Wander's blog now

Still tired, but not in the fictional sense anymore.

[lanternlightwander]

So update.

Guess who's a fictive.

And since this blog is technically just dead now I guess I'll be making it into a blog of my own now. I'll keep up the rps if anyone wants to but I doubt anyone will want to, it's been months.

So. Hi. I'm Wander. Here's the previous intro post.

I think I'm going to start by just making sure this place is mine now.

[spawnsfollower]

"Two Time... your name is familiar. What a strange name, though.

Say, have we met before?"

[@lanternlightwander]

"My name is not that odd-" [ Two time frowned, not yet processing the 'your name is familiar' part of Wanders words.] "I do not think we have met, no. Though my memory could always be a little hazy, so I cannot for certain say yes or no."

[lanternlightwander]

"I think it's the hair."

The kid gave no other explanation as they stood up, brushing off leaves from their clothes and walking toward Two Time.

"It reminds me..."

They slowly circle around Two Time, their lantern trailing after them.

"...Of someone I hold dear..."

They stop in their tracks.

"...I forget their face."

[spawnsfollower]

[ Two times gaze followed as the other came closer and then circled. their expression scrunching a little. ] "my apologies that you do not remember your dear ones face..? I do not exactly sense familiarity when my gaze befalls upon thee. And my hair is not... uncommon"

[lanternlightwander]

"It may just be me then."

They blink at Two Time, extending a hand.

"I go by Wander. I don't know any other name. Excuse my rudeness."

[everythingforsaken]

✧ ⁺˳ 　OCS

❤︎ ⁺˳ 　SURVIVORS

-> @soders-deck-of-cards

-> @wires-for-veins

-> @sleepydarts-evadecorp

-> @its-a-mad-dash

-> @oddballtheclown

-> @unstablec0dingg

-> @desolation-divine

-> @desolation-disciple

-> @awesomeistdude

-> @beyond-the-hay

-> @jan3--do3

-> @aimless-killbot

-> @lanternlightwander

❤︎ ⁺˳ 　KILLERS

[lanternlightwander]

[OH YEAH OH YEAH]

[grey-washere]

"Hey, why hasn't [insert one of my blogs] replied to my rp yet?"

Burnout. Sorry. I'll slowly finish everything one by one but uh. yeah. heavy burnout rn

Yeah I start new rps and shit and I definitely should NOT have cause now it's just getting overwhelming

Dw tho i'll still prioritize clone stuff dw

so Cl00n7 is safe

for now

what who said that

[lanternlightwander]

[Sorry.]

[spawnsfollower]

"Two Time... your name is familiar. What a strange name, though.

Say, have we met before?"

[@lanternlightwander]

"My name is not that odd-" [ Two time frowned, not yet processing the 'your name is familiar' part of Wanders words.] "I do not think we have met, no. Though my memory could always be a little hazy, so I cannot for certain say yes or no."

[lanternlightwander]

"I think it's the hair."

The kid gave no other explanation as they stood up, brushing off leaves from their clothes and walking toward Two Time.

"It reminds me..."

They slowly circle around Two Time, their lantern trailing after them.

"...Of someone I hold dear..."

They stop in their tracks.

"...I forget their face."

[lanternlightwander]

Somewhat nearby, a portal opens up in the air. Two Robloxian’s fall out of it, their yelling cuts off as they crash through a tree and slam onto the ground.

…The mysterious portal, closes as suddenly as it appeared.

Coughing out some dust and leaves, they look at their surroundings—as they gain their bearings, one of them becomes quite panicked.

They say, their voice soft but startled, “W-Where are we?… T-This doesn’t look like—!!”

“—Relax! It’s probably not as far as you’re thinking…” The second voice says, though some doubt hides beneath their attempt at calming the worried Robloxian.

-(@robloxiansurvivors - I hereee! Go my goobers! >:3)

"...Hm?"

They're roused from their slumber, pushing themself up from where they lay beneath a tree.

Two strange faces. Two new people.

Both very, very loud.

Wander sits up, brushing leaves off their clothes, and sighs loud enough so that the two could hear.

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

“AHH!- A Zombie!” They hide behind the guy with a Fedora…

“That doesn’t look like a Zombie to me, Nuu…”

“O-.. Oh…”

They both stare at the Robloxian who sighed.

“Sorry ‘bout all of that.. we didn’t mean to come here- ahem…” He adds, “D’you happen to know where we are?” He smiles, a bit sheepishly.

[lanternlightwander]

"..."

They stare at the two, squinting.

"...Loop world."

That's what they've been calling it in their head, at least.

"Big forest... Nothing much to talk about. There's stabby people too."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

“W-What do you mean stabby people?…”

“Leeet’s not get into that just yet.”

