The Director&#x27;s right hand.

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

“…Red.”

-> …ah. Yep, she’s an alternate version of Ignia.

“…”

-> She glances around, still tensed.

“What… is this place?”

*Cosmic Cog seems to visibly perk up slightly at the name.*

"... Oh! ... I am familiar with another timeline's you, then. ... It appears that either I accidentally wandered a bit too far, or you ended up in my vicinity on accident. ... I forgot as to if I was going anywhere in specific, my apologies."

*There is a very awkward sounding attempt of a chuckle from Cog.*

"... May I inquire about those ears you have? ... They look like a cat."

*... Ladies, gents, and enby friends, we now have Cog's certified sharing a braincell with Gear and CLEARLY not having the turn with the braincell moment.*

-> She cocks her head at the mention of other timelines.

“Another version of me… other timelines… huh. How am I not surprised…”

“Anyways… I don’t know who decided to basically make me a catgirl when they made a new body for me…”

*Cosmic Cog nodded along slightly.*

"... There are many timelines out there, with many different people. ... Another you, who others refer to as Ignia, has been a bit antsy about it... If mainly due to the possibility of those Spectra or Krystallos companies still existing in some timelines."

*Cog straightened up their posture from the slight casual floating, a soft sigh coming from them.*

"... Oh, right. ... Ignia said, and i quote, 'if anyone meets a version of me, please, PLEASE, do not let anything happen to her', end quote."

“Well- my universe’s Spectra and Krystallos were torn down, but it did cause a lot of chaos afterwards with everything they had locked up getting loose…”

"... That makes sense."

*Cog nodded, pulling up their phone and showing the group chat to her.*

"... Ignia- the other you i am familiar with- is curious on how you're a catgirl. ... But if you don't know why you were made a catgirl, then that is understandable."

“I’m not sure…”

-> She quickly becomes curious about the group chat.

“…huh, what in all goes on there?”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

"... Quite a few things, including discussions about this... Teapot Corporation. ... They're horrible and should be avoided at all costs, that corporation. ... Would you want an invite?"

“Yeah. I would.”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

#a rift in time? - interactions

*Cog nodded, taking the time to get an invite for the server for her.*

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

“…Red.”

-> …ah. Yep, she’s an alternate version of Ignia.

“…”

-> She glances around, still tensed.

“What… is this place?”

*Cosmic Cog seems to visibly perk up slightly at the name.*

"... Oh! ... I am familiar with another timeline's you, then. ... It appears that either I accidentally wandered a bit too far, or you ended up in my vicinity on accident. ... I forgot as to if I was going anywhere in specific, my apologies."

*There is a very awkward sounding attempt of a chuckle from Cog.*

"... May I inquire about those ears you have? ... They look like a cat."

*... Ladies, gents, and enby friends, we now have Cog's certified sharing a braincell with Gear and CLEARLY not having the turn with the braincell moment.*

-> She cocks her head at the mention of other timelines.

“Another version of me… other timelines… huh. How am I not surprised…”

“Anyways… I don’t know who decided to basically make me a catgirl when they made a new body for me…”

*Cosmic Cog nodded along slightly.*

"... There are many timelines out there, with many different people. ... Another you, who others refer to as Ignia, has been a bit antsy about it... If mainly due to the possibility of those Spectra or Krystallos companies still existing in some timelines."

*Cog straightened up their posture from the slight casual floating, a soft sigh coming from them.*

"... Oh, right. ... Ignia said, and i quote, 'if anyone meets a version of me, please, PLEASE, do not let anything happen to her', end quote."

“Well- my universe’s Spectra and Krystallos were torn down, but it did cause a lot of chaos afterwards with everything they had locked up getting loose…”

"... That makes sense."

*Cog nodded, pulling up their phone and showing the group chat to her.*

"... Ignia- the other you i am familiar with- is curious on how you're a catgirl. ... But if you don't know why you were made a catgirl, then that is understandable."

“I’m not sure…”

-> She quickly becomes curious about the group chat.

