The Revenant Calamity

[xel-the-revenant]

The Revenant Calamity

Hello, Abby here! My main is @weaveryivel Yet Another OC RP Blog. This character is Xel! There's a lot of fun stuff to their lore but for now, all you need to know is that they're a powerful and very angry being (though not as powerful as a Higher Being), and they are made of Void. They are also within Pharloom, so hello Pharloomblr! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Xel's appearance is a bit strange and I have no refs, so bear with me! Their head is elongated downward and flat, and has six antennae - like an axolotl! They have no facial features to speak of. Their torso is sort of gaunt, and is usually wrapped in many arms and hands. They have four main arms which come from their torso, but can manipulate their many other arms as they see fit. The rest (and majority) of their body is a long, thick, flowing "tail" composed of Void liquid, alongside tendrils and arms. And, of course, they're a Void creature, so everything is made of Void and overall, quite liquid-like in composition.

As for goals, backstory, and anything else of the sort... you'll have to wait and see! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rules: - Asks welcome, whether anonymous or RP. - Suggestive asks are welcome. No straight up NSFW, as in like, smut. - Shipping is perfectly fine. Message me if you are an RP blog that wants to consider something that has more substance to it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tags: [revenant awakened] - Any in character post [from the depths] - interactions with rp blogs [revenant entreated] - anonymous asks [revenant sleepy time] - OOC posts

[weaveryivel]

Hey gang

I've been gone for a bit now

At first it was because I took a break, which was good for me, but lately depression has been hitting me hard and my motivation is down

I am NOT gone or quitting with my RP blogs, I'll just need a few days to get back into the swing of things as I start coming back

Apologies for being gone so long, and I am glad to be returning !

[xel-the-revenant]

eek! the dark lord... he liveth! indeed, yesyes, the shadowy umbral lord hath returned once again to finish the true end which the ancient ancestors predicted all those aeons ago... I am in awe of your umbral form, o lord of darkness...

.... You are much more spirited than my other followers. However, I will allow it.

[rosy-official]

A large group of people arrive, Dew and Scarlet at the front, all of them looking weary. Dew and Scarlet in particular look exhausted.

“Haugh…haugh…haugh…finally…finally made it! Felt like for-fucking-ever!”

“Come on, it was only a day at most. Anyways…”

Dew turns toward Rosy.

“Hello there! You’re Rosy, right? Of Rosy’s Spa? We’d like to use the spa for…”

Dew pauses, then begins counting the people. When he’s done, he turns back around.

“Ten people please!”

-@scarlet-and-dew

Also tagging @wolf-and-fox, @shimering-crystals-scarlet-shell, @arkus-the-ironclad, @spotlight-the-performer, and @skarr-karmen for this

*Rosy slaps herself in the face, then blinks a few times*

Ten? Uhh... do you have the necessary rosaries for each bug? It'll be a hundred rosaries in total, kekeke!

[scarlet-and-dew]

Scarlet and Dew both blink at Rosy, then back at each other.

"...Scarlet. We don't have any money."

"Can't we just trade in some items we have?"

"All of our non-essential items are back at our tent. Y'know, the one you abandoned at Far Fields like a month ago?"

"...Ah. Shit."

@arkus-the-ironclad

[arkus-the-ironclad]

Ah, don't worry yourselves, young ones. Rosy? I hope this will suffice! (Arkus looks at nothing, and mutters something to someone indeterminable. After a moment, there is a large bag in his hands.) Here! (He hands Rosy the bag, which is full of three thousand Rosaries.) I'm paying for everyone! @rosy-official

[rosy-official]

*Rosy takes one look in the bag, and her eyes nearly fall out of her head. She quickly shoves the bag under her wings, and opens the door*

Please, please, do come in! I do already have a few customers inside, but I'm sure there's enough space for everybody, kekeke!

I... I hope...

@scarlet-and-dew

[scarlet-and-dew]

"Oh, thank you Arkus!"

"...Thanks, Arkus."

The two head inside the Spa first, scouting the area.

The first thing they notice is a little ball that looked like the Radiance sitting on the lap of a Conductor with a smiley face inscribed on the bearing on their hood. A larger click beetle is also there, sitting nearby. They also feel some shadowy presence wash over the two, but they couldn't quite discern what.

The next thing they notice is a vessel that seems to be covered in gems. Next to them, who Scarlet takes special notice of, are two bugs who look like a mixture of Skarrs and Karakians, one with with all sorts of scars, Dew tries to ignore the scars on that particular bug's arms and the other who looks like they've never seen a battle.

"Well now, who are these graceful blessings before my eyes?"

