Rippling Pool

[stprincesses]

Welcome. They call me the Shifting Mound. I have found a way for me and my aspects to communicate with you all. I hope we are welcome. They will introduce themselves now.

Hello! You can call me the Damsel! Anything's fine, whatever you'd like.

Hello. I'm the Prisoner.

Hello, fledglings. Call me goddess or Tower

Hey. I wonder if any of you can fight. I'm the Adversary.

Heya, I'm Spectre.

New playthings! I'm the Nightmare. Specifically yours.

Well hello, I'm the Witch.

Hello. They call me the Beast.

I'm just a totally normal princess who's named Razor for no reason.

Hello. We're the Stranger. I hope we don't stay strangers.

This is an ask blog run by @marsthecomet! I'm inexperienced with this kind of thing, so I'll definitely be out of character at points.

I plan on revealing the how's and why's as people ask about it, so don't be afraid to ask!

Make sure to go to @stpvoices for the voices! Run by my lovely friend. Go interact with them.

[stprincesses]

You should go to McTabby's

We have not heard that name before. What is this McTabby's?

This place intrigues me. Is there a way to spread my following at this... McTabby's?

Sure, whatever makes you happy!

[stprincesses]

To Stranger:

How does it feel to be a system within a system? Or a plural multitude in the sea of multitudes if you will? Heard it's called "sisasystem", but I may be mistaken. What is your& name for that?

Everyone's& opinion is valid.

- Layla

I've... never thought about it. What does everyone else call it?

Yes, enlighten us. I'd like to know.

[laylanightingale]

Re:

Thank Goddess I managed to find the answer in this post. Seems to apply both to those multitudes that were there from the start and those that appeared due to personal preference as well. Hope that helps))

- Layla

[stprincesses]

Fascinating...

Yes, I... I think I want to look more into this.

Thank you for bringing us this information.

-She, in all her multitudes, smiles at you. You have gained her favor-

[stprincesses]

To Stranger:

How does it feel to be a system within a system? Or a plural multitude in the sea of multitudes if you will? Heard it's called "sisasystem", but I may be mistaken. What is your& name for that?

Everyone's& opinion is valid.

- Layla

I've... never thought about it. What does everyone else call it?

Yes, enlighten us. I'd like to know.

[stprincesses]

It stirs. Jerry's eyes open, taking in its surroundings. It swims back to shore, its tail helping it move smoothly. It leaves behind a note, it's handwriting shaky.

*skitters away*

(Note: I missed you.)

I missed you too.

Bye, small creature.

[stprincesses]

A ripple at the surface, movement under the water. Something floats to the surface. A creature thought dead. Except death knows it well, and always sends it back. So instead, it sleeps before returning. It seems this sleep is lighter and natural. It floats gently.

Is that who I think it is?

The small creature.

Why return now?

[stprincesses]

It struggles against the water, clawing at its surroundings. It isn't made for water! It squeaks, air bubbles floating up. It gets close to the surface before it feels something on its leg.

It looks down to see seagrass curling around its leg. It fights it, trying with all its might to swim up. It burns its energy trying to go up. With its last struggle, it screeches, hoping to make enough noise to be found. It goes limp before it can be found.

-The princesses watch in horror. Wild and Witch try to help, with Fury trying to pull Jerry up. They can't help, however and a single note, presumably with its final thoughts written on it, floats to the surface. Shifty reads it, everyone crowding around her to read it too.-

"I'll miss you, I don't know when I'll come back, but I will at some point." Oh, that's horrible!

The little creature is gone?

Jerry!

[purple-1-0-1]

OH MY HOD?? WHAT?? WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO @marsthecomet ??? WHAT DDI YOU DO?? WHAT HAPPENED TO JERRY?? BRING HIM BSKC NOW. BRING JERRY BACK IMMEDIATELY. WHAT THE FUVK

[stprincesses]

It struggles against the water, clawing at its surroundings. It isn't made for water! It squeaks, air bubbles floating up. It gets close to the surface before it feels something on its leg.

It looks down to see seagrass curling around its leg. It fights it, trying with all its might to swim up. It burns its energy trying to go up. With its last struggle, it screeches, hoping to make enough noise to be found. It goes limp before it can be found.

-The princesses watch in horror. Wild and Witch try to help, with Fury trying to pull Jerry up. They can't help, however and a single note, presumably with its final thoughts written on it, floats to the surface. Shifty reads it, everyone crowding around her to read it too.-

"I'll miss you, I don't know when I'll come back, but I will at some point." Oh, that's horrible!

The little creature is gone?

Jerry!

[stprincesses]

It considers for a moment, watching the water. It jumps in, teeth bare and claws ready to scratch.

Wait-

-She can't get a word in as Jerry falls deep into the water, struggling but alive.-

That's not how you fight us.

[stprincesses]

The tail behind it swishes. It watches the water. It drops a small note.

(Note: I'm not really built to fight.)

Like that's stopped anyone!

Be dirty, if you must.

Even the meekest of prey has a couple tricks up its sleeves.

[stprincesses]

*skitters in*

It sniffs apologetically at the water. It watches the ripples.

-Jerry sniffs the water, an air of apology around it-

Hello again.

Back for round two?

[stprincesses]

What if I put Skeptic, Contrarian, and Hero in here and took Damsel, HEA, and Grey and our them with the voices. What then?