“…huh, what in all goes on there?”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

"... Quite a few things, including discussions about this... Teapot Corporation. ... They're horrible and should be avoided at all costs, that corporation. ... Would you want an invite?"

“Yeah. I would.”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

#a rift in time? - interactions

*Cog nodded, taking the time to get an invite for the server for her.*

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

“…Red.”

-> …ah. Yep, she’s an alternate version of Ignia.

“…”

-> She glances around, still tensed.

“What… is this place?”

*Cosmic Cog seems to visibly perk up slightly at the name.*

"... Oh! ... I am familiar with another timeline's you, then. ... It appears that either I accidentally wandered a bit too far, or you ended up in my vicinity on accident. ... I forgot as to if I was going anywhere in specific, my apologies."

*There is a very awkward sounding attempt of a chuckle from Cog.*

"... May I inquire about those ears you have? ... They look like a cat."

*... Ladies, gents, and enby friends, we now have Cog's certified sharing a braincell with Gear and CLEARLY not having the turn with the braincell moment.*

-> She cocks her head at the mention of other timelines.

“Another version of me… other timelines… huh. How am I not surprised…”

“Anyways… I don’t know who decided to basically make me a catgirl when they made a new body for me…”

*Cosmic Cog nodded along slightly.*

"... There are many timelines out there, with many different people. ... Another you, who others refer to as Ignia, has been a bit antsy about it... If mainly due to the possibility of those Spectra or Krystallos companies still existing in some timelines."

*Cog straightened up their posture from the slight casual floating, a soft sigh coming from them.*

"... Oh, right. ... Ignia said, and i quote, 'if anyone meets a version of me, please, PLEASE, do not let anything happen to her', end quote."

“Well- my universe’s Spectra and Krystallos were torn down, but it did cause a lot of chaos afterwards with everything they had locked up getting loose…”

"... That makes sense."

*Cog nodded, pulling up their phone and showing the group chat to her.*

"... Ignia- the other you i am familiar with- is curious on how you're a catgirl. ... But if you don't know why you were made a catgirl, then that is understandable."

“I’m not sure…”

-> She quickly becomes curious about the group chat.

“…huh, what in all goes on there?”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

"... Quite a few things, including discussions about this... Teapot Corporation. ... They're horrible and should be avoided at all costs, that corporation. ... Would you want an invite?"

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

“…Red.”

-> …ah. Yep, she’s an alternate version of Ignia.

“…”

-> She glances around, still tensed.

“What… is this place?”

*Cosmic Cog seems to visibly perk up slightly at the name.*

"... Oh! ... I am familiar with another timeline's you, then. ... It appears that either I accidentally wandered a bit too far, or you ended up in my vicinity on accident. ... I forgot as to if I was going anywhere in specific, my apologies."

*There is a very awkward sounding attempt of a chuckle from Cog.*

"... May I inquire about those ears you have? ... They look like a cat."

*... Ladies, gents, and enby friends, we now have Cog's certified sharing a braincell with Gear and CLEARLY not having the turn with the braincell moment.*

-> She cocks her head at the mention of other timelines.

“Another version of me… other timelines… huh. How am I not surprised…”

“Anyways… I don’t know who decided to basically make me a catgirl when they made a new body for me…”

*Cosmic Cog nodded along slightly.*

"... There are many timelines out there, with many different people. ... Another you, who others refer to as Ignia, has been a bit antsy about it... If mainly due to the possibility of those Spectra or Krystallos companies still existing in some timelines."

*Cog straightened up their posture from the slight casual floating, a soft sigh coming from them.*

"... Oh, right. ... Ignia said, and i quote, 'if anyone meets a version of me, please, PLEASE, do not let anything happen to her', end quote."

“Well- my universe’s Spectra and Krystallos were torn down, but it did cause a lot of chaos afterwards with everything they had locked up getting loose…”

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

"... That makes sense."

*Cog nodded, pulling up their phone and showing the group chat to her.*

"... Ignia- the other you i am familiar with- is curious on how you're a catgirl. ... But if you don't know why you were made a catgirl, then that is understandable."

