaaah? Aren't you super unfriendly? I think we should try a better intro! Okay, let's start from the top! My name is.. Hey, don't you think a different outfit would suit you better? I think a different color would make you sparkle lots and lots! Sparkle-sparkle~ Ehehehe~ Sheepy: Lio: Ah! It's you! The court mage-jester combo! Arsé-kun: Primo: My son's been through a lot. Can you please not do this right now? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Primo appears in the doorway but doesn't enter. He pulls Lio back like three feet* Sheepy: Lio: Ohhh! Your son! Just who I was here for! I thought I was looking for a dead guy, but he seems fine... Hey, don't you know that you're supposed to die when your time comes? Well, I guess it's okay if you're Merlin's son... Merlin's very very cool~ Mom doesn't like him, but I do! Arsé-kun: Primo: So they weren't a moment too soon... Sheesh. Sheepy: Lio: Crowd? Huh? Arsé-kun: *Primo pulls Lio another few feet back by the collar.* Sheepy: Lio: Where are we going, huh? Where are we going? Arsé-kun: Primo: We're giving Maggy space to breathe. Sheepy: Lio: Oh, you know... Sheepy: Lio: You can't breathe space... Sheepy: Lio: Isn't that a useless gift? Arsé-kun: Primo: How subliterate cur of you. Anyway, Maggy isn't dead, and if he was, we wouldn't be here right now. Sheepy: Lio: Yup, I know that now! Hey, do you have pet fish? Arsé-kun: Primo: I have a werecat as a grandson. No fish, even if I wanted to. Sheepy: *Magnus is staring really hard at Lio.* Sheepy: Lio: Not even one? Arsé-kun: *So is Primo* Sheepy: Lio: Your house is no fun, huh? Arsé-kun: Primo: You still judge places based on if they have fish or not? Sheepy: Lio: Well... Sheepy: Lio: If Lancelot is there, that's also a point for it being a good place. Arsé-kun: *Primo doesn't tell him anything about that* Sheepy: Lio: Lots and lots of places are good, huh? Sheepy: Magnus:.....Blue-haired man. Sheepy: Lio: It's natural! Sheepy: Magnus: You're not... a fake, are you? Sheepy: Lio:.....Huh? Fake? Ummm... Sheepy: Lio:....Probably not? Last I checked, I'm the only me... Arsé-kun: Primo: No, Maggy, he's not, so I can't just throw him off the ship and be done with it. Sheepy: Magnus:....That's horrible. Sheepy: Magnus: That someone like this isn't the invention of that thing's mind... Sheepy: Lio: I'm the invention of my own mind! Arsé-kun: Primo: Everyone is capable of inventing themselves! Sheepy: Lio: Hey, have you seen frogs? Sheepy: Lio: You know that there's over 5,000 known species of frogs? That's more frogs than I can hold in two hands! Arsé-kun: Primo: ....... Sheepy: *Magnus's tension has eased some. He's so distracted by Lio that he doesn't feel wary of Primo.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, Lionel, do you want me to tell Jaufre that you're around? Sheepy: Lio: Huh? He already knows that. Sheepy: Lio: I sell him lots and lots of goods sometimes~ Arsé-kun: Primo: I think he's finally realized he's deceased. It took him long enough, I say. Sheepy: Lio: Really? This long? Arsé-kun: Primo: He really didn't want to believe it. Arsé-kun: Primo: Shall I tell our King you're around as well? Sheepy: Lio: He's back? Arsé-kun: Primo: As a spirit, yes. Sheepy: Lio: Wow! I can tell him all the ways Lancelot is better than Sir Gawain! Arsé-kun: Primo: Like not being deader than a doornail, technically? Sheepy: Lio: I want to visit him soon! Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm... But I miss the real Lancelot... Arsé-kun: Primo: I know you do. Sheepy: Lio: He was just a guy... I don't get why he was punished like this. Arsé-kun: Primo: He was not Just A Guy. Sheepy: Lio: Well, you usually only saw his strengths. Sheepy: Lio: But he sacrificed a lot to get so strong in those areas. Arsé-kun: Primo: Including his weaknesses. If that man was allowed to reincarnate in full, he'd have broken something worldly by now. Sheepy: Lio: It's not fair... Sheepy: Lio: Hey, you think if I bring them all together, he can come back like that one card game thingy? Sheepy: Lio: Exodus! Arsé-kun: Primo: And sacrifice innocent lives? Absolutely not. Sheepy: Lio: Huh? Sheepy: Lio: They're not really Lancelot. Just a tiny fragment is, right? Sheepy: Lio: So wouldn't they just lose a tiny fragment? Sheepy: Lio: Would it really harm them? Sheepy: Lio: They're Lancelot, so I don't want to hurt them... Arsé-kun: Primo: Souls aren't my business. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: *distantly* Lionel, are you Quite done? Sheepy: Lio: Boss, Boss~ Sheepy: Lio: Can I just collect the itty bitty fragments of Lancelot and bring his ghost back without hurting the people they're in? Arsé-kun: Thanny: No. Once a soul splits, it stays split until after death, and they usually do not merge back together. Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Lio: Lancelot really was punished... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It is the soul's decision. We have no place in that. Sheepy: Lio: ......... Sheepy: Lio: Lancelot's a jerk... I hate him... Sheepy: Lio:...Oh! That guy's not so dead. Good news after all! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Yes, I hear this. He survived that experience. Good, because I was not going down there to retrieve a soul. Sheepy: Lio: Huh... Sheepy: Lio: Well, it's lucky for him, too, I guess. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Lionel, didn't you have something else to be doing today...? Sheepy: Lio: Haaah? Me? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... Literally anything else? Sheepy: Lio:....... Sheepy: Lio: Hey, dead guy! Let's go to a movie! Sheepy: Magnus: I'm serioud about wanting you to stay away from me.. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Please do not bother the man. Sheepy: Lio: It's called Finding Dory! Well, have you found her yet? Huh? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm going to let the Fates have their way with you at this rate. Sheepy: Lio: Boss! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Please leave this man alone. I'm concerned for his well-being and you are not helping. Sheepy: Lio: Let's go, let's go~ Arsé-kun: Thanny: Merlin the second, I am very sorry for this thing bothering you. Sheepy: Magnus:....He's scarier than anything I could imagine, so I know he's real... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I know you will not believe me, but you truly are no longer trapped down there. If you were, I would have had to retrieve your soul. Sheepy: Lio: Let's go watch Finding Dory! Today's the 17th, isn't it? Of June? 2016? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ................ Sheepy: Magnus:........ Arsé-kun: Thanny: Lionel? Shut the hell up for a minute. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Don't confuse the man. Sheepy: Lio: .....? Sheepy: Lio: *He tilts his head slightly*........ Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... It is 2021, for clarification. Again, my deepest apologies. Sheepy: Magnus:........*He's mulling this over* Sheepy: Lio: Huh, I really let those tickets expire. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You'll figure it out. You have plenty of time to. Sheepy: Magnus:.......*He seems unsure...* Sheepy: Lio: I miss Lancelot.. Maybe I'll go visit him today... Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... You don't know us, so we couldn't have been pulled from your memory, if I understand the situation correctly. Your illusory world is dead and will stay dead. Sheepy: Magnus:....... Sheepy: Magnus: I guess so... Sheepy: Lio: Boss, Boss~ Let's go visit Lancelot~ Arsé-kun: Thanny: You can. I have work to do. Sheepy: Lio: Huuuh? Really? Sheepy: Lio:....Okay! Boss is a very hard worker! I'm very proud of you, Boss~ What a good guy! Arsé-kun: *Thanny finally makes a physical appearance in the doorway so he can drag Lionel away a la emmet collar drag* Sheepy: Lio: Bye, Merlin! Bye, dead guy! Arsé-kun: *Primo left the scene a LONG time ago so he could get Magnus food. He only re-enters to see this*

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c.au 15

wizardy

-Monday, November 15th- Arsé-kun: *It feels like it's been a while! Like months! But judging by the date, it most certainly hasn't.* Sheepy: *It's a bright new shiny day! The kind of day you don't want some weirdo showing up at your fromt doorstep! By the way, someone is knocking at the door* Arsé-kun: *Kay rolls over and goes back to sleep. Nope. Nope, not acknowledging this.* Sheepy: *The knocking finally stops.* Sheepy: *After a long pause, the doorbell is rung* Arsé-kun: *Kay is awake now. Bummer. We'll catch up to him in a second.* Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *ducking behind the sofa* ----So, yeah, that's about where we're up to. I'm gonna shut up now because is that my parents? I hope not. Sheepy: Corneus: Leaving a visitor waiting is rude, but I'd rather not interact with your parents... Arsé-kun: Bedrawt: I'll check. If it's them, we haven't seen you. Sheepy: Corneus: Thank you. I'm not good at lying. Arsé-kun: *Bedr goes to get the door finally!* Sheepy: *Standing at the door is a tall man with glasses and long, white hair in a braid. He gives Bedrawt a blank look* Sheepy: ???: ......*head tilt*...........*He pulls out a notebook and starts flipping through it* Sheepy: ???: A robber... Sheepy: ???: While you are robbing this place... can you... ah. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *still peeking* Oh! Grandpa Mint! Sheepy: Mint: You did survive the ghost bear. Good. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ghost bear. *he points at Jaufre* Sheepy: Mint: By the way, your parents are on the way... Sheepy: Mint:........That is not a bear. Arsé-kun: *Merlin squeaks and dives for cover* Sheepy: Jaufre: I've lived among them! Arsé-kun: Bedr: Family of Merlin's that isn't his parents are always allowed here. Come on in! Arsé-kun: *Bedr thinks being called a robber is Very Funny Actually* Sheepy: Mint: Robber... you are very kind to invite me into the home you are robbing. *He enters* Arsé-kun: Bedr: This is my house but thank you! Sheepy: Mint: You claimed it for your own? Arsé-kun: *Bedrawt is trying his hardest not to laugh. He's succeeding for now.* Sheepy: Mint:........I made a mistake, didn't I... Sheepy: Mint: *He turns his attention to the notebook, flips to a blank page, and starts jotting down notes quickly.* Arsé-kun: Bedr: You sure have. Name's Bedrawt. Merlin's going to be my son-in-law one of these days. Sheepy: Mint: Son-in-law... I have it down now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Wait, *he peeks back out again* how do they know I'm here?! Sheepy: Mint:........ Sheepy: Mint: The bear did not do a very good job. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No judgement because I didn't see it! Sheepy: Mint: They just used tracking magic to find you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh god. *he sinks back down out of view* oh gods. Sheepy: Mint: By the way... Sheepy: Mint:......They didn't take kindly to me asking for a blood sample. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Of course they didn't, science hating..... *he trails off* Sheepy: Mint: I had many questions to ask them... Arsé-kun: *Kay had entered scene, heard the last three minutes, and left again. He now returns with his sword.* Sheepy: Mint:......Your interior designer is talented. Sheepy: Corneus:....Thank you. Sheepy: Corneus:.......it's not. Arsé-kun: Bedr: But you could be when you're done with law! Sheepy: Corneus: It's just a hobby of mine. Sheepy: *Corneus seems a little flustered.* Arsé-kun: Bedr: Big hobby! Sheepy: *Grif follows* Arsé-kun: Kay: Mornin', gonna try to cut a trashy van in half if they goddamn park here. *slight wave and exits scene* Sheepy: Mint:....Oh, I came here for another reason. Sheepy: Mint: 14. Are you good at things? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Depends what those things are. Sheepy: Mint: You are interested in... Sheepy: *Mint flips to a page in his notebook* Sheepy: Mint:...Ghosts. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Boy am I! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Normally I'd ask for more info! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But if it means avoiding my parents...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Let me get my stuff!!!!! Sheepy: Mint: Oh. I forgot to tell you... Sheepy: Mint: I found a building near the college you went to. I wanted to investigate. Sheepy: Mint: It looks like a museum. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, Grif and Kay went there a few times. Sheepy: Mint: I want to investigate every corner of it. Sheepy: Corneus: This sounds incredibly dangerous. Arsé-kun: Kay: What, the museum? We already met the guy who lived there once. *he's trudging back through, needing a new jacket because of combat* Goddamn unstable bastard. Sheepy: Mint: Singular? Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh yeah. The whole last thing. Arsé-kun: Kay: Rest in fuck whoever got dragged back with him. Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm... Well... Sheepy: Mint: I was hoping to see what 14 was capable of... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Keep me healthy and I'll do it! Sheepy: Mint:...Healthy.... I can do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: If he dies, we all get to beat your ass. Sheepy: Mint: Dies? Why would he? Arsé-kun: Kay: 'Cause shit goddamn happens. Grif dies all the damn time. Apparently I did but no one will confirm that. Sheepy: Mint: Fascinating... *he quickly flips to a new page* Tell me how it felt. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... How the hell would I know? Sheepy: Mint:........ Sheepy: Mint: Because you experienced it. Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Shit hurt. Sheepy: Mint: *he writes this down* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... So yes, Bedi, you did tell me so. Rub it in now before you miss your chance. Sheepy: Bedi: I do not rub things into anyone's faces... Sheepy: Bedi:..........but I hope you'll value your life more and be more careful in the future. Arsé-kun: Kay: Workin' on that. Sheepy: Mint: I will act as a meat shield for 14, although I cannot take every attack. Sometimes, the enemies will miss. How careless of them. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm in! Anything to avoid my "parents"! Sheepy: Mint: I will wait for you to be ready. We can get there through a shortcut. Arsé-kun: *Merlin wraps his arms around Mint's arm. He ready Now.* Sheepy: *Mint uses his magic to teleport to the entrance of the museum!* Sheepy: Mint: This is it. Sheepy: *The museum is now protected by vines.The building seems to be unscathed from the recent incident, however.* Sheepy: Mint: I've already found the weak point in the vines. I haven't been inside. Arsé-kun: *Merlin squints until his eyes adjust* Sheepy: Mint: It's weak to fire. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Please don't use fire near the art! Sheepy: Mint: Ah, buf... if we don't, we can't enter. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I said the art. Sheepy: Mint: Did you want to burn it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't! Sheepy: Mint: It burns jusy like real vines... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm pretty sure those were normal plants. Sheepy: Mint:.....I'm sorry, Mr. Plant. Sheepy: Mint: I will not let your death be in vain... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean.... The rest of the plant is there.... Sheepy: Mint:.......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm gonna go without you. Sheepy: Mint: *He goes in* Arsé-kun: *Merlin follows him close enough to step on the back of his shoes. He doesn't do that though.* Sheepy: *The museum is clean inside, surprisingly. Near the entrance is a check-in area. There's two vases on the table with a sign between them.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin approaches to read the sign* Sheepy: *The text reads, "You and the rose are intertwined. You must learn the weight of life. When the rose wilts, so too will you wither."* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's ominous. *he takes the pink rose and puts it in his hair* Sheepy: Mint: Make sure to not pluck its petals. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't intend to. I've seen enough horror courtesy of Artair to know better. heepy: Mint: I intend to. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Didn't you just apologize to a plant? Sheepy: Mint: This is made of paint... Sheepy: Mint: Let's look further. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I bet Trash is here somewhere... Sheepy: Mint: It looks clean to me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Trash is a big huge doll! Sheepy: Mint: Isn't that an unkind name? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't name it. Sheepy: Mint: *He proceeds further into the museum, stopping to look at every painting hung up on the wall* Arsé-kun: *Merlin does the same thing. Art museum trip is art museum trip.* Sheepy: Mint: *He's still taking notes.* Sheepy: *There is! It's nearby. The non edibles are well stocked, but the food and drinks are running low...* Arsé-kun: *Merlin picks up a cute bunny doll and puts the money for it on the counter. Someone will get this, right..* Sheepy: Mint: Someone must be living here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The artist, presumably. Sheepy: Mint: Is he still alive, I wonder... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, he was living here for a while before! So yeah, probably! Sheepy: Mint: I want to speak with him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Me too! I only got to once! Sheepy: Mint: You were able to speak witb him? Later, I want to hear everything. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He didn't say much. Sheepy: Mint: I see... Sheepy: Mint: Have you seen enough of this area? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I guess so. I got Bedi something, so I'm good. Sheepy: *There's the sound of something scratching at the floor...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: :3c ? Sheepy: *A woman comes into view! She's slowly dragging her body across the floor... Tbe half she has, anyway. She's coming out of a painting....?* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... That can't be good for you. Sheepy: Mint: Ah, a resident... I would like to speak with her... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can't even take a picture... Flash photography will damage the art. Sheepy: Mint: It will? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... Do you think she means to attack us? Sheepy: Mint: I think she wants this rose... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's a shame. We need those. Sheepy: Mint: It seems that as it loses petals, injuries form on our bodies... So you should be careful. Sheepy: *The painting lady is grabbing for Mint's rose, but it's now out of reach...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ......... Grampa, did you pick petals off already? Sheepy: Mint: Only that first one. She removed another one. That leaves me with... Sheepy: Mint:.....I wonder what happens if we lose them all... Sheepy: Mint: You just seem fragile to me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I still blow myself up or my whole energy load in one shot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So...... Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can you quit that??? You feel like my cat! *he shifts away from the lady* Sheepy: *The painting lady gives him a nasty look. Why can't you be as much of a scaredy-cat as that purple haired guy? She reaches for Mint's rose once more, but accidentally locks eyes with him. After a brief pause, she flees!* Sheepy: Mint:..........I wonder why she left? I wanted to speak with her... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Dunno what you did, but you gotta teach me that. Sheepy: Mint: I just looked at her... Sheepy: Mint:....and applied every debuff I could. For science. Arsé-kun: Merlin: owo ! Sheepy: Mint: It seems that even paintings are capable of being debuffed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wanna learn debuffs! Sheepy: Mint: I have many textbooks that I've written about debuffs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Textbooks..... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Well, still better than what Malleus taught me! Aka almost nothing! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks, gramps! >:V Sheepy: Mint: I have notes written on almost every topic I've encountered... ... I would like to write many notes about you, as well. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That could be fun to go through.... I didn't even know the vocal part was needed until grampa Misyr told me! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd trust what you have written! Sheepy: Mint: You consider me... trustworthy? *He tilts his head some* ... so I can include that among my traits... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh yeah, Misyr turned into a big fuckass demon the other day! Sheepy: Mint: Oh, 6... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's haunted too! Sheepy: Mint:......It lines up with what I have written. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do you think there's any way to help him? Other than letting the school doctor flirt with him? Sheepy: Mint: Except... demon... That's not... Sheepy: Mint: There probably is. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, whatever that was! I said demon 'cause we were in Hell at the time. Sheepy: Mint: But it will not be found here... and I would like to investigate this place thoroughly before leaving. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And I wanna look around for Weiss! Sheepy: Mint: The painting woman may end up unintentionally leading us to him. However, we should keep an eye out for anything of interest. This may be our only opportunity to enter this museum. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Kay said there was a mummy once. Sheepy: Mint: Mummy? Here? Sheepy: Mint:........If it's the one I'm thinking of... Sheepy: Mint: Do not look into its eyes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't intend to get that close! Sheepy: Mint: Do you need to be close to someone to see their eyes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Kinda? Sheepy: Mint: I used to be that way. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... *thinking* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait, I mean just standing next to someone, what did you mean? Sheepy: Mint: Ah... Sheepy: Mint: Being close to someone emotionally. Sheepy: Mint: So your vision isn't very good? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can see fine, I'm pretty sure. But you gotta be pretty close to someone to see their eyes well, yeah? Sheepy: Mint: Well, yes... Sheepy: Mint:....I wonder where the artist is. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No idea. Should I try calling for him? Sheepy: Mint: Please do so. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sure! Arsé-kun: *Merlin cups his hands around his mouth and--* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mr. Guertena?! You around here?! Sheepy: Weiss: I-I'm not here! Please leave!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: ........... Sheepy: Mint: Please describe to me how it feels not to feel like you're all here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Don't torment the guy... Sheepy: Weiss: *He pokes his head out from around the corner. His hair is messy and he looks exhausted* G-go away! You freak me out! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *bouncing* Did I get the chance to tell you how much I liked your art last time we met?? ??? I like your art a lot! Sheepy: Weiss: A...ah?? Y-you do...? Is that why you brought that creep...? Sheepy: Weiss: I'm glad to hear you like it...um... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nah, he's the chaperone. *wow! wow! w* Sheepy: Weiss:....but that guy's really scary... Sheepy: Mint:.....*He's quickly getting bored. He's glancing around...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ehhh... *he opts not to comment on this* Arsé-kun: *A few dolls are staring at Mint from around a corner, all piled up on each other.* Sheepy: Mint: No, wait... *He follows them* Arsé-kun: *They all hide in the surrounding exhibits.* Sheepy: Mint:......*He starts writing down notes again before approaching one of the exhibits* Arsé-kun: *It's a headless marionette. A few dolls are hiding by her ankles* Sheepy: Mint: *He bends down to look at them* Arsé-kun: *Mint gets kicked by the marionette! Don't be down there, creep! -1 petal. The dolls laugh at him* Sheepy: Mint: *He doesn't seem bothered by this. He reaches his hand out to one of the dolls* Arsé-kun: *One of the dolls holds his finger (because its hands are too small) and then points towards some exhibits in the back of the room* Sheepy: Mint:....Would you like to join me? Arsé-kun: *The dolls run off to different exhibits. Apparently not.