…He changes the focus to the first question, “What do you mean ‘Loop World’? What kinda world is this?” He smiles, putting on a poker-face.

[lanternlightwander]

"Something something Spectre... everything on a loop."

It's not like they pay attention to that kind of stuff anyways. They're usually just sleeping.

"I don't know much, I just got here."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

The guys poker face nearly shatters when they said “Spectre”. The yellow-Robloxian squeaks panicked whispers, things along the lines of “No… N-Not again… Not again…!”

“S-So.. maybe this… is not very-…” His line of thought crumbles when they see Noob on the verge of a panic attack. “Hey!- Buddy, we’ll be fine! Remember what she told us? There’s still hope!—And that’s a bet I’m willing to make.”

“You make too many bets!” Doesn’t seem like his words helped at all…

[lanternlightwander]

Ah. So there is a way out.

The lantern they were cuddling slowly drifts out of their hands, lazily floating over to gently bap Noob on the head. It glows a soft purple.

"Who are you two?"

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

He puts an arm around the yellow-Robloxian, to try and silently comfort them. He replies—

“A bit of an awkward time for introductions… Buuut since we’re here…”

“The names Chance! My friend here goes by ‘Noob’… You might be familiar with these names though, hahah!”

Noob looks a little different to how he’d usually appear, though; They have a green frog-scarf, messy short hair, a blue sweater with the same-old green pants. The sweater has one cold-shoulder sleeve. Wonder where the other one went.. and what the point is in having a sleeve—OR Sweater—when it’s cold-shoulder anyway…

Chance looks about the same, aside from some hair peeking out from under his hat.

[lanternlightwander]

...They're not familiar.

"You can call me Wander."

The kid pushes themself up, catching the lantern that drifted over into their hand.

"There's cabins nearby if you need shelter."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

“Sounds like it’d be good to go there! And get away from the ‘stabby people’ you mentioned.” Chance smiles, but Noob is very far from doing the same.

[lanternlightwander]

"Hm. Yes."

Wander nods, willing the lantern to glow brighter.

"They're not too far away. Let me lead you there."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

Following Wander, the two of them are very quiet. Noob remains paranoid, Chance remains braindead preeetty much unfazed by the situation.

[lanternlightwander]

"You talk as if you've been here before."

Wander hums a tune, tapping the glass of their lantern in sync with the rhythm.

[wires-for-veins]

"Ap...ollo."

There's a bit of a hesitation when it comes to those words, but a purple light marks the speaker's presence nontheless.

"I heard that you're good with flowers."

Eyes are carefully averted to Apollo's pulling of it's vines... almost as if they didn't want to infringe on his privacy.

[@lanternlightwander]

> [ He's, caught a bit off guard, expression practically unreadable, until he remembers to change it. He stops picking. ]

oh !!! OH ! hi again !!! it's good to see you !!

Kinda yeah?! what's up?

[lanternlightwander]

"I need to know what this one is."

They suddenly held a bloom up to Apollo's face.

"I woke up and it was by my feet. I would've stepped on it if I hadn't seen it."

[wires-for-veins]

! !!! oh !! it, looks like a Hyacinth ! The, uh, the purple ones specifically represent regret, sorrows, and the phrase "Please forgive me"

> [ He clears his throat a bit, adjusting his tone. ]

They're ! pretty aren't they ?

[lanternlightwander]

"...Regret."

There's a tinge of some unfamiliar emotion in their voice. Curiosity, maybe. Sadness. Anger. Grief. Guilt.

"What a beautiful flower, for such a bittersweet meaning."

They stare at the flower in their hand for a little while.

"Would you like this?"

[wires-for-veins]

> [ He tilts his head at them, both concerned and curious. ]

ah- do, you not want it ? You found it after all .,! it'd be rude . to take it.

[lanternlightwander]

"..."

Wander continues to stare at the bloom in their palm. Something- almost seems to flicker? behind their eyes- a strange sort of purple tint that strongly contrasted their regular eye color.

"No. I don't have any use for it."

They tear their eyes away from the flower, and they hold it out to Apollo.

[wires-for-veins]

> [ something is. very clearly off. But he carefully takes the bloom without question, holding it very gently between two fingers . ]

If, ah. you're sure ?.

if you like them, maybe we could try .growing some ?

[lanternlightwander]

Aching. Aching. Aching. Burning. Flesh ripping

"Hm?"

Stabbing tearing gleeful screaming

"That'd be nice."

There's an aching in their chest. Grief. Grief. Grief. They don't remember what they were grieving.

"You have a garden?"

Their heart pounds in their chest.

[wires-for-veins]

.,! ah ! i do ! it's. small, but it's nice. helps the place feel familiar !