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

“…Red.”

-> …ah. Yep, she’s an alternate version of Ignia.

“…”

-> She glances around, still tensed.

“What… is this place?”

*Cosmic Cog seems to visibly perk up slightly at the name.*

"... Oh! ... I am familiar with another timeline's you, then. ... It appears that either I accidentally wandered a bit too far, or you ended up in my vicinity on accident. ... I forgot as to if I was going anywhere in specific, my apologies."

*There is a very awkward sounding attempt of a chuckle from Cog.*

"... May I inquire about those ears you have? ... They look like a cat."

*... Ladies, gents, and enby friends, we now have Cog's certified sharing a braincell with Gear and CLEARLY not having the turn with the braincell moment.*

-> She cocks her head at the mention of other timelines.

“Another version of me… other timelines… huh. How am I not surprised…”

“Anyways… I don’t know who decided to basically make me a catgirl when they made a new body for me…”

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

*Cosmic Cog nodded along slightly.*

"... There are many timelines out there, with many different people. ... Another you, who others refer to as Ignia, has been a bit antsy about it... If mainly due to the possibility of those Spectra or Krystallos companies still existing in some timelines."

*Cog straightened up their posture from the slight casual floating, a soft sigh coming from them.*

"... Oh, right. ... Ignia said, and i quote, 'if anyone meets a version of me, please, PLEASE, do not let anything happen to her', end quote."

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

“…Red.”

-> …ah. Yep, she’s an alternate version of Ignia.

“…”

-> She glances around, still tensed.

“What… is this place?”

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

*Cosmic Cog seems to visibly perk up slightly at the name.*

"... Oh! ... I am familiar with another timeline's you, then. ... It appears that either I accidentally wandered a bit too far, or you ended up in my vicinity on accident. ... I forgot as to if I was going anywhere in specific, my apologies."

*There is a very awkward sounding attempt of a chuckle from Cog.*

"... May I inquire about those ears you have? ... They look like a cat."

*... Ladies, gents, and enby friends, we now have Cog's certified sharing a braincell with Gear and CLEARLY not having the turn with the braincell moment.*

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

-> She turns on her heels, startled to the point of drawing one of her recently-acquired new weapons.

“Who are you?!”

(@nightfurywarriorcat)

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

*Cosmic Cog floats backwards, even if only subtly.*

"... I am Cosmic Cog. ... May I learn what you go by?"

*there's a moment of silence from Cog as they tilt their head in curiosity. The metal cogs around them seem to spin ever so subtly quicker, like a quiet form of caution.*

"... I can assure you that I mean no harm to you."

-> There’s the sound of someone… aimlessly walking around?

- New Start Spark!Red (@new-start-spark)

*Cog seemed to have been in an almost sleeplike state, their eyes closed, the metal cogs that follow them slowly spinning as they perked up. They had, for once, wandered out from any of their usual haunts- mainly due to curiosity over some questions asked elsewhere. They open their eyes and blink, glancing around.*

"... Hello? ... Is someone there?"

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions #askers of grey - anons #questions abound - asks

*There's that familiar ticking noise as a familiar face steps out of a time rift. Well, there's Cosmic Cog!*

"... Greetings again. I... Wanted to check in, i suppose. ... How are you doing...?"

( you know their blog lol)

"Heya. I'm doing pretty good."

(OOC: yeah lol

speaking of... @continuum-cogs-adrift)

"... that is good to hear!"

*Cog clasped their hands together, a vague semblance of a smile on their face.*

"... I will enquire, how goes your investigations, if you will, about Teapot Corporation...?"

*They tilted their head slightly, a bead of curiosity in their eyes.*

"... My apologies if I haven't been back for a- .... while."

*They blinked as they noticed Ignia's arm.*

"... How peculiar..."

"Well, I just found out that they've got contact with Urbanshade... and also learned some things about Urbanshade itself..."

"... Oh. Those people."