The most important thing that Dew noticed, however, was a familiar sheen on golden plating.

"...Oh no..."

@third-sentinel

[third-sentinel]

Trinn emerges from the water to look at the group arriving.

It smiles at the pair. It's genuine, seemingly, but considering it's... everything, you may never know for sure.

It waves, before sinking back down.

@scarlet-and-dew

[wolf-and-fox]

The Dreambound Group consists of: Crimson, who is being very polite and staying to the side - and attached to their shoulder is one highly curious Wolf, Fox, who is starting to look through satchel upon satchel to aid in costs almost on pure habit, Aaaaand Wispspark, an entire FOX, who is also being very polite and somewhat hiding behind the entire group. They immediately almost offered to stay outside (mostly due to simply just how very tall they were compared to literally everyone else), which a grand total of Zero in the group was having. Fox does actually raise their head mid-search in time to see Arkus carry literally the entire group on charges. Fox keeps that note in mind in case something comes up.

It takes some convincing from Fox and Crimson to actually lead Wispspark IN, who is suddenly very aware of just how tall they are and keeping themselves as low as possible. It takes some MORE convincing from Crimson to WOLF, who has been standing on the edge of the actual pool for five minutes, staring at it really intently. The only real explanation Crimson can give for Wolf's sudden hesitation is "experience with Greenpath acid", which probably does not actually explain anything. Once Wolf knows that it's WATER, it is HAPPY to dive straight into the water and VIBE. Fox also seems to pick up on Trinn's presence, and quietly bows their head in greeting. They remember the last meeting, and they have every intention to not make this a potential confrontation on their end. Wolf, however, also spots Pale Vessel and company, and makes their own location KNOWN with a short overjoyed howl- HI!!!! HELLO!! Crimson doesn't speak much further outside of to help Wispspark settle down near such a large group.

@shimering-crystals-scarlet-shell

[shimering-crystals-scarlet-shell]

*As the vessel notices the Dreambound group. It greets them- A big splash of water and giggling can be heard. Looking at where it happens. You can see Korra has dunked Skarrlette head in the water. Skarrlette lifts their head from out of the water while giggling. Korra antennae wiggles in happiness while giggling. And the fluttering of whatever is left of their ripped off wings. Katt just looks at them, looking unimpressed while slightly smiling.*

@skarr-karmen

[skarr-karmen]

[Karmen immediately notices Skarrlette in the distance and begins walking towards the group]

[Spotlight, also noticing their own sibling and not wanting to be separated from Karmen, also walks towards the group]

@amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

—Amma sleepily remained in her corner of the spa, petting Mizello gently. She’d noticed multiple others join her, but wasn’t sure of how to approach them. She decided she wouldn’t, until one of them showed interest in her. She’d rather not her relaxation be marred by trying to keep an overly amicable, friendly manner with others.—

@mizellotheconductor

[mizellotheconductor]

-Mizello was very happy to be pet, closing their eyes and not drifting off to sleep, but also not fully aware and awake either. They were content with just being comfortable next to Amma-

-They were aware of the other bugs in the spa, but didn't care much to talk to them. It was nap time-

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(Vaguely existing in the shadows of the corner behind those two is Xel, looming ominously above. Tendrils of its Void form lap out at the air beyond, but it seems relatively content to remain where it is.) ... Hello other things. @illuminating-dawn

[illuminating-dawn]

.

.

.

Hello, being of the void.

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel stares hungrily at the Radiance for a moment longer.) (It says nothing.)

[rosy-official]

A large group of people arrive, Dew and Scarlet at the front, all of them looking weary. Dew and Scarlet in particular look exhausted.

“Haugh…haugh…haugh…finally…finally made it! Felt like for-fucking-ever!”

“Come on, it was only a day at most. Anyways…”

Dew turns toward Rosy.

“Hello there! You’re Rosy, right? Of Rosy’s Spa? We’d like to use the spa for…”

Dew pauses, then begins counting the people. When he’s done, he turns back around.

“Ten people please!”

-@scarlet-and-dew

Also tagging @wolf-and-fox, @shimering-crystals-scarlet-shell, @arkus-the-ironclad, @spotlight-the-performer, and @skarr-karmen for this

*Rosy slaps herself in the face, then blinks a few times*

Ten? Uhh... do you have the necessary rosaries for each bug? It'll be a hundred rosaries in total, kekeke!

[scarlet-and-dew]

Scarlet and Dew both blink at Rosy, then back at each other.

"...Scarlet. We don't have any money."

"Can't we just trade in some items we have?"

"All of our non-essential items are back at our tent. Y'know, the one you abandoned at Far Fields like a month ago?"