> [ He gently twirls the blossom in his hands. ]

It's hard to grow things here, but even given that it's,. nice. !

[lanternlightwander]

"Hm."

They nod, the purple glow fading from their eyes... but their grip on their lantern tightens minutely.

"That does... seem... nice. Something familiar."

What would be familiar to them...? Stone walls? An empty room?

A quiet sigh, a warm embrace, as they drift away to sleep...

All this thinking is making them tired.

"Are we near where you live? I would like to see, if that is alright."

But they don't want to sleep just yet.

[wires-for-veins]

"Ap...ollo."

There's a bit of a hesitation when it comes to those words, but a purple light marks the speaker's presence nontheless.

"I heard that you're good with flowers."

Eyes are carefully averted to Apollo's pulling of it's vines... almost as if they didn't want to infringe on his privacy.

[@lanternlightwander]

> [ He's, caught a bit off guard, expression practically unreadable, until he remembers to change it. He stops picking. ]

oh !!! OH ! hi again !!! it's good to see you !!

Kinda yeah?! what's up?

[lanternlightwander]

"I need to know what this one is."

They suddenly held a bloom up to Apollo's face.

"I woke up and it was by my feet. I would've stepped on it if I hadn't seen it."

[wires-for-veins]

! !!! oh !! it, looks like a Hyacinth ! The, uh, the purple ones specifically represent regret, sorrows, and the phrase "Please forgive me"

> [ He clears his throat a bit, adjusting his tone. ]

They're ! pretty aren't they ?

[lanternlightwander]

"...Regret."

There's a tinge of some unfamiliar emotion in their voice. Curiosity, maybe. Sadness. Anger. Grief. Guilt.

"What a beautiful flower, for such a bittersweet meaning."

They stare at the flower in their hand for a little while.

"Would you like this?"

[wires-for-veins]

> [ He tilts his head at them, both concerned and curious. ]

ah- do, you not want it ? You found it after all .,! it'd be rude . to take it.

[lanternlightwander]

"..."

Wander continues to stare at the bloom in their palm. Something- almost seems to flicker? behind their eyes- a strange sort of purple tint that strongly contrasted their regular eye color.

"No. I don't have any use for it."

They tear their eyes away from the flower, and they hold it out to Apollo.

[wires-for-veins]

> [ something is. very clearly off. But he carefully takes the bloom without question, holding it very gently between two fingers . ]

If, ah. you're sure ?.

if you like them, maybe we could try .growing some ?

[lanternlightwander]

Aching. Aching. Aching. Burning. Flesh ripping

"Hm?"

Stabbing tearing gleeful screaming

"That'd be nice."

There's an aching in their chest. Grief. Grief. Grief. They don't remember what they were grieving.

"You have a garden?"

Their heart pounds in their chest.

[wires-for-veins]

"Ap...ollo."

There's a bit of a hesitation when it comes to those words, but a purple light marks the speaker's presence nontheless.

"I heard that you're good with flowers."

Eyes are carefully averted to Apollo's pulling of it's vines... almost as if they didn't want to infringe on his privacy.

[@lanternlightwander]

> [ He's, caught a bit off guard, expression practically unreadable, until he remembers to change it. He stops picking. ]

oh !!! OH ! hi again !!! it's good to see you !!

Kinda yeah?! what's up?

[lanternlightwander]

"I need to know what this one is."

They suddenly held a bloom up to Apollo's face.

"I woke up and it was by my feet. I would've stepped on it if I hadn't seen it."

[wires-for-veins]

! !!! oh !! it, looks like a Hyacinth ! The, uh, the purple ones specifically represent regret, sorrows, and the phrase "Please forgive me"

> [ He clears his throat a bit, adjusting his tone. ]

They're ! pretty aren't they ?

[lanternlightwander]

"...Regret."

There's a tinge of some unfamiliar emotion in their voice. Curiosity, maybe. Sadness. Anger. Grief. Guilt.

"What a beautiful flower, for such a bittersweet meaning."

They stare at the flower in their hand for a little while.

"Would you like this?"

[wires-for-veins]

> [ He tilts his head at them, both concerned and curious. ]

ah- do, you not want it ? You found it after all .,! it'd be rude . to take it.

[lanternlightwander]

"..."

Wander continues to stare at the bloom in their palm. Something- almost seems to flicker? behind their eyes- a strange sort of purple tint that strongly contrasted their regular eye color.

"No. I don't have any use for it."

They tear their eyes away from the flower, and they hold it out to Apollo.

[wires-for-veins]

"Ap...ollo."

There's a bit of a hesitation when it comes to those words, but a purple light marks the speaker's presence nontheless.

