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@sinnerssorrow
LOVE OTHERS AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF
CURRENT EVENT: Qx7 J@F 962C :E[ :EVD 2=C625J 962C5 J@FQ
STARTING TODAY ALL CHARACHTERS I ROLEPLAY HERE ARE NOW MY OWN, I AM SO DONE WITH GRACE
“Hello Sinners, you know you are beyond redemption, so why do you keep on trying?”
Sorrow RP account!! I love it so much I’d have such a fun personality
I’m going to draw a humanoid version of them so I’ll put that here when I’m ready
EDIT: here it is!
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her.
she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her...
*Traveler chuckles again.*
Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her?
*Dolores laughs*
So that’s what that was
I kept thinking she was my guardian angel or something, that’s a really cute thing to think about
*she sighs*
Oh, and feel free to ask if you have any questions, since we’re going to be down here for a while, better that we get to know each other
i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well...
*Traveler takes off their cloak's hood and ruffles up their hair, revealing both their face a tiny bit better, alongside a medium sixed pair of dark, devil-like horns that blend well into their black hair.*
I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off.
*Dolores lights up*
That’s so cool! Can you feel out of them, or are they just for show
I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up.
*Traveler glancss down at the water/*
I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive.
well…I’m glad you were there for each other
To, you know, balance each other out
*Dolores stares at the water as well, lost in thought*
..I suppose so ..I suppose so ..I suppose so ..I suppose so
*They glance at some of the supplies, still stacked neaty.*
You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want.
*Dolores starts rummaging through the crate*
I found something called “Almond water” earlier and it was fine. Do things expire here? Or are they always fresh
*She pulls out a can simply marked “Soup”*
huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow... huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow... huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow... huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow...
*They glance at all the stuff in the crate, grabbing out a can of almond water.*
..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross ..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross ..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross ..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross
*They look around the can, looking for labels or something like a list of ingreidents used.*
*she considers the food*
I mean…worst case scenario we have to spit it out right?
i guess so... i guess so... i guess so... i guess so...
*They stare at the can, before putting it back.*
You do you, I suppose.. I'm heading to bed early, try not to die. You do you, I suppose.. I'm heading to bed early, try not to die. You do you, I suppose.. I'm heading to bed early, try not to die. You do you, I suppose.. I'm heading to bed early, try not to die.
Yeah…ok.
*she sees traveler walk off and slumps against the wall, taking a deep breath. She looks up at the tiled ceiling, and questions what’s even left for her when she gets out*
*she curls up and tries to sleep, but it never comes. Dolores has too many things to think about*
// i liked this one actually so you guys can have it too
// happy pride month you get the horrors
WAEAEAWWAWAWE
WIFEEEEE wife
Cn'm mi xule
C wuh'n gipy
Fyn gy ion
FYN GY ION SIO WIQULX
…
C'g aicha vuwe ni mfyyj
Alright, what's your opinions on Nathan, Torment, Traveler, and the weird place you ended up in?
Nathan was quite kind to me, especially in the circumstances I was in, shaking on the floor and all…
Traveler is extremely sweet, I see how them and Harvest are siblings! They take after each other
and…Torment…
…
…
Qy kocny buny nbyg…vinb iz om.
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her.
she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her...
*Traveler chuckles again.*
Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her?
*Dolores laughs*
So that’s what that was
I kept thinking she was my guardian angel or something, that’s a really cute thing to think about
*she sighs*
Oh, and feel free to ask if you have any questions, since we’re going to be down here for a while, better that we get to know each other
i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well...
*Traveler takes off their cloak's hood and ruffles up their hair, revealing both their face a tiny bit better, alongside a medium sixed pair of dark, devil-like horns that blend well into their black hair.*
I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off.
*Dolores lights up*
That’s so cool! Can you feel out of them, or are they just for show
I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up.