"...Ah. Shit."

@arkus-the-ironclad

[arkus-the-ironclad]

Ah, don't worry yourselves, young ones. Rosy? I hope this will suffice! (Arkus looks at nothing, and mutters something to someone indeterminable. After a moment, there is a large bag in his hands.) Here! (He hands Rosy the bag, which is full of three thousand Rosaries.) I'm paying for everyone! @rosy-official

[rosy-official]

*Rosy takes one look in the bag, and her eyes nearly fall out of her head. She quickly shoves the bag under her wings, and opens the door*

Please, please, do come in! I do already have a few customers inside, but I'm sure there's enough space for everybody, kekeke!

I... I hope...

@scarlet-and-dew

[scarlet-and-dew]

"Oh, thank you Arkus!"

"...Thanks, Arkus."

The two head inside the Spa first, scouting the area.

The first thing they notice is a little ball that looked like the Radiance sitting on the lap of a Conductor with a smiley face inscribed on the bearing on their hood. A larger click beetle is also there, sitting nearby. They also feel some shadowy presence wash over the two, but they couldn't quite discern what.

The next thing they notice is a vessel that seems to be covered in gems. Next to them, who Scarlet takes special notice of, are two bugs who look like a mixture of Skarrs and Karakians, one with with all sorts of scars, Dew tries to ignore the scars on that particular bug's arms and the other who looks like they've never seen a battle.

"Well now, who are these graceful blessings before my eyes?"

The most important thing that Dew noticed, however, was a familiar sheen on golden plating.

"...Oh no..."

@third-sentinel

[third-sentinel]

Trinn emerges from the water to look at the group arriving.

It smiles at the pair. It's genuine, seemingly, but considering it's... everything, you may never know for sure.

It waves, before sinking back down.

@scarlet-and-dew

[wolf-and-fox]

The Dreambound Group consists of: Crimson, who is being very polite and staying to the side - and attached to their shoulder is one highly curious Wolf, Fox, who is starting to look through satchel upon satchel to aid in costs almost on pure habit, Aaaaand Wispspark, an entire FOX, who is also being very polite and somewhat hiding behind the entire group. They immediately almost offered to stay outside (mostly due to simply just how very tall they were compared to literally everyone else), which a grand total of Zero in the group was having. Fox does actually raise their head mid-search in time to see Arkus carry literally the entire group on charges. Fox keeps that note in mind in case something comes up.

It takes some convincing from Fox and Crimson to actually lead Wispspark IN, who is suddenly very aware of just how tall they are and keeping themselves as low as possible. It takes some MORE convincing from Crimson to WOLF, who has been standing on the edge of the actual pool for five minutes, staring at it really intently. The only real explanation Crimson can give for Wolf's sudden hesitation is "experience with Greenpath acid", which probably does not actually explain anything. Once Wolf knows that it's WATER, it is HAPPY to dive straight into the water and VIBE. Fox also seems to pick up on Trinn's presence, and quietly bows their head in greeting. They remember the last meeting, and they have every intention to not make this a potential confrontation on their end. Wolf, however, also spots Pale Vessel and company, and makes their own location KNOWN with a short overjoyed howl- HI!!!! HELLO!! Crimson doesn't speak much further outside of to help Wispspark settle down near such a large group.

@shimering-crystals-scarlet-shell

[shimering-crystals-scarlet-shell]

*As the vessel notices the Dreambound group. It greets them- A big splash of water and giggling can be heard. Looking at where it happens. You can see Korra has dunked Skarrlette head in the water. Skarrlette lifts their head from out of the water while giggling. Korra antennae wiggles in happiness while giggling. And the fluttering of whatever is left of their ripped off wings. Katt just looks at them, looking unimpressed while slightly smiling.*

@skarr-karmen

[skarr-karmen]

[Karmen immediately notices Skarrlette in the distance and begins walking towards the group]

[Spotlight, also noticing their own sibling and not wanting to be separated from Karmen, also walks towards the group]

@amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

—Amma sleepily remained in her corner of the spa, petting Mizello gently. She’d noticed multiple others join her, but wasn’t sure of how to approach them. She decided she wouldn’t, until one of them showed interest in her. She’d rather not her relaxation be marred by trying to keep an overly amicable, friendly manner with others.—

@mizellotheconductor

[mizellotheconductor]

-Mizello was very happy to be pet, closing their eyes and not drifting off to sleep, but also not fully aware and awake either. They were content with just being comfortable next to Amma-

-They were aware of the other bugs in the spa, but didn't care much to talk to them. It was nap time-

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(Vaguely existing in the shadows of the corner behind those two is Xel, looming ominously above. Tendrils of its Void form lap out at the air beyond, but it seems relatively content to remain where it is.) ... Hello other things. @illuminating-dawn

[westeggsocial]

Reblog and I’ll give you a song that fits your blog.