"I heard that you're good with flowers."

Eyes are carefully averted to Apollo's pulling of it's vines... almost as if they didn't want to infringe on his privacy.

[@lanternlightwander]

> [ He's, caught a bit off guard, expression practically unreadable, until he remembers to change it. He stops picking. ]

oh !!! OH ! hi again !!! it's good to see you !!

Kinda yeah?! what's up?

[lanternlightwander]

"I need to know what this one is."

They suddenly held a bloom up to Apollo's face.

"I woke up and it was by my feet. I would've stepped on it if I hadn't seen it."

[wires-for-veins]

! !!! oh !! it, looks like a Hyacinth ! The, uh, the purple ones specifically represent regret, sorrows, and the phrase "Please forgive me"

> [ He clears his throat a bit, adjusting his tone. ]

They're ! pretty aren't they ?

[lanternlightwander]

"...Regret."

There's a tinge of some unfamiliar emotion in their voice. Curiosity, maybe. Sadness. Anger. Grief. Guilt.

"What a beautiful flower, for such a bittersweet meaning."

They stare at the flower in their hand for a little while.

"Would you like this?"

[smthngcl0ver]

Tttthhhhhere is a lump on the ground. Slightly blue, slightly glowing purple.

It's snoring softly, breathing softly, and covered by a pile of leaves.

...Looks like someone decided to take a nap in the middle of the forest, huh?

[@lanternlightwander HAH guess who it is that's right ME]

[hwy is my @ not linking]

[sobbing]

"That's... totally safe and doesn't make you an easy target." [Clover frowned and stared at the person napping oh so whimsically in the forest, before deciding to wake them up, It wasn't safe to just nap covered in leaves] "Heyyyy, riiisee and shiiiinnee" [It hummed, picking the person up by under the armpits, sorta ferret holding them.]

[lanternlightwander]

Whoever it is... they're still snoozin.

eeby deeby, if you will.

A purple lantern floats up to hover near the new person's head, casting the place in that same purple glow as earlier.

...try poking them.

[smthngcl0ver]

"wow you weigh nothing. Uhhmmm Heyyyy silly sleepy guyyyy, Ya wanna wake up?" [Clover moved the person around a bit, before he noticed the lantern, blinking] "Huh, you weren't there before"

[lanternlightwander]

"...Hm?"

The person's eyes slowly blink open, a strange sort of black that looked... dead, to be honest. They looked at Clover, looked at the lantern, then back at Clover.

"...G'morning."

They don't seem particularly concerned about being held by the armpits like a wet mole rat.

[smthngcl0ver]

"You're up!" [just like that Clovers attention was no longer on the lantern] "Good morning, Sorry to wake you! I'm realizing now with how you aren't a light sleeper I could've just dragged you somewhere not as... out in the open. Just didn't want someone either tripping over you or dispose of you!" [Yapper..]

[lanternlightwander]

"Ah... thank you."

They blink once again. Then yawn.

"Dispose... I should have thought of that before falling asleep."

There's a subtle wiggle, a sign of 'please put me down'.

"Could you lead me to somewhere safer? I'm not too familiar with this place."

[smthngcl0ver]

[ Clover set the poor guy down, being as careful as possible] "It's no problem! And sometimes ya gotta sleep when ya gotta sleep" [he shrugged, patting the other] "I can do that though, probably..."

[lanternlightwander]

"Thank you."

The lantern flies into their hand as they yawn again, grip tightening around the object's handle.

That action is the only hint at their awareness, even as they look up at Clover.

"Are you... bunnyfolk? I haven't seen one before."

They're... really blunt.

[smthngcl0ver]

"It's no problem!" [Clover waved his hand, smiling big and wide] "And that i am! Sorry if it's potentially offputting... OH!" "I didn't even think to ask, what's your name?"

[lanternlightwander]

"You can call me Wander."

They make no effort to address the earlier statement, but their grip on their lantern eases up somewhat.

"What about you? What can I call you?"

Are they thinking of making a new friend? Maybe.

[smthngcl0ver]

"A pleasure to meet you Wander! You can call me either Pawn or Clover, both are my name. I've noticed people seem to call me Clover more often though.." "That doesn't bother me of course its my name" [Friendship...]

[lanternlightwander]

"A pleasure."

They nod their head.

"Where am I, by the way?"

...they didn't know where they were. Um.

[smthngcl0ver]

[ Clover clicked his tongue ] "Good question..? I mean i know where we are but uhm. It's not something I know how to explain if that makes sense"

[lanternlightwander]

"Maybe just tell me. I can try to figure it out."

They shrug, looking around.

"Or not, I'm sure I can figure it out either way. Forest..."