*those few words were spoken with damned near vitriol in their voice, even as subtle it may be. They put a hand to their face, groaning in some mild frustration.*

"... I've kept a handful of tabs on an alternate version of who they call Z-779. Or rather, pAInter. ... Even if its through disrupted time, any place is better than Urbanshade for him. ... But to know they would work with something like Teapot Corporation... I should have seen it coming, including their motto of Exploiting The Anomalous."

*Cosmic Cog very awkwardly attempted to smile, clearly looking slightly strained.*

"... Is there a way i could keep in easier contact with you, perhaps? ... I admittedly myself have had my hands filled- the same applies to Cosmic Flower Gear, who you would not have met yet. ... I've seen them aggressively shout about a 'Erlking' for disruptions to time. ... I would ask a friend of mine to investigate, but he may have his hands full already."

*Cog seemed to mildly think, making a small time rift before a deep sea bunny dropped out of it. They caught it, gently holding it.*

"... At least there is this to calm them down. ... Eheh. ... Best i stay on topic, though."

"Well, since you asked about keeping contact more easily... another thing that's happened is that I've gotten access to a server with a bunch of other people who wanna see Teapot Corp and other corrupt corpos crash and burn. I'm in it, so I can invite you if you want in."

#Time loops on and on - cog speaks #a time rift? - interactions

*Cog slowly blinked a few times, their appearance seeming to shift to a more light theme. Excitement, perhaps?*

"... As i have heard some say, 'I want in'."

*There is a soft chuckle from them, as they nodded.*

"... I wonder if I could ask to invite another person or two later into it, then..."

*There's that familiar ticking noise as a familiar face steps out of a time rift. Well, there's Cosmic Cog!*

"... Greetings again. I... Wanted to check in, i suppose. ... How are you doing...?"

( you know their blog lol)

"Heya. I'm doing pretty good."

(OOC: yeah lol

speaking of... @continuum-cogs-adrift)

"... that is good to hear!"

*Cog clasped their hands together, a vague semblance of a smile on their face.*

"... I will enquire, how goes your investigations, if you will, about Teapot Corporation...?"

*They tilted their head slightly, a bead of curiosity in their eyes.*

"... My apologies if I haven't been back for a- .... while."

*They blinked as they noticed Ignia's arm.*

"... How peculiar..."

"Well, I just found out that they've got contact with Urbanshade... and also learned some things about Urbanshade itself..."

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a time rift? - interactions

"... Oh. Those people."

*those few words were spoken with damned near vitriol in their voice, even as subtle it may be. They put a hand to their face, groaning in some mild frustration.*

"... I've kept a handful of tabs on an alternate version of who they call Z-779. Or rather, pAInter. ... Even if its through disrupted time, any place is better than Urbanshade for him. ... But to know they would work with something like Teapot Corporation... I should have seen it coming, including their motto of Exploiting The Anomalous."

*Cosmic Cog very awkwardly attempted to smile, clearly looking slightly strained.*

"... Is there a way i could keep in easier contact with you, perhaps? ... I admittedly myself have had my hands filled- the same applies to Cosmic Flower Gear, who you would not have met yet. ... I've seen them aggressively shout about a 'Erlking' for disruptions to time. ... I would ask a friend of mine to investigate, but he may have his hands full already."

*Cog seemed to mildly think, making a small time rift before a deep sea bunny dropped out of it. They caught it, gently holding it.*

"... At least there is this to calm them down. ... Eheh. ... Best i stay on topic, though."

*There's that familiar ticking noise as a familiar face steps out of a time rift. Well, there's Cosmic Cog!*

"... Greetings again. I... Wanted to check in, i suppose. ... How are you doing...?"

( you know their blog lol)

"Heya. I'm doing pretty good."

(OOC: yeah lol

speaking of... @continuum-cogs-adrift)

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

"... that is good to hear!"

*Cog clasped their hands together, a vague semblance of a smile on their face.*

"... I will enquire, how goes your investigations, if you will, about Teapot Corporation...?"