[xel-the-revenant]

:3

[twelfth-architect-official]

(There is a faint sound that somewhat resembles screeching metal as a tide of Void moves into the Twelfth Architect's workshop, taking the form of Xel.) (It gazes without eyes at the Architect for a very long time.) ... ... ... ... ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

The Twelfth Architect stared at the shadow for an exceptionally long time, before finally saying, "Hello, Void Creature. Could you in-in-inform me of why you are here?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(The Void beast stares for an extra exceptionally long time. Though it has no eyes, the Architect gets the sense that they are being observed with great interest.) ... ... ... ... ... ... I have heard you make things. ... Why?

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect tilted their head, their brain... short-circuiting at the question. They examined it from every angle, repeating the question in their mind. It was over five minutes before they responded.

"... It is what I was created to do," They said. "It is what I want to do. It is what I en-en-enjoy. It is what will most help the people around me. Why do you ask-inquire?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel, once more, waits and stares. This time it's five minutes and thirty seconds.) (One must imagine Xel thoughtful.) So you were created for that purpose? And you enjoy fulfilling it? Does this mean you can never have another purpose? Are you bound to do what you were created for, forever? (It sounds vaguely upset.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect wondered at this.

... Was this creature made for a purpose? Did it want to escape that purpose? Was that the reason for all its questions? How... truly strange. Truly, truly, truly strange, to come to the Twelfth Architect for that. After about six minutes, the Twelfth Architect said, "No. My pro-programming is very, very loose. I can escape this purpose easily. But I will n-n-not choose to, for this purpose makes me happy."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature hears this, and seems considerably less irritated. Then it waits for six minutes and thirty seconds, staring.) ... How does it feel, to create things? Tell me.

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect took ten whole minutes to contemplate it. "My answer may be poor," They said, "For I am p-p-poor with words, but I shall try. It feels... Galvanizing, to create things. My entire body moves with purpose. My m-m-mind kicks into high efficiency. I am in a state of bliss, and p-p-pride, as the project comes together. It's something I could do forever, and ever, and the on-only joy that truly rivals it is seeing my dear Paradox... and of course, when we create together... It's glorious," They explained. "I hope that explanation-description suffices."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature, confounded at this explanation, stares for a very long time.) (How can it feel such a way to create? Xel has tried creating. Tried, and it made them feel nothing. Tried, and it was worth nothing.) (How can they get... this? How can they get what this strange bug has? How can they be more?) (How? They don't get it. It isn't fair.) (... They stare for twenty minutes, and say nothing.) (They are utterly still, though the Void matter they are made of churns.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

"... Is something the matter?" The Twelfth Architect asked after twenty-three minutes. They were suddenly concerned about the creature growing agitated and hostile. They had recently installed... very robust security, but nothing that would be effective against a Void beast... They needed to change that.

[xel-the-revenant]

Is something the matter? (It hisses the echoed words in a wretched tone, like sheets of thin, sharp metal being dragged against each other at the edges.) You do not get it, you... you strange, metal bug. You are simply a pathetic, meaningless creature. You were created to fulfill a need, and so you fulfill it, nothing more than a slave to your own creation. (It rears up, looking down while emanating disgust and rage.) Nobody loves you. Nobody will mourn you. Nobody will remember you. You were born, and you will die, and nobody will have cared at all. You are nothing. You will accomplish nothing of value. I ought to tear you apart where you stand. (It sounds... dangerously distressed and angry.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect simply tilted their head, and just stared for half an hour.

"... You're not truly sp-speaking to me," Was all they said.

They could try to explain just how exceptionally wrong the Void Creature was, but... Why bother?

It wasn't necessary. Nor worth the effort.

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel stares for a full hour after the outburst.) (Stares at this bug, at their workshop, at... at everything here.) (They want to break things. Smash this workshop, smash everything invented within it.) (... But they do not.) (Instead, they quickly - far too quick for such a massive being as them - leave the workshop, leaving nothing but restless Void traces behind that will soon fade.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

(There is a faint sound that somewhat resembles screeching metal as a tide of Void moves into the Twelfth Architect's workshop, taking the form of Xel.) (It gazes without eyes at the Architect for a very long time.) ... ... ... ... ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

The Twelfth Architect stared at the shadow for an exceptionally long time, before finally saying, "Hello, Void Creature. Could you in-in-inform me of why you are here?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(The Void beast stares for an extra exceptionally long time. Though it has no eyes, the Architect gets the sense that they are being observed with great interest.) ... ... ... ... ... ... I have heard you make things. ... Why?

