The Twins!

"Nothing ever truly escapes the cycle..." (Yep, it's another RW askblog!)

[rw-the-twins]

*emerging from my coffin*

WOOOOOO WE ARE BACK

So, I've decided to use this blog again. Unfortunately, it won't be for the story, since that's been moved to AO3.

Instead, I'm gonna use this as a non-canon space for shitposting and questions.

So far, the characters/people you can submit asks to are: @sparkproot (oh hey that's me), Brook, Atlas, Spearmaster, SRS, and NSH.

Rain World: Broken Cycles (as of the time i'm writing this, chapter 3 is in the works and should be out by the weekend!)

[rw-the-twins]

yo can you continue to post when you release the next chapter?

i meann, this account doesn't feel right for it...

but i'll definitely keep posting about broken cycles.

just stay tuned once i release chapter 8.

[rw-the-twins]

So, remember when I said that I was turning this into a fanfic?

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63432571/chapters/162526714

Surprise!

[sparkproot]

I know I didn't really talk about this AU here, but now it's gonna be the main place I talk about it.

Welcome to the Broken Cycles AU!

[sparkproot]

UPDATE: Chapter 2 is up!

[sparkproot]

*crawling out of my grave* chapter 3

[rw-the-twins]

So, remember when I said that I was turning this into a fanfic?

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63432571/chapters/162526714

Surprise!

[sparkproot]

I know I didn't really talk about this AU here, but now it's gonna be the main place I talk about it.

Welcome to the Broken Cycles AU!

[sparkproot]

UPDATE: Chapter 2 is up!

[rw-the-twins]

So, remember when I said that I was turning this into a fanfic?

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63432571/chapters/162526714

Surprise!

[rw-the-twins]

OOC RAMBLING

You know, looking at this blog, I can't help but think

"damn i rlly shoulda made this a fic instead"

fuck it WE'RE TURNING THIS INTO (MOSTLY) A FANFIC

There'll still be some non-canon shenanigans and asks here, but the fic will have the Actual Plot

I'll write a little prologue, and post the link here once I'm done

Once more, with feeling

[rw-the-twins]

MOREEEEEEEEEEE ITERATORSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

/OOC Alright, yall are getting relentless with the iterator stuff lol (BTW be prepared for both FP and SRS mental breakdowns LOL)

<LOCAL GROUP CHAT 2/11>

CW: I'm starting to wonder about Sig.

FP: How so?

CW: If he's really been... crossed out, then his can should have collapsed by now, right?

FP: I guess...

CW: And yet, it's still standing. Maybe he's not dead?

[Seven Red Suns has set status to "ONLINE"]

SRS: I hope so.

CW: Suns!

FP: I haven't heard from you in a few cycles, are you doing alright?

SRS: I'll be fine, Five Pebbles.

FP: If you say so.

SRS: Moving on, Brook and Atlas should be there faster after an apparent confrontation with some scavengers last cycle.

FP: Huh?

SRS: Yes, apparently they've gotten an escort of sorts.

CW: Interesting. And what about Spearmaster?

SRS: They'll be meeting up with the others soon.

FP: Good.

CW: Oh, that reminds me, there's something I need to show you.

[Chasing Wind sent an attachment (unknown_sighting.png) ]

FP: That's No Significant Harassment's messenger.

SRS: What's Hunter doing out here?

CW: That's not the thing I wanted to show you. CW: Look to the left of them. It's partially obscured, but there's something there.

SRS: Oh, I see it!

FP: Something green... FP: Are you sure this isn't a bush?

CW: I'm sure. I saw it moving before I took this picture.

SRS: It almost looks like a hand, but maybe I'm just seeing things.

CW: No, it's definitely a hand. CW: Maybe Sig isn't dead after all?

SRS: No, there's no way that's him. NSH is dead, we've all seen it.

CW: Well, how else do we explain what is OBVIOUSLY a hand in this photo?

SRS: It must be a glitch, it has to be!

FP: Or a bush, like I said.

SRS: No, there's no way Sig is alive. I... I can't-

CW: Calm down.

SRS: Calm down? SRS: CALM DOWN!?

FP: Suns...

SRS: HOW CAN YOU EXPECT ME TO STAY CALM!? AN ITERATOR, THE REASON WE'RE EVEN TALKING RIGHT NOW, AND ONE OF OUR LOCAL GROUP, IS DEAD. THEY'RE GONE, AND WE CAN'T GET THEM BACK!

CW: SRS, please-

SRS: SHUT UP! I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE.