* Sheepy: Mint: Ah... too bad. Sheepy: *Mint goes over to the exhibit that was pointed to* Arsé-kun: *the eye painting stares at him, and then looks down* Sheepy: *Mint follows its gaze* Arsé-kun: *That is either a human person, or a very well done sculpture.* Sheepy: *Mint bends down and starts inspecting the definitely human statue* Arsé-kun: *Definitely human. Definitely alive, but barely.* Sheepy: Mint:.....*He starts writing notes about this. Mint, please* Arsé-kun: *A doll tugs on his pants leg* Sheepy: Mint: Yes, hello. Arsé-kun: *The doll holds up a rose. Please take it.* Sheepy: *Mint accepts the rose* Arsé-kun: *It's extremely wilted..* Sheepy: Mint: It needs water, hm... Sheepy: Mint: Where can I find water? Arsé-kun: *Both the doll and the eye painting look towards a conveniently-placed vase* Sheepy: *Mint stands up, approaches the vase, and places the rose inside of it.* Arsé-kun: *The rose returns to full bloom. This definitely makes sense.* Sheepy: Mint: ......So when it's put in a water vase, it recovers quickly... although, I've never seen a blue rose before... but it is made of paint. *He writes this down.* Sheepy: Mint: I suppose this was owned by that wilted man over there. Arsé-kun: *Well do you see anyone fucking else it could belong to? ???? dont answer that* Sheepy: *Mint returns to the person he saw.* Sheepy: *Mint holds out the blue rose.* Sheepy: Mint:....This is yours, isn't it? Arsé-kun: *Mint, please, give the poor guy a minute to collect himself. He's clearly not fully alert. Unless a blank stare and "...." is acceptable dialogue??* Sheepy: Mint: .....It's okay. Take your time. Sheepy: Mint: I suppose you wandered in as well... Sheepy: Mint:...At least, you seem to be human. Arsé-kun: Garry: .... I am. Arsé-kun: Garry: .... W-wait. Arsé-kun: *Garry processes Mint being there. Hold on* Arsé-kun: Garry: H-how d- How did YOU get in? No way Weiss brought you... Sheepy: Mint: Weiss? Sheepy: Mint: Is that the artist? Sheepy: Mint:....I think I have something to that effect written down, actually... Arsé-kun: Garry: My so-not-helpful brother.... Sheepy: Mint: ....Oh, yes, I came in through the front door. Mr. Plant was doing so well guarding this place... I feel very guilty for burning it. Arsé-kun: *Garry notices the dolls holding onto his sleeves and jumps. Eek!* Sheepy: Mint: Are you afraid of them...? They seem to want to be your friends... Sheepy: Mint:....am I really that scary...? Arsé-kun: Garry: You're not. He's scared of everybody. Sheepy: Mint: That's wonderful. With that in mind... Sheepy: Mint: Please tell me everything about you. Arsé-kun: Garry: wot Sheepy: Mint: So I may add it to my notes. Sheepy: Mint: That is why I entered this museum. To write about everything inside. Arsé-kun: *Garry considers this. Considers this. Considers this. Men(?) would rather unload on random strangers than go to therapy, except no, Garry would much more prefer therapy. He's gonna focus on the museum and Weiss more than himself, though.* Sheepy: *Mint writes down what he's told.* Arsé-kun: *The dolls do various dumb background things. Some are less dumb and more piss-shittingly terrifying. That one is spitting out mouthfuls of blood.* Sheepy: *Mint is writing about this as well.* Sheepy: Mint:......The doll full of blood... whose blood is it? Yours? Arsé-kun: Garry: I hope not!!!! Sheepy: Mint: I see... It must be the artist's blood, then. Arsé-kun: *This kind of shit is why Garry is so scared of them.* Sheepy: Mint: How long have you been in here? Arsé-kun: Garry: Uh..... What's today? Sheepy: Mint: November 15, a Monday. Arsé-kun: Garry: It's only been a day?! Sheepy: Mint: How long has it felt like? Your watch... is it not working? Arsé-kun: Garry: It's felt like a week..... And no. Clocks don't work in here. Sheepy: Mint: That explains a lot... Sheepy: Mint: Why didn't you just leave? Sheepy: Mint: Your brother? Arsé-kun: Garry: I don't know how to.... Sheepy: Mint: There are some aspects of this world that I still wish to explore, however. Sheepy: Mint: For example... Sheepy: Mint:....The paintings! I would like to write them all down! Sheepy: Mint: What else... ... ah. The roses. Arsé-kun: Garry: The roses are new, I can tell you that much. Sheepy: Mint: Simply... I would like to investigate every square inch of this museum! I have not tried leaving yet, so I am unsure if I can... but I will try to find an exit for you. Sheepy: Mint:...New? Arsé-kun: Garry: Why he'd make his siblings more likely to die is wildly beyond me... Yeah Arsé-kun: Garry: These are new. Nobody ever mentioned these before. Sheepy: Mint: Siblings? You are the only human I have come across. Arsé-kun: Garry: Our other brother is here too somewhere. Sheepy: Mint: Oh, yes, other than the artist. I forgot about him. Sheepy: Mint:....he called me scary... *He looks like a kicked puppy...* Arsé-kun: *Garry just sighs* Sheepy: Mint: Did you want to find the other one before you exit? Presumably, you intend to leave the artist here. He doesn't seem like he'd be willing to leave. Arsé-kun: Garry: Yeah, I'd rather go with Toa. He needs the assistance anyway. Sheepy: Mint: We can look for him together. Arsé-kun: Garry: Yes please. Sheepy: Mint: I can protect you from any threats. Arsé-kun: Garry: I'd really appreciate that!! Sheepy: Mint: I came from that way. *He points from the direction he came from* My descendent is there talking with the artist. Arsé-kun: Garry: Weiss is talking to someone...? Sheepy: Mint: 14. My descendent. Arsé-kun: Garry: Not that part. I'm more surprised he's willingly talking to another person. Sheepy: Mint: He started the conversation with... Sheepy: Mint: *He flips to another page* "Did I get the chance to tell you how much I liked your art the last time we met?" Arsé-kun: Garry: ... Oh. That would do it. Sheepy: Mint: My level of interest in artwork is the same as my level of interest in everything. I don't have any opinions on his pieces. Is that why I'm scary...? Arsé-kun: Garry: No, he just hates talking to other people, I think. Arsé-kun: Garry: I'm not actually sure. He doesn't tell us much. Sheepy: Mint: By the way... Sheepy: Mint: The other one... Sheepy: Mint: Are you certain he is still alive? Arsé-kun: Garry: He's...... Got a situation. Arsé-kun: Garry: Teeeechnicalllyyyy..... Not exactly? Arsé-kun: Garry: *processing* Arsé-kun: Garry: wHAT Sheepy: Mint: You seem shocked... Sheepy: Mint: Would you like to meet him with me? Arsé-kun: Garry: I'd rather just make sure Toa's okay..... But if I have to..! Sheepy: Mint: Follow me. Arsé-kun: *Garry joins the party.* Arsé-kun: *... And so does the horde of dolls following him around* Sheepy: Mint: *He guides Garry to where he feels the presence of Death.* Arsé-kun: *Thanatos, sitting sideways in a chair, staring at Toa's dead body,* Arsé-kun: Thanny: --- By all accounts, this doesn't make any sense. Sheepy: Crow: I mean, he's basically dead, so let's just take 'im!!! Arsé-kun: Thanny: He isn't though. He shouldn't be like this. It's unnatural. He's supposed to have a natural lifespan. Sheepy: Crow: Ehhhh... ... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I've asked Apollo about it, and his delightful response was to laugh at me. Sheepy: Crow: Can't we make someone else deal with it? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I will no longer be consulting Apollo for medical advice. And no. Arsé-kun: Thanny: It isn't counted as a violent death, even if the initial cause was. Sheepy: Crow: Is drowning actually violent? Arsé-kun: Thanny: When it's forceful and by another person? Yes, absolutely. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I've seen my share of butchered immortality magic, but this is.... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... Pardon my language. This is fucking disgusting. Sheepy: Crow: Who comes up with something like this? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Someone who knows too much and too little. Sheepy: Crow: Man, this stinks... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Agreed. We can't take this. It's decades too early, but we also can't just leave this. Sheepy: Mint: Thanatos. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos jumps a solid foot out of his chair, only to land on his feet and coolly turn towards Mint like that didn't happen* Sheepy: Mint: Do you need help with something? Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... Merlin the tenth. Come look at this. The magic on this man is outright heretical. Sheepy: Mint: *He approaches it and bends down* ......... Sheepy: Mint: The man who did this... seems very inexperienced. Sheepy: Mint: It probably was the artist I saw. Arsé-kun: Garry: *from the corner he's peeking around* Weiss did this, yeah. Sheepy: Mint: Why? Arsé-kun: Garry: He wanted to make him immortal or something. Sheepy: Mint:......... Sheepy: Mint: Ah. That's not good. Sheepy: Mint: Immortality should not be pursued. Arsé-kun: Thanny: As I stated, this is unnatural... To every degree imaginable. Immortality is earned. Sheepy: Mint: I wonder... Sheepy: Mint: Have you seen this before now? *He pulls out his rose* Sheepy: Crow: This isn't the time to be trying to court Boss, Four-eyes! We're on the job! Arsé-kun: Thanny: .............. Sheepy: Mint:......*head tilt* .......... Arsé-kun: *Thanny has never been more glad to have his helmet on* Sheepy: Mint: *confused expression* Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... It was a reasonable question. The roses in this place connect to one's lifespan. Sheepy: Mint: Is he a lawyer in his free time? Arsé-kun: Thanny: No, but his uncle is. Sheepy: Mint: I see... Sheepy: Mint: Plants die, of course, but some can live longer than humans. Arsé-kun: Thanny: And these are not made of natural materials. These are paint, primarily. The magic is interesting. Sheepy: Mint: Does he have one? Arsé-kun: Thanny: This poor soul? No. I don't think there would be a point to. Sheepy: Mint: ...... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I did take one to study, of course. I'll play by the rules if it means Sir Artist doesn't notice my being here. Sheepy: Mint: Rules...? Sheepy: Mint: I was planning on plucking mine. Arsé-kun: *Thanny takes out his own dusky rose and brown.... rose. I hate english.* Arsé-kun: Thanny: I don't recommend it. You could start bleeding internally. Sheepy: Mint: But the blood is supposed to be there. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... Mint, I will leave you dead on the side of the road if you keep that up. Sheepy: Mint:?..... Arsé-kun: Thanny: The incorrect kind of internal bleeding. Sheepy: Mint: I see! I should avoid plucking the petals! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Now, about this... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I can't make heads or tails of where to even start on repairing this. Sheepy: Mint: Is there no way to just put his soul back in and bind it there? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I wish it were that simple. Arsé-kun: *Thanny pulls out the magic causing this and it's.... The slimiest, goopiest collection of haphazardly jammed together sigils, circles, and stray runes you've ever seen. They keep getting stuck to his claws. He hates this.* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Crow could do better than this with a blindfold and no hands. Sheepy: Crow: Ehehehe! Don't praise me so much, Boss! It'll make me feel shy! ... OK, OK! Praise me as much as you want! I know you want to! *excited tail wag* Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... You certainly have improved, I'll give you that publically. Sheepy: Crow:!!! Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... But I am not permitting you to touch this. Sheepy: Crow: What is that, anyway? Goop? Arsé-kun: Thanny: *taking pictures to send to Dionysus* Non-Earth magic performed with none of the correct anything what-so-ever. Sheepy: Dio: [Text: to Thanatos] What IS that? Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] The worst non-earth magic I've ever seen performed by a mortal with the intent to immortalize. It isn't working. I Wonder Why. Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] The subject is one of your students, if that means anything to you. Sheepy: Dio: [Text: to Thanatos] I give this a 0/10. I want to bash the guy who did this to his face. Also, is it Kay? Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] Toa K. Guertena. Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] The man who would regularly die on his way to class. That is why. Sheepy: Dio: [Text: to Thanatos] :thinking: Sheepy: Dio: [Text: to Thanatos] Oh, yeah, I barely remember that guy... Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] If you think of anything valuable to say, please do. Apollo only laughed at me. Sheepy: Dio: [Text: to Thanatos] Polly's a total jerk, you know! Have you tried pulling all of that gunky stuff out? Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] I do not want to kill the man. He has decades left to live. Sheepy: Dio: [Text: to Thanatos] Water it down like paint? Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Dio] I. Hold on Sheepy: *Mint is poking at it. Gross, it's on his hand now. How is he going to get it off?* Arsé-kun: *Thanny takes a water bottle out of the closest coffin's side compartment, puts his hand under some goop, and lightly dribbles some water on it.* Arsé-kun: *... Most of it is paint, and it does that thing paint does when it's really wet. Congrats on the wet watery paint everywhere. Doesn't stop the magic from still being super sticky though.* Arsé-kun: *Thanny is squinting* Sheepy: Mint: It went away some... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....... Under no circumstances should that have worked. Arsé-kun: *Thanny passes Crow his phone* Sheepy: Crow: Yeah? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Tell Dionysus for me that his stupid idea worked. He has the month off. Sheepy: *Crow passes on the message.* Sheepy: Crow: Dio responded with... "Happy to be of service, unlike a certain someone!" Arsé-kun: Thanny: Good. Sheepy: Mint: *He sets his hand on fire* Do you think that improved things? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I want to say yes. It's removed a lot of the complications. Arsé-kun: *Thanny opens said closest coffin enough to peer inside* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Do you feel anything's changed in there? Sheepy: Toa: I'm feeling a little better, I think... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Would you like to try returning? .... I do apologize for the paint. Sheepy: Toa: Thank you... I'm used to it. *He tries returning to his body!* Arsé-kun: *He's able to!* Sheepy: Toa: *He sits up* Arsé-kun: Thanny: I cannot guarantee full relief from... That, but it is better than nothing. Sheepy: Toa: Thank you... I appreciate what you've done. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Thank the God of Rebirth the next time you see him. It was his idea. Sheepy: Crow: Hey, Four-eyes, can't you read? The wall over there is very insistent about no fire! Sheepy: Toa: I've never seen him, have I...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: You have, at regular intervals. Sheepy: Toa:....??? Arsé-kun: Thanny: But no fire, hm. He's about to be under fire. Excuse me. Sheepy: Mint:....Is Mr. Plant angry for what I did to it...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: This is from the artist. Again, pardon me. I have choice words for him. Sheepy: Weiss: *from behind Garry* Th-the rules explicitly state... No fire...! Put it out!! Arsé-kun: *Garry shrieks and nearly kicks Weiss in the shin on instinct* Sheepy: Mint: But I need to wash my hands, and I cannot... Sheepy: Weiss:?! D-don't kick me!! Arsé-kun: *Thanny turns on the echoey voice thing he does when he wants to be taken Seriously* Arsé-kun: Thanny: You. Mr. Weiss Guertena. I have things to say to you. Sheepy: Weiss: Go away! You're uninvited...! S-so is the scary robed man there...! Sheepy: Mint:....he called me scary again. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Do not perform that magic a second time. You have already jeopardized a life. I will not permit a second attempt. Am I clear? Sheepy: Weiss: I have to, I have to... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Were it not removed, his lifespan would have been degraded to months. Sheepy: Mint: Was it actually removed? Or just watered down...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: If you can fully remove it and restore his natural lifespan, I will not need to appear again. Sheepy: Weiss: That's... Sheepy: Weiss: The body has nothing to do with immortality... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Your false immortality only harmed him. Do not do it again. Magic like that is not for mortal humans. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... Sheepy: Weiss: Th-the body, it's...just in the way. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You misunderstand. It harmed his soul as well. If left unchecked, it would eradicate both body and soul. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Do not. Do it. Again. Do not make me take the damage off of your lifespan. Sheepy: Weiss:...... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... Which has also been harmed by your state of living, and the magic you used. I do not want to take any of you before your time. Do not force my hand. Sheepy: Weiss: It's just... a work in progress. If I approach it differently... if I... ... I have to... Arsé-kun: Thanny: DO NOT. DO IT. AGAIN. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I know you want to ask. Who am I? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I am the most merciful of those you do not want here. Sheepy: Weiss:........There's no place for you... there's not... Arsé-kun: Thanny: We are natural. What you have done here is against the natural order. Sheepy: Weiss: I have to... Arsé-kun: *Thanny takes out his rose, considers it... And his helmet bites the rose head clean off. Nothing happens to him.* Sheepy: Weiss: ........?! Sheepy: Weiss: That was...! that was supposed to...! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Death will not be stopped by your feeble attempts to harness alien magic. It will not work. Sheepy: Weiss:......So I'm not strong enough...? Sheepy: Weiss: M-maybe it's a skill issue...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I am warning you out of kindness. If my brethren find out what you have been doing, they will certainly kill you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Your regular magic is fine. It is "this". Arsé-kun: *he gestures to Toa* Sheepy: Weiss: I'm helping... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I am speaking to a brick wall. Arsé-kun: Thanny: *he turns off the voice thing and kneels down slightly to look Weiss in the face* Sheepy: Weiss: Wh-what...? You're too close... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... I understand. You don't want to die, nor do you want anyone else to. That is natural. Arsé-kun: Thanny: If your intent was to be remembered forever, then this stunt has cemented it. Please do not do it again. Sheepy: Weiss:.......I want to help them, too... Arsé-kun: Thanny: If something happens that threatens their lives before their time, you may act with your natural magic. I will not stop that. Sheepy: Weiss: But if they die... Arsé-kun: Thanny: This does not forgive that you harmed your own brethren. If your little alien magic had failed, you would have simply killed him. Sheepy: Weiss:....nobody will remember them. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure Nemesis would have words for you. Arsé-kun: Thanny: If they are permitted to achieve things, then perhaps they will live on after death. Who is to say? Sheepy: Weiss: That thing wandering these halls... Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... That poor thing is in utter misery. Sheepy: Weiss: It's not immortal. I don't know what it is... Arsé-kun: Thanny: That is an alien man forced into a state of eternal undying by something I do not wish to risk mentioning. He is in complete misery, and truly does need to be put down. Arsé-kun: *Garry has started clinging to Toa in the meantime* Sheepy: Weiss: You're death. You could put it down. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I would love nothing more than to. Sheepy: Weiss: I can't let them end up like that... Arsé-kun: Thanny: The creature that caused that does not reside here. Sheepy: Weiss:........ Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... It's eyes are what is magical, yes? Sheepy: Weiss:...........D...don't... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I do not intend to. Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... But if the eyes are covered, that would reduce the effects. Sheepy: Weiss: I-I... they turned to stone...! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Unnatural thing. I will put it down. Sheepy: Weiss: I can't let that happen...! I can't...! Not to them! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I won't allow it. Sheepy: Weiss: I can't let you do that... Arsé-kun: Thanny: I appreciate it, but I am death. I can handle it, I assure you. Sheepy: Weiss:......... Sheepy: Weiss: Are you...going to cut me down as well...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Do not be absurd. This is no longer about you. Sheepy: Weiss:......But even if you're gone... the world outside is gone, isn't it? Sheepy: Weiss: So they couldn't leave... Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... Sheepy: Weiss: There's no one to remember us, is there... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Weiss I'm right here. Sheepy: Weiss:......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That, and your brothers had friends! People know them. Sheepy: Weiss: That's... Sheepy: Weiss:....I'm glad. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And also, Thanny said he wasn't gonna forget you. That's probably an honor or something. Arsé-kun: *Thanny stops to look incredibly offended* Sheepy: Weiss: That's... not something to be glad about. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Better than being forgotten I think! Sheepy: Crow: Don't worry about being remembered by Death, buddy! Don't worry about a thing! I'll forget you within a week! How's that for efficiency, huh? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... Very scary of you, Crow, thank you. Sheepy: *Weiss gives Crow a blank look* Arsé-kun: *Thanny leaves the scene before it can get stupider. He has an immortal mummy to slay* Arsé-kun: Garry: *from the floor* Weiss? Sheepy: Weiss:.....I... what am I lacking...? I thought I did everything right... Arsé-kun: Garry: Weiss. Sheepy: Weiss: Garry? Arsé-kun: Garry: You were.. You were trying to protect us from that thing? Arsé-kun: Garry: Why didn't you just say so??? Sheepy: Weiss: I.... Sheepy: Weiss:.....its eyes... Arsé-kun: Garry: It can't hear with it's eyes, Weissy. Sheepy: Weiss: I saw them... I saw them... they're horrible...! Arsé-kun: *Merlin is thinking* Sheepy: Weiss: You could, too..! Anyone could.. Sheepy: Weiss: Why didn't it paralyze me...? Why didn't it... those others... Arsé-kun: Garry: ... I can't say. I think we're lucky to still have you..! Sheepy: Weiss: I don't know if you mean that... Arsé-kun: Garry: .... I don't know how Toa feels. I'm not going to wake him up to ask. Arsé-kun: Garry: But if we swapped places? And that happened to me? ... I probably would've done the same thing if I knew any magic. Sheepy: Weiss: I don't remember doing anything to him. I know I did... Arsé-kun: Garry: But you meant well by it, right? Lets focus on that for now. Sheepy: Weiss: I... think I did...? Arsé-kun: Garry: You said you did. I believe you. Sheepy: Weiss:........But you weren't the main victim... Arsé-kun: Garry: Weiss, I'm trying to support you here..! Arsé-kun: *Camera pans to Merlin and Mint watching something on Mint's Wizard Orb™. Merlin looks horrified. Camera pans back* Sheepy: Mint: So fascinating... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm gonna stop watching that! *and he does!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Jesus Christ and all the other dudes! This boutta be a liveleak! Sheepy: Weiss:....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Don't look, not for you! Sheepy: Weiss: E...eh? Why not...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's probably better if you don't remember this kinda shit clearly, right? Sheepy: Mint: You have witnessed some very "messed up" things, as the kids say... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, how'd you make these dolls? Sheepy: Weiss:.....cloth? needle... Sheepy: Weiss:........... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... Blood? Sheepy: Weiss:.....bugs? ...Or was it blood...? Maybe pebbles...? Arsé-kun: Garry: All of them! They're all different! Arsé-kun: Garry: ......... Arsé-kun: Garry: .......... They bullied me by swallowing a key I needed the other day and I lost my temper. Sheepy: Weiss: Garry.... Violence is wrong... If you're violent, you'll end up scary like the robed man... Arsé-kun: Garry: Then tell your paintings to stop attacking me please!!!! Sheepy: Weiss: They don't really listen to me that much. Arsé-kun: Garry: So you send me them?! Arsé-kun: Garry: I get the whole "So you're not lonely" bit, but...!!! Sheepy: Weiss: What? Sheepy: Weiss: I didn't do that. Arsé-kun: *Garry gestures to the dolls, several of which are on his arm* Sheepy: Weiss: They just like you. Arsé-kun: Garry: ................ Sheepy: Weiss: But I guess that's why I found a few torn up ones... Arsé-kun: *Garry is Terrified by the idea of the Dolls barging into his dorm by themselves and forging letters.* Sheepy: Weiss:........ Arsé-kun: Garry: ........................... Sheepy: Weiss: *...He's started giggling to himself... For the first time in forever, his face has brightened up! Maybe he even looks a little like how he did before this whole mess started?* Sheepy: Weiss:....I'm kidding, I'm kidding! I sent them, of course! Ehehehe! Arsé-kun: Garry: ...... Weiss!! That wasn't funny! Sheepy: *Toa is sleeping through all this. He's mumbling in his sleep. Sorry, Garry, you get no backup on this one* Arsé-kun: *The dolls spot opportunities and start piling on both of them. We are here now.* Sheepy: Weiss: But they do like you. Sheepy: Weiss: I think you're too impatient with them. Arsé-kun: Garry: .... I try to put up with them, I really do. Sheepy: Weiss: They think you can be mean. Arsé-kun: Garry: Oh, and their creator can't be? Sheepy: Weiss: I-I'd never be mean to them...!!! Arsé-kun: Garry: Who said anything about them? Sheepy: Weiss: I-I'm nice to you too, I think...!! Sheepy: Weiss:....I am! Sheepy: Crow: ...Hey, you realize you aren't off the hook yet, don't you? Boss didn't fix your mess or anything. He just lessened it. You don't seem so apologetic or like you're seeking repentance either... You better fix this! Sheepy: Weiss: ......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Grampa Mint, should we help him? Sheepy: Mint: Help the artist? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I meant skull-head, but that too. Sheepy: Mint: As fascinating as this magic is... I would never use it myself. It's too dangerous. Sheepy: Mint: Thanatos? Sheepy: Mint: Did something happen to him? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've got the feeling. Anyway, I don't think biting the flower like that was a good idea. Sheepy: Mint: We could check on him. I would recommend focusing your eyes on the floor. Sheepy: *Mint heads in the direction that Thanny went* Arsé-kun: *Merlin follows Mint, looking at the paintings they pass by. priorities* Sheepy: Mint: Where is he....? Arsé-kun: *You find Thanatos!.....'s helmet. He can't be too far* Sheepy: Mint:.....? Sheepy: *Mint picks it up and continues walking* Arsé-kun: *First thing we see upon entering a new area is the mummy, facedown on the ground, very clearly dead. Thanny's sword is still sticking out his back. Mission was successful, apparently.* Sheepy: Mint: It's unusual for him to leave this just sitting around. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... (IT'S NOT UNUSUAL, TO BE LON-ELY,) Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Uh, yeah. Sheepy: Mint:....... Sheepy: Mint: *He continues walking. Where is his friend?* Arsé-kun: *Hiding behind an art piece that might be a sofa, sitting on the floor* Sheepy: Mint: Ah... There you are. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ...... I have made mistakes. Sheepy: Mint: *He bends down next to Thanny, puts his helmet down, and starts healing him* Arsé-kun: *Merlin takes notes* Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... Yes, thank you. Sheepy: Mint: Good. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Let's not discuss that in front of my student. Sheepy: Mint: I will try to avoid mentioning it. Arsé-kun: *Thanny puts his helmet and assorted headgear back on.* Arsé-kun: *Okay, let's head back! wait. wait.* Arsé-kun: *Thanny has to retrieve his sword and also this soul. How to do this without making a mess.* Sheepy: Mint: You succeeded. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I said I would. He was immortal, not unkillable. Sheepy: Mint: Yes... good job. Arsé-kun: *Thanny is proud of himself. He goes and turns the body over so he can get his sword back. He, of course, doesn't look at the mummy's face* Sheepy: Mint: Now we can return back to the artist and help the purple one escape. Sheepy: Mint: The artist may be unwilling to leave. Arsé-kun: *Thanny grabs the Soul. With nothing left tethering it, the mummy's body disintegrates into dust on the spot. Bye-bye* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Throw him over your shoulder. What's he going to do, beat you to death? Sheepy: Mint:....A good point. *He turns and starts heading back to Garry and crew* Sheepy: *...Crow's loudly complaining, so it's not hard to relocate them* Sheepy: Crow: I'm not a cat!!! Do I look like a cat?! Huh, huh? Cats chase after laser pointers and stuff! I wouldn't do that! Arsé-kun: Thanny: *teasingly* You're not? Darn. Sheepy: Crow: Boss...!! This guy's a jerk! Arsé-kun: Thanny: That's tragic. The Mummy is dead. Sheepy: Weiss: B-but... the ears and tail... Sheepy: Crow: Eh? You really managed it? Boss is the coolest...! Sheepy: Weiss: It could actually die...? S-so... we're safe...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: This is all that is left of it. *he holds up the soul in his claws* Sheepy: Weiss:.....So even it had a soul... Arsé-kun: Thanny: It was a man initially. I'm impressed the soul held out this long. Arsé-kun: *Thanny considers putting the soul into a coffin and then. Doesn't. Sheepy: Crow: Can we deal with it, though? That's not a peaceful death... Sheepy: Crow:....Well, I doubt anyone will ask! Sheepy: *Mint is staring at Thanny curiously* Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... No. Legally, I can't. Sheepy: Crow: Ehh? Then what'll we do now? Maybe I can take it...? Arsé-kun: Thanny: In theory, yes. In practice... Sheepy: Crow: I won't drop it like the last one! Sheepy: Weiss: Isn't the Angel of Death supposed to be more, ummm... W-well... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Please be more respectful towards my student. Sheepy: Crow: Aw, shaddup! You can't tell a cat from a hedgehog! Don't start criticizing me on a topic you know nothing about! ...anyway, I'm still in training! Sheepy: Crow: Sheesh... You were whimpering and stuff about death just earlier, and now you're willing to go out of your way to insult me... Arsé-kun: *In the bg, Garry has taken and put on Toa's glasses so he can stop perceiving things* Sheepy: Weiss:.....Y-you two aren't so scary in person. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....................... Arsé-kun: Thanny: If not for the laws of this land and your mortality, I would slaughter you. Arsé-kun: *He is clearly full of shit* Sheepy: Crow: You know, if you use that as an excuse to not fix your mistakes, I'll make sure your milk is always spoiled and your ice cream's always got freezer burn! Arsé-kun: *They are equally full of shit* Sheepy: Weiss: E-eh?! Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... We do not represent death as a whole. Others will not be as kind as we are. Sheepy: Weiss:...... Sheepy: Weiss: B-but I don't remember it! I don't! Sheepy: Weiss: How am I supposed to fix something I have no memory of...?! You can't, so why should I be capable of it? Arsé-kun: Thanny: You'll figure something out. If you need to ask for assistance, I'm sure someone would be willing. Sheepy: Weiss: I have no contacts, though.. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Then work on that. You have time. Sheepy: Mint: Thanatos... Thanatos. Arsé-kun: Thanny: .... What do you want? Sheepy: Mint: Why are you not using your other arm? Why does it hang limply at your side? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ............................................ Sheepy: Mint: Tell me everything. I need it for my notes. Arsé-kun: *Thanny is making a face under all his equipment. We can't see it though* Sheepy: Mint: The body language does not sync up with previous body language I have seen from you... I must understand why. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ......... Can we do this elsewhere? Sheepy: Mint: *headtilt* ? Sheepy: Crow: Boss just doesn't need to, 'cuz he's got his right hand man with him! Me! *He opens a coffin* Arsé-kun: Thanny: Thank you. *he puts the soul inside and bumps the coffin shut* Sheepy: Mint:.....Yet it is his left arm that seems limp. By the way, that phrase isn't used that way. Arsé-kun: *Merlin has started texting. I didn't forget he was here, promise, he's just been doing other crap* Sheepy: Crow: You know how some people have two left feet? Boss has two right hands! Man, talk about having a backup plan! You lose one and you've got the other as a replacement! Arsé-kun: Thanny: He is going to take that literally, Crow. Sheepy: Mint: I fear that he believes two left feet is literal rather than a descriptor of people with little ability to dance... Arsé-kun: Merlin: um. Sheepy: Crow: I forgot you were here, flower guy! Sheepy: Mint: 14 is quieter than I imagined him being. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Umm. Do we have a protocol for yellow? Sheepy: Crow: Ehhh? What? Arsé-kun: *Hastur is There.* Sheepy: *Shuu is behind him, looking smug* Sheepy: Shuu: My, my, aren't you oblivious, Crane ⭐️ Sheepy: Crow: Guh?! When did you guys get here?! Sheepy: Crow:..... Sheepy: Crow: My name is CROW!! Arsé-kun: Hastur: We've been. We had to wait until the last act to appear, or it would not play out properly. Arsé-kun: Hastur: In a surprising twist to my normal roles, I am not here to be the antagonist. Not this time. Sheepy: Weiss: Y-you're... Sheepy: Weiss: You... you came to me... Arsé-kun: Hastur: No-og. I teach magic better than that. Sheepy: Weiss:...You told me you would help me... help my brothers... ... what happened after that...? Arsé-kun: Hastur: I am aware of your tale, but that was not I. There is a time and place for everything. Sheepy: Weiss: B-but... it was definitely you... it was...! I remember you! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I am going to kill my uncle. Sheepy: Weiss:?! Sheepy: Weiss: Th-that's... I never met your uncle...! Arsé-kun: *Garry is glad he can't see for shit right now.* Sheepy: *Toa can't either. Because he's sleeping* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Oh, but you did. He taught you our magic for a laugh. Sheepy: Weiss: Y-your uncle looks exactly like you? Scary... Arsé-kun: Hastur: When he wants to, yes. Now. I am not one for wasting time. Arsé-kun: *Hastur picks up Weiss verrrrrry easily* Sheepy: Weiss:......Wh-what do you want with me...?! Arsé-kun: Hastur: This is no place for the likes of you. Sheepy: Shuu: Are you ready to go on a little trip? ⭐️My dream travelers ⭐️*He gives Garry a sweet, princely smile before putting out his hand* Arsé-kun: *Garry warily takes it, squinting. He's still glad he can't see* Arsé-kun: *Garry will not be taking the glasses off and facing the facts. You cannot make him* Sheepy: Shuu: Won~der~ful! Just hold on tight until it's all over ⭐️ You can do that for me, can't you? *He lets out a cute giggle. He's having fun* Arsé-kun: Garry: Shuu, can you not be weird for like ten minutes? A lot happened today. Sheepy: Shuu: You know my voice so well ⭐️ Arsé-kun: Garry: I'd better, with how often you'd come to me for costume help. Sheepy: Shuu: Ehehehe~ Sheepy: Shuu: Okay okay ⭐️ Don't let go. We'll be there soon. Arsé-kun: Hastur: We'll be taking these to a safer-og locale. Enjoy the rest of your third act. Sheepy: Crow: Oi! Before you go! Arsé-kun: Hastur: *presumed :3c* ? Sheepy: Crow: Why'd you make me go mad, huh? That kinda ticks me off! Rom got hurt something nasty during that! And Boss's car got damaged! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Oh, that. It was intended to be revenge for messing with my son, but it went very sideways. I won't be trying again, little musician. Sheepy: Crow: I'm not little!! A-and anyway, I don't plan on trying to reap his soul again! Sheepy: Crow: 'Cuz, well... None of your business! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Excellent. Then I will not mess with you again in turn. Sheepy: Crow: Don't mess wifh my buddies either! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Also musicians. I will not be. Sheepy: Crow: You're not really all too picky with people, huh... Arsé-kun: Hastur: I am. If one is not an artist of some kind, I do not care for them. Arsé-kun: Hastur: But that is enough about me. Sheepy: Crow: I mean, what really qualifies as an artist... Sheepy: Crow: Birds build nests, and building is a kind of art... so I mean, birds are all artists at heart... Arsé-kun: Hastur: ..... Sheepy: Crow: You like birds? I like watching 'em! They're neat! Sometimes I feel like I could watch them all da...oh, yeah! You wanted to go! You can think about that and let me know the next time we meet! Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... I will consider it. Arsé-kun: *Hastur warps out of scene with Weiss, not pursued by bear. The dolls are taken with him somehow.* Sheepy: Shuu: See you later, Crane (star) *He follows Hastur with Garry and Toa* Sheepy: Crow: MY NAME IS CROW!! Sheepy: Crow: Ugh... he is SO annoying! Sheepy: Crow:....Oi, you guys gonna be sticking around to sightsee, or are you gonna leave? Arsé-kun: Merlin: We might! Grampa wants to see the other paintings. Sheepy: Crow: Just hurry up! Arsé-kun: Thanny: What are you waiting for them for..? Sheepy: Crow: 'Cuz there's still threats, right? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm sure they can handle the small fry. We have more important things to do. Sheepy: Crow: Okay, okay, fine! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Good. There's something I need you to do too. Sheepy: Crow: Yes? Arsé-kun: *Thanny leans down and hands Crow his car keys, then stands up and starts leaving the room* Arsé-kun: Thanny: *inappropriately confident* I am not going to make it but I am not going to waste time. Sheepy: Crow: I can drive us home! Don't worry, Boss! *he follows Thanny* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... Shooould we be leaving them alone? Sheepy: Mint: Although it pains me to not look at everything... maybe it would be best if we left as well, at least to see them off. We can visit the others on the way to your home. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ooooh!!! I wanna see the others!! I've only met you, Mewlin and Misyr! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait, no. Also Morne and... Sheepy: Mint: I'll introduce you, then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Primo, I think? Sheepy: Mint: You will soon, if you haven't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I have! Hey, what can screw with teleporting? 'Cause a while back I meant to teleport to one of my friends and ended up... Really far? Sheepy: Mint: I do not understand the question. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What can cause a teleport to not go where it's supposed to? Sheepy: Mint: Lack of practice? What else... Sheepy: Mint: Well, many things... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I meant to go across campus and I ended up in the goshdang ocean. Sheepy: Mint: We can work on that. I do not have enough data to come to a definite conclusion of the cause. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've misfired before, but not like That. Sheepy: Mint: It is possibly connected to the entity living there. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The, Arsé-kun: Merlin: Where the hell did I end up? Sheepy: Mint: Said entity may have taken 2. He has gone missing... 1 is very broken up about it, although you may not see that. Sheepy: Mint: 47°9´ S 126°43´, South Pacific. The location of R'lyeh. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you. Are. *give him a moment* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you telling me my dude got connected to motherfucking Cthulhu? Sheepy: Mint: It seems so. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... ....... Sheepy: Mint: Who is it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: My friend Artair. Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Bedi] ASK ARTAIR IF CTHULHU I PROMISE REASON FOR THIS ASK WHEN I GET BACK i am doing a CONCERN Sheepy: Bedi: [text: to Merlin] A question usually has a verb, a noun, and a descriptor of some kind... Sheepy: Bedi: [text: to Merlin] I will just direct this message to Artair. Your statement is very confusing to me... Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Bedi] When I fucked up that teleport I ended up on top of fffff rlyeh, ryleh, cathulhus house, and I aimed it for Arty. Mint says it might be related Sheepy: Bedi: [text: to Merlin] ... I'll just send Artair a screencap. Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Bedi] <3 Sheepy: Mint: *He returns from... somewhere* Are you ready? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, uh, yeah! Sheepy: *Mint brings Merlin to Primo's home through the power of teleportation!* Sheepy: Mint: This is 1's home. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's so pretty...... Sheepy: Mint: It is very nice, yes. Arsé-kun: *Sunset hitting a stone wizard castle and large mansion? Yes please. Drawbridge???? Yes please* Sheepy: Mint: His student used to live here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aru lived here..... I'm jealous! Sheepy: Mint: It's a nice place. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Do I wanna know why there's smoke out a window, or is that normal? Sheepy: Mint: That's... not normal. Sheepy: Mint: What did 5 do..? Arsé-kun: *Right on cue, Makenna leans out the window. He is not on fire. Yet* Sheepy: Mint: Why did you start a fire? Sheepy: Mint: 1 will kill you. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Kiddo, Old Man and Bed are doing the thing again! I just want to cook! Sheepy: Mint: ....So we have to interrupt... Sheepy: Mint: .... I will be the sacrifice! Sheepy: *Mint enters through the window* Arsé-kun: Makenna: I already smoked 'em out- Oh, okay, fine, be that way! Sheepy: Mint: So they're done? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Do they SOUND done?? Arsé-kun: Primo: *distantly* IT'S NOT A RABBIT!! Sheepy: Mint: I cannot risk 14 getting in the middle of that... Arsé-kun: Merlin: *peering into the window* Middle of what? Sheepy: Beddy: *distantly* It's a rabbit! Sheepy: Mint: The knight is fighting with 1 again... Arsé-kun: Makenna: *definitely not somehow stuck on the window pane* And Kitty hasn't said anything, so he's probably dead. Sheepy: Mint: It's a meaningless argument they're having for fun... Sheepy: Mint:...Grandpa is dead? I have to rescue him. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Godspeed, you magnificent bastard. Sheepy: Mint: Yes... *He enters the room with Primo and Beddy* Arsé-kun: *Mint enters to two sets of glowing eyes, barely dampened by the smoke.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Marill is not a rabbit! What kind of rabbit has round ears, Beddy?? Sheepy: Beddy: The same question could be asked of you! What kind of mouse has a rounded tail? Arsé-kun: Primo: It's at the end of a long, thin one! Rabbit don't have those! Sheepy: Mint: *reviewing his notes* Marill... the Aquamouse Pokemon. Evolves into Azumarill, the Aquarabbit Pokemon. Arsé-kun: Primo: Mouse! See, I told you! Sheepy: Beddy: And yet... Sheepy: Beddy: Just because it contains mouse in its name doesn't make it a mouse... Arsé-kun: *Merlin followed Mint. He sees all this, gets hit with the biggest wave of dizziness he's experienced in his life (exaggerated), and has to sit down. Ah. He understands now.* Sheepy: Mint: The one without a clear species in the Marill line is Azurill, which is listed as the Polka Dot Pokemon. By the way, despite its normal/fairy typing, Azurill primarily learns water type moves from level up and learns no fairy attacking moves by level up. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: *from somewhere else on the room* It's an orb...... Arsé-kun: Makenna: *getting fed up* I'm going to firebomb you guys at this rate! C'mon! I wanna eat today! Sheepy: Mint: By the way... Sheepy: Mint: Azurill's tail is noted as being full of nutrients, and it is lacking in arms. When it becomes Marill, its tail shrinks, and it grows arms. It utilizes its tail to float, but the mention of it providing nutrients is gone. Finally, when it becomes Azumarill, its tail has shrunk to the point that it is no longer significant. This could imply that Marill still needs the nutrients from its tail to transition to its final stage - like a baby... meaning that it may be a baby rabbit after all... Baby rabbits have short, rounded ears. Sheepy: Mint:....By the way, 14 is here. Your introduction has been embarrassing. Arsé-kun: Primo: Eh? Sheepy: Beddy:....huh? Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, I met him already! If he disregarded the warning, that sounds like a personal problem~ Sheepy: *Beddy panics and puts his helmet on* Arsé-kun: *Primo also quits with the glowy eye stuff* Sheepy: Beddy: *muffled* He didn't see me, did he...? He didn't see my face...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: 'm gettin' a good view of the floor tiles an' the smoke. Sheepy: Beddy: Good, good... I wouldn't want to inflict my face upon you... Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'm gonna inflict a grenade on you! Are you done?! Sheepy: Mint: Are they still interrupting you? Their argument has stopped for now. Arsé-kun: Makenna: For now! Sheepy: Mint: You have time to cook. Sheepy: Beddy: You're the 14th one...? There sure are a lot now, aren't there...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: uh-huh. Sheepy: Beddy:......... Sheepy: Beddy: Please forget that first impression... I can do a better job... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I already met you on chat, don't worry about it. Sheepy: Beddy: You remember me? Really? It would be rude for me not to introduce myselt, anyway... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who else is gonna be the cool knight? Sheepy: Beddy: My name is Bedwyr, and I am a Knight of the Round Table! Unfortunately, it seems many of my tales have been forgotten, but please don't think I did nothing just because historians have done a poor job of preserving my stories. It's nice to meet you, mate. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nuh-uh! Bedi's- Well, MY Bedi's- dad told stories about you!! Sheepy: Beddy: Someone shares my name? Really? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uh-huh!!! Arsé-kun: *Merlin gets up a little too fast and gets the Tummy Hurts a Little Too Much debuff* Sheepy: Beddy: Incredible! I never knew anyone was a fan of me...! Sheepy: Beddy: It's a good feeling! Sheepy: Beddy: Even so... Sheepy: Beddy:....I cannot let you see my face. I'm sorry... Sheepy: Beddy: By the way, mate... Sheepy: Beddy: Have you met the rest of your family already? Not all are present, but some are visiting today. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only over the chat. I've only met a few in person. Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Well, now is your chance to see them in person. If you're unlucky, you may see them twice! Arsé-kun: Merlin: wot Sheepy: Beddy:...It's complicated. Sheepy: Mint: Grandpa... Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Mint. Sheepy: Mint: Are you feeling better? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: A bit, thanks! Sheepy: Mint: Good. Sheepy: Mint:..........I met a painter today. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Yeah? How'd that go? Sheepy: Mint:...................he called me scary. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Gonna have to be more specific. Which one? Sheepy: Mint: Thanatos. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Oh, edgy. Sheepy: Mint: Is he...? Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Stilts and skull guy? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Sheepy: Mint: I would not consider him to be edgy... Sheepy: Mint: Oh, yes. The Angel of Death was there too. Arsé-kun: Mewlin: Can I call HIM edgy? Sheepy: Mint: He is edgy. Sheepy: Mint:....On the surface only. Sheepy: Mint: Anyway, I can introduce you to the others, 14. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Please do! Sheepy: *Mint returns to the kitchen* Sheepy: *At some point, Myrrdin joined Makenna in cooking!* Arsé-kun: *Makenna is side-eying him* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Keep your eyes on what you're doing or you'll cut yourself. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Oh, it's You. Cool, someone competent. Sheepy: Myrrdin: What, you expect him to do anything around the house? Not when anyone's looking! Arsé-kun: Makenna: Someone's gotta light a fire under his ass. