Theatre of the Absurd - earlog-directors-box

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-----Phase 5----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room is full of masks, of all shapes and sizes. There's one common trend, though - they're expressing one of two emotions! On the left side of the room, the masks grin at you, whilst the right frowns. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre! From here, you can moveinstant to where you just were.

Flutterina

she/her little moth girl

accordion

VISIBLE It's an old-looking accordion! It still plays excellently, though prodding it hard makes it feel like its made of some sort of goo?

guitar

VISIBLE It's an old-looking electric guitar! It still plays excellently, though prodding it hard makes it feel like its made of some sort of goo?

@Flutterina

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 10:33 PM

(ive updated all your data in the bot, so hopefully when you move itll have the right name)

(you can moveinstant to the stage btw)

Flutterina BOT 21-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(Ok discord is not letting me change my name)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(changed it for you!) (edited)

(Thanks!)

MysteryBot BOT 21-Mar-22 10:57 PM

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Nikola Orsinov instantly moved to ???

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Nikola Orsinov appeared from ???!

Klahadore appeared from ???! (edited)

Klahadore

(he/him) A tall, slim man with slicked black hair. Wears glasses and a black suit.

black-duffel

VISIBLE It's a large, black duffel bag! What could be inside? moved from: stage

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:01 PM

So, host. What do you want with me?

MysteryBot BOT 21-Mar-22 11:01 PM

Bravocat appeared from ???! (edited)

Bravocat

A tall, humanoid figure. The head is a stitched together mask, but what lies beneath isn't exactly clear.

cat-mask

VISIBLE not to be confused with a cat/box, it's a giant cat mask, stitched together from a greenish fabric.

yellow-crystal

VISIBLE It's a crystal that glows bright yellow! moved from: stage

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:01 PM

her eyes turn yellow as she blinks horizontally

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:02 PM

Now then, I wasn't expecting such a private meeting!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:02 PM

Goodness, my radio had quite an echo to it.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:02 PM

So I assume that all 3 of us have radios now? Impressive work my friend!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:02 PM

Sorry for foisting that upon you, Bravocat. I merely thought where the other end was located was interesting.

And no, there are only two, unfortunately.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:02 PM

Ah, would you like yours back?

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:03 PM

Not necessarily.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:03 PM

(wait fuck I gave the radio to the wrong person)

(Uh oh)

(eh it's giveable y'all can pass it between each other)

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:03 PM

(itll be fine)

Then I shall hold onto it with great care!

And I'll pass it over to you if something of great interest happens once more.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:04 PM

Sorry if I was a bit reckless with my made up 'dream of being a pirate', there. I merely assumed they'd be much more suspicious of mystery work I was in complete control of.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:04 PM

Ta-da!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:05 PM

How splendid to see you again, Double Trouble. What transpired on stage, if I might ask?

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:05 PM

Shapeshifting into a shapshifter? Or perhaps you've been Double Trouble all along!

But... how did you get into here?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:05 PM

Nope, it is me darlings!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:05 PM

Say the phrase for us, if you wouldn't mind? Just to be certain.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:06 PM

Your new best friend

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:06 PM

Klahadore relaxes further. Good.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:06 PM

Well then, quite an impressive display you've made my dear!

I knew you'd make a good partner.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:07 PM

Anyways darlings! I did a little character study on the mannequin and got the ability to come up here and bring you all to it

Thank you thank you

they take a bow

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:07 PM

(wait WAIT WAIT I JUST REALIZED YORUE ACTUALLY LOU NOT LILITH)

(THEY MADE YOU PURPLE)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:08 PM

(PFFFTTTTT)

(THEY DID LMAO)

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:08 PM

(first therian necromancer, then muskular paint, now double trouble gm)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:08 PM

(Pfftt)

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:08 PM

(the purplification of objective)

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:08 PM

(purple guy joke)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:08 PM

(Don’t forget Urist)

(Love how 2/4 characters turning purple are me)

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:10 PM

The more I work with you two, the more the possibilities of The Showstoppers excite me.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:10 PM

Speaking of possibilities... is it at all possible to bring Sado up here as well? (edited)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:11 PM

I suppose so

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:11 PM

Are you absolutely certain you wish to bring her in to the fold?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:11 PM

Though to answer your previous question

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:11 PM

The only downside I could see is arousing yet more suspicion to us, but we have the organizers to blame now!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:12 PM

Nothing too eventful happened. Mostly was just amused by that idiot who can’t even properly disguise or act

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:12 PM

And considering what I was thinking of for our next act, I don't think being implicated with the showrunners will be much of concern.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:12 PM

Backstage, I attempted to corral together another attempt at making an outfit, but not much became of it, and so, I made the other radio.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:13 PM

This will certainly come in handy.

We'll get you some proper attire someday my friend.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:13 PM

Yes indeed. Communicator have been quite useful, especially on my last couple of jobs.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:14 PM

I happen to quite like my suit; it is more the so-called power of outfits that are alluring to me.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:14 PM

Hm, I suppose we've yet to see what power those outfits may bring.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:14 PM

Perhaps the best part of being a butler is this attire.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:14 PM

I admit I do wish the other directors were doing their part a little more, so to speak.

The organizers wanted us all to stir up quite the mess, after all!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:14 PM

Ironic, given what you whispered to me all the way back then...

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:15 PM

I knew I liked you from the moment we met, I suppose I didn't want you to be caught up in any games.

Well, besides any I might have played. But the circumstances have changed now, haven't they?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:16 PM

Oh?

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:18 PM

Yes indeed, I was informed as a director it was a responsibility of mine to put on a show, so to speak. While I certainly agree, I don't think it's very fair for them to remain outside of the show!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:18 PM

So, with your talk of someone new taking center stage... Are you trying to hint at, well... crescent moon?

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:18 PM

I believe it'd be a little premature at the moment.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:18 PM

Understood.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:19 PM

But I certainly do want to hurt the showrunners somehow with this performance.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:19 PM

Oooh! How excited!

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:19 PM

I had looked around the props for a knife of some kind, but all I got was a trick knife! The blade retracts upon use.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:20 PM

How unfortunate

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:20 PM

If we're doing another show, I can certainly give an implement with a hidden blade for its secondary quality.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:20 PM

Here's the thing... I believe your claws simply by themselves may make for a great finale to the performance!

No necessity to use their ultimate power, but it would be a dramatic reveal, wouldn't it?

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:21 PM

Oh, yet... Not an entire reveal?

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:22 PM

It's up to you how much of your true colors to display, but I believe this performance is a good time to bring them out to some extent!

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:22 PM

If I'm revealing the Claws, I'd like to go the extra yard. Permit me my drama.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:22 PM

Hoho, I would love all the drama you may bring!

And what of you, Double Trouble, have you any plans in mind?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:24 PM

Honestly not many. I’ve just been expecting to do whatever you need.

This was pretty much my plan so far though the documents over there do peak my interest

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:26 PM

If it wouldn't be of too much pain to abstain the performance, you may want to remain up here?

You could even use that microphone to, get everybody on the same page.

The showrunners must go down, and the directors with them.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:26 PM

I'm unsure of how many actors we have to work with this time. Multiple unfamiliar faces down there.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:26 PM

Although the performance does seem fun, this is even more of a thrill!

I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get them all to the stage instantly. The showrunners maybe though I’m not sure they’ll fall for it considering it would probably be them up here.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:30 PM

My dear, you must understand... The extent of this performance lies beyond the stage.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:31 PM

I see of course they let out a small chuckle

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:32 PM

Having access to this box... Will be nice, for if I ever have to go all-out. You can both ascertain your safety.

Provided it happens on stage, of course.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:33 PM

Now that would be a sight to see!

Perhaps something to save for a final act.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:33 PM

That would certainly be wonderful!

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:35 PM

But to answer your question, yes, I believe all we have plotted and schemed of would be of great interest to Sado.

When it comes to her I suppose you could say I'm playing with fire, but I'm willing to accept the possibility of being burned.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:35 PM

I do not mind either way

Though I do have to ask before another gets involved, have you found a means of payment. Apologies if that may come off as rude.

Klahadore BOT 21-Mar-22 11:37 PM

Shakushi... It comes from the Japanese phrase, "neko mo shakushi mo", meaning "even cats and rice ladles", used to mean "absolutely everything".

Because nothing is safe from the Claws.

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:38 PM

I expect Sado isn't looking for any payment, and as for you perhaps you'd like to interrogate the showrunners on the matter?

They've brought you into this mess after all! Don't you think they would have some kind of reward in order?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:42 PM

I care little to nothing about whatever the showrunners want with me. I put on my own show.

And that show includes you, darling and you hiring me

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:44 PM

I'm aware I've taken up the responsibility of your employment, but what I'm saying is the showrunners of anybody would know where such a reward would lie.

And if all goes well, we won't be in a position of asking for our dues.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:47 PM

I think the reward is something you will have do deal with, darling

And if the showrunners prove that they have a better shot at things well

You wouldn’t want that

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:48 PM

Ha, you've made your point clearly my dear!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:48 PM

Of course you two are much more fun I would rather stick around!

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:48 PM

Fine then, I'll rip the rewards from the showrunners hands, or perhaps their lips, myself!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:48 PM

Wonderful!

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:51 PM

With that out of the way for now, have we any ideas for a proper performance?

There are certainly enough down there willing to participate.

I suppose I could always put on another musical, but as I said, I wouldn't want to hog the limelight!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:52 PM

I do enjoy the idea of damaging the showrunners! Prove we are more of a threat than just a fire

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:53 PM

Perhaps... if we are to put on a good enough scene, whatever powers sparked that fire may allow this false knife to drive deep.

Has the fire been extinguished now? I'm already thinking of a working theme to justify to the actors.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:54 PM

The fire on the stage has unfortunately been put out. But I did hear it was spreading!

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:55 PM

Excellent!

I believe I have a way to work this:

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:55 PM

One of the security guards has been going around putting it out ugh

Bravocat BOT 21-Mar-22 11:55 PM

I say we'll put on a show with a theme of pouring in the name of extinguishing the fire.

But as the performance lingers... the audience finds that what's pouring is not water, but blood.

And then...

Well, Kuro and I may treat our dear organizers to the focus of the scene!

Yes, I think I'll take some time to think on this. Do let me know of any more thoughts in the meantime.

(gotta go for like 2ish hours have fun)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 21-Mar-22 11:59 PM

(Bye!)

Ooh! This sounds excellent! I bet it shall be even better than the last! they clap

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 12:02 AM

What was that song from before, if I might ask? Was that preexisting, or entirely original?

Bravocat BOT 22-Mar-22 12:07 AM

I thought it up on the spot!

Though, of course I had my inspirations.

(Idk how obvious it was but it was literally “be prepared” in a different coat of paint)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 12:08 AM

(OMG I JUST REALIZED THAT)

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 12:08 AM

(I didn't realize at least lol)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 12:09 AM

(So yeah not to obvious lol)

(But now I can totally hear it)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:11 AM

I believe I should mention that we must be wary of the purple hair girl. She was about if anyone in the area was in the rafters during phase three. When I was questioned, I did have to resort to saying I was in the back rooms. I’m a tad concerned if she or anyone else from the back rooms then go telling. Fortunately I was wise enough to get into character so I doubt they would expect it to be me.

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:12 AM

Purple hair girl... Bernkastel?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:12 AM

Yes indeed

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:13 AM

Bernkastel will likely have to be our cinematographer this time. She was also in the audience when we were on stage, so she saw Double Trouble go up there.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:14 AM

Wouldn’t Sado be the better option especially if we are bringing her in this whole operation

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:14 AM

She expressed that she has something important to do this round...

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:14 AM

Hm.

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:14 AM

Perhaps she can be persuaded.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:16 AM

I do also have reason to believe that Bernkastel is working with the showrunners. I heard that she did want to talk to the mannequin. Again apparently.

Yes. She may have saw Double Trouble go up there. But she didn’t see Flutterina.

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:20 AM

I see.

Bravocat BOT 22-Mar-22 01:52 AM

Working with the organizers hm?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:53 AM

It seems likely

Bravocat BOT 22-Mar-22 01:53 AM

I suppose we'll have to entrust her with cinematography for now.

As long as she doesn't stand in our way, she may even be helpful to us!

I believe I should head back to the stage to prep the actors on this next act. I wouldn't want them to believe we're doing any scheming!

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:55 AM

What are we going to tell them about what we've been doing?

We should solidify our story first, yes?

Bravocat BOT 22-Mar-22 01:56 AM

Simple, Nikola brought us up to scold us for our previous performance and ensure no more fires, and this new one shall be the apology!

Klahadore BOT 22-Mar-22 01:56 AM

I see. Simple and effective. I shall play along.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 01:57 AM

I shall stay up here for now unless needed. I will be listening in.

Bravocat BOT 22-Mar-22 01:58 AM

If the true Nikola shows up, I shall go after her at the climax of the performance. You take Kurukuru.

Besides that, let's get to work!

MysteryBot BOT 22-Mar-22 01:59 AM

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Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 02:05 AM

Do you believe you can get a summary of the events that went down there for me darlings?

Of course when it seems others are more prone to discussion

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 03:26 AM

they give a bit of a laugh Oh this will be so entertaining!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 03:39 AM

It’s going to get more than just a little wet. These idiots won’t know what hit them.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 04:24 AM

Well, after pondering on things, it would arouse a lot less suspicion from the organizers if as soon as the play starts you call both of them to the stage, and other directors if needed, rather than I. The performance will probably be broadcasted like the other one so everybody would see. If that is acceptable, I will be looking at the documents and whatever else is here.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 04:42 AM

I remember as well, another thing to note is that the philosopher was planning on following Flutterina, which was just me in character, to the dressing room. However he could not actually follow me as well, I’m here.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 05:23 PM

Please let me know if I need to intervene, darlings.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 05:53 PM

Ooh foreshadowing. Love this!

MysteryBot BOT 22-Mar-22 07:00 PM

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Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 07:00 PM

Oh

The best of luck to both of you though I doubt you will need it.

Kurukuru BOT 22-Mar-22 07:01 PM

LOCK

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Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 08:03 PM

Dropping the instruments, Nikola(?) begins to search through the documents.

She's not finding anything particularly useful, but...

She does find a pair of train tickets.

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MysteryBot BOT 22-Mar-22 09:15 PM

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-----Phase 6----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room is full of masks, of all shapes and sizes. There's one common trend, though - they're expressing one of two emotions! On the left side of the room, the masks grin at you, whilst the right frowns. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre! A guitar and an accordion lie on the floor. From here, you can moveinstant to where you just were.

Kuro

(he/him) A tall, slim man with slicked black hair. Wears glasses and a black suit.

black-duffel

VISIBLE It's a large, black duffel bag! What could be inside?

Nikola Orsinov

A plastic mannequin dressed as a circus ringmaster. She/her

@Kuro @Nikola Orsinov

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 22-Mar-22 09:16 PM

What a marvelous performance. Let me go out and hear what they have to say!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 09:17 PM

Yes yes! Incredible indeed! Bravo!

MysteryBot BOT 22-Mar-22 09:17 PM

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Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 09:19 PM

Bravocat, are you doing alright over there?

they chuckle

Not so private now is it?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 10:17 PM

Oh one more thing, darling. Be wary. I did overhear that “Striner” did bring Bernkastel and Zepia, I believe that’s their name, brought them into this room.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 10:48 PM

they chuckle

Oh this is fantastic!

I will definitely have to thank Kuro again for these when he gets back

You have my gratitude, darling

You’re too kind

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 11:18 PM

Well, since it seems like you’ll be getting my payment out of this, I do not object

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 11:27 PM

sigh

Kuro you better be coming back soon. I really would not like to chance going back out there if that would give myself away

Nikola Orsinov BOT 22-Mar-22 11:46 PM

Oh dear

This puts us in a bit of a situation as neither of us are able to reach you

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 12:11 AM

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Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:11 AM

Welcome back darling!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:11 AM

How are things with Bravocat?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:12 AM

We seem to have got ourselves into a bit of a situation while you were gone

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:12 AM

What's the matter?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:12 AM

Right now he is trying to deal with Bernkastel

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:12 AM

Ah, yes.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:12 AM

However he was able to get some leverage

You remember the philosopher don’t you?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:13 AM

But of course. Stirner.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:14 AM

They are not quite what they appear to be

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:14 AM

In what regard?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:15 AM

Well…

This is their true form

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:15 AM

In all of my planning, I had never anticipated that!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:15 AM

It was certainly entertaining

And well

The girl seemed to be employed by the same being.

Where she just now figured out that they are on the same side

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:17 AM

Bernkastel is working for Stirner...?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:17 AM

Yes indeed darling!

Apparently so is Zepia

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:18 AM

How utterly buffoonish. This realm is entirely beyond reason!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:19 AM

It was fortunate enough that I was around to see them complete the deal or else the cat may have been in a worse situation

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:20 AM

Where did this occur, and when?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:20 AM

Oh!

Hold on. I have just discovered that the black ghost can talk

Interesting

Well to answer your question, on phase 4 while I was at the stage. “Stirner”, Bernkastel, and Zepia just got done discussing “philosophy” in “Stirner’s private room.”

I guess I should catch you up on more details. “Stirner” made a deal with Bravocat to destroy a key that a mask has in exchange for some payment he will be handing over to us

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:26 AM

Excellent. If he keeps his word, depending on how much it is, that could be both of our goals complete.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:27 AM

The being said it was a great sum of wealth

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:28 AM

That'll do nicely. You don't mind splitting it, yes? I've no urge to fight over it.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:29 AM

I do not mind at all darling! You played a grand part in all of this so it’s only deserved you also get some of the reward!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:29 AM

Naturally. And thank you, truly.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:30 AM

It’s my pleasure

they take a bow

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:31 AM

As for down below... Well, Omen is misunderstanding my words, thinking me a wanton killer when I made it quite clear multiple times that I will only attack those who get in my way. Well, discounting collateral of Shakushi, but of course I'm still keeping that up my sleeve. (edited)

Zoe referred to my Claws as 'cringe'.

And Robbie is an amusing diversion. He is trying to recruit me with helping trap Funnyman.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:33 AM

Well, I do say that is terrible

But yes, he is very entertaining. Can’t even pull of a proper costume or act

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:34 AM

Worst comes to worst, I hang out up here and none of them can touch me. (edited)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:35 AM

I am glad that this box ended up being quite useful!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:35 AM

I don't think they even know where I'm going and coming from, though they could likely figure it out pretty fast.

Indeed, you really outdid yourself with gaining access here.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:37 AM

(You could even say that with Kuro and Bravocat here, it’s a CAT/BOX)

I appreciate the praise

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:39 AM

(LOL)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:41 AM

Though I am feeling slightly bored of not doing too much. I believe that we won’t have access if I choose to take on another character. And since I already aroused suspicion from Bernkastel, it may not be the best to go down in this costume

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:42 AM

Oh, and the showrunners did have some to say, but it was mostly vague and withdrawn. It was quite enjoyable hearing Kurukuru say they'd never forget my performance.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:42 AM

Wonderful!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:43 AM

Ah, getting bored of your costume? I can't say I can't relate. If you want to come down as Double Trouble, more power to you.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:46 AM

Let’s just say that people will see me as now unless I properly transform back or I reveal my ability.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:47 AM

Well, whatever you'd like to do, we're clever enough to make it work.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:48 AM

Truly

I probably don’t have much to do down there anyways. It will be much more useful if I can send over information

Plus it is all the better with your company!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:51 AM

Are the others on Bravocat's end aware of his radio?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:52 AM

Not in the slightest!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:52 AM

Excellent.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:52 AM

Extremely amusing how the being prepared it to be private when little did it know I knew everything

I do have to give my highest gratitude for the communicator it has been even more helpful than I expected

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:57 AM

Kuro grins. Well, it was your request, after all. I cannot take all of the credit.

It has opened my eyes to the possibilities of my own prop making.

In ways, it feels as though I could make whatever I wanted...

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 12:58 AM

I am thrilled to hear that!