*Traveler glancss down at the water/*
I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive.
well…I’m glad you were there for each other
To, you know, balance each other out
*Dolores stares at the water as well, lost in thought*
..I suppose so ..I suppose so ..I suppose so ..I suppose so
*They glance at some of the supplies, still stacked neaty.*
You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want.
*Dolores starts rummaging through the crate*
I found something called “Almond water” earlier and it was fine. Do things expire here? Or are they always fresh
*She pulls out a can simply marked “Soup”*
huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow... huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow... huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow... huh.. i didn't notice that crate, somehow...
*They glance at all the stuff in the crate, grabbing out a can of almond water.*
..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross ..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross ..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross ..the idea of almond flavored water seems gross
*They look around the can, looking for labels or something like a list of ingreidents used.*
*she considers the food*
I mean…worst case scenario we have to spit it out right?
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her.
she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her...
*Traveler chuckles again.*
Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her?
*Dolores laughs*
So that’s what that was
I kept thinking she was my guardian angel or something, that’s a really cute thing to think about
*she sighs*
Oh, and feel free to ask if you have any questions, since we’re going to be down here for a while, better that we get to know each other
i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well...
*Traveler takes off their cloak's hood and ruffles up their hair, revealing both their face a tiny bit better, alongside a medium sixed pair of dark, devil-like horns that blend well into their black hair.*
I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off.
*Dolores lights up*
That’s so cool! Can you feel out of them, or are they just for show
I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up.
*Traveler glancss down at the water/*
I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive.
well…I’m glad you were there for each other
To, you know, balance each other out
*Dolores stares at the water as well, lost in thought*
..I suppose so ..I suppose so ..I suppose so ..I suppose so
*They glance at some of the supplies, still stacked neaty.*
You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want. You're welcome to try and find some food you might like, if you want.
*Dolores starts rummaging through the crate*
I found something called “Almond water” earlier and it was fine. Do things expire here? Or are they always fresh
*She pulls out a can simply marked “Soup”*
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her.
she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her...
*Traveler chuckles again.*
Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her?
*Dolores laughs*
So that’s what that was
I kept thinking she was my guardian angel or something, that’s a really cute thing to think about
*she sighs*
Oh, and feel free to ask if you have any questions, since we’re going to be down here for a while, better that we get to know each other
i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well...
*Traveler takes off their cloak's hood and ruffles up their hair, revealing both their face a tiny bit better, alongside a medium sixed pair of dark, devil-like horns that blend well into their black hair.*
I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off.
*Dolores lights up*
That’s so cool! Can you feel out of them, or are they just for show
I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up. I can actually, although they're sensitive, that's why I usually have the hood up.
*Traveler glancss down at the water/*
I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive. I originally thought that I recieved the horns and tail to remind me of the good ol' days, but recently I've thought about why I got them, and came to the conclusion that maybe I received them because of my personality? I used to be very mischevious when I was still alive.
well…I’m glad you were there for each other
To, you know, balance each other out
*Dolores stares at the water as well, lost in thought*
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her.
she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her...
*Traveler chuckles again.*
Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her?
*Dolores laughs*
So that’s what that was
I kept thinking she was my guardian angel or something, that’s a really cute thing to think about
*she sighs*
Oh, and feel free to ask if you have any questions, since we’re going to be down here for a while, better that we get to know each other
i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well... i don't have many questions right now.. if you're wondering why I was asking about if she still had that halo, well...
*Traveler takes off their cloak's hood and ruffles up their hair, revealing both their face a tiny bit better, alongside a medium sixed pair of dark, devil-like horns that blend well into their black hair.*
I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off. I also have the tail, but I'm not really wanting to take off my cloak to show it off.
*Dolores lights up*
That’s so cool! Can you feel out of them, or are they just for show
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her. that certainly sounds like her.
she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her... she always looked over everyone after we moved to that island, always kind, caring, ensuring everyone was alright, everyone loved her...
