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Post by ProfessorLizzard on May 8, 2016 16:06:11 GMT
  Hello! With the mspaforums missing, I decided to continue my story here and the Eagletime forums. To see the previous updates, check out the mirror.
 "Oh, it is down here! Prepare to be shocked!""Ah! I am too cool to be shocked tonight!""Haha!" "Here it is! The Great Kitchen Arena! This is where the Ant Empress held court, with chefs from all over the multiverse competing at her every whim!""My gods! I am really surprisingly shocked! Is this true, Pal April?""Beats me! I just made it up based on the decor. It was probably never used, having been built when the place was sold to the Seth Family and all." "And what is that drawing, Pal April? It looks like a neo-cubist impression of a dryad to me." "Beats me! Probably some dryad who was a famous chef back then. Or an opera singer!""Speaking of dryads, Pal April, I never asked; how did meeting those two, ahem, other dryads feel? It was the first time I recall you meeting others of your kind.""Oh, you mean in the Garden? Oh, they were really friendly, but meeting them wasn't that earth shattering. I mean, I see a dryad every day in my mirror. They were just nice friendly people in my eyes.""I see, Pal April." "That was educatingly cool, Pal April."I am glad you liked it! Maybe we can figure out its mysteries later with Debra. So, you up to anything else? It is getting a bit late, so I would understand if you wanted to go home." |
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Post by birdcat420 on May 13, 2016 11:03:54 GMT
>Check out what these people are carrying
>Maybe shop for some snazzy clothes in that store if you're not feeling too tired
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on May 17, 2016 8:24:35 GMT
 "Perhaps there is time for one more attraction, Pal April." "Oh, oh! We saw the past... so we should look at the FUTURE!" "What do you have in mind?" "The Least Weasel Observatory! I always wanted to look closely at the moons." "Oh. Hmm. That is actually very fortunate!" "I knew you would like it!" "Well then! Let's climb the stairs!"  "Greetings, people, welcome to the Least Weasel Free Observatory! I am Attila Least and... oh, hello, Mr. Rostungurson." "Huh?" "Um, yes, Pal April. I actually... come here a lot." "You are here every night. For hours, sir. I take it you know how to handle the telescope, so I'll let you and your friend do your business." "Oh my, Mark, so you didn't have any cleaning to do! If skygazing matters so much to you, you could have said so! We could have come here asap!" "No, no, Pal April, it is okay. Visiting the ruins was fun. I can't be at home all the time. I mean, I can't be here or at home all the time." "Aw. Well, let's get watching!" "I'll be drinking more coffee while you do."  "Well, okay, what should we look at? The yellow moon or the orange moon?" "I usually look for other things." "Oh? What for? There are no stars in this space, besides the sun." "I take comfort in that." "Voidgazing? That is new. Do you really do that half the night?" "No, not really, Pal April." You do it until dawn. Old habits are hard to break.  You are now Fe, standing in Janus's dream. Huh, you don't remember entering it, or wanting to enter it. You feel you are standing by for something. command used from eagletime, sorry, I already finished the update by the time I saw your post ; -; They were carrying stopwatches, to measure jogging, btw
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on May 22, 2016 9:00:53 GMT
 It doesn't seem to be a nightmare, as Janus seems to be at peace, and is fashionable. Well, he is fashionable NOW, hehe.  Hey birds, do you want to become scarves? No? Please? Despite your best efforts, you fail to turn the dreambirds into clothing, and they hide behind the sun.  Come back, birds! Don't be afraid! Look, I am smiling!Ahem, excuse me? I am funhistory dog, and I am here to bring you a memory. Aww, a hound! Pat, pat!This is unprofessional. Release me at once, so I may tell you of a transaction that took place for you, which you have benefited from. |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Jun 5, 2016 11:07:32 GMT