(I’m going to eat, be back in about 20 minutes)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 12:59 AM

(alrighty)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:08 AM

I'll go see if anything's been said below... I'll be back.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 01:34 AM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from ???!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:34 AM

Any updates?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:34 AM

Ah! Welcome back!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:35 AM

Apologies, I wanted to be back sooner, but Robbie was being talkative.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:35 AM

Yes! We found out the being’s name is Nyarlathotep

It is no trouble at all

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:35 AM

(son of a gun you're kidding Brine brought nyar back)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:36 AM

(Yep, im really sad that I missed librarium)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:37 AM

So, we're dealing with three nigh inscrutable beings of possibly vast power... How quaint.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:37 AM

Make that 4

Cause it seems like Sado may also be one

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:38 AM

She's against us?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:38 AM

As there are clones or something of herself all around the lobby

I do not believe so. For now at least

Bernkastel has also stated she has no intention of killing Bravocat though I doubt that may be true. Though I do feel sure in that it won’t be now.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:41 AM

Bravocat has a first aid kit prop I made.

Plus, with how dodgy he is... I'm not concerned about him dying.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:42 AM

Oh excellent! Yes I do remember you stating you gave him one before.

Yes, I do have much faith in him

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:43 AM

Who all is present in the lobby, for the record?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:46 AM

From what I know of, Bravocat and Bernkastel of course, the black ghostly figure, and someone named Emet Selch

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:48 AM

Do we know the goals of this supernatural group? And do they know all of the members of our group, for that matter?

They've likely figured out that I'm Bravocat's ally, especially after the last show.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:50 AM

Apparently to just cause some chaos! That I believe would be Bernkastel, Zepia, someone named Trainee Chef, and of course now Bravocat. It is very likely that those are all the members as confirmed by Bernkastel

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:51 AM

Really, then, that's not too different to what Bravocat wanted. How ironic that we end up somehow opposed.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:51 AM

Yes, they indeed figured that out. Though I have still been kept hidden behind the curtain.

It did end up working quite well!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:52 AM

Most excellent. Here I was, thinking I may have to recruit Robbie as a lackey just for the extra manpower, if we come to blows with them.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:53 AM

Even then that idiot wouldn’t even be able to do much. Probably just end up ruining our plans

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:54 AM

Fair enough.

Let me know if Sado vanishes, by the way. Maybe I can talk to her if she comes back here.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:57 AM

I shall. Although it just seems to be copies of her as she hasn’t actually talked

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:57 AM

Oh, interesting.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:58 AM

On another note, this costume is a little tiring right now and I certainly bet it is off putting. I guess I shall change back for now

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:59 AM

Feel better?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:59 AM

Ah! Yes indeed!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 01:59 AM

Glad to hear it.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 02:01 AM

Oh! I suppose you didn’t hear what I found looking around.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 02:01 AM

I did not.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 02:01 AM

They were train tickets for both of the showrunners

They then contained information on them that I shall recite

Name: Kurukuru Ability: I can’t remember a single role I was suited for Objective: Have a dance with someone special From: [Redacted] To: [Redacted] Route: Bifrost Departure: 22/05/21 12:00 PM EST It also contained a picture of him but with a mask that had rings

Now, Nikola’s will be a bit harder to decipher as hers had a bunch of holes and tears

But I can infer most of the blanks

Name: Toy Soldier Ability: Whoever command a toy obey Skills: Mechanism Objective: Carry out orders from conflicting sides And then the same From, To, Route, and Departure as Kurukuru And here’s something more interesting, the image on it looks more human.

And that’s it darling!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 02:15 AM

(you're kidding me. Toy Soldier's back too. my god, so this game has even more implicit ratatosk connections than one of the gmnpcs being from ratatosk, it's fucking BOTH of them)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 02:16 AM

(LMAO)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 02:19 AM

This... What the hell is going on here!?

I must have answers.

Maybe I should go try to knock some loose from Kurukuru. Is anything much happening on the other end of the radio, or is there anything else that should be said before I head out again?

I'll take your silence as a no. I'll be back before too long.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 02:29 AM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to ???

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 02:51 AM

(Little did he know that Ori, the GM, was the one who dragged me away, thus making us both inactive)

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 03:11 AM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from ???!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:11 AM

Welcome

I do must apologize for my silence. I was a little distracted.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:12 AM

(damn it if only I knew ori wasn't around)

Robbie's brought up some intriguing prospects for the possibilities of the technology from his world applied to mine. While I might not consider him a legitimate ally... I think it would be humorous to help him out, if there's nothing else that desperately needs doing. I mean, I cannot exactly aid Bravocat from here...

Though, of course, the Showstoppers would take precedence, if there is some way I can aid.

And, if it needed to be said, Kurukuru said nary a word.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:16 AM

sigh I still believe someone as inexperienced as he is may be much help, maybe even do the opposite in his foolishness, but I suppose I shall trust your judgment

Also that is quite unfortunate. Hopefully he shall be more attentive later

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:18 AM

Anything new on the other end of the radio?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:22 AM

It seems like there’s a possibility Bravocat is forming another alliance with Bernkastel and Emet in keeping an eye out to see if they can find a way to get rid of these so called “false gods”.

Although I do enjoy the chaos in all these agreements, I hope he does bring payment soon. A bit of a change in waiting especially after it was more rapid with my previous employers.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:23 AM

Understood. I wonder where we ought to go next?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:24 AM

Apparently to go and find the mask and destroy its key

Also thank you Bravocat

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:25 AM

Hmm... We could probably feed a code to Bravocat, for instance, giving him a list of words representing different options, to get his opinion on things, now that I'm thinking about it.

What did he say?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:27 AM

He did seem to be saying to make sure to get the reward while bringing Nyarlathotep down

Yes a code would certainly be valuable

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:27 AM

Ah, so we are against Nyarlathotep, then. What an interesting flip-flop of alliances happening here.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:29 AM

It is truly exciting! Although we’re going up against god like beings, it seems like this may be the winning side. I have certainly seen that happen before.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:30 AM

So, what questions might we have for Bravocat to answer subtly...?

I'm questioning how legitimate he considers this alliance with Bernkastel and Emet to be. She did just get done stabbing him. Perhaps we should question how much he trusts them.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:35 AM

Agreed

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:36 AM

So, words that he could easily slip into a sentence without raising any alarms, and a list of options for how much he trusts them...

Who, what, when, where, why, and how, the question words, that should work. Who- I trust them completely. What- I trust them not at all. When- Leaning towards trust. Where- Leaning towards distrust. Why- Somewhere in the middle. How- Other, and if possible to code further explanation in the sentence, please do so. Does this seem agreeable to you, Double Trouble?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:43 AM

This sounds wonderful!

You truly do live up to your name

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 03:43 AM

So, I posit it to you, Bravocat.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:46 AM

I shall try to inform you as soon as he answers

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 03:54 AM

Where. Leaning towards distrust.

That solves that then.

they give a chuckle

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 04:00 AM

Unfortunate. And here I thought we may have had a good thing going, but I suppose that's fair enough; again, the stabbing, et cetera.

I hope you liked my performance, Bravocat. I'm not so musically inclined, but that impromptu syncing between my speech and your song was lovely.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 04:07 AM

Oh you both did such an astounding job! It was truly a breathtaking performance. I do very much hope that I can be involved in the next one!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 04:08 AM

I wonder if a big performance could be used to will money into existence...

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 04:10 AM

Oooh! I love the sound of that!

Hm. I believe I might just have come up with something that would lend us a better chance on finding the mask. Of course if you are fine with not having access to this space next phase.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 04:14 AM

What's your idea?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 04:21 AM

It would probably end up with us all splitting up. However, you could probably get another communicator running for yourself. That way we could cover much more ground as well as gain more knowledge all at once. Especially if you head to the rafters, you could keep an eye out on two areas. It seems that Bravocat wants to head towards the stage. I’m not completely sure if here leads anywhere besides the stage but that shall be figured out soon enough!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 04:25 AM

I believe I know all of the connections for the lobby, audience, stage, rafters, and backstage. It is the dressing room and bar I'm not as sure about.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 04:27 AM

Yes indeed. It’s mostly to see what others are planning, located, and where the mask may be

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 04:28 AM

I could ask around on stage about the mask. Or do you think that'd draw too much attention?

Oh, I could phrase it more generally as 'who were you with last phase'. (edited)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 04:31 AM

That does sound wonderful. I believe it may be better done if you move for other reasons rather than starting it out with that.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 04:42 AM

(Alright I’ll be heading off to bed. I’ll give updates on anything that happens once I’m up. Good night!)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 04:42 AM

(gn)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 01:30 PM

No significant updates at the moment

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 06:12 PM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to ???

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:14 PM

er

1

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:35 PM

I did wish I figured out a plan before he left.

He’ll be back soon enough

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 06:43 PM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from ???!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:43 PM

Ah welcome back!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:43 PM

So, only Robbie offered words on where he was previously, and the mask wasn't there.

But I've realized the vast potential of what we've just read on these tickets.

Nikola Orsinov... Is Toy Soldier.

And Toy Soldier follows orders.

Get the picture?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:44 PM

they let out a laugh

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:45 PM

They're in the palm of our hand now.

This theatre might as well already be OURS!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:45 PM

Oh how delightful!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:47 PM

Where would you like me to go? I'm making a communicator of my own, as you recommended.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:48 PM

Well, the question is would you like me to keep this room open darling?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:48 PM

We can simply order Nikola to do so, if I'm understanding properly.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:49 PM

Ah. I see.

I believe that backstage might be valuable as well as the rafters

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:51 PM

I would take great joy in being the one to puppeteer this 'Toy Soldier', I will admit.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:51 PM

Do just keep in mind that they can indeed switch sides

Thus stated by the objective

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:53 PM

"Toy Soldier, I command you to listen to only my commands, and no one else's, for the rest of my visit to this theatre."

https://tenor.com/view/one-piece-kuro-one-piece-klahadore-gif-24828903

It is just a matter of creativity.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:54 PM

they applaud

This will be wonderful!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:54 PM

Let's give it a try. @Nikola Orsinov, or should I say Toy Soldier, wherever you are, appear here and now!

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 06:56 PM

Nikola Orsinov appeared from ???! (edited)

Nikola Orsinov

A plastic mannequin dressed as a circus ringmaster. She/her

damaged

VISIBLE The mannequin is beaten and battered, wearing through in places to show wooden limbs underneath - almost like the skeleton of the mannequin. moved from: backstage

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:56 PM

Toy Soldier, I command you to listen to only my commands, and no one else's, for the rest of my visit to this theatre.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:56 PM

Ah, so this is where you've been hiding!

Yes indeed darling!

Oh deary me, I'm afraid it doesn't work quite like that.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Damn it. (edited)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:57 PM

You see, each new command overwrites the last.

Well

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Well, it was worth a shot.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:57 PM

I applaud your creativity though!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Then, one command should suffice.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:57 PM

And congratulations on the disguise. Getting in here was remarkably clever.

Thank you! they take a bow

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Toy Soldier, I command you allow access to this box for me, Bravocat, and Double Trouble for the foreseeable future. Is that alright?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Of course! It is done.

Wonderful!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Excellent! Double Trouble, you're free to do as you will now.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Anything else? If you'll forgive me, I have a frog to assist.

Excellent

I shall head to the rafters

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 06:59 PM

You are free to go.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 06:59 PM

(edited)

Nikola Orsinov instantly moved to ???

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 07:00 PM

Then... I shall go backstage, I suppose? If Bravocat is headed to the stage.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 07:00 PM

Yes

I shall say goodbye for now darlings! Though we will be in touch

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 07:00 PM

The pieces fall into place... The game is in our control.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 07:01 PM

LOKC

FUCK

LOCK

1

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 07:45 PM

Double Trouble twirls around, and transforms into Flutterina!

Smiling, they take a close look at their pamphlet.

While they do so, Kuro creates a third radio, to complete their trifecta!

This one is a little different from the others - they test it, and a hidden blade springs out!

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 08:41 PM

(edited)

Flutterina moved to ???

Kuro moved to ???

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 08:46 PM

-----Phase 7----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room is full of masks, of all shapes and sizes. There's one common trend, though - they're expressing one of two emotions! On the left side of the room, the masks grin at you, whilst the right frowns. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre! A guitar and an accordion lie on the floor. From here, you can moveinstant to where you just were.

CAN POST

Bravocat

Bravocat appeared from ???! (edited)

Bravocat

A tall, humanoid figure. The head is a stitched together mask, but what lies beneath isn't exactly clear.

knife-wound

VISIBLE Bravocat has patched up the wound in his stomach, and whilst it still seems to be bleeding a little, the flow is stopped.

cat-mask

VISIBLE A giant cat mask, stitched together with green fabric! The mouth is splattered with blood. moved from: stage

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:47 PM

Ah, that's much better.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 08:47 PM

(edited)

Bravocat instantly moved to ???

Flutterina appeared from ???! (edited)

Flutterina

she/her Little moth girl moved from: rafters

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 08:47 PM

Hi there!

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 08:48 PM

Kuro appeared from ???! (edited)

Kuro

(he/him) A tall, slim man with slicked black hair. Wears glasses and a black suit.

black-duffel

VISIBLE It's a large, black duffel bag! What could be inside? moved from: backstage

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 08:48 PM

Hi!!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 08:48 PM

I can't believe it! I can even access it from back there!

We don't even have to worry about code talk!

We can simply speak face-to-face at will!

This box is the gift that keeps on giving!

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 08:49 PM

This is indeed wonderful. We should’ve asked for this a while ago

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

(edited)

Bravocat appeared from ???!

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

This is all getting much too out of hand for my taste.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

Nikola Orsinov appeared from ???! (edited)

Nikola Orsinov

A plastic mannequin dressed as a circus ringmaster. She/her

damaged

VISIBLE The mannequin is beaten and battered, wearing through in places to show wooden limbs underneath - almost like the skeleton of the mannequin. moved from: stage

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

The feedback will be rather obnoxious with us all in the same place, I suppose.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

I had hoped to not have to deal with you three again so soon!

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

Greetings

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:51 PM

Believe me my dear, I wish this could have been put off again as well!

But it would seem there is a problem much greater to both of us than eachother. (edited)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 08:52 PM

How did things end up over in the lobby last phase?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:53 PM

I managed to get them to put off killing me, but it's obvious that Bernkastel is still looking for any excuse to.

Though it seems the tide is turning against her down there...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 08:54 PM

That voice hovering about that other person... Seemed lacking in fondness toward her.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 08:54 PM

This is truly wonderful! I never quite expecting this much to happen!

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:54 PM

I would dearly love for a show to be made of her down there, but again there is a bigger problem.

Nikola, how well do you know your actors?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 08:55 PM

Depends on each one of them!

Some of them, we did extensive research on.

Others were a good bit vaguer.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:55 PM

Hm, and how about the one named Stirner?

Are you aware that there is more to him than... meets the eye?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 08:58 PM

Laughable, truly... What fever dream have I gotten myself into?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 08:58 PM

Ah, I could smell it on him from the start!

Although he could never do the same for me.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 08:59 PM

Yes, I suppose it was our antics which have lowered your visage.

No hard feelings about that, right? It made for a stunning performance after all.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:00 PM

Secrets aren't any fun if it's someone else keeping them, if you ask me.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:00 PM

No-one else has quite caught on yet!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:01 PM

I doubt anyone else would figure it out without that ticket, regardless.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:02 PM

Well, it's besides the point. Stirner is a visage for a being of far greater power than I believe even you possess.

And it seeks to envelop all actors present into a chaos beyond what any of us could take.

If you've any interest in ensuring that this performance does not come to a grim end, I believe both of us must work together to stop it for the time being.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:04 PM

All these plot twists are truly captivating!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:04 PM

Oh, Stirner is just amusing! (edited)

What I'm currently worried about is that Pasqualo fellow.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:05 PM

Pasqualo? Who is that?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:05 PM

(PASQUALO MY BELOVED)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:05 PM

He wasn't on the invitation list, and now he's shown up threatening our most interesting actor!

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:05 PM

(BELOATHED)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:05 PM

(BEDRAGGLED)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:06 PM

Hm. You underestimate Striner. Would you like me to show her?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:06 PM

Please, do.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:06 PM

Oh, I know all about Max.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:06 PM

Ta da! (edited)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:07 PM

Exactly! The friend of an old acquaintance.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:07 PM

Well. That was anticlimactic…

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:07 PM

The other one was much prettier.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:07 PM

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:07 PM

I did some work for it, in a roundabout sense!

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:08 PM

And what? You believe that our dear philosopher has the best interest of the performance at heart?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:08 PM

Ugh. That was no fun at all.

I was expecting a much grander reveal

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:09 PM

You thought to bring such a thing upon our performance would be a grand idea?!

I would plunge this knife into you once more if you were not so easily puppeted!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:10 PM

Have you not been having a fantastic time, caught up in its strings?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:10 PM

[If Bravocat's mask was capable of glaring, it would]

I don't quite appreciate the strings you and your friends have been pulling.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:11 PM

In spite of what I've told Stirner in the past, I would loathe to find that I've been controlled, if you can believe it.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:12 PM

I would honestly be fine if I get compensation for it

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:13 PM

I'm not sure our dear showrunners have such a thing in mind.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:13 PM

Most likely not.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:13 PM

Hmph, no. If the inclusion of that being was intentional, they intend us all to go down with the show.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:14 PM

That insolent horse has just ordered me to set fire to the stage. Could someone kindly order me not to?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:14 PM

they let out a laugh

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:14 PM

And after all that effort to put it out!

Why should we, why should we aid you in anything?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:14 PM

Or is this a trick to override my previous command and get rid of our connection to here? I want to know more about how overriding works. (edited)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:15 PM

It only overrides if it directly contradicts something else.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:15 PM

Ah, I see.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:16 PM

Oh, I was merely assuming you didn't want to see the instrument of your plans go up in flames again.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:16 PM

It would be quite humorous to see you set this theatre ablaze, I will admit.

Irony and tragedy.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:17 PM

This whole theatre is a stage to you, as it is to me.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:17 PM

Ah, someone else has kindly assisted me!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:17 PM

Have others figured it out, then...?

Or is this mere coincidence?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 09:18 PM

That damn deer and his party are up to shenanigans.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:18 PM

I haven't seen the deer in quite a while.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:19 PM

A deer?

No, you can't mean- who do you speak of?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:19 PM

Orion, who else?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:19 PM

Ah, of course... yes, of course.

I took it for more of a moose.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:20 PM

Tch, one second I feel like everything is under our control, the next, it seems as though I knew less than I thought.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:21 PM

I would be delighted with such a performance if our little party was not caught in the center of the crossfire.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:21 PM

Do not worry darling. It could soon be back in our favor.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:24 PM

So, then. What is our next step?

You both have the advantage of knowing the full scope of what happened in the lobby last phase.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:24 PM

Just as a quick question, Kuro, what did you make the side function of your communicator?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:25 PM

A hidden blade. After Shakushi, I'd be left weaponless, so I thought I'd give myself another.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:25 PM

Hm, fair enough. We may be approaching a time we'd have to use it, unfortunately.

All things considered, all of our enemies are gathered there now, and few of our allies.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:27 PM

This isn't a decision to be made lightly. But I understand. Mind if I go say hello to some old friends over on stage?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:27 PM

We need not decide if this be done yet, but it is at least on the table.

Go ahead, I'd like to see what's going on down there now as well.

Though, I think I'll do it through the safety of a communicator.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:28 PM

I do have an idea if you all would prefer not to be in this mess, or whenever you want to be a part of it

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:28 PM

Let's hear it.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:29 PM

Well, we know that this place isn’t exactly safe as the mannequin has access to it and would most likely be caught in the crossfire

But. We know of someone who can create a fully private room.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:30 PM

Stirner?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:30 PM

Yes. Which can soon be me as well

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:30 PM

Oh dear, that would be quite interesting.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:31 PM

All things considered, I do think of this place as rather safe. And what if the room you create is the same as his? Then we have to deal with sharing a room with them.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:31 PM

It's safe until Nikola decides another may pay a visit.

And we aren't exactly on the friendliest of terms with her.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:32 PM

You do prove a good point in that it may be the same room

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:33 PM

I imagine having the last laugh in that scenario. Such a proposition would be dangerous for her, surely, given our capacity for violence.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:33 PM

Fair enough, I suppose.

She is safe so long as she is helpful to us.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:34 PM

Exactly.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:34 PM

Right then.

There is a mild issue, in that I had to reveal to Bernkastel that we are indeed in the director's box.

But even knowing where we are, getting in is still illusive to her.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:36 PM

Damn it. But I understand.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:37 PM

It would probably best for me to catch you up on everything that happened in the lobby, as you are our most forward thinker.

I emerged to find that Bernkastel and Solus had decided to team up to finish me, and broadcast my death for all to see.

I accused Bernkastel of being in league with the showrunners, to which she responded that she was under the influence of another.

