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Post by ten 11 on Jun 16, 2017 1:34:46 GMT
>Tell him a bunny ran off with something important to you, and you need to get it back.
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Post by Archindale on Jun 20, 2017 18:02:39 GMT
>Tell him a bunny ran off with something important to you, and you need to get it back_ Dob: Hey, before we head out, there was this white bunny that stole something of... mine.Major: White bunny? Oh, the Light Beasts! They're pretty calm, well at least the dog and snake ones. The bunnies are quite aggressive, I say.
Major: What did the bunny take from you?Dob: It was this white bracelet with a blue circle in the middle. It's what brought me here!Major: Wait... those are strictly regulated! They were never released to the public! Only certain people are allowed to have those!
>Next_ Major: Where did you get yours?----- Command Used: >Tell him a bunny ran off with something important to you, and you need to get it back. |
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Post by Sharkalien on Jun 20, 2017 18:29:56 GMT
>Say you found it on the ground
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Post by Camios on Jun 20, 2017 23:51:59 GMT
>Be (somewhat) honest. Tell him you were attacked by someone without you even provoking him, and you accidentally hit the button when it was ripped off of him, putting you somewhere you had no idea about.
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Post by ten 11 on Jun 22, 2017 2:31:12 GMT
>You're not the public, are you? Look at you, you're clearly very different to the average person, so you had one of those bracelets because you're special.
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Post by Archindale on Jun 29, 2017 23:20:18 GMT
>Be (somewhat) honest. Tell him you were attacked by someone without you even provoking him, and you accidentally hit the button when it was ripped off of him, putting you somewhere you had no idea about_
Dob: Well, you see, in my reality, I was attacked by this random stranger who had this really long scarf!
Dob: I defended myself and by doing so, his bracelet managed to get ripped off him in the process.
Dob: The bracelet landed on me, and I accidentally pressed it!
Dob: I ended up in this strange checkerboard realm with a whole bunch of colorful squares!
Dob: I then entered this reality, fell down a cliff, and saw you!
Major: Long scarf? Was it orange? Was the stranger wearing a brown outfit?Dob: Yeah! Do you know him?>Next_ Major: Gosh darn it Prior, I told you not to lash out on people...Dob: Prior? Is that his name?Major: Yeah. I know him.Dob: From where?Major: Well, we work together. I guess I could say that I'm his leader.Dob: Really?Major: I guess, though I do have a hard time controlling him.
Major: He's always like that, but I do believe that he does have some heart in him.Dob: You really believe that?Major: Well, I did say some.>Next_
 Major: There was this one time, on his birthday, where I gave him his gift from me.
Major: Inside was that long, orange scarf that you saw him with.
Major: Of course, when he took it in his hands for the first time, he absolutely hated it.
Major: He yelled some obscenities, and stormed off, gift in hand.Dob: That seems like a major overreaction.Major: It was! But we all knew what he was like. It was probably some built-up anger he'd been holding in for a while.
Major: He probably hated the color at first, which led him to release all that rage. Or that he didn't even want a scarf in the first place. I just thought that it would look good on him.
Major: Well, the next day, he was wearing it! And the next. And the next. He'd pretty much wear that scarf everyday.
Major: Of course, he never apologized or said "Thanks for it", and I'm fine with that. I know that he does appreciate the gift, although I don't think he's even capable of saying it at all.>Next_ Major: Anyway...>Next_ Major: We should get going now!Dob: Yeah! Let's go already!>What's your thought on Major currently?_ He seems like a genuinely nice guy! White hair's weird, but not too strange. His connection to Prior does concern you a little. If Prior somehow gets in contact with him, of if Major has the same thought process as Prior did, then you might end up on the run again. >Well, let's juts assume he may have the power to conjure ropes. However, if you don't want to assume, just ask him when you get into the city_ Oh right, that thing. Conjuring ropes is a strange power, though he hasn't shown off more of his power yet. There may be more to it that you know right now, so you'll keep "Rope Conjurer" on speculation. >What about Prior?
 Well, he's trapped on the white reality so far. He seems to work under Major too, as well as having a short temper. You hope you won't see him anytime soon. Just by saying that you know that he's going to come back. Good on you! You just jinxed yourself. Damn dramatic irony. >Next_ >Next_ >Next_ >Next_ Ragnar: Oh. Hold on, I need to turn off this Hussnasty first. I also need to turn on these lights! Man, it's dark in here!>Next_ Ragnar: Hey there! It's me, your usual Character Introduction subversion. Why do you think that I simply revealed my name the moment I started talking to you!