[smthngcl0ver]

"Forest n a Cabin. Don't know if there's anything more or less cause I havent uhmm, found anyone who wants to explore with me" [Clover also shrugged] "Maybe we could figure it out together or something like that!"

[lanternlightwander]

"Maybe. That'd be good. Map out the area or something."

Wander yawns again.

"Cabin... does it have a bed? Couch? Floor?"

Seems like 'sleepy' is a constant state for this kid.

[smthngcl0ver]

"Yeah there's a couch, I'm guessing you'll be taking a nap once we get there?" [Clover let out a little laugh, arms crossed] "I'm not entirely sure we have paper good for mapping, hopefully we do."

[lanternlightwander]

"Yes. And the quality doesn't matter, I know conjuring."

They demonstrate by picking up a leaf and waving it slightly.

Nothing happens.

Their brow twitches, and their lantern dims.

[smthngcl0ver]

[ Clover stared at the leaf, then Wander.] "I'm.. sure you can. Maybe this just isn't a uhh- good place?" [ good attempt at being supportive there, buddy. ]

[lanternlightwander]

"It's not working."

They're muttering, looking more alarmed than anything else.

"Why isn't it working?"

Waving the leaf around more (and seeing nothing happen), they eventually let out a breath in frustration, tossing the leaf to the side.

"Why can't I-?"

There's something restricting them here. Something- something bad.

[smthngcl0ver]

"Maybe you just need... mmmore rest...? I don't know how long you were sleeping before i found you." [ Clover gently patted Wander's back, trying to offer some sort of comfort ] "I'm sure it'll work.. eventually."

[lanternlightwander]

They just look extremely unnerved.

"...It has to."

Because who are they if their magic doesn't work? Who are they if they aren't useful a proper magic user? They shouldn't deserve the title of mage. Not after what they did

"More rest. Yes. More rest sounds right."

[smthngcl0ver]

"Yes! That's the spirit!" [Clover is unaware of whatever inner turmoil Wander is going through, instead smiling big and wide at the survivor like they werent in a hellscape blanketed by grass and leaves.]

[lanternlightwander]

"..."

Wander looks up at Clover.

"...Cabin?"

It's not the location they're unnerved by. It's the fact that... wherever they are, they're... trapped.

They've never been trapped before.

[smthngcl0ver]

"Cabin." [Clover shrugged, unable to offer anything as they started walking] "It's... nicer once you get used to it."

[lanternlightwander]

"Okay."

Blunt as ever.

Wander can't help but be curious, though. There's too many questions running through their head but not enough words to get them out.

"Are there other people?"

Is there anyone else they're going to have to interact with?

They don't know whether to seek out more people or to avoid more people...

[smthngcl0ver]

"Yeah, a good few people. I don't really interact with them, mostly cause i'm a liiittle afraid to but it's whatever" [Clover shrugged, looking over at Wander] "You don't have to talk to em if you dont want to."

[lanternlightwander]

"Alright then."

They'll just sleep. Whoever wakes them up next can be another interaction... they guess.

They eye the cabin door... their eyes itch...

"Hold this please."

The kid shoves their lantern at Clover without further notice, using both free hands to rub at their eyes and at their face.

[smthngcl0ver]

"oh! Alright then!" [ He jumped a bit when the lantern was shoved into his hands, holding it in his hands and blinking.] "Are.. you alright?"

[lanternlightwander]

"I'm okay. Itchy."

Rub. Rub rub.

"It's cold out here. Are we there yet?"

The lantern pulses softly in Clover's hands. Friend.

[smthngcl0ver]

"Shhould be! If you want you can have my little cape thingy? just to keep the chill out" [Clover smiled at the lantern, then at Wander] "I'm warm enough as is so it wouldnt be an issue.]

[lanternlightwander]

"That would be nice."

Wander nodded, yawning.

"Thank you."

[smthngcl0ver]

"you got it!" [Clover was quick to unclasp the fur part of his cape from his pauldrons, draping it over Wander] "Never a problem, If you ever need something from me, don't hesitate to come find me."

[lanternlightwander]

"Ah."

It's warm. Warmer than they expected. They nearly jump out of their skin at the unexpected warmth, but quickly relax. They feel their eyes drooping.

Is that wood...? A door?

"...Th'cabin?"

Their words are slurred, blurred together... wow, they're tired.

The lantern pulses softer... softer... slower...

[smthngcl0ver]

"yeah the cabi-" [Clover looked at the now asleep Wander.. Maybe he shouldn't leave the poor guy on the floor. He sighed,manuvering the lantern a bit before kneeling down and picking the other up] "at least make it to the couch" [It had laughed softly, walking over to the nearby couch and setting Wander down before walking off. He'll get his cape back later]

[lanternlightwander]

The kid simply snuggled their face into the couch cushions, dead asleep.