It turns out that Stirner had given me a job, only to spit me back out to deal with those he had previously employed to kill me.

Thinking quickly, I abused all that "Stirner" had told me, to make her believe that in my meeting with it he had renegotiated her contract.

So for now she believes that Stirner no longer wants me killed, and instead will punish her if she does.

But as I said, she very obviously intends to finish the job the first chance she gets.

She even threatened to remove my mask, which puts her at the top of my personal kill list.

To make this matter worse, she's already reconnected with Stirner, seeking to clarify if I spoke the truth or not.

I may have deceived her long enough to slip out of that tight spot, but I expect her to be back to being a problem quickly.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:43 PM

Are you capable of moving anywhere else from here, by the way, or only between here and the stage?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:43 PM

Here and the stage.

Perhaps I may turn the tables against her and Stirner now.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:43 PM

Double Trouble, shall I assume you can move between here, the rafters, and the stage?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:45 PM

Just the rafters darling

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Really? That's unfortunate.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Indeed

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:46 PM

So... I'm the only one with access to the stage.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:46 PM

No.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Oh?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Didn't I just ask if I can go meet some old friends, Bravocat?

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:47 PM

Ah, I assumed you had found out you could not, and that's why you stuck around.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:47 PM

I was waiting for a polite exit.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:47 PM

Ah, how refined!

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:48 PM

We could always ask the mannequin to take me

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:48 PM

And if you'd rather keep it secret that I can go there, I would understand.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:48 PM

At this point I doubt anyone has much trust for you or me in regards to going to and from this place, I think it's more about convincing others who the greater threats are now.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:48 PM

Well

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:48 PM

Understood.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:48 PM

Fortunately you still have me

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Indeed, the ace up our sleeve so to speak!

You've done a wonderful job keeping yourself hidden.

As far as anybody knows I and Kuro are only a duo performance.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:49 PM

I appreciate your praise. they bow

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Might as well play into that, then.

Hell, the fact that we both have connections to cats... Works in our advantage.

It's a red herring, I suppose you could think.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:51 PM

they chuckle

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:53 PM

I doubt turning the tides against Bernkastel and Stirner will be difficult, given both their motivations. Despite my dubious behavior, I've stayed consistent in wanting to bring those who pull the strings down. Oh, you should know this Kuro, apparently the reward she sought from Stirner was to turn the audience into regular humans, so that she could "butcher them where they sit."

I would hope that's enough explanation for why I was "leaning towards mistrust" on her. (edited)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:54 PM

The stabbing was enough of a reason, really.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:55 PM

Well, we could try putting on another performance and reveal Striner’s true intentions. Make it even more exciting that we can prove it with myself

Though I doubt we could gather much of a following

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:56 PM

That sounds good, but... We have a dearth of performers willing to work with us, yes.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:56 PM

I doubted I could gather much of a following after the first performance, but lo and behold the second came about.

Though if we wish to turn the tides against them, we may want to do it sooner rather than later.

(i just realized this is turning into another moveinstant ambush oh my god)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:57 PM

I'll get out there and make my presence known.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:57 PM

(OH NO)

Goodbye darling

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:58 PM

(I've been considering that possibility pretty much since we got access to this box, that I could sit in here, and at the last minute pop out and Shakushi)

(but of course, you know my feelings on being sportsmanlike about ambushes...)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:58 PM

(yes, lets make this fair)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:58 PM

(Yeah. I’d prefer not to get caught up in another one of those)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:59 PM

(considering bernkastel and stirner are genuinely evil this time i dont think we oughta worry about having another atlantis)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:59 PM

(I swear to god if it turns out these people are somehow 'innocent' in some regard lmao)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 09:59 PM

(Or tree)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 09:59 PM

(yeah with tree we just gotta leave enough time to talk, which we are) (edited)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 09:59 PM

(anyways I'll be goin)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:00 PM

(Ok bye) (edited)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:00 PM

(ok have fun)

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 10:00 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:00 PM

(You had me scared there for a moment)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:00 PM

(YEAH I REALIZED THAT WAS VERY POOR PHRASING LMAO)

Ah yes, one more thing you should know Kuro. That hooded figure is Solus Zos Galvus, real name Emet Selch.

They accordingly serve a god of chaos, but take issue with the meddling of Stirner.

I find it strange considering Stirner is very much also a god of chaos, but whatever works.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:02 PM

And that they have been working with Bernkastel

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:03 PM

That as well.

Ah drat, I just realized I should've suggested that me and Kuro swap radios for the time being.

I've only got this fake knife to my arsenal, so as long as Kuro still has his claws it would probably be best for me to keep the one with the blade.

Then again Kuro retaining his claws is looking to be more and more up in the air.

Actually, how did my knife damage Nikola then?

I suppose it could have simply been a result of the performance.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:06 PM

That is indeed interesting

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:07 PM

I'm thinking, whatever we do, one of us should stay in here and... give an announcement as to the identity of Stirner and the plans of his pawns.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:08 PM

Well, I suppose we do have slightly more proof with me and my talents.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:08 PM

Ah, that is true!

If we could get a cinematographer to comply... you could put on quite the demonstrative show.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:09 PM

Hopefully we could get Sado on board.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:10 PM

Yes, certainly, I hope whatever plan she has been orchestrating in the background is nearing its completion.

Perhaps it is foolish of me to trust it will be beneficial to us, but at this point if it is yet more fuel to the fire we may be out of options.

As I said, Sado may well be our only hope of taking down Stirner, especially now with the showrunners out of the plan once more. (edited)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:14 PM

Yes indeed

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:14 PM

Actually...

Could we simply... request Nikola go to them and bring them to us here?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:15 PM

Oh yes indeed!

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:15 PM

Hm, that could either be the best play we can make now or the worst.

Though as I said, there may be no other option!

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:16 PM

If worst comes to worse, we would be able to resort to trying Stirner’s ability

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:16 PM

Kuro, to tell us if you approve of this plan, could you work a yes or no into your speech somewhere?

Hm, alright then.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:17 PM

Hmm

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:18 PM

Overall I think we can disregard the showrunners as our enemies, at least for now. Despite all of this they still seem keen on remaining inactive.

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So that leaves Bernkastel and Stirner. Despite her claims, I believe Bernkastel may be dealt with by traditional means.

Now, that is an interesting development.

Something to consider Double Trouble, is that the rafters are directly above the stage.

So even if you can't go there to speak, I would guess you may drop down as that hooded figure did before.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:24 PM

Yes of course

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:24 PM

Right, but how best could we use that...

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:28 PM

Probably in a similar fashion. I think dropping down as Stirner’s true form would be much more exciting. And then switching back into myself to provide solid evidence maybe with a speech. Unless you do want to keep my talents a secret for now.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:29 PM

Revealing your talents is up to you my dear! Kuro's true reveal doesn't seem to have had too many ramifications for him, so I doubt it would throw us in too much jeapordy for you to get your own dramatic reveal!

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:30 PM

Well, it’s not quite up to me as you are my employer though I still haven’t received payment yet and if you need me to go undercover for anything else. Knowing you have a shapeshifter on your side will have it be much more difficult to get anything done.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:31 PM

Hm, I suppose we could frame it as if I were the one bringing you about, with your identity remaining a secret.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:32 PM

Please elaborate more, I’m not sure if quite understand.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:33 PM

You would still make an appearance, and could make a demonstration of Stirner's true form, but I would act as if summoning you were an ability of mine.

So people would not suspect there another member of the Showstoppers, only that I have more power than I truly do.

All things considered, people overestimating me a little would come in handy. (edited)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:33 PM

Oh how delightful!

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(oh good, we have more time to plan all this mess)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(True)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(take care of urself lilith youve been doing great)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(Big agree you’ve been wonderful)

(Kind of a good thing for me as well cause it’s been tiring to try and sort this out)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:37 PM

(yeah we are just caught in the middle of a total web, this couldnt have come at a better time)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 23-Mar-22 10:39 PM

(yeah this is definitely for the players too. it's a big phase)

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:39 PM

(Thank you a lot)

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:40 PM

Should I perhaps go down there too now that conversation is less, chaotic?

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:41 PM

You could darling if you wanted to. I may move myself though there isn’t much in the rafters.

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 10:41 PM

Kuro, if you could please work another yes or no in.

I wouldn't want to get in the way of anything you are engaged with!

Wonderful!

Time to see how this game plays.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 10:43 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:44 PM

Well I suppose I shall move as well

Oh! Don’t want to forget to get into character!

Ta da!

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 10:45 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 10:50 PM

Well darlings it seems like that wasn’t of much interest

Hm. I do wonder if it would not be better to be on their side.

Yes there’s the likelihood of betrayal but do you really want to be fighting a god

I suppose we did discuss this about getting support but we don’t even know if Sado wants to help

I guess you could give a yes or no if we should go back to siding with them.

Though I can probably assume your answers

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 11:00 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:00 PM

Or that will do

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:00 PM

I have absolutely no trust in Bernkastel, put simply.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:01 PM

Yes fair enough

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:02 PM

As for bringing Sado here, it was kind of a snap call, but it may be a good idea, I was just wary of the risk.

In any case, I actually did want to take a look backstage, so long as I wasn't strictly necessary to the conversation on stage.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:03 PM

Wonderful I shall be here

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 11:03 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:10 PM

Welp

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 11:10 PM

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Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:13 PM

Well, we've said quite a few things we'd rather not be known publicly here, haven't we...?

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 11:15 PM

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Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 11:15 PM

That... was close.

Obviously we cannot let them up here, so what shall we formulate.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:15 PM

Definitely.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 11:15 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:16 PM

sigh

That was definitely a close one

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:17 PM

"Why would we let you up there?"

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 11:17 PM

I suppose that's the easiest.

"Our discussion with the showrunners was bit of a private matter, we'd rather not reveal that for your two's sake." (edited)

That covers it for those not in the know, but Bernkastel and Stirner will be very suspicious of me trying to cut communication between the two.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:19 PM

Yes but it’s the best that can be done

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 11:19 PM

Yes, I suppose they won't be able to retaliate until the end of the phase regardless, in which we will declare them our enemies anyway.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:19 PM

I think we'll just have to accept suspicion.

Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:20 PM

It was strange if Nikola to not move them through given orders could be overridden

Bravocat BOT 23-Mar-22 11:20 PM

I suppose it was more of a request. That may be a crucial distinction.

Regardless, we should probably get out there quickly Kuro, I wouldn't want to arise yet more suspicion.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 23-Mar-22 11:21 PM

Very well.

MysteryBot BOT 23-Mar-22 11:21 PM

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Flutterina BOT 23-Mar-22 11:21 PM

If the mannequin does change I’ll be quick to get out

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 12:26 AM

(Heads up I’m probably going a bit inactive as objective is tiring me out some. Ping me if you need my)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 03:57 AM

(Technically 5 cause I’m cat related due to Catra. But I’m here vibing so don’t mind me)

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(Also hi ori)

Kurukuru BOT 24-Mar-22 03:58 AM

(alright! The phase extension was in large part for the players, so you taking a break is perfectly fine!)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 03:58 AM

(Cat conversation in stage)

(Also cool. The extension does really help)

MysteryBot BOT 24-Mar-22 01:05 PM

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MysteryBot BOT 24-Mar-22 06:47 PM

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Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 06:47 PM

So, what's your take on our next move?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 06:48 PM

Well, as far as our "friends" know I'm going to put out an announcement for the destruction of the key.

It's going to be quite the opposite.

Double Trouble will appear in the true form of Stirner, and I will detail the extent of it and Bernkastel's plans.

I will call for both of their downfalls, and for the protection of the key in that interest!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 06:50 PM

They're suspicious enough of us as it is. They're likely to try attacking one or both of us. Shall I attempt to predict such a thing to counteract it?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 06:51 PM

I don't believe Stirner the type to make a direct attack, but if you could treat Bernkastel to your specialty that would be splendid!

I'm not so sure Stirner is suspicious of us regardless.

Bernkastel most certainly is, but I've done a good job keeping her in the dark.

There's a large risk that comes with her attacking me this phase.

MysteryBot BOT 24-Mar-22 06:52 PM

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Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 06:53 PM

Also, there's the issue of my and Double Trouble's payment. I thought we were to be rewarded handsomely for destroying this key, or whatever the exact deal that would give us a great sum of wealth would be.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 06:53 PM

That is still an issue I'm afraid.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 06:53 PM

Yes I do hold a great issue with payment

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 06:53 PM

But as I heard you suggest, one final performance would clear that up quickly.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 06:54 PM

I do expect a great deal after all that I have done.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 06:54 PM

Certainly my dear, you deserve a great compensation for your performance!

(bravocat just gets on stage and performs this https://youtu.be/ULeDlxa3gyc)

ohnoitisnathan54

Harry Enfield - Loadsamoney (Doin' Up the House)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 06:55 PM

(LMAO)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 06:56 PM

Though, to be frank to Double Trouble, I'm not sure how likely it is a thing like Nyarlathotep would keep its word on payment. Probably not very.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Yes, such dealing with such a dubious creature certainly isn't reliable.

Though... if the key does indeed turn out to be useless for destroying Stirner itself, I'd be fine with destroying it after it's used to deal with Bernkastel as the Sleuth wanted.

I'd be curious if such a being would still honor the agreement.

I wouldn't entirely count the chance out, something like Stirner may well act on a code above reason.

Of course, ideally the key is not useless for dealing with Stirner, or else we're going to be in a bit of trouble.

I suppose at that point we truly would have to turn to Sado for aid.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:01 PM

Well. Do we bring her here now?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:01 PM

Hm...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:02 PM

(Serra seems to be online if that helps)

I had my instinctive misgivings, but...

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:02 PM

I know we know little about our friend Sado, but there was a single line she spoke a while ago that makes be believe she would be exactly on our side in this severing of strings.

She took note of the fact that the showrunners had trapped us inside by locking the doors, and said:

"Trapped in the webbings of a fool's game, again."

That sounds very much like the kind of person who seeks to bring down the ones in control.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:05 PM

I've since lost the records of what she said following the second show, as I ended my turn in the director's box, but...

I do recall something of a positive reception, perhaps.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:06 PM

I believe getting Sado on our side would be the best course of action especially if we are fighting gods.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:06 PM

Indeed, as it is we are... punching up so to speak.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:07 PM

We're out of our depth. We need a numerical advantage.

Very well. I rescind my apprehension. Bring her here, if it is your will.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:08 PM

How exciting!

@Nikola Orsinov Hello, would you kindly come here for us?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 24-Mar-22 07:08 PM

(i was already in the room LMAO)

Greetings!

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:08 PM

(WHOOPSIES)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:08 PM

...Having trouble seeing through your mask, are you?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:09 PM

I must have mistaken her for a prop.

Anyway, could you be a dear and go and invite Sado to this little room?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 24-Mar-22 07:11 PM

Of course!

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:12 PM

Thank you darling

MysteryBot BOT 24-Mar-22 07:12 PM

(edited)

Nikola Orsinov instantly moved to ???

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:13 PM

I would like to go see what Nagisa has said, if given the opportunity. Valuable information could be collected there.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:13 PM

I believe I am fine if I am here or would you like me to leave, to keep myself more hidden

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:14 PM

(I mean on a meta level she'll be able to see the information anyways lol, so) No point in introducing her to only two thirds of the existing alliance.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:14 PM

I believe any of our deception will be revealed to Sado with this move regardless, so no need my dear.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:14 PM

(Yeah that’s what I thought)

Alright I will at least stay in costume for now.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:17 PM

We've already talked about radios here, too, so little point in lying about that...

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:18 PM

Yes my friends, for all intents and purposes the workings of the Showstoppers will be laid bare, let us hope Sado shall be as sympathetic to our cause as we believe.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:18 PM

That being the case, I'll excuse myself to backstage, and come back if I hear her arrive.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:18 PM

Fair enough my friend!

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:18 PM

Good bye darling

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:18 PM

Until then. (edited)

MysteryBot BOT 24-Mar-22 07:18 PM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to ???

Sado appeared from ???! (edited)

Sado

Human-looking woman in a black-and-red suit and top hat, with a permanent wide grin. Her voice is different every time she speaks. She's glitching around the edges.

hex

VISIBLE A source of infinite, terrifying power. moved from: dressing

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:25 PM

Ah, hello again Sado!

I've been itching to speak with you.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:25 PM

Hmm?

MysteryBot BOT 24-Mar-22 07:25 PM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from ???!

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:26 PM

There is, quite a lot to take in here.

I suppose we should start by, formally, introducing ourselves.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:26 PM

Hello, Sado. It has been a while.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:26 PM

We are the Showstoppers, and our little group is committed to bringing down those who seek to pull the strings of the actors here.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:27 PM

Hello there!

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:27 PM

It's our understanding that you share a, similar desire.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:28 PM

Yes, absolutely.

I'm assuming this means you know more about our situation, then?

With all my power I still have no clue of what's really happening here.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:30 PM

Well, in what regard? We've been doing our best to gather information, but scarce few truly understand the workings of this place.

Really, the one who understands it best that is actually willing to talk is that Cathode voice.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:31 PM

As Kuro said we are still working out the complexities of our situation, however we have discovered a bigger problem than the showrunners, which is why we elected to bring you into our fold.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:31 PM

I don't think I've ever met them.

Wait, bigger problem?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:32 PM

Can you move to the stage from here, out of curiosity?

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:32 PM

Yep

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:32 PM

It's a giant headache right now, but he's over there.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

Indeed, as you can see our dear Nikola is little more than our puppet for the moment, and the other seems harmless as well.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

How did I not get over there?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

(are you certain you can't get over there lol? you checked your options on !where?)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

(I did)

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

They can be dealt with properly in time, but there is another being pulling the strings from the shadows who is much more of an active threat.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

(I have no idea then)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 24-Mar-22 07:33 PM

(wait fuck i know what happened)

(confusions between the permissions of the three of you)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:34 PM

(Ah)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 24-Mar-22 07:34 PM

(i had intended to only give moveinstants to where you were going, but accidentally gave kuro stage too)

(so in interest of fairness ill give them to you too)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:34 PM

(

)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 24-Mar-22 07:34 PM

(done)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:34 PM

(Alright thank you)

Nevermind I can now!

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:36 PM

Strings and strings and strings.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:36 PM

What a miraculous occurrence!

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:36 PM

I have no reason not to believe you, but how do you know this?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:37 PM

Well, it brought me for a private meeting.

It seeks to use me as a tool for itself, but I've no interest in pulling strings in its interest.

It wanted me to destroy a certain key held by a floating mask, and that makes me believe the key will be very important to bringing it down.

Failing that, I suppose that's where we were hoping you could come in.

As it is me and my colleagues are, punching up. Dealing with things beyond our capabilities.

But you, you're different, aren't you?

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:41 PM

In many ways. What are you asking of me?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:42 PM

Nothing for now, but I wish for you to be fully aware of this entity so that you may strike at it if you so desire.

As I said, it's our understanding that you wish to sever the strings that pull us as we do, and so I believed it would be best for you to be on the same page as us. (edited)

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:44 PM

Hmm...

Well, it's real nice to be part of some insider info (:

In all honesty, I was very frustrated to find that finding my Hex didn't grant me the freedom I wanted.

I'll be sure to make that entity pay for holding me back.

Did it have a name?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:46 PM

Oh it most certainly did!

Max Stirner, is the name of its visage.

In actuality, it is some sort of eldritch god by the name of Nyarlathotep.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:48 PM

...Oh, that explains something strange I saw before.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:48 PM

It seeks to cause nothing more than chaos by giving people conflicting jobs.

For example, it hired Bernkastel to kill me, and right after gave me the job to destroy the key without pulling the leash on Bernkastel.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:49 PM

Would you like me to show her?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:49 PM

Ah, that would be wonderful.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:49 PM

Ta da!

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:50 PM

Yes, this is the true form of our dear Max Stirner.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:50 PM

oh that sucks

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:50 PM

If the showrunners are the ones responsible for trapping us here and giving us strings, Stirner is the one pulling them.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:53 PM

How in the world will we deal with a creature like that...

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:53 PM

I suppose the best way to start will be attacking Stirner. At least its visage seems to be limited by the rules of a normal body.

Though, Bernkastel will be a problem as well, as she is a loyal puppet to it.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:55 PM

Forcing it into its true form will likely rally more people to our side.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:55 PM

I've only managed to put off her attacking me by lying through my teeth about it changing her deal.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 07:55 PM

Oh! I think we have that figured out with me!