*They tilted their head slightly, a bead of curiosity in their eyes.*

"... My apologies if I haven't been back for a- .... while."

*They blinked as they noticed Ignia's arm.*

"... How peculiar..."

*There's a quiet sound of almost... a clock's ticking, that Ignia can hear.*

*quiet and repetitive, until a change- almost like something being carefully torn open and swiftly sewn back up. An odd figure standing where the noise was, their hair up in a bun, with two floating cogs spinning around them. Their eyes have a soft crimson glint to them, their flesh a dark shade with an almost spiralling pattern throughout.*

*frankly, it looks like they stepped out of some place's steampunk era whilst being a cryptid at the same time. The figure seemed to check some notes before staring at Ignia... and finally speaking. Their voice sounds almost delayed when they speak, not unlike a call taking a few seconds to actually get through.*

"... Greetings. Are you... Ignia? ... I am known as Cosmic Cog (Cookie, but that can be removed), and i wanted to... inquire about things."

*their tone is... surprisingly formal.*

[ @continuum-cogs-adrift teehee ]

“…Yeah. I am. I just don’t… look the way I normally do right now.”

(asks left: 8)

*There's about three blinks from Cosmic Cog as they processed it.*

"... I did not realise for a moment, I was merely hoping to make sure i had the right person in the correct time."

*Cog straightened up their posture, dusting their outfit to remove imaginary dust, the notes they were holding just.. Disappearing. Interesting.*

"...It appears you are currently what has been referred to as an Inphernal- or Gear Demon to some. ... Amusing, considering a.. friend of sorts, is visiting a version of the Inpherno. ... I can entirely understand him comparing it to the World of Nothing, but that most likely is not of any relevant topic."

*Cosmic Cog vaguely attempted a smile, seeming to almost struggle with it.*

"... I came here to inquire about the going-ons of this place you reside within - it isn't often i can encounter something i know little to nothing about, and it's a joy to get to learn... My apologies if I am, as someone i know has called it, being a 'stickybeak'. ... Despite clearly not having a beak."

“Huh. That’s interesting. Good to know about that.”

-> She turns her attention to the inquiry.

“Well, a short while ago those Teapot Corp bastards showed up and began trying to set up their whole spiel here… they want to take advantage of the fact that we only recently set up a new system after Spectra and Krystallos fell apart.”

*the mention of the Teapot Corp seemed to make Cosmic Cog perk up, their eyes focusing intently.*

"... Teapot Corp? ... I've been looking for more information on them, actually. ... Haven't had much luck within those regards. ... perhaps it's a better thing, to keep their prying eyes far away from a recovering multiverse."

*Cog tilted their head in curiosity.*

"...All I know is they are, what said friend of mine would most likely refer to as, 'capitalist pieces of shit', knowing his opinions on some people. ... May I perhaps learn more about them? ... If it is not a waste of your time, that is. Time is valuable, after all."

“Well…”

-> She begins describing everything she knows. Everything she’s seen, heard, and been told.

*Cosmic Cog seems quick to write down each detail, having once again (somehow) grabbed back out the notes, writing with an almost fanciful quill pen. They nod every now and then, seeming to jot down little details or their own opinions. They soon close the notes, looking at Ignia.*

"... I see. ... I suppose if theyre targeting recovering universes- or even multiverses... It'd be best to try and assist with keeping their gaze away from some that would be in high risk of them, lest there be corporate, capitalist takeovers."

*... Certainly a thing to get from that all, but they seem quite happy about the information gathered.*

"... In return, I could give you some information I've obtained elsewhere. ... In the version of the Inpherno that I mentioned a friend visiting... It seems to have been taken over by someone deemed 'Ivory Periastron', trying to forge a world of, quote, order, unquote, and quite frankly... Being restrictive and, how may i put this... Horrible to those within- not allowing Inphernals to represent their factions, banning Phights- a common thing for their kind- and demanding the Phighters turn themselves in. ... Quite frankly, I cannot wait to see this 'Order' group fall."