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect tilted their head, their brain... short-circuiting at the question. They examined it from every angle, repeating the question in their mind. It was over five minutes before they responded.

"... It is what I was created to do," They said. "It is what I want to do. It is what I en-en-enjoy. It is what will most help the people around me. Why do you ask-inquire?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel, once more, waits and stares. This time it's five minutes and thirty seconds.) (One must imagine Xel thoughtful.) So you were created for that purpose? And you enjoy fulfilling it? Does this mean you can never have another purpose? Are you bound to do what you were created for, forever? (It sounds vaguely upset.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect wondered at this.

... Was this creature made for a purpose? Did it want to escape that purpose? Was that the reason for all its questions? How... truly strange. Truly, truly, truly strange, to come to the Twelfth Architect for that. After about six minutes, the Twelfth Architect said, "No. My pro-programming is very, very loose. I can escape this purpose easily. But I will n-n-not choose to, for this purpose makes me happy."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature hears this, and seems considerably less irritated. Then it waits for six minutes and thirty seconds, staring.) ... How does it feel, to create things? Tell me.

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect took ten whole minutes to contemplate it. "My answer may be poor," They said, "For I am p-p-poor with words, but I shall try. It feels... Galvanizing, to create things. My entire body moves with purpose. My m-m-mind kicks into high efficiency. I am in a state of bliss, and p-p-pride, as the project comes together. It's something I could do forever, and ever, and the on-only joy that truly rivals it is seeing my dear Paradox... and of course, when we create together... It's glorious," They explained. "I hope that explanation-description suffices."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature, confounded at this explanation, stares for a very long time.) (How can it feel such a way to create? Xel has tried creating. Tried, and it made them feel nothing. Tried, and it was worth nothing.) (How can they get... this? How can they get what this strange bug has? How can they be more?) (How? They don't get it. It isn't fair.) (... They stare for twenty minutes, and say nothing.) (They are utterly still, though the Void matter they are made of churns.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

"... Is something the matter?" The Twelfth Architect asked after twenty-three minutes. They were suddenly concerned about the creature growing agitated and hostile. They had recently installed... very robust security, but nothing that would be effective against a Void beast... They needed to change that.

[xel-the-revenant]

Is something the matter? (It hisses the echoed words in a wretched tone, like sheets of thin, sharp metal being dragged against each other at the edges.) You do not get it, you... you strange, metal bug. You are simply a pathetic, meaningless creature. You were created to fulfill a need, and so you fulfill it, nothing more than a slave to your own creation. (It rears up, looking down while emanating disgust and rage.) Nobody loves you. Nobody will mourn you. Nobody will remember you. You were born, and you will die, and nobody will have cared at all. You are nothing. You will accomplish nothing of value. I ought to tear you apart where you stand. (It sounds... dangerously distressed and angry.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

(There is a faint sound that somewhat resembles screeching metal as a tide of Void moves into the Twelfth Architect's workshop, taking the form of Xel.) (It gazes without eyes at the Architect for a very long time.) ... ... ... ... ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

The Twelfth Architect stared at the shadow for an exceptionally long time, before finally saying, "Hello, Void Creature. Could you in-in-inform me of why you are here?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(The Void beast stares for an extra exceptionally long time. Though it has no eyes, the Architect gets the sense that they are being observed with great interest.) ... ... ... ... ... ... I have heard you make things. ... Why?

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect tilted their head, their brain... short-circuiting at the question. They examined it from every angle, repeating the question in their mind. It was over five minutes before they responded.

"... It is what I was created to do," They said. "It is what I want to do. It is what I en-en-enjoy. It is what will most help the people around me. Why do you ask-inquire?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel, once more, waits and stares. This time it's five minutes and thirty seconds.) (One must imagine Xel thoughtful.) So you were created for that purpose? And you enjoy fulfilling it? Does this mean you can never have another purpose? Are you bound to do what you were created for, forever? (It sounds vaguely upset.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect wondered at this.

... Was this creature made for a purpose? Did it want to escape that purpose? Was that the reason for all its questions? How... truly strange. Truly, truly, truly strange, to come to the Twelfth Architect for that. After about six minutes, the Twelfth Architect said, "No. My pro-programming is very, very loose. I can escape this purpose easily. But I will n-n-not choose to, for this purpose makes me happy."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature hears this, and seems considerably less irritated. Then it waits for six minutes and thirty seconds, staring.) ... How does it feel, to create things? Tell me.