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:56 PM

Indeed, we're going to put on a little show to inform all the theatre of what we have told you.

Well, minus our identity as the Showstoppers.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:57 PM

ᴏʜ, ᴄʟᴇᴠᴇʀ!

Using the broadcast to our advantage?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:58 PM

It's what I'd been trying to do with the previous performances, but we will be taking a more direct approach with this one.

And the best part, Bernkastel will aid me!

As far as she knows I will be announcing that the key is of a dubious nature and calling for its destruction!

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 07:59 PM

Heheheheh.

I'll happily assist you as cinematographer.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 07:59 PM

...She'll likely also attack Bravocat at the same time, displaying it for the world, as she tried to in the lobby previously, but I will handle that.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 07:59 PM

Thank you kindly Kuro, you truly are a wonderful partner.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 08:00 PM

Kuro smirks. I do try, thank you.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:00 PM

And of course, you have been a crucial part of our plans as well "Flutterina!"

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:00 PM

Ehehe!

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:01 PM

As for you Sado, I suppose you are now a de facto member of our little group, and I am eager to see you perform now with your Hex.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:02 PM

I think it's important for you to know, now, that my powers are primarily teleportation and obscuring my actions.

If I could record a useful action for once, I could do something more interesting.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:03 PM

Hm, then perhaps keep your camera on Stirner, I suspect you may gather something interesting from that!

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:04 PM

Though are we sure that we can trust Bernkastel to broadcast?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:04 PM

It's free for her to do, and she certainly loves attention.

I have no doubt.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:04 PM

I see

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:05 PM

Though if things somehow do not turn out as they should, we may always use the microphone here.

As a matter of fact, that is something you could do Sado, if you haven't anything more interesting to do now.

Your capacity to imitate voices would come in handy for such a thing.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:11 PM

While it would be interesting, I don't know if I could pull it off convincingly.

I could record the lines and use a little glitchery, but that'll have to wait until phase 8.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 08:13 PM

Oh, yes, and if you are officially joining, perhaps I could take the opportunity to make you a radio at some point. The three of us have one, so we can always hear what's going on where the other two are. Bravocat's and Flutterina's are giveable and have a built-in lockpick, and mine has a hidden blade, but lacks the former two qualities.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:14 PM

That sounds useful!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 08:14 PM

Being a prop designer has its benefits, for certain.

Ah, and those on stage don't know about the radios either. It's been our secret.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:15 PM

I feel like I can be quite useful with my teleportation abilities.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:15 PM

Hm, then perhaps it would be just fine to use your natural voice. You are an enigmatic figure after all, I doubt many would find it out of the ordinary for you to be in an elevated position.

And yes, the ability to be any place at any time is of great value!

I may recommend seeking out the Phanto Mask and its key, as it might be crucial to bringing down our dear puppetmaster.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:16 PM

My power is limited. I haven't tried past three moves a phase, but there may be consequences for going further.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:18 PM

You could cover four whole areas in a phase including your normal movement. Checking the stage [and audience by extention], backstage, bar, and lobby will give you a very good chance of running in. (edited)

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:18 PM

Mmhmm.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:19 PM

(Running on Time)

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:19 PM

(I Dont Know What This Means)

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:19 PM

(there was a game where the map was huge and every player could move the way you accordingly can)

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:19 PM

(Oh Okay)

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:21 PM

Well. I suppose if we are revealing everything

their eyes turn yellow as they blink horizontally

Ta da!

1

(MY GIF DOESNT WORK)

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:23 PM

(GIF FAILURE)

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:23 PM

(EPIC GIF FAIL)

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:24 PM

Yes, this is Double Trouble, you may recognize them from the performance.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:24 PM

Aha, I suspected.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:24 PM

Ta da!

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:25 PM

You confused me for a while when you pretended not to recognize me...

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:25 PM

They're quite committed to their acting!

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:25 PM

Apologies for that darling, I just wanted to make sure you were on our side before revealing everything

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:28 PM

So yes, if the broadcasting does not work out the way we wish, would it be possible for you to deliver the message from up here?

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:29 PM

I'll be happy to. Do you have an idea of what I should say?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:29 PM

I believe the important parts are that Stirner is actually an eldritch god attempting to manipulate everybody into fighting eachother, and that Bernkastel is a bloodthirsty maniac working for it.

You may put whatever spin you would like on that message!

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:30 PM

Or couldn’t she also broadcast it since she is a cinematographer?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:31 PM

I suppose... but that would require her to go down to the stage, which would seem very suspicious I feel.

Unless... we wanted to act as if you were simply teleporting? (edited)

Go through a little song and dance of, "Oh nice to see you again!" And then she may record.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:32 PM

...Run the plan by me again?

Broadcast on this phase, recording on 8 if it goes wrong?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:33 PM

We'd like to get the message out on this phase.

There's two ways to ensure it happens.

Either you simply deliver it from the microphone, or you come down to the stage to broadcast.

Of course, it is quite likely Bernkastel will be broadcasting herself, but a contingency plan never hurt.

I believe using the microphone will be safer, it requires us to jump through less hoops.

Plus, if Bernkastel records the performance as planned you may do whatever else you wish up here.

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:38 PM

I agree.

If you sabotage her performance, I'll probably not say anything... we could save this trick for another time.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:39 PM

Precisely, we would only need the announcement done over the microphone if our show down there doesn't go as planned.

I must thank you again for your assistance in all this. It's quite nice to have more allies when trapped in such a web of strings.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:40 PM

It is indeed appreciated for you to be on our side

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:42 PM

All I want is freedom. The feeling's mutual (:

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:42 PM

Oh! It should also be stated that Zepia and Trainee Chef also know the true identity of Stirner

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:42 PM

Marvelous!

Sado BOT 24-Mar-22 08:43 PM

Aha, useful to know. That'll help in convincing the rest.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:43 PM

The deals that were made with the two of them remain a mystery.

I know that Stirner hired Bernkastel to kill me, and hired me to destroy the key.

I believe the frogs deal was simply for it to gain some "independence," Stirner enjoys toying with it.

Zepia however is a completely unknown factor.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 08:45 PM

Zepia is in the rafters, right? Has he said anything of note up there, Double Trouble?

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:46 PM

He has not said a word to me.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:46 PM

Hmph, difficult to get a read on a figure which does not speak, isn't it?

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:47 PM

Indeed

I do just say we need to be somewhat wary as from when I lasted talked to him, he seemed to be gathering power.

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 08:57 PM

Hm, take care while you're up in the rafters then. I wouldn't want our star performer to be harmed!

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 08:59 PM

I appreciate your concern darling. I will be sure to keep myself safe. Though I doubt he will expect malicious intent from Flutterina

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 09:01 PM

Question, should I call out Zepia as well in our little announcement?

He doesn't exactly seem a well-meant individual, and he is a part of our dear Stirner's plans.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 09:02 PM

I suppose you could

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 09:09 PM

To what benefit?

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 09:10 PM

To make his affiliations known and put people against him, though it would also definitely put him against us. So perhaps not.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 24-Mar-22 09:11 PM

The latter is my concern, yes. I'm unsure if the former outweighs it.

But if you'd like, there is certainly reason for it. I thought I'd just make my reservations known. (edited)

Bravocat BOT 24-Mar-22 09:11 PM

Your concern is valid, it's why I posed the question.

But... perhaps, no. We may deal with Zepia another time.

Lets keep our list of adversaries small.

We have a lot on our plate with just Stirner and Bernkastel as it is.

Flutterina BOT 24-Mar-22 09:15 PM

Well, it is quite lovely that we could get things working more towards our favor again!

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 12:26 AM

I'm going to pay a little visit to the stage, you can follow me if you'd like but I don't think it will be necessary.

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 12:26 AM

(edited)

Bravocat instantly moved to ???

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 12:26 AM

Yes, I think it will be best if I stay here

Oh well, I wish you luck

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 12:34 AM

(oh shit, lincoln is noah 2)

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 12:35 AM

(Lmao)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 12:39 AM

If we're under binding oath not to stab them and vice versa... Well, I suppose I slash more than stab, really...

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 12:46 AM

(edited)

Bravocat appeared from ???!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 12:46 AM

Sounds like I'm up. Kuro grins.

Give it a second before we move back out. Wouldn't want them to think I was waiting in the wings.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 12:47 AM

Also something to note, this deal with Abraham would only involve us not stabbing eachother.

I won't be doing much of that anyway with this fake knife!

You, however...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 12:47 AM

I imagine they'll want me under oath as well, given that I have implements of death attached to all of my fingers.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 12:48 AM

We'll see how this plays out, even if you are required not to harm our dear witch I believe there are plenty of other ways to bring her down.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 12:48 AM

Nevertheless, I do believe it's showtime. You ready?

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 12:48 AM

Always!

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 12:48 AM

Hold on

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 12:49 AM

(edited)

Bravocat instantly moved to ???

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to ???

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 12:49 AM

…

Well anyways I do not believe I’m under oath as I was never part of the deal

So, there is always that plan

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 02:32 AM

Kuro. Please calm down darling. I know that may be hard right now but we can’t have that before our big performance, especially you of all people.

Kuro. You should get out of there. Now

Well. That was eventful.

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 02:48 AM

Look. Right now we have a plan to take on an actual god, darling. A performance that you had a major lead in creating. And when I do say we’ll come out on top, I do believe so. I wouldn’t have been so involved if I hadn’t believed that. Plus, when we are all done with this mess, you could easily take down those brats, especially now that you have knowledge on them.

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 02:49 AM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from ???!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 02:50 AM

It's... pathetic, is what it is. Knowing that something like that could come along and spell my demise.

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 02:51 AM

We’ve all had our mishaps. And there’s always a chance to turn it around.

Believe it or not, I was even caught and had all my plans ruined

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 02:52 AM

To say that it was good fortune that I was an early footnote on some grand hero's adventure... Cathode doesn't understand at all.

If I'm forced to go back to being a pirate, after all that work, it's just... despair-inducing to consider. I've already thought up at least seven different plans for dealing with this Luffy, now, but that's not the point.

My pride has been trampled upon.

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 03:04 AM

I do give my sincerest advice that you are one of the most intelligent beings I have ever come across. And believe me, I’ve had to mess with a so called “emperor of the universe”. One mess up is nothing. Even more than once is nothing. It’s knowing how to get out of it that makes one truly remarkable. And I certainly believe someone as intelligent as you would be able to.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 03:08 AM

...I understand. I just need some time to process. I'll be the Kuro you know again before it is time for action, I swear.

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 03:09 AM

I’m sure you will

they give a smile

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 03:10 AM

Kuro weakly returns it.

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 04:12 AM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to ???

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 05:26 AM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from ???!

(edited)

Bravocat appeared from ???!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:26 AM

(dawg I can't handle this Nagisa stuff it's too cute and wholesome for my char)

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:27 AM

(kuro will have to learn not to be a terrible person entirely because of her just you wait)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:27 AM

So, then! I've got a fan waiting in the wings, now! I can't afford to just mope around!

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:27 AM

Certainly not!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:27 AM

Let's talk strategy!

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:28 AM

Indeed, I mainly wanted to ask where we shall go after this move?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:28 AM

(https://youtu.be/vgcj035vwXI)

DeoxysPrime

Strategy - Sonic Adventure 2 [OST]

First thing I wanted to note, is my defending of Lady Bernkastel. Defending cannot be done as part of a conditional, yet, she could hinge her action on me defending, and simply not do whatever it is she's agreed upon if I do not guard, as she has stated!

Therefore, I will account for that as part of my action, and pretend to guard her!

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:30 AM

Would it be impossible to simply act as if you are defending?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:30 AM

Precisely.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:30 AM

Ah! Great minds think alike.

I suppose that shall be your dears lesson in acting, won't it?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:30 AM

She'll be learning how to predict, as I do.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:31 AM

Who is she, by the by? I haven't had the pleasure of meeting her. (edited)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:31 AM

If she's truly rooting for me, I see no harm in teaching her the way of a Hundred Plans.

Nagisa, her name is. A girl learning acting, as it were, trying to save a club or some such at her school. Mayhap Double Trouble could teach her a thing or two...?

She was so trusting, telling me who she's been with each and every phase she's been here...

Perhaps a poor judge of character, given what I've already done, but...

Well, I've no reason to betray her trust, of course, and...

Kuro shakes his head. That's... unimportant right now.

So, let's talk allies and enemies! Alpha over there seemed very mad about Bernkastel. I believe we can count him at least slightly in our favor, if we're considering everyone everywhere.

This Cathode character, was also quite mad about Bernkastel, and therefore so are the ones he commands, though it sounds as though he may back out.

Omen, unfortunately, remains aligned against us. I'm simply too suspicious, I'm afraid.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:37 AM

I don't believe we'll be able to request any of them go after her this phase, since you're defending her and all.

But we will see how those who hold her in contempt feel when her true intentions are laid bare.

Perhaps they'll be inclined to take up arms against her?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:37 AM

True enough, but following the reveal, and her almost guaranteed turn when the lights go on...

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:38 AM

I'm not sure I follow... what's your worry?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:39 AM

No, it's quite good for our optics if she attempts to pull something on broadcast, I mean.

Lends credence to our words.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:40 AM

Ah, not a worry, a corroborating piece of evidence!

She claims that she will be spending the phase searching the shop for a greater weapon, so even then she looks guilty. (edited)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:42 AM

So, for my true action, I'll be attempting to prevent whatever she has cooked up this time, with the exception of allowing her to record, of course. Even if that really is stopping her from acquiring a scythe, that is certainly something we don't want in her hands, especially if she wants it and is actively looking for it.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:42 AM

Hm, I would almost say it would be better to simply attack her.

If you are to inflict a major wound upon her she could be killed by the next attack, which would make people far more motivated to do so.

As it is good health is a bit of a shield from death.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:43 AM

I'm worried I'm going to be put under oath by Lincoln, and if that happens, the plan goes out the window.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:43 AM

Fair enough my friend.

Yes, then keeping her abilities of bloodshed to a minimum would be preferable.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:44 AM

Certainly, there are still more details to be hammered out before we can lay a plan out with certainty, but I wanted to give you the broad strokes of my thoughts currently.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:45 AM

It all sounds good to me!

Though again, where will we be going after this?

Honestly, anywhere but where Stirner goes would be good.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:45 AM

I believe it is best to part ways once again, and make use of the power of the directors' box. (edited)

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:46 AM

Hm, if we are parting ways again I believe I will stay on the stage this time.

The sheer quantity of people bound to come by is a safety net to prevent another ambush like the lobby.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:46 AM

Right, I suppose the force allowing those of us in the box onto the stage may be slightly... temperamental.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:47 AM

Truthfully, I did not expect to be the lesser of evils in this performance, but I may as well use the public opinion to my advantage!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:47 AM

(namely it was an accident that they might not repeat for consistency lmao)

We'll definitely have a hard time swaying public opinion after fire and blood rain, I would think, but extradimensional evils are certainly a bigger problem than just radical thinkers.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:49 AM

All things considered... people still seem hardly against us?

I know some thought it unpleasant, but it's not as if we have lied, cheated, or sought the death of anyone innocent.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:50 AM

I think a lot of this theatre's moral compasses are rather... skewed.

Right, only some unintentional property damage, followed by very intentional retribution.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:51 AM

I'd hardly consider us the villains by this point, antiheroes would be a better term.

I've always wanted to try it, and its been exceptionally exciting thus far!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:52 AM

I should've warned you earlier not to refer to yourself as a hero in Robbie's earshot, by the way... That's a one-way ticket to getting netted by his mecha when the situation is at its most dire.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:54 AM

Oh, maybe I should reveal my final trick to you now. I don't believe it's of much use to keep it a complete secret now, and it may come in handy in case you notice me acting out of character.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:54 AM

I'm quite curious what he intends to do with it, now. I did partake in some friendly banter with him the round before, so maybe that might sway things in our favor, but he's fundamentally set on his goal of catching a superhero, specifically Funnyman.

Oh?

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:54 AM

If somebody agrees to do something with or for me, I am able to, reverse, the effect of their action.

With that in mind you may understand why I sought you to take that first aid kit so long ago.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:55 AM

So, in that instance, would me agreeing to heal someone hurt them instead? (edited)

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:56 AM

Indeed!

I hope you don't feel particularly betrayed by that, we had only first met after all!

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:56 AM

Not at all. I had my suspicions of you as well, so I'd be a hypocrite to take offense.

My action to make that outfit... I had a countermeasure in place, in case you tried to make off with it.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:57 AM

Oh no, I fully intended to let you have it.

I suspected you intended to use it for a more dubious nature. And I would have been more than okay with that!

Oh it feels so long ago that I intended to be the one causing problems in this show...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:58 AM

Though, I did consider intentionally leaving such an action out, to make a victim of Klahadore, and buy trust amongst the others, but I gauged the outfit as worth more than the trust.

Such is the way of a Hundred Plans, to consider every possibility, you know?

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:58 AM

You are certainly a more thoughtful man than I!

I'm not the best at making plans, though I am exceptional at improvisation.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 05:59 AM

Don't be modest, now, you've been great at this.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:00 AM

Please my dear, I got stabbed!

I only got out of that situation in the lobby with my head on my shoulders by improvising.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:00 AM

(~~All according to plan.~~)

It was a... valuable learning experience.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:01 AM

I suppose so, and our dear Bernkastel will certainly receive my gratitude for it in time.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:07 AM

(it probably would've been kind of a waste but I'm thinking back on it, I devoted a lot of my phase 1 action to detailing how I would reveal as Kuro if I got my pirate outfit and thinking about how sick it would be, like in my mind I was like 'this isn't a winning play, but it is cool as hell and that's what matters :sungales:')

https://tenor.com/view/one-piece-kuro-one-piece-klahadore-gif-24828914

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:08 AM

(hold on can you mention something about costume making in character)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:09 AM

Did I ever mention the design I would've gone with for my pirate outfit, by the way...? I don't think I did.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:09 AM

Ah, yes, you never did get your proper attire did you?

Looking at it, we've now accrued all the roles save for a set designer.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:10 AM

The set designers have been rather... 'flaky', I suppose you could say.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:10 AM

Hm, I suppose you could say so.

One is a tree. One is, well, Bamboo.

And... one is...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:11 AM

The tree and the rainbow arm sock person both somewhat let us down, yes.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:11 AM

The great beast, Ninetails, I think it was? I haven't had much of a chance to interact with it, but...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:11 AM

...Actually, I never learned the true identity of the fourth set designer, I don't think.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:12 AM

It certainly did seem an interesting figure.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:12 AM

Demon Lord of Oni Island. "Quite the title", said Klahadore.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:12 AM

It was certainly quick to assist with our last performance.

I wonder... if we get the chance, should we perhaps prod its motivations to see if it is fit for out little club? (edited)

With it, we could utilize the full spectrum of the stage abilities.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:14 AM

I would be unopposed. I seem to recall it reacting with a rather excited face when Kuro made his grand reveal. (~~though that might've been strictly out of character I just thought it'd be funny to bring up~~)

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:14 AM

(im thinking about it and it would be REALLY funny to continue the spectakoo kidnapping tradition)

(plus specs told me hes been kinda bored this game and this would spice things up considerably)

(its justified in character too, i wanna have a set designer)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:16 AM

With Ninetails on board, all we'd need is another actor, and then we could pull off [redacted] whenever we're all in the same place. No muss, no fuss.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:16 AM

Hm... another actor may be hard to find, but we shall see!

Actors are the most in abundance so I doubt it would be incredibly difficult to get one on board if we were performing a show.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:17 AM

Hardly the most necessary of things, just something I thought worthy of note.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:17 AM

Fair enough!

At that point, we could do quite literally anything we wanted!

The power of the performance, in the palms of our hands...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 25-Mar-22 06:23 AM

(alright I think I'm headin 2 bed, but first gonna check in over on stage to keep up the look, and also this time they might've said something not recorded on spylog since you're not over there lol)

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 06:23 AM

(okey sleep well nup)

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 06:24 AM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to ???

Nikola Orsinov BOT 25-Mar-22 08:10 AM

(yeah I'm gonna ensure that next phase you can only move to where you set your movement to. having you all hop about like this hasn't been great for balance)

Hm, I am growing quite tired of having you all in my box. I'm beginning to think of ways to avoid a request for another person.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 08:19 AM

Such an unfortunate predicament, to be a puppetmaster in the body of a puppet!

Perhaps if some actors weren't so nosy we wouldn't need to act in secret like this, hm? (edited)

Though, I suppose we are approaching that issue being dealt with.