 You know, you would be even more adorable with a hat friend!I am sorry, but I am not allowed to accept bribes. I mean gifts. D. C., an apprentice of our client, C. N., has invoked a boon, which allows the person to commission us to extract a Memory Secret from the Traum, and the person has asked us to deliver it to you.You would also be more adorable if you stopped talking like that. Or if you turned into a hotdog! Come on, become a sausage, it would be funny!You have no power over me here, shadow. Well, if you are like that, you don't deserve this hat!Please stand still while the memory is delivered.Ugh, not sure if I really want that. Hm, it looks really purple. Whose memory is it anyways?The answer is simple: your mom! What?  Please stand byACK  Planet Friedrich. The Country of Eelgland. Town of Kidneypool. Exactly at 12 bongs.  You are now the rather sadly named Euphemia Bruary, wildlife photographer. Your few friends call you Effie, or more rarely, Ef. It is a pleasant day. |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Jun 21, 2016 8:12:28 GMT
 A calming, overcast afternoon. However, you are worried. Your lunch partner is half an hour late. Where are they?  Here they are!!! The urban peaduck! Come ducky, eat this tasty treat! Come on, please open your tail today! Please! "Ah-hem! GREETINGS! I hope you are glad to see me!" "A... a-ha!"Hell no, not now, not this guy! "H... hi Leopold...""Long time no see... em... yes, no see indeed! When did we graduate again, five years ago? Haha! How are things?"Nooo he startled the ducky! Poor thing... "Well, well..." "Mind if I join you?"Ugh. He was always this pushy. "N-no, please sit down...." |
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Post by MsPaintPotatoe on Jun 29, 2016 18:09:33 GMT
> The table ends up being a trap and explodes.
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Jul 3, 2016 21:15:48 GMT
 "Well, I am a wildlife photographer and...""Oh? Just snapping photos of animals? That sound easy!""W-well, if sitting in the swamp for weeks sounds easy to you...""Well, it is just sitting, isn't it? Doing nothing sounds like a good job!" Myeeeargh. No, it is also about Timing, Building Trust, Surveying, and Patience! It took weeks to get that photo set of the rare beavergators! It got you a gold medal! "No... not at all...""Well, anyways, let me tell you about my occult adventures in Merjawny and La Friends, and Rawshoe!" "Blah blah blah blah blah"It's no use trying to one up him. You could do better things anyways. "Blah blah blah blah blah"Ugh, that is it, you've got to, you can't listen to lies all day when you could be looking for ducks instead. "S-s-sorry, I must go. I am sure you have many more tales, but...""Ah yes, indeed. I have to go too; I am going to investigate an occult flux in Surewood.""G-goodbye.""I just need something to keep away the Elder Butterflies Swarm, but-" "Oh well. Free tea!" "DID YOU SAY ELDER BUTTERFLIES?!""Eep." |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Jul 8, 2016 22:26:59 GMT
 "No, I said 'welded supperflies.' You catch more of them with honey than with flaming vinegar, you know.""...O-okay. I ask again, did you say Elder Butterflies?""Maybe...""Okay. Y-you said you were a wizard?""Occultist, please, but I do know rituals. I have performed a few in The Land Of Dorsal Fins when-""Let me see your a-arm.""What?" "Y-yes, green blisters, magical allergic reaction. You WERE working near butterflies! But do not w-worry, I am actually a-an expert on butterflies, I know what you need for your safety. I will gladly - I c-can't believe i am saying this - accompany you to h-help!""I appreciate your help, but this is a lone operation, and-" "I h-have been waiting for a butterfly migration for all my life, s-so you are coming with me and let me h-help you, and that is FINAL.""Meep." NURTURE MAGAZINE HQ  "Afternoon Chief Gertie.""Hiya Effie! How goes the ducks? Wait, is that Meramis? Hmm, I don't think we will have a section for jerks in the next issue." "Well, good to see you too, after all this time! You must be excited to hear that I am now famous in Eataleaf, and-" "L-look at his arms.""Elder butterfly blisters... I can't believe it, he really did learn magic!" "A-And it also means there is a butterfly migration going on! A-after thirty years!""My gods. Effie, you need to go out there and cover it ASAP. What equipment do you need?" |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Aug 17, 2016 22:18:44 GMT