[awesomeistdude]

"Hello- I found a cool shell... do you wanna see it?"

It's been a while since they've interacted with someone younger than them around their age. They're pleasantly surprised to find someone as such...

[@lanternlightwander :3333 hey chat it's me]

; “ sure! ”

> he perked up at the sound of someone else approaching him, turning towards the source of the voice.

[lanternlightwander]

"Hm."

Wander walked over, opening their palm for the other to see.

It was... like one of those shells you'd find on the beach, but perfectly intact and... slightly tinted pink?

Wander tilted their hand, and the pink tint faded into a bright blue.

"It changes colors."

[awesomeistdude]

; “ ooh! it's very pretty! kinda reminds me of this one rock i found, ”

> sawyer dug through his pockets for a moment, before pulling out a lightly tinted green rock. it was shiny, but seemed to catch the light better than a normal rock.

“ really cool that it can change colours!! i've never seen one do that before ! ”

[lanternlightwander]

"I know, right."

Despite the monotony in their voice, they seem excited.

"I woke up from a nap and it was just on my head... do you want it?"

They stare at the rock in Sawyer's hand with wide eyes.

"Woah... that one's green..."

[awesomeistdude]

"Hello- I found a cool shell... do you wanna see it?"

It's been a while since they've interacted with someone younger than them around their age. They're pleasantly surprised to find someone as such...

[@lanternlightwander :3333 hey chat it's me]

; “ sure! ”

> he perked up at the sound of someone else approaching him, turning towards the source of the voice.

[lanternlightwander]

"Hm."

Wander walked over, opening their palm for the other to see.

It was... like one of those shells you'd find on the beach, but perfectly intact and... slightly tinted pink?

Wander tilted their hand, and the pink tint faded into a bright blue.

"It changes colors."

[wires-for-veins]

"Ap...ollo."

There's a bit of a hesitation when it comes to those words, but a purple light marks the speaker's presence nontheless.

"I heard that you're good with flowers."

Eyes are carefully averted to Apollo's pulling of it's vines... almost as if they didn't want to infringe on his privacy.

[@lanternlightwander]

> [ He's, caught a bit off guard, expression practically unreadable, until he remembers to change it. He stops picking. ]

oh !!! OH ! hi again !!! it's good to see you !!

Kinda yeah?! what's up?

[lanternlightwander]

"I need to know what this one is."

They suddenly held a bloom up to Apollo's face.

"I woke up and it was by my feet. I would've stepped on it if I hadn't seen it."

[creativeinnovations]

There's a quiet snoring outside.

A small lump on the ground that's faintly illuminated by a strange purple glow.

Seems like someone's asleep. Out in the open?

[@lanternlightwander]

[I see you. I stalk your blog now you don't get a choice /silly]

(Welcome to the pit. You don’t get to leave./silly)

He doesn’t wander much, when not stuck in rounds. Far preferring to keep to the main cabin to keep an eye over others, or his own projects. Now however, was a bit different. He needed a breather, or he might end up throwing something. He didn’t realize how much he needed that resizer- he’d need to bother Dusekkar later, hopefully they still had theirs.

However, the light was new. Builderman blinks a few times, walking over. That’s… a whole person - one he doesn’t recognize. He exhales sharply, shaking his head. Of course They’d find more. Why wouldn’t They. He walks over, mindful to keep his steps light as he crouches down, gently nudging the stranger, voice quiet as to not startle- badly at least(he hopes).

“Hey… y’should get up, stranger. Ain’t a good spot t’sleep.”

[lanternlightwander]

...nothing. The person is still asleep. Sleeping DEEPLY, huh.

Eeby deeby, even.

There's a purple lantern they're cuddled around- which seems to be the source of the glow.

They don't seem particularly concerned about sleeping out in the open... on the ground... covered with a light pile of leaves.

...you might have to poke them.

[creativeinnovations]

Oh, out like a light. Hah! Like a light! Good one. He chuckles quietly at his internal joke, then sighs. Person. That’s the focus. He shifts, nudging them once more before deciding instead to rest a hand on them and give them a gentle shake. Please wake up…

“Hello..? Earth’t sleepyhead?”

C’mon… They’re breathing. They’re not dead. If they don’t wake up, he’s not above picking them up to move them…

[lanternlightwander]

"Hm?"

There's a slight shuffle, and bleary eyes blink open to stare drowsily at Builderman.

"Good morning."

They don't seem particularly alarmed at waking up to see a stranger's face.

"Can I ask where I am?"

[creativeinnovations]

“You’re… Out in th’middle of th’… Well, it ain’t a street, but th’cabins here”

He pulls back a little bit, so they can sit up if they want to without smacking into him.