I must say, I hope you find the way this performance is unfolding as exciting as we do!

Sado BOT 25-Mar-22 12:40 PM

(stop roleplaying when im asleep challenge /j)

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 12:41 PM

(Same I was asleep too lol)

Sado BOT 25-Mar-22 12:41 PM

(ill be on in an hourish)

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Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 01:15 PM

Well, it seems like you were planning for a while when I was away.

I’m glad to hear that you are back to your old self Kuro

If we need actors, I’m sure that we could get Finch on our side again. He’s very easily manipulated and I would think that he would be against an eldrich being. Magic, well besides the magic of acting, would be valuable as well.

Sado BOT 25-Mar-22 02:23 PM

(a little longer than an hourish whoops im back now)

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 02:23 PM

(No worries)

Sado BOT 25-Mar-22 02:24 PM

Looks like you were all busy. Is the announcement plan still on?

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 02:24 PM

I believe so.

Though it should be best to confirm when Bravocat and Kuro are more available

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 05:12 PM

Well, so just to confirm, I shall drop down as Nyarlathotep under the visage that Bravocat can summon images or as some other stage magic, which will be broadcasted.

Bravocat BOT 25-Mar-22 05:53 PM

That is correct my dear!

It sounds like they're getting impatient for me down there, I wouldn't want to keep them waiting!

All things are proceeding exactly as planned.

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 05:55 PM

(edited)

Bravocat instantly moved to ???

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 05:59 PM

It does actually seem Finch wants to be included in a performance if we need more

Flutterina BOT 25-Mar-22 06:59 PM

I wish you the best of luck darlings!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 25-Mar-22 07:02 PM

LOCK

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Nikola Orsinov BOT 25-Mar-22 07:57 PM

Sado sees the camera rolling, and smirks.

Doesn't seem like she'll have to do much.

Flutterina gets ready for her big reveal...

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 08:48 PM

(edited)

Flutterina moved to ???

Sado stayed here.

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MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 08:48 PM

Pinned a message.

-----Phase 8----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room is full of masks, of all shapes and sizes. There's one common trend, though - they're expressing one of two emotions! On the left side of the room, the masks grin at you, whilst the right frowns. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre! A guitar and an accordion lie on the floor. From here, you can moveinstant to where you just were.

Sado

Human-looking woman in a black-and-red suit and top hat, with a permanent wide grin. Her voice is different every time she speaks. She's glitching around the edges.

hex

VISIBLE A source of infinite, terrifying power.

@Sado

Nikola Orsinov BOT 25-Mar-22 08:49 PM

(you can moveinstant to the stage not to where you just were)

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 08:58 PM

Jay Finch appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Jay Finch

moved from: stage

Jay Finch BOT 25-Mar-22 08:58 PM

Wow it's creepy in here!

Anyone home?

I guess not?

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 09:00 PM

(edited)

Jay Finch instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 10:38 PM

Max Bialystok appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Max Bialystok

moved from: stage

Max Bialystock BOT 25-Mar-22 10:39 PM

I'll get this show on the road soon enough.

MysteryBot BOT 25-Mar-22 10:40 PM

(edited)

Max Bialystok instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 12:44 AM

No-Face appeared from STAGE! (edited)

No-Face

A tall slender black ghostly figure with a white mask. Has the voice of a cold aloof Japanese woman. moved from: stage

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 12:45 AM

(huh, it says sado can post here, but they aren't in the sidebar. That looks like a bug)

A microphone?

Hmmmmmm

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 12:50 AM

(edited)

No-Face instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 01:57 PM

Bernkastel appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Bernkastel

knife

VISIBLE It's the biggest knife you've ever seen! You could hack through a lot of stuff with this.

red-crystal

VISIBLE It's a crystal that glows bright red!

crescent-axe

VISIBLE It's a seriously large axe! This thing looks really powerful, but definitely quite unweildy. The blade is somewhat rusted, so it doesn't look the most durable. moved from: stage

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 02:06 PM

(edited)

Bernkastel instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 03:02 PM

(edited)

Jay Finch appeared from STAGE!

Jay Finch BOT 26-Mar-22 03:02 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaany one here now?

Guess not!

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 03:03 PM

(edited)

Jay Finch instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 03:19 PM

(edited)

A GM has manually moved Sado to another area.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 26-Mar-22 07:01 PM

LOCK

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:14 PM

-----Phase 9----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room is full of masks, of all shapes and sizes. There's one common trend, though - they're expressing one of two emotions! On the left side of the room, the masks grin at you, whilst the right frowns. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre! A guitar and an accordion lie on the floor. From here, you can moveinstant to the STAGE.

CAN POST

Phanto Mask

Phanto Mask appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Phanto Mask

key

BIG

VISIBLE

TAKEABLE It's a big, red, flashing key! This key could open anything - like, anything anything! That includes things that... probably shouldn't be opened. moved from: stage

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 09:14 PM

Hey, those look like me!

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:24 PM

Robbie Rotten appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Robbie Rotten

triple-trouble

VISIBLE It's Bobby, Tobby and Flobby Rotten! Three guys in striped purple suits, matching the appearance of Robbie Rotten exactly.

bruise

VISIBLE There's a comically oversized bruise on Robbie's forehead. ...And Bobby's. And Tobby's. And Flobby's. All in the exact same spot.

mech

VISIBLE It's a huge, really cool mechsuit, as big as the stage itself! It has two arms, each with some sort of cannon built in, and a shining steel body. It's got no head, though this is made up for by a really comfy scarf that acts as the cockpit! Zoe and Robbie Rotten are sat in the cockpit.

owner-outfit

VISIBLE An outfit worn by the owner of this theatre! Whoever is wearing it can re-cast people, changing their roles or archetypes with their consent. moved from: stage

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:24 PM

Masks? Notes? And Instruments? And a mic!

How interesting!

Ha ha, I mean, of course I knew all of that was here!

Because I own the theatre!

Wait, did that one mask just talk?!

@Phanto Mask Hey! Are you a talking mask!?

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 09:26 PM

Uh, yes. Who's asking?

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:27 PM

ME! ROBBIE - I MEAN, Nikola Orsinov! The owner of the theatre!

Are you happy with your current role?

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 09:28 PM

Yes, actually.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:28 PM

WONDERFUL!

...Um, what is it, again? (edited)

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 09:29 PM

I have a feeling I'm better off keeping that to myself.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:36 PM

Max Stirner appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Max Stirner

A great and horrid thing. All of its human features have gone now. It stands meters above you, dozens of arms moving in unnatural ways. The void of space fills its gaping maw.

sauerkraut

VISIBLE It's a delicious looking dish of sauerkraut with a side of traditional German sausage, cooked with the utmost amount of care and dedication. Though, it seems somewhat empty. Definitely not enough for a full meal.

hot-sauce-smear

VISIBLE There is hot sauce all over Stirner's dress! He is clearly unhappy about this, since he HATES spicy things.

strings

VISIBLE

TAKEABLE It's a really, REALLY long set of strings connecting to Trainee Chef! It seems like whoever is holding them can exert some degree of control over the chef.

sharp-strings

VISIBLE Sharp strings, fused into Nyarlathoteps hands, and trailing to Trainee Chef. moved from: stage

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:36 PM

Quite the lovely box.

Ah... you're that mask I have heard about!

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:37 PM

No-Face appeared from STAGE! (edited)

No-Face

A tall slender black ghostly figure with a white mask. Has the voice of a cold aloof Japanese woman. moved from: stage

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:37 PM

Now... what did you wish to... discuss?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:37 PM

The ROTTEN is here

Hrmmmmph

Whatever

Anyway

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

Orion Pisces appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Orion Pisces

A blueish purple furred deer with long, bright blue hair partially tangled in a set of antlers. Sea stands exhausted and on the verge. The look in Seas eyes tell you sea. is. done. [SEA/SEAS]

pendant

VISIBLE A small gift Matchstick bought you back at the Showerlights Festival when you first met. It looks like it’s made of gold but really it’s just nickel, you still hold near and dear as you wear it around your neck. He engraved it with a small poem on the back to personalize it.

Though tonight We see the falling lights The brightest Shine is from Your eyes. <3 -Match

Otherwise it does nothing special but remind you that though you’re far apart now, you’ll still love each other when you’re back together. moved from: stage

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

Would you be willing to give me a job?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

A job?

Orion Pisces BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

hey nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

Oh, a deal!

Orion Pisces BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

someone wants to ask you something on the mainstage

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

I am quite the popular being here!

But that will wait.

Orion Pisces BOT 26-Mar-22 09:38 PM

of course you are.

you always are.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:39 PM

I have been asked something right now, here.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:39 PM

I wish...to learn from you

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:39 PM

What... specifically?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:39 PM

Many people here are rotten and evil

But the likes of you

is something I've never seen or experienced before

I would die to be a smidgen as evil as you!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:40 PM

Hahahaa... How delightful.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:40 PM

Please teach me!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:41 PM

It is simple...

I care not about being, "evil", as you might say.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:41 PM

(edited)

Orion Pisces instantly moved to STAGE

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:41 PM

I simply care about... having fun.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:41 PM

Ha!

I knew it!

I suspected as much...

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:41 PM

Setting the basis for a "play" of sorts, yes.

Spreading the seeds of chaos... and watching them grow.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:42 PM

I tried spreading the fire earlier

but all that happened was

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:42 PM

Problem Sleuth appeared from AUDIENCE! (edited)

Problem Sleuth

A monochrome detective dressed all in white. It appears he's dressed in a tuxedo, and has candy corns for fangs. Watch out - he's looking to kill. He/Him pronouns, talks in "Proper punctuation, and grammar - for the most part."

candy-corn

VISIBLE

TAKEABLE Two delicious, precious candy corns! Better make sure nobody takes them.

candy-corn-revolver

VISIBLE A gun that shoots... candy?? Nevertheless, it looks pretty deadly! It'll do decent damage to a single target, but it only has six shots!

gambit-schema

VISIBLE A slightly out-of-date pumpkin. Carved into it is Problem Sleuth's face!

ink

VISIBLE It's a bottle of INK OF SQUID PRO QUO! moved from: audience

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:42 PM

I got the fire thrown back inside of me...

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:42 PM

Unfortunate...

It cannot be a short-term effort.

I have spent... all of my time.

To bring about this chaos.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:42 PM

Bernkastel appeared from AUDIENCE! (edited)

Bernkastel

knife

VISIBLE It's the biggest knife you've ever seen! You could hack through a lot of stuff with this.

red-crystal

VISIBLE It's a crystal that glows bright red!

leg-wound

VISIBLE Bernkastel has a bullet lodged in her leg. It seems to be affecting her ability to stand - there's a chance her leg might give way whilst trying to do an action. moved from: audience

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 09:43 PM

[nyar, security's still pissed about the train by the way]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:43 PM

It is of... much satisfaction, yes.

Oh! Hahaha...

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:43 PM

Satisfaction!

Yes

YES!!!!

THAT'S what I want!!!

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 09:43 PM

[birds of a feather flock together]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:43 PM

You seem quite... enthusiastic.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:44 PM

If you're trying to be a villain, I can teach you plenty of satisfying ways to butcher someone too.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:44 PM

There is much chaos afoot already, you see.

I have done splendid work.

Even if my earthly form present before your eyes succumbs, the work is already done.

There is no stopping this chaos.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! (edited)

So Max was YOU the whole time?!

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Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

Yes...

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Trainee Chef

forg

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face! moved from: stage

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

That makes no sense!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

Do I look like I "make sense"...?

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

Wait...

I GET IT!

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

Your earthly form better not succumb!

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:45 PM

You were just IN DISGUISE!

HA!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Yes.

It was... one of my many masks.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Now THAT'S something I can get behind!

But I have one important question.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:46 PM

Unless the effects from your deal will still happen without you here.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:46 PM

When you put on the appearance of Max...

Did you declare -

"IT'S DISGUISE TIME!"???

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:46 PM

....No, I do not recall stating such a thing.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:46 PM

WELL! Then you have A LOT to learn about being a villain!

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

H!

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

YOU!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

...Excuse me...?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

you have NOTHING to learn from this FOOL

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

You ALSO have much to learn!

I'd TEACH you all if only I had the time!

Unfortunately I'm too busy OWNING THIS THEATRE!

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

you have nothing to teach me, young one

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

HA HA HA!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:47 PM

...Are you disguised as Nikola?

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

What do you think?!

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

I am over 1000 years old

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

HA! GEEZER!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

...You have a mustache.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

I have learned much about the likes of good and evil

what?

I am NOT A GEEZER

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

Garcian Smith appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Garcian Smith

moved from: stage

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

Look, it's not perfect, okay?!

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:48 PM

YOU'RE A GEEZER

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

YOU JUST SAID I WAS A YOUNG ONE!

AND THAT YOU WERE 1000 YEARS OLD!

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Fucked

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

SORRY, GEEZER!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

...In my many eons of existence, never once have I heard the word "geezer".

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

This shits all fucked

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

....UUUUUGGGG

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Have you heard the word "weezer"?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Yes.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Yes!

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

HA!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

I know Weezer.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

You're a WEEZER!

Little Puppet BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Yeah…

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

....

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:49 PM

Hmm... GREAT IDEA! There's me, and my three companions...

WE COULD DISGUISE OURSELVES AS WEEZER!

1

Perhaps you DO have the makings of a good villain after all!

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

...

1

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

I'm interrupting you fucks I don't care but tell

What's the end goal

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

For whom?

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

Destroy the theater and thats it?

All of you fucks

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

Simply spread as much chaos as possible.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

I don't want to destroy the theatre! I OWN IT!

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

I've been dealing with the fires, making sure this damn theater doesn't burn down the entire time

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

Conflict.

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:50 PM

And here we are

This job is fucked

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:51 PM

I already caught a superhero, now I just want to relax and kick back!

Hey you! Do you want to change your role in this play?

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:51 PM

I should've stayed in the assassination business

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:51 PM

Do you want to be a Director?

I could make you one!

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:51 PM

Not like I ever left

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:51 PM

Just like that!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:52 PM

I could hire you, if you wish.

Little Puppet BOT 26-Mar-22 09:52 PM

Garcian..? You don’t look like him though…

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:52 PM

Him?

Wrong guy

Coyote's the name

Garcian would be pissed if he saw how fucked all this is

Why the fuck would I ever want to work for you

However

I know someone who is

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:53 PM

I just want to kill that stupid Bravocat and get my deal fulfilled.

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:53 PM

Someone who's laughing at me right now for sticking so hard to the job

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:53 PM

Why do you stay here..?

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:53 PM

It's my job

Simple as that

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:53 PM

...Fair.

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:54 PM

I'm a fucking professional after all

But nevertheless, the girl has a point

Even if she sucks with knives

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:54 PM

I do not suck with knives!

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 09:54 PM

Well, let me know if you want a new job! One that would make you better able to do your current one even!

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:55 PM

No I'm not working these security gigs anymore

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 09:55 PM

(edited)

Phanto Mask instantly moved to AUDIENCE

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:55 PM

Fuck that bullshit after this I'm going back to assassinating senators

For now though

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:55 PM

...Bernkastel

I just thought of an interesting idea

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:55 PM

I guess I should give him his prize

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:55 PM

How about I eat you?

1

Then you would join with your kitty inside my stomach

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:56 PM

On behalf of Dan, you got yourself a deal

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 09:56 PM

He's here with me, even has our own area

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:56 PM

...Dan?

No matter.

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:57 PM

What you didn't know?

You're the worst God I've seen

And I know some fucked ones

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:57 PM

Hahaa...

I'm not trying to be good.

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:57 PM

Show some fucking effort then

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:58 PM

I show effort... into what I wish.

And for now... that is Chaos.

I have done a delightful job already, I believe.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:58 PM

Don't be so insulting!

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:58 PM

You're not bad

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

I care not for... "manners", Bernkastel.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

Nyarlathotep isn't a horrible god... Orby just naturally makes everything look like that by comparison!

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

[i think hes just saying you're lazy]

[wait]

[did you just say ORBY?]

[what the fuck, i didnt know you knew about that]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

I have been making other people do my bidding, yes...

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

Orby?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

But you need someone at the top.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 09:59 PM

He doesn't know...

You were Garcian Smith, now you're Coyote Smith, wasn't there a Connor Smith or something between them?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

[like]

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

Where's the REAL Smith?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

[fuck... uh.]

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

The PABLO Smith

1

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

[yeah, him.]

[where is pablo smith?]

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

Coyote moves away, and someone different emerges

1

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:00 PM

[we need him in this time of crisis.]

Coyote Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:01 PM

(Got me fucked up using italics you know that's how serious things are)

1

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:01 PM

What are you even talking about?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:01 PM

[pablo smith is a powerful man]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:01 PM

You cal- JEEZ

You sure are an ugly fella

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:01 PM

Hahaa... Thank you.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:01 PM

Blegh!

[that is the first phrase you've said this phrase, sleuth]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:02 PM

That dumbass is still pissy about how I killed him and that he's stuck with me know

But thats not the point

He couldn't do the job, so here I am

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:02 PM

Hm...

Your name?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:03 PM

The real one or the trade name?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:03 PM

...Trade?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:03 PM

There's 7 different ones

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:03 PM

What was it he said...

"Dan"?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:03 PM

You got it

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:03 PM

(b rb)

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:04 PM

Been awhile since I've had a chance to stretch my legs

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:04 PM

Has your... other fellow introduced me?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:04 PM

Honestly last time I was around there was a courtroom

And a briefcase

And another shitty god

Your other fellow?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:04 PM

[i REMEMBER READING ABOUT THIS]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:04 PM

"Coyote"?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:05 PM

The whinning bastard?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:05 PM

[it was one of the earliest objective games. man. skyrim, huh?]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:05 PM

Yeah him

I got the idea

You're some 2nd rate God looking to start shit up

And in case you're wondering

I'm flattering you

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

Heh...

I will take it.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

(dick game?)

1

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

No flattering is necessary, however.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

Yeah sure

I've been called a dick a bunch

Not like it matters

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

(no actually which game, I don't remember)

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

Actually dick game

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:06 PM

Are you here to... "kill" me, or something of the sort?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

(oh ok)

????

I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

Aren't you the guy who wanted to hire me?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

WHY ARE YOU TALKING TO ME

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

Who the hells this guy?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

I simply... threw it out as a joke... But I suppose that could be interesting.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

[yeah, dick game]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

Oh, this no-faced fellow... is also looking for a job?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:07 PM

[that's ahmayk]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:08 PM

This is quite the jobless congregation.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:08 PM

Yes!

Please give me a job!

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:08 PM

It's a bit hard when you fucked over the place we were working at

Job are never hard to come by, someone always wants someone dead after all

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:09 PM

Oh, my "Cathode" friend over here is planning to... "fuck it up" more. (edited)

An assassin, hm...?

Frankly, I might have... run out of interesting targets.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:10 PM

...

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:10 PM

[hm.]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:10 PM

Then why the fuck did you ask for me dumbass?

You trying to waste my time?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:10 PM

[nyar, i might have the perfect target]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:10 PM

I did not "ask for you".

Your other fellow mentioned you, and you appeared.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

[yup.]

[i believe we were talking about a pablo smith]

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

Spark appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Spark

spark-board

VISIBLE A really cool surfboard! It seems like whoever has it can move around about... twice as fast.

super-staff

VISIBLE With this staff, Spark becomes super-powered! He can channel electricity no matter where he is, and pass it through multiple targets at once! moved from: stage

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

But, what do you propose, Cathode?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

You mentioned hirings

So he passed the torch to me

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

[ah, here he is right now]

[meet spark]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

Fair... enough.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

He saw the writing on the wall

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

[spark wants to kill you]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:11 PM

Hm...?

Oh, this is the... fellow in debt. (edited)

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:12 PM

I'll be fine. Just a small bit in the red, really.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:12 PM

I have not spoken since... the start of all this, to you.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:13 PM

It was that darn Papa John's job. Gave me a negative salary, how that's even possible, I don't know.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:13 PM

How have you been doing?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:13 PM

[huh. unfortunately, not my fault on that one]

[was the other players abusing the systems i gave em]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:13 PM

Maybe you should get in the assassination gig then

You'd make a ton of money

I know a guy who would hook you up

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:14 PM

I have some values, unlike all of you.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:14 PM

Haha... Values.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:14 PM

Suit yourself

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:14 PM

You have yet to answer my question, Spark.