“…”

“Gimme some more info about Ivory and her ‘Order’. I wanna make it known loud and clear to this bitch that I don’t tolerate this shit and will come after her ass if I have the chance.”

#time loops on and on - cog speaks #a rift in time? - interactions

*Cosmic Cog has a small, near imperceptible smile on their face. They seem to check their notes, before taking out a page. It's a few of their notes on the Order au- details and y'know. Parts they find interesting. As i am waking up as of right now, I cannot make myself describe it, but there’s Good Info.*

*There's a quiet sound of almost... a clock's ticking, that Ignia can hear.*

*quiet and repetitive, until a change- almost like something being carefully torn open and swiftly sewn back up. An odd figure standing where the noise was, their hair up in a bun, with two floating cogs spinning around them. Their eyes have a soft crimson glint to them, their flesh a dark shade with an almost spiralling pattern throughout.*

*frankly, it looks like they stepped out of some place's steampunk era whilst being a cryptid at the same time. The figure seemed to check some notes before staring at Ignia... and finally speaking. Their voice sounds almost delayed when they speak, not unlike a call taking a few seconds to actually get through.*

"... Greetings. Are you... Ignia? ... I am known as Cosmic Cog (Cookie, but that can be removed), and i wanted to... inquire about things."

*their tone is... surprisingly formal.*

[ @continuum-cogs-adrift teehee ]

“…Yeah. I am. I just don’t… look the way I normally do right now.”

(asks left: 8)

*There's about three blinks from Cosmic Cog as they processed it.*

"... I did not realise for a moment, I was merely hoping to make sure i had the right person in the correct time."

*Cog straightened up their posture, dusting their outfit to remove imaginary dust, the notes they were holding just.. Disappearing. Interesting.*

"...It appears you are currently what has been referred to as an Inphernal- or Gear Demon to some. ... Amusing, considering a.. friend of sorts, is visiting a version of the Inpherno. ... I can entirely understand him comparing it to the World of Nothing, but that most likely is not of any relevant topic."

*Cosmic Cog vaguely attempted a smile, seeming to almost struggle with it.*

"... I came here to inquire about the going-ons of this place you reside within - it isn't often i can encounter something i know little to nothing about, and it's a joy to get to learn... My apologies if I am, as someone i know has called it, being a 'stickybeak'. ... Despite clearly not having a beak."

“Huh. That’s interesting. Good to know about that.”

-> She turns her attention to the inquiry.

“Well, a short while ago those Teapot Corp bastards showed up and began trying to set up their whole spiel here… they want to take advantage of the fact that we only recently set up a new system after Spectra and Krystallos fell apart.”

*the mention of the Teapot Corp seemed to make Cosmic Cog perk up, their eyes focusing intently.*

"... Teapot Corp? ... I've been looking for more information on them, actually. ... Haven't had much luck within those regards. ... perhaps it's a better thing, to keep their prying eyes far away from a recovering multiverse."

*Cog tilted their head in curiosity.*

"...All I know is they are, what said friend of mine would most likely refer to as, 'capitalist pieces of shit', knowing his opinions on some people. ... May I perhaps learn more about them? ... If it is not a waste of your time, that is. Time is valuable, after all."

“Well…”

-> She begins describing everything she knows. Everything she’s seen, heard, and been told.

#Time loops on and on - Cog Speaks #A rift in time? - Interactions

*Cosmic Cog seems quick to write down each detail, having once again (somehow) grabbed back out the notes, writing with an almost fanciful quill pen. They nod every now and then, seeming to jot down little details or their own opinions. They soon close the notes, looking at Ignia.*

"... I see. ... I suppose if theyre targeting recovering universes- or even multiverses... It'd be best to try and assist with keeping their gaze away from some that would be in high risk of them, lest there be corporate, capitalist takeovers."