 "Why did your chief act as if these butterflies have the importance of a celebrity scandal?""It is a rare and b-beautiful event, that might happen only once in our lifetime, harrumph! Please, Take this h-hat.""Why?""For protection against falling fruit or nuts thrown by dire squirrels. And to complete your attire! Really, hats bring luck." "And the... cheese? Why are you bringing smelly cheese?""Ah, Elder Butterflies don't like the smell of strong cheese! Most elder creatures don't.""That sounds... lorewise improbable, and inexplicable...""Well, o-okay, it is the smell of decay that keeps them away, and cheese mold w-works for that. And nobody was eating it anyways.""Indeed. Thanks for taking it all away, Effie. Honestly, Gertie holds CHEESE DAY too often..." "Sure th-thing, Granny QM! You can always c-count on me!""Nice to see you being confident, dear. Ready to brave the wilds again! Is this the man who takes you to the butterflies?""Correction, if I may interject: I am going to examine an energy buildup, and she decided to tag along to marvel at my genius.""You mean, p-preventing you from having a magical allergic reaction.""My gosh! Those butterflies don't sound too friendly... Did you pack your Instant World's Largest Net(TM), Effie?""Of course, I d-did, Granny QM.""Fascinating! And where is this energy buildup, Mr. Wizard Man?""It is MERAMIS and, yes, I shall regale you about this marvel of a ruin that I discovered!" |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Aug 29, 2016 20:56:16 GMT
 "The Surewood fores! Legend has it that the famed highwaywarlock Robert Of Suretain lived there, robbing luck from the rich and giving it to the poor!""Huh, he bothered to remember a n-name.""Personally, I don't believe this story, but there is SUREtainly an energy buildup there, and I, Leopold Meramis, who am distantly related to Robert, will find out what is causing it!""Oh, so that is why you can recall it.""Well, good luck to both of you! And don't be rude, Effie. I expect more from you.""S-sorry Granny... good bye..." A bus ride later to the nearby village of Erritingbeef...  "Alright! S-show me the way, I'm eager to see the butterflies...""Ah, hang on, let me unpack my occult gear, patented by me, of course!" "BEHOLD! The rib-eye detector, which allows me to see things invisible, and also displays data gathered by this sensor vest! I also have an enchanted vase for sample gathering somewhere in my backpack!""Impressive, if t-terrifying. W-well, let's not waste any more time!""Ah-ha, it's already picking up the signal!" |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Sept 13, 2016 6:39:29 GMT
"Ah-ha! The signal points to the forest trail! It is much clearer than last time!""The sky is almost black... The butterflies must be dancing." "Oh. The cow that blocked my way is also here again.""Oh? I th-thought you turned back because of the b-butterflies.""Ah, it didn't prove to be an obstacle for long. Just wait a moment.""MOOOOOOOOOO-"  -MBOOOM! "Oh p-poor c-cow!""Don't worry, I don't think it exploded. Just strange energies at work. Dimensional instability.""I see... that explains the lack of g-g-g-guts." "See? It is back already, in one piece.""And with some t-trauma... Poor t-thing...""It probably spent too much time in the energy flux. Not to worry, we should be safe if we stay only a day or two. Oh, I am picking up a new signal! Follow me!""Oh. I th-think I can see a few butterflies already." "Gah, I can feel the itching already. I REALLY hope your cheese works.""I told you they would be repulsed!""Oh good. I don't want my beautiful face become polka dotted by green rashes. Hm, honestly, we should split up, I mean, how will you take shots of the accursed vermin if my bag keeps them away?""N-nope, not until we find the main migration area! After that, I will gladly leave you alone to your surveying.""Hmph. Fair enough..." "Thank you Flex for stain resistant suits... Oh, look!""My g-gosh!" "The m-migration!""Robert of Suretain's tomb!" |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Oct 2, 2016 22:59:34 GMT
 "AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!""AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!"  "Ouch, itch, outch, note to self, this clearing seems to coincide with the area of effect exerted by the magical-allergic presence of butterflies." "A-are you alright?" "I'll be fine. But for you: don't get too close to Suretain's tomb!" "Why, is it the center of the energy flux?" "No, the flux is coming from those portals up above! Technically that place is my inheritance, and I don't want you to put your filthy hands on it! "Umm, excuse me...?" "Er, yes, anyways, don't mind me, I'll be doing my experiments from here! If I find something dangerous, I'll yell at you. I don't want you to get hurt on my watch."  