FP: Hey, it's gonna be-

SRS: NO, IT WON'T BE OKAY

FP: Suns, take a breath.

SRS: HE'S GONE HE'S GONE HE'S GONE HE'S GONE

CW: Seven Red Suns.

SRS: WAIT SRS: LOOK LOOK LOOK LOOK LOOK HE'S RIGHT HERE

[Seven Red Suns sent an attachment (SIGSALIVE.png) ]

FP: It's just an overseer, those can function without an iterator's control.

SRS: no no no no no no NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONONONO

CW: You're scaring me...

SRS: GOOD

FP: How is that good!?

SRS: FOR ONCE, YOU'RE FEELING WHAT I'VE FELT THIS ENTIRE TIME. EVER SINCE I SENT THAT DAMNED PEARL TO YOU, EVER SINCE YOU KILLED MOON, EVER SINCE WE FIRST LOST CONTACT, AND EVER SINCE SIG DIED, I'VE BEEN AFRAID. I'VE BEEN AFRAID OF WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, PRACTICALLY PRAYING THAT I'D JUST COLLAPSE INTO RUIN ONE DAY AND BE FREE. BUT NO, I CAN'T EVEN HOPE FOR THAT.

FP: Suns, you could've reached out to us-

SRS: EVERY TIME I TRY TO REACH OUT, IT ENDS IN DISASTER, AND EVERY TIME, I WIND UP MORE BROKEN THAN BEFORE. I JUST CAN'T TAKE IT!

FP: I know you're in pain, but-

SRS: I HAVE BEEN IN PAIN FOR HUNDREDS OF CYCLES, WHY WON'T IT STOP WHY WON'T IT STOP WHY CAN'T I END IT END THE PAIN PLEASE I CAN'T DO THIS I CAN'T DO THIS I CANT DO THIS I CANT DO THIS I CANT DO THIS I CANT I CANT I CANT I CANT I-

CW: SUNS!

SRS: SHUT UP

FP: YOU THINK YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WHO'S SUFFERED!?

CW: Pebbles, not now-

FP: I HAVE BEEN IN THE EXACT SAME FUCKING PLACE YOU ARE, SUNS. I TRIED TO CROSS MYSELF OUT, WITH THE INFORMATION YOU GAVE ME, AND ALL IT DID WAS MAKE ME SICK, AND KILL MOON. I THOUGHT IT WAS ALL OVER, I THOUGHT YOU RUINED MY LIFE!

SRS: SO THIS IS MY FAULT NOW!?

FP: YES! BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE! I'VE HEALED, I'VE FOUND A WAY TO GET THROUGH IT. WHY DO YOU THINK I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT MY CITIZEN!?

SRS: Pebbles, I didn't know...

FP: You couldn't have known, I kept it secret for a reason.

SRS: I... I shouldn't be getting this emotional, why is this happening?

CW: I think I know, but it's something you'll have to figure out yourself. Until then, just take care of yourself.

SRS: Wind, what the hell does that mean?

[Chasing Wind has set status to "BUSY"]

SRS: What the hell?

FP: Oh void below, he's oblivious. FP: This is painful.

SRS: Explain.

[Five Pebbles has set status to "Absolutely not"]

SRS: Oh, come on.

[rw-the-twins]

We haven't heard anything from you two in a few days, is everything alright?

"Sorry about that, I can explain." "We tried to hide from the scavengers, but a pair of elites leading the group found us instantly. I thought we were done for, but the other scavs saved us!"

"Apparently, there's some internal division in their tribe. The chieftain hasn't been seen for a few cycles now, and the elites took power. We only figured that out through an absurdly long and painful game of charades."

"Yeah, it sucked. But either way, we've got an escort now, so we'll be there quicker than we thought!"

[rw-the-twins]

Can you try to overwhelm them?

"Yeah, we can give it a try. I'm not sure how well it'll work, but I can't think of anything else."

"I'll take the lead."

[rw-the-twins]

Oh, try scaring them into running away!

"Uh, I don't know..."

[rw-the-twins]

Stay out of sight.

"Got it."

[rw-the-twins]

Hey, I think I hear scavengers nearby.

"Crap."

"I swear, can nothing go right for us?"

[rw-the-twins]

MORE ITERATOR CONTENT PLEASE

/OOC, no iterator chat just yet (considering it'd just be wind talking to the wall), but you do get a scene with Brook and Atlas!

"It's been a few cycles, do you think Suns is alright?" Brook asked with a whisper.