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect took ten whole minutes to contemplate it. "My answer may be poor," They said, "For I am p-p-poor with words, but I shall try. It feels... Galvanizing, to create things. My entire body moves with purpose. My m-m-mind kicks into high efficiency. I am in a state of bliss, and p-p-pride, as the project comes together. It's something I could do forever, and ever, and the on-only joy that truly rivals it is seeing my dear Paradox... and of course, when we create together... It's glorious," They explained. "I hope that explanation-description suffices."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature, confounded at this explanation, stares for a very long time.) (How can it feel such a way to create? Xel has tried creating. Tried, and it made them feel nothing. Tried, and it was worth nothing.) (How can they get... this? How can they get what this strange bug has? How can they be more?) (How? They don't get it. It isn't fair.) (... They stare for twenty minutes, and say nothing.) (They are utterly still, though the Void matter they are made of churns.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

(There is a faint sound that somewhat resembles screeching metal as a tide of Void moves into the Twelfth Architect's workshop, taking the form of Xel.) (It gazes without eyes at the Architect for a very long time.) ... ... ... ... ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

The Twelfth Architect stared at the shadow for an exceptionally long time, before finally saying, "Hello, Void Creature. Could you in-in-inform me of why you are here?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(The Void beast stares for an extra exceptionally long time. Though it has no eyes, the Architect gets the sense that they are being observed with great interest.) ... ... ... ... ... ... I have heard you make things. ... Why?

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect tilted their head, their brain... short-circuiting at the question. They examined it from every angle, repeating the question in their mind. It was over five minutes before they responded.

"... It is what I was created to do," They said. "It is what I want to do. It is what I en-en-enjoy. It is what will most help the people around me. Why do you ask-inquire?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel, once more, waits and stares. This time it's five minutes and thirty seconds.) (One must imagine Xel thoughtful.) So you were created for that purpose? And you enjoy fulfilling it? Does this mean you can never have another purpose? Are you bound to do what you were created for, forever? (It sounds vaguely upset.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect wondered at this.

... Was this creature made for a purpose? Did it want to escape that purpose? Was that the reason for all its questions? How... truly strange. Truly, truly, truly strange, to come to the Twelfth Architect for that. After about six minutes, the Twelfth Architect said, "No. My pro-programming is very, very loose. I can escape this purpose easily. But I will n-n-not choose to, for this purpose makes me happy."

[xel-the-revenant]

(The creature hears this, and seems considerably less irritated. Then it waits for six minutes and thirty seconds, staring.) ... How does it feel, to create things? Tell me.

[twelfth-architect-official]

(There is a faint sound that somewhat resembles screeching metal as a tide of Void moves into the Twelfth Architect's workshop, taking the form of Xel.) (It gazes without eyes at the Architect for a very long time.) ... ... ... ... ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

The Twelfth Architect stared at the shadow for an exceptionally long time, before finally saying, "Hello, Void Creature. Could you in-in-inform me of why you are here?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(The Void beast stares for an extra exceptionally long time. Though it has no eyes, the Architect gets the sense that they are being observed with great interest.) ... ... ... ... ... ... I have heard you make things. ... Why?

[twelfth-architect-official]

The Twelfth Architect tilted their head, their brain... short-circuiting at the question. They examined it from every angle, repeating the question in their mind. It was over five minutes before they responded.

"... It is what I was created to do," They said. "It is what I want to do. It is what I en-en-enjoy. It is what will most help the people around me. Why do you ask-inquire?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel, once more, waits and stares. This time it's five minutes and thirty seconds.) (One must imagine Xel thoughtful.) So you were created for that purpose? And you enjoy fulfilling it? Does this mean you can never have another purpose? Are you bound to do what you were created for, forever? (It sounds vaguely upset.)

[twelfth-architect-official]

(There is a faint sound that somewhat resembles screeching metal as a tide of Void moves into the Twelfth Architect's workshop, taking the form of Xel.) (It gazes without eyes at the Architect for a very long time.) ... ... ... ... ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

The Twelfth Architect stared at the shadow for an exceptionally long time, before finally saying, "Hello, Void Creature. Could you in-in-inform me of why you are here?"

[xel-the-revenant]

(The Void beast stares for an extra exceptionally long time. Though it has no eyes, the Architect gets the sense that they are being observed with great interest.) ... ... ... ... ... ... I have heard you make things. ... Why?

[bugkisser-flea]

(There is the faint sound of something like screeching metal as a leviathan of Void slithers up to the flea.) (It sets its faceless gaze squarely onto the small bug, staring for a while.) (Eventually, it speaks.) ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

OOOUUAH- WWWHAT AREE YOUU-

(Jigeen practically falls on his ass out of fear)

[xel-the-revenant]

... (It stares for a while longer. Eventually, it speaks, completely ignoring the question.) I heard you kiss other bugs. .... ... Why?