“You’re ah… In th’Spectre’s Domain, if th’name rings a bell?”

A gentle test of the waters. How new is this person..? Would he really need to show them the ropes? Or would they be able to handle themselves?

[lanternlightwander]

"No."

Their reply is short and swee- no, it's not sweet. It's blunt as hell.

The kid- because that was a kid, holy crap- sits up. The lantern they were cuddling slowly drifts into the air, hovering by their head.

"There's cabins here?"

[creativeinnovations]

That’s a kid.

The realization hits him like a truck. It makes every last stab and slash and burn he’s gotten here feel like nothing.

That’s a kid.

He stands up, and leans forward some to offer them a hand up.

“Yea, here. Let’s get y’inside’n sittin’ by th’fire, hey? ‘M sure that’ll treat y’better’n layin’ out here.”

Smile. Friendly. Be a good, welcoming presence. It’s something he’s got a lifetime of practice with. Tuck anything else down for a bit. The anger towards the Spectre can wait.

[lanternlightwander]

Oo, fire. Light. Warmth. That's something they're familiar with. That's good. Good thing.

"Okay."

They take Builderman's hand, yawning while they use the hand to pull themself up.

Their lantern follows, flying up and into the air to gently circle around the kid's head.

"Who are you?"

[creativeinnovations]

Who- oh that’s one he doesn’t hear much.

“I’m uh. Call me Builderman. ‘N you are..?”

Well, if they don’t already know who he is, he’s not going to be loud and flashy about it. Not a fan of the attention anyhow.

[lanternlightwander]

"E-"

They pause, a blank look in their eyes. What were they going to say?

"I go by Wander."

Nod. Nod. Yup, that's what they were going to say!

"Builder...man... I think I've heard of you before. Never paid attention."

A shrug.

"You said something about a fire?"

[creativeinnovations]

Huh. Isn’t this an odd one… no use pressing, though.

“Yea, most folk have, though I won’t bore ya with th’whole ’big deal’ behind th’name.”

He chuckles, then sighs, turning to lead them towards the main cabin.

“I did, yea. C’mon, there’s plenty of space t’sit by it. Can’t pair it with anythin’ fancy, but we ah.. We make it work.”

[lanternlightwander]

"Mm. The floor can do."

They hum a strange tune... it's familiar, but... not...

"Where is here, anyways? You mentioned something about a Spectre, but I don't recognize that name."

[creativeinnovations]

Man, this is… Really getting to him. He slips his hands into his pockets to try to appear casual, hiding the fact his hands have balled into fists tight enough his knuckles are white. The Spectre had a thing or two coming here real soon…

“Here’s… Honestly we still ain’t sure on if it’s a proper real place. Seems… Magic in nature. Th’Spectre, They run th’place. They pick folk up’n drop em all here. Ain’t on maps, just… Kinda exists.”

Not the most useful explanation, but it’s something.

“Sorry I can’t say much more on it, we ah… Don’ really know too much.”

[lanternlightwander]

"...Interesting."

A nod. Then two more, as the kid seemed to have been momentarily distracted by their bangs bobbing on front of their face. They brush it away, looking back up at Builderman.

"So an all-powerful being that keeps people... trapped... in one isolated area? That's a problem."

Wander doesn't like what they're feeling. Or experiencing- where they are at all. They don't like it.

Maybe if they go back to sleep it'll all go away.

It worked for them back home usually. They went to bed, and when they woke? Everything was gone okay again.

"What's this about maps?"

[creativeinnovations]

Builderman sighs at Wander's words, nodding. He leads them into the cabin, over to the fireplace. He drops himself down rather heavily on one side of it, gesturing for Wander to make themselves at home near it as well.

"Yea, it... Sure is. We're all workin' at findin a way out..."

He pulls one leg up, and wraps an arm over it, resting the other one on the floor while he talks, trying to seem calm or relaxed over the situation at hand. He's not sure how well it's working.

"This place ain't... Known. Not drawn out'r connected t'.... Anythin' we know. Wholly new, unseen... We don' have any frame'f reference here for where this is, it jus.... is. Uncatalogued, unknown.. We've got a pseudo-map, more'r less..? Each area here's real disconnected, though..."

[lanternlightwander]

Hm. Strange indeed.

Wander.. well, wanders into the cabin, plopping unceremoniously down next to Builderman. They're just sitting there- legs awkwardly angled but comfortable enough for them to perch their elbows on, and as such, their head.

It's not quite clear if they're paying attention or not, since their eyes are fixated on the fire.

"...As long as it's not dark... I think I'll be... alright, then."

A yawn. The lantern lazily drifts over to settle next to them.