Ragnar: Why do I have knowledge of the forth wall and the readers? Well...>Next_ Ragnar: I thought it'd be fun to have a little Q&A!Ragnar: So, it seems that Archindale's allowing you to ask some questions about the story! He's also wondering if this is even a good idea, but oh well.Ragnar: Ask about who I am! Or if Inkwell will actually appear after being introduced way back and never being mentioned again afterwards!Ragnar: Here in my hands is a piece of paper, written by the author himself! Written in ink I alone can see so that you can't read it.Ragnar: On this paper are all the answers to the questions you have! Most of these are marked "SPOILER", so if you ask: "What's Dob's backstory and why can't he remember it?", then I'll just say "Spoilers, sorry!"Ragnar: Hmm, now that I think about it, there's no way for you to know what counts as a spoiler or not. I might put in a few questions of my own if needed.Ragnar: If you ask certain questions, you might get a hint! I have no idea what these hints mean, and most of these hints are only a few words long.Ragnar: After the questions have been answered, then I'll forget all about this and we'll go back to the story. I hope I'm introduced soon!Ragnar: Let's just hope this goes well and that this isn't such a bad idea as Archindale thinks it is!----- Commands Used: >Be (somewhat) honest. Tell him you were attacked by someone without you even provoking him, and you accidentally hit the button when it was ripped off of him, putting you somewhere you had no idea about. >Well, let's juts assume he may have the power to conjure ropes. However, if you don't want to assume, just ask him when you get into the city. |
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Post by ten11 on Jun 30, 2017 8:47:46 GMT
What brand of shoes does Prior wear?
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Post by ten11 on Jul 4, 2017 11:33:30 GMT
More seriously though, are any of the cuboids in the Expanse fully-fledged realities, or are they all pocket dimensions? Where does Earth fit into this multiverse? When did humanity discover reality travel, and reality creation? What is the Expanse? And finally, why does almost nobody have a normal name?
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Post by Archindale on Jul 17, 2017 18:53:26 GMT
>What brand of shoes does Prior wear?_ Ragnar: Really? That’s the first question I get?
Ragnar: Well, I don’t know myself.
Ragnar: Oh, it’s Prior! I can ask myself!
>Next_
 Ragnar: Hey there Prior! It seems that you’re back from your check!Prior: …Ragnar: Random question, but what’s the brand of your shoe?Prior: …
Prior: ...what kind of question is that?Ragnar: I’m just curious!Prior: Well, it doesn’t matter.Ragnar: Come on! It’s not just me! Somebody else is curious as well!Prior: Well, tell that person that I’m not saying anything.
>Next_ Ragnar: What? Hey! Come back! It won’t take too long!Prior: ...you’ll owe me a favor though. That's the only way I'd be willing to answer this question.Ragnar: Fine! Whatever! Why though? It’s just a shoe.Prior: It’s because… it’s because it’s…
Prior: ...Rachel’s Sportswear.Ragnar: Wait-the women’s sport shoes? Why are you-Prior: Alright. I'm going now.
Prior: And don't follow me!Ragnar: No wait, you have to tell me why you-and he’s gone.
Ragnar: Hmm… the paper’s keeping the reason a secret too.>Are any of the cuboids in the Expanse fully-fledged realities, or are they all pocket dimensions?_
 Ragnar: Well, pocket realities exist, but not in the way you’re probably thinking of.
Ragnar: I would elaborate, but the paper doesn’t want me to.
Ragnar: There are very few "pocket realities". Everything that isn't one is a full reality.
>Where does Earth fit into this multiverse?_ Ragnar: Earth? Hmm, I’ll start it off like this:
Ragnar: It wasn’t too much time until a reality-destroying weapon was to be built once realities were first discovered. I mean, hell, galaxy-destroying weapons were already the norm.
Ragnar: Many years back, a war started. The first “Reality War”, as the media called it.
Ragnar: I won’t talk about the details here as I don’t really know myself and the answer to this on the paper looks like a 15-page essay, so I’ll skip to the end.
Ragnar: Somebody destroys the Earth’s reality, which makes everyone realize that “Holy shit. We might’ve gone too far this time.”
Ragnar: Soon after that, the war wraps up and everyone goes back home.
Ragnar: Were there consequences? Of course! Riots, boycotts, these lasted for years! It was a complete disaster after the war.
Ragnar: Now, I really don’t want to undermine the destruction of an entire reality here. 55 billion people died that day. And it wasn’t just Earth that was destroyed. It was the entire universe! Other inhabited planets, stars, black holes, just destroyed in an instant.
Ragnar: So far, that’s the only time that weapon had been used, and hopefully it'll never be used again.
>When did humanity discover reality travel, and reality creation?_ Ragnar: Reality creation is only limited to certain few. Most of the realities you’d find out in the Expanse are natural. I do know about the discovery of alternate realities, so I can talk more about that.
Ragnar: Alternate realities were discovered around mid-Y-4314. Everyone was excited about it, hoping to meet their “alternate self”. While that is something special, it’s just not how it works. I’ll elaborate on that later.
Ragnar: A few months later, the first exploration team was announced.
Ragnar: Expedus-1, consisting of Emily See, Jennifer Drano, John DiBourne, and Grant Brano.
Ragnar: It’s pretty standard afterwards. They research the Expanse and enter another reality.
Ragnar: After more research, they determine that it’s safe for colonization. Afterwards, colonies start popping up and the team moves on to another.
Ragnar: Blah, blah, blah, it’s just the same cycle after that.
Ragnar: On the topic of reality travel, I don't know much. The paper says that once alternate realities were discovered, everyone got to work on how they could manipulate the walls of our reality and the Expanse so that an entrance could be created. Reality crossing seemed to be so archaic back then.