[bugkisser-flea]

O-o-o-ou!- i- yes! Thats me!

I do it t-to give a hand to the bugs that need help finding a species to kisses, because sometimes there isnt someone in theirs th-that is makes them happy- i guess-?

[xel-the-revenant]

... (Xel seems to ponder this statement for a long time, evidently to make some judgement on the philosophical value of such a practice... maybe.) ... ... Weird. What is kissing like?

[bugkisser-flea]

(There is the faint sound of something like screeching metal as a leviathan of Void slithers up to the flea.) (It sets its faceless gaze squarely onto the small bug, staring for a while.) (Eventually, it speaks.) ... Hello. @xel-the-revenant

OOOUUAH- WWWHAT AREE YOUU-

(Jigeen practically falls on his ass out of fear)

[xel-the-revenant]

... (It stares for a while longer. Eventually, it speaks, completely ignoring the question.) I heard you kiss other bugs. .... ... Why?

[amma-of-pharloom]

Amma sat in the lifeblood lab with Mizello, having just accepted an invitation to a sleepover.

It felt...odd, volunteering to participate in such a thing, but she was happy to be there, too.

She accepted the moth plushie Mizello handed her, and nestled it close to her chest, while grabbing a thick blanket and swapping her coat in favor of wrapping it around her.

This...wasn't too bad, she supposed.

She recognized the plushie that Mizello carried – the one he'd had in their dream, the one he'd used to destroy ∷𝙹ᒲ╎リ𝙹. She liked that plushie, and smiled at it.

She patted down the patch of grass, before curling up on it with a soft sleepy huff.

It was...interesting. What had once been unfathomably terrifying to her wasn't so bad, now.

@mizellotheconductor @xel-the-revenant

[mizellotheconductor]

-Mizello giggled, happy to finally get a nice sleep-over with Amma. Mizello also could finally continue their photo album of Amma, this would definitely look very nice in a little photo-book-

-Mizello took off their mantle and set it next to Amma's lab coat. Mizello recognized that coat, actually, why hadn't Amma gotten a new one? It still had the old citadel logo! Whatever, Mizello would not let this moment be tainted, and would get Amma a new coat later. It probably wasn't too hard to find a newer lab coat with the right logo-

-Mizello follows, watching Amma lay down before doing their little process. That process was: Mizello layed down the thickest blanket on the ground, and layed on it. Mizello then used the second blanket as an actual blanket. Mizello was now maximum comfyness, squeaking happily while hugging Wyormie-

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(There is the strange sound of metal scraping, and Void particles drip from the ceiling above.) (They form into an amorphous mass hanging down, before dropping with a wet sound not quite that of water. Afterward, the mass shapes itself into the colossal form of Xel.) My Chosen. (It looks at Amma.) (... it proceeds to ignore Amma, grabbing Mizello in two massive hands.) @amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

–Amma nearly flings herself away, startled, but manages to control her reaction down to just a yelp and a half-clicking sound.

...Oh. This was the friend Mizello had talked about. The void being.

She squinted at it. Just because she didn't want to be a soundproof room where no one could hear her didn't mean she wanted to be interrupted. After getting so comfortable too.–

...Can I help you?

@mizellotheconductor

[mizellotheconductor]

SQUEE O.O!!

-Mizello squeaked and wiggled around. Mizello was a little surprised Xel still recognized them while both gravid and having a completely new body from when they first met. Mizello was still happy Xel recognized them, though, Xel was their cool vyrm friend after all!-

-Mizello was, however, very surprised Xel was just grabbing them-

Vyrmie ><!! Why did u grab me >o<!! We could have just talked on the floor -3-! Oh :0! Also, meet Amma ^^! Shes my friend :3!

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel looks at Amma.) My Chosen One has recruited you? Good. What are you, bug? @amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

—…Recruited.—

What am I? Well, what I am is a click beetle. And a researcher. I’m friendly with Mizello, yes.

@mizellotheconductor

[mizellotheconductor]

Mhm :D! Shes my friend ^^! We're doing some research, so shes staying the night :3! Alsopleaseputmedown QmQ

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

.... I do not want to. ... But I shall. (Xel puts the conductor down, and curls up behind them.) What do you research, you... "quick beetle". @amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

Amma sat in the lifeblood lab with Mizello, having just accepted an invitation to a sleepover.

It felt...odd, volunteering to participate in such a thing, but she was happy to be there, too.