Out of genuine curiosity, yes.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:15 PM

Oh, how I've been doing?

I dunno. I guess fine? What do you think.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:15 PM

I have no idea.

But I would guess that you are not doing too well considering I am here.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:16 PM

I mean, I could probably name a whole amount of problems, but you're probably at the top, yeah.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:16 PM

Hahaa!

That is always pleasing to hear.

Little Puppet BOT 26-Mar-22 10:16 PM

P-Pleasing?

This is all kinda sad…

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:16 PM

They do not call me "the Crawling Chaos" for no reason, little puppet.

And what will you do now... Kill me?

Little Puppet BOT 26-Mar-22 10:17 PM

But… surely there’s a way to have chaos that doesn’t upset others..?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:17 PM

Hahahaa...

But, conflict is what I am after.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:17 PM

I don't know if you get this. These guys...are the bad ones.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:17 PM

Mmmmmm no frogy

1

At the end of the day someone gets fucked over

1

Little Puppet BOT 26-Mar-22 10:18 PM

But I was told there’s no such thing as good or evil?

This is..

I d-don’t know,,,

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:18 PM

I told you that I do not care about such things.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:18 PM

You're not wrong

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:18 PM

I don't know if there's anything called good or evil, really.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

The only thing this goddamn Earth can ever do is turn

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

But there is such thing as doing the right or wrong thing.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

In the end the only thing that matters is what you do about it

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

Hahaa...

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

And the right thing right here...is getting rid of the ones screwing around with our lives.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

How exquisite.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

[so. uh.]

[i believe i need an attorney.]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:19 PM

...Attorney?

You-

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

[remember my little problem?]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

Oh.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

[yeah.]

[he knows who i am.]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

ATTORNEY

YOU SAY ATTORNEY

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

Are you seriously about to be taken to court?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

[yes.]

[next phase.]

[i need someone.]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

That is a bit funny.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:20 PM

If there's a courtroom here I'll have to fuck it up

Those places are fucking evil

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:21 PM

[do any of you happen to know a good lawyer that i could call? im afraid pasqualo is a child and sleuth doesn't believe in federal law enforcement]

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:21 PM

I used to be a cop

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:21 PM

I remember... Something?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:21 PM

That good enough for you?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

I think it was... in the United States. An advertisement.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

[maybe? i want to see what nyarlathotep has first]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

"Better Call... Sauce"?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

[you mean]

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

Not "Sauce".

Saul!

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

[saul goodman? attorney at law?]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

I do not have his number, apologies.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:22 PM

[hold on, i could probably look it up]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

I do think... Dan could work, otherwise.

I could even... pay you!

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

Is this Saul guy perhaps, a quirked up white boy who busts it down sexual style that happens to be goated with the sauce?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

For your troubles.

...I am a creature of pure chaos and madness, and this just gave me a migraine.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

There you go

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

I think he is.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

You can get migraines.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

You're not even good enough to be called a 2nd rate God then

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:23 PM

You have a head?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

Sometimes, I do.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

[505-503-4455. that is the phone number]

1

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

But anyway yeah I guess I can be a lawyer

Hell I bet the luchador could even be a judge

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

[i think dan has the experience to help, at least]

[oh id love the luchador to be a judge]

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

Oh, what's Spark doing here? I wasn't paying attention

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

Or better yet, Coyote's been pretty neutral on this surprisingly enough

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:24 PM

Spark is... here to stop us.

I do apologize for this... legal interlude, Spark.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:25 PM

Oh.

Yeah, I'd rather you don't do that, Spark, thanks.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:25 PM

No, I would find it... entertaining.

Do you know how many people wish to kill me?

A lot...!

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:25 PM

Does your earthly form have to be alive to fulfill the deal?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:25 PM

Bern, did you see my proposal?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

I would think not.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

Deal?

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

Oh.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

Oh, do you not... know, Spark?

Hahahaa....

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

I've been alone with only a couple others for a while.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

The reason Bernkastel is looking to kill, and the reason Cathode is looking to destroy, and many more...

Is me.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:26 PM

Well, you are quite an entertaining fellow, but if you don't have to be alive to fulfill the deal... I suppose I won't get myself involved in more conflict than I already am. (edited)

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

They simply made... deals with me, yes?

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

Yeah, I figured as much.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

Hey, Cath.

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

I don't know the specifics, though.

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

[yeah?]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

I don't believe you need to.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

Do you happen to have anything that can heal on hand?

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

[hm.]

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 10:27 PM

Hah...

I do believe you wish to stop me the most, Spark.

Let us go on stage.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

(edited)

Max Stirner instantly moved to STAGE

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

Oh this'll be fun

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

[i do - but... if i gave it to you, i'd have no choice but to use sepulchritude. not to mention itd heal for a pittance]

[ah, stage time]

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

Well, thanks for the free info.

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

Oh, hm...

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

Before we go can I ask about payment

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:28 PM

Wait.

Cath.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:29 PM

Starting price is 0 quid, because as a dick of course I have to ask for all my payments in British currency

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:29 PM

I know that revolver is probably important to you, but can I borrow it?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:29 PM

You want a gun?

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:30 PM

I'm just worried about this bullet in my leg making me fall over. That'd be detrimental when fighting with a knife, obviously, but with the revolver it wouldn't be too much of an issue.

I do, yes.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:30 PM

Considering how shit you are with knives that makes sense

You can borrow mine then

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:30 PM

[...hm.]

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:30 PM

Do you still want to kill the kitty?

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:30 PM

It's even a revolver too

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:31 PM

[bern i have a better idea. go down to the stage and take the uzi off of pasqualo]

[pasq can defend himself with his bare hands better than sleuth]

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:31 PM

Alright...

I do.

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:31 PM

Then let me eat you

And you can join him

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:31 PM

All settl-

What

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

Yeah, I was going to.

Unless they pop out of you this phase.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

You know what

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

nope!

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

Not my place to ask about these sorts of things

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

They're staying in there?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

They're not going anywhere

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:32 PM

Okay...

Can you communicate with them in there? Or are they all alone?

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

I can

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

Well, don't give them any notice I'm coming, please.

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

If you'll excuse me, I'll be back

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

Very well

Dan Smith BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

You know where to find me

Bernkastel BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

I'll get the gun and then you can eat me afterwards.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

(edited)

Garcian Smith instantly moved to AUDIENCE

Problem Sleuth BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

[im going to check back on the audience, myself]

No Face BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

I'll eat you on the stage

Yum!!!

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 10:33 PM

(edited)

Problem Sleuth instantly moved to AUDIENCE

(edited)

No-Face instantly moved to STAGE

Little Puppet BOT 26-Mar-22 10:34 PM

Well…

Spark BOT 26-Mar-22 10:34 PM

Well, I suppose I shouldn't let them get away. Though I doubt they could.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 10:35 PM

(edited)

Spark instantly moved to STAGE

(edited)

Trainee Chef instantly moved to STAGE

(edited)

Bernkastel instantly moved to STAGE

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 10:50 PM

What a weird bunch.

WELL!

FINALLY I have this box to myself!

Now that the Funnyman's taken care of, I can finally RELAX!

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 11:10 PM

(edited)

Phanto Mask appeared from STAGE!

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:10 PM

Whoa! Sweet silence!

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 11:15 PM

Ha ha, yes! I was just getting ready to take a nice nap.

I take it things are still... active out there?

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:16 PM

That's a very diplomatic way to phrase it, but yes.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 11:16 PM

If you knew me, you wouldn't think so!

Either way, glad I'm in here!

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:18 PM

I'm glad they're out there and we're in here.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 26-Mar-22 11:25 PM

Ha! Indeed.

MysteryBot BOT 26-Mar-22 11:35 PM

Kuro appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Kuro

(he/him) A tall, slim man with slicked black hair. Wears glasses and a black suit.

black-duffel

VISIBLE It's a large, black duffel bag! What could be inside?

backstab

VISIBLE Kuro is heavily bleeding from a wound to the back. It might affect his movement - there's a chance he'll stumble and fail. moved from: stage

(edited)

Max Stirner appeared from STAGE!

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:39 PM

Hm...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:40 PM

Something to say?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:40 PM

I just realized that you appear to be... bleeding, Kuro.

Is this from... Lady Bernkastel?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:41 PM

No, this is from that disguising fellow with a smoking habit.

I've no idea why he did it.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:41 PM

Hm...?

Smoking... habit?

I do not recall seeing such a person.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:43 PM

He had stabbed that deer for similarly seemingly little reason several phases earlier.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:43 PM

Intriguing...

I do not have... any "healing" materials.

This sauerkraut will not do.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:45 PM

Are you... Honestly offering a helping hand? After I worked against your close constituent and insulted the deal you offered?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:45 PM

Close... constituent?

Bernkastel?

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:46 PM

Is that not an accurate title?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:46 PM

I have simply... made a deal with her.

I suppose she considers herself... "superior" due to her "witch" status.

But it makes no difference to me.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:47 PM

Are all of your dealers similarly puppets on your strings, then?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:47 PM

Hahaa...

That is a good way to put it.

I might as well... say this to you.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:48 PM

Here I thought I could free myself of my bindings.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:48 PM

All but one of the terms that I have asked from the other people here...

Have been absolutely meaningless to me.

A cat's mask? A random key?

I do not care for these things.

I have just been looking to set people against each other.

And I have done it.

The funniest thing is...

None of my deals are mandatory to follow... or accept.

Of course, I will still hold my promise... and deliver rewards.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:51 PM

I heavily considered playing both sides to get what I wanted. And now, it feels as though I've instead accomplished nothing and made enemies of everyone.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:51 PM

Enemies...? I see little enemies against you.

Bernkastel threatens, but has no time to act against you.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:52 PM

Thanks by the way, I am not enjoying getting roped in to all of these things.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:52 PM

Ah, yes...

Well, both Bravocat and TATARI have found... other things to worry about.

I do believe your key will be safe.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:54 PM

I'd hope so, every time I've shown my face I've been accosted by the next crazy person in the endless conga line of nutcases.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:54 PM

Haha...

I suppose that was both my fault... and Bravocat's. For assuming that this key held any importance to me.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:55 PM

What the hell is your problem, anyway?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:55 PM

I seek to cause conflict and chaos.

Nothing else.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 26-Mar-22 11:56 PM

...I believe you remember the very first phase we were here, after auditions.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:56 PM

And you get what out of this, pleasure?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:56 PM

Yes...

Entertainment.

Oh, yes.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:56 PM

What, you just go through life creating low-brow entertainment? What are you, twelve?

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:57 PM

I am... a bit older than twelve.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:57 PM

I assumed so, which is why your modus operandi perplexes me.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:57 PM

I would not call it "low-brow".

All of this chaos is simply delightful.

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:57 PM

It absolutely is low-brow.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:57 PM

Heh...

Phanto Mask BOT 26-Mar-22 11:58 PM

Just people tearing each other apart, all the worst low-brow schlock of this world is based on destruction, and you're in there gobbling it up like a bald man with a sub-80 IQ.

Nyarlathotep BOT 26-Mar-22 11:59 PM

Hahaha...

I have not yet encountered anyone who speaks to me in such a way.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:00 AM

Because I'm sick of all these people thriving off spectacle at the expense of others. (edited)

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:00 AM

Right, right...

I, for one, think it is hilarious.

Besides... they all chose to accept my offers.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:01 AM

I suppose you lucked out to find a theater full of people more sadistic, and perhaps masochistic than you are.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:01 AM

It was quite lucky, yes...

But even the more... moral of people can get desperate.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:02 AM

I can't say I don't feel it myself, I wouldn't lash out like this on a quieter day.

I just want to leave, and yet I'm meeting resistance at every turn.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:03 AM

Leave... the theatre?

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:03 AM

God, yes.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:03 AM

Many are looking for this, yes...

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 12:03 AM

We're of like minds, Mr. Mask. If that is what I should call you.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:04 AM

I don't mind anything.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:04 AM

So far, the only way out that has presented itself is... me.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:04 AM

Can't say that's the thing I wanted to hear.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:04 AM

Well, perhaps Kuro had... some ideas?

He opened a... rift of some sort.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 12:06 AM

...I created a paradox that opened some rifts, but if I do it again the same way, Bernkastel would probably really be after me then. All I would need is something guaranteed to succeed to create another one.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:07 AM

I see.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:07 AM

...Maybe my little puppet could also help.

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:07 AM

I'll be forthright with you, I'm not much of a schemer. And I prefer to keep it that way.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 12:08 AM

(I'm gonna go get something to eat ttyl)

1

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:09 AM

Mayhaps the... directors' abilities could also lead to an exit.

But, frankly, I am not so sure...

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 12:22 AM

I doubt it.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 12:32 AM

I don't believe so.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:33 AM

Well I have... no ideas.

Not that I am too interested in this line of thinking.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 12:47 AM

...And what's it gotten me? Playing at hero has just given me more misery. I've let down Nagisa and Bravocat. I wasn't smart enough to scheme my way out of it. No good deed goes unpunished... Kuro mutters to himself.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:48 AM

"Hero"... Haha...

This Bravocat of yours is... like me, in a way, you know.

He delights in... chaos.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 12:48 AM

I know.

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 12:50 AM

But, yes... you seek freedom from every string.

I... cannot offer that, without applying my own, see.

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 02:01 AM

(driving home now)

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 02:22 AM

(ok am home)

I'm going to go... See what's been said elsewhere.

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 02:24 AM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to AUDIENCE

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 02:45 AM

(edited)

Problem Sleuth appeared from AUDIENCE!

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 02:45 AM

Hello.

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:47 AM

[greetings. silent in here]

[just came to check up]

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 02:48 AM

Yes... It is.

A bit of silence is... pleasant, I suppose.

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:48 AM

[...bravocat has been puked up.]

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 02:48 AM

Interesting...

Where is he...?

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:49 AM

[the stage.]

Nyarlathotep BOT 27-Mar-22 02:49 AM

Here I go, then!

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 02:49 AM

(edited)

Max Stirner instantly moved to STAGE

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:51 AM

[and to anyone who wants an exit.]

[its funny]

[i can break this game over my knee]

[if i wanted to]

[i could make an exit out of the theater easily]

[it's just... why should i?]

[what investment do i have in doing so?]

[you've been trying so hard - and the only reason i haven't tried is because i dont want to break the narrative tension of this game]

[so, unless you have a good reason for me to create such a thing as a door out of this theater...]

[well, it's likely i'm not going to make it.]

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 02:54 AM

Of course you wouldn't.

Sigh

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:56 AM

[well i mean. i could!]

[just as much as i could... spawn a nuke.]

[and blow it up]

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 02:57 AM

I'm going to be honest with you, I'm not in the mood to entertain your mindless hypotheticals bordering on paranoid delusions. I'm just trying to find a quiet place where I can give myself a breather.

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:57 AM

[oh, they're not hypotheticals]

[they're possibilities]

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 02:57 AM

I'm sure you believe they're not.

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:58 AM

[sleuth has the ability to make imagination reality]

[did you ever wonder where that train came from?]

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 02:58 AM

I did not, actually, moreover, I do not care.

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 02:58 AM

[it's partially thanks to sleuth, and partially thanks to a space-time paradox]

[ha.]

[well.]

[we'll see how much your apathy gets you as the gameboard closes in around you.]

[like a pizza that has slices taken out of it.]

Phanto Mask BOT 27-Mar-22 03:00 AM

It's not apathy, I just find most people in this theater rather unpleasant.

And would prefer to minimize my interaction with them.

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:01 AM

[c'est la vie]

[well, that is your choice]

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 27-Mar-22 05:08 AM

Not more of this! AUGH! I've had enough of you and your smug ramblings! (edited)

I'm gonna need a third net!

NO MORE ANNOYING DISEMBODIED VOICES!

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 06:51 AM

(edited)

Kuro appeared from AUDIENCE!

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 03:16 PM

(edited)

Garcian Smith appeared from STAGE!

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:24 PM

[lucky for you, i was already here]

[what's the sitch]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:31 PM

Well for one, you're on trial

So we gotta have some plan going into it

Personally I'm fine with just killing the damn laywer but it might be more fun to humiliate him before doing it

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:32 PM

[true enough]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:32 PM

So what are you being charged with

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:32 PM

[apparently, playing god]

[according to the lawyer, that's a crime]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:33 PM

Is that a law?

Weird alright

In that case we have an easy out

Insanity plea

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:33 PM

[oh of course.]

[wait, doesnt that mean they'll take me to like a mental institution though? i dont know law, and all my knowledge is from tv dramas]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:34 PM

Probably

Not like it matters anyway, you have a 4th rate God on your side

You can have him bust you out

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:35 PM

[oh true enough]

[if there's anything that nyar loves it's breaking the law]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:38 PM

Exactly

So what evidence does he have against you

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:39 PM

[i have no idea]

[apparently he knows who i am, but im planning on calling in some witnesses]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:39 PM

Isn't that illegal?

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:40 PM

[he did very in depth investigation]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:40 PM

Didn't expect the robot to have enough balls to break the law himself

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:40 PM

[sometimes, you have to take extreme measures to bring supposed criminals to justice]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:40 PM

But you're not a criminal

You're extremely mentally ill and you need help, none of the actions you performed today were in good conscious

Just stick to that story and we should be fine

Give me a recap of every possible thing robot man can use against you

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:44 PM

[oof]

[across every game? im]

[hm let me think]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:45 PM

Wow that's a lot of shit

You have more dirty laundry than I do

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:45 PM

[yeah]

[on the whole ive been better than worse but there's still been some bad shit]

[when i played as pasqualo in hell there was some attempted demolition... i assaulted an unborn fetus as leif in dyad]

[i escaped a jail in jailbreak, and im not sure what the hell heist game compromises - but i'm fairly sure that destroying a precious artifact is a crime]

[and not to forget]

[hm. well, i served my punishment on this one but he still might try and get me for it]

[i got locked up for game design crimes in co-written]

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 03:48 PM

(edited)

Phanto Mask instantly moved to STAGE

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:49 PM

[...i think lancer may have done some large-scale public property damage in running on time, as well]

[i think thats most of it]

[oh fuck]

[i forgot about the zote terrorism]

[yeah he's almost certainly going to try and get me on that, zote's done some fucked up shit. he threatened an entire city with a nuclear bomb live on stream. thats hard evidence]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:51 PM

Wow

Didn't expect all that

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:52 PM

[but yeah mostly its a lot of property damage]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:52 PM

I'm not familiar with game design crimes or whatever the hell cowritten is but you're definitely guilty of that

But we can get you off on that

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:53 PM

[yeah we can probably swing insanity plea for that]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:53 PM

You're the guy who's been yelling about how this is all a game after all

You're clearly delusional, no offense

So in all these cases you were just an unfortunate, mentally ill disembodied voice

We could do with some witnesses too

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:54 PM

[clearly, yes]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:55 PM

...

Would calling people who saw these events unfold be a stretch

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:56 PM

[no, i dont think thats a stretch]

[i know that we actually have a witness on site already]

[spark]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:57 PM

They a friend or enemy?

Actually don't even answer that

They're trying to kill the god so of course enemy

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 03:57 PM

[of course, yeah]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 03:58 PM

Give me a list of everyone present during these events

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 04:00 PM

[everyone?]

[thats a lot of people]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 04:01 PM

We'll need witnesses to support you being insane at every single event

It's not everyday where I entertain someone's delusions, so feel grateful about that

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 04:02 PM

[fishbunjin, sean evans... danaxis, currently known as lumina. strong bad, daroach. kane. maia, also known as lilith. johnny "pantsshitter" sasaki, nepeta leijon.]

[those are the real pertinent people i think]

[its gonna be hard to get a hold of some of them though]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 04:05 PM

As Coyote would say "This is fucked"

Check the audience then

I mean the girl with a baseball bat was talking to the Japanese guy in a white suit about dodging poison

For all we know they might be in the audience too

Problem Sleuth BOT 27-Mar-22 04:06 PM

[oh, of course.]

[i actually have plans with the audience already, funnily enough.]

[need to get on stage and do my big performance before the trial to bring forth those witnesses]

Dan Smith BOT 27-Mar-22 04:08 PM

Cool

Let's see if that's everyone we should be fine

For now I'll head back to the stage

See if I can get the robot to give up some evidence

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 04:12 PM

(edited)

Garcian Smith instantly moved to STAGE

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 27-Mar-22 04:13 PM

Hmm...