You need as many photos as you can get. Taking nature photos is not a rush job. Most of the time, it takes months of work and thousands of photos to get the perfect one. But that vanishing cow made you realize you can't spend much time here.  Perhaps you'll call Chief Gertie to get some drones, and take some remote photos? But sadly, Nurture is a bit understaffed and underfunded. Maybe you could send it to National Geodographic....no. You have to stay loyal to Gertie.  As a few hours pass, your digital camera gets filled with pictures of butterflies resting on the bushes, and a few of the gates. Nothing too interesting, but hopefully you'll find something.  You wonder if there is anything that hunts them. Perhaps Elderbirds? Maybe one will show up in a few weeks. You'll have to return to make sure! It is getting a bit late, and you don't want to get Energy Flux Infection or whatever. Although if there was any sign of danger, Meramis would have yelled by now. Probably. |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Nov 7, 2016 18:49:59 GMT
 "Hey!" "Come back, you beautiful beasties!" "Whoa!" Looks like the lightning made the tomb open up, right where you were standing. The stone half exploded, half vanished into thin air. Hm, what is Meramis up to? You would expect him to have expressed his opinions by now if he was watching you.  Oh, his mouth of full of Lunch, apparently. And his ear is full of music?  "Hey, M-meramis. MERAMIS!""Hmm hmmm hmmm... Oh... yes? You done?""Your tomb, I mean, y-your ancestor's tomb has opened?""Huh? You dare to unlocked the scaresteel vault door?""N-no, a bolt of lightning opened th-the wall." "Holy Flex! I need to check it out! I would find so many answers in there! I'll need my vase for this! STAY HERE WITH MY STUFF PLEASE!""What about y-your allergies?""Oh.... you are right. This accursed swarm is too dangerous, even for the great ME, LEOPOLD MERAMIS. Woe is me! For I am now bereft of my heirlooms, thanks to this veil of papillions! I'll have to come back another day. But still... if only there was someone to look in there for me...""Oh gosh. W-well, I could take a look, for a second...""I would be eternally grateful if you took a picture for me...""Okay, o-okay, I'll do it, gah..." Well, it is certainly tomb-like. Oh, looks like the butterflies are intrigued, too. |
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Post by TrickleJest on Nov 13, 2016 8:08:07 GMT
>Eat butterflies
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Nov 20, 2016 21:18:51 GMT
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Jan 9, 2017 23:13:15 GMT
 You contemplate digging out spacelag medicine from your backpack, or taking photos of your phenomenal transportation, when you are distracted by a few yellow... brich... drones scuttling in the grass. Huh. You decide to follow them, hoping you don't have to use your sole defense of Granny's Net Launcher.  Peeking around the corner, you see a few folks in uniform discussing something. "As you see, these drones are capable of making a quick survey of the ruins, so our researchers could explore the areas more safely, and extract the artifacts."
"So we went out in the middle of nowhere to test a few boxes painted yellow. Fascinating.""Well, they are cheap, Number Three Sir, and would allow our researchers to enter the ruins more safely."
"That would not be needed, because--oh, didn't you know? Treasure retrieval will be reassigned from R&D to volunteer prisoners soon. And we don't want to give precise detectors to criminals, do we?""That is... I... did the Wardess really approve it?""Ah, Old Mom Seth doesn't know about this suggestion yet; however-"
"Oh. You there, in the ruins! Looks like we had a stowaway. Which your drones didn't detect, Captain Coralus? Maybe that is why they are cheap?"
"Fascinating! The ruins CAN bring people along! The theory HAS been PROVEN! AGAIN!""While, yes, yes, um, researcher person. Hello, who might you be? Not from the city, eh?" |
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Aug 10, 2017 9:45:38 GMT
Hey, just so you know, I have Updated the mirror a few weeks ago, and the images exist once more, and there has been an update too. However, I don't think many people read this thread here in this forum, so I won't fix the images here, nor announce updates here. If you want to see the updates, follow the thread on eagletime or on the mirrorsite : o Sorry for the inconvenience.
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