She accepted the moth plushie Mizello handed her, and nestled it close to her chest, while grabbing a thick blanket and swapping her coat in favor of wrapping it around her.

This...wasn't too bad, she supposed.

She recognized the plushie that Mizello carried – the one he'd had in their dream, the one he'd used to destroy ∷𝙹ᒲ╎リ𝙹. She liked that plushie, and smiled at it.

She patted down the patch of grass, before curling up on it with a soft sleepy huff.

It was...interesting. What had once been unfathomably terrifying to her wasn't so bad, now.

@mizellotheconductor @xel-the-revenant

[mizellotheconductor]

-Mizello giggled, happy to finally get a nice sleep-over with Amma. Mizello also could finally continue their photo album of Amma, this would definitely look very nice in a little photo-book-

-Mizello took off their mantle and set it next to Amma's lab coat. Mizello recognized that coat, actually, why hadn't Amma gotten a new one? It still had the old citadel logo! Whatever, Mizello would not let this moment be tainted, and would get Amma a new coat later. It probably wasn't too hard to find a newer lab coat with the right logo-

-Mizello follows, watching Amma lay down before doing their little process. That process was: Mizello layed down the thickest blanket on the ground, and layed on it. Mizello then used the second blanket as an actual blanket. Mizello was now maximum comfyness, squeaking happily while hugging Wyormie-

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(There is the strange sound of metal scraping, and Void particles drip from the ceiling above.) (They form into an amorphous mass hanging down, before dropping with a wet sound not quite that of water. Afterward, the mass shapes itself into the colossal form of Xel.) My Chosen. (It looks at Amma.) (... it proceeds to ignore Amma, grabbing Mizello in two massive hands.) @amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

–Amma nearly flings herself away, startled, but manages to control her reaction down to just a yelp and a half-clicking sound.

...Oh. This was the friend Mizello had talked about. The void being.

She squinted at it. Just because she didn't want to be a soundproof room where no one could hear her didn't mean she wanted to be interrupted. After getting so comfortable too.–

...Can I help you?

@mizellotheconductor

[mizellotheconductor]

SQUEE O.O!!

-Mizello squeaked and wiggled around. Mizello was a little surprised Xel still recognized them while both gravid and having a completely new body from when they first met. Mizello was still happy Xel recognized them, though, Xel was their cool vyrm friend after all!-

-Mizello was, however, very surprised Xel was just grabbing them-

Vyrmie ><!! Why did u grab me >o<!! We could have just talked on the floor -3-! Oh :0! Also, meet Amma ^^! Shes my friend :3!

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(Xel looks at Amma.) My Chosen One has recruited you? Good. What are you, bug? @amma-of-pharloom

[amma-of-pharloom]

Amma sat in the lifeblood lab with Mizello, having just accepted an invitation to a sleepover.

It felt...odd, volunteering to participate in such a thing, but she was happy to be there, too.

She accepted the moth plushie Mizello handed her, and nestled it close to her chest, while grabbing a thick blanket and swapping her coat in favor of wrapping it around her.

This...wasn't too bad, she supposed.

She recognized the plushie that Mizello carried – the one he'd had in their dream, the one he'd used to destroy ∷𝙹ᒲ╎リ𝙹. She liked that plushie, and smiled at it.

She patted down the patch of grass, before curling up on it with a soft sleepy huff.

It was...interesting. What had once been unfathomably terrifying to her wasn't so bad, now.

@mizellotheconductor @xel-the-revenant

[mizellotheconductor]

-Mizello giggled, happy to finally get a nice sleep-over with Amma. Mizello also could finally continue their photo album of Amma, this would definitely look very nice in a little photo-book-

-Mizello took off their mantle and set it next to Amma's lab coat. Mizello recognized that coat, actually, why hadn't Amma gotten a new one? It still had the old citadel logo! Whatever, Mizello would not let this moment be tainted, and would get Amma a new coat later. It probably wasn't too hard to find a newer lab coat with the right logo-

-Mizello follows, watching Amma lay down before doing their little process. That process was: Mizello layed down the thickest blanket on the ground, and layed on it. Mizello then used the second blanket as an actual blanket. Mizello was now maximum comfyness, squeaking happily while hugging Wyormie-

@xel-the-revenant

[xel-the-revenant]

(There is the strange sound of metal scraping, and Void particles drip from the ceiling above.) (They form into an amorphous mass hanging down, before dropping with a wet sound not quite that of water. Afterward, the mass shapes itself into the colossal form of Xel.) My Chosen. (It looks at Amma.) (... it proceeds to ignore Amma, grabbing Mizello in two massive hands.) @amma-of-pharloom