*Traveler chuckles again.*
Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her? Funny thing; Harvest and I used to play this version of tag with some makeshift angel halos, devil horns, wings n' tails. stuff like that.. did she have a fake or handmade halo or anything when you saw her?
*Dolores laughs*
So that’s what that was
I kept thinking she was my guardian angel or something, that’s a really cute thing to think about
*she sighs*
Oh, and feel free to ask if you have any questions, since we’re going to be down here for a while, better that we get to know each other
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so ..There's nothing better to do, so
*They take a deep breath.*
Back when I was around three or four years old, Harvest and I used to live with our parents, both my mom and dad ended up being cruel, uncaring. and unforgiving.. even if we made small insignificant accidents, we'd be forced to scrub the floors until they shined.. when I turned five, Harvest and I devised a plan, we grabbed all the food we would've needed, and left the house, took dad's boat and abandoned that island alltogether, went someplace far away where we'd be safe, we ended up living in a cave and being the local wild people, Harvest often ended up heading into town to buy stuff we needed, while I'd explore the island we were at.. I loved that life, even if I didn't hold it for very long.
*Traveler chuckles.*
What was she like? What was she like? What was she like? What was she like?
*Dolores has a somber expression*
I’m…I’m sorry that happened to you, I can relate to having bad parental figures
I'm glad you got out of that situation sooner then I did
If you’re talking about me and Harvest, she’s really sweet, even though I already said that, she makes a really big effort to make sure that people know she cares about them. There’s this person that she wronged for…reasons…that even though it was indirect, she still made an effort to apologize. And with me…she was there through my struggles…I think she truly might be too good for me, I don’t deserve someone so considerate. your sister is a truly amazing person
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
*Traveler sits back dowm next to Dolores.*
Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time. Well, there's not much I remember about me and her, but.. I do remember one story I want to share, but maybe now isn't the best time.
*Dolores frowns*
You don’t remember much?
…
…well don’t stress it, we have plenty of time. If you want to share the story, share it, but if you don’t want to, don’t. It’s as simple as that.
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
Oh... Oh... Oh... Oh...
Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear. Sorry to hear.
*Dolores shakes it off and puts on a curious smile you have every right to be worried*
anyways, enough about me! Tell me about you and Harvest, if you’re ok with it that is.
a centipede came to make the ground shake
she's a
earthquaker, a heartbreaker
she came with the bass to make the pits gape
she's a
hellraiser, a lifetrader
…
Is this describing me?
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Noticing that Dolores looks embarrased, they chuckle.*
..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least! ..I'm glad she found a lover, at least!
…I was…I was confessing when…torment…
…
Why did that feel like the last time I was going to see her…even though…it was all an illusion
…
I’m such a mood killer aren’t I?
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
...
*Their mood lights up entirely*
That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister... That's.. that's her, that's my sister...
*They literally start spinning, jumping, and running around*
MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!! MY SISTER'S STILL AROUND!!!
*They continue to run around before eventually tiring out.*
I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!! I can't believe my sister's still around, let alone you KNOWING her!!
*Dolores lights up*
Wait…REALLY?????
What are the odds?
*she looks happy and astonished that she somehow found one of Harvest’s relatives…which then turns into embarrassment when she remembers the fact that she just talked about being in love with this person’s sibling*
*Dolores eventually stands up and puts her scarf back on, putting it much tighter around her. She dusts herself off and starts wandering*
*as she walks, she notices the repeating nature of the rooms, as well as the odd occasional markings on the walls*
*she swore she heard something in the distance, but it’s probably nothing*
*Dolores eventually finds a stack of crates in one of the closed off rooms that has…almond water??? It doesn’t have an expiration date…and doesn’t smell expired…so*
*oh my god why did she do this*
*Dolores took a small sip from the carton, to see that it…is fine? Suprisingly?*
*She collects a few more cartons from the crate to carry in her pockets before continuing to wander*
@eternally-wandering
*After awhile, something cuts off Dolores' path, a strange, small, shadow-like being that barely fits in with the area around it, it's form distorts slightly, before shifting from the form it's currently in, to Dolores' own, even changing in height.. it lights up upon seeing her.*
[Ooo, you're the person that Torment himself sent down here! I was hoping I'd run into you! What'd you do to piss off ol' DevilHorns himself? Actually, that probably doesn't matter!!]