Ragnar: Before, they needed a lot of energy just so that they could create this huge gateway into the Expanse and other realities. Now it's all in a push of a button.
>What is the Expanse?_ Ragnar: Imagine a normal universe, and the many planets inhabiting it. Now, substitute the universe for the Expanse and the planets for all the different realities.
Ragnar: Okay, so I feel like I need to clarify something. I’ve been saying “Alternate Realities”, but it’s not like alternate timelines. In fact, I feel like alternate realities are pretty much impossible. For an alternate reality to exist, for there to be two different realities that go through a similar set of events up to our modern time where a person exists on both realities with subtle differences.
When I say "up to modern times", I mean that the same set of events need to happen for millions of years up to a certain point, which is very, very unlikely.
Ragnar: If you’re thinking about alternate realities created by alternate timelines, then you’re also out of luck because time travel isn’t possible. Well, it kind of does, but the rules of that kind of time travel don’t allow for the creation of alternate timelines.>And finally, why does almost nobody have a normal name?_ Ragnar: What? I have a perfectly normal name!
Ragnar: ...okay, not exactly, but…
Ragnar: OH, you’re talking about Prior and Major, right? Well, they’ve already said that their names are codenames. I don’t know their actual names, and the paper doesn’t say anything about it. And I’ll just say it right now-Inkwell is also a code name.
Ragnar: Since you already know that those are code names, then I guess that you’re talking about my name, and Cammie’s as well.
Ragnar: Well, it’s not our fault. Archindale gave us those names. Why? It’s probably a reference to something, honestly.>Next_ Ragnar: Well, this looks like the end of our Q&A, although I do want to speak with you for a little bit more. I'll give you a bonus question, on the house!
Ragnar: So I bet you’re wondering “I wonder what those symbols mean?”.
Ragnar: Well, it actually-oh, the paper says that I can't reveal it. It also gives a hint as well! It’s only one word:
Ragnar: “Confrontation”
Ragnar: Not sure what that means. Maybe you can figure it out.
>Next_ Ragnar: With this huge exposition dump out of the way, I'll just grab this pen…
>Next_
 Ragnar: ...and make myself a note for the future on this paper. Sadly, I won't be able to read what the paper actually says about the story as I won't have the ability to acknowledge the fourth wall anymore.
Ragnar: Hm? I don't say anything about how my knowledge was only temporary? Well, now you know. If I was able to retain this ability, I'd be able to read what the paper actually says, which would cause some big problems.
Ragnar: For example, I'd have knowledge of characters I’ve never met before.
Ragnar: On the topic of other characters, this seems like a good time to switch perspectives, don't you think? Who shall you be next? Major? Prior? Me again?
Ragnar: Let’s not return to Dob just yet. Spotlight’s been on him for a while, it's time to change it up!----- Pick the next character! ~ Strawpoll~ ----- Commands Used: What brand of shoes does Prior wear? More seriously though, are any of the cuboids in the Expanse fully-fledged realities, or are they all pocket dimensions? Where does Earth fit into this multiverse? When did humanity discover reality travel, and reality creation? What is the Expanse? And finally, why does almost nobody have a normal name? |
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Post by Camios on Jul 18, 2017 6:30:20 GMT
>Back to Prior then. What has gone on with them, hmm?
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Post by Archindale on Jul 24, 2017 21:26:01 GMT
>Be a dog_
 Um... this is embarrassing. It looks like the picture hasn't loaded yet. >Next_
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........................................ >Next_ ...let's just change the panel. It'll probably take a while to load, so let's set it aside for now. >Back to Prior then. What has gone on with them, hmm?_
 Yeah, that's a good idea! Let's go to the next panel in the timeline. >Be Prior_ You are now- Prior: Hell no.
Uh, what? Prior: I won't have you peeking over my shoulder and watching my every move. It's fucking creepy.Seriously? You seem like you're about to do something right now. Are you sure that we can't- Prior: Get out.All right, all right. Fine. I'll leave. We can still choose to follow Cammie, Major, or Ragnar. I don't think that they know that they're here, so we won't get rejected from their point of view. ----- Character Select! ~ Strawpoll~ ----- Command Used: >Back to Prior then. What has gone on with them, hmm? |
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Post by ten 11 on Jul 26, 2017 4:14:48 GMT
>Inkwell
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Post by Archindale on Sept 2, 2017 0:27:54 GMT
>Inkwell He's, uh, busy... with work. Right? >What about Major?
 Major: Anyway...