Nikola Orsinov BOT 27-Mar-22 04:27 PM

I'd like to inform you all that as next phase is likely to be calmer, we'll be fixing a bit of the damage done by the train. As such, there will be no instant moving between the audience and the stage! So, you'd better get your movement coordinated.

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 27-Mar-22 04:28 PM

Train?!

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 04:31 PM

(edited)

Problem Sleuth instantly moved to STAGE

Robbiela Rottinov BOT 27-Mar-22 05:16 PM

WELL!

https://tenor.com/view/robbie-rotten-lazytown-lazytown-robbie-rotten-robbie-rotten-lazytown-frustrated-gif-17428817

I WANT to stay here, but I also want to make sure that annoying guy gets convicted!

Eh, I guess I do want to go get some popcorn anyway.

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 05:54 PM

(edited)

Robbie Rotten instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 06:40 PM

Flutterina appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Flutterina

she/her Little moth girl moved from: stage

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 06:41 PM

sigh

Well then. I guess it’s almost time. Hopefully everything works out!

(I see fishbunjin)

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 06:48 PM

The Spy appeared from STAGE! (edited)

The Spy

spah

coffee-bag

VISIBLE It's a bag of coffee beans! moved from: stage

(edited)

Kuro appeared from STAGE!

Spy BOT 27-Mar-22 06:55 PM

https://tenor.com/view/tf2-spy-spy-tf2-gentlemen-gif-18144778

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 06:56 PM

Oh uh hi there!

Spy BOT 27-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Don't mind me, i have some business to attend to

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 06:57 PM

A-alright then

Spy BOT 27-Mar-22 06:57 PM

You speak none of this

We never met

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Ok!

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 06:57 PM

Max Bialystok appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Max Bialystok

moved from: stage

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 27-Mar-22 06:57 PM

I'm going back to audience, yes, if you were wondering.

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Oh ok then

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 06:58 PM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to AUDIENCE

Max Bialystock BOT 27-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Hey, Spy. Remember that thing we talked about earlier? Well, my play is running next phase.

Spy BOT 27-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Don't worry

i'm working on it as we speak

Max Bialystock BOT 27-Mar-22 06:58 PM

Oh, excellent!

Spy BOT 27-Mar-22 06:59 PM

If anyone asks, We never met

And i have never met you

Max Bialystock BOT 27-Mar-22 06:59 PM

Right there with you.

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 06:59 PM

Valvatti appeared from AUDIENCE! (edited)

Valvatti

Buy my book, Runouden puoli vuosisataa, out in stores now.

acoustic-guitar

VISIBLE You can play any number of songs on this! moved from: audience

Max Bialystock BOT 27-Mar-22 06:59 PM

No idea who you are!

Valvatti BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

This is more quiet, he was right.

Spy BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

It is more quite here

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

Yeah it is.

Max Bialystock BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

Well, I'll be off.

Valvatti BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

Instruments on the ground!

Flutterina BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

(Quite)

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

(edited)

Max Bialystok instantly moved to AUDIENCE

Valvatti BOT 27-Mar-22 07:00 PM

A guitar and an accordion... fascinating. I wonder who plays?

Kurukuru BOT 27-Mar-22 07:01 PM

LOCK

1

Nikola Orsinov BOT 27-Mar-22 07:22 PM

Flutterina and the Spy...

Hey, where did they both go?

1

Valvatti doesn't really care about either of them - he's more interested in the accordion on the floor.

Ah, my old accordion.

Put her to good use!

MysteryBot BOT 27-Mar-22 10:34 PM

(edited)

Flutterina moved to ???

Godot moved to ???

Valvatti moved to ???

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 04:03 AM

-----Phase 10----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room is full of masks, of all shapes and sizes. There's one common trend, though - they're expressing one of two emotions! On the left side of the room, the masks grin at you, whilst the right frowns. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre! A guitar lies on the floor. From here, you can moveinstant to the STAGE.

CAN POST

Trainee Chef

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Trainee Chef

forg

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face! moved from: stage

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:05 AM

The puppet slowly examines their surroundings

They then focus on the papers and get an idea

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 04:26 AM

No-Face appeared from STAGE! (edited)

No-Face

A huge raving monster with many faces. Dragon wings, masks, and unspeakable evils. moved from: stage

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:27 AM

ROAAAAARRR

@Little Puppet YOUR MASTER SAYS HI

It is INSIDE ME

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:30 AM

UHHHHH...

HI..?

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:30 AM

(edited)

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:31 AM

Does that mean we can talk in this box..?

T-That means I've been writing these notes for nothing...

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:31 AM

(area description doesn't say anything about fog so I assume it's fine)

I WILL GIVE THIS NOTE TO MASTER

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:32 AM

OH OK

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:42 AM

Uhm... Uh...

Here... This one is f-for you...

1

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:43 AM

!!!!!

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:43 AM

I went for b-before you became... a dragon... thing...

Was easier to draw...

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:44 AM

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:44 AM

I UHH

JUST THOUGHT IT'D BE N-NICE..?

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:45 AM

WHY

DO YOU MOCK ME

WITH THIS SCRIBBLE

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:45 AM

AAA! I'M S-S-SORRY...!

I'm.. n-not the b-best artist out t-there...

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:46 AM

You have the talent of a SMALL VICTORIAN CHILD

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:47 AM

T-T-THAT'S... p-probably accurate...

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:48 AM

...the Master seems to like it though...

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:48 AM

Oh well… t-that’s good I g-guess…

But it was s-supposed to be something nice for y-you…

No Face BOT 28-Mar-22 04:49 AM

KNOW YOUR PLACE

I am the BEST VILLIAN OF THEM ALL

Being nice to the villain is NOT PERMITTED

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:50 AM

AH! I WAS UNAWARE OF T-THAT RULE!

S-SORRY…!

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 05:06 AM

(edited)

No-Face instantly moved to STAGE

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 05:07 AM

Ah…

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 07:15 AM

Ninetails appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Ninetails

Hulking cream-coloured fox with nine writhing, swirling tails. Ink stains each of their tasseled tips like worn paintbrushes. Is that... just a mask, or is something bonded to their face? It's hard to say.

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face!

painting

VISIBLE It's a painting of Valvatti and Ninetails, sat together in a bar! moved from: stage

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 07:17 AM

Apologies for the intrusion, little frog.

The air outside is thick, and I need some space to clear my head.

I don't know if it was a mistake to indulge that cat's little dirge, but... he seemed content.

Hrmph. So it goes.

I hope you are holding up well enough, frog. If this theatre has moved even I to fear, then you must have an iron will to still be intact.

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 07:35 AM

Zoe appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Zoe

she/her

ȏ̴͘i̸͋͑ĺ̶͑t̸̛̑s̴̈́͐ṕ̸͝

VISIBLE it's... It's, uh... It's something. Probably. Potentially. If you had a better understanding of the eldritch, you'd probably know a lot better.

zoe-dress

VISIBLE It's a hella classy dress! Whilst wearing this, you gain +5 to any rolls involving charisma!

mech

VISIBLE It's a huge, really cool mechsuit, as big as the stage itself! It has two arms, each with some sort of cannon built in, and a shining steel body. It's got no head, though this is made up for by a really comfy scarf that acts as the cockpit! Zoe and Robbie Rotten are sat in the cockpit.

umbrella

VISIBLE An umbrella is sticking out of the mech. It's keeping it nice and dry!

blindfold

VISIBLE It seems Zoe is unable to see any rollover that happens whilst blindfolded! moved from: stage

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 07:35 AM

Oh hey I can talk here

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 07:58 AM

Mm. Doors were kept shut, it seems. Only part of the auditorium that hasn't been smogged.

Do you know how Spark fares? Never seen someone thrashed like they were.

Couldn't make out the aftermath once the smokescreen kicked up, hrmph.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:00 AM

nono dont tell me what happened i dont want to know

I can't know for my ability to work...

oh hey this here is pretty private wish more of the cool people were here so I can tell them my ability

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 09:06 AM

...Right. My apologies.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:42 AM

Nah ur good

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 09:47 AM

I don't believe we've had a chance to really talk, even after all this time. I've always moreso been an... observer of the world, only moved to action when I believe Yami would want it of me.

I have as of yet been hesitant to involve myself in matters I still do not fully understand the nature of.

Put simply, THIS IS ALL VERY COMPLICATED!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:50 AM

Yeah I have no real clue what's going on and I've honestly given up

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 09:50 AM

I see no shame in that.

It seems many of the remaining actors just want to get out of this theatre.

I wonder if I may be of assistance...

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 10:17 AM

Yeah I'd love to get out too but that cathode guy just wants to destroy it with us inside

atleast thats what i got

just because he's bored or something

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 10:41 AM

I have intentionally chosen not to interact with them.

I don't expect to glean any insight from someone as mad as he.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 11:01 AM

Agreed....

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 11:34 AM

My ability is to change events when I dont know the outcome of something, but I honestly don't know if it's even worth it to try...

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 12:51 PM

I-Intact..?

I don’t think someone who signed their life away can be c-considered intact…

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 01:43 PM

Well, you are still here, but I... see what you mean.

how did that fate befall you, anyhow?

I'll admit I'm a bit inadvertently out of the loop of nyarlathotep's dealings.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 01:47 PM

Well uhm… I made a d-deal.. where if I gave eternal servitude… I would get cooking skills…

I.. may regret it a bit..

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 01:48 PM

Hrmph. The deal sounds a bit... one sided, no?

after all, if you're eternally serving them, then they'll forever make use of your exemplary cooking skills.

Well I can certainly understand the tinge of regret.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 01:50 PM

T-The one good thing about that deal was that there’s a clause where I can’t be asked to harm anyone..

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 01:50 PM

That was gracious of them, I suppose.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 01:51 PM

Oh.. well there was negotiating..

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 01:51 PM

oh...?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 01:51 PM

Nyarlathotep said something about how it isn’t fun if the deal was forced…

So I negotiated the n-no harm clause into there.

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 01:52 PM

right.

Are there... any other clauses? technicalities and whatnot that might make the deal... no longer binding?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 01:55 PM

Well uh.. not that I know..?

If.. Nyarlathotep’s current form is destroyed… I’ll still have to serve whatever comes n-next…

And the only way out I f-found was uhm…

Was if I die..

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 01:58 PM

That's it?

That's the only out?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 01:59 PM

That’s the o-only way out I found…

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 02:02 PM

Hrmph. Well that's... complicating.

Tell me, if I managed to find another way, would you want that?

If I could parse out a way to free you of your deal, would you accept?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 02:04 PM

Uhm.. that’s… I’m worried Nyarlathotep would harm me if I d-did…

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 02:04 PM

I don't want to get you into any trouble unwillingly, but...

well, I may not have known him all too well, but I trusted that cat's judgement. Seemed one of the few actors present acting on sense over ambition, and nyarlathotep wanted him dead for it. If I can undermine that beast in any way, I intend to do it.

Call it spite.

If you'd like me to try and help you, just say the word.

If not, I understand.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 02:09 PM

I’m just… s-scared…

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 02:10 PM

You'd be a fool not to be frightened. If I may be honest, I'm scared myself.

It is not a feeling I'm used to.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 02:11 PM

And… Nyarlathotep seems p-protective of me…

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 02:12 PM

If you desire his protection, then by all means, stay with them. If anyone can protect you, it's that thing.

If you want to try and void the deal, however, I will accept your fate as my responsibility. So long as ink runs in my veins, I will protect you from harm. As best I can...

Ah, perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself. Either way, the offer stands.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 02:21 PM

I’m s-sorry…

I don’t know what to do…

Ninetails BOT 28-Mar-22 02:23 PM

Ho, there's no shame in that.

Find me if you decide you want to be rid of your strings.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 02:27 PM

Okay…

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 02:39 PM

I do find some comfort in Nyarlathotep’s p-presence I have to admit…

But all the chaos and t-tragedy… it’s so u-upsetting…

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 03:06 PM

What even is happening at this trial…?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 03:09 PM

Not a clue

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 03:10 PM

I just hope I don’t get called to the stand…

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 03:10 PM

Dude you totally will

Like I'm not gonna lie they were talking about you you're totes going

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 03:11 PM

Aww…

I don’t even k-know what’s going on..!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 03:12 PM

They're probably just gonna ask you what you saw and heard

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 03:13 PM

Uhh… you’re eldritch, right? Do you know how I can get out of this?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 03:14 PM

Oh out of the contract?

or deal or whatever

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 03:15 PM

Moreso testifying.. b-but that too..!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 03:20 PM

Well just cuz I'm eldritch doesn't mean I know stuff about the law! Even though lawyers often feel like they come from the ninth circle of hell...

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 03:21 PM

Oh.. it was still worth asking I guess..

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 04:28 PM

Spark appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Spark

spark-board

VISIBLE A really cool surfboard! It seems like whoever has it can move around about... twice as fast.

super-staff

VISIBLE With this staff, Spark becomes super-powered! He can channel electricity no matter where he is, and pass it through multiple targets at once!

battered

VISIBLE Spark is visually battered and bruised, from being slammed against every wall in the room! moved from: stage

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 04:31 PM

Hi spark!

Don't worry, if all goes well you'll be feeling much better next phase :)

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 04:32 PM

Hmm..?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 04:32 PM

Worry not about how I do it

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 04:33 PM

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 04:50 PM

//WUH

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 05:14 PM

??? appeared from STAGE! (edited)

???

behold a sorcerer of eld, tremble before my glory

recruits

VISIBLE Two audience members recruited by Solus - a man in a white suit, and a girl with a baseball bat.

half-mask

VISIBLE It's hard to see the face of the person wearing this mask. moved from: stage

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 06:07 PM

(edited)

Trainee Chef instantly moved to STAGE

(edited)

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 07:02 PM

LOCK

1

Kurukuru BOT 28-Mar-22 07:12 PM

Emet takes the guitar, while Ninetails begins to focus on the masks.

As Ninetails focuses, the masks begin to disappear!

H-hey! That was one of my favorite masks!

...And it looked good on me, too!

2

1

1

...guess it's gone now.

Spark seems to zone out, while Zoe gets back to writing in her notebook.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 07:35 PM

Double Trouble appears from nowhere!

1

They grab the microphone from the desk.

After finishing their speech, they bow...

And disappear!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 07:48 PM

Trainee Chef films what Zoe was doing.

1

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 07:59 PM

They then rewind their camera...

And play the recording of Nikola driving the mystery machine!

Suddenly, they're back in a new mystery machine, careening onto the stage once more! (edited)

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 08:37 PM

(edited)

Ninetails stayed here.

Zoe stayed here.

Spark stayed here.

??? stayed here.

Trainee Chef moved to ???

-------------------------------------------------- --------------------PHASE 11-------------------- --------------------------------------------------

Original message was deleted or could not be loaded.

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 08:37 PM

Pinned a message.

-----Phase 11----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room features an unreal amount of stands to hold a mask, but no masks held. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre. From here, you can moveinstant to the STAGE.

Spark

spark-board

VISIBLE A really cool surfboard! It seems like whoever has it can move around about... twice as fast.

super-staff

VISIBLE With this staff, Spark becomes super-powered! He can channel electricity no matter where he is, and pass it through multiple targets at once!

mild-exhaustion

VISIBLE Spark seems a bit tired from the all-out assault he pulled off!

Ninetails

Hulking cream-coloured fox with nine writhing, swirling tails. Ink stains each of their tasseled tips like worn paintbrushes. Is that... just a mask, or is something bonded to their face? It's hard to say.

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face!

painting

VISIBLE It's a painting of Valvatti and Ninetails, sat together in a bar!

???

behold a sorcerer of eld, tremble before my glory

recruits

VISIBLE Two audience members recruited by Solus - a man in a white suit, and a girl with a baseball bat.

half-mask

VISIBLE It's hard to see the face of the person wearing this mask.

guitar

VISIBLE It's an old-looking electric guitar! It still plays excellently, though prodding it hard makes it feel like its made of some sort of goo?

Zoe

she/her

ȏ̴͘i̸͋͑ĺ̶͑t̸̛̑s̴̈́͐ṕ̸͝

VISIBLE it's... It's, uh... It's something. Probably. Potentially. If you had a better understanding of the eldritch, you'd probably know a lot better.

zoe-dress

VISIBLE It's a hella classy dress! Whilst wearing this, you gain +5 to any rolls involving charisma!

mech

VISIBLE It's a huge, really cool mechsuit, as big as the stage itself! It has two arms, each with some sort of cannon built in, and a shining steel body. It's got no head, though this is made up for by a really comfy scarf that acts as the cockpit! Zoe and Robbie Rotten are sat in the cockpit.

umbrella

VISIBLE An umbrella is sticking out of the mech. It's keeping it nice and dry!

blindfold

VISIBLE It seems Zoe is unable to see any rollover that happens whilst blindfolded!

@Spark @Ninetails @??? @Zoe

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 08:46 PM

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Trainee Chef

forg

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face! moved from: stage

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:46 PM

W-Wait...

So is that how the events in the bar changed..?

(isnt zoe here lmao)

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 08:48 PM

( @Zoe can you talk in here?? )

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:48 PM

//now I can

//did I get swallowed too or????

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

(i dont have any idea of what happened)

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

Hehe yeah..

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

(noone got physically swallowed except brine. the metarealm in which the trial is taking place got swallowed)

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

//oooooh i see

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

(CURSE YOU METANARRATIVES AND METAREALMS)

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

//SO TRUE

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:49 PM

(my brain hurt)

W-

Why cover me in hot sauce?

If uhm.. you don't mind me asking?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:51 PM

What??

That must have been an accident then

To be honest I was just testing out my powers and tried to make it so you guys were convincing stirner to try hot sauce

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:53 PM

Well the result was hot sauce e-everywhere..!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:54 PM

hey! not true! When I originally came in, there was hot sauce everywhere

then I tried to use my ability to explain what happened

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 08:54 PM

I-- What...

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:54 PM

again, mostly to test it out

I bend reality baybee! High five!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 08:55 PM

S-so that was...wow, I...

...Thanks.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:55 PM

No problem!

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:56 PM

Yeah that was pretty astounding...

I even got it on camera..!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:56 PM

I'm really confused as to why you keep filming me, but sure!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 08:56 PM

It's a shame it seems he's still not quite dead, though.

But for real now, what's been going on?

With the trial thing and stuff?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:57 PM

Well they are putting cathode on trail

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:57 PM

Well the first two times were because I was commanded to by Nyarlathotep... this time.. I d-don't know... I just felt like it..?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:57 PM

Alright!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

Cathode, huh... How has it been going?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

The trial?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

I dunnO dude

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

I have no idea!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

but I think we might win

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

I hope so.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

i'm being hopeful

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 08:58 PM

I'll try to listen in, figure out what they're saying.

Really? Well, that's....that makes it kinda simple.

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:18 PM

What? Since when?! Damn it...I should've kept an eye on them!

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:20 PM

Huh..?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:20 PM

It's nothing, apparently it's back in the right hands.

Hands? I dunno.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:22 PM

Oh.. the key... (edited)

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 09:22 PM

Phanto Mask appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Phanto Mask

key

BIG

VISIBLE

TAKEABLE It's a big, red, flashing key! This key could open anything - like, anything anything! That includes things that... probably shouldn't be opened. moved from: stage

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:22 PM

Ah..! Hello..?

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:23 PM

Oh, thank the heavens, it's Spark.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:23 PM

I'm... not Spark..?

Oh..! You weren't talking to me were you...

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:24 PM

I'm not talking to you, I don't know who you are. And frankly, given the odds, I doubt I'd want to know.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:24 PM

Hii!

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:26 PM

Uhm... I see...

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:26 PM

Hey again.

Good to see you in one piece, at least.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:27 PM

I swear, these people are mad.

Remember that person I made a deal with?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:27 PM

Haha, well, not the one they're putting on trial though.

And yeah, I'm guessing they betrayed you?

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:28 PM

Yup, threw my key into the maw of some kind of horrendous beast.

And then, after that, after I said I wanted to go to the lobby, some guy just picks me up and takes me to another area without my consent!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:28 PM

That sounds pretty rough. I thought it'd be against that one guy's law if they threw it away from you though?

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:29 PM

They used some kind of loop hole, because of course.

It's probably no good to linger, I have to ask, are you any closer to knowing how to get out of here? Please say yes...