...what's that last one? Also, lots of arguing and probably possessiveness. And shenanigans.

[stprincesses]

Damsel! How do you feel about The Fury, if you've met any of the Chapter III girls?

She can be harsh sometimes! But she has a reason, I think.

(Fury) No matter what happens, I'm always stripped of my purpose.

I think that's a good reason to be mad.

-Fury regards Damsel for a moment-

(F) I like you.

[stprincesses]

Could you please. I don't know, Slay yourself or something? I don't want to go through the trouble of finding Him so He can find you.

That's very rude to ask of someone.

Slay yourself

I've done that. I always came back anyways.

I do believe I've met this Him you speak of. Is it The Long Quiet you are referring to?

We've already met.

I only happen sometimes when we meet.

[stprincesses]

which one of yall do yall think is the best..

Best... what?

Probably between us.

If we started talking about this, it'd only lead to arguments.

[stpvoices]

*skitters in*

It carries a small shard of a mirror. It carefully stands it facing the water before activating it. A small horde of people with dominant features stand in the reflection of the lake.

*skitters away*

What the fuck Jerry.

Holy shit so they are connecting with the outside world

I’m so fucked.

DAMSEL? Oh my love our happily ever after can be succeeded!

-Opportunist immediately grinned and looked at the reflection, seeming the most excited about this-

Hey! Witch! You can suck my feathery dick!

Hey! We have a chance at living happily ever after with her if we give her the blade in the Witch route! Be nice!

Dude that’s Thorn, I can tell Witch whatever the hell I want!

Please don’t let her get to me. Please don’t let her touch me. Please please please don’t let her.

I won’t, you’ll be okay, I swear.

[stprincesses]

My knight!

It's the wretch. I'll get back at you somehow.

It's my little playthings! I always knew you'd be hard to break.

Give them a break, Nightmare.

I'll eat this 'Jerry'. I'm hungry anyways.

-Beast jumps at the reflection, falling back and only causing ripples-

I'm afraid we can't directly affect the world yet.

[stpvoices]

-Paranoid immediately disappeared off to another room or corner, Opportunist only grinned more, Smitten visibly swooned, and Hunted just looked scandalized-

Hey! Don’t threaten Jerry like that, bitch!

Damn. That was very aggressive

I know you missed me, baby

Yet? Did anyone else hear them say yet? That means they might be able to at one point? Will be able to? The Narrator would not like this.

Even fucking better!

[stprincesses]

We haven't found a way out yet. But when we do, I'm going to have so much fun playing with you.

I can threaten whoever I want, I just happened to threaten someone I can't reach.

I only missed our game. I could play with anyone I want.

Is that the fledglings? I see the defiant one is here. Is the one who wanted me dead gone?

They're here? Is the strong one here? I want to see if we can spar again.

[stpvoices]

So? Even if you do get out, you can’t get in here.

Kill yourself. I’ll fuckin’ eat you again

Jesus dude

Oh I’m sure you could, babes. Just would be the same without me, right?

The Narrator? He’s not gone, just doesn’t interact with us when we’re here.

Why did nobody tell me my goddess is back? Finally, we can repent to her and beg her to forgive us without the weight of a chosen path on us! We can say whatever we want to her!

Damn right I’m here. Wish we could spar, I’d beat your ass again.

Wow…A lot of these princess could uh…Play with us. They keep mentioning it.

Oh come on man, that’s not what they mean!

Hey, they’re the ones saying it!

I wouldn’t mind it

What the fuck.

[stprincesses]

Likewise.

I'm sure there are plenty of people exactly like you out there. I just need to wait.

My most pious follower. I'm so glad I can have you back. We can show the world my greatness together.

And I'll beat yours.

Can I join?

I also don't mind. I wish I could see you, my knight!

Is that the one who created me? I missed you.

[stpvoices]

Aw babes there’s no one like me. I’m one of a kind.

Yeah your certainly somethin

See! Even Skeptic agrees!

If that’s how you take it

And I wish I could see you, my love!

Yuck

You’re just a depressed little man shitting on other people’s love!

I’m not depressed. I don’t feel anything at all

What? I don’t think I want to talk to you. You were in pain when I did that to you. I had to face the consequences and I didn’t like it

Aww is that…Shame? From Contrarian?

What? No! I mean like I don’t even care! Whatever

Weirdo

[stprincesses]

Whatever helps your ego.

Why don't you see me next loop? We can meet then.

I agree with killer, this is yuck.

I'm not in pain now. I've forgiven you. Have you forgiven yourself?

[stpvoices]

I can try my best, love, but in reality it’s the Long Quiet who chooses where we go. I am sorry

Thank you, Spectre.

Whatever. I don’t even want to talk to you anyways.

What a toddler.

Can we turn this thing off?!

[stprincesses]

I didn't know!

(G) I knew it wasn't my love.

(G) Still not forgiving him.

We can end the connection from our side. It just takes a moment.

-Conversation pauses as the waters surface ripples. Starting at the center and moving out with the ripples, the reflection returns to normal.-

[stprincesses]

Lowkey…Damsel x Thorn WHO SAID THAT

-Damsel tilts her head to the side-

What does that mean?

(T) I think it means they think we'd make a good couple.

...would we?

-Thorn smiles softly-

(T) Maybe when you learn to live for yourself.