Major: We should get going now!Dob: Yeah! Let's go already!>Next_ Something doesn't seem right. Prior lashing out at someone? Well, that's not unexpected, but there's usually some reason behind it. Pent-up anger, perhaps? No, he'd never bottle in his anger against somebody. He'd usually just yell at the person straight away. Is Dob lying? He did say that the bunny took the bracelet from him by surprise, which means that it probably took it back to its den over at White Valley. The bunnies here are surprisingly violent, and do have a habit of looting unsuspecting tourists. When he asked you about the bunny stealing the bracelet, he addressed the bracelet as his own property. If his story is true, then that would mean that- You might be thinking too hard about this, but you don't want to take the risk and just let him go. You'd call Prior right now to verify his story, but you forgot your watch at work. There should be a payphone in the city. You'll call him right after you patch Dob up, then. After all, why would you just trust some random stranger over your coworker whom you’ve worked with for years? Dob: Hey, Major?>Next_ Major: Huh?Dob: So, I asked Prior a question, but I don't think he answered it. Could you?Major: Well, sure! What is it?Dob: Why does everybody look different from me? I'm just a guy with noodle arms and legs that's all black and white! You and Prior are all colored in! Prior especially, because his sides look like they have this hard-edge pixel look to it! When I look at you and I, however, our outlines have this smooth blend to it.
>Next_ Major: Smooth blend…? Oh, antialiasing! I guess you want me to talk about art styles too, right?Dob: Art styles?Major: Well, when realities were first discovered, they noticed some abnormalities with the new reality. Natural laws didn’t work like they were supposed to. In short, it was discovered that each reality has its own separate, er, rules?
Major: For example, there’s a reality where the entire universe revolves around a single planet. There’s one that has no concept of gravity at all! While you might think of this as impossible, it’s not, at least in its own reality.>Next_ Major: While the examples I mentioned were only about space, the same applies to the look as well. One reality can look like a child’s drawing, while another can be completely black and white!
Major: All the data gathered showed that a person won’t inherently die if they enter a reality with different rules, as long as the rules didn’t outright kill them, and so colonization spread. Over many years, people started to notice that they were changing. It seemed that the different rules were starting to have an effect on people. They started to conform into what the rules would dictate them to be. No harmful changes, it was just appearance. Once this started happening, “reality stability” technology was made. These devices are used to stabilize your personal reality, if that makes any sense.
Major: While some used this right away, some embraced the changes. Once it was known that changing wasn’t dangerous, more and more started to change. Once they had “fully changed”, they used the stabilizers to keep their new appearance. That’s why a lot of people, like me and you, look different. It was due to many generations’ worth of change that led us here.Dob: Man, that was a long explanation!Major: Did I get too carried away there? I apologize if I did, I just like history!>Next_
 Dob: What’s that door?Major: That’s the entrance to the city!>Next_ Major: I’ll just open it up for you.>Next_ Dob: What? How do you get up? Do you climb up?Major: While there is a ladder, you don’t need to! Watch!
>Next_ Major: See! The room naturally lifts you up. All that’s left is for you to “think” yourself up!Dob: Think yourself up?Major: It’s easy! All you have to do is think something like “I’ll be going up” and up you go! It sounds weird, but it’s super easy!>Next_ Major: Up I goooooooo…..>Next_ Dob: Think yourself up? Alright.
Dob: Up I gooooo-wooooahhhh!>Next_
 Dob: GAH! HOW DO I STOP???Major: You just have to do the same thing to go up, but now you have to think to stop!Dob: WHAT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU OVER MY SCREAMING!Major: Then you just have to stop scre-you can’t even hear me anyways. Never mind. Looks like I’ll have to stop you myself.>Next_ >Next_
 Dob: Well, that was embarrassing.Major: Don’t worry about it! I had a similar experience.Dob: Were you screaming for your life as you were flying up a tube?Major: Well, no, but it was your first time. I don’t blame you for panicking. These self-elevators are pretty tricky when you first try them.Major: Oh, and I’ve opened the door right now. You can take a look at the city now!
>Next_
 Dob: Oh, wow...>Next_   Dob: ...you weren’t kidding about everybody looking different! So, where are we going now?Major: If memory serves me right, I know a place to get you patched up quickly that’s nearby. Afterwards, I’ll treat you out for some new clothes.Dob: New clothes?Major: Well, that white shirt of yours does have some blood stains on it, so it’d be best for you to wear something else.----- So yes, this story isn't dead! It's been over a month, but I finally put out the next update! Sorry for the sudden break; I'd been busy, which was why I couldn't really work all that much. But I had fine-tuned character relationships, created motivations, improved personalities, and planned new locales as well. Cammie's part is next! ----- Command Used: |
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Post by ten 11 on Sept 13, 2017 0:44:22 GMT
>Cammie: Follow Prior
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Post by Archindale on Sept 14, 2017 2:01:01 GMT
>Cammie: Enter Cammie: Hmm...>Next_
 Cammie: No, it should be a little darker...>Next_ Cammie: I know!>Just show her already_ Cammie: Mmm... perfect!>Congratulate Self_ Cammie: I finally finished chapter 1! Who should I show this to?>Cammie: Follow Prior_ Cammie: Prior! Of course!>Next_ Cammie: Prior?Prior: ...okay, look. Don't let him out of your sight; I'll be there soon.
Oh, he's talking to someone right now. >Listen in_ Hmm, you can't hear the other person in the conversation since he's wearing earphones. Prior: ...hey. Hello? Hello?
Prior: ...goddammit did he run off?
Prior: ...then fucking chase after him!