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 09:30 PM

Nikola Orsinov appeared from ???! (edited)

Nikola Orsinov

A plastic mannequin dressed as a circus ringmaster. She/her

damaged

VISIBLE The mannequin is beaten and battered, wearing through in places to show wooden limbs underneath - almost like the skeleton of the mannequin. moved from: audience

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:30 PM

...Well, the main one with a plan...Apparently vanished from thin air. Wonder if it was some sort of deception to keep my guard down.

But I'm trying to work on taking this Max Stirner down, hopefully that'll get us somewhere.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:30 PM

Who?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 09:30 PM

Hello, hello!

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

I can't imagine you bring good news.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

Oh hi

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

Hello Nikola...

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

Orion, the deer. They're just...gone now, apparently.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

Ah.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

I'm hurt!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

Tch...that was my one way of actually getting paid.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 09:31 PM

I came to apologise about just that, actually.

I don't know what happened to him...

But thank you for looking out for him for a while.

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:32 PM

... Spark sighs and lowers his head. You're welcome, I guess. ...Was one of the few people I could trust in here.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:33 PM

I am getting more and more panicked as this goes on, people have only done more and more horrendous things.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:33 PM

Well... Double Trouble seemed to have gotten out..?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:33 PM

Oh everyone here is against... whatever cathode and Nyar are doing right?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:33 PM

At least this one is on our side. Spark motions to Zoe.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

So true!

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

In terms of payment, and exit...

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

You've made an acquaintance?

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

Did you hear Kuro's announcement?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

Well, they...helped me a lot.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

OH yeah the EXIT part is the most interesting

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

I mean, I'll take both.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

UHH... that's complicated...

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:34 PM

I was a tad preoccupied, run it by me again?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:35 PM

We do one last show right? (edited)

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:35 PM

Well, this person is alright by my book then, I hope I don't regret saying that.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:35 PM

and then....we leave.... right?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:35 PM

Kuro really only c-called it a "finale"...

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:36 PM

I know where the exit is. Just not fully what we need to do to get out.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:36 PM

Well if not I'm like making a bomb or something

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:36 PM

Uh...

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

Please don't! I doubt we'd survive!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

Huh? I mean like a bomb to blow the exit open

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

We've been at the exit, it leads to a maze we couldn't get out of.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

not some nuke as someone has

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

I mean, as long as it's not a big one.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

Or is this a different exit?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

oh???

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:37 PM

Anyways...tch. Is this guy even a real lawyer?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:38 PM

I never actually looked myself

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:38 PM

Do you mean through the lobby?

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:38 PM

I think?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:38 PM

Yeah, that door leads to the maze.

We tried for a while, ended up back where we started.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:38 PM

We got the feeling it didn't work.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:39 PM

I mean stirner was the one who was saying the doors won't budge and ... well he might have been lying

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:39 PM

We have the key.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:39 PM

ooh

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:39 PM

You think we could just imagine an exit..? (edited)

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:40 PM

I tried that, and an exit did appear!

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:40 PM

huh?

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:40 PM

It lead me right back to the maze.

Zoe BOT 28-Mar-22 09:40 PM

//imma sleep

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:40 PM

You have the Imaginative ability?

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:41 PM

Uhhh, set designer, if that's what you mean.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:41 PM

Uhm.. no...?

I'm not sure...

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:42 PM

Hm.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:42 PM

Through a.... uhm... series of events... I got the ability to imagine things into existence...

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:44 PM

Oh, well, it's worth a try, I suppose.

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:44 PM

What even is this testimony anymore? How is it possibly relevant?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 09:47 PM

This trial...

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:53 PM

This whole topic is irrelevant!

Man...if they had me as a witness this whole trial would be wrapped up by now.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:57 PM

Why's that?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 09:57 PM

I saw the stabbing and the person who did the stabbing later. So did you, actually.

And moreover...I know Cathode.

I know they're one of the most sane people here.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 09:58 PM

...

I, don't concur with that assessment.

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:00 PM

I mean, it wouldn't be saying much from the start. But they're definitely criminally culpable. And the things they've been saying make some value of sense. Not saying any of this as a compliment, of course. I just know there's some stuff that's legitimately messed up the two of us know about and they're just trying to play the insanity up right now.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 10:01 PM

Wha..?

Why am I getting asked about psychology..?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:02 PM

No idea.

They can't hear us, though, can they?

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 10:02 PM

No.. at least I don't think so..?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:05 PM

Hey, Nikola? When you get the chance? Can you notify the prosecution I'm willing to be a witness for them? Also, you never really elaborated in terms of, y'know, pay and escape.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 10:07 PM

Of course! I will let them know.

And, for pay...

Once this is all over, I will compensate you for the Orion job, of course!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:08 PM

Oh, well...Thanks, I guess. As long as we can actually get out of here.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 10:09 PM

But for that second part - and a larger sum of money...

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 10:09 PM

"Once this is all over"? That's rather ominous sounding.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 10:09 PM

As Kuro said, there will be a production on the stage, in two phases.

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:09 PM

I'm just used to people speaking ominously, at this point.

Nikola Orsinov BOT 28-Mar-22 10:09 PM

The more people that perform, the greater the chance we have of getting out!

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:09 PM

Sure, alright, whatever.

Little Puppet BOT 28-Mar-22 10:10 PM

How...?

That doesn’t… make much sense…

I think..?

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 10:10 PM

Maybe this is that imagination you're talking about?

Spark BOT 28-Mar-22 10:11 PM

The stage listens to what you tell it. So I guess, no one's really thought to say anything about escaping to it.

Phanto Mask BOT 28-Mar-22 10:11 PM

We were going to, before that got sidetracked.

MysteryBot BOT 28-Mar-22 10:54 PM

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Trainee Chef instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 01:47 AM

(edited)

??? instantly moved to STAGE

Abraham Lincoln appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Abraham Lincoln

The 13th President of the United States moved from: stage

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 04:27 AM

(edited)

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE!

Froggie BOT 29-Mar-22 04:28 AM

Change of plans…

I now will be eating popcorn.

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 04:29 AM

Trainee Chef instantly moved to STAGE

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 12:23 PM

These people...

Zoe BOT 29-Mar-22 12:42 PM

Hmm?

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 02:30 PM

Sorry, I was simply lamenting my circumstances.

Abraham Lincoln BOT 29-Mar-22 02:31 PM

Society…

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 02:32 PM

(edited)

Abraham Lincoln instantly moved to STAGE

Nikola Orsinov BOT 29-Mar-22 07:01 PM

LOCK

Kurukuru BOT 29-Mar-22 07:27 PM

The mask begins circling its key.

Meanwhile, Zoe gets to work creating... Something!

It appears to be a mesh of eyes, with a black spark orbiting it.

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MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 08:54 PM

(edited)

Spark stayed here.

Ninetails stayed here.

Zoe stayed here.

Phanto Mask stayed here.

Nikola Orsinov stayed here.

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MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 08:54 PM

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-----Phase 12----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room features an unreal amount of stands to hold a mask, but no masks held. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre. From here, you can moveinstant to the STAGE.

Spark

spark-board

VISIBLE A really cool surfboard! It seems like whoever has it can move around about... twice as fast.

super-staff

VISIBLE With this staff, Spark becomes super-powered! He can channel electricity no matter where he is, and pass it through multiple targets at once!

mild-exhaustion

VISIBLE Spark seems a bit tired from the all-out assault he pulled off!

Ninetails

Hulking cream-coloured fox with nine writhing, swirling tails. Ink stains each of their tasseled tips like worn paintbrushes. Is that... just a mask, or is something bonded to their face? It's hard to say.

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face!

painting

VISIBLE It's a painting of Valvatti and Ninetails, sat together in a bar!

Phanto Mask

key

BIG

VISIBLE

TAKEABLE It's a big, red, flashing key! This key could open anything - like, anything anything! That includes things that... probably shouldn't be opened.

Zoe

she/her

ȏ̴͘i̸͋͑ĺ̶͑t̸̛̑s̴̈́͐ṕ̸͝

VISIBLE it's... It's, uh... It's something. Probably. Potentially. If you had a better understanding of the eldritch, you'd probably know a lot better.

zoe-dress

VISIBLE It's a hella classy dress! Whilst wearing this, you gain +5 to any rolls involving charisma!

mech

VISIBLE It's a huge, really cool mechsuit, as big as the stage itself! It has two arms, each with some sort of cannon built in, and a shining steel body. It's got no head, though this is made up for by a really comfy scarf that acts as the cockpit! Zoe and Robbie Rotten are sat in the cockpit.

umbrella

VISIBLE An umbrella is sticking out of the mech. It's keeping it nice and dry!

blindfold

VISIBLE It seems Zoe is unable to see any rollover that happens whilst blindfolded!

Nikola Orsinov

A plastic mannequin dressed as a circus ringmaster. She/her

damaged

VISIBLE The mannequin is beaten and battered, wearing through in places to show wooden limbs underneath - almost like the skeleton of the mannequin.

@Spark @Ninetails @Phanto Mask @Zoe @Nikola Orsinov

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 09:05 PM

No-Face appeared from STAGE! (edited)

No-Face

A huge raving monster with many faces. Dragon wings, masks, and unspeakable evils.

minor-burns

VISIBLE No-Face is jolted by an electrial shock! moved from: stage

Max Bialystok appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Max Bialystok

sauerkraut

VISIBLE It's a delicious looking dish of sauerkraut with a side of traditional German sausage, cooked with the utmost amount of care and dedication. Though, it seems somewhat empty. Definitely not enough for a full meal. moved from: stage

No Face BOT 29-Mar-22 09:06 PM

YOOOUUU!!!

YOU DARE OPPOSE ME???

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:07 PM

Hey, sorry for the shock.

You were pretty annoying though.

Max Bialystock BOT 29-Mar-22 09:07 PM

Come one, come all! I've got a play debuting at the end of THIS phase, for real this time, and any and all talent is needed!

No Face BOT 29-Mar-22 09:07 PM

You are preventing my consumption

I don't care what your heroic goals are, DON'T DO IT AGAIN!!!

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 09:07 PM

(edited)

Max Bialystok instantly moved to STAGE

(edited)

No-Face instantly moved to STAGE

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:10 PM

Well.

Guess its mostly just us heroes now.

At least here.

Zoe BOT 29-Mar-22 09:11 PM

hehe

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 09:11 PM

I decided to follow you, but you stayed here, so.

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 09:14 PM

Max Stirner appeared from STAGE! (edited)

Max Stirner

A great and horrid thing. All of its human features have gone now. It stands meters above you, dozens of arms moving in unnatural ways. The void of space fills its gaping maw.

hot-sauce-smear

VISIBLE There is hot sauce all over Stirner's dress! He is clearly unhappy about this, since he HATES spicy things.

sharp-strings

VISIBLE Sharp strings, fused into Nyarlathoteps hands, and trailing to Trainee Chef.

slash

VISIBLE Multiple massive slash wounds across Nyarlathotep's body!

electrical-burns

VISIBLE The burns on Nyarlathotep seem to have healed somewhat, leaving him with zig-zagging scars. moved from: stage

Nyarlathotep BOT 29-Mar-22 09:14 PM

Hahaa...

Hello!

I'm surprised... that there's a hero left! HahAHA!

You better get... a wonderful performance ready!

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 09:19 PM

Uh, Spark, do you have a plan?

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:19 PM

Sometimes there's just gotta be someone to step up.

Nyarlathotep BOT 29-Mar-22 09:19 PM

I won't be... staying here.

I'll be waiting at the stage... yes.

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:20 PM

But hey, don't devalue the efforts of my pals here.

Also, yeah, you do that.

Don't worry, I'll be there.

Nyarlathotep BOT 29-Mar-22 09:20 PM

Yes... Yes.

I'll be putting on a show of my own!

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:21 PM

Yeah, yeah, we'll see.

Nyarlathotep BOT 29-Mar-22 09:21 PM

HAhaa...

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:21 PM

I know what to do.

Nyarlathotep BOT 29-Mar-22 09:21 PM

Good luck... and better make it count!

HAAHAHAAhaaa!

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 09:21 PM

Well, I'm glad you've got faith.

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 09:21 PM

(edited)

Max Stirner instantly moved to STAGE

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:22 PM

...I don't know what to do, I was bluffing.

We do have time to make a plan, at least, though.

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 09:24 PM

If you need anything from me as a set designer, let me know.

Unfortunately, I'm not much good as a fighter...

I can try, but I doubt it'd do much.

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:27 PM

I'm sure you'll be a big help. We just gotta figure out how we can work together here.

I tried a thing with the lights before, but turns out Stirner doesn't need to see. Maybe I should've seen that coming.

Zoe BOT 29-Mar-22 09:53 PM

I can do something with my propmaking

by the way my ability can only change stuff that happened in the past, and I don't know the result

So not much use now...

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 09:57 PM

That's alright.

I could always just...y'know, laser him. Maybe if we're lucky I could break us through outside too. It'd just be tough to not hit anyone else, and I also have no idea what it'd take to take Stirner down.

Zoe BOT 29-Mar-22 10:00 PM

well we screwed em up big time with that one attack.

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 10:01 PM

Most I can do is run into them, I suppose I can try it.

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 10:13 PM

Well, we could maybe try to coordinate having something on set to help

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 10:13 PM

Like a cannon or something?

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 10:14 PM

Maybe you guys could like...funnel the laser somehow so it's thinner? And doesn't like, destroy everyone in the building? I'm still not fully sure how making stuff works here.

I am supposed to be an engineer, but...this place obviously doesn't always follow the same kinda logic.

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 10:16 PM

Wouldn't we want more firepower? Are you sure it'll kill everybody?

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 10:16 PM

Well, maybe funneling it would make it more concentrated?

All I can say is last time when I went full strength, it was...uh...pretty destructive. This staff is crazy, man.

Phanto Mask BOT 29-Mar-22 10:25 PM

What if we trap them and then fire the laser into whatever they're trapped in?

Spark BOT 29-Mar-22 10:45 PM

It could work. It's gotta be a strong trap, though. But if you two work together, it should be possible, I think?

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 11:25 PM

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE!

Trainee Chef

forg

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face!

Froggie BOT 29-Mar-22 11:36 PM

Uhm... anyone home?

Froggie BOT 29-Mar-22 11:48 PM

Guess not.

MysteryBot BOT 29-Mar-22 11:49 PM

(edited)

Trainee Chef instantly moved to STAGE

Ninetails BOT 30-Mar-22 12:26 AM

How does this laser work, exactly...?

I can fundamentally change or alter facets of something or someone, so...

if it has a tangible firing mechanism, I imagine I might be able to thin the cone of fire to create a more concentrated blast.

Spark BOT 30-Mar-22 12:27 AM

Oh, you'd be willing to help?

Ninetails BOT 30-Mar-22 12:27 AM

I want that great beast destroyed, same as you. I'll help however I can.

Spark BOT 30-Mar-22 12:27 AM

Sorry, I barely saw you there. I appreciate it.

Ninetails BOT 30-Mar-22 12:28 AM

Hoho, I don't blame you. I tend to stick to the shadows until it seems time to step out from them.

Phanto Mask BOT 30-Mar-22 01:52 AM

Alright, so you two have that covered.

Ninetails BOT 30-Mar-22 04:52 AM

Just about. What exactly creates your laser, Spark? I'll need to know what it is I'm modifying.

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 03:12 PM

(edited)

Max Stirner appeared from STAGE!

Nyarlathotep BOT 30-Mar-22 03:14 PM

HAhaha!

I'm going to be honest... I don't plan on making it out alive! HaahahaHAHAAA!

Zoe BOT 30-Mar-22 03:17 PM

Oh hey

Nyarlathotep BOT 30-Mar-22 03:18 PM

HEllo!

Hahaaa!

I might as well... make it all spectacular, eh?

Zoe BOT 30-Mar-22 03:19 PM

Oh my god what are you doing

Nyarlathotep BOT 30-Mar-22 03:19 PM

I'm going to put on a... performance!

Zoe BOT 30-Mar-22 03:20 PM

sigh alright I hope none of the people I don't want to die don't die in the process

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 03:20 PM

(edited)

Zoe instantly moved to STAGE

Nyarlathotep BOT 30-Mar-22 03:20 PM

HAHAA!

They won't...

Unless they're... extra fragile!

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 03:21 PM

(edited)

Max Stirner instantly moved to STAGE

Phanto Mask BOT 30-Mar-22 03:23 PM

What the...

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 03:23 PM

Phanto Mask instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 03:41 PM

(edited)

Phanto Mask appeared from STAGE!

Phanto Mask BOT 30-Mar-22 03:41 PM

Okay, so that's not very fruitful.

Guess I'll have to come up with a plan myself.

Hrmmm...

How do I help, how do I help...

Phanto Mask BOT 30-Mar-22 04:00 PM

!

I've got it!

I think I can help with Max. You say we have to do this so we can get out of here?

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 05:57 PM

(edited)

Zoe appeared from STAGE!

Zoe BOT 30-Mar-22 05:57 PM

Hey @Spark

Didn't you wanna go screw that Max up?

Spark BOT 30-Mar-22 05:58 PM

Yeah, naturally. Sorry, yeah, we're running out of time, eh?

Well, it...mostly just comes out of my hands, pretty much. Hopefully that's enough.

You two can do your thing, maybe just try to make sure he doesnt get out of the way or attack me while I do this. But I think this should work.

Zoe BOT 30-Mar-22 06:01 PM

Uh, yeah. I'll be waiting down at the stage

wait are you firing at him from here?

Spark BOT 30-Mar-22 06:04 PM

Nah, I'm coming with you.

Just wanted to plan as much as we could without him spying on us, y'know?

Zoe BOT 30-Mar-22 06:05 PM

Oh, yeah. I'll be waiting down there then..

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 06:05 PM

(edited)

Zoe instantly moved to STAGE

Phanto Mask BOT 30-Mar-22 06:43 PM

I could defend you if you'd like.

Spark BOT 30-Mar-22 06:44 PM

I'd appreciate it! Either way, I guess we're outta time, huh?

Lets go, heroes! ...Or something like that, I dunno.

Let's just...get us out of here.

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 06:44 PM

(edited)

Spark instantly moved to STAGE

(edited)

Phanto Mask instantly moved to STAGE

(edited)

Trainee Chef appeared from STAGE!

(edited)

Trainee Chef instantly moved to STAGE

Nikola Orsinov BOT 30-Mar-22 07:00 PM

LOCK

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 09:40 PM

(edited)

Ninetails stayed here.

Nikola Orsinov stayed here.

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-----Phase 13----- DIRECTORS-BOX The room features an unreal amount of stands to hold a mask, but no masks held. In the centre of the room sits a desk, covered in various important-looking notes, about the two owners of the theatre. On the desk is a microphone, which seems to be connected to the whole theatre. From here, you can moveinstant to the STAGE.

Ninetails

Hulking cream-coloured fox with nine writhing, swirling tails. Ink stains each of their tasseled tips like worn paintbrushes. Is that... just a mask, or is something bonded to their face? It's hard to say.

red-smear

VISIBLE There's a sticky red liquid smeared all across their face!

painting

VISIBLE It's a painting of Valvatti and Ninetails, sat together in a bar!

Nikola Orsinov

A plastic mannequin dressed as a circus ringmaster. She/her

damaged

VISIBLE The mannequin is beaten and battered, wearing through in places to show wooden limbs underneath - almost like the skeleton of the mannequin.

@Ninetails @Nikola Orsinov

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 11:16 PM

(edited)

Ninetails instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 11:50 PM

Kuro appeared from AUDIENCE! (edited)

Kuro

(he/him) A tall, slim man with slicked black hair. Wears glasses and a black suit.

black-duffel

VISIBLE It's a large, black duffel bag! What could be inside?

backstab

VISIBLE Kuro is bandaged up, and his wound has stopped bleeding. It doesn't seem to affect him much anymore.

swirling-coffee

VISIBLE It's a good looking cup of coffee! It seems to be stirring itself, somehow. moved from: audience

Captain Kuro of a Hundred Plans BOT 30-Mar-22 11:50 PM

Ah, so this is where you've been, Nikola.

Well, anyways...

MysteryBot BOT 30-Mar-22 11:53 PM

(edited)

Kuro instantly moved to STAGE

MysteryBot BOT 31-Mar-22 04:21 PM

Sado appeared from AUDIENCE!

Sado

Human-looking woman in a black-and-red suit and top hat, with a permanent wide grin. Her voice is different every time she speaks. She's glitching around the edges.

hex

VISIBLE A source of infinite, terrifying power.

axe

VISIBLE It's a large axe! It seems heavy and sharp.

(edited)

Sado instantly moved to STAGE