*It closes the distance quickly, each little movement leaving behind afterimages that fade quickly, it leans in, ignoring ANY personal space issues Dolores might have.*
[My name is Nathan, or at least.. I'm a version of them, their past to be exact!]
*It smiles.. or at least you think it does, you can't see it's face, which means it probably can't see yours.*
[Why that's important doesn't concern you, what does is getting outta here, right? I have a friend or two that's in the exact same boat as you, and I'd be happy to lead you to them!]
*It's voice is extremely similar to Dolores' own voice, yet also sickingly similar to Harvest's and Sin's.*
*Dolores jumps back*
I- uhm…you…you sound like…
*She stops herself, not wanting to spiral into a panic from saying her name. She keeps telling herself she’s ok, how sad
…could you really get me out? Torment doesn’t seem to want me out of here…not that I really care, just, complicates things
[I know that, but right now I'm pissed off at them, and I want to spite them for something he did awhile back, I know you mean no harm, so I might as well help you! I can't guarantee you a way out, but at the very least; I can lead you to your little would've-been wife's sibling!]
*It backs off slightly, silently gesturing to the path ahead*
[Come on, try to keep up; I know a shortcut down to the level they're in!]
*Dolores freezes*
…what…what do you mean by would’ve been
*Shes shaking now*
what do you mean
[..I mean, you're not with her right nlw, and she can't confess her love to you while you're down here, can she?]
*It chuckles, turning a corner, leaving afterimages behind to guide Dolores incase she can't keep up with it's pace.*
*Dolores blushes, covering her face with her scarf as she starts walking*
oh! Uhm…yeah, of course
do you really think she will?
*oh my genesis this poor sweet woman*
[You and her BOTH know you love eachother, there's no denying it, now keep up, while it isn't that much of a walk, it's faster to run!]
*It suddenly quickens it's pace.*
*Dolores starts jogging lightly to keep up*
Is this place really that big?
*she keeps her scarf close to herself, careful not to drop it*
[This place is LITERALLY endless, so...]
*After a few minutes, it slows it's pace at a tiled area, said tiles lead into a seemingly bottomless pit, it stops Dolores so she doesn't fall in JUST yet.*
[Here it is, the shortcut down! don't worry, it's M U C H further down than it looks! but there's a LOT of water to break your fall at the bottom, so might as well cannonball!]
*It states, staring down the pit with a smile(?)*
*Dolores stares down at the hole*
Oh the things I’m doing for this wonderful woman
Welp! Down I go!
*Dolores does a little hop into the hole*
*It simply watches Dolores hop down, before disappearing.*
*After awhile, she lands somewhere within level 37, the splash sending waves throughout the room.. the water is lukewarm, and semi-calming.*
*She hears something in the distance, a voice.. now what?*
*Dolores pickes up her soaked coat and wades up tiled stairs to investigate the voice*
hello?
*her voice echos, along with the occasional drops of water*
*Nothing changes, besides whoever was speaking going silent.. seems like she'll have to explore and find out who that was, or find anything.*
*Dolores traverse the area, noticing it’s seren and almost peaceful atmosphere, completely different then the foreboding air of level 0*
*as she walks, she notices smears and stains covering some of the otherwise pristine tiles (sorry traveler but you need a thorough bath)*
*Dolores calls out again, still walking*
hello? I mean no harm or….uhm…come in peace!
the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that? the hell was that?
*..a small figure peeks into the room from a hallway in confusion*
oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you? oh, hello.. who're you?
oh! Uhm hello
*Dolores smiles awkwardly and waves*
I’m Dolores, I think you were who that person was talking about…or else this would be awkward
Who? Who? Who? Who?