Prior: Great...Cammie: Prior!Prior: ?>Show it off!_ Cammie: I... just wanted to hear about what you think of this!Prior: This? Oh, it's that thing you've been working on.Cammie: I just finished it right now!>Read it, come on now_ Prior: "The adventures of prior and major... and maybe more"?Cammie: I added that last part in. I wanted everybody to be a part of it!Prior: ...Cammie: :)Prior: ...
Cammie: :)Prior: ...Cammie: :)Prior: Okay, I'm done. Here, you can have it back.Cammie: What did you think?Prior: What I think?
Prior: You got my power right, so that's a plus.Cammie: I wasn't sure what it was, so I just drew you doing something I saw you do before!
Cammie: Is there anything else you want to know?Prior: Well, I want to know why you made me and Major friends.Cammie: I thought you guys were already friends.Prior: I wouldn't say "friends", but...Cammie: You don't get mad at him.Prior: Yes, I don't get mad at him like I would with anybody else, but that doesn't mean-Cammie: I don't get it. You don't get mad at me. Aren't we friends?Prior: Yes, but-I mean-well-I-
Prior: No. We're just acquaintances. Cammie: What about my book though? Was it good?Prior: I thought it was... uh, I don't know, fine I guess? I don't really kno->Next_ Cammie: REALLY?
Cammie: You liked it? ?Prior: Sure?
Prior: Is that what you're supposed to say to a child when they ask you about their work?
Prior: You didn't hear that, did you?Cammie: Hm?Prior: Nothing.>Cammie: Run off_
 Cammie: Thanks a bunch, Prior!
Cammie: I should get started on chapter 2 now!
Cammie: See you later!Prior: Uh huh, see you later too.Prior: Now, where'd I leave my spare Kernel Balls?
Prior: I've got a fight to prepare for.----- Ragnar's last, and then we'll get back to our normal story with Dob. ----- Command Used: |
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Post by ten11 on Oct 5, 2017 3:05:51 GMT
>Ragnar: Establish surroundings
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Post by Archindale on Oct 23, 2017 0:19:44 GMT
>Ragnar: Establish surroundings_ Surroundings? Well, you're in a kitchen, pouring some Half & Half into a mug. If you're talking about the location, then you're currently in Platinum Skies, the only city worth mentioning in reality #e5e4e2. Nah, you're kidding. There's a ton of great places here, but this city always gets all the attention. Shame, too. You find this city to be pretty boring. Among all the lights and spectacle, there's nothing "surprising" about it. Everything you get is everything you expect when you come here. The other cities, though? That's where the fun is. The feeling of uncertainty and surprise is something that Platinum Skies doesn't have. You may have been mugged once or twice (5 times, actually), but that's simply something that happens! You don't fight back because a) you could easily beat them up with your power, but you don't want to use it in public too often, and b) they could very well need that money for important matters! Maybe a family to care for, or maybe they're on the brink of death and need some food. It's probably for drugs, though, to be honest. Sometimes you just like to wander the streets, not searching for anything, but just looking around for something that catches your eye. On those days, you end up in the occasional family-owned restaurant/store and get something really amazing. On other days, you stumble upon really weird places. You once walked into a weapons deal in a bathroom. You have no idea why they thought that would be a smart idea, and their questioning didn't reveal anything logical. >Next_
 Ragnar: Oh, Prior! I didn't know you were here!Prior: But I talked to you already. You saw me and asked me some question about my women's shoes.Ragnar: You're wearing women's shoes?Prior: No, I lied. I just wanted you to stop talking to me.
Prior: Actually, stop talking to me right now. I'm busy.Ragnar: Sure looks like it. Going somewhere?>Next_ Prior: None of your business.Ragnar: Why can't you tell me? Ooh, is it something important?Prior: What is it with you and your annoying questions?
Prior: NO, I'm not going to tell you. Now shut up!Ragnar: Hey! Don't make me use my power on you?Prior: I don't care.Ragnar: I'm holding your scarf right now. Seriously, I'm gonna do it.Prior: Hmmph.>Next_ Ragnar: Alright then.>Next_
 Prior: JESUS-SERIOUSLY?Ragnar: Hey, you didn't listen!Prior: HOW MUCH FORCE ARE YOU USING?Ragnar: Not too much!
Ragnar: ...it doesn't hurt, right?>Next_ Ragnar: You should know by now that your power can't completely counter mine!
Ragnar: Actually, it probably can, but if you went overboard, you might ruin your own scarf forever!Prior: FFFF... FINE! I'LL TELL YOU!>Next_ Ragnar: See? That was easy!Prior: I think you went overboard.Ragnar: Really? Sorry then, I didn't want to hurt you. I guess I put too much force into that, yeah?Prior: Is that a question? Well...>Next_
 Prior: WHAT DO YOU THINK!?>Next_ Prior: Actually, it didn't really hurt. It was just really annoying.Ragnar: ...?????: Hey, Prior! What was that for?Prior: Oh, hey.?????: You okay, Ragnar?Ragnar: ...uh, no... not at all... ugh...oh it hurts...?????: Prior!Prior: What? He deserved it!?????: I really doubt he deserved a full-force stomp to the groin.Prior: Well, you weren't here.