"Thank you for bringing me here. And telling me this information. And... and..."

And what?

"..."

Their eyes droop, head slowly falling forward.

"Thank you..."

Those flickering flames are so nice...

[creativeinnovations]

He leans over faintly, leaning ever so slightly closer to them, wordlessly offering to be a reassuring presence as they seem to start falling asleep.

" 'Course, kid. You jus... Get some rest, hey?"

They're... He sighs quietly. Another face to keep track of... He watches their lantern, curious, but if they're going to fall asleep, he's going to let them. God knows none of them get enough chances to sleep here!

[lanternlightwander]

The lantern pulses once.

Twice. Slowly, like a dying heartbeat, its purple glow softly clashing with the orange of the flames. It's a nice contrast compared to the monotony of everyday in the cabin... but the implications of it are...

"..."

There's no response as the kid has already drifted off, snoring softly like they were when Builderman first found them- but in a safer spot now.

Well, as safe as you can count this place.

[lanternlightwander]

Somewhat nearby, a portal opens up in the air. Two Robloxian’s fall out of it, their yelling cuts off as they crash through a tree and slam onto the ground.

…The mysterious portal, closes as suddenly as it appeared.

Coughing out some dust and leaves, they look at their surroundings—as they gain their bearings, one of them becomes quite panicked.

They say, their voice soft but startled, “W-Where are we?… T-This doesn’t look like—!!”

“—Relax! It’s probably not as far as you’re thinking…” The second voice says, though some doubt hides beneath their attempt at calming the worried Robloxian.

-(@robloxiansurvivors - I hereee! Go my goobers! >:3)

"...Hm?"

They're roused from their slumber, pushing themself up from where they lay beneath a tree.

Two strange faces. Two new people.

Both very, very loud.

Wander sits up, brushing leaves off their clothes, and sighs loud enough so that the two could hear.

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

“AHH!- A Zombie!” They hide behind the guy with a Fedora…

“That doesn’t look like a Zombie to me, Nuu…”

“O-.. Oh…”

They both stare at the Robloxian who sighed.

“Sorry ‘bout all of that.. we didn’t mean to come here- ahem…” He adds, “D’you happen to know where we are?” He smiles, a bit sheepishly.

[lanternlightwander]

"..."

They stare at the two, squinting.

"...Loop world."

That's what they've been calling it in their head, at least.

"Big forest... Nothing much to talk about. There's stabby people too."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

“W-What do you mean stabby people?…”

“Leeet’s not get into that just yet.”

…He changes the focus to the first question, “What do you mean ‘Loop World’? What kinda world is this?” He smiles, putting on a poker-face.

[lanternlightwander]

"Something something Spectre... everything on a loop."

It's not like they pay attention to that kind of stuff anyways. They're usually just sleeping.

"I don't know much, I just got here."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

The guys poker face nearly shatters when they said “Spectre”. The yellow-Robloxian squeaks panicked whispers, things along the lines of “No… N-Not again… Not again…!”

“S-So.. maybe this… is not very-…” His line of thought crumbles when they see Noob on the verge of a panic attack. “Hey!- Buddy, we’ll be fine! Remember what she told us? There’s still hope!—And that’s a bet I’m willing to make.”

“You make too many bets!” Doesn’t seem like his words helped at all…

[lanternlightwander]

Ah. So there is a way out.

The lantern they were cuddling slowly drifts out of their hands, lazily floating over to gently bap Noob on the head. It glows a soft purple.

"Who are you two?"

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

He puts an arm around the yellow-Robloxian, to try and silently comfort them. He replies—

“A bit of an awkward time for introductions… Buuut since we’re here…”

“The names Chance! My friend here goes by ‘Noob’… You might be familiar with these names though, hahah!”

Noob looks a little different to how he’d usually appear, though; They have a green frog-scarf, messy short hair, a blue sweater with the same-old green pants. The sweater has one cold-shoulder sleeve. Wonder where the other one went.. and what the point is in having a sleeve—OR Sweater—when it’s cold-shoulder anyway…

Chance looks about the same, aside from some hair peeking out from under his hat.

[lanternlightwander]

...They're not familiar.

"You can call me Wander."

The kid pushes themself up, catching the lantern that drifted over into their hand.

"There's cabins nearby if you need shelter."

[robloxiansurvivors-archived]

“Sounds like it’d be good to go there! And get away from the ‘stabby people’ you mentioned.” Chance smiles, but Noob is very far from doing the same.

[lanternlightwander]

"Hm. Yes."

Wander nods, willing the lantern to glow brighter.

"They're not too far away. Let me lead you there."

[lanternlightwander]

So it seems that most of my magic isn't working. This is concerning.