*... Certainly a thing to get from that all, but they seem quite happy about the information gathered.*

"... In return, I could give you some information I've obtained elsewhere. ... In the version of the Inpherno that I mentioned a friend visiting... It seems to have been taken over by someone deemed 'Ivory Periastron', trying to forge a world of, quote, order, unquote, and quite frankly... Being restrictive and, how may i put this... Horrible to those within- not allowing Inphernals to represent their factions, banning Phights- a common thing for their kind- and demanding the Phighters turn themselves in. ... Quite frankly, I cannot wait to see this 'Order' group fall."

*There's a quiet sound of almost... a clock's ticking, that Ignia can hear.*

*quiet and repetitive, until a change- almost like something being carefully torn open and swiftly sewn back up. An odd figure standing where the noise was, their hair up in a bun, with two floating cogs spinning around them. Their eyes have a soft crimson glint to them, their flesh a dark shade with an almost spiralling pattern throughout.*

*frankly, it looks like they stepped out of some place's steampunk era whilst being a cryptid at the same time. The figure seemed to check some notes before staring at Ignia... and finally speaking. Their voice sounds almost delayed when they speak, not unlike a call taking a few seconds to actually get through.*

"... Greetings. Are you... Ignia? ... I am known as Cosmic Cog (Cookie, but that can be removed), and i wanted to... inquire about things."

*their tone is... surprisingly formal.*

[ @continuum-cogs-adrift teehee ]

“…Yeah. I am. I just don’t… look the way I normally do right now.”

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*There's about three blinks from Cosmic Cog as they processed it.*

"... I did not realise for a moment, I was merely hoping to make sure i had the right person in the correct time."

*Cog straightened up their posture, dusting their outfit to remove imaginary dust, the notes they were holding just.. Disappearing. Interesting.*

"...It appears you are currently what has been referred to as an Inphernal- or Gear Demon to some. ... Amusing, considering a.. friend of sorts, is visiting a version of the Inpherno. ... I can entirely understand him comparing it to the World of Nothing, but that most likely is not of any relevant topic."

*Cosmic Cog vaguely attempted a smile, seeming to almost struggle with it.*

"... I came here to inquire about the going-ons of this place you reside within - it isn't often i can encounter something i know little to nothing about, and it's a joy to get to learn... My apologies if I am, as someone i know has called it, being a 'stickybeak'. ... Despite clearly not having a beak."

“Huh. That’s interesting. Good to know about that.”

-> She turns her attention to the inquiry.

“Well, a short while ago those Teapot Corp bastards showed up and began trying to set up their whole spiel here… they want to take advantage of the fact that we only recently set up a new system after Spectra and Krystallos fell apart.”

#a rift in time? - interactions #Time loops on and on - cog speaks

*the mention of the Teapot Corp seemed to make Cosmic Cog perk up, their eyes focusing intently.*

"... Teapot Corp? ... I've been looking for more information on them, actually. ... Haven't had much luck within those regards. ... perhaps it's a better thing, to keep their prying eyes far away from a recovering multiverse."

*Cog tilted their head in curiosity.*

"...All I know is they are, what said friend of mine would most likely refer to as, 'capitalist pieces of shit', knowing his opinions on some people. ... May I perhaps learn more about them? ... If it is not a waste of your time, that is. Time is valuable, after all."

*There's a quiet sound of almost... a clock's ticking, that Ignia can hear.*

*quiet and repetitive, until a change- almost like something being carefully torn open and swiftly sewn back up. An odd figure standing where the noise was, their hair up in a bun, with two floating cogs spinning around them. Their eyes have a soft crimson glint to them, their flesh a dark shade with an almost spiralling pattern throughout.*

*frankly, it looks like they stepped out of some place's steampunk era whilst being a cryptid at the same time. The figure seemed to check some notes before staring at Ignia... and finally speaking. Their voice sounds almost delayed when they speak, not unlike a call taking a few seconds to actually get through.*

"... Greetings. Are you... Ignia? ... I am known as Cosmic Cog (Cookie, but that can be removed), and i wanted to... inquire about things."

*their tone is... surprisingly formal.*

[ @continuum-cogs-adrift teehee ]

“…Yeah. I am. I just don’t… look the way I normally do right now.”

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