Prior: OH! I need to ask you something.?????: Like a favor?Prior: I need you to open up a portal.?????: Why're you asking me? Just use the community portal.Prior: That's too slow! Yours are much quicker, and you can just drop us off in the city.?????: But why would I want to do that for you? Especially since you just kicked Ragnar like a minute ago.Prior: Major's orders. I have to be there as fast as I can.?????: Major's orders, huh? He didn't call me ahead about this.Prior: He left his watch here, and he's in a rush. Just open the portal.?????: If you're lying, you owe me.
?????: So, where are you going?Prior: City of Midnight, Lavernus. Reality #000000. How long would that take??????: Another reality? That'd take a while. Let's say... 2 minutes.Prior: Well, that's fin-?????: -but!Prior: (Fuck.) What??????: You... have to take Ragnar with you.Prior: Seriously??????: You haven’t had a mission in a while, right Ragnar?Ragnar: ...uh, yeah. It's -ow!- the reason... I asked Prior... where he was going...
Ragnar: ... I was hoping... that I could... come...
Ragnar: ... hadn't gotten... a mission in... 2 weeks... really bored here...?????: I'm not going to take you unless you take Ragnar.Prior: Fine. I won't argue with you; I know you're not going to back down.>Next_ Prior: Alright Ragnar, get up!
Prior: I wouldn't have taken you if you asked, so consider this lucky.
Prior: Hey. Get up.
Prior: Hey.
Prior: Hey!Ragnar: I… can’t stand… still suffering… on the floor here…Prior: Right. Gotta heal you first.>Next_
 ?????: Portal's open.Prior: Just follow me after you've dusted yourself off.>Prior, Ragnar: Enter_ ?????: See you guys later!Ragnar: Hey, I don't think I've been here before!Prior: Yeah, this place isn't the most popular tourist destination.Prior: It's flat and barren as fuck. The only notable thing here is White Valley, which is near that blue light over there.Ragnar: Are we going there?Prior: We're going to the bio-dome cities. God, I can't believe I have to bring you. You pretty much have no reason to be here.Ragnar: Well, there's nothing you can do about it now, so stop moaning and let's go already!Prior: We're going to meet up with Major first. He said to wait by the fountains, so that's our first step. Let's get going.----- Sadly, updates are going to be slow for right now. I'm swamped with work at this time of the year, and won't have much free time. All the characters' choices are finished, so now it's time to return to Dob! ----- Command Used: >Ragnar: Establish surroundings |
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Post by ten 11 on Oct 23, 2017 0:43:34 GMT
>Dob: Ask questions about every shop you see.
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Post by Archindale on Dec 3, 2017 1:22:28 GMT
>Dob: Ask questions about every shop you see_
 Dob: What's that store?Major: Well, that's a clothing store.Dob: What about that one?Major: That's also a clothing store.Dob: And that one?Major: ALSO a clothing store.
Major: Do you know what a clothing store is?Dob: Absolutely not! >Next_ Dob: Ooh, what's this?Major: Paintball store.Dob: What about... that one!Major: AGAIN, that's a clo-Dob: That one?Major: Sorry, but could you-Dob: What about the one over there?Major: Hey!-Dob: That one looks interesting! What is it?
Dob: Never mind, what's that?
Dob: Oh wait, it's just a clothing store.
Dob: The store over there, what is it?
Dob: Wait, there's something there! Another store! I wonder what it is?
Dob: No, wait, sorry.
Dob: It's another clothing store.Major: ...Dob: (silence)Major: ...okay, so-Dob: What's that store?
>Next_
Major: HEY! I think I see the clinic over there!
Major: Now let's go over there...>Next_ Major: NOW!Dob: Hey, hey, hey!
Dob: I think this is a little too fast! I think we might fall!Major: It's fine! I'm used to running really fast! We're not gonna->Next_ Major: Welp.>Next_ >Next_ Major: ...mhmm.
Major: ...mhmm.
Major: ...yes, of course. Right away.
Major: ...oh, you do really mean "right now"?
Major: ...I understand. Again, I'm really sorry!
Major: ...my outfit?
Major: ...of course, of course! Deep respect to them.>Next_ Dob: What were you talking about? My hearing's a bit off from the impact, so I could only hear you.Major: I was just apologizing to the store manager for cracking her store's walls.
Major: Also, we have to make a small stop here.Dob: What do you mean?Major: The manager wants us to pay for the damages right away, so I've decided that we could just buy you new clothes here!Dob: Shouldn't we go to the clinic right now? We are more injured, you know?Major: It's fine! The clinic's only a few stores away from here!
Major: I actually passed it when we were running, but the momentum was just too much for me to stop without falling.Dob: What were you talking about when you mentioned your outfit?Major: Ah, she was just talking about my lack of buckle accessories.Dob: "Lack of"? You don't look like you need them.Major: Do you not know about post-rogue modernism?Dob: Post-what?Major: First clothing stores, now post-rogue!
Major: I'm honestly surprised that you could somehow avoid learning those!