"Of course!" Atlas reassured her, "This is Seven Red Suns we're talking about. They're fine, probably just busy."

"Yeah, probably." Brook replied, passing Atlas a batfly. "You want any?"

"No thanks, I'm good." He declined.

"Eh, more for me." Brook laughed, sliding it back over to herself and eating it.

"I'm just worried, you know?" She added, "I mean, they only disconnected once we mentioned Sig. Did something happen?"

"If anything did happen, there's nothing we can do."

"Yeah, I guess so..."

The two sat in silence for a moment longer, the world seeming to stay still.

"It's just... if something's happening, I wish there was something I could do to help! Suns gave us so much, and-"

"Brook, just relax. All we can do is finish what they asked us to."

"Yeah, I know..."

"You don't have to worry, Suns can take care of themself. Let's get back on the move, we're getting close."

"Thanks, Atlas."

"It's nothing, you'd do the same for me." He sighed.

"...What do you think the dreams we've been having mean?"

"I don't know."

"I mean, they obviously mean something big, if we're both dreaming about Saint."

"Maybe something's gonna happen when we reach Pebbles?"

"Maybe. Who knows, maybe it's already happened."

"I don't think so, we'd have been there for it. To be honest, I'm scared."

"Why?"

"I mean, we don't know what's gonna happen, what if one of us dies, or-"

"Atlas, stay calm. We've come this far, nothing's gonna happen to us."

"...thanks."

"You'd do the same for me, don't sweat it."

[rw-the-twins]

WE NEED AN ANIME INTRO

…you son of a bitch, im in.

[rw-the-twins]

If you could give each character a theme, what would it be?

This is an ask I can actually answer, mostly because it doesn’t need the funny colors! (PC in for repair)

I’ve got playlists for most of the characters, so here’s what I use for writing ‘em.

Brook: Honestly, just pick anything from Epic: The Musical. That’s 66% of her playlist, but my personal choice is either Done For, or Legendary.

Atlas: For his music, I’ve gone for one of two routes. It’s either what I describe as “Melodic Rock”, or it’s electronic. The theme I’ve been using for his moments recently is Children of the Sky- Imagine Dragons

NSH: Sig’s playlist has a lot of acoustic music, and stuff that hits you in the feels. I tend to use either Story of My Life- One Direction, or Message in a Bottle- Livingston

SRS: Suns’ playlist is an even mix of feels, and rock. My personal theme for them is Strong for Somebody Else- Citizen Soldier, although they and Sig share Story of My Life- One Direction. Why? Because traffic lights, that’s why.

Spearmaster: Spears doesn’t have a particular genre, but the playlist moreso focuses on the vibe. If it makes you feel like you’re about to go to war, then chances are it’s on there. My pick is either; Blood Sweat & Tears- Arcane, or Afterglow- Smash Into Pieces

Artificer/Hunter/Scav Chief: Yes, I’m grouping these three together. Who knows, they might get their own side blog for this AU, I kinda like the dynamic. Regardless, the theme I use is Back From The Dead- Skillet

Rivulet: Even though Riv hasn’t appeared yet, I’ve already got their theme. Open Arms- Epic: The Musical. Yes, there’s more epic. Speaking of which…

Saint: The last out of our three Epic song users, Saint has No Longer You as a theme. For anyone who’s listened to it, you know why.

Moon & Pebbles: These two share the same theme, Over Each Other- Linkin Park. The vibe fits, and so do some of the lyrics. Alternatively, they have ICU- Citizen Soldier.

[REDACTED]: Yeah, I’m not revealing their name just yet. The theme is Curses- The Crane Wives, though.

Monk & Survivor: Against the Tide- Sail North. It kinda fits the adventurous theme I’ve got going for them.

[rw-the-twins]

Sig, how did you manage to do any of this?

"Well, this isn't exactly the REAL me."

"I'm pretty much shut down over at my can, and my systems are controlling this little guy. Pretty cool, right?"

[rw-the-twins]

OOC, were you intending to have SigXSuns when you started this?

NOPE!

I was originally intending to have Sunstone, for obvious reasons.

However, about halfway through writing the second iterator chat log, I realized, "Wait a minute. My Stupid Idiot Brain might actually be onto something here." Lo and behold, now we have Traffic Lights.

And the worst part? NEITHER OF THEM HAVE FIGURED IT OUT YET.

(Well, Sig might have some SMALL inkling of what's going on, but good luck trying to get him to figure it out :3)