..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you! ..It doesn't matter, actually; I'm known as Traveler, it's nice to meet you!
Huh! That’s a fun name
I’ve seen a lot of…strange things, so if I seem strangely calm about this whole thing it may partly be because of that
…
I don’t know…the specifics on why I’m here but I have a pretty good idea of the main reason
what about you? How long have you been here for, if you don’t mind me asking of course
in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most. in.. this place? I'd say a few days at most.
But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we? But, we have no clue how fast time actually moves down here, do we?
..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon ..if you want, you're welcome to tag along with me, although; i doubt we'll be getting anywhere anytime soon
*Dolores smiles, the relief of having someone to talk to in this strange place palpable*
That’d be nice actually, thank you
*she looks around*
so, is there a place to sit?
there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies. there's an abandoned area up ahead, full of tents and somehow still fresh supplies.
*They state, gesturing to the path behind them.*
It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk. It isn't too far ahead, it might be a bit hard for us to get there though, considering we have to swim.. but then again; you're taller than me and can probably walk.
*she lets out a sigh of relief*
great, I don’t mind a bit of water
so, should we get going or…
yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me. yeah, follow me.
*Traveler begins to lead the way, having to swim due to how short they are.. after a few moments, they find the aforementioned abandoned area, full of old tents and supplies, most of said supplies stacked neatly in a corner.*
there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to. there was someone else here called spared, but i have no clue where they ran off to.
*They shake off most the water off of them, before sitting down on the tiled floor.*
quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers. quite an odd place, isn't it? feels so different than all the upper layers.
..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here? ..might i ask how you got here?
*as Dolores sits she goes deathly quiet*
…I guess there’s no point in not telling you so
I was tricked into being sent here, this shadow…thing pretended to be someone I…love…very much. When I was just about to say everything I wanted to say…it was all gone
and now I’m here
…
but what can I do really
..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing? ..shadow thing?
[if she's referring to...]
describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me. describe it as well as you can for me.
*Dolores flinches slightly in suprise*
oh! Uhm…mostly all black? You can’t really make out most of its features. It has really good teeth for some reason, and a red suit I think?
that’s all I remember, there might have been more details but…couldn’t really examine them in the heat of the moment
*Traveler groans.*
You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great... You met Torment, great...
You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least. You're gonna hate me if I tell you how I know that thing, so I won't, not now at least.
...
Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again? Let's change the topic, who guided you down to this level again?
so that’s it’s name
an admittedly much MUCH nicer shadow person named…Nathan I think? They walked me to the entrance to this place
You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh? You met them both, huh?
Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose... Good to know, I suppose...
*Traveler goes silent and glances down at the ground, losing themselves in thought.*
*Dolores sighs and brings her knees to her chest, murmuring*
I hope she’s ok…
*They glance back at Dolores curiously.*
Who? Who? Who? Who?
I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious. I know it's probably none of my business but, I'm curious.
*Dolores shakes her head and smiles awkwardly*
No, no, it’s fine
It’s also best I get it off my chest, doesn’t help to be worried the whole time I’m here
*she sits back against the wall*
Her name is Harvest, I…I truly don’t know much about her, just bits and pieces for reasons…I don’t have the energy to get into right now. She’s kind and beautiful and so much better than me. I just…I don’t think I could take anything happening to her
I’m worried
I have this pit in my stomach that won’t go away, but I’m probably just paranoid
…sorry if that was a lot
*Traveler just kinda.. stares off into space at the name.*
..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest? ..Harvest?
*They jump up in shock, eyes widened in.. hope?*
I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE. I NEED YOU TO DESCRIBE HER AS WELL AS YOU CAN, PLEASE.
*They're MUCH MORE energetic than before.*
*Dolores flinches in surprise*
Uhm…she has a purple dress, a sunhat with a purple ribbon, tan skin, and brunette hair
Do you know her?
*she looks perplexed*