Major: Well, if you want to know, it's a fashion trend that popped up some time ago. It's after the Era of Regression, that's for sure!
Major: Basically, you add all these unnecessary suspenders, or strings, or straps to your outfit.
Major: Other things too, such as armor, gauntlets, and more.
Major: It's all to pay respect for the fallen soldiers during the Reality War as well as acknowledge the Regression too.
Major: Lately, post-rogue modernism's been falling out of style, though there are still people who try to enforce it out of respect and tradition, like the manager.
Major: She was just asking me about my lack of anything and asked me if I even respected them.Dob: Uh, okay. So, if we're not going to the clinic, what are we doing then?Major: Well, this is a clothing store! We can get you a new outfit here, as well as some straps for me!Major: Just tell me what kind of outfit you want, and I'll get it for you!----- Command Used: >Dob: Ask questions about every shop you see. |
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Post by ten11 on Dec 17, 2017 3:11:51 GMT
>get something in yellow. and shoes
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Post by Archindale on Dec 19, 2017 4:53:59 GMT
I'll be gone for a few weeks for the holidays, so I'll have to put the story on hold for a while! For the time being, take this Christmas!Major:  See you in January! |
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Post by Archindale on Mar 31, 2018 23:16:42 GMT
>Get something in yellow. And shoes_
Major: Something yellow and shoes… Major: I can work with that! I’ll also add a strap or two as well. Just wait in the dressing room-I’ll be back!
>Next_ 
Major: So? How is it?
Dob: Surprisingly comfortable! The shoes feel a little loose, though. Major: Yeah, that’s usually the problem with the single-string-tied shoes, but they look good with the jacket. Major: On anther note, you can also see the straps I put under the hood!
>Next_
Major: Ha-hah! It’s a good thing the store owner had a spare bandage for you!
Dob: Hey, where’re you going? Major: I’m grabbing my clothes! Be back in a sec!
>Next_
Major: So? Does it look good?
Dob: Uh-! Major: No? I tried on some brown and black suspenders , but it didn’t look good, so I just stuck with something simple. See? Sleeve straps? Though I’m not sure if that’s the appropriate term... Dob: No, no, not that! You look...different! Major: Different?
>Next_ 
Major: Oh! Wow jeez man, you weren’t joking.
Dob: Is it bad? Major: Bad? Oh, no, no, it’s fine! This has happened before! Dob: Really? Major: Uncommon, yeah, but not dangerous. Dob: So what happened then? Major: It’s called an “Art Style Shift”. It’s been happening in several other realities as well, though it doesn’t last for long. Just pops in once in a while, like now! Major: I actually hadn’t had one before, so I think that it’s pretty neat to see myself differently for once! Major: I certainly didn’t expect myself to have grey eyes! What color is that anyway… it looks like #8a8a8a, though it could be #7c7c7c too… Dob: Oh! That’s neat. Major: Hey, since we have our clothes, we should get going! Dob: Going where? Major: I’ll see to that in a moment. But first…
>Next_ 
Major: Again, I am extremely sorry for that crack. I’ll send someone over here today, don’t worry!
>Next_ 
Dob: So, now what?
Major: First, I gotta make that call. There’s a phone booth right over there, pretty handy. Dob: And after that? Major: Eh, I don’t know. I’ll figure it out-there’s a ton to do here! It’s a pretty big place! Easy to get lost in.
>Next__ 
Major: Hmm…
Major: I’ll try his personal number.
>Next_ 
Dob: Huh?
>Next_ 
Oh, that’s what’s vibrating! Prior’s watch! It seems as if he’s getting a call.
It’s a good thing this jacket has inside pockets! You were able to transfer the 4 steel balls and this watch while alone in the dressing room.
Wait-call? Major’s in that booth right now, calling somebody. Is it possible that he’s trying to call Prior? You have to test it. You’ll let the call run out…
>Next_ 
The watch has stopped vibrating. Hm. He looks a little annoyed. You see him dialing a number again. The watch begins to vibrate again.
The watch stops moving, and Major dials numbers once more.
Yeah, he’s absolutely calling Prior. It’s a good thing you have his-
Crap! He’s looking at you! You probably look way too invested in what he’s doing-calm down! Look normal! --- Major: Well, looks like he’s not picking up. Major: Or maybe he’s just back home-yeah, that’s it! Major: Brilliant! I’ll try the home phone over there! >Next_ 
Major: Prior?