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I haven't seen anyone like that yet! Arsé-kun: Makenna: I got the fire half of that. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's probably sprawled out napping on the sofa or something. You've got full permission from me to try that if you think it'll do anythinf. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Considering you're here? He's gotta be. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... :3c ? Sheepy: Myrrdin: What, a third cook? Haven't you heard about too many cooks being in the kitchen? Don't crowd me. Arsé-kun: *Merlin backs off and looks to Mint* Sheepy: Mint: Those two are 5 and 3. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Explains the threats.... That's 3? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. Part of him, anyway. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So that's what the more than one comment was? Sheepy: Mint: Yes. He'll sometimes split his serious, work-devoted half off of him so he can do work without having to do the work. ....That's my current theory, but it seems more complicated than that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So he's goofing off somewhere.... Sheepy: Mint: Upon requesting that he teach me how, he responded with... "It's just how I am!" Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: Oh, yes. He's incredibly irritating to deal with. On occasion, he makes me do all of his work so he can hang out with his wife and kid... Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: He's always goofing off and never getting anything done... Arsé-kun: Merlin: But do you want to goof off? Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: I haven't thought about it. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin:.....No, there's always things to be done, so there's never time to just goof off. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: I've never felt a desire to do so anyway. I'd rather of he cut down on how much he did it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And he never splits the goofy side off to get work done? Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: Of course not. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Grandpa? Doing work?? Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: It's better than he used to be. He used to be a real flirt, always running around with women. Yet he's terrified of them getting too close... At least I don't have to deal with that anymore. Arsé-kun: Makenna: And that's why Memrys exists, so remember to thank him for being born. *he's joking* Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: Yes... Don't end up like him. You'll regret it. Arsé-kun: Makenna: The lil' ink brat, too. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: He also gets too close to me. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: It makes me nervous. Arsé-kun: Makenna: Of course he is. That's your son. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: I'm aware of that... Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: I don't like anyone entering my bubble. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: Meanwhile, that guy... he's constantly getting into everyone's personal space. What a pain. Arsé-kun: Makenna: A guy with no personal space? That narrows it down no percent. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: Well, I'm talking about me, of course. Sheepy: Myrrdin: *He walks in, stretching* Hey. The food still isn't done? I must not have been out for long. Sheepy: Austere Myrrdin: Get out. You're distracting. Arsé-kun: Makenna: We just got started! Bed and Primo were arguing! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sheesh, again? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Again! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, so... Sheepy: Myrrdin: You wouldn't mind if I dumped what I just saw on you, would you? It wasn't from you this time, don't worry about that! Sheepy: *Austere Myrrdin is focused entirely on cooking now and is ignoring his other, annoying self* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Yeah, sure. Just don't ignore 14. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I didn't notice him! You came to visit, huh? I was taking a "nap", so I couldn't greet you before. Good to see you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Mint brought me, yup! Hi, grampa! Sheepy: Myrrdin: You, well... may not want to hear what I'm going to talk about ... eh, you seem fond of Misyr, so I guess it does kinda concern you... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is it him being big and purple? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I couldn't make him out too well. All I had was his reflection off of someone's jewelry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Wait, hold on! *he pulls out his phone and starts searching through pictures. he makes a face* The picture's all sorts of messed up, but... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ah? Let me see. Arsé-kun: *Merlin offers the picture he took of Misyr when they were in hell. It's glitched up, but not enough to obstruct the actual contents* Sheepy: Myrrdin:....Yeah. That looks like the hands I saw. Sheepy: Myrrdin: The face... Could be, for sure. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He was talking to someone. It sounded like he was trying to calm them down, but... I think he was trying to make sure their story wouldn't be lost. It was almost like they were melting.... Slowly, painfully... until they became a pile of dust. He talked to them the whole time and didn't once leave their side. The way he sounded, too... he's used to this. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like...... *Merlin pulls up the painting he'd made a while back. The one he sent Misyr* Like? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Exactly! The location kooked like that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No wonder he said it was scary when I sent it. Sheepy: Myrrdin: What else is he hiding from us....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A glitchy ghost thing? Except he didn't even know what that was. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I guess this explains why he rarely visits... and the new hair color....? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I just thought he dyed it! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope. Wait, I got more. Arsé-kun: *Merlin pulls up the video from the same event. Misyr in frame is fine. The ghost part is just obliterated* Arsé-kun: *Yog talking about the "spirit" is audible the entire time. Grif is in frame the entire time.* Sheepy: Myrrdin:......? What is that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No idea!! Sheepy: Mint: ....Hopefully this does not sound rude.... Sheepy: Mint:.....but were you not aware that the form he put on in front of all of you was just a mask? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope! I had no reason to know that. Sheepy: Mint: He never told me. Sheepy: Mint: It was a hypothesis of mine to explain why he was wearing himself. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He didn't tell anybody! People liked bugging him about being a "demon" all the time though- What? Sheepy: Mint: Rather... his clothing is not clothing at all. You can tell the difference when he does wear normal clothing. Sheepy: Mint: Those robes he wears are him forcing his body into a form that appears like clothing. I am unsure if I want to call this shapeshifting or not... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's so cool... Sheepy: Mint: So technically, most of the time he's walking around nude... Arsé-kun: *Makenna snorts* Sheepy: Mint:.....Yet 8 is unallowed to do this... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Misyr is covered still! No one wants to see Meril's business except maybe Manteia, and even then! Sheepy: Mint: I see... So what constitutes being covered? Arsé-kun: Makenna: What do you think, kiddo? Sheepy: Mint: My current theory based on your input is that it's entirely based on whether things are visible or not. Sheepy: Mint: However, could you consider the Invisible Man covered? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only when he's got clothes on! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Otherwise it's just weird! Sheepy: Mint: Yet nothing is visible when he is unclothed. Arsé-kun: Memrys: *having been lurking unnoticed behind them for the past several minutes* The Invisible Man, the hit novel by H.G. Wells? Sheepy: Mint: No. The one at 14's college. Arsé-kun: Memrys: Yes. That's what I said. Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Also, if you can make direct contact with skin, then it's not covered! Sheepy: Mint: All of us are. Sheepy: Mint: 3 especially. Sheepy: Mint: Oh, perhaps the knight isn't..... Arsé-kun: Memrys: The answer here is very simple! *he's ignoring this* We take out the ghost. That's the source of the evil. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But would that change his body back to normal? Arsé-kun: Memrys: Depends if it's going off horror trope logic or not! Sheepy: Mint: I am more interested in why he continues to stay in that domain. His appearance is not very shocking. Just look at the knight. Arsé-kun: Primo: Nothing is wrong with Beddy's appearance and I won't hear otherwise. Sheepy: Beddy: I appreciate you saying that.... even if it is hard to believe. Sheepy: Mint: It seems there is a contradiction in my data.... Arsé-kun: Primo: What I can safely give here is this! Arsé-kun: Primo: Good ol' Yog said "Spoilers hidden" and I'll be calling him about that one! A few spoilers never hurt anyone when it means solving problems like this. He didn't even give a riddle about it... Arsé-kun: *Primo proceeds to not actually explain anything, either* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Thanks! Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's better than nothing! Arsé-kun: *Primo pulls out a lavender orb, ponders the orb, and then knocks on it* Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir, we seek an answer from you. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm sure it's very cramped in there... Arsé-kun: Yog: ... It's a Monday. You only call me on Thursdays. I am trying to guide my son on making potions. If this is about that spirit, the answer is no. Arsé-kun: Primo: Seir- Sheepy: Beddy: Considering you're out of the bounds of time and space, isn't it always Thursday for you yet simultaneously never Thursday for you? Arsé-kun: Yog: ...... Arsé-kun: Yog: ... I was not prepared for things to go this way, I was going to interrupt him. You are correct, but it feels like a Monday as well. Sheepy: Mint: A cat once said this as well. Arsé-kun: Yog: Here. The spirit has a name, and it is of a main character in the old testament. I won't spoil things because you'll figure it out soon anyway. Arsé-kun: Yog: And with all my ability, that spirit is still very difficult to scan. Something Bad Happened Here. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yikes. Arsé-kun: Yog: I see several different outcomes as the answer to if this can be safely resolved or not, so there is no guaranteed answer. Misyr himself is safe to be around, ironically, it is the spirit causing the trouble. Arsé-kun: Yog: Well, not really, disregard that. Arsé-kun: Yog: The last hints you get are the concept of getting drunk in said book, and the strange absence of a character after that point. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Man.... That'd be nice after everything I saw... Sheepy: Beddy: The first instance of getting drunk within the Old Testament is Noah, who drank of grape juice without realizing it was wine. Arsé-kun: Yog: Fantastic work. Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! I guessed it right? Arsé-kun: Yog: You did. That's correct information. Arsé-kun: *No one is looking towards the fridge, so Yog sneaks a tentacle out and plops a bottle of booze on the table near Myrrdin.* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, thanks! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'll be taking payment for this impromptu Q&A session as well, Primo. Arsé-kun: Primo: Why are you like this? Sheepy: Beddy: Myrrdin seems to be cooking. You can take some of that. Arsé-kun: Yog: Your students ask the same thing about you, Primo, and no. I won't be taking from them. That would be rude. Sheepy: Beddy: It would be, I suppose... Arsé-kun: Yog: Primo called, so Primo suffers the consequences. To the rest of you, have a good evening. Sheepy: Beddy: Have a good evening, mate! Sheepy: Mint: Good night, Mr. Ball. Arsé-kun: *Yog hangs up. Or at least stops paying attention to this line* Arsé-kun: *Primo considers throwing Seir out the window, but he doesn't. Wizards must cherish their Orbs* Arsé-kun: Primo: .... In the end, all he gave us was the name. That's very helpful, but it doesn't exactly... Sheepy: Beddy: We still don't No-ah lot about him! Arsé-kun: Primo: ........ Sheepy: Beddy:........... Sheepy: Beddy:......Sorry. Arsé-kun: Primo: No, no, it was funny, I'm just thinking. Arsé-kun: Memrys: If this spirit is That Noah, then it must be quite old. Sheepy: Mint: The flood washed away all life on Earth except for the lives deemed worth saving. Arsé-kun: Memrys: I don't think that succeeded all that well, considering what was on the planet this whole time. Sheepy: Mint: Perhaps there's some criteria that Misyr passed but other unfortunate victims did not? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... Arthur mentioned Misyr having an aura once before, but I don't really remember the specifics. Sheepy: Mint: Hmmm... I wonder what that could mean. If we could get into contact with him face-to-face, we could get closer to solving this. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But we can't. Sheepy: Mint: Because he seems to be actively avoiding us. Arsé-kun: *Makenna has let Aust.Myrrdin handle the end of cooking, and has started staring at a stove burner. His belt loop gets stuck on the oven dial in the meantime. Irrelevant* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Well that was stupid. *he turns off the burner, unstucks his belt loop* Today's trash vision was a white guy. That's it. Anybody else got similar or am I losing my mind? Sheepy: Myrrdin: *he stops drinking to give Makenna a blank look* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Just me? Cool. Sheepy: Myrrdin: That's vague! Too vague! Arsé-kun: Makenna: That was literally it! I can't draw, don't ask me for details! Sheepy: Mint: No, the vision I had the other day was the lottery numbers. It slipped my mind to mention them until it was too late. Arsé-kun: Primo: We could ask Misyr himself when he gets inside. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh? Sheepy: *Misyr pops his head in the window. He seems frantic* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey.......! Is 14 dead!? Arsé-kun: Primo: Come see for yourself. Sheepy: *Misyr enters through the window* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa Misyr! :D! Arsé-kun: *Primo closes the window behind Misyr and stations himself there* Sheepy: Misyr: Ah...! *He approaches with his arms out like he's going to hug Merlin before stopping himself* You aren't dead! I just heard what happened... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thankfully not! Sheepy: Misyr: ........Ahaha, now that I've learned you're alright... Sheepy: Misyr: I ran out in a mad dash, you know! Things have been real busy in Hell! My people will panic... Sheepy: Myrrdin: *He gives Misyr a look while drinking the alcohol Yog gave ihm* Arsé-kun: Primo: While you're here, 6. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes, yes? What do you need from this demon king? Arsé-kun: Primo: We have a few concerns we'd like to voice to you. :3c Sheepy: Misyr: Uhuh? What is it? Arsé-kun: Primo: Well, we've pooled together the information we have. You understand where this is going without me spelling it out for you, right? Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks a bit guilty* Sheepy: Misyr: I do! Sheepy: Misyr: What I understand is... Sheepy: Misyr: *He gives Primo his signature evil grin* This family can't help but stick their noses where they don't belong! It's why I stay away from you all~ Arsé-kun: Primo: No, it's not. Sheepy: Misyr: ....... Sheepy: Misyr: *His face falls flat briefly before the evil grin returns, this time looking forced* And how do you know that? Arsé-kun: Primo: We've seen enough. Sheepy: Misyr: I think I'd know why I'm avoiding this family more than you would! Now... I'd like to continue doing that, so please step away from the window. Arsé-kun: Primo: We're moving to a bigger room. If we're really lucky, we'll deal with the problem here and now. Sheepy: Misyr: You are. I'm going home. I didn't even let anyone know I was leaving~ Arsé-kun: Makenna: You won't even say hello to me? Arsé-kun: *Makenna throws his arms around Misyr's shoulders* Sheepy: Misyr: .............*he gives Makenna a distrustful look* .....I don't like it when people crowd me~ Arsé-kun: *Makenna looks hurt for a moment* Arsé-kun: Makenna: Mint, what'd we say the guy's name was? Sheepy: Mint: What guy? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Ghost thing! Sheepy: Mint: Noah? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Yeah! Him! Sheepy: Misyr: What're you two talking about? *he seems genuinely confused* If you're done, I'll leave now.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The glitchy ghost guy! You know, from the other day? Sheepy: Misyr: ................ Arsé-kun: Primo: We can't see him, but we're very aware of his presence. He's presumably with you even now. Sheepy: Misyr: I'll say it one last time. Don't meddle in my life. Arsé-kun: Primo: No meddling? In MY house, Misyr? Sheepy: Misyr: I knew I shouldn't have stepped foot in here..... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Hello, Mr. Noah! We can't see you, but we know you're here! We don't mean to disrespect you at all! If you're here, can you show us? Arsé-kun: *The entire ceiling fan inexplicably turns to ash and lands on Merlin. You're gray now* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, thank you! Sheepy: Misyr: ...... Sheepy: Misyr: A text message would've fulfilled the same purpose... Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you told me to ignore any weird messages I get. Sheepy: Misyr: Yes..... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Now that we proved that, we're moving rooms! No chancing that near the stove! 14 doesn't have the resistances for that yet! Sheepy: Misyr: You are! Sheepy: Misyr: Don't say "we"! I don't intend to stick around for this! Arsé-kun: Makenna: It's attached to you, Mister! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to be involved in this! Arsé-kun: Makenna: I know that, but I want to get it over with now rather than later! Arsé-kun: *Primo has started a... *heated* discussion with Beddy about a different rabbit* Sheepy: Misyr: "I want this!" What does it matter what people want or don't want, anyway!? Arsé-kun: Makenna: Do you LIKE your situation??? Sheepy: Misyr: If I had what I wanted, I wouldn't be stuck here being everyone's shiny new puzzle to solve! Arsé-kun: Makenna: We're trying to help you here! Sheepy: Misyr: You can't! Give up! Arsé-kun: *Memrys has taken shelter under the table* Arsé-kun: Makenna: I'd love to. *does nothing* Sheepy: Misyr: Then do so! What'd a demon king like me do to deserve having to put up with a family like this, anyway... Arsé-kun: Merlin: If you want family that doesn't care, take it up with my parents! Sheepy: Misyr: This isn't caring for me, either! They just think it's interesting! Arsé-kun: Makenna: I think it sucks! Sheepy: Misyr: Don't you have anything better to do? Go search for 2 or something! Arsé-kun: Makenna: ....... Arsé-kun: Makenna: Well, good luck living! Bye! Bye-bye! Sheepy: Misyr: It's not as if what I've been doing is living! Arsé-kun: *Makenna warps out in a flash of fire. Byebye.* Arsé-kun: *The window is blocked by Primo, the door is blocked by Merlin (who is texting very aggressively), and the other door still requires passing Primo and Beddy. Not happening* Sheepy: *Austere Myrrdin is finishing up cooking dinner.* Sheepy: Misyr: Shoot, shoot... there's no way out... Sheepy: Misyr: *He pulls out a pocket watch* ... ... ... Sheepy: Misyr: I've got time... Sheepy: Misyr: Just have to find a way out... Arsé-kun: *That clock isn't supposed to rewind, is it.* Sheepy: Misyr:....?! Sheepy: Misyr: Stop that! If I don't have an accurate time, I'll...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Grampa, your phone is sending me messages again. Sheepy: Misyr: I don't want to hear about the messages! I just want to get out of here...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I was hoping you'd know why I'm being told "HAVE MORE TIME". Sheepy: Misyr: ........ Sheepy: Misyr: You think I can trust you...?! *He now seems to be talking to the ghost* After everything you've done... Sheepy: Misyr: I'm not going to accept some gift from you! Sheepy: Misyr: I don't need more time! I just need an exit! Arsé-kun: *The closest wall starts to fall apart. He heard you, Misyr!* Sheepy: Misyr:......! Sheepy: *Misyr dashes for the newly created exit...!* Arsé-kun: *Unfortunately, a very intentionally placed ladder is on the other side.* Sheepy: Misyr: Dah?! *bonk* Arsé-kun: Primo: Beddy! Sheepy: Beddy: Right! Sheepy: *Beddy makes direct eye contact with Misyr!* Arsé-kun: *Primo does the same!* Sheepy: Misyr: Ghk...! *...He gets knocked out pretty quickly!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin had not learned his lesson, and quickly ends up in the same boat.* Sheepy: Beddy: Why did he look...? Arsé-kun: Primo: It always takes them a couple of tries to figure it out. Sheepy: Beddy: Now we can talk to the ghost without 6 interrupting.... But how? Sheepy: Beddy: It was texting 14... Arsé-kun: Primo: Then that's our answer. *he picks up Merlin's phone* Sheepy: Beddy: It feels wrong, using it without permission. Arsé-kun: Primo: I don't think he'll mind if it's for a ghost~ Sheepy: Beddy: Let's make sure to apologize later! Arsé-kun: Primo: Sure, if you want to. You take 6. I think we're going to need him in the end. Sheepy: *Beddy picks up Misyr* Sheepy: Beddy: You know... Sheepy: Beddy: We don't really know most of the story, do we? We just know that there's a ghosr... Arsé-kun: Primo: If that's even what he is. If even Seir can't pin it down, then it's wildly beyond us. Sheepy: Beddy:.........*thinking* Arsé-kun: Primo: We're still going to try, of course. Sheepy: Beddy: Of course! Arsé-kun: Primo: He doesn't get to put Misyr through all this and not get a well-deserved punch to the jaw. Sheepy: Beddy: I... think it's better if we talk to him first... ... Noah... that's your name, isn't it? ... Arsé-kun: Primo: Woah, there, mister, no need for fifty messages. But yes, we're talking about you. Sheepy: Beddy: *He leans over Primo's shoulder o read the text messages* Arsé-kun: *the last few messages are all glitchy "ME?"s* Sheepy: Beddy: Do you mind if we ask you some things? Arsé-kun: Noah: "TALK TO ME!" Sheepy: Beddy: Ah, I will introduce myself because using your name would be rude otherwise... Sheepy: Beddy: My name is Bedwyr and I am a member of the Round Table. Sheepy: Beddy: It's very nice to meet you! *He gives Noah a big smile* Arsé-kun: Noah: "YOU TOO! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME" x10 Sheepy: Beddy: Hmmm? Leave you? Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Are you worried that Misyr will leave you? Arsé-kun: Noah: "I WON'T LET HIM" x15 "HE'S ALL I HAVE" x5 Sheepy: Beddy: His outburst earlier is unlike him... generally he is a very kind and caring man. I understand that communication is difficult between you two due to lacking a proper channel... Sheepy: Beddy:....But I think if you tell him how you feel, he will understand. Arsé-kun: Noah: "HE IGNORES ME." x5 Sheepy: Beddy: I don't think he can hear you usually. Sheepy: Beddy: I can only communicate with you because of 14's phone. Arsé-kun: *There's no response for a few minutes* Sheepy: Beddy: I apologize... my only idea for a communication channel for you two is through... Oh. Sheepy: Beddy: If you can talk to us by sending messages to Merlin's phone... Sheepy: Beddy:....Can't you send them to the Merlin chat as well? Arsé-kun: Noah: "?" Sheepy: Beddy: Ummm... well, how are you sending Merlin these messages? Sheepy: Beddy: Is it through Misyr's phone? Arsé-kun: Noah: "YES." Sheepy: Beddy:....One moment. *He pulls Misyr's phone out of his pocket* Sheepy: *Beddy opens up Discord on Misyr's phone and opens up the Merlin chat* Sheepy: Beddy: Okay... can you try sending a message now? Arsé-kun: *A message pops up but it's glitched to all hell. the poop image comes up. you know the one* Sheepy: Beddy: I see... So texting seems to be the only option... Sheepy: *Beddy moves it back to the previous window it was in* Sheepy: Beddy: Well, we can explain the situation to him when he wakes up, and you can send messages as you have been to communicate with him. Sheepy: Beddy: He's a very understanding man. The man you saw earlier... is not him. He's very afraid, it seems... Arsé-kun: Noah: "I KNOW. HE IS VERY KIND." Sheepy: Beddy: So he should be towards you. Sheepy: Beddy: Do you mind... if I ask you some other questions? Arsé-kun: Noah: "I WANT TO KEEP TALKING. OKAY" Sheepy: Beddy: Umm... do you know what happened to Misyr's body? Sheepy: Beddy: As in... Why did his body transform into that, um... "demon"? Arsé-kun: Noah: "MY FAULT. HE ADAPTED TO ME. ABSORBED WHAT COULDN'T SURVIVE." Sheepy: Beddy: I see... Arsé-kun: Noah: "ABSORBED A LOT." Arsé-kun: Noah: "IM SORRY" X20 Sheepy: Beddy: No no no, you don't need to apologize! You didn't do it on purpose, did you? You were just lonely. Sheepy: Beddy:.....So I think the first step should be resolving your problem. They seem to be intertwined. Arsé-kun: Noah: "WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG" Arsé-kun: Noah: "WHY DID GOD ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN" Arsé-kun: Noah: "WHY ME" Sheepy: Beddy: ..........I... don't know. Sheepy: Beddy: I'm sorry... I don't know the answer... Sheepy: Beddy: Do you mind telling me what happened? You don't have to if you don't want to, but I think if we have more information, we will be able to help you. Arsé-kun: Noah: "I SAW SOMETHING. SOMETHING SAW ME." Sheepy: Beddy: I think I understand... Sheepy: Beddy: Do you remember what it looked like? Arsé-kun: *There's a few moments of no messages.* Arsé-kun: Noah: "NO." Sheepy: Beddy: I see... That's unfortunate. Arsé-kun: Primo: Again, considering it's beyond Seir, then it's one of the top dogs. I don't want to mess with that. Sheepy: Beddy: Can't we help him somehow? Sheepy: Beddy: Or..... is that impossible? Arsé-kun: Primo: I'm absolutely going to try. Arsé-kun: *They eventually get to the Bigger Room. Finally. It was only on the other side of the building.* Sheepy: Beddy: Should I put Misyr down? Arsé-kun: Primo: It would be a good idea if you did. Sheepy: *Beddy puts Misyr down* Arsé-kun: Primo: Are your hands empty now? Arsé-kun: Primo: Well, no matter. *he hands Beddy a pool noodle* Start swinging. Arsé-kun: Primo: I enchanted it on the way here. It won't do any damage, but it should give away any inconsistencies. Sheepy: Beddy: I see! Arsé-kun: *Primo stares at him expectantly* Sheepy: *Beddy starts swinging the pool noodle!* Arsé-kun: *He hits something relatively quick! Glitchy spot Located!* Sheepy: Beddy: Oh............! Arsé-kun: Primo: There he is! Arsé-kun: *Primo starts spellcasting. He got out his big boy magic staff for this one!* Arsé-kun: *The glitchy patch that we can identify as Noah hovers close to Beddy.* Sheepy: Beddy: ...? Arsé-kun: *Noah flickers into view for a second, no more and no less. Primo makes a Face™ and keeps going.* Arsé-kun: Primo: Next time you see him, try to grab him. We need a tether of some kind to this plane. Sheepy: Beddy: Right! Arsé-kun: Primo: Preferably with the metal hand. I can replace that. Sheepy: Beddy: I understand! *He continues swinging around the pool noodle* Arsé-kun: *the glitchy patch returns! No actual sighting of Noah himself, though* Sheepy: *Beddy continues swinging the pool noodle around while looking for Noah himself* Arsé-kun: *Noah flickers back into view! As Makenna stated earlier, white man spotted.* Sheepy: *Beddy grabs him with his right hand.* Arsé-kun: Noah: ?! Arsé-kun: *Noah immediately grabs onto Beddy's arm and doesn't let go, even as parts of him are starting to flicker back out* Sheepy: Beddy:....! Arsé-kun: Primo: Okay, great! Now we just need sufficient force to drag him back into this plane! Sheepy: Beddy:....? Sheepy: *Beddy gives Primo a blank look* Arsé-kun: Primo: Oh, for...! Arsé-kun: *Primo throws his staff aside, runs up to them, grabs onto Beddy's arm, and starts Pulling* Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! *He starts pulling as well* Arsé-kun: *Despite Noah being airborne and both of them pulling, no progress is being made.* Sheepy: Beddy: *He pulls harder* Arsé-kun: *They make progress! Noah's lower arms seem to stabilize! This is, in fact, possible!* Sheepy: Beddy: It's working...?! Arsé-kun: Primo: Just what I hoped for! Keep pulling! Sheepy: *Beddy continues to pull!* Arsé-kun: *Upper arms stabilized! Now comes the hard part- Everything else!* Sheepy: Beddy: Do we keep pulling...? Do we try to grab on to his torso...? Arsé-kun: Primo: Yes! We don't wanna hurt him somehow! Sheepy: *Beddy tries to grab Noah's torso!* Arsé-kun: *Noah- when he's visible- seems to be straining. He's briefly startled by Beddy grabbing him and nearly loses his grip!* Sheepy: *Beddy starts pulling again!* Sheepy: Beddy: Don't give up...! Arsé-kun: *And Primo never stopped!* Sheepy: *The sound of bones breaking and shifting rings out behind them! Something being dragged across the floor... Ah, it's Misyr dragging himself away from them with his one working arm.* Arsé-kun: *Primo whips his head around so fast he almost gets whiplash* Sheepy: Misyr: S-seriously...! You people get involved in things you can't handle...! *...His true form has been revealed, and the area around him is turning to ash! It's not getting close to Beddy and Primo, however. He slowly stands* .... This demon king will finish this, but don't complain if you lose a finger or two! Arsé-kun: Primo: I'll protect us as soon as you get close, don't worry! Sheepy: *Misyr approaches and grabs Noah tightly!* Arsé-kun: *Primo quickly lets go and starts chanting protection magic!* Sheepy: *Beddy isn't as quick to let go, but he follows Primo's example! .... Partially because part of his prosthetic arm is now gone!* Sheepy: *Misyr pulls on Noah with great force!* Arsé-kun: *Noah is fully yanked into the correct plane of existence! He's rightfully very startled and being assaulted by a lot of sensory input at once* Sheepy: Misyr: Th...there! Sheepy: *Misyr swaps back to his usual form, looking a little tired. The ash stops being formed.* Arsé-kun: *Noah is still clinging to him for dear life* Sheepy: Misyr:..............Hey. Wait. Sheepy: Misyr: Who even are you??? Arsé-kun: Primo: *wheezing* His name is Noah.... Bible old. Sheepy: Beddy: *He's blankly looking at his right arm* Sheepy: Misyr: He looks nothing liike I imagined! Arsé-kun: *Primo just pats Beddy's other shoulder* Sheepy: Beddy:.....My arm... it's... Sheepy: Misyr: I warned you....! Arsé-kun: *Primo immediately produces a spare and offers it to Beddy* Sheepy: Beddy: Ah...! Thank you... Sheepy: *Beddy removes his current prosthetic arm and replaces it with the spare* Sheepy: Misyr:.....Hey, are you okay? Arsé-kun: *... No response. All the shock finally caught up with him.* Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm... That's..... I guess he isn't okay.. what can I do? Sheepy: Misyr: Maybe Raphael can help....? Arsé-kun: *Primo's making no move to stop Misyr. He can clearly see and hear Misyr. Seems you're free to go outside of the very-blocked doorway* Arsé-kun: *Merlin, at the front of the pack of wizards, staring at Misyr with starry eyes,* Sheepy: Misyr:........ Sheepy: Misyr: When did this crowd show up? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why's that matter?? That was really cool! !!!! !!!!! Arsé-kun: Malleus: *directly under Merlin* Three minutes ago. Sheepy: Misyr:.......... Sheepy: Misyr: I'll never understand you guys....... Arsé-kun: *Part of the ceiling threatens to fall right above the entryway, sending all of the merlins except Malleus and Merlin packing. Merlin gets shoved off screen* Arsé-kun: Malleus: Get going. Or do you want a window. Sheepy: Misyr: No, I'll go. ... I've got a lot of things to apologize for, but now's not the rime. Let me get him medical help first. Arsé-kun: Malleus: Then go. Don't let me stop you. Sheepy: *Misyr exits, searching for Raphael!* Arsé-kun: *This angel could be anywhere. What's your strat?* Sheepy: *Misyr calls Raph!* Arsé-kun: Raph picks up, but-* Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, hold on! Let me take this call, then I'll ask! Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, um....... I need help! Arsé-kun: Raph: In the "I did something stupid" way or the "I need medical attention" way? Sheepy: Misyr: Second one! Arsé-kun: Raph: You're hurt?! Sheepy: Misyr: Well, aching, but... no, not me! Where can I find you? Arsé-kun: *Raph tells him* Sheepy: *Misyr heads over there* Arsé-kun: *Raph is waiting for him, sitting in the open, second story window* Sheepy: Misyr: This guy needs help! Arsé-kun: *Raph jumps down and takes Noah from him* Arsé-kun: Raph: You're gonna have to explain how we got to this situation, you know. Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you... I'm really sore all over... ... Ghk. Explain? Arsé-kun: Raph: What can I do if I don't know the cause? Guess? It's not like I can legally tell anyone. Sheepy: Misyr: Uh... Sheepy: Misyr: I was unconscious for most of it... Sheepy: Misyr: His name is Noah. You know, the Noah... Sheepy: Misyr: He... Sheepy: Misyr:......A family member pulled him out of some glitchy mess. Arsé-kun: Raph: Huh. Okay. I'm still processing that you just--- Wait, let me deal with this first! Talk after! Sheepy: Misyr: Yowch! What's that for?! Arsé-kun: Jack: You gonna stand out here like some sorta idiot? Sheepy: Misyr: I wasn't invited in!! Arsé-kun: Jack: You're allowed in! *shove, shove* Sheepy: *Misyr enters* Sheepy: Misyr: .....Man, it looks cozy in here... Arsé-kun: Jack: Yeah, right? If the hospital looked like this, maybe we wouldn'ta tried to escape so damn much. Sheepy: Misyr: I bet nobody wakes up on the wrong side of the bed here! After all... Sheepy: Misyr: Waking up in a bed is the greatest feeling! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Jack: Your life sucks, don't it. Sheepy: Misyr: Hmmm? No, that's not it. How could it? I'm a demon king loved by his people. Arsé-kun: Jack: And he doesn't even have a bed... Sheepy: Misyr: But, I mean, what's a king if he sleeps in a bed when his people don't? Anyway, I don't get much time to sleep. Sheepy: Misyr: I'm sneaking away for coffee breaks because I need the caffeine. Arsé-kun: *There is some doubt but Jack doesn't comment* Sheepy: Misyr: I'd like to live in a place like this. Sheepy: Misyr:...Hey, wait, aren't you a doctor too? Arsé-kun: Jack: Glad somebody remembered! Sheepy: Misyr: So you help him out? Arsé-kun: Jack: If it means I don't gotta live in the basement, I guess so. Sheepy: Misyr: What's wrong with the basement? Arsé-kun: Jack: It's full. Sheepy: Misyr: Of what? People? Sheepy: Misyr:.... Oh. Wait. Sheepy: Misyr: It's merch, isn't it. Arsé-kun: Jack: Merch as far as the eye can see, which isn't far. Sheepy: Misyr: That's my bad. Arsé-kun: Jack: Not my problem. Sheepy: Misyr: I gave him his first otome game. Arsé-kun: Jack: Great work. It's still not my problem. Sheepy: Misyr: Speaking of problems, do you think Raphael will be done soon? Arsé-kun: Jack: I can't see through floors. Sheepy: Misyr:.....Yeah, I know that. Sheepy: Misyr: I just assumed there was some kinda usual time estimate... Sheepy: Misyr: I've never been to the doctor, so... Arsé-kun: *Implied Jack staring but you can't be sure because you can't see his face* Sheepy: Misyr: What? Arsé-kun: Jack: You've never been to an eye doctor either, then? Sheepy: Misyr: There's separate doctors for each body part? How about for arms, then? They're super sore! Arsé-kun: Jack: Some. That's angel's problem still. Sheepy: Misyr: Haaaahhh??? Sheepy: Misyr: I didn't need an arm doctor for Noah!! ... No, maybe I did? Arsé-kun: Jack: You got time. I got time. Let's see how fucked your eyes really are. Sheepy: Misyr: My eyes? Arsé-kun: Jack: You got anythin' better to be doing? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, no, it's just... Sheepy: Misyr: I've got two of them, and they're..... Sheepy: Misyr:....Green and white? *He seems unsure* Sheepy: Misyr: Sometimes one feels a little funky... Sheepy: Misyr: Anyway, how are you going to tell if my eyes are okay? Isn't looking at them enough? Arsé-kun: *Jack just cackles and grabs Misyr before exiting stage left* Sheepy: Misyr: E-ehhh??! Where are you taking me?! They have to stay in my head, okay?! Arsé-kun: Jack: Of course. They don't work on the outside. Sheepy: Misyr: Exactly! Arsé-kun: Jack: Can you see the sign at the end of the hall from here, bucko? Sheepy: Misyr: Sure can! It's a sign with characters on it! Arsé-kun: Jack: Cover an eye, either one, n' tell me what the second line says. Sheepy: *Misyr covers his left eye* Sheepy: Misyr: E ... G... D... T... K... A. Arsé-kun: Jack: Okay, how about the fourth? Sheepy: Misyr:.... H... J... ... ? ... ... E....? .... Y... I... N....? Arsé-kun: Jack: Hmm. Okay, switch eyes and read line three. Sheepy: *Misyr switches eyes* Sheepy: Misyr: R... Y... Q... P.... C... ...F? ... G. Arsé-kun: Jack: Fifth. Sheepy: Misyr:...I... C... T... X... Z... B? ...D. Arsé-kun: Jack: Seventh. Sheepy: Misyr:.............. Sheepy: Misyr: You can't be serious... Arsé-kun: Jack: No? Okay, you can stop. Sheepy: Misyr: Those aren't even characters... *He uncovers his eye* Arsé-kun: Jack: No, they definitely are. Go look. Sheepy: *Misyr approaches the eye exam poster* Arsé-kun: *It's all letters all the way down.* Sheepy: Misyr: W....well.... Sheepy: Misyr: I got most of them! How's that? Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: *Jack has pulled out a box of lenses from a nearby cabinet and is rifling through it* Arsé-kun: Jack: You really fuckin' didn't. Sheepy: Misyr: I could've cheated! I decided not to! Arsé-kun: Jack: Get back here. I got lenses for you to try. Sheepy: Misyr: Lenses? *He approaches* Arsé-kun: *Jack offers him three sets of test glasses* Sheepy: Misyr:.......? Arsé-kun: Jack: Tell me which makes the poster clearest. Take your time. Sheepy: Misyr: *He takes one and puts it on* Sheepy: Misyr:.....It's not good. Arsé-kun: Jack: Uhhuh. Sheepy: *Misyr takes it off* Sheepy: Misyr: That one doesn't make it any clearer. Arsé-kun: Jack: Try the last one. Arsé-kun: *I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW, THE BLUR IS GONE,* Sheepy: Misyr: E...eh?! Arsé-kun: Jack: Congrats. You're nearsighted as hell. Do glasses about it. Sheepy: Misyr: It's super clear... ... Hey, wait! Sheepy: Misyr: That's Four-Eyes's thing! We've all got our things! I can't take that from him! Arsé-kun: Raph: *passing through in the background* I bet you'd look hot in glasses! Arsé-kun: *Raph gets something thrown at him by Jack. worth it* Sheepy: Misyr:...... Sheepy: Misyr:....*flustered* ...I-I could try it... but... Sheepy: Misyr: Don't tell Mint! Arsé-kun: The cost of glasses can range anywhere between $8 and $600 for a standard pair — and can climb into the thousands for name brands. Arsé-kun: Jack: Pretty cheap unless you go real fancy and stupid. Sheepy: Misyr: I would never! Sheepy: Misyr: Eh.... Arsé-kun: Jack: Ask Angel to take you to the damn store. Sheepy: Misyr: Well... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't have a wallet! Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh, health insurance can cover it. Sheepy: Misyr:..... Sheepy: Misyr:.....I don't have health insurance... Arsé-kun: Raph: Anyway, hi, I'll be the insurance for today. Sheepy: Misyr: Do you have it because you're an arm doctor?! Arsé-kun: Raph: Ffff what? Arsé-kun: *Jack Griffin laughtrack* Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... I think something very important got miscommunicated somewhere! Sheepy: Misyr: My arms hurt from breaking them! Arsé-kun: Raph: You What? Sheepy: Misyr: Well, I've fixed it... Arsé-kun: Raph: I see we have a few things to talk about! Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, what's health insurance? Sheepy: Misyr:......... Sheepy: Misyr: I don't need it. I've never needed to go to a doctor before. This is my first time ever visiting one... Arsé-kun: *Raphael is now explaining the concept of health insurance to a couple-hundred years old wizard* Sheepy: Misyr: Eh?! It's so complicated!!! It's kinda like betting in a way, now that I know what it is... ... The one bet Maxy would never want to take! Arsé-kun: Raph: My turn. How the hell'd you break your arms? Was it doing the Thing? Sheepy: Misyr:.....Yeah. Sheepy: Misyr: I intentionally did it today... ... It helped, but I'm...I'm scared that I'm getting used to it. Sheepy: Misyr: My whole body's kinda achy.... It's better, though! Nothing's actually broken for real! Sheepy: Misyr: Nothing can stop this demon king from pitching in! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: *Says the guy who insisted nobody help him the entire fucking time* Sheepy: Misyr: I mean... if I didn't help out, I'd be a bad example to my people. A king's supposed to be a symbol of how one should act, right? Arsé-kun: Raph: I suppose... Do you want to get those glasses now, or later? Sheepy: Misyr: I can go now! Sheepy: Misyr: Although... I have to remember to talk to my family later. Arsé-kun: *They go to deal with that real quick* Sheepy: *Misyr gets a few pairs! He's oohing and aahing over the fact that things aren't so blurry. He's a little too excited* Arsé-kun: *Raph's just happy seeing Misyr so happy* Sheepy: *They return to the sound of glass hitting the floor and breaking. The sound came from the kitchen.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Il, out of the kitchen. Sheepy: *Il pops his head out of the doorway of the kitchen* Sheepy: Il: Raphael... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hold dishes like you hold your switch. Carefully. Sheepy: *...Another dish breaks.* Sheepy: Il: Careful... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... If it wasn't you, you could have said so. Sheepy: Il: It was the cat. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll get him. Sheepy: Misyr: Cat? One of my grandkids is here? Sheepy: Il: Grandkids... Arsé-kun: Raph: No, I don't think so, unless your family regularly hits godlike power levels. Sheepy: Misyr: No, not really! Arsé-kun: Raph: Then no. Arsé-kun: *Raph goes to get the "cat"* Sheepy: *He is hiding in the cupboard the dishes used to be in. He's shaking...* Arsé-kun: Raph: Aw, buddy, you don't belong in there. Sheepy: "Cat": Chii chii! *He's decided he very much does belong in there.* Arsé-kun: Raph: You're not a dinner plate. Sheepy: Il: I don't think he likes me. Arsé-kun: Raph: You can't just grab him by the tail, even if it's easy. Sheepy: Il: Why? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's part of their spine. It can hurt them. Sheepy: Il: Ah...! I understand! Arsé-kun: *Raph puts the dishes that weren't broken into a different cabinet and considers the Mess* Sheepy: Misyr: How is that a cat...? Arsé-kun: Raph: We're calling it a cat for simplicity. I think it's closer to a sheep. Sheepy: Il: His name is Chii. Arsé-kun: Raph: *jokingly* Named like how cats are called Mau in Egypt. Sheepy: Il: How do you know so many facts? Arsé-kun: Raph: Experience and looking things up if I don't know them. Sheepy: Il: How do you know the things you don't know? Arsé-kun: Raph: Easy, I think about the thing and if I don't know it, then I know that I don't know it. Sheepy: Il:............. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Well if I don't know something, then I clearly don't know it. Sheepy: Il: *headtilt* ....... Arsé-kun: Raph: Like if you ask me what this is *he gestures to Chii* I have no idea. Sheepy: Il: He has a good heart. Arsé-kun: Raph: And..... No, never mind. Sheepy: Crow: *from the entrance* Heeeyyyy~! Is the doctor in?! Boss is hurt real bad! Arsé-kun: Raph: Doctor IS in! I'll be right there! Sheepy: *Chii whines. He is not a fan of the noise* Arsé-kun: Raph: Sorry, little buddy. Too loud? Sheepy: Chii: *He lets out an affirmative chirp.* Sheepy: Crow: Don't tell anyone, though! He'll be embarrassed! Arsé-kun: Raph: Then maybe you shouldn't have announced it to the entire household. Arsé-kun: *Raph does exit scene left to go help out* Sheepy: Crow: He ate a flower that was bad for him and later he got sick and collapsed! Like a cow! Arsé-kun: Raph: I have additional questions now. Sheepy: Crow: Blood loss, maybe? Arsé-kun: Raph: Even more questions now Sheepy: Crow: The flower was connected to his life force. He did it to look edgy. Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh my god. Why is he this way? Sheepy: Crow: He was super cool! Arsé-kun: Raph: ... I guess that's why. Sheepy: Crow: I wanna be like him eventually! Arsé-kun: Raph: Please at least consider things before you commit to them. Arsé-kun: Raph: I was already going to. Arsé-kun: *Raph goes to heal Thanny. Thanny is Embarrassed* Sheepy: Crow: *He watches* Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... *he takes his helmet off* I really do regret that decision, if that's what you're waiting to hear. Arsé-kun: Thanny: And super dead. That was very stupid of me to do. Sheepy: Crow: Yeah.... I guess so. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I could have put the entire thing in my helmet and it would have been the same... Sheepy: Crow: Hindsight is 20/20! Sheepy: Crow: Did it taste like paint? Arsé-kun: Thanny: It tasted bad. Sheepy: Crow: No surprise there! Arsé-kun: Thanny: New question. Arsé-kun: Thanny: *gesturing towards Chii, wherever he is* Why is this here? Sheepy: *Chii has escaped Il (and the house in general) and is now sitting next to Thanny* Arsé-kun: Thanny: You don't belong down here. Sheepy: Chii: Chii chii! *...He pauses. He seems a little frustrated...* Kyuu! ... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... I can't understand small mammalian squeaking, you know. Sheepy: Chii:........ *staaaaaaare* Sheepy: Crow: What is that thing? Arsé-kun: Thanny: This is Jupiter, and he is not supposed to be here. Sheepy: Crow: That's the sixth planet! Arsé-kun: Raph: No wonder I feel like he can kick my ass. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Jupiter, do you need to borrow my coat, seeing as you're clearly not getting any other help around here? Sheepy: *Chii responds with an affirmative "chii"* Arsé-kun: *Thanny just throws his coat onto Chii/Jupiter/what have you* Arsé-kun: *and then decides hes gonna get these stilt boots off. He's done with work for today* Sheepy: *He changes into a humanoid form with a poof and immediately puts the coat over himself!* Arsé-kun: *Raph IMMEDIATELY doubles back inside to get this man some clothes!* Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiii! ... *He looks embarrassed* ... I-I'm down here for a reason! Arsé-kun: Thanny: That being? Sheepy: Jupiter: It's dangerous up there. Sheepy: Jupiter:...No, that isn't it. Sheepy: Jupiter: I've been thrown away. I'm confident of that. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....... Arsé-kun: Thanny: ................ Arsé-kun: Thanny: ....... You mean to say "Thanatos, please kill Zeus". Sheepy: Jupiter: Such a thing isn't possible, is it?! Sheepy: Crow: The cow's a man after all?! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I could try, but I would certainly lose without my brother. Arsé-kun: Thanny: And yes, he has a human form. Sheepy: Jupiter: Chiii!... I-I mean, that's just a form I take to get around faster! Oh, but... Sheepy: Jupiter: What happened to your brother? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ........... That is a very good question. Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... Enough about that, more about you. How long did you intend to not show yourself? Sheepy: Jupiter: Until I was safe. Arsé-kun: Thanny: So never. Sheepy: Jupiter:....... Arsé-kun: Thanny: The angel doctor can be trusted. My student can also be trusted. Sheepy: Jupiter: Are you sure? Arsé-kun: Thanny: Positive. Raphael is a healer, as recently shown. Sheepy: Jupiter: I have no other choice... so I will trust him. Arsé-kun: *Raph comes back with clothes. Undetermined if he heard any of that.* Sheepy: Jupiter: .....Are those for me? Arsé-kun: Raph: They are! Sheepy: Jupiter:....! So you are trustworthy as he said! Arsé-kun: Raph: Did he say that? :Dc Sheepy: Jupiter: The other one was not included.... He must be dangerous. Arsé-kun: Raph: He's still adjusting to a normal life. He's usually safe, just clumsy. Sheepy: Jupiter: He pulled on my tail and spoke to me about strange things... Arsé-kun: Raph: Expect a lot of Otome talk. Sheepy: Jupiter: I know not what that is... Sheepy: Jupiter:.......Buf it is cold! Arsé-kun: Raph: Then put the clothes on! It's Autumn, it's not a season to be lightly dressed!.... Maybe you should do that inside! Sheepy: Jupiter: Humans find nudity strange... I wonder why? *He stands* ... Can I really come in? Arsé-kun: Raph: It's not considered proper social etiquette. You were already inside, why would I stop you now? Sheepy: Jupiter: Because I was Chii then... Arsé-kun: Raph: Still the same guy. Come on in. Sheepy: *Jupiter enters the house again* Sheepy: Jupiter: Where can I put this on? Arsé-kun: Raph: Any room that's not occupied, watch out for Dr. Jack. Sheepy: Jupiter:......? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ..... I am considering throwing an entire desk at Zeus. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Probably not. Sheepy: Jupiter: Yet it'd be therapeutic! ... An unoccupied room... Sheepy: Jupiter:....So not the basement! Arsé-kun: *Raph swivels around to stare at Jupeter. Chii. Jupiter. what are we calling this man next week? FIND OUT NEXT TIME ON DRAGONBALL Z* Arsé-kun: Raph: Please tell me you mean because of all the merch. Sheepy: Jupiter:....? Sheepy: Jupiter: No, because of the two people in the basement. Arsé-kun: Raph: ...... Il, did you happen to invite anyone over again. Sheepy: Il: ? Sheepy: Il:..... ....... ......... Sheepy: Il: Did I? Arsé-kun: *Raph sighs* Sheepy: Il: No.... I don't think so....? Sheepy: Il: Oh, yes, I did. Chii... Arsé-kun: Raph: Not even Lupin? Sheepy: Il:....? Has he ever been uninvited? Arsé-kun: Raph: Please at least tell me when he's here so I don't get startled like this in the future. Arsé-kun: Thanny: If Lupin is here, then so is.. Arsé-kun: *Thanatos considers messing with someone.* Sheepy: Il: Lupin is here? Arsé-kun: Thanny: ... I think so, yes. I will confirm. Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to ?] You wouldn't happen to currently be camping out in a merch filled basement, would you? Sheepy: *There's a pause* Sheepy: ?: [text: to Thanny] No, why? Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to ?] How odd. I figured you were here. I'm currently outside, if that interests you at all. Sheepy: ?: [text: to Thanny] Outside? Where? I'm with Lupin Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to ?] Well, I had figured you were near Il's location. Oh well. Sheepy: ?: [text: to Thanny] That's so vague! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'm fairly certain it's Lupin and my previous student. He's being... How do I say. Difficult. Sheepy: Crow: Boss had a previous student?! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Several. You just happen to be the current one. Sheepy: Crow: Am I gonna become one of those, too? I gotta enjoy it while it lasts, then...! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I may have told you about Ar--- Ah. Sheepy, before. Sheepy: Crow: He's the difficult one! Arsé-kun: Thanny: Always has been. Sheepy: *Jupiter left to change during this. He returns clothed.* Sheepy: Jupiter: Thanatos... do you want your jacket back? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I would like it back, yes. Sheepy: *Jupiter returns the coat and spreads out his wings.* Arsé-kun: *Raph has to stop himself from doing the same and presumably smacking something with his wings* Sheepy: Il: Raphael.... Arsé-kun: Raph: Hmm? Sheepy: Il: Will the cat return someday? Arsé-kun: Raph: .... He is the cat. He's very talented. Sheepy: Il:....... Sheepy: Il:.....He doesn't look like one. Arsé-kun: Raph: You lagging, buddy? Sheepy: Il: I am currently not running at maximum.... Sheepy: Il:.........*head tilt*....... Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Capacity? Sheepy: Il: Capacity. Sheepy: Jupiter: You sure were when you grabbed my tail earlier! Did I hurt you when I gave you a shock?! Arsé-kun: *Raph glances to Il's hp bar* Sheepy: *His HP bar id mostly full. He does, however, have a stun debuff.* Arsé-kun: Raph: Ah. Arsé-kun: *Raph heals Il* Sheepy: Il:.....? .... ! Arsé-kun: Raph: That's better. Sheepy: Il: My body and mind feel better now...! Arsé-kun: Raph: You were lagging too much for it to be normal. I got you. Sheepy: Il: ....I did forget Lupin in the basement! Arsé-kun: Thanny: [text: to Sheepy] Il confirmed that you're a liar. Sheepy: Il: When I saw that mascot chafacter hiding among the plushies in the basement! Sheepy: Sheepy: [text: to Thanny] shoot Sheepy: Jupiter: I blended in quite well! Sheepy: Jupiter: I was planning on taking a nap there... Sheepy: Jupiter:....And then the angel chased me around. Sheepy: Jupiter: But there were two people down there... Arsé-kun: Thanny: My old student, as he's admitted. So Lupin's son. Sheepy: Il: Lupin had no children in Code:Realize... Sheepy: Il: He did have a wife, though. Cardia Beckford... but only on his route! Sheepy: Il: She's taught me a lot about love and acceptance! Sheepy: Il: I should go see Lupin! *He heads to the basement* Arsé-kun: *Lupin is laying in the plush merch. Comfy* Sheepy: Il: Lupin! I forgot you! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not for very long, I see. Sheepy: Sheepy: Chasing small animals won't make you like them! You have to approach them from the front or they'll think you want to eat them, probably... Sheepy: Il: It turned into an ikemen... Arsé-kun: Lupin: A new otome love interest. Sheepy: Il: He looks just like one! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I'll have to see for myself eventually. Sheepy: Il: I think he followed me down here... Sheepy: *Jupiter is peeking in from the doorway* Sheepy: Il: Death is here, too. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Wh... What is he doing here? Sheepy: Il: He is accompanied by the angel of death. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, I got a text from him! Sheepy: Il: He was here for medical help. Raphael healed him. Raphael is truly a man full of love... Sheepy: Sheepy: What, did he do something super edgy and get wrecked? Sheepy: Il:.......... *He gives Sheepy a blank look* Death is not drunk at the moment. Is that truly a reason to go to a doctor? Arsé-kun: Thanny: *From the hallway somewhere behind Il* I did, in fact, "do something super edgy and get wrecked", thank you for asking. Sheepy: Sheepy: You're still here!? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I did not intend to stay put, but Jupiter being here interested me. Arsé-kun: Thanny: That, and I need to annoy you at least a little bit. Sheepy: Sheepy: I was just taking a break! .....Who? Arsé-kun: *Thanny gestures to Jupiter/chii/what have y* Arsé-kun: *Lupin slowly sinking into the merch to avoid accidentally making any kind of contact with Death as a whole,* Sheepy: Sheepy: Is he the sheep that was in here hiding in the pile of stuffed animals? Arsé-kun: Thanny: He is. Sheepy: Sheepy: But I've been working hard! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I know you have. Maybe you should take over your father's job while you're at it. Arsé-kun: *he's joking. i think* Sheepy: Sheepy: I can't do that! It's against the rules! Sheepy: Il: It's so unfitting...... Arsé-kun: Thanny: Something being against the rules is going to stop you? Sheepy: Sheepy: There are some rules I would never break. Arsé-kun: Thanny: You may have to, considering he's been eaten alive by the merchandise. Sheepy: Sheepy: He'll recover. Arsé-kun: Thanny: He'd better. I'm not driving you and Crow around at once again. Sheepy: Sheepy: We aren't so horrible together! Arsé-kun: Thanny: It was a lot of extra work. Sheepy: Sheepy: I've learned to drive. Sheepy: Sheepy: Because he can't. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Good. His driving would kill more people than his actual attempts. Sheepy: Sheepy: Exactly! It's terrifying! Sheepy: Il: I remember a scene like that... Arsé-kun: Thanny: If he comes within a hundred feet of my car, he's going to Hell. Sheepy: Sheepy: Noted!! I'll keep him away from it! Arsé-kun: Thanny: I'll leave you alone now. Don't do anything too stupid. Sheepy: Sheepy: ...It's my core competency, though. Arsé-kun: Thanny: No, it isn't. Don't be taking my secondary job. Arsé-kun: Thanny: Just consider. I can't do stupid things without considering the repercussions if I lose that job. Sheepy: Il: Lupin... Sheepy: Il: Are you going to drown? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *very muffled* Non. Sheepy: Il: Are you certain? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Very sure. Is Death gone yet? Sheepy: Il:........*He looks at Thanny* Sheepy: Il: He is not in the room. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I didn't ask if he was in the room, I asked if he was gone. Sheepy: Il: Thanatos... Sheepy: Il: ....are you gone? Arsé-kun: Thanny: I will be. I know when I'm not wanted, and I'm sure Crow's waiting for me. Arsé-kun: Thanny: I appreciate that, but I really should go probably. Sheepy: Sheepy: See you later, then. Arsé-kun: *Thanny exits scene* Sheepy: Il: Now he is gone. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Finally. Sheepy: Il: Are you afraid of your boss? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I wish he was my boss. He's much more tolerable, but still... Sheepy: Il: He cannot hire you if you run from him. Arsé-kun: Lupin: What would Peaceful Death want an assassin for?? Sheepy: Il: Murder, of course. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ........ Arsé-kun: Lupin: I would prefer not to! Sheepy: Il: It is uncharacteristic of you to kill ajyone. Arsé-kun: Lupin: And yet here we are. Sheepy: Il: In the basement! Sheepy: Jupiter: *He's paused investigating the basement to stare at Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: .... Um. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Bonjour.~ Sheepy: Jupiter: What are your keys for? Arsé-kun: Lupin: All sorts of things. Skeleton keys, car keys, a few keys I just think look neat. Sheepy: Jupiter: There are keys for unlocking skeletons? Arsé-kun: Lupin: No, no. Sheepy: Jupiter:.....? Arsé-kun: Lupin: It's a key meant to open locks it doesn't belong to. It only works for low-quality locks, though. Sheepy: Jupiter: Does it have a lock that it does belong to? Arsé-kun: Lupin: It does. Sheepy: Jupiter: I see... Sheepy: Jupiter: What a fascinating invention! Sheepy: Jupiter: Why is your hat so tall? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I like it big. Sheepy: Jupiter: So its size only is for aesthetics and not any functional purpose? Arsé-kun: Lupin: The most I can do with it is this. *he pulls Pepper the rabbit from his hat* Voila~ Sheepy: Il: Yet Sisi cannot fit... Arsé-kun: Lupin: He is too big. Sheepy: Jupiter: A rabbit...! Out of a hat! Sheepy: Jupiter: It's like magic! To think humans are truly capable of such a thing... Arsé-kun: Lupin: You'd be surprised what some people can do. That was nothing. Sheepy: *Jupiter looks hyped! His face is absolutely beaming!* Sheepy: Jupiter: I would like to see this! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: *Raphael comes downstairs to check on everyone, and here's Lupin doing card tricks for the kids.* Sheepy: Jupiter: Incredible...! You're very talented, human! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Thank you, you're too kind! Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe at this, but he's awful at driving! Arsé-kun: *Lupin stares at him* Sheepy: *Sheepy stares back* Arsé-kun: Lupin: You don't need to tell everyone. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe so... but they already heard this. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Allow me to keep some dignity. Arsé-kun: *he says laying in his own merch* Sheepy: Jupiter: Dignity is important. Sheepy: Jupiter: Yet some manage to keep it with little effort... Sheepy: Il: Like Saint-Germain. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Like Saint Germain. Sheepy: Il: Or like Herlock Sholmes! Arsé-kun: Lupin: .... No, he has no dignity, have you seen his boots? Sheepy: Il: No. Misyr is an avid reader of them. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Il, I said boots. Sheepy: Il: His boots... Sheepy: Il:..Are very tall. Sheepy: Il: How do they function, I wonder... How can he chase you in them? Arsé-kun: Lupin: He can't. It's that simple. Sheepy: Il: He doesn't seem to believe that... Sheepy: Il: Although... I have had few interactions with him. Sheepy: Il: He seems to avoid me. Sheepy: Il: It started after I knocked him out... Arsé-kun: Lupin: He can believe what he wants, but he isn't catching me in thigh-high boots. Sheepy: Il:......*He's considering this*.... Sheepy: Il: If I wore thigh high boots, I could still catch you if I did not use my feet... I think it would be the same for him. Sheepy: Il: Although... Sheepy: Il: If he fled from me, I could surely catch him. Arsé-kun: Lupin: The point I'm making is that it'd be very difficult to run in those kinds of boots. Sheepy: Il: Yes, I understand... Sheepy: Il: But once he recovers, he could just take to the skies. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Even that wouldn't be enough. Sheepy: Il: Are you fast in flight? Sheepy: Il: They portray you as entirely human in Code:Realize... Arsé-kun: Lupin: What I am is no one's business unless I tell them. You already know. Sheepy: Il: Is it personal business? So you won't tell Holmes I told you that he is an angel, will you? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh, has he finally figured that out? Sheepy: Il: I do not think he is entirely happy about it... Arsé-kun: Lupin: That's a shame. I'll have to annoy him about it later. Arsé-kun: Lupin: And boy is it a nightmare in paperwork. Sheepy: Il: Paperwork? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Otome skips the governmental nightmare of the entire rest of THAT process. Sheepy: Il: Why would you need paperwork? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Stupid government garbage. Sheepy: Il: I never had to go through paperwork... Arsé-kun: Lupin: *sarcasm* Eh, gee, wonder why. Sheepy: Il: I am wondering that as well... Arsé-kun: *I'm not, remember how we have main characters? How are THEY doing?* Arsé-kun: Merlin: So! So then three whole grandpas are pulling on an entire ghost! Arsé-kun: *Merlin is very excitedly relaying his day to whoever will listen. Whether they chose to or not.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: You are related to trashcans? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You fought them off when I wasn't here, right? Sheepy: Grif: ? Sheepy: Grif: I fought two people off... Arsé-kun: Kay: *on the floor* His trash parents, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: I understand now. Sheepy: Bedi: Are you unharmed? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A little sore from falling on my ass, but fine otherwise! Sheepy: Bedi: I see... I am glad you came out of it unharmed. Sheepy: Bedi: I was concerned that something had happened... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, things sure did happen! Sheepy: Bedi: Did something bad happen as well? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Err. Well, I already mentioned the thing Primo and knight Beddy was doing... And I was there.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ........Twice. Sheepy: Bedi: Is your head okay?? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, I'm okay (now)! Sheepy: Bedi: I see... That's a relief! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yep! All in all? Good day! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Right! Hold on! Arsé-kun: *Merlin goes digging through his pockets and brings out a small plush rabbit! The one he bought at the museum!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Souvenir for you! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...! Thank you! *He accepts it* It's soft! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Saw it and thought of you <3 Sheepy: Bedi: Others have commented such things in the past... Sheepy: Bedi: I appreciate the gift. Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Bond up! Hooray!* Sheepy: Aru: It sounds like you had fun! *She's cleaning Caliburn... again* It sounds like Teacher and Beddy are in good health as well. I was a little worried about them... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I did! If I knew I was gonna be seeing them, I would've brought you along, "Student"! Sheepy: Aru:.....I wonder if he views me that way anymore. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Probably! Sheepy: Aru: *She doesn't seem so sure.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: He still considers me a student. Me. Sheepy: Aru: But he's more like family with you... and you're one of his original students. You're definitely his favorite as well. Sheepy: Aru: He's had many students between you and me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: You can just ask him with your... *he forgot the word but that isn't going to stop him* Letter sender, right? Sheepy: Aru: I couldn't do that! Arsé-kun: *Aru gets a text!* Sheepy: Aru: *She looks at her phone* Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] The answer is Yes! ;) Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] Snooping is bad, Teacher!! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] My hobby..... Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] It infringes on people's rights to privacy! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] ;) ;) ;) Next time any of us are gathering intentionally, I'll come get you myself Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] OK!! You promised!! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] I'll keep it! The ONLY exception will be an actual emergency, so you don't get hurt. I'm not dragging you into that mess. Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] Don't forget! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] If I forget, feel free to get revenge however you please! Sheepy: Aru: [Text: to Primo] I'm not the type to desire revenge. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Arthur could learn from you! Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] And I can learn a lot from Arthur! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Mutual learning! Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] He's here if you have anything you want to say to him. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] I love humanity inventing cell phones, it means I can annoy all of my family at once ;) Arthur, if you don't practice your magic, you'll get rusty. Sheepy: Aru:.....? Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Don't give me that look! Obviously you count! Sheepy: Aru: [text: to Primo] You're still snooping?! Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] I like seeing faces when I talk to people! What a crime! Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, Teacher has a message for you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Hm? Sheepy: Aru: He said.... Sheepy: Aru: "If you don't practice your magic, you'll get rusty". Arsé-kun: *Arthur rolls over in midair so he's upside down, so now he can't read the text message* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Must I? I already have enough trouble doing things as is. Sheepy: Aru: You'll be a bad influence if you don't. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] ¡ǝɯ dlǝɥ os ɹo ɹǝʌo ʞɔɐq ɟlǝsɹnoʎ uɹnʇ Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ................. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher... Arsé-kun: Primo: [Text: to Aru] Okay, okay, I'll stop! Make sure 14 sits down, he's bluffing. Thanks! Sheepy: Aru: Merlin... Sheepy: Aru: Teacher said that you're bluffing and that you should sit down. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nothing escapes him, huh? Arsé-kun: *Merlin does sit down. On Bedi.* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah? Arsé-kun: Merlin: :3 ? Sheepy: Bedi: You aren't feeling well after all? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe a little. Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Wait, one last thing! If someone doesn't manage to teach Cai something more than Spell of Explode Cup, we may have to wrangle 5 and 6. Now that's all, thanks! Sheepy: Aru: [Text: to Primo] His name is "Kay"... Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Let me have my fun where I can! Sheepy: Bedi: Please tell me when you aren't feeling well... I'll be here for you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: If you're sure! Sheepy: Aru: [Text: to Primo] Jaufre calls him the same thing. Sheepy: Bedi: I am! Arsé-kun: *Primo presumably makes a face.* Arsé-kun: Primo: [text: to Aru] Kay it is. Sheepy: Aru: Kay, Teacher says he'll spell your name right now. Sheepy: Aru:...Oh, right. And that we should try to teach you something more than exploding cups or 5 or 6 will be sent to teach you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Someone will be sent to teach me?! *he sits up* Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Sheepy: Aru:....They're both... um... Sheepy: Aru:....Very kind people. Arsé-kun: Merlin: "IM GONNA BLOW UP THE SUN!" ~Misyr. Sheepy: Aru: But they can be a little, um... destructive and loud. Sheepy: Aru: I don't think yu want them teaching you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Better than no one! Sheepy: Aru: I'm not so sure... Sheepy: Aru: Although, I suppose 6 uses his magic to make coffee so he can keep his hands free... So thee is something more to be learned from him than blowing things up. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He taught me a bunch more that I didn't know! Sheepy: Aru: But anything complicated from him... Well, his magic runs on understanding concepts! Sheepy: Aru:...So he says! Arsé-kun: Kay: Concept of "Not being left in Grif's dirt". Sheepy: Aru: I get the feeling that he's the prodigy type who picks things up easily but struggles to teach them! Sheepy: *Grif doesn't care about any of this conversation. His ears briefly perked up when he heard his name but he's more focused on the apple he's eating.* Arsé-kun: *what is he a fucking cat.* Sheepy: *In some ways* Arsé-kun: *Touche* Sheepy: Aru: By the way... Sheepy: Aru: Did you see the tree in his backyard? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Huh? Me? No. Sheepy: Aru: Oh. There's a koala in it usually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I missed a koala... Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are they so damn stupid? Sheepy: Aru: Well... Sheepy: Aru:...Do they really need to be smart? Sheepy: Aru: Also, um... Sheepy: Aru:....In comparison to their body size... Sheepy: Aru:....They have the smallest brain of any marsupial. Arsé-kun: Kay: Damn. I can't believe Merlin has competition. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin is not a marsupial. Arsé-kun: Kay: Close enough. Sheepy: Bedi: Is he really...? Sheepy: Bedi: ........ Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm callin' him a dumbass. Arsé-kun: *says local man who really hasnt been smart lately either* Sheepy: Bedi: I think Merlin is very smart. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I think Merlin could be held a little less tightly. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah? *He loosens his grip* My apologies... I forgot you were still here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How?? Sheepy: Bedi: You've been so quiet. Sheepy: Bedi: It's unlike you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yes, hello, I'd like to change my vote? Bedi has the object permanence of a koala. Sheepy: Bedi: Koalas... Sheepy: Bedi:.....probably don't have good object permanence. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gee, you think? Sheepy: Bedi: So I assume that it's an insult... Arsé-kun: Kay: I am teasing you, yes, good job! *he slow claps* Sheepy: Bedi: But I was focused on you. Not Merlin. Arsé-kun: Kay: Man, c'mon. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies, Merlin. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's fine! I thought it was funny. Arsé-kun: Kay: On the bright side, I know who you're smarter than, and I don't mean an average bear! Sheepy: Bedi: The average bear is incredibly intelligent. Sheepy: Bedi: I fear I could not compete with one in some areas... Arsé-kun: Kay: ........ Arsé-kun: Kay: Outside of math, you're smarter than I am! Sheepy: Bedi:...I am unsure of that... Sheepy: Bedi: I think we both have our strengths. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....... *kay flicks his bangs. the white one in specific* No, I think you are. Sheepy: Bedi:.....? heepy: Bedi: I cannot argue this without it resulting in a contest of who's dumber... That is not an effective use of our time nor energy. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Kay manages to, only using gestures, convey to Bedi that he feels Bad™ without Aru figuring it out. Nat 20 baybeeeeeeee* Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I take that last gesture back, that wouldn't help, actually it's been proven that makes me feel worse. Sheepy: Jauf: Hopefully you've learned some kinda lesson about risk from your experience! Arsé-kun: Kay: I learned that I'm goddamn stupid. Sheepy: Jauf: There's nothing necessarily wrong with heroics, you know. Arsé-kun: Kay: I am not equal to Mr. I-Can-Respawn. Sheepy: Jauf: Exactly what I was going to say! Sheepy: Jauf: So be more strategic about when you throw your life away. Arsé-kun: Kay: How is that supposed to help?! Sheepy: Jauf: Let's see... Sheepy: Jauf: Well, don't try to save the life of someone who can respawn in the future? Sheepy: Jauf: Don't run into a fight you can't win, either. Sheepy: Jauf: Which for you... Sheepy: Jauf:.....Is almost all of them. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yuup. Saw that coming. Arsé-kun: *This is not helping. Kay feels worse* Sheepy: Jauf:...Currently. Arsé-kun: Kay: *laying back down* Gee! Let me just magic up a way to survive! OH WAIT! Sheepy: Jauf: With proper training, you could be able to fight greater and greater foes. Of course, you're struggling to find a teacher for magic... Sheepy: Jauf:...But magic's only one possible weapon. Of course it's important to know how to handle a weapon, but if you learn how to read your opponents, the weapon you use won't matter as much. Sheepy: Jauf: It's why Grif keeps dying, too. He just lets attacks hit him because he doesn't bother reading his opponent. Sheepy: Jauf: Luckily for you... You know someone who's a professional strategist! Arsé-kun: Kay: Keep the blood smearing to a minimum and I'd love it. Sheepy: Jauf: I don't have much blood to lose right now. Arsé-kun: Kay: It'd be real hard to teach me if I'm hiding from you making a damn mess, too. Sheepy: Jauf: I can maybe even help with swords, too. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahaha, of course, of course! I'll keep the blood to a minimum, but don't expect me to go easy on you when it comes to teaching! Sheepy: Jauf: It'll be difficult without a physical body... but supposedly, my friend will help me in that area. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Kay's phone* Grasp it Firmly to not drop. Sheepy: Jauf: You said you would give me a body of my own if I didn't take Griflet's... Arsé-kun: Yog: That will take time, but I did say that. Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps I'll make a commission to speed it up. Sheepy: Jauf: Commission?? It's going to be my body, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Yog: Of course it will, but you're not my descendant, so it will take some extra work. Arsé-kun: Yog: I do have your remains, if that's what you're worried about. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Grandfather is occupied. I'm coming in. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Dad is coming to visit. Arsé-kun: *Yog strolls in from the kitchen, the usual hair cloud trailing behind him. Walking hazard* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Bedi:....I hope my parents don't think we have an intruder. Arsé-kun: Yog: I've spoken to them in the past. I'm sure at least one of them will remember a voice. Sheepy: Bedi:......I don't know that you should be so sure. Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't see myself being assaulted in the next ten minutes. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe not, then... Sheepy: Jauf: Have a seat, have a seat! Arsé-kun: Yog: If it happens beyond that, I don't care. I'm not going to look. *He plops down right in the middle of the floor. hazard* Sheepy: Aru: Did you come to see someone? Arsé-kun: Yog: No. I want to be here. Sheepy: Aru: I understand! Sheepy: Jauf: How about my king? Is he able to get a physical body as well? Arsé-kun: Yog: Spoilers. Sheepy: Jauf: Yet some people do not find spoilers upsetting. Sheepy: Jauf: Some people read the end of the book first to find out how it will end... Sheepy: Jauf:....Although I suppose this poses no impact on the ending. Sheepy: Jauf: Meanwhile... humans will try to flee from future, only to end up creating it through their own preventative measures! Arsé-kun: Yog: Don't be so negative. Humanity is not as simple as you believe it is. Sheepy: Jauf: But that's why you avoid revealing spoilers, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Yog: I don't want to change the course of things too early. I only step in if it is immediately heading somewhere bad. Arsé-kun: Yog: Deus ex machina, as it is. Sheepy: Jauf: Is that so... Sheepy: Jauf: As to be expected from my companion! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Yog: The only spoiler I will confirm is that you Will have a physical form eventually. Is that really a spoiler, though... Sheepy: Jauf: I do not let anything stand in my way. It is no spoiler to hear that. Arsé-kun: Yog: Nothing is in your way. You're currently a ghost that can go through things. Sheepy: Jauf: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: *Yog was sitting on that statement for over a week. Pros to future vision, preparing STUPID LINES* Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahahaha! It's true! Arsé-kun: Yog: I'm glad you liked it. I thought of that one last week. Sheepy: Jauf: No barrier will block my path! Sheepy: Aru: You're just like Teacher... Sheepy: Aru: You both use your visions of the future for things like that. Arsé-kun: Yog: I may be where he got that from, my apologies, but he much rathers to come up with them on the spot. Sheepy: Aru: I can see it... Arsé-kun: Yog: *jokingly over-posh Primo imitation* Why cheat when I can come up with it on the spot, or fail and regret my life decisions? Sheepy: Aru: That sounds like something he'd say! Sheepy: Aru:...Just not that last bit! He wouldn't openly admit that! Arsé-kun: Yog: I merely jest. He would not say that in any capacity. Sheepy: Aru: The others don't do that as much... Sheepy: Aru:....Although 3 would probably use that double of his as his straightman for his jokes... Arsé-kun: Yog: He has tried, it was not received well. Sheepy: Aru: Poor 3... Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Ah. Griflet, time's here. I've got a quest for you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes? Arsé-kun: Yog: .... .... I definitely did not forget to put it on the queue. Hold on one second. Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: *The quest menu pops up exactly one second later.* Sheepy: Grif: *He reads the quest* Arsé-kun: *Campus raid to find Key Items. Requestee cannot make the trip in safely* Sheepy: Grif: I see... I will do this. Sheepy: *Grif prepares himself and leaves for the campus. He retrieves the requested key items along with the optional quest items!* Arsé-kun: *Fantastic job! A+ ranking! Sure to get maximum reward money!* Sheepy: *Grif heads over to the client's home and knocks at the door!* Arsé-kun: Watson: Good evening. You work fast. Sheepy: Grif: It's evening... yes. Sheepy: Grif: Yet I did not make it so. No need to praise me for such things. Sheepy: Grif: I have brought the items you requested. Arsé-kun: *Watson opts to not correct this, and gladly takes the items. Grif is handed $200. That's a lot!* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... This will almost buy Kay a phone... maybe. Sheepy: Grif: Thank you... Continue to have an evening for a while longer... Yes. Sheepy: *Grif leaves, proud of himself. He did a good job!* Arsé-kun: Watson: ..... Hm. Arsé-kun: *Watson shuts the door and goes back into the living room* Sheepy: Holmes: He's already delivered it? Arsé-kun: Watson: He has. He really does work quickly. Sheepy: Holmes: My friend sends messahes quickly as well! Arsé-kun: Aza: I was sure to send it to fifteen human minutes before I was asked. Sheepy: Holmes: You're incredibly fast! Arsé-kun: Aza: *laying on the top of the couch, a stray tentacle or three behind it, watching Okita to an uncomfy degree* Right. So... When a human is sick enough, they're prohibited from contacting other humans? Sheepy: Holmes: Yes. The disease will spread otherwise. Arsé-kun: Aza: Why not simply imprison or kill them? Sheepy: Holmes: They have a right to live. Arsé-kun: Aza: Imprisonment can kill a human? Sheepy: Holmes: It can. Arsé-kun: Aza: How fragile. Sheepy: Holmes: One's health is closely linked with one's mind. Sheepy: Holmes: A loss of freedom can end up damaging their mental health... which in turn can damage their physical health. Arsé-kun: Aza: How utterly fragile. Like glass. Sheepy: Holmes: That's why you have to be gentle with them. Sheepy: Holmes: You can hurt them if you aren't careful. Arsé-kun: Aza: Earthlings in general tend to be so easy to break. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes, exactly Arsé-kun: Aza: You are one of those. Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose so... Sheepy: Holmes: I am human. Arsé-kun: Aza: That is an egotistical way to look at it. Having sentience isn't only a human trait. Sheepy: Holmes: That wasn't what I meant... Arsé-kun: Aza: Then I don't get it. Arsé-kun: Aza: The only difference between you and the most painfully average human is that you have more bones that can be broken. Sheepy: Holmes: How cruel! Arsé-kun: Aza: Am I incorrect? Sheepy: Holmes: I generally only have 216 bones available to be broken... Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: Or is it 206...? Sheepy: Holmes:...Watson, how many bones are inthe human body? Arsé-kun: Watson: 206. You have a few dozen extras. Sheepy: Holmes: I would rather not be reminded of that... Arsé-kun: Watson: As do I, but this isn't about that. Sheepy: Holmes: *He gives Watson a blank look* Sheepy: Holmes: Does it not all balance out in the end? Arsé-kun: Watson: .... Are you implying my missing parts balance out with my demonic features? Sheepy: Holmes: Don't they? Arsé-kun: Watson: They do not. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... Sheepy: Holmes: Have you ever foundba use for them? I see no use for mine. Sheepy: Holmes: I supposd I have never seen you use them... Maybe not. Arsé-kun: Watson: I have. You will when you're able to use them, I bet. Sheepy: Holmes:....I don't think so. Arsé-kun: *distant crashing noise. some idiot hit the garbage cans again.* Sheepy: Holmes:....What was that? *He gets off the sofa to go look* Arsé-kun: Watson: The garbage bins. Probably a raccoon or something. Sheepy: Holmes: I don't see anything out there. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *swings down, now upside-down at the window* Boo! Sheepy: Holmes: Ugh?! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Bonjour, bonjour~ Did you like my parking job and announcement of my arrival? Sheepy: Holmes: It's missing something. Arsé-kun: Watson: *not looking* what a large raccoon that is. it may have rabies. Sheepy: Holmes: The part where you clean up the mess you made...!!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: What mess? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Are you suggesting I would intentionally crash into full trash cans? Sheepy: Holmes: No. You're just bad at driving. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I can ride my bike fine, thank you! Sheepy: Holmes: *doubt* Sheepy: Holmes:....So you say. Arsé-kun: Lupin: How has your evening been? Raphael saw a stray god earlier and really asked "Is anyone going to adopt this?". Sheepy: Holmes:....Is this one like Il Fado de Rie too? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I'm disregarding the part where Death showed up and knew everyone involved. No. This one turns into a sheep and apparently breaks a lot of dishes. Sheepy: Holmes: There's little difference, then. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Misyr showed up, too. Too bad we can't watch that happen. Sheepy: Holmes: But my day has been fine, thank you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not for long. I'm here. Sheepy: Holmes: I would rather not hang around near Il for very long... Arsé-kun: Lupin: I didn't want to risk seeing Death again, even if it was the nice one today. Sheepy: Holmes: Nice one? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Skull helmet. I'm not risking it. Sheepy: Holmes: So not the one that one of Watson's patients was spreading rumors about. Arsé-kun: Lupin: No, that was his current student. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... I wasn't aware there was multiple. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Sure there are. A single guy can't handle it all. Sheepy is one, Crow is another. You know. The cat looking guy. Sheepy: Holmes: Crow.... Sheepy: Holmes:.......No, I don't remember anyone like that. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *good imitation* My cattle! Sheepy: Holmes:? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Huh, guess not. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Arsé-kun: Watson: Barok's fucking nephew? Sheepy: Holmes: He has one? Arsé-kun: *Watson just shakes his head* Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes, Sherlock, he does. Sheepy: Holmes:...Ah! I know! I remember him now. Sheepy: Holmes: The one with the mullet. Arsé-kun: Watson: That was his brother, and Crow's father. Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: It was a good guess. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ..... My point is, skull head death is a nice guy off the clock, and I bet he hates me sharing that, so here it is! Sheepy: Holmes: Aren't many people like that? Sheepy: Holmes: Like Mr. Reaper. Arsé-kun: Lupin: No, I'm fairly certain Mr. Reaper would shoot me on sight if given the chance. Sheepy: Holmes: Isn't he more of a sword user? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Exactly. Sheepy: Holmes: Now that I think of it... Sheepy: Holmes: Wouldn't Mr. Reaper be a more fitting name for this Crow fellow? Sheepy: Holmes: But it's too closely tied in my mind to Van Zieks at this point. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That'd be literal, yes. But it annoys Mr. Reaper. Sheepy: Holmes: That's why I call him that! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, I'm coming in~ Mouton's at a meeting so I have time to kill! Sheepy: Holmes: Welcome. Sheepy: Holmes: You just missed Griflet, actually. He was telling Watson that he isn't responsible for it being evening, so there's no reason to say "good evening" to him... Arsé-kun: *Lupin rights himself before easily opening the window despite the locks.* Arsé-kun: Lupin: .... Bless him, trying his best. Sheepy: Holmes: ....? Sheepy: Holmes:....It must have been a bird. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non. That was me. Anyway~ Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh, have I not..? Arsé-kun: *Lupin considers taking his shirt off to show Holmes something, but sees Watson giving him one hell of a glare* Arsé-kun: Lupin: You don't mind stray feathers, do you? Sheepy: Holmes: No. Arsé-kun: *Lupin pops his wings out! Small, black and feathery! But not burnt. That's important.* Sheepy: Holmes:....Wings...? Arsé-kun: *Lupin follows this trick up by unbuckling a plants leg belt. You fool. That's not a belt at all! That's a tail with a belt buckle!* Arsé-kun: Lupin: That was starting to cramp! Sheepy: Holmes: ?! Sheepy: Holmes: You're not human...? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non~~ Sheepy: Holmes: That's very surprising. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I'm a very good actor, you understand! Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... Sheepy: Holmes: You really are. Sheepy: Holmes: It's a huge shock! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I do like to surprise my audience~ Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha, that's very like you! Arsé-kun: Aza: *from behind the couch* I see why you insist on being human now. You and they have the same tendency to assume that anything similar is another of their kind. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... I suppose I am guilty of that. Sheepy: Holmes: ....But I am human. Arsé-kun: *Lupin is considering this* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Eh, that's close enough. Sheepy: Holmes:? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Ain't it that humans and angels have the same base, or did I learn that one wrong..? Sheepy: Holmes: How would I know? Arsé-kun: Watson: That is wildly incorrect. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha... Watson, you know a lot, don't you? Arsé-kun: Watson: Someone in this house has to. Sheepy: Holmes: Ahahaha! Not me! The second I no longer need information, I forget it! Arsé-kun: Watson: You would die so quickly in a foreshadowing-heavy series. Sheepy: Holmes: Good thing your books are not. They don't follow the rules of mystery novels at all! Arsé-kun: Watson: Gee, I wonder why, Holmes. Sheepy: Holmes:.....*thinking* Arsé-kun: *Lupin is just hanging out. Just vibing.* Sheepy: Holmes: It's the fact I don't tell you anything until I'm sure of it. Arsé-kun: Watson: Exactly. Sheepy: Holmes: And why would I? Sheepy: Holmes: If I was wrong, you'd believe me and then be disappointed in me when the truth came to light. Arsé-kun: Watson: You're allowed to be wrong, Sherlock. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... Sheepy: Holmes: Good, good! Because there are many subjects I know nothing about! Sheepy: Holmes: For example... Sheepy: Holmes: Astronomy! Arsé-kun: Aza: there are stars in space. Sheepy: Holmes: There's even a few in our solar system! Arsé-kun: Aza: ...... Sheepy: Holmes:.....? Arsé-kun: Aza: *doing nothing* You don't deserve the sun for that statement. Sheepy: Holmes: No one deserves ownership of the whole sun... Arsé-kun: Lupin: *exasperated* Holmes, the sun is the only star we have in the entire system. Sheepy: Holmes:....... Sheepy: Holmes: Then.... the other ones. Sheepy: Holmes: They're not even in our solar system? Sheepy: Holmes:.....I wonder how many stars there are in the universe... Probably millions. Arsé-kun: Aza: Humans do not have a number for that. Sheepy: Holmes: Really? Arsé-kun: Aza: If they do, I don't know it. Sheepy: Holmes: Are they truly so bright that we can see them from here? Arsé-kun: Aza: Yes. Sheepy: Holmes: That's... incredibly impressive! I never knew stars could be so interesting! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: *Watson's just glad he's learning.* Sheepy: Holmes: What else do you know about space? Arsé-kun: Aza: *This is something he Knows about!!!!* It's very cold. Sheepy: Holmes: Despite the Sun being there? Arsé-kun: Aza: Only close to a star is it warm. Arsé-kun: Aza: Earth is in a very good spot for this. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmmm... So Earth is close to the Sun... Sheepy: Holmes: Is the Moon warm? Arsé-kun: Aza: Sometimes. Only on the bright side. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmm... Arsé-kun: *Lupin had his fill of Vibes and finds a corner to take a nap in. He has time.* Arsé-kun: *Lupin chose a poor time because now a wolf is pressing against the front window and making wolf noises. No, wait. That's just Ignis* Sheepy: Holmes: Another raccoon? Arsé-kun: Watson: Clearly. Sheepy: Holmes: They're very active tonight. Arsé-kun: Aza: I have been informed on what a raccoon is. That is not a raccoon. Arsé-kun: Aza: That is a dog. Sheepy: Holmes: ...? *He turns around* It's Ignis. Arsé-kun: Ignis: *muffled by window* I'M LOST. Sheepy: Holmes: Lost...? Arsé-kun: Ignis: How's a guy to find his way around if it all smells different?! Sheepy: Holmes: Well... Sheepy: Holmes:......GPS? Arsé-kun: Ignis: I can't just tell my phone to find Il! Sheepy: Holmes: Il is at Raphael's home as always I'm sure. Sheepy: Holmes: Do you know his address? Arsé-kun: Ignis: No? Why would I? What use does a wolf have for that? Sheepy: Holmes:..... Sheepy: Holmes: To use GPS? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Okay, fine, where's that lil nutcase live? Sheepy: Holmes:..........You live there. You should know your own address. Arsé-kun: *Watson sighs and gives Ignis an envelope with the address written on it through a door flap. An envelope because it's on hand* Arsé-kun: Watson: You couldn't just tell him? Or did you forget. Sheepy: Holmes:.... Sheepy: Holmes: The time..... is not now! Arsé-kun: Watson: Just say you forgot. Sheepy: Holmes: ...... Sheepy: Holmes: I forgot. Arsé-kun: Watson: Please at least remember that it's purple and just outside of town. In case something ever happens. Sheepy: Holmes:..... Arsé-kun: Watson: Please? Sheepy: *Holmes will remember none of that.* Sheepy: Holmes: I will remember it. Arsé-kun: Watson: I swear. Sheepy: Holmes: Yes? Arsé-kun: Watson: If you forget again, I'm going to torment you. Sheepy: Holmes: How? It is difficult to torment me... Arsé-kun: Watson: I can hold your musical talent for ransom. Sheepy: Holmes: N-no!! Arsé-kun: Watson: That's what I thought. Sheepy: Holmes: My Stradivarius.... Arsé-kun: Aza: ? Sheepy: Holmes: It is a rare, expensive violin... but I bought it for a fraction of its price because the seller didn't know its worth! Arsé-kun: Aza: I would like to hear it. My court only usually has flutes and drums. Arsé-kun: *lupins hopes to take a fucking nap; tanking by the minute* Sheepy: Holmes: I could play it for you sometime. Arsé-kun: Aza: You could. Sheepy: Holmes: When would you like to hear it? Arsé-kun: Aza: Whenever. Sheepy: Holmes: Tomorrow, then. Lupin is trying to sleep... Sheepy: Holmes: Lupin, why don't you sleep in the guest room tonight? Sheepy: Holmes: You seem tired. Arsé-kun: *It takes Lupin a hot minute to register words* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Eh? That'd be neat, merci. Sheepy: Holmes: You know where it is, right? Arsé-kun: Lupin: M-hm. Sheepy: Holmes: Please rest well, and let us know if you need anything. Arsé-kun: *Lupin drags himself out of scene* Arsé-kun: *Aza wonders if this is his fault. Most likely yes. Very likely yes. Everything is technically Aza's fault* Arsé-kun: *Anyway! Ignis! Woof on a mission! Woof on a mission! Woof gets sidetracked and buys another burger for the road. Woof on a m* Sheepy: *Burgers are good! I would buy a burger* Arsé-kun: *I would also buy a burger* Sheepy: *Upon getting home, Ignis gets glomped by a very worried Il!* Arsé-kun: Ignis: ?! Sheepy: Il: Ignis...!! I was worried you'd eaten a poisonous berry and died! Arsé-kun: Ignis: Everything smelled different! I got lost! Sheepy: Il: Lost? Sheepy: Il:.......But I am capable of tracking anyone with ease. Arsé-kun: Ignis: But you weren't there! Sheepy: Il: I have a phone... Arsé-kun: Ignis: ........ Arsé-kun: Ignis: ......................... Arsé-kun: Ignis: I coulda called you, couldn't I. Sheepy: Il: Yes. Or texted! Arsé-kun: Ignis: <------------ Dum Sheepy: Il: I am just happy to see you return home safely... Arsé-kun: Ignis: I got you fries Sheepy: Il: A gift? For me? Arsé-kun: *Ignis has given you food! The highest form of compliment!* Sheepy: Il: Ah...! Arsé-kun: *He ate half of them already but that's not the point here!!!* Sheepy: Il: You're willing to share? Arsé-kun: Ignis: It's not like I bought them just for you or something *yes he did* Sheepy: Il: That's what tsunderes say. You really are like an LI! Arsé-kun: Ignis: I ain't dating no one! Sheepy: Il: That's too bad... Sheepy: Il: I would like to see you fall in love! Arsé-kun: Ignis: I'd probably eat them or something! Arsé-kun: *raph would like to agree with il, for the record* Sheepy: Il: You wouldn’t try to eat someone… would you? Arsé-kun: Ignis: Normally no! Sheepy: Il: So there is no need to worry. Arsé-kun: Ignis: *sniff, sniff* Did we have a lot of people here? I smell a whole lot! Sheepy: Il: We have a new guest. A sheep. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Sheep.... Sheepy: Il: Who else… Sheepy: Il: Lupin, his son… Misyr… Raphael is with a guest. Arsé-kun: Ignis: Oh, Misyr is here... Why's he here? Sheepy: Il: Oh, his friend is here. Arsé-kun: Ignis: He has those? Sheepy: Il: Noah… I think. Sheepy: Il: He was one of the few survivors of the flood. Arsé-kun: Ignis: So an old coot? Sheepy: Il: *He sits at the table and starts eating the french fries he was gifted* Arsé-kun: *Ignis starts eating his third burger of the hour* Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, in the other room...* Arsé-kun: Raph: --No, no. I won't interrupt you. Say what you need to. Sheepy: ???: It took so long for me to find him… but I fear I will be unable to interact with him again. He seems to hate me, yet I do not understand why… Sheepy: ???: … I was helping him. It was not my fault their actions broke the rules. How can I speak to him again? Sheepy: ???: How can I explain I am faultless in this situation… Arsé-kun: Raph: Simple. You're not. Arsé-kun: Raph: Yes, you did not cause this, but you did aggravate it in a way that upset Il. Arsé-kun: Raph: Were they in the wrong? Yes. Arsé-kun: Raph: But murder was unnecessary. I could have punished them and that would have been the end of it. Sheepy: ???: Their discovery was too dangerous… and it’s impossible to unknow something. Sheepy: ???: Our punishment was necessary. Arsé-kun: Raph: I can see where you're coming from. You thought Il knowing love would prevent him from doing his job. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm happy to report that it most certainly does not. Sheepy: ???: Love… he does not need such a thing, does he…? … But they found a way to shut him down, essentially. They could have spread that knowledge everywhere… Arsé-kun: Raph: Again, I could have handled that aspect. Forcing Il to commit unnecessary murder outside of his proper job was unnecessary. Sheepy: ???: He was enacting judgement on them. That’s his job. Arsé-kun: Raph: No superiors gave orders. You chose to do that. Sheepy: ???: He was created for that exact purpose…! Arsé-kun: Raph: That was cited as an abuse of power and then never addressed. I liked those angels, you know. Sheepy: ???: ……….. I had to do it. He would have lived in danger otherwise. Arsé-kun: Raph: We could have easily had the knowledge wiped. It was not a hard concept. Sheepy: ???: …What? Arsé-kun: Raph: As much as I disdain it, the knowledge could have simply been stripped away by force. Murder is not the answer to everything. Sheepy: ???: …….. Sheepy: ???: ………You can’t be serious. Arsé-kun: Raph: I am very serious. Arsé-kun: Raph: I understand how you understood it, so I am willing to forgive. Il, however, I highly doubt will. Sheepy: ???: ……… Sheepy: ???: But we are two halves of a whole… Arsé-kun: Raph: Sometimes those halves don't get along well. It happens. Sheepy: ???: We cannot properly function without each other… Arsé-kun: Raph: Strangely enough, you functioned well enough to survive on your own. Sheepy: ???: … Let me rephrase it. Sheepy: ???: He cannot function properly without me. Sheepy: ???: And so I worry about him… Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm going to stop you there. He has difficulty with fine motor coordination tasks, but he has been functioning quite well as of recently. Sheepy: ???: By imitating others. Sheepy: ???: Is that truly him? Or just a mask he puts on? Arsé-kun: Raph: It is both. He's using it as a way to discover himself. Everyone has masks of sorts, why is he different? Sheepy: ???: Even his name… is just taken from a fictional character. Can you really call that him? Arsé-kun: Raph: He does not want to be called his old name. We are treating this the same you would as someone that is Trans- You don't question it. Sheepy: ???: ………… *mumbling* …choo choo? Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh, I get to explain a human concept I adore! You know how occasionally Sandalphon would be asked to assign a human baby the wrong gender concept? Humans wised up to it finally, and they're able to correct it. Sheepy: ???: …? Arsé-kun: Raph: They can change their genders, merely how they're referred or even physically. It's fascinating and I'm so proud of them. Sheepy: ???: I do not pay attention to the affairs of other angels unless they are committing wrongdoings… Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, you're on Earth now, so you better pay attention to Earth trends. Sheepy: ???: Human beings also hold no interest for me. Arsé-kun: Raph: Get out, get a hobby! You have a whole lifetime! Sheepy: ???: Hobby…? How can I? Sheepy: ???: I’ve been worried sick about him… Arsé-kun: Raph: Try things out! If you don't like it, that's fine! Try something else! I'd ask him to explain games to you, but I don't think he appreciates you being here at all, Solly. Sheepy: ???: I am not interested in getting a hobby. Arsé-kun: Raph: It'd be good for you, I think. Sheepy: ???: My wellbeing is unimportant. Sheepy: ???: The only thing that is important to me is him. Arsé-kun: Raph: That is... ... I can't just call it toxic, that wouldn't be correct, but it's really not good. Sheepy: ???: …? Arsé-kun: Raph: You have room to grow as your own person, Solitus. You don't need to attach yourself to him at all times. Sheepy: Solitus: How can I when all this time, my role has been to be his partner? I was created for that explicit purpose… Arsé-kun: Raph: Heaven fell, Solitus. We can choose to do what we want now. Jumping in is scary, I know. Take your time with it. Arsé-kun: Raph: I'm willing to help you out. Just... Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't think Il will. Sheepy: Solitus: ………I don’t understand. Why must he despise me? I did it so he wouldn’t be hurt further…. Everyone was so cowardly that they refused to speak with him unless he was incapable of doing anything. It made me angry. He never asked for his role, and they were faulting him for it. Arsé-kun: Raph: I agree with most of that, actually. He wasn't treated right by anyone, yes. That's absolutely correct. But you did something that crossed a boundary and that he didn't like. Sheepy: Solitus: Can I do nothing to repair our relationship…? Arsé-kun: Raph: That's not up to me. As much as I'd like to see you both getting along? It's not my choice. Sheepy: Solitus: I understand. Arsé-kun: Raph: ..... Can we take this meeting outside? I have the sudden feeling that a laser is being charged. Sheepy: Il: Raphael… Arsé-kun: Raph: I am in the crossfire. Do not shoot. Sheepy: Il: Raphael… You need to move. Arsé-kun: Raphael: What kind of protagonist kills a side character? We're leaving the scene. Sheepy: Il: … It’s no longer safe if he’s found me… Arsé-kun: Raph: He had no reason to know you were in this very building, please stop charging. I enjoy living. Sheepy: Il: … Okay. I will stop charging. Sheepy: *…He’sa FIEREN HIS LAZARRRRR at Raph and Solitus!* Arsé-kun: *Raph shoves Solitus out of the way!* Sheepy: Solitus: W-Why would you…?! Raphael… Sheepy: Il: … I missed. Sheepy: Il: It’s fine… I won’t miss again. Arsé-kun: Raph: .... *coughs out a bit of smoke* You did not. Do not fire again. Sheepy: Il: I will not fire again… I have other mechanisms that you will be unable to block him from. Arsé-kun: Raph: In the situation of forgiveness being a *cough* form of love, I am not allowing you to ki*cough, hack* Arsé-kun: Raph: .... Do not harm your friends trying to kill this man. Sheepy: Solitus: Raphael, are you badly hurt…?! Thank you for shielding me, but you should have thought of yourself first! Arsé-kun: Raph: I can take it. I've gotten hit by worse from him. You'd better take your leave. Sheepy: Solitus: … I will. Thank you… *he flees!* Arsé-kun: Raph: ....As for you. Sheepy: Il: …………. Arsé-kun: Raph: I don't attack your guests. I especially do not interrupt trying to clean things up so that you do not have to see him again. Arsé-kun: Raph: And I keep telling you nOT TO LASER INDOORS. Sheepy: Il: Raphael… Arsé-kun: Raph: I know! You hate him! I know! Arsé-kun: Raph: I banned him from seeing you for a reason, bud! Sheepy: Il: You should not have blocked him. Arsé-kun: Raph: Love as a form of forgiveness. He did not deserve death. He is suffering enough. Sheepy: Il: Love… Arsé-kun: Raph: You can hate without killing. Sheepy: Il: Yes… but I don’t need to. Arsé-kun: Raph: Your other methods would hurt everyone around you. Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't drag Ignis into our mess. Sheepy: Il: I cannot help that. Arsé-kun: Raph: Consequences, Il. You can help it by not doing that. Sheepy: Il: I can’t… Arsé-kun: Raph: You can. You didn't attack a second time, so you absolutely can stop yourself. Good job on that, by the way. Sheepy: Il: *He doesn’t seem happy about the praise* Arsé-kun: Raph: Now, what are we going to do here. I've been nuked, and I got no heals at the moment. Sheepy: Il: ……. Sheepy: Il: I can’t help that… Arsé-kun: Raph: Misyr can't heal, and Ignis is a wolf. What a situation. Sheepy: Il: Jospital. Arsé-kun: Raph: What is a human hospital going to do..? Sheepy: Il: Are you requesting my help? Arsé-kun: Raph: I am. Let me sit down. Sheepy: Il: …? Sheepy: Il: Chair… Sheepy: Il: Where can I find one… Arsé-kun: *A chair is pressed up against Il. Here. Here, take this* Sheepy: *Il looks at it before moving it over to Raph* Arsé-kun: *Raph plops into it. A cloud of ash forms briefly. Pomph* Sheepy: *Misyr finally arrives* Sheepy: Misyr: Hey, is everyone alright!? Arsé-kun: Raph: No. Il decided my guest was illegal and fired. Sheepy: Misyr: Il...!! ...No, that's just like him. Are you okay!? Arsé-kun: Raph: Burnt, but I'll live. Sheepy: Misyr: What can I do....... Arsé-kun: *Misyr is bumped with a chair. Do we need another chair* Sheepy: Misyr: Thank you... do you need a second chair? Arsé-kun: Raph: Why would I need a second chair...? Sheepy: Misyr: ....................... Arsé-kun: *The chair is put down right there. Noah tries to sit down. Noah misses the chair. Noah is having a time* Sheepy: Misyr: Just trying to help...... Arsé-kun: Raph: I appreciate it, but help your friend, too. Sheepy: Misyr: ? Sheepy: *Misyr looks over* Arsé-kun: *Noah is still on the floor looking sheepish. I Have Made a Mistake* Sheepy: Misyr: Did you fall off the chair? *He helps Noah up* Arsé-kun: *Noah is grateful.* Sheepy: *Il has left. He doesn't feel guilty* Arsé-kun: *BACK TO WHO MATTRS* Arsé-kun: Kay: *on the floor* THIS SUCKS. Sheepy: Corneus: *He walks in and looks at the mess of broken plastic cups* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I'll clean it up later. Sheepy: Corneus:....How did you break these? Arsé-kun: Kay: Trying to figure out magic is hard. Sheepy: Corneus: ...Well, good luck. I have no knowledge on the matter. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks.. Sheepy: Corneus: Have you tried asking Merlin? Arsé-kun: Kay: N' interrupting him and Bedi? Nope. Sheepy: Corneus: He probably has homework to finish... Sheepy: Corneus: What are you trying to accomplish? Sheepy: Corneus: Presumably your goal isn't to shatter all of our cups... Sheepy: Corneus: Maybe if you try explaining it, you'll figure out where your mistake is. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm just trying to move the damn things. It takes all the focus I got just to do that, and then it explodes. Arsé-kun: *(using too much power and no concept of where the magic is going. he has discovered the merlin blowing himself up problem)* Sheepy: Corneus: So it's like when someone tugs at something stuck with all of their might and it finally comes loose. Sheepy: Corneus: Hmm... Sheepy: Corneus: If you practice, won't you have to use less force? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't wanna blow up everything in the house, pops. Sheepy: Corneus: Have you tried something lighter? Like a leaf? Starting small? Arsé-kun: Kay: No... But I don't wanna start a fire! Sheepy: Corneus: So it cannot be flammable... and it has to be lightweight... Sheepy: Corneus:......... Sheepy: Corneus: I slept through a movie about a character using their mind to move things... Sheepy: Corneus: Supposedly, they trained with cereal. Sheepy: Corneus: Cereal dust is incredibly flammable... but maybe a damp cheerio wouldn't go up in flames. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure do love the smell of burnt ass cheerios in the morning. Sheepy: Corneus: It may not turn out badly. You haven't tried it yet, have you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Not yet. Sheepy: Corneus: Don't give up before you've tried it. Arsé-kun: Kay: I guess. I guess I'll clean this up now. Sheepy: Corneus: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up and cleans up.* Sheepy: Corneus: It was three, wasn't it? I'll make sure to buy more. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sorry. Sheepy: Corneus: No, no, it's fine. Sheepy: Corneus: Just be careful not to hurt yourself. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm trying not to. Arsé-kun: *Kay takes his dad's advice and starts trying to move cereal instead. He.... sets it on fire. Again.* Sheepy: Grif: *loom* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey. I can't move anything but I made a fire. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Sheepy: Grif: So you could make marshmallows... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... You know? Maybe! Sheepy: Grif: Kay is very talented... Amazing. Arsé-kun: Kay: .. .. Y'know, okay, sure. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Actually. Hold on. Arsé-kun: *Kay gets up and starts looking around the kitchen. looting.* Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: What are you looking for? Arsé-kun: Kay: You ever have smores, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: Smores? Arsé-kun: Kay: Guess not. You're about to! Sheepy: Grif: Smores... Sheepy: Grif:.....It must be a vegetable. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not even close. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Arsé-kun: *Kay makes sure to open the window and turn on every available fan in the kitchen before sitting back down with the Goods* Arsé-kun: *Kay sets up smores, grabs a marshmallow, and lights it in his hand. He's then surprised this worked* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey. I actually did it. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... looks tasty.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't you dare. We're gonna use this. Sheepy: Grif: Kay is very talented... he burns yet doesn't burn... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Hey, yeah, you're right. What the fuck's that about? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Figure it out later! Arsé-kun: *Kay creates a Smore and offers it to Grif* Sheepy: Grif: ....? Arsé-kun: Kay: Smore. For you. Sheepy: Grif: The marshmallow... Sheepy: Grif: It's squished.... Arsé-kun: Kay: Y... yes? Sheepy: Grif: *He accepts the smores and tries it* Sheepy: Grif:....Tasty. Arsé-kun: Kay: Want another? Sheepy: Grif:.....Can I? Arsé-kun: *Kay just sets up more smores and lights more 'mallows. He's decided not to question how he isn't burning himself. Fuck it.* Sheepy: Grif: Maybe you have an affinity for fire. Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably. Didn't the original guy also use fire? Sheepy: Grif: Original guy? Sheepy: Grif: Who is that? Arsé-kun: Kay: Sir Cai. Jauf's guy. Sheepy: Grif: Dad knows more about them than me. Sheepy: Grif: But I don't know if he's sleeping or avoiding the cold... Sheepy: Jauf: Did you want to know more about him? Arsé-kun: Kay: And so he appears. Yeah, sure. Sheepy: Jauf: Of course I would like to talk about my best friend... Sheepy: *Jauf starts rambling about Cai* Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... .... *well, now he can't talk because Jauf is. More smores it is* Sheepy: Jauf: Ah, hold on, fighting with fire? Well, I suppose he could, but that's not really his main thing... Arsé-kun: Kay: So either me doing this is completely coincidental or I inherited something. Sheepy: Jauf: Cai isn't biologically related to my king... Arsé-kun: Kay: Did Sir Cai have children? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! Sheepy: Jauf: I hope my son ended up being friends with his children... Sheepy: Jauf: But you're descended from my king, aren't you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Apparently so, so either somethin' happened somewhere down the line or somebody's a bitch ass liar. Sheepy: Jauf: You've decided this purely because you have an affinity for fire? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you have any better ideas? Sheepy: Jauf: Of course! Sheepy: Jauf: Have you heard of RPGs before? Arsé-kun: Kay: Of course I have. I'm not Grif. Sheepy: Jauf: Well, in RPGs, there's different classes... Arsé-kun: Kay: The words "It's the fate of all Kay's to be skipped over" plays in my head. My character class is Cai. Sheepy: Jauf:....For example, warriors, healers, mages... and so on. Mages can have affinities for certain areas of magic based on their personality, experiences, or genetics... Sheepy: Jauf: Red mages are fairly popular in these games. They have an affinity for fire, and they tend to be aggressive in nature. Arsé-kun: Kay: Aren't mages always easy to kill? Sheepy: Jauf: Aren't you? Arsé-kun: Kay: .......... Arsé-kun: Kay: .......... Okay, thanks for the reminder. Sheepy: Jauf: Ahahahahaha, of course, of course! Anything for you, Cai! *...He genuinely thinks he helped.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... He is very oblivious sometimes. Arsé-kun: Kay: The kettle calling the pot black, I see. Sheepy: Jauf: You're the oblivious one! Sheepy: Jauf/Grif: The pot on the stove is silver! Sheepy: Jauf:....Is what he'd say, yes?! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: Well. Called the fuck out, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Horrible, awful! How is reading my thoughts...? Sheepy: Jauf: Is that what you would call this? Arsé-kun: Yog: Unfair, he is based on you so of course you would be able to predict. *he is here now and just takes the marshmallow bag. sweets* Sheepy: Jauf: I wouldn't consider it unfair. Sheepy: Jauf: He's a little older than I was when I would run into battles without a care in the world, nearly die, and then rush back in the moment I was all patched up... Arsé-kun: Yog: Exactly. You understand. *he takes a handful of marshmallows and puts the bag back* Sheepy: Jauf: He acts embarrassingly cringy like I did back then! *...He seems enthusiastic about this, at least* Arsé-kun: Yog: So there is room for improvement and growth. And cringe. Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Pain... Arsé-kun: Yog: And pain too, yes. Sheepy: Grif: Am I embarrassing, Dad? Arsé-kun: Yog: No. Learning language nuances takes time. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Arsé-kun: Yog: That being said, you could stand to put some effort into that category. Sheepy: Grif: I try... Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 2 Arsé-kun: *Local man too excited about using magic (?) to realize that hes ALSO burning through his energy reserves. Local man just got smacked with an empty tank directly in the jaw (figurative). Local man eats shit and dies (figurative).* Sheepy: Grif: Kay? Napping at the table is bad for your back. Sheepy: Jauf: As if back pain is the biggest of his worries! Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Kay: *wincing* Nobody told me magic hurt this much... Sheepy: Grif: Ah? Hurt? Arsé-kun: Yog: Ran out of MP and continued trying. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't you "wow" me like I should know better. Sheepy: Grif: ........*thinking* Sheepy: Grif:....You can have an expired potion. Arsé-kun: Kay: Ew. Sheepy: Grif: A gift. To you. *He pushes it at Kay* Arsé-kun: Kay: This looks like bog water Sheepy: Grif: Potion. Arsé-kun: Yog: You would have had a proper potion if you would have stopped eating the ingredients earlier. Sheepy: Jauf: His potion making skills aren't very good... Sheepy: Grif:....I'll do better. Arsé-kun: *Kay considers the potion and decides against it* Arsé-kun: *Everything gets sidetracked because Yog starts showing them funny neopets. Kay reconsiders the potion* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: *Kay finally takes the potion to end the pain. 5 mp restored. It tastes like cardboard and a penny.* Sheepy: Grif: Are you better now? Arsé-kun: Kay: A little. Thanks. Sheepy: Grif: Good. Sheepy: Grif: Next time... uhhh... Sheepy: Grif: You can have a better one. Maybe. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't wanna say I'll look forward to it, but I guess I will. Arsé-kun: *Skip ahead. Everyone hangs out for a few more hours doing dumb stupid shit until like 11 pm. Move on* Arsé-kun: Kay: *trudging past Artair's room* You don't need your lights on full blast, idiot. Arsé-kun: Artair: *possibly sneezing* fhtagn Arsé-kun: *Kay presumes this is a sneeze and not what he thought it was. Why would it be?* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Arsé-kun: Kay: What now? Sheepy: Grif:.....He's not very good at Rlyehian. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Arsé-kun: Kay: That really was, wasn't it. Arsé-kun: Kay: We're gonna uhhhhhhhhhhhh check on that? He shouldn't know that. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Ask him how he knows. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm gonna. Arsé-kun: *Grif gets dragged along anyway. Too bad. This event is plot-important* Arsé-kun: *Kay and Grif are easily able to see Artair's screen. That's not english, buds* Sheepy: Grif: Artair... How do you know that? Arsé-kun: *Artair doesn't answer. Can't you see he's Busy Reading?* Sheepy: Grif:......... Sheepy: *Grif, like a cat, shoves his head in the way* Sheepy: Grif: Are you interested in Cthulhu? Arsé-kun: Artair: .... Huh? *he blinks and looks at Grif* No? You're the third person who's mentioned that today.. Sheepy: Grif: Yet you were reading about him. Did you know that? Arsé-kun: Artair: ..? ?? Arsé-kun: Artair: I did look it up just for basic info, yeah, but- Arsé-kun: Artair: ... When did it get so late? Sheepy: Grif: So you weren't speaking and reading Rlyehian intentionally? Arsé-kun: Artair: I what? Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Does Cthulhu have a hold on you? Arsé-kun: Artair: Bedi and Merlin asked that too! Arsé-kun: Artair: ...... Weird. Sheepy: Grif: You may be like Mortimer, then... Arsé-kun: *Artair brings up the message Bedi sent him, being a direct screencap of merlin texting "ASK ARTAIR IF CTHULHU I PROMISE REASON FOR THIS ASK WHEN I GET BACK i am doing a CONCERN" and the follow up* Sheepy: Grif:......... Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... Arsé-kun: Kay: And Merlin didn't think he should tell anyone fucking else? Or Bedi, apparently? Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Do you need me to read it, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: *Kay reads it out to Grif, doing a good imitation of Bedi but purposefully making Merlin sound like an idiot.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, I don't make you sound like an idiot! Sheepy: Grif: Merlin.... Sheepy: Grif: What can we do about this? I should tell Dad... Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll do it. He's still there, I think. Sheepy: Grif: Thanks. Arsé-kun: *Kay rushes out of the room. He is very stressed, and rightfully so* Arsé-kun: Merlin: But yeah. When I just meant to teleport to Arty that one time, I ended up on Rlyeh instead, and grampa had to get me. Several grampas. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun: Merlin: According to grampa Mint, there'd need to be a connection there, so, like, Sheepy: Grif: I don't know how to break the connection. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't either. Arsé-kun: *Artair tries to look around Grif's head so he can close whatever tab he had open* Sheepy: Grif: But we probably have to be fast... Arsé-kun: Merlin: There's probably one hell of a reason big green's such a well known name. Arsé-kun: *Artair just looks distressed* Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. We always solve it eventually. Arsé-kun: Artair: Says the hero of the slasher film, right before shit goes wrong. Sheepy: Grif: You are very pessimistic for a man with no choice but to stay optimistic... Sheepy: Grif: Deciding that everything will go wrong and that you're doomed... Sheepy: Grif:...Doesn't bring you closer to the solution. Probably. Arsé-kun: Artair: Grif, aren't you the guy who tried to give up the other day? Arsé-kun: Artair: ... Is that too rude? I'm sorry. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Grif: That was me two days ago. I'm okay now. Arsé-kun: Artair: Glad to hear that, at least. Sheepy: Grif: I had a rock. It was tasty. Sheepy: Grif: Now I'm happy. Sheepy: Grif: But, uhhhh... Sheepy: Grif: There is probably a solution somewhere. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Other than hitting the problem with a giant boat. There's gotta be a better solution. Sheepy: Grif: Everything can be solved by tearing your foes to shreds. Sheepy: Grif: Squid... is probably good cooked. Hmm... Maybe we should threaten his mustache. Sheepy: Grif: It's what makes him Cthulhu, I think. Arsé-kun: *Despite your best attempts, Artair is still distressed* Sheepy: Grif: Maybe Nodens can threaten him into letting you go. Sheepy: Grif: Speaking of which... Sheepy: Grif: He's on the mind currently because Uncle got hunted down by him again. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Which one? Sheepy: Grif: Nyarlathotep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sucks to suck. Sheepy: Grif: This is normal for them. Sheepy: Grif: Like Peter Rabbit and the bald man. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sucks to be a sucker that has suckers. Get fucked, ink bitch. *he's back* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, your dad sucks ass. Miss me with that Spoiler shit. Sheepy: Grif: Spoilers? So we can solve it. Maybe. Probably. Arsé-kun: Kay: How, though? We're a few dudes and you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Again, which one? Sheepy: Grif: Nyarlathotep. Sheepy: Grif: I cannot name thebother one. Sheepy: Grif: But he may help as well. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, Pissbitch. Sheepy: Grif: Stuart. Arsé-kun: Kay: Minion fucker 420. Sheepy: Grif: That's what Uncle Nyar called him. Sheepy: Grif: By the way... What is a minion? Arsé-kun: *Artair pushes Grif's head out of the way and speed of light closes the tab before doing a basic search to show Grif what a minion is* Sheepy: Grif: ........ It's perfect for him. I must find a minion for Uncle later. Where do they naturally spawn? Arsé-kun: Artair: They're not real. They're from a movie series. Arsé-kun: Kay: Buy a plush from goddamn luvmart. Sheepy: Grif: Luvmart... Yes. I will go there tomorrow.

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c.AU 14

oh forgot to post. oop

(^this was the last line done b4 pause)