Prior: Major? Major! Major: Hey, can I ask- Prior: Sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh! Whatever you have to say cannot possibly be more important than what I have to say because this is SUPER FUCKING IMPORTANT! Major: Okay, okay! Jeez, Prior! You’re gonna blow out my eardrums! Prior: You’re alone right now, right? Major: I’m...in a bright red phone booth if that counts as “private”. Major: Probably not though, heh. You? Prior: You called me by the home phone. Right now, I’m just standing next to the wall, staring at the wall like an idiot while I listen to you through the speakers. Prior: Actually, you know what! Hold up, I gotta grab something. Major: Uh, is it that important-okay you’re gone already. Prior: Back! I grabbed Skipper’s earphones from his room. Major: Skip’s? Uh, he’s not going to be happy about having all your ear gunk in his buds. Prior: Who the fuck cares? He’s not here right now. Major: We don’t know when he’s coming back, though. He could be back in a day, or an hour- Prior: Or maybe he threw himself 10-or hell, 100 years into the future. Prior: What matters is that he’s not here right now, and that I’ve got something important to tell you. Prior: Listen-I found the guy that we’d been looking for. You know, that guy. Major: You’re being a little bit-no-really vague there, Prior. Prior: You know the guy. That guy, the one we’ve spent eleven years searching. Major: Wait... really? Prior: Yes! Why would I ever lie about this? Major: Like, you’re absolutely su- Prior: I’M NOT ABOUT TO ARGUE WITH YOU ABOUT WHETHER I’M SURE OR NOT BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE WASTING OUR GODDAMN TIME! Major: Okay, okay! Major: So, you saw him. Did he see you? Prior: Yeah he did, but that’s not the thing I really want to say to you right now. Listen-he looks completely different! Major: Different? Like a Style Shift? Prior: I’d say that, but he kept up the style for a long while. The entire time I was with him, actually. So, about 15-ish minutes. Major: 15 minutes? That’s way too long to keep up a shifted style. Prior: You think that’s strange? Guess what? He lost his memory too! Or, supposedly, at least. Major: Really? It’s possible that he’s lying. It‘s super easy to fake amnesia. Prior: He must be a pretty damn good actor then. He didn’t seem to recognize me at all and genuinely seemed confused as to who I was. >Next_
Okay, you definitely have to run. There’s no way that you can stay with Major anymore. He’s probably talking to somebody else on whatever team he’s on. You’ve got to get away now! It’s the perfect time!
You have to run-now!
--- Major: What did he look like? Prior: Uh... shit, what did he look like… Prior: Black outline, probably 6 pixels thick. Facial features were at 4 px, and looked like a deformed Mallow Art Style. Like, you got the black-and-white color scheme, cylindrical body, and short stature. But unlike a Mallow, he’s got skinny black lines as his arms and legs. They’re either 4 or 6 px, I forgot. Major: Oh. Major: Oh! Major: OH YES! Prior: Can you stop with that? What is it? Major: I think I know where he is! Prior: WHAT? WHERE IS HE? Major: He’s actually with me, here in City of Midnight. I met him because he fell down one of those gorges outside. He’s actually acting pretty calm! Might be due to the memory loss. Or “memory loss”. You can hear the quotes, right? Prior: BRING HIM BACK NOW. Major: Calm down Prior, I know that. I just have to make sure that he feels safe. I don’t want him feeling suspicious of me, though I fear that he might be already. I saw him staring at me through the phone booth, those black bead eyes eyeing me past the booth window. Major: He might be really scared, you know. I mean, imagine this whole situation from his view: Major: He has no idea who he is, and the first person he meets wants to immediately arrest him. He’s a little on edge himself, I bet. He has no idea who to trust. Prior: And you think that you’ll be that person? You didn’t tell him that we work together, right? Major: I-oh no. Prior: You’re fucked. He’s probably gonna run away from you soon!
>Next_ 
Major: Hopefully you’re not right…
Major: Oh darn. Prior: What? Did he run off or something? Prior: Hey. Hello? Hello? Prior: Goddammit did he run off? Major: Yup, he did. Prior: Then fucking chase after him! Major: Okay! Come over here at City of Midnight, you know where that is! Go to the bio-dome! I’ll be at the fountains! Major: Gotta go!
Nice move there Major. Letting Dob run off like that.
Sometimes you feel like Prior’s in charge, even though it’s supposed to be you. In fact, you’re not much of the leader-type anyway. Heh, no wonder you let Cruncher do most of the talking…
>Next_ 
He’s not too far away from you, though he’s heading straight for the Main Road. You’ll easily lose him with the crowd there. You’ll definitely start to chase him down, but you’ll be behind and might lose him there, but he could go two directions from here.
>Next_
Major: Argh, shoot, he’s at the main road already.
Major: Dob! Hold on!
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Wow, I did not expect this hiatus to last that long! Sorry for the long wait!
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Post by ten11 on Apr 2, 2018 11:13:05 GMT
>Take to the rooftops so that it'll be easier to see him with parcore/magic-rope-thingy.
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Post by Archindale on May 13, 2018 0:24:27 GMT
>Take to the rooftops so that it'll be easier to see him with parcore/magic-rope-thingy Parkour isn't really your thing, but you can use the rope! >Next_
 First, you have to make it...  ...then toss it over like this and climb! >Next_ Oh! Well, it looks like he's just running straight ahead! >Next_ No big deal! You can definitely catch up with him! >Next_ Major: Hey! Stop!
>Next_ He saw you! Now what are you supposed to do now? How are you supposed to run away from him? ----- Command Used: >Take to the rooftops so that it'll be easier to see him with parcore/magic-rope-thingy. |
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Post by ten 11 on May 15, 2018 0:40:20 GMT
>Run into the nearest building that has a lot of people, so youll be lost in the crowd.
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